2nd Language

Name: 2nd Language
Address: 401 NW 2nd St, Evansville, IN, United States, 47708-1009
Telephone: (812) 401-2500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

36 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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Our mission is to bring elevated and interesting flavor to the Tri-State by crafting Authentic S.E. Asian dishes like our Signature Smoked Ramen, Grilled Veggie Rice Bowl, and the Smoked Pork Chashu Bun. We invite you to experience a culinary adventure that is sure to tantalize all of your senses and shift your perspective of just how decadent Asian Cuisine can be!

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

26 June 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(812) 401-2500

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Asian, Japanese, Ramen
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(812) 401-2500
Website
http://www.taste2ndlanguage.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
401 NW 2nd St Evansville, IN 47708-1009
Area
Bloomington
Cross Street
Ingle Street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

French Vanilla Bean
Our layered donut dipped in a rich vanilla bean glazed
Chocolate Raspberry
Our layered french donut dipped in a dark chocolate glaze, a sprinkle of freezed dried raspberry and a drizzle of raspberry sauce
Maple Pecan
Our layered french donut dipped in a maple glaze, topped with toasted pecans and a drizzle of pure maple syrup

Special Filled Donut for Saturdays

pre-orders available

Cranberry Cream Cheese (Nov 20 & 27)
Our layered french donut filled with cranberry jam and topped with a cream cheese icing

Mains

Dippers with Miso ButterscotchUSD 3.00
Croissant dough bites are fried to golden brown, then tossed in cinnamon sugar. We serve these tasty bites with our addictive miso butterscotch dipping sauce
Powdered Sugar DippersUSD 3.00
Croissant dough bites fried to golden brown and then tossed in powdered sugar
Brioche BouquetUSD 6.00
Sweet brioche dough makes up these whimiscal cinnamon rolls. We warm them up right before serving, then top with a tangy cream cheese icing
Butter CroissantsUSD 3.75
Three days of labor, love, and layers upon layers of dough and butter bake into these flaky, golden croissants
Pain au ChocolatUSD 4.25
Cacao Noel's dark chocolate encased in our croissant dough. Drizzled with more chocolate and dusted with confectionary sugar
BagelsUSD 3.00
Our bagel dough requires 2 days to develop its rich flavor and chewy texture. Boiled before baking, these tasty bagels can be served sliced and toasted. Plain, Everything (sesame seed, poppy seed, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning). Add our housemade cream cheeses - Whipped Plain, Cinnamon Honey or Jalapeno Garlic Onion
Pitaya Smoothie BowlUSD 8.25
A blend of dragon fruit and tropical fruits pureed with coconut milk. Topped with mango, kiwi and granola. Drizzled with agave and garnished with mint

Plant Based Hand Pies

Flaky golden brown pie crust encases delicious filling. As unimaginable as it sounds, yes it is completely vegan. Two new flavors offered every month:

Pumpkin Spice LatteUSD 4.75
Sweet vegan tart dough filled with a fall spice pumpkin filling, iced with a vanilla bean icing and finished with an espresso drizzle
Blackberry Bourbon Vanilla HandpieUSD 4.75
A tart blackberry bourbon jam filling. Finished with a blackberry icing and a tasty bourbon drizzle

Asian Rice Breakfast Porridge

SavoryUSD 8.25
Creamy infused jasmine rice, poached chicken breast, sous vide egg, ginger, green onion, fried garlic, cilantro, soy drizzle
VegetarianUSD 8.25
Creamy infused jasmine rice, seasoned mushrooms, sous vide egg, ginger, green onion, fried garlic, cilantro, soy drizzle
VeganUSD 8.25
Creamy infused jasmine rice, seasoned mushrooms, ginger, green onion, fried garlic, cilantro, soy drizzle

Breakfast Sandwiches

Bahn MiUSD 7.50
Fried eggs on a toasted croissant. Dressed with cucumber, spicy mayo, pickled carrot and cilantro
Cristo CroissantUSD 7.50
Lightly smoked ham slices topped with creamy fontina cheese, and a lingonberry jam
Bagel & LoxUSD 7.50
Herb and salt cured salmon, on a lightly toasted scratch made bagel with cream cheese and red onion spread finished with lemon dill and capers

Coffee Bar

Single EspressoUSD 1.95
Double EspressoUSD 2.45
Single MacchiatoUSD 2.95
Double MacchiatoUSD 3.45
Small LatteUSD 2.95
Large LatteUSD 3.45
Small CappuccinoUSD 2.95
Large CappuccinoUSD 3.45
Small AmericanoUSD 2.45
Large AmericanoUSD 3.50
Small Hot ChocolateUSD 3.00
Large Hot ChocolateUSD 3.50
Chocolate MilkUSD 2.00
Whole MilkUSD 2.00

Flavors

$0.75

Hazelnut
Vanilla
Dulce de Leche
Chocolate

Natalie's Juice

Orange JuiceUSD 3.00
AuraUSD 5.00
blood orange, strawberry, ashwaganda
ResilientUSD 5.00
blood orange, elderberry, tumeric, ginger

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Indiana
Best Overall
Indiana
Best Service
Indiana
Best Ambience
Indiana
Best Value
Indiana
Hot Spot
Bloomington
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MelissaV
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
The food rivals any ramen I have had and the server excellent. My out of town guests were very pleased
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
いつも美味しい食事をありがとうございます😊
BK
BarbaraK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Leo was a great server. Leo was attentive, knowledgeable, and charming.
KD
KevinD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
absolutely awesome. best restaurant in Evansville
A
Aaron
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had heard about 2nd Language through some friends and saw a few posts on Facebook. Decided to give it a try to get some good ramen and they did not disappoint! Service was fast, the waiter was amazing, and even saw the owner out grabbing dishes and bringing food. Great staff, excellent food, and overall a great experience!
T
Tigger
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very interesting restaurant. Food good & tasty. Our waitress Sam excellent.
AR
AndyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an amazing experience. Everything was perfect!
CD
CraigD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We enjoyed our dinner and the environment. All was good including the service.
A
Ash1
Western KY
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall3food4service4ambience5
The Ramen was yummy, just think it was overpriced. I ordered the Strawberry shortcake, it was super dry. My waitress was wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great restaurant with a cool ambience. Everyone enjoyed their food and the service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
私は日本人です。昨日で5回目の来店でした。いつも美味しいラーメンと唐揚げを食べましたがどれも日本で食べる味に近く私はここが大のお気に入りです。またオーナーの方ともコミニケーションが出来、日本のラーメン文化を良く知っていると感心しました。一緒に写真も撮っていただきありがとうございました。それとこのラーメンや唐揚げを作って頂いてるシェフの方は大変若い方にはビックリしましたが関心しました。これからも私たち日本人への美味しい食事を提供して下さいね。麺は硬めでスープは熱々で宜しくお願いします✋
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had no expectations the first time I ate here. Now I’ve been three times and loved it every time! In fact, I’m online now to book another reservation!
LD
LDHS
SW Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best local food I've ever had. Unique options. Staff was so helpful. Going back again tomorrow - it was that good!
C
Claire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Amazing food. We will be back.
HH
HattieH
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
With 90% of the eateries being fried food, fast food chains, or just barely edible. 2nd Language is Probably one the best places to eat in the area. The ramen broth is flavorful, but only a few options. Unable to choose spice level like at a Ramen House, you have to order chili oil. Regardless, the food is good, staff is great, and it’s a super cute restaurant. .
KD
KevinD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding
ML
MikeL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Atmosphere is great. Love the building. This was our first time. My husband had fried rice. There was a lot of food. I had the tan tan ramen. Ramen has a good texture and consistency. Flavor was very good. Not too hot. Must try if you like Asian food. We will be back.
AF
AmyFerguson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service are always great!! We have never had a less than stellar experience.
SR
ShahzaibR
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was absolutely amazing! The food and the service are all exceptional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time dining there; can’t wait to return!
C
Cravingflavor26
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Great flavors! Can’t wait to try the Thai Pineapple Fried Rice next!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great Ramen! I enjoyed the overall feel of the place. Vey good strawberry shortbread as well. Only thing I didn’t love was the entrance seemed a little hidden to the restaurant where the pastry shop was nice and present.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ramen was so good! Drew took great care of us! So glad we have this restaurant in Evansville!
SR
ShahzaibR
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere and service are absolutely amazing, but the food takes over the top making it an exceptional experience for anyone.
AT
ATANK
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
three of us had a terrific meal there this week- we ordered these appetizers-mushroom buns, karrage & vegetable gyoza-all excellent. all mild in flavor and because we like more heat it was great to have accompanying sauces. mains-chashu chicken ramen with added 5 spice paste and kimchi- yummy , tan tan ramen-excellent & sesame miso salad -wonderfull. we also had the honey toast- not to be missed.
MP
MichaelP42
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It’s a treasure to have a restaurant this creative, fresh and so well done in Evansville! Big city flavors and Ramon in Evansville.
BB
BrettB
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So freaking good. The pork shoulder I the Ramen was melt in your mouth good. I could’ve drank the broth out of a glass. Some of the best Asian food I’ve ever had.
s
sirtasty
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great!
BJ
BridgettJ
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food awesome service and a delish margarita!
A
Anonynon
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 March 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Seating was great, food was on time, lighting just right, our server Jesse was on point with suggestions, great service overall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. Their house Special ramen is amazing. Great creative cocktails as well. Always a great experience and reasonably priced for the quality of food.
BG
BevG
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Randy Hobson and his team do an excellent job of bringing unique foods and ambience to Evansville! The attention to detail is always evident, which makes for a fun dining experience. The sesame miso salad with chicken was delicious for lunch! We’ve had ramen, rice bowls, several appetizers and desserts for previous dinners at 2nd Language. It’s a new favorite spot! And don’t forget to ask the bartenders for help in selecting a beverage— they know their craft.
BG
BevG
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and service! Our drinks, apps, ramen, rice bowls and dessert were top notch! 2nd Language offers a unique dining vibe for Evansville. We love it!
LH
LoganH
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best ramen and rice bowls in Evansville. Drinks were great too.
DC
DexyCali647
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we tried - appetizers, ramen, and desserts - was incredibly delicious. Our server Leah was great too, very friendly and made helpful suggestions. The price seemed very reasonable for everything we ordered and how much we enjoyed it all.
S
Sevron
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
The food was very good and the time spent in restaurant was enjoyable. Our wine was excellent!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings

FAQs

2nd Language offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (812) 401-2500.

2nd Language is rated 4.9 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

26 June 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(812) 401-2500

401 NW 2nd St Evansville, IN 47708-1009

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Ingle Street
Area
Bloomington
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Asian, Japanese, Ramen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.taste2ndlanguage.com/
Phone number
(812) 401-2500

2nd Language

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Dining areas

Additional information

The French Donut

French Vanilla Bean

Chocolate Raspberry

Maple Pecan

Special Filled Donut for Saturdays

Cranberry Cream Cheese (Nov 20 & 27)

Mains

Dippers with Miso ButterscotchUSD 3.00

Powdered Sugar DippersUSD 3.00

Brioche BouquetUSD 6.00

Butter CroissantsUSD 3.75

Pain au ChocolatUSD 4.25

BagelsUSD 3.00

Pitaya Smoothie BowlUSD 8.25

Plant Based Hand Pies

Pumpkin Spice LatteUSD 4.75

Blackberry Bourbon Vanilla HandpieUSD 4.75

Asian Rice Breakfast Porridge

SavoryUSD 8.25

VegetarianUSD 8.25

VeganUSD 8.25

Breakfast Sandwiches

Bahn MiUSD 7.50

Cristo CroissantUSD 7.50

Bagel & LoxUSD 7.50

Coffee Bar

Single EspressoUSD 1.95

Double EspressoUSD 2.45

Single MacchiatoUSD 2.95

Double MacchiatoUSD 3.45

Small LatteUSD 2.95

Large LatteUSD 3.45

Small CappuccinoUSD 2.95

Large CappuccinoUSD 3.45

Small AmericanoUSD 2.45

Large AmericanoUSD 3.50

Small Hot ChocolateUSD 3.00

Large Hot ChocolateUSD 3.50

Chocolate MilkUSD 2.00

Whole MilkUSD 2.00

Flavors

Hazelnut

Vanilla

Dulce de Leche

Chocolate

Natalie's Juice

Orange JuiceUSD 3.00

AuraUSD 5.00

ResilientUSD 5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does 2nd Language offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is 2nd Language restaurant rated?

Is 2nd Language currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Dining areas

Additional information