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Your guide to the 4 top spots in Indianapolis' Far Eastside neighborhood

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Published on August 02, 2019
Your guide to the 4 top spots in Indianapolis' Far Eastside neighborhoodPhan's Kitchen | Photo: Brittany S./Yelp

Spending time in Far Eastside? Get to know this Indianapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Thai restaurant to a Mexican and Latin American eatery. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Far Eastside, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Phan's Kitchen

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Topping the list is Laotian, Vietnamese and Thai spot Phan's Kitchen. Located at 10202 E. Washington St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp. 

The extensive menu offers appetizers, soup, curry dishes, fried rice and entrees. Popular items include Laotian beef jerky, pork egg rolls and ginger chicken. 

2. Pho 21

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Next up is Vietnamese spot Pho 21, which offers noodles and bubble tea, situated at 8134 E. 21st St. With 4.5 stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Popular menu items range from hot sour soup to lemongrass chicken to the bun cha with slices of barbecue pork. The Jasmine milk bubble tea is a must try item, according to Yelpers. 

3. Art's Skillet

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Breakfast and brunch spot Art's Skillet is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 9976 E. Washington St., 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews. 

On the menu, you'll find pecan pancakes, strawberry cinnamon crepes, Texas cowboy biscuits & gravy. Try Art’s famous skillet with potatoes, spicy chorizo sausage and jalapeños, topped with two scrambled eggs, salsa and Monterey and cheddar cheeses.

4. Guadalajara Grill Mexican Restaurant

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Guadalajara Grill Mexican Restaurant, a Mexican and Latin American spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 89 Yelp reviews. Head over to 9918 E. Washington St. to see for yourself. 

Expect a festive atmosphere with colorful decor and big margaritas. Try the enchiladas rancheras, which comes with four different enchiladas: bean, cheese, shredded chicken and ground beef—all topped with a red mole sauce. 


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