If there’s anything in this world that the vast majority of the world can agree on, it’s that food is awesome. Whether you’re kinda picky or you feel that the entire world is your menu, you’re still certain to understand one thing: you’ve got to eat to live, and plenty of us live to eat, too! We here at Only In Your State totally feel you on that one, and we’ve gone and put together a list of nine places in Indiana where you should eat in 2022. Some of them are local classics and some are a little lesser-known, but all of them are culinary adventures.
- R&R Extreme Wings, Indianapolis
R&R Extreme Wings/Facebook
R&R Extreme Wings/Facebook If there’s one food we could seriously just sit and eat forever, it would probably be wings, and the wings served up by this mind-blowingly delicious, local, Black-owned business are second to absolutely none. You definitely want to see what all the hype is about with this one! Check out the official website for the most up-to-date menu, hours, specials, and more! R&R Extreme Wings, 4361 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205, USA
- Joseph Decuis, Roanoke
Joseph Decuis/Facebook
Joseph Decuis/Facebook Did you know that you can get farm-fresh Wagyu beef in the Hoosier State? Yup - Joseph Decuis provides exactly that. Better still, the beef is raised on a farm just six miles from the restaurant, and as a result, it’s some of the freshest you’ll ever eat. This one is perfect for a special occasion, because, seriously, Wagyu IS a special occasion. Check out the official website for the most up-to-date hours, menu, specials, and details about the Joseph Decuis farm and the inn, as well. 191 N Main St, Roanoke, IN 46783, USA
- Nick’s Kitchen, Huntington
Nick’s Kitchen/Facebook
Nick’s Kitchen/Facebook Nick’s Kitchen is an Indiana legend. Why, you ask? Well, what’s the first food you think of when you think “Indiana”? It’s probably fried tenderloin sandwiches, right? Nick’s is where it all began. That’s right - the birthplace of the world-famous Indiana tenderloin is nestled in Huntington. Read more about Nick’s - and its world-famous menu - here. 506 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA
- KUMO, Greenwood
KUMO in Greenwood Park Mall/Facebook
KUMO in Greenwood Park Mall/Facebook Do NOT allow this gem’s location - inside the mall - to deter you from trying it. KUMO supplies some of the most mind-blowingly delicious sushi and teppanyaki you’ll ever eat. The dishes are just as delicious as they are beautiful - and they’re gorgeous! Check out the official Facebook page for the most up-to-date specials and more. 1251 U.S. Hwy 31 N, Greenwood, IN 46142, USA
- The Italian House on Park, Westfield
The Italian House on Park
The Italian House on Park/Facebook Lovers of authentic Italian cuisine have good cause to celebrate: The Italian House exists, and it’s right here in Indiana. The menu is extensive and the wine options plentiful, and we’re more than certain you’ll have an incredibly hard time choosing what you want to eat (in the best way possible). This spot is fine Italian at its best. Check out the official website for the most up-to-date menus and hours. 219 Park St, Westfield, IN 46074, USA
- nada, Indianapolis
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nada/Facebook The word “nada” means “nothing” in Spanish, but we feel the moniker might be inaccurate for this little place, because it’s absolutely NOT nothing. It’s SOMETHING, in the best way possible. Some folks claim that you can’t find good, legit Mexican food in the Midwest, and we raise those people, well, nada - which is everything, if you ask us! Check out the menu and details for the Indy location here. 11 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
- Asparagus, Merrillville
Asparagus Restaurant/Facebook
Asparagus Restaurant/Facebook This Vietnamese Asian-fusion restaurant is truly to die for. Every single dish is beautiful, delicious, and so ridiculously full of flavor that you’ll find yourself craving it time and time again. This one might just be your new favorite place! Visit the official website for more details. 7876 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
- Sophia’s House of Pancakes, Schererville/Merrillville
Google Local/Lori James
Sophia’s Famous Pancakes/Facebook To say these pancakes are good is an understatement; there’s a reason why Sophia’s Famous Pancakes is famous, and you’ll just have to come in to find out. Both locations go above and beyond to be the best breakfast you’ll ever have, and either one will do. Take a look at the official website for hours, menus, and more. 650 US-30, Schererville, IN 46375, USA8140 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
- The Owlery Restaurant, Bloomington
The Owlery Restaurant/Facebook
The Owlery Restaurant/Facebook Vegan and vegeterian friends, we didn’t forget about you! When it comes to the best of the best vegan and/or vegetarian menus in Indiana, The Owlery might just top the list. You won’t believe the flavor and vibrance of these dishes which, much like others on this list, are just as beautiful visually as they are tasty. Check out the official website for the most up-to-date menu and hours. 118 W 6th St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA
So, there you have it – nine amazing Hoosier State restaurants you MUST add to your 2022 dining bucket list. What are some of your favorite local restaurants and eateries? Tell us your picks in the comments!
R&R Extreme Wings/Facebook
If there’s one food we could seriously just sit and eat forever, it would probably be wings, and the wings served up by this mind-blowingly delicious, local, Black-owned business are second to absolutely none. You definitely want to see what all the hype is about with this one! Check out the official website for the most up-to-date menu, hours, specials, and more!
R&R Extreme Wings, 4361 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205, USA
Joseph Decuis/Facebook
Did you know that you can get farm-fresh Wagyu beef in the Hoosier State? Yup - Joseph Decuis provides exactly that. Better still, the beef is raised on a farm just six miles from the restaurant, and as a result, it’s some of the freshest you’ll ever eat. This one is perfect for a special occasion, because, seriously, Wagyu IS a special occasion. Check out the official website for the most up-to-date hours, menu, specials, and details about the Joseph Decuis farm and the inn, as well.
191 N Main St, Roanoke, IN 46783, USA
Nick’s Kitchen/Facebook
Nick’s Kitchen is an Indiana legend. Why, you ask? Well, what’s the first food you think of when you think “Indiana”? It’s probably fried tenderloin sandwiches, right? Nick’s is where it all began. That’s right - the birthplace of the world-famous Indiana tenderloin is nestled in Huntington. Read more about Nick’s - and its world-famous menu - here.
506 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750, USA
KUMO in Greenwood Park Mall/Facebook
Do NOT allow this gem’s location - inside the mall - to deter you from trying it. KUMO supplies some of the most mind-blowingly delicious sushi and teppanyaki you’ll ever eat. The dishes are just as delicious as they are beautiful - and they’re gorgeous! Check out the official Facebook page for the most up-to-date specials and more.
1251 U.S. Hwy 31 N, Greenwood, IN 46142, USA
The Italian House on Park
The Italian House on Park/Facebook
Lovers of authentic Italian cuisine have good cause to celebrate: The Italian House exists, and it’s right here in Indiana. The menu is extensive and the wine options plentiful, and we’re more than certain you’ll have an incredibly hard time choosing what you want to eat (in the best way possible). This spot is fine Italian at its best. Check out the official website for the most up-to-date menus and hours.
219 Park St, Westfield, IN 46074, USA
nada/Facebook
The word “nada” means “nothing” in Spanish, but we feel the moniker might be inaccurate for this little place, because it’s absolutely NOT nothing. It’s SOMETHING, in the best way possible. Some folks claim that you can’t find good, legit Mexican food in the Midwest, and we raise those people, well, nada - which is everything, if you ask us! Check out the menu and details for the Indy location here.
11 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Asparagus Restaurant/Facebook
This Vietnamese Asian-fusion restaurant is truly to die for. Every single dish is beautiful, delicious, and so ridiculously full of flavor that you’ll find yourself craving it time and time again. This one might just be your new favorite place! Visit the official website for more details.
7876 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
Google Local/Lori James
Sophia’s Famous Pancakes/Facebook
To say these pancakes are good is an understatement; there’s a reason why Sophia’s Famous Pancakes is famous, and you’ll just have to come in to find out. Both locations go above and beyond to be the best breakfast you’ll ever have, and either one will do. Take a look at the official website for hours, menus, and more.
650 US-30, Schererville, IN 46375, USA8140 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
The Owlery Restaurant/Facebook
Vegan and vegeterian friends, we didn’t forget about you! When it comes to the best of the best vegan and/or vegetarian menus in Indiana, The Owlery might just top the list. You won’t believe the flavor and vibrance of these dishes which, much like others on this list, are just as beautiful visually as they are tasty. Check out the official website for the most up-to-date menu and hours.
118 W 6th St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA
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