Indie Cafe Sushi + Thai

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.

I love Indie Cafe in the Edgewater neighborhood! We had both Thai and Japanese dishes, and everything was delicious. The tuna and salmon sashimi were super fresh and tasted amazing. The signature maki rolls were creative and full of flavor – you can really tell they put effort into making each one special. The place has a chic and friendly vibe, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff is really nice and attentive, which adds to the overall great experience. If you're in the area, definitely check out Indie Cafe. It's a local gem that you’ll want to visit again and again. Highly recommend! ---

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.

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.

Awesome place. Favorite part was this Thai iced tea, always how I've enjoyed it. Service was wonderful the host and server were very sweet

“The best sushi and Thai food I’ve ever had! Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced dishes. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and the Thai food was packed with authentic spices. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal!”

The waitresses look miserable and I wonder why. I went to Indie after years I've been away and the food was alright, but overpriced. $7-9 for three Costco shrimp? C'mon, that's wild. Each make had five pieces with barely any flavor. And they were room temp. Um, what? They had our sushi sitting out for at least 20 minutes before they served it to us. For these prices, they should already know how to perform "made-to-order" and time it correctly. Then, as they serviced the sushi, the server knocked over the salad bowl and walked away. And then to top it all off, I undercut the tip for this bad service. Our waitress has the AUDACITY to come over and ask me why I did that and give me attitude. Right as I was about to tell her, she walked away scared. Excuse me? Yea, no. I'm never going back to this place again. The food was okay, but I've had better flavor and service in a hole-in-the-wall in Chinatown. They clearly don't want my business, so I'll take it elsewhere.

I recently visited Indie cafe, my go to spot for sushi and Thai cuisine, and once again, they did not disappoint. The ambiance is perfect, with a cozy, relaxed vibe that make a dining here a pleasure every time. The sashimi is always fresh, and presentation is beautiful. My favorite platter is Triple S, which has the perfect balance of flavor. The Thai dishes are equally impressive, the basil noodles, and pad see ew is a must try. It's packed with flavor.

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.

I love Indie Cafe in the Edgewater neighborhood! We had both Thai and Japanese dishes, and everything was delicious. The tuna and salmon sashimi were super fresh and tasted amazing. The signature maki rolls were creative and full of flavor – you can really tell they put effort into making each one special. The place has a chic and friendly vibe, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff is really nice and attentive, which adds to the overall great experience. If you're in the area, definitely check out Indie Cafe. It's a local gem that you’ll want to visit again and again. Highly recommend! ---

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.

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.

Awesome place. Favorite part was this Thai iced tea, always how I've enjoyed it. Service was wonderful the host and server were very sweet

“The best sushi and Thai food I’ve ever had! Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced dishes. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and the Thai food was packed with authentic spices. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal!”

The waitresses look miserable and I wonder why. I went to Indie after years I've been away and the food was alright, but overpriced. $7-9 for three Costco shrimp? C'mon, that's wild. Each make had five pieces with barely any flavor. And they were room temp. Um, what? They had our sushi sitting out for at least 20 minutes before they served it to us. For these prices, they should already know how to perform "made-to-order" and time it correctly. Then, as they serviced the sushi, the server knocked over the salad bowl and walked away. And then to top it all off, I undercut the tip for this bad service. Our waitress has the AUDACITY to come over and ask me why I did that and give me attitude. Right as I was about to tell her, she walked away scared. Excuse me? Yea, no. I'm never going back to this place again. The food was okay, but I've had better flavor and service in a hole-in-the-wall in Chinatown. They clearly don't want my business, so I'll take it elsewhere.

I recently visited Indie cafe, my go to spot for sushi and Thai cuisine, and once again, they did not disappoint. The ambiance is perfect, with a cozy, relaxed vibe that make a dining here a pleasure every time. The sashimi is always fresh, and presentation is beautiful. My favorite platter is Triple S, which has the perfect balance of flavor. The Thai dishes are equally impressive, the basil noodles, and pad see ew is a must try. It's packed with flavor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our waitress was incredibly rude. I will say we had some difficult dietary restrictions in our group, which I'm sure is annoying for restaurants, and is the only reason why this is a 3 star review and not lower. I kept trying to politely explain my allergies but within just a few minutes she was yelling "I said we could do gluten free!!" over and over again when I was not asking about gluten... She also incorrectly stated that gluten free soy sauce does not have soy in it. The food comes out fast at least and the presentation looks great.

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!

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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 ;)

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.

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

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.

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

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 !!

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

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.

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!

Alway delicious! A quality place to go for dining in or takeout. The vegetable maki and veggie ramen are delicious- perfect option for vegans/vegetarians.

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

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

We love to visit Indie Cafe. our family and family friends from Thailand missed Thai and Japanese food, Indie Cafe is the place to go. The Thai dishes are real local taste but not too spicy. Many sushi choices are fresh and in a fancy decorative style. The staffs are very friendly and good services. Very reasonable prices. When weather permits, sometime we like to sit outside enjoy nice Chicago weather.We visited Indie Cafe many times during our short visit. We definitely come back again anytime we come to Chicago. Great job, Indie Cafe.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

After going here over and over again since my review 2 years ago this place has turned into an absolute powerhouse and deserves a perfect score...There isn't a bad thing on this menu....Just try the curry pot roast or Ramen pot roast and tell me this isn't one of the most delicious Asian dishes being served in Chicago...Ive had Ramen from just about every spot in Chicago including Monster...This is my fav

Good quality sushi. Delivery is always on time or early and arrives warm! Great noodle and rice dishes. Great experience dining in and take out!

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)

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!

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.

Raw meat. No fork or spoon or sticks. Delivered ontime. Also there was no paper in delivery for clean up.

Ten years I've lived in the neighborhood and keep giving this place another try. If the order isn't wrong, then the food is okay. Not great, but fine. Tonight was the last time though. I walked in around 9:10 pm and asked the hostess to sit inside. She rolled her eyes and said that the kitchen closed in 15-20 min. I said that's fine and she got increasingly agitated. She asked where I wanted to sit and I repeated that I'd like to sit inside and next to the window. She threw up her arms and said, "Fine! Whatever!" as she walked away. I asked her if there was a problem and without turning to face me said, "NO!". With that I decided to spend my money elsewhere. While I am pleased to see neighborhood businesses thrive in these difficult times, I will be looking elsewhere for my Thai and sushi.

The lunch specials are great ! Food is good , portions are decent , the service is my only concern . Around 1:30 2:30 there is only one server and she seems to be stressed out, busy and with bad humor

Best crab rangoons ever! Great sushi, excellent Thai food, this is my go-to comfort food for many years..

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?

The orange chicken was mostly bread. Like maybe 80% just breading and 20% small chicken pieces. The pad Thai isn't mixed so when it arrives all the protein is on the bottom (it is good though). The Japanese sausages are VERY good though. Same with the crab Rangoon.

Holy shit this place is good!! My first time and def not my last. The sushi was beautiful & equally delicious. Some of the best crab rangoon I've had. Lots on the menu, I can't wait to go back and try more. Lots of wines, cocktails, and even NA bevs to choose from. I think this is my new favorite and so close to home too! Service was great as well!

Overall great food, be weary if Polly is your server/hostess. On multiple occasions she has been nothing but rude and short with us when taking my order. The rest of the staff do an outstanding job however polly is very unprofessional and ruins my experience.

Indie Cafe's lunch special is a winner, with an ample selection of appetizers & main courses, with soup or salad! My Pad See-Ew special was $10.95! You can afford to be a big tipper at these prices. MO- F, 11:30a - 3p, give it a try!

This is the 2nd time Ive been here and the customer service was disappointing!!! As an African American, their service was poor and unacommadating! They didn't give us what we asked for and gave us a hard time. They're blatantly racis! Poor experience and unkept. we had to eat on dirty tables. Made to feel we were a burden when asking for the obvious like extra napkins.

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.

I'm a long-time fan and loyal customer of Indie for sushi and Thai delights. During covid, they had some quality issues, and yea I complained. I learned from a friend who manages another restaurant that most restaurants were having both staffing and supply chain issues, and this would eventually get better. After two recent delivery orders and a meal with friends at the restaurant, I am happy to report that Indie is once again firing on ALL cylinders! Correctly cooked food with correct proportions and tender meat (Cashew Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Crab Rangoon). They also have wonderful sushi offerings (various Nigiri and City Maki Roll), fresh and beautifully presented. If you haven't been to Indie lately (or ever), it's time to give them a try! They really do an great job with their huge menu, and dining room service is also very good. Get over there!!