Okayyyy The Pearl definitely delivered…read more We started with the deviled eggs and they were a solid way to kick things off. Then came the wings. I wasn't obsessed with the blue cheese at first because I like mine a little stronger, but once I paired it with the sauce that came with the wings... chef's kiss. Together they were so good. The real star of the meal though? The jalapeño corn spoon bread with the honey butter. BABY. It was sweet, savory, buttery, and had just the right little kick. I will absolutely be ordering that every single time I come back. My friend tried both the baked oysters and the fried oysters, and she said the baked oysters were the winner because they had so much more flavor. Overall, such a cute spot with some really tasty food. The spoon bread alone is worth the visit. 8.8/10 Also Alex was our server! Super cute and fun she was the best!

We had brunch at The Pearl for Mother's Day and really enjoyed most of the dishes. The devils on…read morehorseback, jalapeño spoon bread, confit wings, and kimchi fried rice were all delicious. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and helpful, which we appreciated on such a busy day. The only downsides were the tater tots, which came out cold, and the hanger steak, which was unfortunately so chewy it was inedible. Everything else was great, so I'm hoping this was just an off moment in the kitchen.

Sadly, we were in town for a funeral, got to the church too early, so we took a walk around the…read morecorner. Although it was too early in the morning for all the stores to be open, it is a lovely, cute, quaint place. The food stalls looked wonderful and they even had a little gift section. If you're in the area, it's definitely a place you want to check out. We didn't go upstairs, we ate outside on some cute benches, but evidently they're seating inside upstairs.

The north market should be called international market…read more This wasy first time here and so many ppl told me their places in there that have really good food, but they did not tell me that it was food from other countries. So I was a little taken back you got a little bit of everything in this location is really small. And the parking is terrible but what can you expect for downtown? I had to take my ticket inside and if you purchased something from one of the vendors, they have to give you a QR code for the parking garage and it's two dollars for parking. We had Indian food and the food was delicious. The young lady behind the counter was so nice. She let us taste the chicken before purchasing our meals. The food in the North market is expensive. It was almost $40 for two people to eat. Then we had Jennie's ice cream afterwards and it was $15 for two scoops of ice cream. Customer service was great as all the vendors were awesome and explained everything to us. Is this something that I would do again know just because of the parking and most of the restaurants inside of Markette is not something that I would normally eat very clean. There is a second floor for you to sit. I don't know if they had an elevator. I didn't see one, but I know there are stairs to the second floor. Very busy long lines and you feel like you have to rush to order something because all lines were so long.

It's the consistency of quality of the foods and, friendly services that there was a wait on…read moreTuesday evening. Ordered Margarita Pizza, blackened chicken, Salmon salad, Thai Chicken Noodles, mushroom meat balls, and corn biscuits, along with drinks. Everything tasted fresh and scrumptious. Celebrated birthday and Denise and Amanda were wonderful host. Ambiance was loud but wonderful. Will go there again - soon.

Amazing food, amazing service, and an amazing atmosphere!…read more 10/10 would recommend coming here if you haven't!

When I read they are closing soon (6/28/26) I thought crap, I have a Columbus Independents voucher…read moreto use. Paid $25 for a $50 certificate. I rushed to get ready for their 3:00 happy hour. It's Friday. Paid $30 at a parking garage because it's ComFest weekend. Ugh. There were 2 people there. The bartender and a guy at the bar. The music was excruciatingly loud. I couldn't hear her and told her so. Then I heard they were doing things differently and something about hibachi. I then asked if they would accept my voucher. She took it to the bar guy, came back with it and said something I couldn't hear. I said so. She was informed they could not accept it. I declined to stay. It was disappointing since I made a special trip but even more annoying to not hear because of the music. Why stay open 2 more days? There were no customers and it's ComFest. And why not accept the voucher? Goodbye. Forno received my business.

I was looking forward to a good fusion meal. We came into fusion without any research, just off the…read morestreet. The sign said to seat yourself and we did. 15 minutes later there was no sign still of the wait staff. Finally we got the attention of someone who told us they were having staff problems and problems with the chef. That should have been our warning sign. Our order was for the pad thai, two sushi rolls, and poppers. The poppers were undercooked. The PadThai was made without the ingredients being mixed through and it was so salty that we couldn't finish it. the sushi rolls were kind of bland and the fried portions of the rolls were soggy. The raw fish in the sushi rolls was warm which made me wonder if I was going to spend the evening in urgent care. We were comped one of the appetizers but it couldn't make up for the missteps along the way. Piece of advice: if your staff is not organized and on board, don't open. The damage that can be done to your reputation isn't worth the one night of lost revenue. I wish it had been better but it made my last night in Columbus a bit disappointing.

Incredible service here from the minute we arrived. We were greeted so warmly. Server immediately…read morebrought over water and included a kids cup for our toddler. Food was delicious. Our 3 year old loved his chicken teriyaki (even brought over early without us having to request!). Sushi was incredible. Fresh, authentic, priced fairly. And delicious. We loved walking around outside after too!

Beautiful restaurant, located in a very Asian shopping venue…read more Service was very good, and the sushi was top notch. We'll definitely be back to explore some more of this (and the other surrounding shops/restaurants) Thanks to Steve Hofstetter, World Famous comedian, for the recommendation. I hope to see his photo on the wall next time we visit. :)

absolute best pho in columbus and a huge menu too if you want something else. staff is also always…read moreon it with service

Got the vegetarian pho and rare beef pho. It was very delicious and it came out very quick. Served…read morewas very nice and helpful.

Loved the food and service at Meshikou. Tried some appetizers, soju, and both curry dishes (broth…read moreand brothless). The flavor was spot on, and the dish portions were large and filling. I enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen staff do their thing. Will be returning to try some other menu items in the future.

We went here based on a recommendation of a vegan friend and it did not disappoint. They have 2…read morevegan ramens and one broth less ramen vegan also. I got the spicyv veg ramen and it was very good. Definitely recommended

I wanted soup and didn't want to cook, so Fukurya Ramen it was! Apparently they are best ramen in…read moreColumbus, and I agree! I got the chicken ramen (flavorful chicken bone broth topped with wood ear mushroom, marinated bamboo, spring onion, and served with panko-breaded chicken breast- I subbed Japanese fried chicken). It also comes with fresh ramen noodles but I swapped for GF noodles! It was really good, except I am didn't understand the spice level for the broth and chose half Chili which was NOT the move for this "medium spicy" girl. I filled half my bowl with the broth and the other half with water. It was still almost too spicy. I got husband "junk ramen" and "red dragon maze man" and myself "Japanese curry with fried tofu" for lunch tomorrow. I'm sure these will all also be delicious! It was made and at my door in 20 mins too. Can't wait to go out to eat in person here- soon!

My friend took me here for the first time and it was such a great experience. The Red Dragon Ramen…read morewas seriously amazing, like something you would see in a cookbook. The broth had so much flavor and the spicy level 2 was perfectfor me, it actually had a kick without being overwhelming. I also tried the panko chicken which was really crispy and paired well with the ramen. The vibe of the place is also great with all the lamps, flags, and decor. The servers were incredibly sweet and made the whole visit even better. They also have a happy hour menu with some great options at a discounted price, so it is definitely worth checking out. Since it is so close to where I live and work, I will definitely be going back again.

Great selection of ramen. We stop here every time we're in Columbus. Love the selection of sides…read moreand gyoza as well. Yum!!

I got the eel mini rice which was okay. The eel was good. The price was overpriced. If u want…read moresomeone fast and casual, this is a good place to come

Came here for a quick dinner before a show at A&R Music BarZ. Fast, casual service…read more Get the SZECHUAN NUMBING BEEF! It was absolutely wonderful and I can't stop thinking about it since going yesterday. Reminded me of Mapu Beef stew but with noodles instead of rice. Don't skip on the fried dumplings either! Both our servers were lovely. We enjoyed the window seating next to the sidewalk. It made for excellent people watching. A lovely experience overall.

Right downtown, Tiger+Lily is close by to the Palace Theater and works for pre-show dinner as it…read moredid for us on our first visit. Hip informal vib with ample but not big dining room. Quick and attentive service. We started with crispy dumplings (6), crispy egg rolls (2), and a scallion pancake. Bing, their crepe, wasn't available our night. My dining companions loved the pancake - for me perhaps a bit too much drizzled sauce. It was helpfully quartered when brought to the table so sharing was easy. The dumplings were indeed crispy and probably my favorite with a standard dark dipping sauce. The egg rolls were standard and perhaps a bit undersized and over fried, but a good creamy dipping sauce was a pivot away from the sweet chili sauce that usually accompanies such apps. Ramen is clearly the focus of the menu and three of us had ramen with chicken and one with pork. They spoke favorably of the broth and the combos of mushrooms, boiled egg, greens. I had the rice vermicelli with chicken that they called a salad. I was expecting the classic Vietnamese staple but this one had some adaptations, perhaps to a fusion or one might say less ethnic nod. Small things but the ample portion served in a small bowl made it hard to mix the rice noodles, lettuce, carrot, cucumber and chicken that is a common approach to the dish after drowning all the ingredients in both sweet sauce (nuoc cham), siracha and/or hoisin sauce. It only came with the nuoc cham. They brought Siracha when I asked for it, but I'm a fan of having these condiments on the table standard. Again, had the sense that the business lunch crowd that is probably the primary audience isn't likely to be as focused on the more authentic ingredients. The chicken was also not grilled and sliced but had a pleasant preparation. Just know it won't be the charred flavor that is so common. Finally, not to obsess on this one dish, but cutting the lettuce leaves more would enable easier chop sticks combos of the ingredients in single bites. Overall it worked for us. I am definitely the most focused on (my companions would say obsessed) on connection to what these dishes should be. If adaptations work well for you, Tiger+Lily likely will as well.