Yaso Jamaican Grill

We arrived right when they opened and glad we did because it filled up quickly. You order and pay at the counter and they bring your food to your table. They have a good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff were very nice and accommodating. I had JD's Famous Oxtails and a beef patty and my friend had Yaso Jerk Shrimp. The portions were huge! Both meals came with rice&beans, cabbage, and plantains. Honestly this was one of the best meals I've had in a while. I couldn't eat all my food and took my leftovers home. My friend said his shrimp was really good. He loves spicy foods and this was the perfect amount of spice. This place is definitely a winner!

We visited Yaso on a school fundraiser night (I'm a sucker for a dine-to-donate). We planned to get our meal to go but it smelled so good and there were seats open so we decided to stay. Everything we ordered was delicious. The portions were plentiful. The flavors were deep, and this food was satisfying. My kids also loved some of the imported snack items sold near the register (try the tamarind candy!) and I saw a few people come in to order who were stoked to find these snack items for sale here too. We sat near the bar and the kids were sucked right into the tv screens featuring videos of the food being prepared in the traditional fashion.

I had the opportunity to frequent most Jamaician restaurants in Indianapolis over the past few years so I have reserved judgement as to the best of the bunch knowing that each offers something unique that makes them stand out. However, I have come to the realization that YASO is the premier Jamaician restaurant leader. As you enter the facility you get the Jamaician vibe from the pictures and fixtures on the wall. Not a large place but big enough to sit down with friends and enjoy a great meal while the Jamaician music is playing joyfully in the background. I've tried many of their dishes with great success but on this day I chose the curry goat with white rice and plantain. We also ordered the escovitch which is snapper with the head. For the side dish we ordered the grapefruit. Each dish was made to perfection with the trademark Jamaician familiarity of spices and herbs. It is a joy to sit and eat and taste the goodness that comes with each meal. A big shout out to the chefs who make this possible for so many to enjoy. If you want some of the best jamaician food in town do yourself a favor and head down to Fountain Square and find YASO restaurant. You are guaranteed a great experience.

Been wanting to try this spot for over a year!I was NOT disappointed!I did get the kids portion and that was plenty for me. The container was full of rice and beans and came with one chicken thigh cooked perfectly and a half a plantain and a little bit of cabbage.I choose mild jerk sauce that was unlike any other I've had. You could taste every spice in the sauce.My beef patty was fresh and yummy.I went around lunch time and my order was ready in less than 5 minutes.Of course now hubby wants to go so we will have to try dinner and let you know.

This place hits! First time visiting this lovely establishment and it will not be the last! I got the curry chicken and my husband got the white jerk chicken. The curry was very tender and flavorful. The jerk chicken was a little dry, but it was white meat, so that is expected. It was fine dipped in the sauces that came with it. We also got the last Jamaican pattie and, boy, did we luck out! Sooo good! The restaurant itself is laid back casual. Come as you are. You place your order at the counter and someone brings it out to your table. It's not full service, so don't expect anyone to check on you or bring you a to-go bag. The wait was kinda longer than we expected, but no big deal for us and we were happy to wait for the yumminess! Pricing was decent. The $6.50 for a can of Cayman Jack was a little steep seeing they're like $1.50 at the store, but $45 for two huge meals, a pattie, a Pepsi and Cayman Jack was about what we'd expect to pay and totally worth it.

VERY good oxtails, top notch .... The beans and rice are in my top 2 fav in the city along with Loco's Mexican ; they stood alone with no need for sauce or gravy. The Ginger Wine was amazing and I don't really like wine! Clean establishment, efficient staff. Eat Here.

Let me tell you! This place had me at Jamaican Patty! It was delightful! I enjoyed the goat and rice and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Tender, flavorful, yummy bite! I also enjoyed a beef patty which had one of the most flavorful beef I've ever had in a patty! The customer service was kind and added charm you can tell she was happy to be there and excited for us to return! The place was full and had plenty of pick up orders. There was seating if you decide to dine it! Overall a winner!

I went to Yaso for the first time in a long time and it did not disappoint! I love that they have daily specials and I tried brown stew chicken today (Thursday and Friday only). Mine came with a lot of rice and the cabbages were also great. Everything was just great. It would be even better if chicken was boneless but I know I will have this meal again because it was so tasty. There are not so many tables inside but they did have patio seating too. The food only took five minutes. Staff were so nice there! There were two TVs showing some Jamaican people cooking something which was also interesting too. I loved the reggae music playing in the background. Great place!

Takes about an hour to get your food after they serve multiple people who come in after you, before you. The staff is unprofessional and takes phone calls as there are people standing waiting around on them. They have no concept of how to run a restaurant at all. No parking available and barely any seating. Not worth it at all, food is mid at best. Would absolutely not recommend to anyone at all.

I was in town for a day and looking for something authentic and locally owned. A friend recommended Yaso Grill and I am SO GLAD she did! The service was friendly and helpful, and the restaurant was clean, bright, and had a great vibe. We were a small group of friends eating and chatting and they didn't mind us lingering for awhile. Every bite of my meal was divine! I got the jerk chicken with medium sauce on the side. I over ate! The grilling and seasoning on the chicken was perfection and everything balanced well. If I have any gripe it's only that I wanted more of the cabbage because it's my favorite and it is so well cooked and prepared! I can't wait to get back to Indy and eat more or something else. My friend got the goat and I was drooling over his meal.