Khoury's Mediterranean Island

Khory's has a lunch buffet that includes salad, pita bread, taboule, hummus, olives, roasted red peppers, rice, dolmades & feta (I'm sure I'm forgetting something*) for only $6.95 weekdays.  [*Yes, I had forgotten, traditional gyro meat, babaganouch, falafel & the amazing picked beets!]

Not only is this an incredible value - but the food and service are very good!  

As a parent, I'm always seeking 'kid friendly' establishment, and this is one I've somehow neglected to add.  During the warmer months you can enjoy a nice breeze and bask in the sun on their patio while enjoying a refreshing beverage from their full bar.

Oh, did I mention they have Hooka?  I'm not a smoker, but if you're into that - it comes in multiple flavors.

I have been a diner and fan of Khoury's Mediterranean Island for many years.  In all of those years, I have yet to report a bad meal or otherwise negative experience.  Khoury's has proven that it is a restaurant that can stand the test of time.  During my last visit, I asked the waiter how long the restaurant had been in existence.  His guess what that they opened (in their current location) somewhere between 1979 and 1981.  However, he mentioned that the owner may have opened it in another location in 1973.  Regardless of when it actually came into existence, there is a reason that it has served Indianapolis for over 30 years: excellent ethnic food at fair prices.

My last meal at Khoury's was memorable--and a memory I wouldn't mind reliving.  I had pasticchio (think of a meat-stuffed lasagna made with macaroni), gyros, and garlic fries, which were served as a special.  The waiter talked me out of just getting the gyro plate--and I was glad that he did.  The meal was also served with a small Greek salad and plenty of pita.  Whenever I go to Khoury's, despite what entree I may be ordering, I always start with the fiery feta dip.  I think it is a must, and I'm giving you permission to forget about calories for a night.  If you haven't tried it, you're not living life to its fullest.

Khoury's is listed as a hookah bar--and it was.  However, when the new smoking ordinance was passed (which stripped the rights of business owners to decide what lawful, adult activities could be enjoyed on private property), the owners had to decide between the hookah crowd and families with children.  They chose to remain a family restaurant.  In my opinion, this was the right decision.  If you want to smoke hookah, there are plenty of other places in Broad Ripple where you can partake in this enjoyable activity.  However, you are not going to find better food at any of these other establishment.

Give Khoury's a try; you'll thank me.

Absolute rubbish. Total rip off. Worst meal I've ever had.