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It was confusing walking in as this was my first time here. No one greeted us at the door. Someone eventually came down to the front and told us it was open seating. We ordered water while waiting on everyone else in our group. They have bottled water which I think was $2 per bottle. They have a nice variety of vegetarian options. The food was really good. I would suggest allowing the cauliflower wings to substitute on the platter. They have a rooftop. One choice for a mocktail. Otherwise, you can create your own but it’s the same price as a cocktail.

The Egyptian is a nice place to visit but I wouldn’t recommend going every day.

I was here for a conference and came two different days. I give them credit because the vibe is guys with headphones- zoned out on their laptops in flow state and hyper focus. Meaning, you stay for 5 or 6 hours and the server takes care of you.

Between the two days I spent well over $100 and probably toasted some parts of my lungs – but there are far worse habits.

I like the decor. The food is very good. The gyro pizza was probably the best thing I tried. The tea was excellent and the $12 pit has good value because it has about 5 or 6 cups. It pays for itself at the third cup.

Thanks for the hospitality
WiFi access is good.

I need to make this crystal clear: last night was one of the most unsafe, reckless experiences I’ve ever had at a venue.

A man got into the Egyptian Room with a gun. He brandished it inside and outside the venue, pointing it toward people and even toward the glass. This is not hearsay—I saw it happen. There was a security guard at the door who is supposed to be checking bags and patting people down, yet somehow this man made it through with a firearm.

When I reported it to security, instead of taking action, the guard blamed me. He said I “escalated the situation” by telling on the man. They never called the police. They didn’t shut things down. They carried on business as usual as if nothing happened.

This is exactly how mass shootings happen—when venues prioritize convenience and ticket sales over basic gun safety and accountability. Egyptian Room put hundreds of lives at risk by failing to enforce security and by silencing the people who tried to do the right thing.

Until management takes real responsibility and implements proper safety measures, I would strongly urge anyone to think twice before stepping foot in this venue.

Came from out of state looking for a cool spot to check out, and definitely found it. The vibes were super chill, and a amazing rooftop bar!

I did not try the food yet but it smelled amazing and the way people was ordering told me a lot! Love the ambiance of it! Prices were decent, definitely will be back! I love a laid back cool mood for a Wednesday

Good staff. Food was okie. Vegetarian options are available. ( good options). Usually very busy place. The place might reserve your place in advance , please call and confirm. Usually a smoky interior. Good flavors of hookah. Quick service. People with asthma or smoke allergies, please be cautious. Be prepare for security check at the entrance. Appreciate the place for taking extra steps for the safety of everyone. Minimum charge paid parking available right outside the cafe. Wheelchair accessible.

I don’t know what’s going on. But they are clearly unorganized. The bouncer at the door is nice but the servers are not equipped to handle large parties. The new girl is overwhelmed I guess but that’s not excuse for poor service. There were several tables open and the server for them was missing which cause this back up.
The server we do have is very nice her name is Nijah.

Normally when I post a review it’s about a new dining experience, out with my wife, but rarely do I mention when I do carryouts.. but I couldn’t keep this to myself. I’d heard people mention the Shadow Lounge & it was always good things, but I’d never tried them out until now.. & maaaannnn.. I’ve been missing out! The pictures don’t come close to doing the dishes justice. I’m sure if I’d dined in, the presentation would’ve been more alluring than carryout containers, but trust me everything was delicious. They even paid close attention to specific details & modified my wife’s order to meet her dietary restrictions.. & making it to her liking guarantees that we’ll be back.. & I can’t wait! They’ve got several other dishes on the menu that I’ll be trying out sooner than later..

⭐️⭐️ (2/5)

I visited The Shawdoe Bar Lounge and decided to try the seafood egg rolls. At $15, plus an automatic 18% gratuity (applied whether dining in or taking out), I expected something a bit more substantial.

As you can see from the pictures, the portion is not a full egg roll, and the filling—made with shrimp and crab—was more of a pasty consistency than the fresh, flavorful bite I was hoping for. Unfortunately, the taste came across rather bland, and I wouldn’t recommend this item for the price.

That said, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. The R&B music during my visit really set the tone for a nice lounge vibe. I’d come back for the drinks, service, and ambiance, but I’d pass on the seafood egg rolls next time.

I got here at like 5pm, nobody was there but me and I was okay with that. I took my parents out to eat here for my first time. The music was great. The food was average. I took pictures of the appetizers, the southwestern egg roles were my favorite of all of them. Seafood dip was dry and needs a sauce with it. The other ones were average. I ordered chicken wings and they were just okay. My parents ordered fried shrimp and catfish. They said it was pretty good. Service was decent. Everything looked clean. Not sure if I will go back for the food but I would like to see what it’s like late night when people are there.

The ambience in this place was everything. The food was wonderful. The seasoning of the food was great. No one in our group complained about anything they ordered. The owner walked throughout spoke to everyone made sure everything was taken care of as did we need anything. That is unheard of most of the time you don’t even know who the owner of restaurants are if you have never been to this lounge, please go we were there for my sister‘s birthday and had a wonderful time. I almost did not order anything because of the ratings that people had given don’t believe it try it for yourself. We also had the best waitress in the world, so respectful so tentative.

Whoever that’s in the kitchen is the BOMB!!!! I wish we were neighbors because I would be taking food over there all the time pitching in!! These steak egg rolls and that sauce is so darn gooood….I haven’t heard not one bad thing about that place!! All I keep hearing is how good the food and drinks are….I haven’t been in to rate the atmosphere myself but I heard that was good too!! I definitely will be trying the other foods that was recommended to me several times by several different people, and when I get a chance to go in I’ll be trying them drinks as well….i LOVE a place that gives you your moneys worth!!

I really love going to the @Shadow Lounge & Restaurant it’s always a good time with great food my taste buds we’re overly satisfied and they have good music I was one of the first people to indulge in $2 Tuesday last week and yes I will do it again highly recommend you give them a try.

First timers, I will try different times when service isn’t focused on night activities. Overall the food was deliciousness!!! Thanks to the guy who pre-busted our table that’s a plus for me, I didn’t want to order more cause my table was full and the server disappeared.

Nice laid back spot if you’re looking for a chill vibe.
Have been a patron here for a few years and it’s
Always been a chill vibe the hookah is amazing ( ask for the Anubis ) and the drinks are just right. This is a great date night spot also the Zeus fries chef Kiss . See you there .

My husband and I visited Indiana for the first time and stopped by Sultana Cafe ..what a wonderful experience! Our server, Frie, made our visit unforgettable. She was warm, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Her kindness and amazing service added a special touch to our day…..

Not a bad hookah place. Didn’t get food but I doubt its bad. They had Turkish coffee which was good. 4 star cause the hookah was mid. I make a lot of hookah at home with friends and we know good hookah this hookah was ehh. Great atmosphere and service and workers were very friendly

This is a hidden Gem! When you come here ask for Sunny. This hookah master knows what he is doing! Out of all my travels, I would come back here again without question. Definitely in my top 3 so far. Very chill environment. Very attentive staff. Come check them out!

I love hookah bars, but this is the worst one I have visited in Indianapolis.
They don’t clean the hookah very well or don’t separate them by taste, so your apple hookah will end up tasting something else!!
I would give them a 0 when it comes to how the hookah is handled.
Food is just ok.
Service is acceptable. We had a couple of requests, but the server forgot about them. It happens.
The atmosphere is like 6/10.
I don’t see the value in this place.

We always have a fantastic time at Sultana. We did appetizers and hookah. Service is always super friendly and accommodating.

Queer friendly establishment, Great hookah great food better hospitality really enjoy the space

This place is fantastic. There are two other places that serve hookah in the area, but this is number 1 when it comes to the quality of hookah taste.

The food is terrific. The owner is Egyptian, so you feel the taste of Egypt in the meals. We ordered hummus, falafel, and french fries. So delicious.
I highly recommend the honey balls for dessert.

The service is top-notch. The guy who took care of us was very attentive.

When you bring your friends here, your date, or even go alone, you’ll feel the privacy and the relaxed atmosphere. Everyone was minding their own business, and I felt very comfortable during my time there. The music is appropriately volumed. I was glad it was not too loud. The song selection was good.

Tip: on weekends, the place serves unique fruits hookah. I believe they are bigger and made in a special way. You can ask for pineapple, apple, or orange flavors.

Food!!! Fabulous!
Service, friendly and attentive to my wants/needs. Frequently checked on me and never made me feel ignored.
Atmosphere, great. Open and chilled, inside and out.
4 Stars only because that day there was a lot of traffic noise and the landscape had not been attended to.

Let me tell you something, best hookah and best food. This is all I can say about this place. The owner knows his audience and definitely knows how to make the best shawarma. We had such a great time at this place. Nice staff, spacious place and amazing everything. Even the black mint tea that we had was the best one I have ever had. Anyone visiting this town, needs to try this place if you have a taste for Arabic food and hookah.

New Paradise Cafe never fails to impress me with its excellent food, inviting atmosphere, top-notch service, and overall great experience. Each time I visit, I am consistently pleased with the quality of the food and the delightful hookah options they offer. The staff is attentive and friendly, ensuring that my experience is always enjoyable. This place has become my go-to spot, and I find myself returning time and time again, confident that I will have a fantastic time.

Went on a Saturday night, the place wasn’t even half full but our server was more concerned with the only table larger than our 5 person group. Had the menu ready to order, but never got to try the food or drinks because our sever never came back. Had to go up to the bar to request more coals. Outrageous for a place adding automatic gratuity! Music is controlled by customers and was very hit or miss.

So I went to this place with a friend and upon walking in. We were not greeted. During our time there the server pretty much stood at the bar. The people there can stand to be friendlier especially considering the fact that you guys automatically take gratuity. Which that shouldn’t be your call. I will never return to this place. Someone needs to train the server on customer service. Service SUCKS!

Good vibes and great energy. Came after dinner so I didn’t order food but I will be going back to try.

Have lived on the south side for decades. Never been here until tonight. Wife and I met up with some old Southport high school friends that we haven’t seen in decades. It’s a small place with “regulars” but they were so kind and accommodating for our group of 12. Very welcoming and pricing was awesome. Thank you for making our mini reunion a success. Thanks again and we wish you well.

Good little spot with nice prices. The bartender I had was great, and it was a very up-beat environment. Definitely a good place to bring a few friends.

A great spot! The bartender was amazing. She was so kind and always was checking in on us! Will 100% be back!

Mondays and Fridays. Go see Liz. She’s a tremendous person and her happy demeanor is infectious!

Nice little bar that I didn’t even know was there.

Had a good time at this friendly bar. The bartender was a hard working girl who cared about her patrons, and made my 2 drinks just as I requested. Everyone was friendly and having a good time.

Excellent service and atmosphere. A great place for a bucket of beer, a few shots and mixed drinks.

This place has an awesome menu for cheap! The food is impeccable! The drinks are drinks and the music is music! I mean that all in a great way! I danced from the time I walked in! The bartenders served up good drinks, and the food was good! There’s nothing bad to say about this place!

I got the catfish sandwich with fries and my sister got the wings. My fish was crispy and tasty, my sister said the wings did not have flavor. I believe she got them naked with sauce on the side. Bartender made my long Island strong and good , my sister patron margarita was good as well. Nice vibe in there , we went during the day on a Sunday, around 4pm.

I went here for the first time on Saturday & on there Grand Opening & to say the place looks good, the security did well, and the bartenders were very nice and the waitress was very generous with us, I was with my People’s. I really like the neon blue, which was pretty cool inside and outside. Which was cool also, you could Vape inside, but not smoke cigarettes only outside. If I’m not mistaken, but I saw someone that was smoking a Vape like a hookah. Which was different than the one I usually go to in Broad Ripple that’s good that they have that here close to home. To be honest, I like the vibe and that’s a good name to call the place.

Went here to watch the game and they did NOT disappoint. Multiple big screen televisions all the way around the room, ensured a good view no matter where you sat. Food was standard bar food but not bad.

We went on a what they called a sophisticated Saturday. Sophisticated it was NOT. Quite “trife”. There was a lot of what you call tennis skirts that nobody playing tennis and so short is not even worth you having a skirt on. The DJ was cool I like that he mixed in so r&b with the rap. It was a bit like a high school dance where the guy sit on one side and the girls were dancing on each other and twerking on the floor… Like hands and knees on the floor. I didn’t get any wings but they did look and smell good.. The bartenders were really good too.

The place is loud and fun as hell. Drinks are great and the music is going hard! Depending on how much your like to drink and eat will determine how much you bout to spend.

Today I purchased a chicken salad because last week I enjoyed the same salad but this week was a true disappointment. The salad didn’t come with all the toppings and the waitress overcharged me and didn’t give me a receipt. I can’t see myself going back there for lunch.