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Yat's On Mass Restaurant

659 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1606
317-686-6380
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Ranked #42 of 1,575 restaurants in Indianapolis
Price range: $5 - $8
Cuisines: Cajun & Creole
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
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Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

I do not care for spicy food but agreed to join my friends for lunch here. Had the White Chili Chicken which was okay. WISH THERE WERE A NON SLICY OPTION for someone like me or for kids. Otherwise, the service was fast. Had our food before we coud fill our drinks.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Yats has the best Cajun in town. If you're a fan of Cajun, or just spicy food in general, Yats can't be beat. The service is always excellent, the price is low, and the food is phenomenal. Nothing compares to Yats' bread!

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Sydney, Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We walked in April cold windy from Marriot Courtyard Downtown to MESH Bar Restaurant and found out it is fully for reservation until 10 pm. We are starving, and YATS is the next restaurant. No one come there, 13 of them. We visited and turned out have great night. They didn't serve alcohol. For me, it is great experience for... More

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See 2 more reviews by Fritz S for Indianapolis
New York City, New York
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

A fellow traveller raved about Yats, so I had to try it too. I ordered the spinach mushroom etoufee. As I open my wallet, the takout box arrives steaming on the counter. Consistency-wise, it wasn't appealing; this creamy green blob on rice. But! It was delicious and I ate every bit of it.

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See 3 more reviews by Jagflicka for Indianapolis
Covington, Kentucky
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41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

We ordered four menu items to share: Drunken Chicken, white chicken chili, maque choux and gumbo. All three were very good but not served hot - they were just warm. The gumbo was bland and had an odd after taste so we won't order it next time. The price was great, the staff was friendly, the portions are large, and... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

I love this Yat's. I've eaten here more times than I can count. Sometimes the line is out the door, but don't let that deter you. The volume of customers mean the food is extremely fresh (I've found this location to be much better than the one in Bloomington, IN). Be sure to try a full order of Chili Cheese... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

We tried four different entrees and everything was great. Perfectly seasoned across the food. Our kids loved it too. Nice eating area that has a good amount of room. Very friendly staff and excellent prices. Order extra bread for sure.

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See 5 more reviews by Rather_Nomadic for Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
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26 reviews 26 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

I like Yat's. The food isn't what I would call excellent, but for good cheap cajun-ish/creole-ish food it's not bad. I will say they seem to thicken very heavily with some roux or corn starch on some dishes giving them a certain sheen and glop like consistency that is a bit different from more authentic versions of this food, but... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

Great food. You can try before you buy. Menu changes daily and the price is very very reasonable. Service is very fast and friendly. Be sure to try the extra little sauce collection that they have.

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See 5 more reviews by Eric S for Indianapolis
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

There is nothing to dislike about Yats, unless you don't like awesome food at the right temperature. It is wonderful and it is fresh. I do recommend using a spoon to eat the food. When it is this good, you need a shovel...... the forks are too small and the food is too good. ;-)

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