Spectacular food. Chicken with green peppercorn is one of my favorite dishes in Columbus.read more

I arrived at noon and the parking lot was already pretty full for this very unassuming Chinese…read morerestaurant from the outside. There is plenty of free parking which is nice. When I walked in the atmosphere was great, I could smell good food and heard conversations. There's a large area with large round tables to right and to the left are booths and almost all of them were full. The menu was a mix of Americanized Chinese, traditional Chinese and included Dim Sum as well. There were a number of dishes we didn't know much about and there were dishes being enjoyed by other customers that looked delicious. The wait staff was more than happy to explain the dishes and/or show us on the menu what someone was eating. They took very good care of us and shared the tasks of bringing our food, filling water, and just checking in. Now the food. The food came out very quickly! We all received a well filled bowl of rice. First out was the string beans, perfectly cooked, not droopy, and the flavors of garlic and hot peppers. Even though the peppers were there the heat was not overpowering at all. Next was the shredded pork with garlic sauce. The textures of the pork and bamboo shoots were a nice contrast and the sauce was perfectly balanced and craveable. The special grilled lamb, I was told, was some of the best in the city. It was tender and well spiced. Even when he said he was full he just couldn't stop eating it. For the dim sum order we got the shrimp dumplings, soup dumplings, scallion pancake, and sesame balls and they brought a soy sauce and a chili oil with them. The shrimp dumplings were tender but the dough was pretty sticky. I think this is normal and they were tasty with some of the oil on them. The scallion pancakes were very thin and gummy, this is the only thing we ordered that I would not get again. The soup dumplings were very small but packed a lot of flavor. The dough did stick together a bit so unfortunately some of the soup did leak out. The sesame balls were the hit and we're just the right amount of sweetness that we considered them desert. They were large, at least 2" in size, with a wonderful sesame seed covered exterior and a soft, sweet center. Chuan Jiang Hao Zi is a wonderful somewhat hidden gem. If you want traditional Chinese cuisine including all the different offal they have it and I would totally try it here over anyone else if I was brave enough. Portions were a good size for the price. I highly recommend checking them out!

You wouldn't think you could get decent Chinese food in Ohio but turns out you can. I wanted some…read morecomfort food and found this place well recommended. I got in just in time to order some food to be delivered. I got the thai basil chicken, the turnip cake, and the pork and shrimp siu mai. And I'll tell you, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. The basil chicken had that classic soy sweet flavor. The chicken was a little dry but otherwise a good flavor. The turnip cake was good, if maybe could have used a little more crust to it. The pork and shrimp siu mai was solid. All in all, a solid Chinese option if you're craving some Chinese in Columbus.

The restaurant was packed on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The service was quick and efficient. The…read morefood was amazing. Multiple flavors, textures and sauces combined to make an amazing meal. Really enjoyed sampling the scallion pancake and the crispy egg roll with hot mustard.

Wow, this restaurant is so delicious! We walked in and got seated right away. They went over how to…read moredo. The meals even asked us if we wanted to do hot pie or the Korean barbecue. We decided to do the hot pot so we all have our own little pots to eat out of. They have a little bar in the front of the restaurant where it has all kinds of fixings and dipping items, sesame, red bean balls. So delicious. I will say that the prices are a little much, especially if you're not someone that eats a lot. And if you decide to take whatever food that you have even if it's just the broth home, you have to pay an extra $14 for it. There is no meal options for people who had gastric bypass or can't eat a lot of food at once. Other than that, it is really tasty and delicious many options even vegan ones! We got all kinds of vegetables, tofu, and I got the shrimp dumplings. The waitress was also really friendly and patient with us.

Let me say first, I am a Chinese person and am confused why other Chinese would come here for…read morehotpot when there are better options in Columbus. The restaurant is very dark, even during the day. It definitely has more of a nightclub vibe. The servers were very attentive and most plates came out within two minutes That being said, it is definitely only a place I would come for lunch. The price for dinner is comparable with the mom&pop places in Columbus but with much worse broth and meat quality. They don't have strainer spoons for the hotpot :(

We were warmly greeted immediately which we greatly appreciated. Dishes were explained to us and…read morerecommended. Excellent customer service! The food was authentic Chinese cuisine. Delicious homemade noodles and I especially loved the steamed dumplings stuffed with cabbage and mushrooms. Their sauces are also homemade! So good! Oh you have to try their coconut custard lava dumpling! Amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant, if you're in the area check it out!

A local standout. I had lunch without a reservation with my family and a friend's family, and they…read morehandled our group well with two tables side by side with a space in between which made it easy to move around. We ordered a bunch of soupy pork buns (XLB)- hands down the favorite for the kids. They took a little longer to come out but everything else was quick. I got the Spicy Beef Stew Noodle with wide handmade noodles and baby bok choy. The Szechuan peppercorn spice hit just right-- tingly and balanced. The noodles were bouncy with a perfect bite, the bone broth was rich, and there was plenty of meat (a few pieces a bit tough, but still solid overall). Hubs got the Curry Chicken lunch special and cleaned his plate. Service was great. They default to forks, so ask for chopsticks and soup spoons if you prefer them. Ordering is through a tablet, which keeps things moving and you pay at the counter. Everyone left full and happy, which is really all you need to know. NOTES/TIPS: **Wheelchair-accessible. Easy parking in shared plaza lot. **Clean bathrooms. **Bonus: their takeout containers are high quality and reusable.

Sunflower has such warm and homey vibes whenever I go. They offer dim sum all throughout the day so…read moreyou can get it whenever you're craving! We got a few dim sum dishes as well as Chinese home style dishes as well. As for the dim sum dishes, the scallop dumplings were my favorite because of how chewy the skin was. Although the shrimp dumplings were good, they were on the soggier side. The chive dumplings were also super packed with pork and chives, and they were wonderfully crispy. The spicy pork dish was very good, with lots of thin sliced pork, squash, mushrooms, scallions, and onions. If you're into spicy food, definitely enjoy it with their pickled jalapeños and red pepper oil. Chinese stir fried veggies make it so easy to get your fiber in as well. These veggies were super flavorful with lots of garlic and they were tender too! We finished the meal with some fortune cookies and the best part of the meal was how friendly and sweet our servers were. The workers were elderly men and women and they were so nice. They made sure we had everything we needed and even gave us candy as we left. It reminded me of how much I loved seeing generations of families getting dim sum together on the weekends. Definitely will be back for more the next time my dim sum craving hits!

My son and I hit up this spot for the first time in a long time and it was as good as I recalled…read more We ordered a variety of dim sum and it was all great. We got there a bit late so they were running low on some things but gave us solid substitutes. No lobster dumpling? Here's some delicious scallop dumplings! No juicy pork bun? Have some quail egg dumplings! Service was prompt and friendly.

Tucked in this little plaza is this gem. Free parking in their shared lot and some neighborhood…read moreparking available around the area. There's a big community table inside for multiple small parties or a couple bigger ones, some 2 seaters, and a couple other seating options. It's a small, cozy, inviting, restaurant but they also have the option to rent their space out for small parties! We got some drinks to try and they were so very good! They were made well, balanced, and creative. The flavors they offered were very good and unique. We got their Pork Xiao Long Bao, small Chicken Karaage, and Pepper Tuna to start. The XLB was good but not memorable, flavorful and small bites. The Pepper Tuna was also pretty good but I would probably only get again if I was craving. Their Karaage was phenomenal, very flavorful, crispy, and made well. We really enjoyed this appetizer. We got the Tan Tan Men and Seafood Ramen. The Tan Tan Men was delicious, made well, umami, flavorful, and fulfilling. I think the broth was delicious and everything paired well together. I would recommend this dish. The Seafood Ramen was good but, I didn't feel the seafood was too memorable and the flavor was very light. I wish their ramen had a bit more topping variety but overall, made well and delicious. Staff was nice! They were a bit busy and didn't check in as often but they were nice and walked around. They answered a couple questions we had in the beginning and we're accomodating. I recommend Kirin for small groups, a casual date, delicious food, and very good vibe. I think they have a fun and delicious spin on classic and traditional dishes. I will be coming back!

We came in here for lunch on a week day. It was quiet and clean. The staff was very friendly and…read morewalked us through the menu. I ended up getting shrimp tempura ramen. It was very flavorful. I wish it was spicier but I enjoyed it and will be back

This is like hidden gem, I was in the area and look for Yelppies to help me out, and this…read morerestaurant popped up on Yelp, I thought I will give this a tried. Is not hard to find if you just follow your GPS, but if you just want to look for it, is kinda hidden, is behind the famous Waffle House. lol I went around 7pm on the weekdays, only maybe 3 cars parked outside. I'm not really sure they super slow on the weekdays or taken it easy day for them. What I mean by that you may ask? Well, when I walked in, I felt like they just open or they about to close, because after you at the counter, only the left side of the restaurant have lights on, on the right side the light is off, that's what I mean felt like they just open but not yet have all their lights turn off, or about to close, but I honestly think weekday is slow days for them, maybe? Anyway, the server which I only saw one, she really nice. There 2 different menus, one is the regular lunch and dinner Chinese restaurant menu, another smaller one is the dim sum, , not the full dim sum menu, maybe have 10-12 items I ordered the Beef Chow Fun, also on the dim sum menu is the Shrimp Rice Noodle. The Shrimp Rice Noodle is not one of the best, actually I think the dim sum here is not very good, I felt that they just giving the customer another options. The Beef Chow Fun is very good, so far I tried is one of the best in Columbus. I'm giving it 4 stars, will definitely Give it a try if you can just ignore half restaurant being close. lol

After a two-month break, Helen's Asian Kitchen is finally back! A true hidden gem tucked behind…read moreWaffle House, serving up comfort, flavor, and serious heart. My absolute favorite dish here is Spicy Crispy Beef - Gan Bian Niu Rou

The food was amazing! The sushi rolls were excellent -- I highly suggest the Buckeye Roll. The…read moreservice was great, we were immediately seated and our food was out quickly!

This restaurant is beautiful. Walking in you see a bar and the sushi making counter. We were…read moreseated in a booth. The waitress was very prompt, friendly and explained a few items. The menu is large. I had the appetizer Dinosaur Egg for my main, and it was delicious. It's a half avocado filled with crab, tuna, cheese, wasabi and soy sauce. Then it's wrapped in a thin dough and deep fried, or so it seemed. So good! It comes on a bed of lettuce and is not easily shareable. Recommend! The seven vegetable dumplings came a dark green color. They were good. Others tried a shrimp/pork dish on vegetables and a General Tso's. We will definitely return here as everything, food, service and ambiance was nice.

delicious!! hubby got black garlic and i got the pork miso ramen and they were both delicious and…read moreflavorful. we also got pork soup dumplings and they were good. def recommend!

FOOD - Curry Bomb Tonkotsu: good but the curry flavor was…read moremild and the broth was a little watery. The meat was tender. 4/5 - Pork & Crab Soup Dumplings (4 pc): good but not very soupy. 4/5 - Gyoza Dumplings (6 pc): tasty. 4/5 SERVICE: Ordered on a kiosk. You get a discount if you pay with cash. The food came out in a timely manner. 4/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I thought the food was good. There's tons of options. I would come back to try other items.

When walking in to this restaurant, you'll notice it has very minimal decor inside. But the staff…read morehas always been nice as well as helpful when you have questions about the menu. The food is always made fresh and hot in temperature. Doesn't usually require a long wait when you order to go. When I am in the area, this is usually one of my places I go to when I have a taste for Chinese food.

Absolutely blown away with the food and solid vegan options. I would eat here every day. Literally…read more10/10 no notes. Huge portions, friendly staff, and a chef who really cares. I will not gatekeep this incredible spot!!!