Taste Budds Soul Food

Unbelievable taste and well cooked soul food. Hidden gem in Martindale-Brightwood. I had the herbed baked chicken w/ mac & cheese and sweet potato. My friend had catfish, okra and Mac and cheese. We both couldn't stop raving over the flavor and how great it was. Staff is attentive & sweet. I'm telling everyone about it!

I have had a LOT of soul food and this place here has to be the best I've had here in Indianapolis. Not only were the portions hugenormous, but they couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. It was a pure joy from the moment we ordered to the last bite (which didn't come soon -- my dinner was enough for two!). I couldn't be happier with everything about this restaurant and they DEFINITELY have some new regulars with us. The only thing I'm disappointed with is that we didn't find them sooner. Love!

I am amazed but not surprised that no one in the Yelp community has ever heard of this place.It's not downtown;not in Fountain Square or Broad Ripple.It's in an area some people might seem "unsavory";it's at the corner of 25th and Oxford.People complain about lack of local eating places,with local character'They seem to crave "New York food,Chicago food or ethnic food of various sorts".Well this is Indy,and there are several joints that can satisfy that little itch in your belly.Taste Budds offers scratch cooked home cooking.Fried chicken, smothered pork chops and a lemon herb roasted airline chicken breast with a golden crust and succulent flesh plus a lot more than I can mention now.Check out their website.If you are truly excited about real cooking;not just "food assembly "then give them a shot.The prices are more than fair and the portions are generous.The only reason I gave them 4 stars is due to the fact I haven't tried their liver and onions yet.But what I have tried,including the sides,are all spot on.