Asian Grill was a pleasant surprise in an area with very little ethnic food beyond Italian. We didn't know what to expect from a restaurant that serves dishes from so many different cuisines. I was afraid they would simply be a ""jack of trades, master of none"". This did not turn out to be the case.\r
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The decor is modern and very neatly done. I would describe it as a place where shorts and a shirt are fine during the week, but it would also work as date place.\r
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We decided to pass on a first course. Instead, I opted for a bowl of Vietnamese Beef Noodle soup. It had a very fresh taste with a wonderful broth. The rice noodles were great.\r
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For our entrees, I ordered the Lok Lak Beef and my wife ordered the Spicy Basil Chicken. The portions were generous. Each plate had three types of rice, Thai jasmine, Chinese fried rice and a yellow rice. All of the rice was well cooked and neither greasy or sticky.\r
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My Lok Lak was wonderfully cooked with just enough spiciness. The onions, cucumbers and tomatoes were all fresh. I'm not sure there is another place in the Indy metro that serves Cambodian. I will have a hard time ordering something else when we go back.\r
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My wife enjoyed her Spicy Basil Chicken. It wasn't extremely spicy, but it was good. The pieces of chicken were large and juicy. Definitely not overcooked.\r
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Unfortunately, we did not have room for desert. The service was very polite and attentive.\r
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There are only two suggestions I would offer. First, the server might offer a few suggestions from the menu as many people will not be familiar with the dishes. Second, the menu could use more explanation of the origin of some cuisine.\r
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As it is quite obvious, I loved this place. I already want to return for more Lok Lak!
Pros: Well executed dishes, nice decor, great variety, unique for area
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