Indianapolis is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the American Midwest. The region's numerous cultural and ethnic influences are directly evident in the broad array of cuisine styles offered by the city's several hundred restaurants. The west side of Indianapolis is no exception. Fans of pan-Asian, authentic Italian and traditional American cuisine have plenty of establishments to choose from.
The Ginza Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar has been serving customers on the west side of Indianapolis since 1987. Several teppanyaki tables are available at the establishment that allow guests to watch trained chefs preparing their meal in front of them. Open for lunch and dinner daily, Ginza also offers carryout and catering services. Choose from house specials like hibachi shrimp and teriyaki steak, hibachi grilled New York sirloin and lobster and teriyaki salmon with vegetables and fried rice.
Ginza Japanese Steakhouse
5380 W. 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46254
317-298-3838
indyginza.com
The Indianapolis west side is home to one of five Pasquale's locations in Indiana. The restaurant utilizes fresh ingredients and homemade recipes in the creation of their authentic Italian cuisine. The menu offers a wide variety of pasta dishes paired with meatballs, meat sauce or a combination of the two. Specialty sandwiches include their pizza bread loaf with mozzarella cheese and choice of topping and the Icelandic fish sandwich with tartar sauce. Several specialty pizza recipes are also offered.
Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta
3623 W. 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-632-4331
pasqualesindy.com
King Ribs Bar-B-Q on the west side of Indianapolis is open Monday through Thursday until 11 p.m. and until 1 a.m. on weekends. The restaurant offers a rotating schedule of weekday specials that include a steak tip dinner, a rib dinner and a half-chicken dinner. Barbecued smoked ribs, tips and chicken are served in combo meals with side options such as coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese and baked beans. Homemade desserts include sweet potato pie, available as a whole pie or in slices.
King Ribs Bar-B-Q
3145 W. 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-488-0223
kingribsbarbq.com
