"The type of fun cocktails that I either had to go with my gut or google the ingredients. Didn’t disappoint. Oysters were delicious, curry chicken wings were tender, juicy, flavorful, and different. Handmade dumplings are always a must and they lived up to the hype. Pork belly ramen was perfect for the cold weather - amazing flavors. Our server recommended the spicy on the side and that was sound advice since I’m a bit of a wimp. I’ll definitely go back."

"If you've been searching for a top-tier cocktail/Tiki bar experience or some of the best ramen you can find in the Midwest -- then Strange Bird is your kind of place! Starting off with appearances, Strange Bird offers a sort of hybrid cocktail lounge and semi-private dining atmosphere. There's plenty of leather couches and conversation piece tables, high-backed booths, a more energized social bar/high-top dining area, and relaxed lighting/Tiki Bar decor throughout the establishment. For the drinks, we ordered a "Scorpion" off the permanent menu, as well as the "Snowbird", "Naughty List" and "Porch Lights" options off the seasonal rotation. All of them were phenomenal, decorative, and flavorful -- while still being the stronger type of cocktail you'd expect to get from a Tiki bar. For food, we had the Tantanmen spicy ramen and the Birria ramen (that comes with a taco on the side). The spicy ramen had some heat to it -- but it's the flavorful kind that makes you keep coming back for more, even when your lips start to tingle! The Birria ramen was unparalleled in terms of flavor and texture. The lime/cilantro/onion was perfectly paired to the silkier broth and noodles. While it may seem like the drinks or food are a bit on the pricier side, you're absolutely getting what you pay for. Portions were solid, ingredients and flavor were top notch, and you're definitely going to be asking yourself "what should I try when I come back?" when you're done for the night."

"Some of the best ramen in Indy! The oysters are also excellent and trustworthy for a restaurant in a landlocked state. The vibes here are always excellent and they have great tiki drinks (and mocktails as well that are equally good). One of our favorite spots in Irvington!"

"Great dinner and drinks. Our table for a Painkiller and a Gold Rush and everyone was happy. Gyoza and Bao Buns were yummy, and all the ramen was great - Shoyu, Tonkotsu, and the Birria/ramen mash up they’re currently offering. Service was great. Another thing worth mentioning is they actually have a nice area to wait for a table so you can start your conversations with your dinner companions while lounging."

"Themes and Gimmicks usually come at the expense of the service and or food. NOT HERE CHIEF 🌴🥥🍹🧉 The drinks were beautiful and tasty, the food was Quality, and the service was comfortable. We tried the Snow Bird off the seasonal drink menu and the Jungle Bird off the regular menu drink, ordered a dozen oysters that were so good we ordered 12 more, also tried the Katsu chicken and the spicy ramen. We planned to also try out the Snug after but we were so perfectly happy we decided to save the Snug for a separate adventure."