Indochine San Marco & Buddha Lounge

Really nice looking place glad I went. The curry crab ragons were awesome. The only thing I did nt like was how pushy the waitress was I mean, We got to the restaurant when it first opened and she kept asking us something ever 7mins. I appreciate the helpfulness but dang I’d like to enjoy myself without being interrupted. Was kinda sadden when I was told happy hours was only for down stairs. But in all it was an experience.

It was the single worst experience I had in the last 20 years. I order my entrée as #2 heat referred to as mild. I was so hot it took my breath away. the sauce was almost chocolate brown with the spice. Mind you I can eat raw jalapeños and its was 200 times hotter than that! The kitchen said it was correct. My lips were numb and I now have a really bad headache. They offered nothing in return. The hostess said they would comp it but alas no. No dessert was offered, no drink, no apology. No visit from a manager
Very bad I do not recommend
I’m putting it on Facebook how bad it was.

Got a piece of chicken in my vegetarian soup. Extremely disturbing. Just an offer to redo it, no real apology.
The tables are so close, the waitress spilled something on the other table and the splashy clean up job sent milk/​tea flying all over my coat. Again no apology.
Overall disappointed. Won’t be returning.

Went there for a groupon deal. Got the crab Rangoon and wontons. They were good. The Thai coffee was over sweet coffee with ice cubes. The curry fried rice with chicken was extremely dry and had no taste as the Panang curry had good flavor.
Gf had hot tea that stayed dry all the time we were there.
The worse parts. After we finished eating the appetizer the waitress shows up asking if we had room for desert!
We asked for some of the curry to add to the fried rice and it arrived at the end of the meal.
Wouldn’t go back even if free

If you are looking for the best Thai food in Jacksonville, this is place! The food is authentic and the atmosphere matches it as well. The upstairs dining room is nice and quiet. The food is delicious and always fresh. The best part about Indochine though is the service. Andrea just happens to be the best server of any restaurant I have ever been to in my dining days.

Wow, just wow. $ 13 for chicken pad thai that is nothing different from ordinary pad thai. For that price, I would expect it to be phenomenal. I really need to try the specialty dishes because the regular entrees are so not worth it.
This is why trendy Asian fusions are such a rip off. Serve the same dish, charge an extra 5 dollars.

The atmosphere here is cool. The downstairs, where you enter is more active and lively with a bar and open area with a some tables. The upstairs was quiet, good place for groups. The décor was traditional Thai, it’s a nice place to have a date.
The food was ok. We ordered crab rangoons, there was nothing special about it. Our laab came and it was too salty for my liking. For our entrees, we ordered the spicy curry whole fish and the duck curry. The fish was good but my duck curry was lacking more flavor. I also thought the duck was overcooked.
The service was great. Our waiter was helpful, accommodating and came to check on us regularly.
Parking was not great. The San Marco area can be hard to find parking, we had to park a block away in a neighborhood and walk.
I’m not sure I would go here again if I didn’t have a Groupon because the food didn’t intrigue me as much as I thought it would.

Went here last night with people from work and loved it! We ended up sitting upstairs, and it was pretty quiet. The only down side was you couldn’t get happy hour specials upstairs. I did get the pomegranate martini, which was delicious! I wish I could of gotten it as a happy hour special though. I did order the chicken Pad Thai, even though the server recommended the drunken noodles. I love Pad Thai, so he really wasn’t going to change my mind. It was a decent size and had a great flavor. When we were leaving we saw a band setting up downstairs, which would make a great date night. I will definitely be returning since it had a great atmosphere, food and drinks!

Yum salad is fantastic. The duck as an entrée is also good. Service is great and it looks like the band is setting up for some live music on a Friday night! Prices are reasonable, spice chart is right on, levels 1 – 6.
I’m sitting outdoors and the weather is great, lovely evening for dinner!

Re-​review as I came back in for a meal.
We were seated in the upstairs area, which was a nice quiet area with traditional Thai décor. Our waitress arrived momentarily after we were seated and promptly brought us drinks. This level of service continued throughout the meal.
The food was great! We started with the crab rangoons. I had never had a rangoon with a curry flavor and everyone really enjoyed them (even my sister who does not normally like crab). For my meal I got the drunken noodles with chicken, 5f heat. It was a great combination of noodles, veggies, and meat and there was enough for 2 meals. Everyone at the table enjoyed their individual meals and the price point was good.
If I lived in Jacksonville, this would be my go to Thai spot!

We stopped in as a change of pace and we had a Groupon. We started with some drinks I had a whiskey sour w/​Jameson for the first time in a while it was near perfect, just enough sour that it did not overpower the whiskey. I ordered the fried rice with shrimp. The dish was tasty and they were not stingy with the shrimp, only thing is the tips weren’t cut and I had to cut them off myself (not used to that). The portion was a little snack size in my opinion. My Fiancé ordered beef stir-​fry and when it came out it looked like soup, it was in a bowl and the beef looked boiled and not stir-​fried at all. All in all the food was good, the service was great. Also there was a singer who played the flute and was accompanied by a gentlemen on the guitar. The scenery was nice with artwork throughout.

Having been to the downtown location and not being impressed, I found this location to be a much better experience. I went for a friend’s birthday and had a party of 20. They handled it really well. I understand this can be challenging for restaurants, especially on Friday nights. I ordered PRIK KING (string bean, red bell pepper & ginger in a dark spicy chili garlic sauce) at a spice level 3 and really enjoyed it with Scallops. Great flavor. The dark and stormy coctail was too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was a great experience.

I am actually quite torn about my rating. 3.5 stars is more accurate, but alas, I round up bc the staff is friendly, albeit slow at times. This location is definitely more spacious than the downtown location. However, the ambience is very similar. I came here on a dxb date on a Saturday evening. I called ahead to make reservations for 4 at 7:30. The place was actually pretty empty when we arrived, but I always feel better about calling ahead and making reservations. There was live music downstairs near the bar. Two musicians were playing that evening. We were seated upstairs so we couldn’t hear them.
I was disappointed and found it odd this location does not serve green curry (one of my favorite Thai dishes). The server told me, they simply don’t serve it and he doesn’t know why. I opted for my second choice, the red curry. I think the food here is pretty good and the portions are ginormous. It’s not the most authentic, but that doesn’t mean it’s not good. The spring rolls appetizer flavor and sauce was a little off for me, but my friends seemed to enjoy it. The calamari appetizer was great; lightly battered and fried. However, I found the sweet and sour sauce an interesting accoutrement. I like how you can request levels of spiceness. They generally serve up to level 6 spiciness, but the server told us there have been ppl who’s requested level 25 spiciness. Cray cray!
My ldr bf was thrilled the beer here was so cheap! So I am happy that made him happy.
The server and the rest of the staff were very friendly.

I am fortunate that I can take my lunch hour whenever I want to and I choose to come here after 1 to avoid the lunch crush. Andrea is usually our server and she is sans pareil in my book. She is upbeat without being fakey, is always there to make sure my drink never goes dry and makes you feel like a family friend. Her attention never feels overdone and her timing is perfect. I adore Thai food. Adore it. I like everything and everything about it. Drunken noodles good, curry yummy. I will always come back with or without a groupon.

This place is located upstairs from a bar that has live music. We missed out on the music, but could hear a bit of the band setting up and doing a sound check. We would have enjoyed eating and hearing the live music so if you would then plan for a later dinner. We arrived at 6:30 and left about 7:45.
My fiancé had ice tea to drink which he saidwas watered-​down. I had water was room temperature. The glasses were very small so there wouldn’t have been any room for ice. We started out with the Chicken Satay. We then had the beef stir fry which they split between 2 plates and brought out to us without us needing to ask. Both were good, but nothing spectacular. We were going to go somewhere else for dessert. The waitress then told us what desserts they have. She mentioned a coconut cream crème brûlée, but we decided to go with the deep fried banana cheesecake. It was to die for. We would go back again, but probably just for the dessert.
Total cost was $ 34.24, not including tip

— — THE VENUE — –
If you are anywhere in San Marco you should stroll past. On cool nights the doors are normally propped out with live music flowing. You can choose to sit on the outdoor patio and get cocktail service as your people watch folks stalking for parking. Many times I smile at the people walking pass that slow their pace or end up doing uturns to peek their heads inside to see what’s the big event. They do allow smoking on the patio so sometimes I’m forced inside when the weather is too cold and the smoke is too much. Lighting usually remains pretty dim at all hours. There are Buddha inspired design and a variety of symbolic wall art cover the space inside and several tvs broadcasting sporting events. The only upset would be the bathrooms. Stalls are? weird. Tiles on the floor were broken and the lightening isn’t much brighter then the main room.
— — THE NIGHTLIFE — –
Monday — Martini Mondays (just like it was when this place was Square One) It’s not a big place, but transforms perfecting from a late lunch/​dinner spot to a small dance floor. Live music performances 8pm to about 10:30pm followed by DJ playing until close. I thought they closed at midnight but I’ve been here way past that on some Monday’s. Very nice way to start the week. Great place to relax after a long day. Decent bartenders, everyone seems to have a favorite. Take a few drinks, listen to nice music, do a little two step, and still get plenty of sleep for the next work day. Hip Hop /​Top 40 music. Listen to 93.3 for the vibe. There are times that I come in after work for dinner, but end up chatting and listening to the live music that I almost forget that I want food.
— — THE FOOD — –
Great Thai cuisine at all hours of the day. They do limit items to a bar menu after 8 but just chat with a waitress to see if anything from the dinner menu might still be available. The food is extremely good. With the last visit, I was sadden that I couldn’t get any sushi because they were without a sushi chef! That’s my only sour note with the food. When they are out of something/can’t provide… it’s normally because the person that cooked it quit? So I wonder what’s going on in the kitchen? That aside — must haves … Drunken Noodles, Tom Kha Gai, Pad Thai, and calamari with sweet chili sauce. All generous portions.

This is a very cool spot, it looks beautiful, when you walk inside the bar in directly in front of you, if you want to eat in the restaurant you go upstairs and its decorated great. The food is also delish! We started with some appitizers the crab rangoon– which were really good, the cream cheese tasted like it was mixed with curry which gave it a different taste… the spring rolls were good fried rolls. For dinner we got the red and the yellow curry… we both liked the yellow curry better. You pick what protein you want then basically what style and sauce you want it cooked in, then usually comes with white rice but you can sub out noodles if you want. We both enjoyed and will be back for another Thai fix!

This was my 2^nd visit to this location and I would definitely consider coming back again if already in the area.
We sat outside which was nice. They offer a decent menu of food and drinks.
The one thing I didn’t care for was the fact that you have to walk upstairs to get to the hostess stand only to then walk back downstairs if you want to sit outside. I really think they would benefit from having a 2^nd hostess downstairs for those situations.
All in all I enjoyed the atmosphere and vibe that Indochine is offering and the food was pretty good too.

The Tuesday Lunch Club decided on Indochine to celebrate the birthday of one of our members.
This location could not get any better. right in all the action of San Marco. always a plus!
When I arrived, two of the 5 were already seated, and I was showed to the table. the décor here is really cozy and welcoming, a lit up Buddha, a plush couch, the exposed brick and wood go well together. its all just perfect. Our server was Andrea, and she was very attentive and answered all our questions about the menu. I will say that the water glasses are TINY. not that this matters to most people, but I will always drink a ton of water. she brought me a pint glass, and left the water bottle on the table, problem solved!
When we all had arrived, there was a drink ordered for the birthday gal, some teas, a few beers, and of course, the water for me!
We ordered appetizers, the calamari, the crab rangoons, and the steamed dumplings. All were outstanding, with the table favorite being the crab rangoons, they put curry in them, and they come with a red sauce that isnt your typical sweet and sour, it has a kick to it.
Next we ordered our entrees. for myself I tried the Drunken Noodles with shrimp as my protein and a heat level of 3 °F.im glad i went with the three, it was spicy but not overwhelmingly so. i might try a 4 °F in a future dish, well see. my gal pals ordered the following: Drunken Noodles with chicken, Pad Thai with scallops and Pad See Ew with chicken, all level 3 °F as well, and a Yellow Curry with chicken in level 4 °F.also there was an order of Prik King to go that my friend advised me was amazing later on as well!
We arrived at 11, and were only one of two tables. well let me tell you it filled up FAST. there are two sides, and both were at max capacity!
Our food was boxed up for us, and we asked for our check, and then the server brought out a cake for the birthday girl and we all sang. perfect touch!
I can not say that I understand the price point here. the atmosphere is out of this world awesome. the food is cooked fresh every day and was hands down the best Thai Ive had, yet the prices are alarmingly low. Im not complaining about this, dont get me wrong, I was just very surprised.
I will definitely be coming back, perhaps for a dinner to see the club downstairs grooving, and I think i will check out the Adams St location as well to see the comparisons.

This is another great find that has taken me far too long to experience!
I came here with my date, and at 6:30pm on a Friday we were immediately seated in a comfortable booth and in a room that was Asian fusion meets San Francisco hip.
Everything about this experience was urbane, but still trendy.
Our server came over immediately and took our drink order (their wine list is pretty decent, and full of modestly-​priced selections, including their by-​the-​glass offering). Our drinks never got below half-​full and he always was there at the exact moment we needed something. The staff here is one of the best I have come across in Jax.
We ordered the pan fried dumplings to start with, and they can only be described as fantastic – way better than the ones I make, and I thought mine were pretty good!
For dinner, I ordered the Panang Curry with Scallops, and my date ordered the Cashew Chicken, which was also delicious – and what I am probably going to order the next time I go.
For dessert, we ordered the coconut crème brûlée, which was the only «okay» part of our experience. I thought it was a little too heavy on the coconut (coconut slivers everywhere!), and it did not appear to be fresh (I got the impression that it had been made the day before and refrigerated until just before torching. I am a huge crème brûlée fan, and that is the only reason I gave this place 4 stars instead of 5.
This is well worth the price, and you would be the wiser (and happier) to spend an evening there for dinner. The experience and the food are worth it!