๐ Indianapolis | Tian Fu Asian Bistro
Went to Costco in Indy for supplies and decided to try this Chinese restaurant recommended by locals โ Tian Fu Asian Bistro ๐ฅข. Thought it was Sichuanโs โTian Fuโ ๐. The menu is full of the ownerโs personal recommendations! ๐ฎ Ambience: The restaurant has traditional Chinese decor with a classic vibe ๐ฏ. Lots of locals dining here โ even saw a birthday celebration! ๐ The open kitchen with glass walls is a highlight ๐จโ๐ณ๐ฅ: you can watch the chefs wok-tossing with skill and see how clean everything is. ๐ฅ What We Ordered: Appetizer: Wild Pepper Wood Ear Mushroom ๐ถ๏ธ๐: A refreshing starter perfect for hot weather. Huge portion with green/red peppers and pickled wild peppers (probably canned). Simple, tangy, and spicy โ highly recommended! ๐ Main Dishes: Dry Pot Fish ๐๐ฅ: Fish is fried first then cooked in a spicy dry pot style. Tender inside, served with bamboo shoots, mushrooms, wood ear, and konjac. Kept warm with a charcoal heater โ but eat quickly to keep the crispiness! Stir-Fried Pork Kidney ๐ง ๐: Northern-style โ no strong smell, but a bit overcooked (lost its tenderness). As a Sichuanese, Iโm used to spicier versions ๐ . Soup: West Lake Beef Soup ๐ฅฃ๐: Northern-style with minced beef, mushrooms, soft tofu, pepper, and salt. Thickened with starch and egg whites. Topped with sesame oil and green onions (could use more greens for color ๐ฌ). Still, it was delicious and the first dish we finished! Vegetable Dish: Stir-Fried Three Mushrooms ๐๐ฅ: Light and healthy โ includes king oyster, shiitake, and wood ear mushrooms with carrots, snow peas, and green peas. Simple mushroom flavor โ perfect after heavy dishes! ๐ต Price: We ordered a lot (total ~$75 ๐ฐ). Normally, 2 main dishes are enough for two people. Average dish: $10โ20. Per person ~$30. ๐ฆ Leftovers: We packed the mushrooms and dry pot fish โ portions are generous! ๐จโ๐ณ Open Kitchen: Loved watching the chefs cook each dish fresh โ not like some places that serve everything all at once ๐. ๐ Location: Just 2 minutes from a Costco โ great for combining grocery shopping with a meal! ๐๐ #Indianapolis #PurdueEats #ChineseFood #FoodReview #OpenKitchen #IndyFood #CostcoTrip ๐ฅข๐ฒ๐ธ
