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Explore the 4 top spots in Indianapolis' Near Southeast neighborhood

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Published on March 12, 2020
Explore the 4 top spots in Indianapolis' Near Southeast neighborhoodDon Juan V's Sandwiches | Photo: Craig M./Yelp

Visiting Near Southeast, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Indianapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Peruvian spot to a brewery. 

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

1. Don Juan V's Sandwiches

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Topping the list is Peruvian spot Don Juan V's Sandwiches, which offers sandwiches and more. Located at 3720 E. Raymond St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 128 reviews on Yelp. 

Don't be surprised if this spot ends up on an episode of "Diner's Drive-Ins and Dives," advise Yelpers. Popular items include ceviche, empanadas and the lechon pork sandwich. Also try the chicharrones appetizer, thin fried pork served on top of sweet potato slices, red onions, peppers and cilantro. 

2. Pull Up Grill & BBQ

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Next is Southern spot Pull Up Grill & BBQ, which offers barbecue and burgers, situated at 2412 E. Raymond St. With 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The menu features baby back ribs, burgers, chicken wings and a pulled pork sandwich. Add sides like green beans, mac and cheese and potato salad. Got a sweet tooth? Finish off your meal with some peach cobbler. 

3. Indiana City Brewing Co.

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Brewery Indiana City Brewing Co. is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 24 Shelby St., four stars out of 143 reviews. 

At this brewery and taproom founded by passionate homebrewer Ray Kamstra, you can expect beer flights and 15 different beers on tap. The business specializes in "high-quality, handcrafted ales i the pre-prohibition era bottling house on the east side of Downtown," according to its Yelp page. 

Besides a variety of ales, current offerings include a Russian Imperial Stout called The Roulette, a Peaches 'N' Cream sour and a barleywine dubbed the Citizen's Right. 

4. Dragon City

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Dragon City, a Chinese spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 33 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3709 E. Washington St., Suite G to see for yourself. 

The menu features appetizers like fried dumplings and crab rangoon as well as combo platters and lunch specials. Options include barbecue spare ribs, shrimp lo mein and General Tso's chicken.


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