Strange Bird

This place is a vibe! It was an hour wait for a table, but there’s a pub nearby. It’s 100% worth the wait. The cocktail list is fun! The oysters were briny and the mignonette sorbet was bright and went well. The curry wings were flavorful and the ranch was herby and clean. The ramen was next level. You could tell the noodles were handmade and the broth was so savory! It was one of the best ramens we’ve ever had. We can’t wait to come back!

The type of fun cocktails that I either had to go with my gut or google the ingredients. Didn’t disappoint. Oysters were delicious, curry chicken wings were tender, juicy, flavorful, and different. Handmade dumplings are always a must and they lived up to the hype. Pork belly ramen was perfect for the cold weather - amazing flavors. Our server recommended the spicy on the side and that was sound advice since I’m a bit of a wimp. I’ll definitely go back.

Great dinner and drinks. Our table for a Painkiller and a Gold Rush and everyone was happy. Gyoza and Bao Buns were yummy, and all the ramen was great - Shoyu, Tonkotsu, and the Birria/ramen mash up they’re currently offering. Service was great. Another thing worth mentioning is they actually have a nice area to wait for a table so you can start your conversations with your dinner companions while lounging.

If you've been searching for a top-tier cocktail/Tiki bar experience or some of the best ramen you can find in the Midwest -- then Strange Bird is your kind of place! Starting off with appearances, Strange Bird offers a sort of hybrid cocktail lounge and semi-private dining atmosphere. There's plenty of leather couches and conversation piece tables, high-backed booths, a more energized social bar/high-top dining area, and relaxed lighting/Tiki Bar decor throughout the establishment. For the drinks, we ordered a "Scorpion" off the permanent menu, as well as the "Snowbird", "Naughty List" and "Porch Lights" options off the seasonal rotation. All of them were phenomenal, decorative, and flavorful -- while still being the stronger type of cocktail you'd expect to get from a Tiki bar. For fo

Some of the best ramen in Indy! The oysters are also excellent and trustworthy for a restaurant in a landlocked state. The vibes here are always excellent and they have great tiki drinks (and mocktails as well that are equally good). One of our favorite spots in Irvington!