The crispy tuna rice appetizer is so good I almost wanted to cancel my ramen and get another. Perfectly fried, chewey and fresh tuna! The added bonus was a slice of kale o on top. I'm glad I didn't miss the ramen! I had the Tan Tan with beef. Delish! Will certainly be back! read more

Kirin Noodle Bar - Crispy rice tuna appetizer - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We stopped in for lunch. Best ramen since moving to Ohio. The portions are big and fresh. The kimchi was spicy and had a little crunch in it. Perfect!! read more

Kirin Noodle Bar - Miso ramen with eggs, spinach and extra noodles. - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Masters at ignoring you. Have had carry outs multiple tie an and they will not acknowledge you. It's like you're invisible. Then they take the orders of people who walk in 10 minutes later. Should I start yelling when I walk in to be served? read more

Although they don't have a huge dim sum menu, the limited options help me to decide quickly (one of everything). Its the closest dim sum place and its always ready when they say it will be. Really love the pork soup dumplings, BBQ pork bun, scallion pancake (beware its a bit greasy) and the chicken dumplings. Also the pork rib noodle soup is amazing. For a light dessert, the golden buns are nice. Definitely a keeper. read more

Went there for lunch with my Japanese husband. Ordered regular miso and Ajo ramen, and Chasiu buns. The noodle is very au dente, which is what we prefer. Miso broth is good but missing the depth of the really good ramen broth. Ajo broth is ok, didn't make an impression on us. Chasiu buns seemed like it's reheated from frozen (which might be fair because it didn't say handmade/homemade). Interesting thing is the ramen doesn't come with egg, so we had to ordered as add on, which made the price to be on the expensive side.... read more

Beautiful quick service Japanese restaurant. We are Japanese food enthusiasts visiting from Los Angeles, and finding authentic Japanese food in Columbus can be challenging-most places are fusion or Asian inspired. But the menu here is exceptional- a good amount of authentic Ramen options. The Chashu Pork was deliciously Smokey, good quality meat with the fat perfectly rendered. Pan Fried gyoza, delicious filling with a chewy dough...perfect! The Tuna with crunchy rice is also one of the best I've had- with a healthy portion of spicy tuna- this $10 dish would easily cost $18 in Los Angeles. The atmosphere is also really enjoyable- modern Japanese inspired decor. We would definitely suggest this place to locals and visitors! read more

WOW. The flavor in this Tan Tan Men is absolutely out of this world. Everything is perfect. I added egg and green onion. I can't get over how flavorful this broth is. It's literally what dreams are made of. read more

Kirin Noodle Bar - Tan Tan Men - FLAVOR IS IMMACULATE - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Ambiance: easy, casual, clean. Has some Japanese liquors on display in front and a long table I presume you would share with a lot of other people if it were crowded. You buy first and then sit down. Plaza is cute! Drinks: was looking for a beer! But alas they only had liquor :( they DO offer high ball which is pretty legit... Food: got the spicy miso ramen, recommended by the cashier girl. It was honestly just OK and edible. Definitely not authentic ramen feel. The noodles were okay but overcooked. The broth is okay as well. Good meat to noodle ratio. But I could finish half of it, which is a lot for me to say, since I'll put anything right down if it's terrible. I guess if you have a hankering for ramen and need it, this is alright. But definitely not going to satisfy your taste buds. I feel like I could've gotten a similar feel if I just bought an instant pack from a grocery store and added toppings in at home. But...as a late disclaimer, I'm from LA where there is ramen galore! read more

Cute inside, friendly staff. The food is very mid, probably a 3/5 for everything we tried. We had the Chicken Karrage, Spicy Salmon Roll, Cucumber Avocado Roll, and Spicy Miso. It's just not worth it for the price. read more

Excellent ramen soup selection. I highly recommend this for lunch especially. I had one with kimchi. Yum!

We order take out for work My broth was still hot, kimchi was yummy,& chicken Karage was da bomb dot com!! read more

Love this place, what a great addition to that row of shops in Beechwold! Have never had a miss on food with this place. Pan fried pork dumplings, lava buns, and the sallion pancake are my all time favorites, and my husband is a die-hard fan of their green onion soy sauce noodle (add the egg--it's worth it). Cap off your visit with a bubble tea and you are in for a delightful and satisfying meal. read more

Where do I begin!!!! The food was soooo good and the staff was friendly. We tried a few different things are it was amazing!!! Definitely recommend read more

Saturday afternoon we stopped in for a late lunch and ordered basic chicken, basic miso and tam tam ramen. They were all delicious and fresh. My favorite was the miso with the pork belly and an extra egg. The tam tam is different from anything else I've ever had-- and it definitely grows on you to the point you can't stop eating it. Who knew ground beef could go in ramen? The noodles themselves are the perfect consistency. The bowls are really big and can easily make for 2 meals. Next time we'll have to try the sushi and sides. We will be back! read more

The was definitely what you'd describe as a "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant. It's connected to a Cha-time so I was very confused when I first walked in. My fiancé and I were SO GLAD we decided to try this place. He had the spicy soup and he enjoyed it. I had the sweet and sour pork rib and I LOVED it! We get this every time he comes in town, now! Try it! You won't regret it. read more

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We stopped here for lunch, and were a bit confused by what kind of restaurant it was. We were pleasantly sirprjsed by how delicious the food was!! We had pork dumplings, mushroom dumplings, cucumber salad and fried egg rolls. All were excellent! I will definitely go back in to try the beef noodle soup! read more

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This place was SO good! The shio ramen was killer and it had tasty broth, tender chicken, bamboo shoots, little chives and fresh spinach. Definitely coming again. read more

Absolutely fantastic. Had the gyoza appetizer and tan tan men ramen. I'll just keep the review simple and authentic, if you're on the fence about this joint, don't be. Easily Best ramen I've ever had. read more

Delicious! It's so nice to have a ramen spot in the Clintonville area. Kirin has a great selection of appetizers - the Chashu Pork Buns & Chicken Karaage definitely won't disappoint. The ramen was rich & the noodles themselves were especially good. The highball drink selection features my favorite Japanese Whiskeys & was very light and refreshing while accompanying such a dense meal. The restaurant itself is very clean, and the staff were super accommodating! Love this spot & happy to have another place in the rotation. read more

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This little gem was hiding in Clintonville for a while before I discovered it. My family and I had three different kinds of ramen--all of us slurped them up like no one's business. Pork buns were heavenly. And the space itself is pretty upscale, given the fact that you order at the counter. This reminds me a bit of Meshikou and Fukuryu Ramen . . . in a good way. It's going to be in our regular rotation, especially on cold, snowy days. read more

Fantastic noodle soups. As a fan of Chinese Beef Noodle Soup on campus, I'm glad to have something similar with parking near me! I hope they continue to expand their menu and offer more dry noodle dishes in addition to the soups. Both the Sweet & Sour Rib Soup and Spicy Beef Soup were amazing. Duck necks were very good, xialongbao were decent, and I hope to try their scallion pancake and pumpkin dessert pancakes soon. read more

Kirin Noodle Bar - Sweet & Sour Pork Rib Soup in front, Spicy Beef Noodle Soup with an egg. Xialongbao, a sample of duck necks, and ribs for the soup. - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I ordered a pick up order of the xialongbao from Kirin with high hopes of it being fresh and house made. I had read some of the previous reviews and was expecting good things. It was disappointed to see that these soup dumplings were the same ones I can buy from Trader Joe's and reheat at home, a fine option but disappointing nonetheless. Sushi rolls were both good as well but nothing better than the sushi from the Kroger deli. Again, the food was okay and was well packaged but nothing to write home about. Likely won't order from here again. read more

Finally made some time to try Kirin Noodle. I love the pearl milk tea here. Popcorn chicken was delicious and exactly how it should be (crispy and aromatic from the five spice). Pan fried dumplings were juicy. I just wish they were crispier on the bottom. The chapghetti had perfectly cooked noodles, but the sauce lacked flavor. Very surprised they have soy sauce and vinegar at each table but no chili oil! Soup dumplings were just okay because they weren't as soupy as I imagine they would be. In fact, my pan fried dumplings were juicier than the soup dumplings. The 2 things worth ordering again were the popcorn chicken and the pearl milk tea. read more

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Loved the texture of noodles that did NOT taste or look like ramen noodles from a grocery store. Noodles pictures was above $10.00. Cashier was courteous. read more

Kirin Noodle Bar - Noodles and fried dumplings - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Kirin is awesome!!!! Is this the BEST ramen I've ever had? No. But it is still great ramen? Absolutely. We had the Tan Tan Men and the Spicy Miso ramen and it was great. Broth had a good, rich flavor. LOTS of noodles (more than I feel like I typically get). We've debated on coming here a while and I am so happy we did. Wish I could give it 4.5 stars.....Only gave it 4 stars because it's not better than Ampersand but still amazing!! read more

Great looking dish but bland flavor. The girl behind the counter was a 1 woman show, cashier, server and cleaner (short staff) but she was very polite. read more

Kirin Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place is a little hard to find because it is downstairs and a little around the corner from the parking lot. Parking is tight. Prices are about what you would expect for tea. We tried 3 different kinds. One if the recommended hawaiin fruit tea the strawberry aulait were sooo good and one of the top 10. The hazelnut milk was very good too. We didn't get food but it looked and smelled delicious. Will definitely come back read more

EXCELLENT soup dumplings. Best in town in my opinion. I get several orders of them each time. Delicious

Food, service and price/atmosphere were ALL great! We sampled a bunch of different items. The chicken, the dumplings, the ramen and the sushi were all top notch! read more

Will absolutely be back. Great food, speedy service, and cool atmosphere. We got the Chicken Karaage which was absolutely fantastic. The chicken was fried perfectly, and the sauce was delicious too. We also shared the pork buns, which were different the most that I've had, being that the buns were pretty cakey, however the contrast between the sweet bud and the savory filling was great. I myself got the spicy miso ramen. Unlike most ramen I've had, the veggies, and meat were mixed into the soup as opposed to being portioned on top. I thought this was a nice touch as it reminds of how I make my ramen at home. The flavor of the broth was deep, rich, and creamy. Wonderful experience overall and I cannot wait to go back! read more

Kirin Noodle Bar - Chashu Pork Bun (2) - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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My boyfriend got the spicy miso ramen and I got a cali roll. Both tasted so fresh! I normally don't like any ramen or miso but I tried the spicy miso ramen and it was amazing. 10/10 recommend read more

We've been to the Chatime near OSU campus many times. The experience at that one overall is great. However, this new location really disappointed us! It literally took 30 mins to get my drink when I went there last time. Today, We ordered mousse and the attendant said she cannot make mousse and her boss just left. Well, we ordered normal milk tea then, but the taste is very disappointed. They need improve the training and quality of the drink badly!!! read more

We usually go to Kung Fu Tea, but thought we'd try this place out because it's new. Parking isn't an issue with the lot in the back. Them being out of BOBA and green tea based milk tea was an issue. It's a two star review because I'm not sure if this is a one time thing or a reoccurring issue. We won't know because we ended up going to Kung Fu Tea in the end and probably won't risk wasting our time going here again. read more

We've gotten dim sum delivered a few times during COVID and it's always been good, but this was the first time we ate in house. It's a small but trendy space, and very clean. We tried items off the recently expanded ramen menu, namely the Ajo, Tomato Cheese and Miso ramen. All were huge portions and delicious! The tomato and cheese was very unique, but comforting. We also got the crystal shrimp dumplings and golden lava buns (surprisingly sweet and delicious, like cake batter). They also have a small but curated alcohol selection, and make a very refreshing highball. Fast service, polite staff, and great food. A welcome addition to Clintonville! read more

They are definite better the one by OSU. There are so many selections of bubble tea. I have yet so find a favorite. However, I do not like the taro pudding tea maybe because I got less sugar. Furthermore, they also sell foods too. Their ramen is very cheap and good. I definitely recommend popcorn chicken and tonkatsu ramen. Another good thing about this place is they do have free WiFi so you can study, drink boba and eat there. read more

So this whole COVID thing has got me trying different restaurants. I love dim sum and have found a place that offers amazing food and it's delivered!!! I loved the beef noodle soup it was packaged in separate containers and the sweet buns were so delicious!! Definitely recommend and will be ordering again real soon!!! So good!!! read more

So something has changed at Kirin Noodle. And change is good! As u can see from my previous review I've always liked this place. But with a make over it is Deliciously better. I highly recommend The Chicken Kaarage and the Shoyu Ramen. This joint is my new go to. They have carry out as well as dine in. Run don't walk to here, because in a few weeks u won't be able to get in. Enjoy Dangerous Dan. read more

Visited today for the first time. I mistakenly ordered something with meat, which I don't eat. They were wonderful even though it was my fault and replaced my meal. We all got a ramen dish. Very tasty. I will go back again. read more

Love the Chatime milk tea here better than the one near OSU! Jasmine green milk tea is also my favorite. Convenient, spacious and clean place to hangout. read more

Kirin Noodle Bar - Chatime milk tea with pearl - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is our new go to for carry out. The tan tan ramen is one of the best soups I have ever had. Their gyoza are my sons favorite and we always get the chicken salad, too! Love this place. read more