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    4.1 (99 reviews)

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    Aja H.

    YE Gurl's Noodle Nostalgia: Mecha Noodle Bar Mecha Noodle Bar - Columbus, OH July 5, 2025 ‍ Server: Olivia C It's YE Gurl, and this one hit me with a little bit of food and memory. Mecha Noodle Bar sits where White Castle once held court--the after-hours stop across from the dearly departed Mouton (RIP). So yes, this spot has history... now reborn as a hipster noodle bar where Slurping Turtle meets Wu-Tang aesthetics. Came in on a slow Saturday afternoon and sat down with Olivia C., our lovely server who was patient with the wandering first-timers and new guests. I stuck to my fitness goals and ordered water--except I ended up with Liquid Death. Yes, that canned water brand with a heavy metal font and a $5 price tag. I now know what it is. And I now know I never need it again. Meal Rundown: I ordered the Pho Tofu with added Greens ($13), while the beau chose the Vegan Curry Laksa with Tamago and extra noodles ($18.50 + $6). We also shared the General Tso Shrimp ($22). The Pho Tofu broth was solid, with your classic basil, sprouts, and lime setup, but let me say this--vegan broth means mushroom or veggie base, not chicken or beef bouillon. I'd love to see them venture further if they want to truly support plant-based eaters. But hey--consulting ain't free and this isn't that kind of Yelp review. The General Tso Shrimp was tasty, but more of an entrée teaser than a standalone dish. For $22, you get six stretched breaded shrimp with a pile of sticky rice. It ended up working better as a protein boost for my pho than as a full appetizer. Might I suggest they reframe it as a topping? It makes more sense that way. The Curry Laksa was beautiful and aromatic, but the extra noodles arrived late--visibly late since the broth only filled 2/3 of the bowl. Still, the dish was filling and satisfying, and the beau didn't reach for snacks later. That's a win. I see from previous posts that the price has changed to reflect the reviews. So kudos there. We've been here before with another couple when they first opened and had a good time. They had more options then and more baos - like shrimp and faux burger...which they DO NOT have now. Now that the buzz has mellowed, it seems like Mecha's leaning more on bar traffic and happy hour business. If you're thinking of trying it, I'd recommend hitting that happy hour window to explore a few dishes at half-price and see if it's date-night worthy for your rotation. Local flair, good energy, and room to grow.

    Shiitake mushroom and  pork belly baos
    Heithem E.

    This evening for carry out - I grabbed some baos- steamed fluffy buns with different fillings. I got one of each: shiitake mushroom, cheeseburger, Korean fried chicken and pork belly. They weee all delicious. Next time I would get kimchi on the side as it made some of the baos soggy by the time I got home. I especially liked the pork belly and whittle mushroom baos but they were all delicious! They took less than 19 minutes to prepare and the staff was friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back for dine-in!

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    Kiera S.

    The restaurant is very nice and clean. The service was also fine. I tried to the Pho because I've been looking for good pho, and it definitely disappointed. One of the recommendations is to add bone marrow oil to the pho and I would NEVER recommend it to anyone. I like bone marrow, but I could not get the flavor out of my mouth and it made me feel kind of queasy. I also thought some of the food was kinda expensive for what it was.

    Tonkotsu 3.0
    Stephanie L.

    Trying to keep this one as honest as possible. We came for the first time to get lunch. Our food was great. The restaurant was cute and felt clean. Service, like many others mentioned was spotty. Food came out fast, but trying to get water refills or the bill after that was near impossible. Unfortunately about 8-10 hours after we ate here, my husband came down with food sickness. He hadn't eaten anything else strange in the time frame and while I can't be positive it happened here, it feels quite likely. Between our meals, the only items I didn't consume were the egg and pork in his tonkastsu ramen. As previously stated, everything tasted great. My husband loved his ramen, but it also may have been contaminated.

    Ya Y.

    The restaurant is modernly designed and spacious. Our server was very friendly and shared some of his favorite dishes. We ordered all the bao buns from the menu, except for the fried chicken one since they ran out. Their Thai bubble tea was very tasty too, and they can make it an alcoholic drink as well. They have ramen and pho on the menu, and we tried both. The noodle texture was spot on, and the broth was flavorful. Don't forget to get their house-made chili oil on the side! It's not very spicy, but definitely helps add more flavor. Spicy beef ramen Bao Buns (pork belly, shiitake, shrimp, smash burger) Edamame Pho Bo Vien Tonkotsu Thai tea Mango Lassi Coconut chai hojicha

    Brent W.

    I really like this spot! It's my second time here and everything is delicious. I can't wait to bring my friends. I highly recommend the spicy beef ramen.

    Siyu T.

    Not the best parking location but one of the best asian fusion restaurant. They offer a vast menu variety of different asian cuisine. Tonkotsu ramen was very flavorful but too salty to drink as a soup alone. The pork belly was nicely charred and the marinated egg was seasoned and cooked perfectly, one of the best egg. The red chili oil dumplings is the highlight thou. It's not spicy and the dumplings is perfectly fried and stuffed fully with meat. The sauce seasoning was perfect, making me feel like adding rice to it. Thai milk tea came out beautifully layered and was what I needed after eating the ramen. It would be better without the boba as it's a bit hard and not the best. Maybe I will get it without boba next time and try it spiked.

    Aaron D.

    One of my favorite foods is Ramen and Mecha didn't disappoint. While it was busy, we were still quickly seated, and the staff went above and beyond. Our food was out in a matter of minutes, and I was pleased with how the Ramen was cooked and tasted. I highly recommend this restaurant if your Ramen connoisseur like myself

    Ines D.

    This noodle bar is so cute ! Right on high street with the cutest interior, the best patio, and the best playlist (major win). Stopped by ab 2 weekends ago & loved what i ordered! The KFC buns were gone before i could take a picture.... Sorry lol. But trust that they were soo tasty. My ramen order was the spicy beef, i was in between the veggie ramen and the spicy which were both highly recommended by the bartender. The menu isn't too extensive which i lovee ! It's always overwhelming to make a decision when you're out to eat and the menu is about as long as a dictionary. Overall 4/5 ! Cute and trendy:)

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    Ashley M.

    My new favorite Ramen spot in Columbus! Amazing flavors, fast service, delicious drinks! The atmosphere is fun and welcoming! Our server Collette was so friendly and made our dinner experience even better! 5/5 couldn't recommend this place more!

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    Rebecca L.

    A party of 2 for dinner. When we first walked in there weren't many people in the restaurant so we were able to choose where we sat. Absolutely love the aesthetic! The music was bumping the entire time. We shared the Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs, and I ordered the Smash Burger Bao and Kimchi Fried Rice. Everything was absolutely insane. The flavors were top tier. The waitress however, seemed to be trying to rush us along which was a semi-vibe kill. Other than that I will definitely be recommending this place to family and friends. Be back soon.

    Norm T.

    This place wasn't too bad. It's more of a fusion then authentic. Ordered the pork belly and it was really good just not enough. Also ordered the shrimp and I would say thr shrimp was over cooked so I probably wouldn't order that again. Service was good until the food got served after that the server didn't come around until it was time for the check

    I got the pho with chicken and added greens.
    Eve Lily G.

    First off, I love the vibe of this restaurant. If you look around you'll see images of different pop stars and their playlist is always good. I recommend going for happy hour but their price points are always good. I love the pho and bao buns and their ribs. Very fresh ingredients and good service and food is seasoned perfectly!

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    Such a fun find on our trip to Columbus! Amazing food and great ambiance! Our servers Donovan & Caleb took great care of us too!

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    Really great service! Loved the outdoor area and the bao buns were incredible. Would go back!

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    Went there for dinner and ended up with food poisoning. Seriously felt so painfully sick.

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    So good! The mushroom ravioli is a must have appetizer. The ramen was also super hearty.

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