Bu Da Lounge

Visiting from NYC had a great time here. Good food and cigars. There’s a DJ Thursday– Fri. Michael’s a great bartender ! Came 2x. Will definitely recommend!

I just ordered from here via Grub Hub. The pork sliders were delicious– love the buns– and I felt fine paying $ 10 for the three of them plus the chips. But I also ordered a sashimi dinner. At $ 15 it was an appetizer at best– it was listed as a «dinner;» it consisted of 2 slices each of salmon, tuna, shrimp, and eel. I was expecting that the slices would be slightly larger, as when I order sashimi practiacally anywhere else– but these were the size of the slices on small sushi rolls– and I was also hoping for, though not necessarily expecting, maybe a bed of shredded radish or cucumber or a side of rice or something. Instead it was just the 8 quite small slices, with an extremely small amount of shredded vegetable of some sort (only slightly larger in size than the amount of wasabi or ginger provided). I would hardly call it a «dinner.» Compared to comparable restaurants in the area I would expect to either 1) have more grub for the price, even if that was mostly cheaper vegetables rather than more sashimi or 2) be able to choose the type of fish. Win for the fried pork sliders– the buns were especially tasty! and cilantro was a nice touch! –but disappointment for the sashimi. On the plus side, they deliver, delivery was prompt, and the delivery guy was very polite and nice.

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To start I thought the sushi was very sloppy. The owner or manager did not make it right with our bill. I told him I would take him to the cleaners with a review and sure enough Unilocal offers that platform. I highly suggest the owners learn that the customer is always right! It was even worse than that awful place on mass avenue called 45 degree above or something. Which is even worse! I do not have enough time in the day to write about the terrible service this city offers in selection and engagement to customer complaints. Honestly I could probably really buy them, however I do not act like I am better others. Sucks!!!

It was a very weird experience to walk into a smokey bar to get sushi. However once I settled in and got sushi the experience improved. I’d give the sushi a 4.75, it was awesome.

I don’t like that it’s so dreary and dark. If you are into a «cave like» lunch experience, by all means, go to Bu Da. As others have mentioned, it’s a cigar bar. It smells like cigars. That didn’t really bother me though.
I had the Siracha Noodles with pork. All four of us had the same thing. They had been before and highly recommended them. They were really good. Fairly spicy, which was refreshing. The pork also had really good flavor. I would definitely get them again.
If the dark atmosphere is appealing to you, give Bu Da a try.

Never would have guessed this place would have such great sushi! Looking forward to coming back here again!

3.5 Stars
If your like me, you’ve probably walked past Bu Da Lounge more that once and not even realized that it serves food.
Bu Da is an interesting concept for downtown Indy, an Asian Cigar Bar & Lounge most nights, and turns into a EDM nightclub on Friday nights and on Saturday night switches to Hip-​Hop. They do offer some seating on the sidewalk if you wish to enjoy yourself outside on a nice evening.
Bu Da offers a nice selection of items. While there is no gluten free menu, they do have a few items that they can accommodate to be gluten free, including one of the sushi rolls. Hands down the best thing that Bu Da has going for it is their drink menu. They are strong and smooth.
***One thing to note is that starting on September 21^st, they will be smoke free as they are transferring their tobacco licence to their new location, Scarlet, on 8487 Union Chapel Road.

Just had dinner here with my boyfriend and the sushi and service were incredibly good, as usual. However, the size of the rolls has decreased substantially, and I was pretty disappointed with that. For $ 17.95, I would expect the King Kani roll to be substantial, not scrawny. Now, the Princess Kani would be a more fitting name. One redeeming factor is the lamb chops – they’re still the best I’ve had. Flavor and service are excellent but quantity/​value for the money, not so much.

To be quite honest, I did not know this place existed. My first time here was in early May. I think is sells itself as a cigar bar… or at least that was what my friend told me when they made our plans for the night to come to this location.
They had live music was playing and many people were smoking cigars. You can purchase them with the server. I’m not a smoker, but I suppose they have a good selection. Mostly importantly, I like they have a filter system within the location to assist with the ‘smokiness’ in the bar. While I am NOT one to frequent establishments that allow smoking, I do know the filter system helps people like me enjoy my bar experience along with smokers.
I did not participate in having any cigars, but a few of my friends did. They enjoyed the cigars. I enjoy the drink selection; the drinks were made well and strong. I would definitely go here again, if invited.

Dark and smokey!!! It is a cigar bar. Cute but not too much to it. We usually just stop in to meet friends for a quick drink and have also came for events here. It’s tiny… But service is definitely wonderful! Great team of staffs!!! And a nice small selection of cigars to choose from!

Unexpectedly cool place to grab lunch. You’ll feel like you’r in a cave– or Vegas, but the food is yummy! Get a big soup with shrimp wontons and make sure if you like spicy to dump the extra little dish of hot pepper sauce into it (divine). That plus one of their exotic rolls to share for 2 is plenty. Also dig how they use a french coffee press style contraption for the green tea.
It does smell like cigars though, since after all, that’s their main gig. Or, if you catch Indy on a good day, sit outside!

This place is disgusting, feels like you will get a disease walking in here. Food is very subpar.

The only down side to this place is that it’s a cigar lounge… It would be nice if they had a non smoking area for those of us who love the food but aren’t into second hand smoke.
Otherwise, this place is perfect. Great atmosphere, great service, super delicious food, and killer cocktails. So far I’ve tried their chicken skewers, spider roll, scallop roll, mini tuna roll, phở, calamari and a cocktail called the botanist. The presentation was gorgeous, everything tasted fresh, and I really couldn’t ask for more!
My two requests: make a non smoking section… And open another restaurant in Chicago so I don’t need to go all the way to Indy!

Very interesting building. Sushi is a little overpriced. Service is just okay. But, they present a very cool atmosphere and a nice place to grab drinks and something to nosh on during the late night hours downtown.

They have the best sushi and cocktails in town! It is certainly one of those places to go when I want a special treat. The décor and ambiance really sets it apart. It has a dark and sexy vibe and its not as smoky as others have suggested. If you would like a recommendation, try the hot blonde and four treasure rolls along with a dragons throne and their house sake. For dessert, try one of their fire cakes. You will be impressed!

Nice spot to lay back and enjoy a smoke if your in Indy. Not a very large cigar collection but smoked a Macanudo 1997 as there is a $ 10 cut fee if you only bring your own cigars and don’t buy one of theirs, damn good smoke. Top notch service though it doesn’t have the feel of a posh cigar lounge. Over all great place to kick back if your a true cigar lover. Open late as well, 3am, so you can’t beat not felling rushed through a full bodies long.

Come here if you like eating surrounded by the smell of dirty ashtrays. In all fairness, this is a cigar lounge/​nightclub/​Chinese restaurant/​sushi bar/​disco…
So, …we should have know better… but we took one for the team.
If you come from anywhere in Asia… new York city, Miami, the state of California… Hawaii… and you have an understanding of the concept of Asian food… do not come here.

Interesting ambiance. Dark, walnut finish on everything.
There seems to be a fight going on at this place… we want to be a hip joint but we want to offer cigars. Cigar selection results in 2-​stars. No Padrons, limited Acids, no Cohiba’s. I had to go with a Gurkha and it was a miserable smoke. It was dry, split the foot open and would not stay lit. At $ 16, it was a total miss.
Ordered the Kamakazi sushi roll and it was very tasty. Ordered a Sweet Tea mixed drink that was very wonderfully prepared… fresh! So we move up to 3-​star.
The furniture was like a bar… not a cigar lounge. Not nearly as enjoyable to have a cigar in a high-​top chair. Slips back to a 2-​star.

Great spot in the heart of downtown Indy!
The lounge is definitely a cigsr bar. Don’t go in thinking that its anything other than what it claims to be. And yet, it is SO much more!
The atmosphere is one of a kind and is comfortable for both a group of gents out for a drink and a party of ladies out to have a good time.
The Asian fusion menu offers a unique range of offerings that are sure to flatter everyone’s tastes.
Do yourself a favor and order the «Hot Blonde» sushi roll. Thank me later.

Sushi and cigars — what a combo. Went here on a date. Had the pork app and a few sushi rolls with Sapporo. It was A-​OK. Just that. It was alright. Service was good considering we were the only people in the restaurant. I think I would only return on a busy night, glammed up and ordering some cigars, so if you want a casual meal, this is not your jam. But want to make a night of it. I think you can make this work.
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