Definitely the standout meal from my trip to Columbus! We came in for dinner on a Friday night and…read morewere able to snag a counter seat in the small, tidy dining area. We ordered a #1 (chicken katsu with rice, sauce, miso soup, and pickles) and a #7 (pork katsu with rice and curry sauce). OH MY, were we delighted! Everything was absolutely scrumptious. Served fresh with a charming presentation. Flavorful, satisfying. We were raving about the meal all night long! Must go.

I stumbled across this spot when trying to find a Japanese restaurant in the area. Although the…read morerestaurant was small, it gave a cozy vibe that I enjoyed. I took my friend here to try their katsu and I was not disappointed. I decided to get their Ton Katsu Teishoku Set so I could try everything they had. This meal took me back to my trip to Japan. I like how they gave you sesame seeds to grind for your sauce. The pork katsu was crispy and juicy. I also thought the rice was perfectly cooked. When I came here, the server accidentally spilled some of the soup on me and was very apologetic. They offered me complimentary soup to make up for the accdient. Overall, I would definitely come back to try their other items like the curry!

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.

Took my son there yesterday. Got the fried dumplings, both got the same chicken Roman…read more The dumplings were fantastic. The Roman was bland. The chicken was very dry. The only thing with flavor were the mushrooms that had a fish taste. Do not recommend. The place was cute and comfortable. The urinal in the men's room has obviously been out of service for a very long time. The waitress was nice. I did get the zombie drink. It was not a good mix of flavors and tasted like death. It was pretty though.

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. :)

Don't let the strip mall fool you. Yoshi is hiding some of the best, most upscale sushi in the…read morecity! TL;DR: Upscale food in a low-key area. We spent $230 (w/ tip) and it was worth every penny. Probably the best Japanese restaurant in the city. We passed by this place multiple times on our way elsewhere. We're Mario fans, so the name Yoshi caught our eye, but the cramped strip mall exterior doesn't exactly scream culinary dream. We decided to take a chance, and let me just say--wow. It's an intimate space with just a few tables and an 8-10 seat sushi bar. We didn't have reservations (make one, they fill up fast) but managed to snag seats at the bar. The service immediately stood out. We had better attention here than at some upscale steakhouses--glasses never went empty, and their menu suggestions were spot on. One minor heads-up: at the sushi bar, staff sometimes walk behind you to talk to the chefs, which can be a bit distracting. For starters, we grabbed the gyoza and asked for a standout small plate. They pointed us to the beef tongue. It arrived hot with shredded onions and spicy mustard, delivering a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a deep, beefy richness. The gyoza was equally flawless. Instead of the overly chewy or burnt wrappers you find at most spots, these had a delicate, golden-brown sear with an intensely savory, garlicky umami filling. We paired this with Sayuri sake, a creamy, unfiltered pour that perfectly balanced sweetness with a dry, clean finish. Since we love nigiri, we ordered a spread: tuna, salmon, smoked salmon, sweet shrimp, and Japanese scallop, plus a salmon/avocado roll. The cuts were impeccably sourced and practically dissolved on the tongue. You rarely find this level of consistency. Just a heads up--they prepare it the traditional way, meaning there is a dab of wasabi tucked directly under the fish. We also tried the Wagyu A-5 roll. It's about as "meat and potatoes" as a roll can get: steak, carrots, asparagus, and rice. The seared Wagyu fat melted instantly, creating a decadent, buttery glaze over the crisp vegetables. It's one of those rare foods that genuinely forces you to pause after each bite. At $40, it was 100% worth it. I can't say enough about this experience. Next time, we're leveling up to the fatty tuna and Wagyu experience on their special menu. That's the exact culinary peak we've been looking for, and incredibly, it's tucked inside a suburban strip mall. Absolutely brilliant.

So the sushi was very tasty, there was an issue with my meal but they corrected it and apologized…read morefor the issue. The staff was all very friendly and helpful and attentive. They have lots of parking and the vibe is very nice. Perfect for a date night or ladies night. They have lots of seating and bar seating too. I think overall this place is really good

How have we missed this place??!! Tonkatsu Ramen - amazing; see photos for the food perfection we…read moreexperienced. Come. Visit. Not tons of seating but a bar and there's outside and inside so you'll find a place. We have to come back and keep trying the things we didn't this time!

absolutely love this restaurant, and would recommend if you have not! They have a variety of…read moreoptions.

I haven't had Indonesian food since Taste of Bali went under (10 years ago? 15?) and was looking…read moreforward to trying one of Fukuryu's Bali Boxes. I was in the neighborhood today and decided to pick one up for late lunch/early dinner. Overall, it was okay. Expensive for the relatively small amount of food in my opinion, especially the beef rendang, but I realize beef is costly for restaurants lately. The rendang was tender, but not as flavorful as I was expecting (more salt might have helped). The coconut kale was a bit strange - I'm going to say that's mostly because I'm not a fan of kale, period. The vermicelli side was a nice addition, and the rice was great. I liked the mustofa potatoes, although they weren't "crispy" as described. The reheating instructions said to take out the little cup of potatoes first, but when cold they would have come out in a single clump, so I popped them in the microwave by themselves afterward for 15 seconds and that did the trick. Other issues: "consume by" date was yesterday. I don't worry too much about that kind of thing, but if you do, you might want to check your order before you leave the premises. Also, the container was too big to rotate in my small microwave. It worked out okay anyway. I tasted the sambal I got - nice heat, but again, not as much flavor as I was looking for. I'm sure I'll use it up elsewhere. Got a couple other things for lunch tomorrow, I'll update after I've tried them (pork bun, and cucumber salad). Bottom line: probably not your best choice for Indonesian food, if you're already familiar with it. Fortunately there's a place that's supposed to be opening later this year in Clintonville. Update: bumped up my rating based on the strength of the pork bun and cucumber salad. The bun: tender and fluffy like it was supposed to be. The filling - pork belly falling apart, perfect, cucumber on top, and a few shreds of pickled veg that I would have been happy to get a bit more of. Don't know what the condiment on the bun was, but all in all it was a very nice package for my lunch. The cucumber salad was delicious. Chili crisp made in house over chopped cucumber - lovely contrast. The chili crisp provides a nice little bite, not "hot" (YMMV, I like hot foods) but really tasty.

Horrible! Ordered DoorDash and was really disappointed. Compared to many of the other ramen places,…read morethis ramen was subpar in so many ways. First portions are super small. I ordered a crispy cucumber salad and not only was the cucumber not crispy, there was hardly anything in the container. The same was true of the ramen dish. For the money, this isn't a value. The noodles reminded me of grocery store ramen quality. The pork was cold. I didn't feel it was safe to eat. I'm not impressed. There are so many other great ramen places around Columbus. I felt ripped off. All of the reviews are from many, many months and years ago, so something must have changed.

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.

I ordered delivery, so I didn't get a feel for the restaurant itself. I did appreciate that the…read moreramen came in a cardboard bowl instead of plastic. Fukuryu is the first ramen place I've tried that lets you customize so many of my favorite extras--mushrooms, fish cakes, and egg. You can also choose your spice level; I went with half chili , and it was perfect for me. Spicy enough to leave a pleasant lingering heat without being overwhelming. I'm glad I read previous reviews because they definitely deliver on the heat they promise. The only downside was that the pork wasn't as tender as the chashu I'm used to in ramen. That said, the rest of the ingredients and the noodles were well-prepared, with great flavor and texture. I would definitely order Fukuryu ramen again.

Again this place is still great after 2 years from my last review!…read more Service was fast and accommodating. Lunch hibachi with steak was $16. Not bad. The steak was perfectly cooked! They make the hibachi in the kitchen. It's not the kind of place where they make it in front of you. Parking was fine. It shares a big parking lot with Kroger. Environment is was cozy!

There's plenty of parking in the lot and a decent amount of seating inside. The decorations are…read morecool, it's lively, and it's a welcoming space. We got a couple appetizers to try and a couple ramen dishes to try. The Karaage was okay, the breading wasn't special and the flavor of the nuggets and sauce were a bit underwhelming. The gyoza was disappointing and lacked flavor. The TanTan Mazemen was good but it could have used some extra toppings to help the dish, such as corn, mushrooms, or something to balance the savory flavor. The sauce was pretty good but the ratio to ramen noodles was way too much sauce. We asked for an extra bowl of plain noodles but got a bowl of noodles and sauce. The Spicy Miso was pretty good and flavorful, it had decent toppings and spice. It was a solid basic miso broth and pretty good. Overall, the food was good but there was something missing from each dish and it was a bit pricey for the individual dishes. Staff was nice but seemed somewhat rushed when we were trying to order and throughout our meal. Overall, they were very attentive and would clean off our table every time they stopped by. We felt like we had to finish our dish because they wanted to grab the empty dish. Overall, it was a decent experience. I was a bit disappointed in the food but would try other dishes if I'm in the area. Staff was nice and service was good!