Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Columbus

"I tried this place for the first time today and I loved it! We had the asparagus rolls, the spinach rolls, and the avocado rolls as well as the..."

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Tiger + Lily

89/100 (1384 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great spot downtown. Service was fast and friendly. They brought a bowl of water for my dog without me even having to ask! The Pop Fries had a good..."

Daniel Vivas

"Beautiful place, workers were all so very nice and attentive, and the food was amazing. So good, fresh, lots of flavor, and an amazing price. We had..."

Lauren Stenger

"This is a downtown Japanese/Chinese restaurant. We ordered the fired chicken dumplings along with 3 types of noodle soups. All of them are delicious..."

Jason Li

"My fiancé and I decided to stop in before heading to a jiu Jitsu event at the convention center this past Friday. We had to stop and get the fries..."

Russell Doup

"Excellent find for a quick dinner break while touring downtown Columbus. Quick service, soups made to order (ingredients, noodle selection and spice..."

Maria Medvedeva

"We LOVE this place. Great experience. Beautiful atmosphere. Fresh ingredients. MILK TEA WITH BOBA!!! Food comes out really fast and hot and..."

Simple Designer

"The Northern Lights bubble Tea was delicious the twice cooked chicken wings were very good they could have used some seasoning but they were..."

A Hamilton

"One of my favorite go-to spots in Columbus. The food is never less than fantastic, it has a fun atmosphere, it’s reasonable for downtown, and the..."

C A

"We were in Columbus for a show at the Palace Theater and were striking out with other places to eat. Walked into Tiger + Lily and were promptly..."

Haley Donovan

"The firecracker ramen is probably my favorite meal (or at least top 5) in all of Cbus. If you’re brave add a little extra inferno sauce 🔥The..."

Jordan Schmelzer

"We enjoyed a scrumptious lunch yesterday, as we just happened to walk by this restaurant. Our lunch consisted of Crispy Dumplings, Tom Yum Ramen and..."

Debby Vance

"Ramen was *delicious.* Hot sauce was wonderful…one small issue…not sure if it was this place or the fact that I was traveling but was sick for..."

Jocelyn R

"Tiger + Lily, nestled in the heart of downtown Columbus, stands out as a gem in the city's culinary landscape. Their offerings bring together the..."

Max Rosen

"Food was delicious! Got the Korean BBQ bowl with yum yum sauce. The sake sangria was very yummy. Also the original with pork belly! Service was slow..."

Abby Humphrey

"We loved the veggie rolls a lot!! Food was very tasty but a bit on the small side. The milk teas were watery. Great oreo moose! Super good service!..."

Jon Burd

"Real nice Ramen joint. Food was delicious and service immaculate. Was craving a curry ramen and Tiger+Lily had one that I had to try. It was very..."

Müs Chip

"My friend and I were in Columbus and stumbled across this place, SO GOOD!!! The service was amazing, the staff was so kind and the food came out..."

Sydney Wall

"Super sweet service staff. We had a dog and they allowed us to sit outside even though they had already put up the chairs. Also great food,..."

Ceren Altincekic

Belle's Bread

88/100 (1522 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"We could all use some donuts and ice cream, right? Well, here’s your pick-me-up: Belle’s Bread, a Japanese bakery and cafe tucked into the Kenny..."

Nicholas Dekker

"This Columbus bakery has many kinds of goodies that can’t be found in your average Midwestern shop. Roll cakes, green tea frozen yogurt, Rice cake..."

Another Food Critic

"Fresh, surprising, well-executed. We took our boys there for lunch Saturday. I was a little concerned that they would be able to find anything on the..."

Annie

"Asian-style baking is a little different than the usual American or European style in that it is not overly sweet or rich, and the textures are light..."

Ben Eaton

"This restaurant has expanded and changed their name to Belle's Bread. They have most of my favorites from when it was Cresent, except the egg and..."

OSU2OSU

"Great Japanese-style Bread. I got this cafe's bread from a little Japanese grocery store in Pittsburgh and absolutely love it! It's cut thick and..."

BingePittsburgh

"I recently discovered a delightful cake place that exceeded my expectations. The variety of cakes they offer is impressive, and each slice is a..."

Junaid Jamshaid

"One of those Columbus gems in the Japanese Market shopping center. All bakery items are extremely fresh and high-quality. Everything is very..."

S-J Smith

"My favorite place to get a treat! They make the most amazing desserts, some of them even shaped like adorable kitty cats! I always see the employees..."

Carter Anne

"Belle’s Bakery was recommended to me by a friend. I ordered the mango cake for my wife’s birthday. It was delicious and the service is spot on!..."

J Floyd

"Located among a Japanese market, restaurants, and other specialty shops, this is a must. Freshly backed pastries, ice cream or coffee, all visually..."

Jenn Gray

"Amazing place with a lot of different desserts- all good! I tried their chocolate cake, and chocolate walnut cookies. The cake was great- soft,..."

Debisree Ray

"The best bakery I have found in OH. They have a wide selection of baked items: from bread and croissants to puffs and cakes. My favorite is the cream..."

Rajendra Thapa

"No wonder people rate this place so high and recommended by friends. Everything taste good here. Quick service and reasonable price too. Located in..."

Paijo Gundul

"I'm sooooo happy that my friend introduced me to Belle's bread. She's been raving about this spot for so long and now I know why. I was mesmerized by..."

Anna-Kaye Rowe

"Everything we purchased here was DELICIOUS! Perfectly sweet without being overwhelming! The Cheese Dome and the Matcha Parfait were especially..."

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"Amazing Japanese bakery with super good mocha, red bean, mochi and shaved ice dessert. The breads are really good and soft. Most important of all,..."

Chao-Te Chou

"The tiramisu and pan a cotta were tasteless, and the tiramisu didn't even taste like coffee. On the other hand, the coffee cake is very..."

Liza Yegres

"Always a good experience to visit this bakery! Everything is tasty. Matcha roll and custard cream breads are my..."

Jess Justice

"Always a go to spot for me and my wife. Belles offers french inspired, Japanese baked goods that are (without exaggerating) always delicious! My..."

Benson Helton

"First time visiting Belle's today! 🍰 The bakery is tucked away in a strip mall-type area so it's can be easily missed from the parking lot. Upon..."

Lindsey Demaree

"Such a nice bakery! They have good matcha lattes and everything here is so fresh. Highly..."

Sarah R

"Unique bakery items but in a basic strip mall setting. Loved the unusual choices and would be a regar if a local. Tried cookies and a bacon..."

M B

"WOAH! They were not kidding when they said this is one of the best bakeries in the nation. Everything is what your ideal pastry and dessert should..."

Ping Regis

"This just became my favorite new bakery. The white chocolate raspberry mousse was incredible. The strawberry cake was amazing. The chocolate cake was..."

Jena Newland

Cornerstone Deli & Cafe

86/100 (1332 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Small little café with a wide ranging menu. I always get the pad Thai when I come, and it's some of the best the city has to offer! Tried a bagel..."

Andrew Meador

"Southwest egg sandwich on bagel and teriyaki chicken, both wonderful. Tasty bagel. We ate outside on the picnic tables. Clean place. About..."

Riverside Hideout

"This place is absolutely fantastic. The staff are kind and welcoming. And more importantly, the food is stellar. It was some of the best fast food..."

Alexis Cairney

"Pretty good! Loved the Pad Thai! So many options on their menu. They even have bubble tea. There is a dedicated parking lot on the corner across..."

Amy Cb

"Avalanche on a plain wrap is so good, I eat one every week. I love this place! The food is good. The staff are friendly and they don't try to hurry..."

Erika Schoff

"I can’t say enough good things about this place! They have excellent prices and can make most of the dishes vegan, and I have loved everything I..."

Jamie Rye

"I got the spicy salmon rice bowl & it was SO fresh! The team was very personable & nice despite the place starting to get a little busy. Lively..."

Steve Reed

"This place is awesome. Their menu is great and gives you a lot of selections. Always good food and always good service, at a fair price. It's my..."

Brody

"Love this place. I variety of items and all good. Never had a bad meal there. Their byo salad is worth every penny. Try the Thai tea. Pics are a..."

Michael Waldo

"favorite food spot in columbus, hands down. their tofu rice bowls are great for vegetarians, w an option to make the sauces vegan as well. 10/10..."

Reagan Friend

"I love Poke bowl so much and Cornerstone has a very good Spicy bowl. Sometimes you don't need anything fancy or too much, just very simple! This..."

Navapat K

"Really neat little neighborhood deli. Wide variety of food available as well as a deli as you'd expect. Good sitting areas in two..."

James Hall

"Don’t let this little deli fool you this is a hidden gem! Service is fast and friendly and the food… AMAZING! 🤤 I originally came in for the..."

Chantez Harper

"Delicious and cheap. I love the green jasmine bubble tea $3.99 Very good BBQ Eel roll with avocado $6.99 All prices with taxes..."

Israel Alberto Roldan Vega

Satori Ramen Bar

85/100 (1673 ratings)

"Sometimes, if you are very lucky, life brings you a perfectly fried chicken cutlet: crunchy, salty, and hot. Today was one of those days with..."

Dave Thomas

"I ordered the tonkotsu ramen. The marinated egg tastes amazing melting in your mouth. The pork could be less thicker. The broth smells great but..."

Vincent Lam

"The shoyu ramen was so good! Expertly and quickly prepared. It had so many ingredients, the variety was so nice, the noodles were perfect. I got..."

Amy Touassi

"Let me start by saying I don’t ever eat ramen noodles at home. Just don’t like them. Nor do I eat dark meat chicken. Don’t know why. But. At..."

David Harris

"We had an awesome dinner before the Old Dominion show at Nationwide! Easy walk from the arena to the Market. I had the Tonkotsu, and my spouse had..."

Michael Menninger

"9/10 The broth is up there with the best in Columbus and the menu options they have are a great variety. Probably my top choice of places to eat in..."

Garrett Rich

"I had my first ramen shop experience here. The food was excellent and I highly recommend it. Just be sure to pay attention to when your order number..."

Inokiulus

"Ramen was delicious! This isn't your 20 cent ramen from Kroger. A rich pork broth with pork and marinated soft boiled egg, along with mushrooms,..."

Joseph Ottaviano

"I go here two times a week some weeks. The Karakapow is amazing. I get spice level 2 and it’s pretty spicy but not “I’m dying” spicy. You can..."

Alan Plotts

"2 for 2. We went to Meshikou last night and Satori this afternoon. Both are very good but I think Satori is a step up. Had the miso ramen. All..."

C B

"Over all, great experience! I was psyched when I learned a ramen bar was being put in North Market and Satori lived up to all my expectations! This..."

Jonah Gilbert

"Got the Kara bowl, spicy level of 4. For an Asian person that spice lvl is definitely there! Fast service as..."

Aleson Xiong

"The Kara-Kapow (Spicy Level 2) Ramen was very flavorful! Would recommend this spot if you want to try ramen in the area. I wish I had gotten Pork..."

Jose Espino

"Loved it. The tame was delicious, homemade noodles, marinated eggs and delicious fried chicken. Quick and courteous service and affordable..."

yeny flor

"Great service, very friendly staff, sitting at the counter is reminiscent of Japan. They also are making some really good ramen. I got the spicy, it..."

Brett zumFelde

Peking Dynasty Express

84/100 (1435 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had never been here before and was highly impressed!! The ambiance was casual but had an air of refinement. Compared to other Asian restaurants I..."

Christina Clark

"The food is delicious! Very well seasoned and freshly made. The inside is a nice relaxed setting. Very friendly..."

Ashley Coe

"This is my favorite new casual Chinese restaurant in Columbus!! The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the hot and sour soup was the..."

Allen Kinzalow

"Great choice in Bourbons. Top notch in dining and all the food is excellent. Alot of locals ordering take-out. So that should tell you something. A+..."

Randy Mayes

"Delicious food strong zombie general Tso’s and ribs. Second time at this place enjoyed both times (tried the crispy duck last time) portions are..."

Britnee Bryant

"The lunch special is both priced and portioned well. The restaurant offers dine in and carryout. The space has plenty of seating and boasts a fully..."

LaTanya Thornton

"Really good food. Since Covid they are not set up to eat in. I've been eating here for many years. Never had a bad dish. Wonton soup and house freied..."

Robin Stith

"I have eating here a few times. Food is consistent and service is very good. Price is a little steep especially for the amount of meat that comes..."

Mike Butcher

"The food is always top notch in flavor, quality, and amount. Prices are fair, and the people working at Peking are kind, helpful, and wonderful at..."

Melanie Grimm

"Good place to eat. I love it. Go there all the..."

Julia Jones

"Great food at great prices. Upscale dining area that was totally unexpected and a..."

Tammy Tull

"Great spot to enjoy Classic American Chinese food on the South East side of Cbus. Their menu is very extensive and have a great entrees dinner..."

Adam C.

"I've eaten there almost once a week for the past month. Quick, accurate, consistent, and great..."

Meredith

"The staff is always nice. They keep the place neat. Portions used to be worth the price.. Now things are a little..."

OUT N' ABOUT

"Classic Chinese-American take out. Beef with string beans is very good. General tsos is yummy. Shrimp fried rice was made very..."

Joe Coville

Pho Shiki

84/100 (1106 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent experience. First visit of many! The service was great. The whole staff answered our many questions since this was our first Vietnamese..."

Joe Seibert

"The atmosphere of the restaurant is very calm and welcoming. The service is fast, and very friendly. But the best part is the amazing food that they..."

Sam

"Good ambience. Enjoyed Vietnamese food. Do not remember the name of the food items but it was an awesome meal. Bit expensive though! Good options for..."

Omkar Kulkarni

"Great food and service. I have never left disappointed. Try the Pho Shiki roll, the crunchy munchy and crab rangoons! You will not leave..."

Danielle Klein

"Pho done right. I'm a sucker for good Pho. I won't claim to be a Pho aficionado, but I once had a pretty good Vietnamese friend I hung out with. I..."

Professional Eater Mike

"Great place for fresh delicious food with a difference1. I have eaten at this restaurant at least 20 times and NEVER had bad service or anything..."

Momtraveling

"YUM!. I absolutely love this place. Everything I've ordered has been delicious and the wait staff is wonderful! Our typical waiter is John and we..."

OkayLauren

"I really enjoy this place, I have never had bad..."

Mariah

"Pho Shiki roll is to die for, and the crab Rangoon is unlike any..."

Jason F.

"This place serves Vietnamese and Japanese food. The Pho is very delicious and deserve a good thumb up. However, the rice menu is just alright..."

Ghost

"Great Western-style Sushi. Some might go for the Pho, which is wonderful. For me, though, the western-style sushi - particularly the Columbus roll..."

Rob A

"Amazing - You MUST go!. I was on a business trip to Columbus, IN and found these guys. They are brand new and NEED to get the word out: these guys..."

Michelle

"Fantastic lunch! It was quick and extremely delicious! We had potstickers for an appetizer. I had the chicken teriyaki and my daughter had a chicken..."

Tracy Stults

"Everyone enjoyed our visit. Covid protocols were still in place which caused a short wait to be seated, BUT the wait was well worth it. The food was..."

Marshall Whitaker

"My family and I love this place! The sushi is delicious and always fresh. The portions aren't too big so you don't feel like you're wasting food. My..."

Marsha Combs

"Had Pho, combo platter, and coffee. All was..."

David Mathews

"Oh my soul was amazing like spearmint flavor sushi to die for so fresh and the fried riced was shimp fried rice with while shrimp not but and pieces..."

katherine m. parton

"Nice cozy little restaurant. Lots of options on the menu. Fast and efficient service. Authentic Japanese and Vietnamese..."

Hisham Mozaffar

"I love this place! The food is amazing, portions are great compared to the price and the staff is always friendly. It has lower lighting but it makes..."

Lanie Moore

Meshikou

84/100 (2243 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"So, as cultured as I consider myself... I never would have tried a restaurant which serves ramen (that’s poor college days food, right?) of my own..."

Derrick Blake

"This is the only place we go for ramen. Our favorite is the Meshikou Black. Always friendly staff and bomb ass food. The crab tacos are good, but we..."

Tracy Napier

"First authentic ramen experience while I'm on vacation from MN. The place has a fantastic atmosphere! The staff was nice and helpful with explaining..."

Bailey Douglas Sammet

"This place is absolutely amazing! They accommodate to any request I have ever made and offer some of the best grub in town! Those chaschu buns are..."

Dah Veed

"Researched “best ramen in Columbus” and these guys were consistently on top, so I went there. I loved it so much that I ordered a second bowl! ..."

Eric Sanderson

"I've only been here twice, but I'm obsessed with their ramen. Beautifully presented, incredibly tasty noodle bowls that make me smile with every..."

Paul Amato

"Best Ramen ever!!! Friendly staff and great portions!!! The pork belly and tenderloins are to die for!!! Keep up the great work!!!..."

Craddolph Duane Jordan Mychael

"Super friendly staff, answered any questions we had about the menu with it being our first time there. Food was delicious, and the experience was..."

Marcus Bumgardner

"This food is absolutely amazing and so was the service. Great tea, entrees, and appetizers. The pork steamed bun were the best I've ever..."

Haley Jaynes

"Our server/bartender was wonderful, (longish hair, beard) taught me about ramen and explained each dish for me. Made me feel at home. Will be back..."

Jessica Rae Cox

"By far by the best ramen in Columbus! Great ambience and friendly staff. The service is probably the best I've ever had at any..."

Shawn Martize

"Very tasty bowl of Ramen. Generous portions, and a lovely, knowledgeable waitress. Will definitely return👍 I ordered the spicy one......"

Kathy Scarberry Murdock

"The best Ramen that I have ever had. I would highly recommend this place, I know that I will go back for sure. I was just there yesterday and I'm..."

Robbi Markovich Maycock

"Complex broth. Tender noodles. Charred pork belly. Everything you want in a ramen. I'd recommend the fireball paitan or the Mala. Super friendly..."

Alyssa Chenault

"Don’t know why this is marked as a clothing store...best Ramen I have eaten in a long..."

Chris Partlow

"Great food and atmosphere! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable of the..."

Angela Staker

"This place is my favorite. We drive 45 mins to eat here every week. Consistent. Friendly service. Awesome..."

Kristan Winsky

"I absolutely love this little gem. My son brought my husband and I here for dinner and we've been back 3 times now. Love the Shoyu Paitan Ramen..."

Michele Kenefick

"Best Japanese Ramen in Columbus, Ohio. My friends and I come here once to twice a week here and the food quality and service never disappoints. The..."

Anthony Lam

"Small place with vet friendly servers. The food was very good but I wish there was flexibility when ordering. I wish I can add anything I want on my..."

Mohammed Hussain

"By far the best Ramen place in central Ohio! It also has the distinction of being my favorite restaurant all together! Their Meshikou black..."

Quentin Pruneau

"Late review but unforgettable experience! As the name suggests, this restaurant is known for its ramen but you definitely can’t ignore the..."

Trung Phan

"At Meshikou Ramen, the quality of the food is truly extraordinary. The appetizers, which included pot stickers and fried chicken, were nothing short..."

Stephen Smith

"An absolute favorite ramen restaurant. The broth is home made with prefect season. The noodles are boiled in house to a perfect firmness. The aroma..."

Alex Branderhorst

"I keep looking for a place like many of the ramen restaurants in Japan. This one was good but still a bit off. Definitely delicious and VERY close to..."

Stephen Kalicki (Seadweller43)

"Atmosphere immediately hits you soon as you walk in the door. Dark, softly lit with nice touches of wood and background music is pop punk, which was..."

Daniel Vivas

"KFC chicken is very good, perfect crunchiness, a little bit too sweet for me. Ramen is good quality but just not impressed. Would like to try a..."

Peanut Pupper

"my sister and i come here pretty frequently and it’s safe to say i have never been disappointed!! it’s super good every time :) the environment..."

Zoe Sena

Eastern Palace

Non-smoking restaurants

Takeout

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"25 years and I've tried many but always return to the best in Ohio!! Tony and his family always welcome us with a smile. We love everything from egg..."

Allie L Acosta-Krafft

"Love this place. Great food wonderful staff. Never had a bad experience of food. I try something different every time I go. Never a let down. You..."

Pammie Cakes

"Outstanding food and service. My family and friends have eaten ther for years. My husband and I go back to the China Royal days when Tony and..."

Marylyn Oldham

"Food is always wonderful. Today we brought out infant grandchildren. They LOVED the food and our waitress was so very nice to them, even though..."

Julie Weitz Walsh

"I am so glad I discovered that Eastern Palace existed! I was not feeling well, but was craving the healing powers of Pho. I ordered Chicken/Chicken..."

Tamara Gardner

"The best Chinese food .... Ever! The staff is so sweet and always take good care of you! You have to try it! You won't be..."

Denise Metzger Kelling

"Wish we could get Tony to open one in SW FL! Wonderful, delicious food and friendly..."

Barb Bowser Floyd

"We absolutely love The food, the friendly service, your comfortable atmosphere, and really everything about Eastern Palace. We've been customers for..."

Mary Crutchfield

"I've been coming to the Palace since the China Royal days. Hands down best Asian cuisine in Columbus. Even though their Chinese is great, I go for..."

Dustin Myers

"Drive 45min to eat here. Fresh food. Excellent service. Got there when they opened today (14) of us for a last minute lunch. Our server Mike was..."

Matt Miller

"Great sushi, good prices and friendly staff. My favorite place in..."

Michael Willett

"Great food! The service was tootch and the soju was..."

Dale Dugas AP

"My favorite place!!! Always excellent service and..."

Chasity Penrose Scarbrough

"Came from New York to visit friends and they asked i had eaten WOR SUE GAI ... So instead of going to eat THAI food we stopped in ... needless to say..."

Ray Santana

"Best Egg Roll and Crab Rangoon I have ever had in my life can’t wait to try more food. I’ve been on the East side of Columbus for a few years now..."

Delcie Timmons

"This is easily my new favorite Chinese dining in C bus. Previously an Asian favorite in Dublin was at the top of the list. I hope the fact my FIL..."

James Barnett

"Best kept secret, clean and beautiful atmosphere. The silver dragon "Charlie" Is worth the visit alone. Full..."

Nikki Bishop

"My wife’s warsugia that she hasn’t had since high school, was amazing. She hasn’t had it since the New China Restaurant in Whitehall had it...."

Robert V.

"I stopped for the first time Monday 9/11, the food and service was great just about the best I have ever had in Columbus. So I went back again today,..."

Wayne Charles

"The food was good. I recommend their fried dumplings, sake too 😋 service was excellent. Very nice..."

Oussema Dhieb

"Overall is a good place. It is open when most if other restaurants are closed. The food is fairly cheap, served fast. Seems like they also have life..."

Vasily Geyko

"I have been coming to this restaurant since I was a baby (when it used to be known as China Royal). Food is always delicious. Order the wonton soup..."

Mark McCray

"Great food, great service, and great drinks! One of a few places in the city with the best egg rolls..."

Michael Adams

"Another hidden gem. Beautiful interior. Great food. Friendly..."

Carol Couch

"The food is always freshly 😋 made. The Seafood spring rolls are the..."

Toya Tatum

"Awesome food!! Great visually on the plate and on the tongue! Staff is charming and friendly. Full bar and exotic beers it appears. Decor is VERY..."

Clayton Giovanni M.

"Courtney was an amazing server! Ask for their homemade orange sweet/sour. It's more yellow and translucent and delicious! Food was good, place was..."

Ken Stratman

"The food was wonderful and like the other times I've eaten there I don't ever know which is better the food or service and the friendly welcoming..."

william austin

Tokyo Iii

83/100 (303 ratings)

Restaurants

Japanese

"This place is awesome! If you like sushi, you need to come here. If you come Tuesday through Thursday, the sushi is 50% off. The food is delicious...."

Robert Larson

"The food was ok. Lunch special is amazing. I had the steak and scallops. Great place to bring the kids atmosphere was..."

J Shavers

"1st time, we tried both soups that came with the dinner. My daughter tofu and seaweed not for me. The mushroom soup was ok I would have like more..."

angela davis

"Fantastic food and service! I have been here multiple times and enjoyed every visit. The sushi is incredibly fresh and has a very good presentation...."

David Thomas

"Our Chef, Lucky, was amazing and was very happy and also active. They launched food into our mouths and it was very delicious. The customer service..."

TheRealGeoDash (Travis Silva)

"Delicious food and service. Hibachi cooks are friendly and fun! And this place always has coupons and..."

Liz Angelica

"I sat at the Sushi Bar and ate the Sushi, not the Hibachi. The food was good but not exceptional. The pickled ginger was dull, lacking a certain..."

Forrest Ruby

"We’ve been twice this month during their 1 year anniversary special and both trips were fantastic. All staff were very courteous and prompt. I’m..."

PQ D

Barbacoa

"After my first visit, I love this place. I had a barbacoa burrito, which came with chips and salsa, and had the "dragon egg", a fried, stuffed..."

Joseph Adams

"This is now Poke Bros. Barbacoa was there for about a month, maybe 2 or 3 months, before closing. Prior to that, it was Rippers, which I thought was..."

whydoyou wanttoknow

"Solid food with great prices! Cool Mexican-Asian menu. Drink prices are awesome with only $2 beers (including craft). Definitely worth checking..."

Dylan Williams

"Great place! Food was delish! Met the owner, DJ, very hospitable and committed to serving his customers. Help spread the word so this place blows..."

Don Richmon Caluya

"Really good food, great service, delicious drinks and great atmosphere! The main boss was very knowledgeable and used great key words when describing..."

Tanner Gottfried

"Good food, good prices, and a friendly staff. Highly..."

Nicholas Mastricola

"Great food, great staff, and affordable..."

Jayson Velazquez

"March 8, 2019 Ohio State University..."

Victor Multanen

"Best Taco in..."

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David Caldwell

House Of Japan

83/100 (5423 ratings)

"I've been going to house of japan since they opened the first one off Tuttle crossing. The one thing that I have noticed is the cuts of meat have..."

TC

"Excellent hibachi. I dont see how you can get a wrong order since they verify it twice with you. my gf and i go here a lot during lunch times. you..."

Josh R

"Must try the buckeye..."

Captain Salty

"Great Japanese Steakhouse. The atmosphere and food are both excellent. If you haven't had the egg yolk sauce on your seafood/chicken it is a must..."

Briggy

"This is my favorite restaurant to eat..."

Ryan Prince

"Great atmosphere during the holidays. I ate at HOJ during the holidays. The place was packed, our table was completely filled, and the food was..."

Klahdane

"We love this place! I know my rating is not all 5, but it’s only because your experience is different every time. We have had fantastic chefs,..."

Keli Young

"Hibachi for the win! I was craving chicken habachi on this day. We were seated right away. The salad had a ginger like dressing on it. I'm not a huge..."

Ms. Monica

"The food was great! Our chef interacted with the table and my 6 year old grandson well. I ordered steak and asked for it to be cooked medium, and it..."

John Mabry

"Came here for lunch with my family and sister and her kids (ages from 8 months to 7 years old) and they all had a good time. The chef did a great job..."

Brittany Block

"I’ve been coming here my entire life & I have to say this was the best food I’ve ever had here. I ordered the imperial feast for 2. Delicious as..."

Savannah Ciotola

"Absolutely amazing! My wife had been for lunch a couple of times, so we decided to give it a try for dinner. We had 2 appetizers (crab ragoons,..."

Erik Nay

"Ive been going there for years before we left the area 10 years ago. It is good food but fyi 3 tiny pieces of shrimp in the lunch imperial feast was..."

Connie Post

"The food here was perfect. A bit on the expensive side, but I did get one of the most expensive meals on the menu. The food was extremely well cooked..."

Justin Sweet

"Always love the opportunity to eat here. Due to “insurance” or maybe lake to pay the extra insurance they no longer do cool fire presentations..."

Nate Sexton

"I joined family to celebrate birthdays. The food was okay, the kids enjoyed the cooking, They no longer offer the sherbet unless you request it. ..."

Tammi Post

"First time dining here! We were just having a wonderful meal and was overwhelmed with all the food. Very very delicious and our cook was hilarious..."

Bobbi Jo Fields

"The food is delicious, and comes out great every time! Service, on the other hand is very inconsistent. Many times, like today, it feels like the..."

Albert Mathaus

"The only food I literally DREAM about. This morning I made up a song about the egg yolk sauce because I was so excited to know I was going this..."

Colleen Kochensparger

Sushi En Columbus

83/100 (1064 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"Best sushi in Columbus area. Great service and staff is very knowledgeable. Love when the the chefs yell out as customers enter and leave. Always..."

StanLikesFood

"We are here a few times on business trips and to food is always great, service is good and the cocktails are wonderful. A definite favorite while in..."

Crystal Parker

"My friends and family and I have eaten here multiple times. I have left satisfied every time! Everything is fresh and clean and the service is for..."

Steph

"Creative presentations. Friendly sushi chefs. Gave us two free creations. Fresh, clean, creative. Can't wait to go..."

Wendywino99

"The guys behind the sushi bar are awesome. I am a vegetarian and they come up with the most innovative and yummy combos of..."

Amy

"I have never been disappointed. Great sushi and the chefs have great spontaneous dishes they will create and give to you to try for..."

TC

"Great place!. This is a great restaurant. Decor is simple but nice, you get great value for your money, the wait staff knows the menu, and the food..."

Mari

"LOVED IT!!!! I went to Sushi En with my 13 year old son for the first time 2 weeks ago. We loved everything we had. So fresh and delicious! Our..."

Amanda

"Fresh Sushi.... The dining room is kinda of small, but the food is always good. The crunchy roll is..."

Ace

"Absolutely love this place! The staff is always friendly and attentive! Every sushi roll i've tried is fresh and delicious! Worth your time and..."

Indycritic

"Great sushi somewhat expensive.... Sushi En in my opinion is one of the better sushi restaurants in Columbus. I have never had a problem with the..."

Foodfreak

"Fan-wow-tastic!. This has to be easily one of my top 10 best meals of ALL TIME. First of all, you arrive on a very unassuming front which honestly..."

Erik Luna

"today was my first time trying seafood Let alone sushi. We decided to grab a couple different options. The staff was so nice. It was a very fun..."

Makayla Ann

"When it comes to sushi in the Columbus area, this place has to be one of the best I have had. Wide variety and many rolls that are unique to this..."

oliverw24

"Had a great time here. The kids were asking for sushi and we picked this place. They all loved it and the food was great. Really enjoyed the Las..."

bryan rooth

"Look at this kids mochi we were surprised with after ordering the sushi boat for our family! Cynthia took AMAZING care of us! Thank you, chefs and..."

Julie Beroukas

"I cannot tell you how much I love this place. I try and eat here once a week for lunch. Sushi is always fresh and amazing but the goto is the..."

William Swiatek

"I LOVE Sushi En. I get the beef bibimbop and a roll of the samurai every time. It never fails to amaze me. When I have had other sushi rolls, they..."

Victor Kent

"Sushi En's happy hour is 🔥 - wine, select sushi and apps are 50% off. Warm rice with the sushi is so delicious and fresh. You can tell the chefs..."

Chrissy

"This is such a cozy atmosphere for a small get together. The sushi is always perfect and doesn't fall apart when you pick it up. The Udon broth is..."

Cassandra Meaker

"This place was decorated lovely and clean. The udon was a little bland, just like udon in hot seaweed water. Shrimp tempura was great but vegetable..."

Vincent Lam

"Great food and great service. Great vegetarian options for non meat eaters. Been to many Japanese restaurants around Columbus but I'm glad to get try..."

karl velarde

"This is the ABSOLUTE best place for fresh sushi in Columbus Ohio! Love the happy hour and lunch specials. But overall everything is 100% amazing and..."

Monica Campbell

"Tried this place out and it was pretty darn good for being the hole in the wall that it is. We had 2 orders of pork gyoza(they are deep fried btw)...."

Jacob Golick

"Food was fantastic! Go for lunch and get this bento box with a little bit of everything plus soup and salad for less than..."

Christina Vincent

"For those wanting to venture outside of Kroger sushi a bit, this is a great place to start! Sushi En's menu contains pages of options, which came off..."

V-Man

"If you enjoy sushi you will love this restaurant. The chef is very experienced and his rolls taste incredible. The staff is very friendly and the..."

Patrick Halstead

"Delicious! Have gone twice to dine in and the sushi and rolls have been perfect. You can’t tell from the outside, but take a chance. So..."

Jeanne McGrath

"Been to many sushi places and this place was only okay. Even just adding some sauces to their rolls would have helped make them taste considerably..."

Michelle Visgak

"Food was quickly prepared but certainly didn't taste rushed. Massive menu with lots of options including non sushi options. Many items that were very..."

Zachary Powell

Ampersand Asian Supper Club

"Hey folks, so here’s the scoop: if you ever find yourself wandering High Street in Columbus and get a hankering for some really good food, you..."

Geronimo Carlo Ramos

"YUM!!! We got the tonkotsu and the crab rangoon and I would eat it all again tomorrow. I usually get bored halfway through a bowl of ramen, the same..."

Mackenzie Balle

"I had to give Ampersand five stars on everything 😂👍🏽 I love a good ramen and it’s getting cold so it’s the perfect time. The appetizers..."

Eric Watts Jr.

"A staple of the downtown Columbus ramen experience. A nice atmosphere with even a tatami room (though you need to call ahead to get seated there). ..."

Daniel Vivas

"Inviting open and bright vibes. Attentive and warm service. And the flavors...I want to try more but I only have 1 meal to give on my business trip..."

Geocentricity

"The food was outstanding. The flavors were sophisticated and complex. The chef and staff were attentive and pleasant. The atmosphere was chill in..."

Ashley Bread

"This is the first time I give a restaurant a 5/5 star review!! Ampersand is legit our favorite place, we have tried all the ramens and all the..."

Dani Cuevas

"Great place to have a couple of drinks and try a fusion Asian cuisine. They allow pets if seated outside and are really accommodating! Pork belly..."

Kartik Reddy

"This was my second time there. The food is amazing 🤩 it's hard to describe the flavors but everything blends well together. Amber my server very..."

Joseph Purpura (Joey)

"The ingredients were fresh, the portion sizes were generous, and the flavor was great. We especially loved the messy..."

Kate

Hai Poke

"Can never go wrong with pizza and alcohol. Fun bar scene with both indoor and outdoor seating available (weather permitting). Mikey's late night..."

Abby Humphrey

"Unique experience!! We stopped in for a quick drink at the bar. Super cool place with lots of interesting decorations. Friendly bartender and fast..."

D

"I wish I could give the Monday night Woodhouse vegan pop eighteen or twenty stars. This is some of the best vegan food I’ve had, hands down. It’s..."

Ely Margolis

"Great place to find a good selection of different drinks, good atmosphere and the service was top notch...."

Cal O'Connell

"Fun place to hang out! However the bartender was not that friendly .. I give it 5 stars for the decor, location, and the unique indoor and outdoor..."

Emily Menshouse

"Excellent cocktails, friendly environment, dog friendly, staff is attentive and conversational. I bring all my in town and out of town friends here...."

Lennon Sweeney

"Love everything about this place. Including the Coors Banquet bottles..."

Megan Weber

"Such an adorable little bar! They play good music and the staff is so..."

Brandee Youngclaus

"Karaoke Tuesdays and Trivia Wednesdays are a ton of fun, and make sure you try the Baja Blasted..."

Liam Newberry

"bartender, i think his name was alec. crushed it. great bartender very friendly very..."

Dame

"I met my husband here 7 years ago! It's fun to come back & reminisce as married people. It's always a stellar time..."

Brandy Brown

"Great food and great staff. Always a great night when you play trivia there Tuesdays and..."

HQ Chen

"This place is not to be overlooked when you're in the short north! It was so fun and inviting. I will definitely be..."

Kadie Meadows

"Trey is literally the absolute dreamiest man I have ever laid eyes on. I just can’t..."

Matthew Boyles

"Fantastic place to grab a drink. The bartender Alex is phenomenal! Love this..."

Craig Wolfe

The 1126 Restaurant

83/100 (1153 ratings)

"1126 is the best! Delicious food and great drinks! Highly recommend everyone to stop here and check it out. You won't be disappointed! If you get a..."

Vanessa Long

"Visited this establishment last night and loved it! The staff was amazing and took such good care of us. Everything we ordered was delicious and the..."

Susan Schreiber Kettlewell

"Great..."

Anthony Sutton

"Great experience. My little sister wanted to gather here with family, friends and colleagues for drinks and food for her birthday, and her husband..."

I am Adrian Scott

"Visited with a friend while we were out exploring restaurants we haven’t tried before. The Tiger roll we ordered and shared was delicious! Good..."

Julia Faeth

"Best sushi restaurant I’ve been to in Columbus so far. The vibes and most importantly the food are on point. Apps included shumai and the soft..."

Trung Phan

"Fantastic sushi in the heart of short north. Fun, unique and creative rolls that are fresh and reasonably priced. Service is great and really helpful..."

jonah sigel

"Delicious food and great service! We sat right by the window, so tons of natural light and people watching! I wish I could remember everything we..."

Regina Hunter

"Delicious sushi! My boyfriend is picky and said this is the best sushi in Columbus! He even recommended it to his friend who is a great cook from..."

Jenny

"Overall this is one of my new top favorite sushi places next to Oshio. The only thing I didn't care for was the prices, a little expensive, BUT the..."

Cara Shaw

"For the high quality of everything about this restaurant and the amazing sushi especially, it's a great value. A bluefin tuna roll was $10 and we had..."

Jordan Dearth

"Omg fresh and flavor-ful! What a nice hidden gem with moderate pricing and generous portions that leave you feeling satisfied. The ambiance is..."

Ms Davis

"Can you say awesome ! This place in my opinion has the best Hibachi in all of Columbus! Everything is fresh and hearty! When Arrive to this fine..."

T R

"When you come, ask for Eli! He was super attentive and gave great recs on drinks and sushi options. 1126 is reasonably priced and a great walking..."

Kelsey Anderson

"Went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend and got to have Tina as our server, she was so kind about my peanut allergy and had amazing..."

Thalia McKamie

"This is an excellent sushi restaurant with a classy vibe and bar. They have one of the more unique sushi menus I've seen locally. The sashimi I've..."

Kessashun Arthur

"Comfortable average paced restaurant. The appetizers and sushi were certainly among the best and reasonably priced for Columbus. Most of the staff..."

Paulina Grajewski

"Literally THE best sushi I’ve ever had! I eat here once if not twice a week and it never disappoints. The staff is always super polite &..."

Jordan Kavanaugh

"The sushi was phenomenal. We were very happy with the flavor and freshness, especially the Bluefin Tuna special. It all just melted in your..."

Heather Vazquez

"Fresh sushi and great service!! I definitely recommend you try their cold appetizers… their omakase was delicious as well. Will come back..."

Ha Neul Lee

Noodles & Company

Wheelchair Accessible

"I totally loved the veg options and the taste I had today. I have been to this restaurant 5-6 years back and I had Chinese this noodles which I..."

Mallanagouda Patil

"The employees here were very friendly and super focused on service. The food was good but my sauce was almost none existent. Wasn't bad, just a..."

Dave Harmon

"Though a bit slower than most Noodles & Co around, it always supplies a tasty meal. I Particularly recommend the Mac and cheese. Please also keep..."

SoulSilverSaint

"For noodles, it's fast food. Always done right though and hard to beat the service and speed. Friendly fast service. Place is always clean and..."

patrick howard

"Food is always goood! Love their food and ice water! Always love noodles and company place ! Also, affordable, healthy meals!..."

A F

"Great food.. pleasant place so are the staff.. chicken Thai soup is a good one to start ... small and enclosed..."

Rohini Yalamanchilli

"Food was an acquired taste. Pesto with such a runny sauce was a first for me. Presentation in the plate was too rushed. Loved the herbs and spices...."

Nicholas Kaniaris

"I'd give six stars to the lady who waited on me. She was so kind and friendly. The food is soooo good. The birthday girl lives in Springfield and..."

Annette Hall

"Nice place for casual meal. Portion is small. Dining room is clean. Outdoor seating is available. Beverage counter is..."

Lilian Sng

"I love their options for low carb and healthy diets!! I got the chicken Veracruz salad which was just amazing. For the keto diet I opted out of the..."

Michelle Katona

"Today we tried the Gemini Place location. Friendly & informative guy at the counter took our order of Japanese Pan Noodles & Pad Thai. Food was..."

C W Cox

"I get carry out here frequently. I always get the exact same meal which is the stuffed tortellini Rosa and I add parmesan crusted chicken and red..."

julie pack

"Great noodles and good amount . Reasonably prized . The japanese pan noodles and tortellini were my favorite. Loved it..."

Sudhar

"Clean, fast, and good food! Kailey was especially..."

Trevor Baker

"While the food was great, the real star was the service. Our entire fencing team came in to order. Due to a failure in forethought, we had NOT..."

Robbie Garber

"Love this place. Always a great time & great..."

Milo Mannino

Noodles & Company

"One of my favorite lunch in a pinch spots. The food is ready quickly! At the end of the day, it’s a noodles and company, but it executed what I..."

Quentin Pruneau

"I especially enjoy the Asian noodle soup choices. Service at this restaurant is always very good..."

Ellen Dacey

"Food is always good!!! This review is about the staff at Grandview location. I unfortunately left my backpack purse on the bench we sat at and left...."

Marta Morales

"My 3 cheese tortellini with added grilled chicken was freaking awesome... it was amazing I would recommend everyone trying it. I also gave it a..."

Trina Parsons

"It was so Yummy ! They actually let us come inside right as they were closing and let us get food and it was No problem! The man who worked up front..."

Madison Bennington

"Quinn was awesome and gave us an amazing experience. We flew in from Texas for a funeral and he was very..."

Jessica Bullard

"Pretty decent for a fast food pasta chain . 🤤 I'll be returning to try other things on the menu and posting..."

TQ Diego

"I absolutely love this location. I came here ordered my food and I saw how hard they were working there was someone who placed an online order with..."

anthony jacobs

"Best plant based chicken I’ve ever..."

Christina Lacey

"It was my first time I had this and man it's pretty delicious 🤤 food looks like something off the food..."

K H

Noodles & Company

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Food was Hot and fresh! Spaghetti and meatballs and cheesy garlic bread is what I’ve been craving! The guys working today we’re doing their best..."

Lisa mosley

"This was our first meal here and it was amazing... we'll be going back..."

Marcus Lee

Samurai Japanese Cusine & Sushi Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Jasmine was absolutely amazing!! She was timely and attentive. Our drink were made perfectly and the food was just as good. The fire roll is an..."

Danielle Comer

"I came in on my own to have a delicious sushi snack. You can sit down indoors, outdoors, at the bar, or at the sushi bar. I chose the sushi bar since..."

Craig Cowell

"First visit ever. Restaurant was recommended. Lots of seating inside and some seating outside. Nothing special that I noticed or could point out...."

MRS THEDFORD

"The sushi is to die for!! 😩😩😩😩❤️❤️❤️❤️ and the food is always fresh! My favorite thing here aside from the sushi is..."

LaKendra Huckaby

Taku Japanese Steakhouse

82/100 (3256 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Even at 9:00pm+ (right before closing) this restaurant did not disappoint. The greeter and our waitress were very nice and patient. We ordered a..."

Jasmine O'Conner

"Hana is amazing! We come here when we're in town and the service is always perfect. Hana is usually our bartender. Tonight we came down intending to..."

Nigel Ciappara

"This place is amazing, the food is great, the service outstanding, and the overall experience top notch. The sushi and hibachi grill is definitely..."

Erny Prada

"Didn’t know what to expect but downtown Columbus has GREAR sushi! I loved the quality of the rice in the rolls and the price was fair for the..."

Sajeev Mehta

"Great experience and delicious! Friendly service and the lunch specials are good prices. Loved the green tea, salad and shrimp..."

Rachel S

"We went for lunch, got bento boxes, sushi combos, and appetizers, tasty food and good value, will definitely come back when in the..."

WL Wang

"Fun night! They don't do reservations, but you can call ahead and that seems to help. We did the Hibachi and the food was fresh and well prepared! We..."

Helen Wheels

"Absolutely delicious and the service was amazing, everything was amazing and must try place if you have never..."

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