Steam buns are amazing! Eli is the best bartender in Indy, the music is always on point... great menu always changing, such a cool vibe... might secretly also have the best burger in Indy... I go once a week!
Everything we tried was excellent here. I wanted to go with the Ramen because the 5 mintue egg and the ramen sounded so good. But the waiter suggested the Embutido. It was a special of the day. It is 'Filipino meatloaf' over rice topped with Foie Gras, spam, rice, golden raisin coulis, beer stout jam. It was delicious!. My wife got a dish with little fried chicken thigh, cliantro, red pepper, rice and onion. Wow, that one had so many textures and flavors that I can't describe. The place is nice on the inside, but a little small, but go there to eat and not for the elbow room! We finished the meal with a fried dough with cinnamon, sugar and a custard like topping (Bicho Bicho)
Amazing original style of food made by a talented kitchen staff in an awesome environment with with a very friendly and helpful staff! I will definitely be back and recommend everyone to give it a try; even if you don't live in Indy it is worth the trip.
We had a great time! The food was delicious, the drinks were fresh and the beer was cold. Mitch, our waiter, recommended all of our dishes and we were never without anything! Can’t wait to go again!
Great food. Great service. Lunch was awesome. I had the rice bowl with crispy chicken thighs. Boyfriend had pork belly sandwich. Every flavor was spot on. Will be coming back!!
We always enjoy Rook and last night was no exception. The boudin balls were amazing! Also had the Hoosier tenderloin steamed bun and mac & cheeks...super yummy. The crispy pig ears are a favorite. I wish there were a few more draft options but the food is so delish, I won't quibble over the smallish beer selection. Service is always very friendly.
This place takes pride in the food they serve and it’s obvious. Everything tasted amazing. They have a way of combining things between textures and flavors that leaves you wondering how they did it. Chef made a special dessert for a private party and gave me one to try. Perfect ending...
Absolutely fantastic place! The food, the cocktails and the company are second to none! Hats off to Carlos for creating such an amazing menu and always good to see Eli and have his amazing cocktail creations!!
If you haven't been here you are missing out. Awesome food, great people and some of the best craft cocktails in the city!!!!
What a great and unique menu. Cocktails are very impressive as well. Sit at the bar - you'll get to see the different drinks made here, and get recommendations from the staff behind the bar for food and drink.
Aaahhh! First the music -OK- ca suffit The spam steamed bun (theres also a Braunschweiger bun that would probably send me straight to Heaven (or Hell)...choose wisely. I tell you there's nothing like choices.
Then the DanDan Noodle bowl with steamed / barely poached egg
The whole fish was light and exquisite!
And to top off the Macaroons were so airy and delightful. I'd work there for food!�
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Excellent Asian fusion-a must if you like pork. They also have amazing gin cocktails.
Flat out great food. The rook burger was mind blowing...you must eat here.
Wonderful food. Great cocktails. One of our favorites!!
Me and my husband stopped by to eat our lunch there. I ordered coconut curry cabbage, it’s a soup with different veggies, noodles and added pork. My husband ordered Korean taco, he didn’t like it. He said kimchi taste like garbage. I like it,they don’t have much options to order for lunch. The service was awesome, it’s pricey. We ordered halo halo for dessert, I was disappointed with the halo halo, the banana was not ripe. And they only put few ingredients in their halo halo. Their halo halo didn’t taste like the Filipino halo halo. The place looks nice and clean.
For what it is, it is great. Solid friendly service. The food is heavy but delicious. The giant pork roast is so good. Even the crazy shake dessert was good. Enjoyed the meal and unique food
What I would call modern Asian Food. Good take on traditional dishes with a modern flare.
We were there during the Filipino food cycle. My wife and her family enjoyed the traditional take with modern updates (Tartong Talong on Toast).
Local draft beer was good. Prices as anticipated, a bit high but okay. Great gathering place to celebrate. We sat outdoors as it was too cold inside.
Limited vegetarian( pictured) options but doable if you exclude the meat and get creative.
The Halo-halo was awesome and authentic.
The service was great - the waitress was kind & attentive. The food (pig ears, hand-torn noodles, and coconut curry) was even better - good presentation and full of flavor. And the cocktails were sooooooo good - my La Raza cocktail had the Wu-Tang Clan emblem on top! We will definitely be going back for more.
Delicious menu consisting of tasty Asian inspired dishes. The Dan Dan noodles are spicy and awesome. The spam steamed bun is delicious. The banh mi changes daily and I have never been disappointed. Just writing the review makes me want to go back for lunch again. Their menu changes quite a bit, which is great. You never know what new, tasty treat will be added.
WONDERFUL FOOD! Dan dan noodles and the mushroom ramen [add chicken] were really AMAZING! Truly delicious. The drinks were sublime. Ask for Tlotlo the waitress there...she's GREAT and gave us recommendations for a fun night out!
SO GOOD! I've been wanting to try this place and have heard good things. I'm so happy I finally ate there. Great location, good atmosphere. We had 4 people in our group and shared the dumplings and lumpia, didn't have time to take pictures of those since they were tasty and went quick. My favorite were the dumplings so much flavor. I split the rook burger and dan dan noodles. The rook burger was well cooked and creamy with the egg and peanut sauce, definitely my favorite main dish. I was warned the dan dan noodles were spicy and they are, still really good flavor but no way I could have finished on my own and I like spicy things. Overall I'll definitely be back and look forward to their changing menu!
Appetizers very good the sausage , jalapeno asian slaw on a Japanese steam bun, 2nd appetizer smoked hamachi, excellent, main course was the korean rib special...it wasn't much to write about, was like a fatty skirt steak, the flavor pretty lacking, applebee steak has more taste then this sadly.
We loved this place, stopped in for dinner driving through town and the food, service and drinks were all good. We had the buns, salad, poke and some trout and loved it.
A MUST TRY if you are in Indy.
Fantastic food - inventive & playful, this place knows how to put down a feast! Creative cocktails & delicious drinks make this a cant miss spot.
Another great local find. I had my server select their favorite steamed bun and main dish and it was delicious! I'm not usually a spam fan, but their spam steamed bun was rather tasty.
I only ate here as part of a catered function so I can't comment on the regular menu. It was very good Filipino food close to what actual Filipinos eat.
Creative and unique, you'll return to dine at this ecclectic restaurant in downtown Indy. Asian with a twist and the twist is done well.
Innovative fusion food with a rotating menu that makes you want to come back over and over. Steam buns, crudo, ramen, and so much more.
Unique, yummy food selection with craft cocktails. Great portion sizes with a sleek, modern motif.
I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed Rook, being that it is an Asian themed restaurant. ( you never know what to expect when trying something new) Dusty was a GREAT server; knowledgeable and pleasant. The food was tasty, restaurant was clean. I had a hot date which made the experience all the better :) He ordered steak , they suggested we eat it medium rare (which we never do) we were pleased that the suggestion was great. I ordered coconut shrimp ramen, was afraid to taste the coconut ( not a big fan of coconut AT ALL) however, it was DELICIOUS! Great concoction of flavors. I'm glad I was open minded; I couldn't taste the coconut at all. Thanks to everyone from the cooks to the server, he and I had an enjoyable experience! Would def revisit.
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