Immerse yourself in a blend of vibrant Asian flavors at 2nd Language.

Now Serving Ramen Downtown

Taste Our Vibrant Southeast Asian Cuisine.

Karaage Rice Bowl —

Steamed rice topped with karaage chicken thigh, char-grilled bok choy, pickled red onions, house aioli drizzle, cilantro.

Cold Smoked Pork Belly Buns —

Steamed buns with cold smoked chasu pork belly, housemade pickles, house yuzu aioli and cilantro.

Spicy Miso Ramen —

Tonkotsu pork broth, spicy miso tare, shio, chili oil, pork shoulder, corn, roasted tomatoes, charred green onion ends, soft egg, bean sprouts, green onions.

FEATURES

Pork Tonkatsu —24

Wild rice, butternut squash purée, baby arugula, pickled butternut squash, and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Esterhazy-Hungerian Torte —

Made with almonds, apricot jam, and vanilla pastry cream. Finished with a chocolate glaze and walnuts.

Chai Creme Brulee —

Chai infused creamy custard made with all the best of fall spices. Caramelized sugar on top.

Plums The Word —

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Plum & Fig Syrup, Egg White 

Hanumans’ Crown —

Ophir 5 Spice Gin, Tumeric Syrup, Cilantro Lime Chutney Juice 

Grounds For Divorce —

Masala Chai infused Tito’s Vodka, Songbird Coffee Liqueur, Apple Cider Caramel, Pumpkin Seed Orgeat, Espresso 

2nd Language brings some of the best global offerings into one innovative cultural hub in the heart of downtown Evansville, IN.

A CUISINE FEATURING A BLEND OF VIBRANT ASIAN FLAVORS.

When you step into 2nd Language, you’ll be immersed into a space of passion, culture, and history. With a cuisine ranging from a blend of vibrant Asian flavors to unique desserts. Our goal is to bring some of the best global offerings into one innovative cultural hub in the heart of downtown Evansville. Whether you’re in the mood for savory or sweet, lunch or dinner, our eclectic menu is designed to satiate taste buds big and small. Our selection ranges from authentic traditional and non-traditional Ramen to delicious rice bowls. Why the unique combination, you ask? We say, why not.

INSPIRED BY GLOBAL FLAVORS. INFLUENCED BY EUROPEAN PASTRIES.

Take your tastebuds on an adventure around the world with a bowl of our enriched and complex savory Ramen. All our ingredients and sauces for our Ramen are made in-house with the exception of woodle. All desserts, like authentic Japanese Honey Toast, will be made in-house at our French Patisserie, which is located on-site. Our passion for world cuisine is in every dish and every ingredient we create. Change your conceptions, shift your expectations, and expand your traditions. Yeah, we’re hungry now too. Come together at 2nd Language.

👑 Hanumans’ Crown, made with Ophir 5 Spice Gin, turmeric syrup, and cilantro lime chutney juice, is one of our current featured cocktails.
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A Hindu deity whose shape is half-monkey, half-human, Hanuman is the god of wisdom, strength, courage, devotion, and self discipline. He has great strength, speed, and intelligence as well as the ability to shape shift. He is depicted in many of the paintings in our dining room and is even a part of our logo.
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🍕🍜 Why would you choose between pizza or ramen when you know that you can have both? Yes, when you dine at Pangea Pizzeria or 2nd Language, you can order from either menu!
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🚗 In the mood for delivery? We offer delivery service via DoorDash, but when you order through us, we offer free delivery for orders of $50 or more! Order a combination of your favorites from Pangea Pizzeria and 2nd Language here: https://order.toasttab.com/online/2nd-language-ramen2-401-nw-2nd-st-suite-a.
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👏 We couldn’t do what we do without Gina Videa! As our Employee and Business Development Manager, Gina works hard to attract and develop our employees and to support the mission of creating a better food culture by executing authentic foods from around the world.
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Born and raised in Nicaragua, Gina graduated from the University of Mobile with a bachelor`s in Global Business and Marketing and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana. Her background includes sales, marketing, and education, she’s passionate about helping people develop their careers, and her proven leadership skills have driven consistency into our extremely diverse workforce across the different restaurant concepts. Interested in working with us? Contact Gina at gina@tastepangea.com.
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Gina is mom to Jorge and Isabella. Her favorite food is fritanga, a traditional Nicaraguan meal. She loves running and enjoys spending time with her loved ones.
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This month, try our Pork Tonkatsu! It’s made with a delicious miso corn purée, rice, and topped with spicy jalapeño, golden raisin, and sunflower seed relish. It’s available this month only, so don’t miss it before it’s gone! ...

“We love it, ramen, and this hit the spot!! Jessie was our waiter, and he was amazing!! 🌟The Honey Toast was absolutely the show stopper!!! 🌟 We will come back ASAP!! GREAT LITTLE GEM WE FOUND!!!” - B. Gray

Visit us in downtown Evansville at 401 NW 2nd Street and experience vibrant Asian flavors and unique desserts. See our full menu at taste2ndlanguage.com and order for pickup or delivery!
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🍜 We’re of the belief that a good bowl of ramen can and should be enjoyed year round, but our Vegetable Ramen is an excellent choice during the hotter months! It’s made with a light vegetable soup broth. You can also add your choice of proteins. ...

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