Indie Sushi Thai

I did a pick up order food for the Salmon Almond roll and it was good light sushi. I give 4 stars because it did not look like the picture ( which was why I ordered it) it looked very underwhelming and barely had any coconut. But overall all it was good sushi the lady who handed it to me was very nice and had a welcoming smile. I’ll probably come and dine in one of these days.

First time here! Got the no meat Raman and I’m impressed! Creating a hearty vegetarian broth is not easy. This broth is so satisfying! There’s some deep flavors like you’d expect with a beef broth and it lasts throughout the meal. Just a touch of heat that was perfectly placed right after the broth is tasted. Two types of tofu a skin which is sweet and a plain which goes so well with the other. And not forgetting the ramen noodles tasty perfectly cooked. Served is a deep ceramic bowl which kept everything warm. Beautiful presentation!

Food is AMAZING and the service is GREAT, all the people are so sweet! The serving time was so fast! I got my food within 5 minutes😍🤩. All the food was top quality in taste and the sushi was so fresh!!! 10/10 MUST VISIT and will DEFINITELY COME AGAIN!

Indie cafe sushi + Thai really is a different experience. The ambiance really is nice it is very peaceful when you come in and sit down. The food is very good. I will recommend the chefs omakase really quality fish and you could taste how fresh it was.

Got pad Thai, Godzilla and dragon sushi. So so yammy, prices are good too. Definitely will be coming back a lot! Thank you so much! ❤️

Such a great experience! What an amazing night from start to finish. I dined in on a Sunday evening after 5pm and I must say perfect timing - the location wasn’t super busy. The space was warm and inviting in addition to being very clean. The mood was definitely set with the lovely aesthetic. Food 9 | 10 Drinks 10 | 10 Atmosphere 10 | 10 Service 10 | 10 Thank you for a great evening and definitely returning soon.

Amazing hidden gem for sushi & drinks 😁 the environment has very nice relaxed atmosphere great for a casual date but can be elevated if you visit at night.There are so many options I have yet to try! Everything is prepared with beautiful presentation and tastes fantastic. The art on the walls will definitely spark conversation and the staff is very friendly & knowledgeable if you have any questions.

I often come here for lunch. The lunch specials are really tasty. They offer sushi specials with raw and cooked options. Also cooked meals like pad Thai and basil chicken. I enjoy the Thai iced tea. They are very welcoming to solo diners, which is much appreciated. I recommend the taro custard for dessert. I also have the ramen here, which they will make with rice noodles for gluten-free diners.

Came here for a big party reservation for my friend's birthday (we were a party of maybe 12-15 people) and I have to say I was particularly impressed with my Pad Kee Mao. Didn't have much expectations coming here, but it was much better than I thought. Also you can't beat the fact that they are BYOB!

Love the food at Indie. Have been coming here for many many years and never had a meal I didn't enjoy. The sushi, the Thai dishes, dessert and the drinks are cravable!

If you're looking for good Asian food near Thorndale, get yourself to Indie Cafe for some real authentic eats. First, you'll get a flavor of the place from the funky art on the wall. This place really has atmosphere. We got the papaya salad (crisp, fresh ingredients with lots of flavor), the drunken noodles (deep flavorful noodles with plenty of shrimp) and the Panang Curry (creamy, sweet and spicy). The waitstaff are more than happy to go through the menu and help you decide what you're in the mood for. Just be warned - when they say it's spicy, it's *really* spicy, which is great if that's what you want (I do!). Good to have authentic Asian fare in the Northern reaches of the city. Stop by and try Indie Cafe, you won't be sorry!

Good experience overall at Indie Cafe! We started with crab rangoons - always recommend but I especially recommend here they were so good! Then I shared the Bangkok roll and Monte Carlo roll and both were tasty. I think I liked the Monte Carlo roll since I prefer some more fresh fish flavor and this one packed a punch. The service was great, they refilled our waters a lot and checked in occasionally. Restaurant looked nice, patio would've been fun if it wasn't so hot!

We have been to Indie Cafe, in Edgewater 3 times over the last 3 weeks. Each time the food was good but the waitress on each occasion was impatient and rude. We gave them the benefit of the doubt. We won't go back. Jim Hodge REVIEW FOLLOW UP. I have spoken with the owner regarding the experience that caused me to post a negative review. She has assured me they take customer satisfaction very seriously and will address the matter. Their food is excellent and I feel that since the are taking steps to correct our complaint we will now give them a 4 star review. Jim

You know the good thing about sushi? It's great when you want to eat a little, and aren't in the mood for Tapas and/or hot food. Yelp steered me towards Indie Cafe (though my phone's compass has me going in circles for a bit. I started with the Trio Carpaccio. I enjoyed that there were three different kinds of fish, and the sauce was a lovely blend of sweet, salty, and savory. The fish wasn't *the* best quality, but I'll give it an A-OK. Then there was the Monte Carlo. One question: why is it chewy? Turns out it is the spicy salmon filling! Unfortunately, this isn't the only way the roll missed the mark. The quantity of said salmon was low, and as for the white tuna up top, this otherwise beautiful ingredient was ruined with a heavy-handed use of sauce. The rice also did not blow me away, but that may have to do, at least in part, with the decision to mix it with tempura. Final nail in the coffin: seared fish adds a remarkable deliciousness, alas it seems only one piece had kissed the flame. Then there was the question of value - while the prices are more or less in line with what I would expect, the quality wasn't there in my opinion. Finally, where I can give them credit is the service. Polite, friendly, attentive, and reasonably fast. Thus, the sushi and carpaccio were forgettable at best. While I may not go for this part of the menu again, I am not necessarily against trying some of their Thai options.

Cute indoor design, food is mediocre First the food is much later than promised. Seems for lots of other people as well Fried chive dumpling: not much filling. Either add some meat or more chive Ramen: soup is bland. Nothing like tonkatsu. Noodle texture is doughy, chashao is not cooked long enough, too chewy. Pad Thai : way too sweet Coconut glazed pork : this one's actually pretty good flavor and texture Would not come again

My friend and I came here for north neighborhood restaurant week and it was so cute. The inside is very vibey and intimate - low lighting and soft music vibes. The food itself was delicious and they had great offerings for their restaurant week menu. The service was very prompt and kind in explaining. I'd love to come back and try more of the sushi next time!

Food didn't taste very good at all. we had the basil chicken and it was very mid tier. Three out of the four of us received food poisoning from the food at the restaurant.

Our service was really quick which was nice. I got the peachy no. 14 cocktail and the jellies inside definitely made it different and fun. The shrimp shumai were not my favorite since they were mushier than shumai I have had at other places, but that may be personal preference. The crab rangoons were a little bit cold in the center, but had they not been they'd be really good. They were still good I just wasn't a fan of the colder part. The chicken pad Thai was definitely good. Ours had no spice but you could add some. I would come back to try the sushi since I saw they have amazing presentation, but so far I'd say the pad Thai was the best item we got.

Always a good experience. Excellent choices in sushi, soups, curries, etc. Fast, friendly service. Fair prices.

I got the Khao Soi with tofu and it was amazing! The restaurant was so well decorated! And the service was quick and attentive. 10/10 would recommend to literally everyone! Will be back soon

Indie was my favorite restaurant for years, many years actually, but it has gone downhill recently. The service has definitely gotten worse. Tonight I tried to place an order for pickup when some woman, who does not know how to put somebody on-hold, kept hanging up on me. It was ridiculous, my call would be dropped automatically. When she finally answered she was rude and said, "No, I kept putting you on hold." No... not quite hun, maybe learn how to do that. Seems like an important skill to have when you act as a hostess. So if you manage or own Indie and see this... please teach your hosts how to put someone on hold. It makes me sad, but I think this was my last time *trying* to go to Indie. Service, food (the signature curry especially)... it's all not as good anymore.

Food was bland & needed more flavor, service was good, but it is so dark in there you can't even see what you are eating. They have candles, but they are way too small.

Indie cafe sushi + Thai really is a different experience. The ambiance really is nice it is very peaceful when you come in and sit down. The food is very good. I will recommend the chefs omakase really quality fish and you could taste how fresh it was.

Ordered takeout for the first time and it was so hard to choose because the menu had so many delicious looking options! I got the tofu spring rolls (so fresh and I loved the sauce that came with it), inari nigiri, and tamago roll. All would get again, and I will be back to try the noodle dishes as well!

Some of the best sushi I have ever had. The crab Rangoon was so unique and delicious. The waitress was nice, it was very low key inside. Casual with amazing food, a quiet place to indulge.

Over the years, Indie Cafe has been amazingly kind and thoughtful in their service, and their food preparations and presentations always go above and beyond all of my expectations. From quadruple-checking whether or not a menu item is gluten-free, to recommending the best wine/sake pairings for an entrée, their staff have always ensured that I've left their restaurant knowing that I was appreciated as a customer. And welcomed as a friend. Given the quality of their sashimi, the creativity behind their menu, and the warmth in their hearts? I look forward to dining with them for many years to come.

I recently visited Indie cafe for sushi and Thai food. They did not disappoint me The ambiance is cozy and relaxed. The Sashimi is fresh with beautiful presentation. I order the omakase and triple S, which has the perfect balance of flavor. The Thai dishes are equally impressive, the basil rice dish and pad Thai is a must try. It,s packed with flavor.

Authentic Thai food, excellent service, nice lighting and atmosphere. I especially enjoyed the local artwork and wire art installation in the front entry.

Our party of three all had curry. The Red Curry had great flavor, ask for it mild if you are sensitive to spice. The Panang was also good, as was the Signature Curry which had a lot of filling in the sauce, some kind of crunchy noodle, potato, some kind of squash along with chicken. Could have used more sauce with all the filling. The prices at Indie Cafe are relatively reasonable, considering restaurant prices these days. The ambiance on one side of the restaurant is somewhat lacking. It seems a little cozier on the side to the north. We parked right in front at a metered spot.

Tried Indie again after a year away. Happy to report the food was decent this time--basil chicken was smoked caramel with the just the right amount of heat, and nigiri was nicely thick slabs of fresh fish. Missing the different types of roe they used to garnish with, and the pieces have gotten slightly smaller, but I appreciate that they are trying to keep down food costs without sacrificing quality. Glad they will fill an order close to 9pm, too!

I've been coming to Indie sushi probably since they opened. I've had a lot of lovely meals- many choices and it appeals to a wide variety of friends and family whom I've brought here. Plus they have some amazing art. But recently Mya is our big reason for returning more often. She's so funny and personable and has turned us onto some sushi I wouldn't have tried before (Mod X)- this place is a win! They have a sweet out door patio too!

Everything here is always fresh and delicious. One of my favorite places to get sushi takeout when I'm too tired to go sit down. Wonderful maki combinations. I've never eaten anything here that I didn't love.

I had the Omakase plate (chef selection 8 pieces nigiri) and a spicy tuna roll for lunch. It wasn't good. The fish didn't taste very fresh and the knife work was scrappy. The ikura and fatty salmon were very fishy, the tuna also tasted off.

Ordered take out here, no meat ramen was inedible , smelled really bad . I couldn't bear to eat it. There were huge blocks of raw tofu and not too much else. I also got egg rolls which were disappointing as well. Crab Rangoon was good .

I've lived in or near Edgewater for years and always said I wanted to dine in. Well yesterday I got the opportunity during an impromptu dinner with dear friends. The outside and inside ambiance and aesthetic is beautiful. There is outdoor seating for 5-7 different groups of people. Upon walking in, I was greeted and taken care of. The art on the walls and the music selection definitely added a great feel to the place. Our server, Pare, was amazing. She was well verse and knew the entire menu. Loved answering all our questions and was super patient. I order the veggie delight with added Duck, The Ginger Dragon drink and a miso soup. Pare informed me that the ginger drink is made from in house boiled ginger and club soda. It's not carbonated like you would assume and the ginger is just the right amount. I got mine with 2 out of the 4 scoops of sugar for a very subtle sweetness. My meal was delicious and my friends agree that their meal was definitely filling and delectable. We all plan to return to try another menu item as well as their dessert option. I'd recommend this establish for a cute date spot or to satisfy your sushi craving.

I love Indie Café. I come here a lot since I'm gluten free, I live in the neighborhood, and they have genuinely delicious food I love to treat myself to when I can afford it. I completely understand their higher prices since their ingredients are always seemingly good quality and I want to support their staff earning a living wage. Due to the above, this review is not "negative" in totality. However, I ordered the sweet sticky rice w my pick up order (seems they were out of mango-- no problem! I love the sticky rice on it's own too). When I opened it up at home, the below image shows the tiny little scoop that awaited me (my hand for scale). This was almost $4 ... c'mon guys. I love your restaurant but this is a bit ridiculous. I've never had this issue before, and don't think it would have happened while dining in, but just felt the need to say something. To end on a positive note-- if you have never had their pot roast beef panang curry you HAVE to get it!!! Especially on a colder, drizzly day it really hits the spot. Truly worth every penny. Thank you for the delicious meals! I will try not to hold on to the sticky rice sadness for too long ;)

Food was great. Service (waiter) not so because I decided to eat in. The cooks were great; the waiter on Thursday, 03/07/24- would not even look at me or offer a glass of water (the cook did it). Very rude tone when saying -next time make sure you say dine in (I am their frequent customer). Would not go back. Warm and pleasant with certain customers. Completely ignoring others (got for my basics:water and napkins)- no thank you or anything.

Expensive small portions !! Overrated for the tiny portions and big prices. On top of the already high prices and small portions they charge extra for extras?! WTF??? Won't order from this Thai restaurant anymore !!

Not great and not planning on ever eating here again unfortunately. Good: Sweet Potato Rangoon; Sashimi Hamachi Bad: Stir Fry Pad-see-ew (Chow-Fun) tasteless, noodles steamed sitting in water served separately, bizarre; Sushi Crocodile Roll looked nice but was dry and lacked flavor, soy sauce: too sweet, sangria (pretty bad), service: really slow and couldn't get it For $100+ for 2 people on a quite night, there are so many better options in the area. Pass

The bang bang shrimp here was the best I've ever had! It's a nice place to go on a date with someone, it is dimly lit with candles on your table and interesting artwork. The sever was attentive to us, and their hairjuku mojito is a must.

Can't speak for the sushi or indoor dining as I only got a delivery of appetizers and noodles, but my review would be as follows Crab Rangoon: The sauce is really good but the texture of the wrapping not so much, it was too thin & brittle to hold the consistency of the filling. 4/10 Chicken Gyoza: Greasy, dry & sauce was disappointing :( 4/10 Pad See Eiw: Very smoky & dry, needed much more sauce. Vegetables were grilled & tasted like firewood. 5/10

Absolute love this sushi place ! It's cute and but so big. We were seated right away.

Everything here is so tasty and in high quality shape. I've tried Fire Komodo Maki, Godzila BaBa and Sunny Crunchy. They were all really good! I suggest Fire Komodo for sure. For soups, I suggest Tam kha gai, it had a sweet taste. It was really good. Try creme brûlée as well. It was super delicious Everyone here is friendly and I would definitely visit again.

Consistently good food and good service! We've been coming to Indie Cafe for many years and we enjoy both the sushi and the Thai menus

This is The Best Thai & Japanese Restaurant I visit when I'm in the Edgewater Neighborhood. Everything is so Fresh!! Really nothing but enjoyable experience here. Yesterday, Monday about 1pm I was craving Sushi and I was in the area so I called to place the order. Hubs ordered the Indie Duo Don (Salmon & Tuna) His favorite! I had the V- Temp (Sweet Potato & Asparagus) I don't know what they do but it taste so crunchy and light. Also ordered the Fire Komodo Maki (soft Shell crab, cream cheese, cucumber topped with broiled eel) Everything just taste so good together. Last and not least I also had the Santa Fe Maki (shrimp Tempura, cucumber, lettuce, spicy mayo & Avocado) Perfect for a 1 bite! Seriously, Recommend to try this place if your in the Edgewater area.

If you like crab Rangoon in theory but hate crab Rangoon almost everywhere you get it, Indie Cafe is the place for you! There is almost no point in trying to get crab Rangoon anywhere else. It's fresh with a thin, crispy wonton wrapper. Not the big, doughy stale-ish triangular slabs you get almost everywhere else. The steamed shrimp shumai is also delightful. But there's a fifty-fifty chance they will fry it even if you order it steamed. It's okay fried too. Solid Thai entree staples throughout their menu. Which is fine because even so-so pad Thai is pretty great, right? They also make some of the best sushi in Chicago. Didn't see that coming, did you? I haven't eaten inside a restaurant in over a year now, but I rarely did at Indie Cafe because their service was consistently bad. Really friendly, just not at all timely or attentive. But it's great for takeout. Really great!

The service was horrible. The food was dry and the waitress refused to bring us more sauce for the tempura. She said we had had enough. We thought she was joking. Finally the waitress came back and I asked her about the sauce . She said the owner would get angry and besides she would have had to have charged us more. But she never gave us that option. I would have paid for it., even though that was not worth it.

Ordered here for NYE and I enjoyed my rolls! Here's the skinny: Excellent customer service when placing orders Decently priced rolls Loved the almond monkey roll-be sure to get it! Liked the Kauai roll- it's simple but different Liked the shrimp tempura roll-I mean anything fried is good! Period! Loved the seaweed salad Loved the coconut creme brûlée Didn't like: Lava cake. It just had a weird texture Oslo roll. Whatever you do, don't get it. Blah! Way more better rolls they have then this one. I would for sure order from them again and try other stuff on the menu!

I've increased my rating bc I started ordering sushi delivery from here and it made up for the salty poor dine in experience. *****The almond monkey and white scorpion are amazing signature rolls.*****I have ordered these more than once*** Sex on the moon was described by my peers as tasting like cat food smells. I concur. Sex is something you want more of.... maybe on the moon it's different?

Mere words are totally inadequate to describe the freshness of the food and exotic ambience of Edgewater gem, The Indie Cafe. I highly recommend any of the curries offered, the shrimp shumai and the Chicago C R A Z Y hand roll and the magnificence of their magically sumptuous negi hamachi. GO. ENJOY.

We usually order take out. Great variety with consistent my high quality. We order regularly from indie Cafe.

The last couple of times my boyfriend and I were here, the service was absolutely terrible. We were ignored and had to flag down the waiter to take our order, get our drinks, get the check... And this was on a weeknight when the restaurant was pretty empty. While the food itself isn't bad, it's too expensive. Charging $19 for a bowl of rice is robbery. You can get similar quality food at Nori on Devon with much better service and at a better price!

When we talk about sushi restaurants in the neighborhood, and there are many of them, this one we could ever complain about. Super nice staff and really nice quality sushi but not over the top or pretentious and we can always get a table. No complaints.

This is actually a tough review to write, because I think Indie Cafe has some excellent food. But I have an issue with how they handled an unfortunate issue. We ordered delivery because our go-to Thai place is now closed on Mondays. We thought everything was great, as expected, until my partner had a strange texture in a big piece of potato. She looked at the other half of the piece in her bowl and saw a small worm poking out. She immediately spit the potato out (and thankfully hadn't swallowed). I contacted the restaurant and their first response was if we wanted a new order. Umm, no. We had no appetite after that. Then they eventually offered a refund, but only for the worm-y entree, which seemed really weird to me. And finally--and most peculiarly--they asked if they could send a driver to pick up the food so they could "determine the source" of the problem. Sure, but that's super weird. I had thrown out the food, on account of it having a worm in it, so I guess I can scrape it back into a container. I tried to rationalize there being a worm. Bugs and worms happen in veggies. I'd hate to penalize a restaurant for slimy things doing what slimy things do. But I had inspected the potato thoroughly, and the worm was inside a huge, blackened hole it had burrowed through it. Any line cook even half-assing it would have peeled the potato and seen that it should be tossed. This was an issue of insufficient preparation and then a strange response from the restaurant. Very unfortunate for a place that I very much liked. But I don't think you can ever talk yourself into ever returning to a restaurant once you get a worm in your mouth, no matter how good the food is.

The Almond Monkey and V-Tempura rolls were our favorite. We also had delicious hot tea. Great spot with a wide selection of menu items (ramen, poke, sushi, maki, soups, entrees)

Saw this spot while we were passing Broadway, and I'm glad we went in to try it! Love the decor and ambiance of the restaurant ( which I unfortunately forgot to take a photo of), but boy was the food delicious and filling! Appetizing presentation and overall satisfying service.

Food is great, nice portions, customer service is ok, nice variety of interesting dish, like traveling to an Indian country.