Mass Ave’s BODHI is Indy’s must-try destination craft cocktail bar and Thai bistro.
Owned by Taelor Carmine, BODHI specializes in pan-Thai cuisine and specialty cocktails — offering guests an “industrial-chic destination” in the heart of downtown to enjoy a conversation with friends and family over their favorite drinks and Thai dishes.
BODHI is unique in that three generations of women entrepreneurs operate and support the business. Taelor Carmine runs the cocktail bar and bistro alongside her mother, Nicky Carmine, and grandmother, Pen Phojanasupan — who both have years of experience working in Thai restaurants.
“BODHI’s vision is to bring to Indy the flavors a family of three generations of Thai women has enjoyed cooking together over decades,” the website states. “BODHI is the perfect place to relax and have conversation over your favorite drinks and Thai dishes.”
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Pronounced “Bow-Dee,” BODHI is the Sanskrit-Thai word meaning “enlightenment,” and the woman-owned cocktail bar and bistro aims to introduce Hoosiers to authentic Thai dishes, specialty drinks and impeccable hospitality within a warm and inviting atmosphere, according to the website.
The cocktail bar features a curated wine and craft beer list in addition to a variety of seasonal modern drinks crafted by BODHI’s team of mixologists — each with creative names such as the Slipper, Drama Queen and Seven Realms of Happiness.
The food menu includes a variety of savory bites, soups, curries, Thai salads, noodles and more. All ingredients are sourced and harvested locally from places such as Fischer Farms, Miller Amish Country Poultry and Culinary Patio Green, according to the menu.
BODHI is located at 922 Massachusetts Ave. The bistro and cocktail bar is 21+ and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must check in to be put on a waitlist as they do not accept reservations.
For more information about BODHI or to view the bar and kitchen menu, visit bodhi-indy.com. To get in contact, call 317-941-6595 or email info@bodhi-indy.com.
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