Indianapolis, INSushi

Asaka Japanese Restaurant serves sushi, ramen, tempura, and home-style Japanese dishes from its intimate Castleton dining room. The family-run kitchen gives the menu unusual range without making the experience feel scattered. Nigiri and sashimi can anchor the meal, while noodles and hot plates let a mixed table explore more than rolls alone. Evening service is limited, so checking hours before visiting is sensible.

Monterey Cuisine pairs a substantial sushi program with seafood and contemporary dishes in Carmel's Arts and Design District. The polished dining room is designed for a longer meal, so rolls and nigiri can open the table before richer fish and shellfish plates. It works especially well for groups split between raw and cooked seafood, with enough range to build several courses from one menu.

Sushi Den serves rolls, nigiri, and Japanese dishes from a compact CityWay dining room near downtown. The concise setting suits a focused sushi meal, while the broader menu lets a group add hot dishes when not everyone wants raw fish. Build the table with a few pieces of nigiri and contrasting rolls, then use the Japanese plates to turn a quick stop into a fuller dinner.

Sakura is a longtime Keystone Avenue Japanese dining room with sushi at the center of a broader menu of udon, tempura, and teriyaki. The compact room favors a straightforward meal over spectacle, making it easy to mix rolls with noodles or fried dishes. Start with the soft shell crab roll, then build the table around sashimi and a few hot plates.