I love coming to this place when I am at Franklin Park area. I get to get a walk in and see nature,…read morethen come to East Market and get some great food and play around. This places is located at 212 Kelton Ave in Columbus, OH at the Station at Trolley District. You can honestly find everything here from great beers, varied food choices, and shopping. I have came here for Creole2Geaux, Koso, The Railhouse, and the Bearded Baker (now in Bexley) and grab a plant at the Plant Gays. Love that this place has everything including parking. I had nothing but great food experiences here and the service is always great and the ambiance is relaxed. Take your time shopping and dining! 5 stars.

Let Jess Tell It…read more East Market | Franklin Park, Columbus Price per person: $15-30 Wait time for a table: No table service -- grab a seat wherever you can Noise level: Moderate to loud (it's a food hall, so expect a buzz) Seating options: Communal tables, bar seating, high-tops, outdoor patio Vegetarian options: Yes -- several stalls offer veggie choices Dietary restrictions: Vendor-dependent; some gluten-free options available Parking: Free lot + street parking (fills quickly on weekends or event days) Kid-friendly: Yes, but keep an eye on them -- very open and active Wheelchair accessible: Yes, wide walkways & accessible seating East Market stays booked and busy in the best way -- a true Columbus-style food hall where you can wander, browse, and let your appetite pick the direction. Even though I grabbed my actual meal next door at Local Cantina Trolley Barn, I still walked through to get the vibe, take in the energy, and check out who's serving what. Vendors you'll spot inside: * Creole 2 Geaux -- Cajun/Creole comfort dishes * Just Chicken -- crispy chicken sandwiches & tenders * Koso -- ramen, noodles, and rice bowls * The Pitt BBQ -- smoked meats and sides * Hisham's Bakery -- Middle Eastern pastries * Reverie -- cocktails & spirits * The Plant Gays, Poke Bowl, and dessert spots like The Cheesecake Girl (Perfect for groups that can't agree on anything.) Good-to-know for first-timers: * There's no single line -- each vendor has its own counter. * You'll order your food, grab your tray, and then find a seat anywhere in the building. * The bar inside stays active, especially evenings and weekends. * On busy nights, seats turn over fast but not instantly -- be ready to do a little "table scouting." * The building itself is renovated with a historic trolley barn feel -- lots of natural light and exposed brick. * Great place to bring out-of-towners: you can sample multiple Columbus spots without driving all over the city. Even without eating inside this time, it reminded me why East Market works: It solves the "What are we eating?" standoff better than almost anywhere else in the city. Save this if you want a go-to Columbus spot with options, drinks, and an easy setup for groups. Question for the community: What vendor are you loyal to in here? I'll try them on my next actual eating visit.

Caribbean jerk pineapple bowl was the best dish I've eaten in a while! I'm big on robust flavor and…read morethe shrimp, pineapple, rice, veggie combo was superb. Major compliments to the chef. Presentation was incredible as it truly is served in a pineapple bowl. The food hall itself is super trendy and I love that. I wouldn't change a thing. The restrooms are swanky, the rooftop space is classy with greenery all over and chandeliers made of jewels. We were greeted by the kindest hostess when we walked in who explained the layout and encouraged us to peek in at all 3 floors.

Our experience was absolutely terrible, mind you we have tried multiple restaurants here and The…read moreJerk Spot was absolutely terrible. 1. We ordered the oxtails and they were flavorless. 2. We tried to have a respectful conversation with the management by sitting with them instead of having the conversation in front of paying customers to not give the establishment a bad name and the owner was in the back yelling "JUST GIVE THEM THEIR MONEY BACK" "JUST GIVE THEM A REFUND" in from of the customers. We weren't even asking for a refund, just giving constructive criticism. 3. They kept trying to gaslight us that we aren't use to the seasonings that they use, but I can tell you right now that oxtails are not suppose to be covered in "BBQ sauce" and they tasted contaminated. 4. They do not know how to take constructive criticism and the owner even approached us with aggressiveness which made me feel uncomfortable and scared. All in all I will never eat here again. I would've gave it another try but the unprofessional behavior really gave me a more bad taste than the food. AVOID THIS PLACE. If I could give 0 stars I would. Thank you.

East Market is one of my fav places around town, so I've been making my way through all the…read morerestaurants. Koso is a Korean restaurant that serves a fusion of Japanese and Korean cuisine. I chose a sushi roll and some wings this visit, they were both great . The sushi was made fresh and the wings were hot and crispy. They were also doing a scratch off for various prizes and I won a free cookie!

Pros: Good location at East Market…read moreOpen until 8:30pm Nice selection of drinks and yummy dishes Onigiri is buy 1 get 1 closer to closing Homemade kimchi Cons: Wish there was a little more counter seating Pro tip: Catch up with the owner. She is a gem and YouTube famous!

Technically reviewing Rolls Reversed. I am super happy to see that this place is open and their…read morerole selection has been expanded as well as their footprint at the East market. Everything is always amazing, the only complaint that I have is often they run out of inventory of rolls, which I guess speaks to how good things are here.

Decent but I don't think it was worth it. The worker was very kind and our food was ready in a…read moredecent time. The catfish came very hot and fresh but it had a lot of extra crispy sides to it that isn't worth eating and you can tell the grease it was fried in was dirty and/or old because it has that old old burnt specks on it. The sides are kind of small for 5 dollars each and the collard greens seemed like a lot of juice. For the price I would expect a little more. The fries were pretty good though.

I've been coming here since 2017, and it's always been a reliable spot at the convention center…read more Their chicken fried rice is my go-to, and I usually ask for it extra spicy. The chefs have years of experience, and the quality has remained consistent over time. I also really enjoy their chili oil--it adds a great touch to the fried rice.

My first time eating here at the Columbus Convention Center food court. Chose General Tso chicken…read morewhich is my go to Asian food dish. Did not really enjoy the flavor when I compare to other place I eat asian food. White rice was fine and the fountain drink they charge $1 for refills, which is a show stopper for me when they charge 2.75 per drink. This is a walk up so no real ambiance to talk about but behind the counter seemed in order and generally clean to the naked eye. Will not likely return here when visiting the convention center.

Dinin' Hall is a great concept. It's an indoor food truck court. The area is kind of bad but it's…read moregetting better. It's nice to be able to have somewhere to sit and eat your food truck food inside. There's also some cool local artists hanging there. If you haven't been to the area recently you might be confused. It's located in the Franklinton neighborhood. This area has had a reputation of being crime infested and trashy. It's gotten much better recently. The area is home to some up and coming businesses that are reshaping it and making it safer. If you're looking for the hall, it's located in the 400 West Rich building. This shares a building with a gathering of local artists and Strongwater bar and restaurant. It's a good way to meet new people and make connections. The people you meet are very interesting so to say. I like visiting local businesses so Dinin' Hall is a good way to do it. It features some of the best food trucks in the city. The area isn't the best but it has gotten much better and will improve thanks to concepts like this.

I have been anticipating the opening of Dinin' Hall for a month now. When I first heard about it, I…read morewas immediately intrigued by the concept. I love food trucks but it can be a hassle tracking them down sometimes. Having a central location is a great way to try out different ones without traipsing all over Columbus. I went on the 2nd day and they were still working out some minor kinks but I thought the execution was close to perfect. Ordering is easy, paying inside is easy (they accept credit card, yay! but prefer cash), and getting your food is easy. You can also take your food to go. I love the look of this place as well. Very minimalist and well-designed. Not surprising since the husband & wife team that own it are architects. I had the chance to chat with the wife (didn't catch her name) for a few minutes and she was so sweet! Nothing better than supporting local businesses run by awesome people. Other things I loved: delicious, free cookies in celebration of the first week and all the items they sold at the register. I think I saw chocolate dipped oranges, pattycake cookies, macarons, and thunder kiss coffee. Snacks for the drive home!

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.

I ate half a sandwich from here in March 2021 and I got horrible food poisoning. We know it was…read morefood poisoning because we were with a large fraternity formal group and the only people who got sick were the people who ate at subway that night. DO NOT EAT HERE .

I came to this restaurant in fall 2011, the food is standard Subway quality, it is in a food court…read moresetting so there is plenty of space to sit. I don't think the hours of operation are set. This black employee, Eczavier or Xavier, was really cheerful, sincere and courteous; impressive. Something you don't see everyday, in fast food people. I would go again. Update 06/03/2013: I first reviewed (5 stars) this Subway a while ago and was a repeat visitor in large part because of the good service I was given by the employee but I have not seen him in months. The service now is lacking; it's just another Subway with people making your food who really don't want to be there and don't want to help you. I hope that worker is still there.

Great price for the amount of food, and I loved the egg roll…read moreI work near here so I will be coming back

They must of been having an off day. This was some of the worst food I have had in quite some time…read more The lo mein noodles were super mushy, no flavor and almost seemed like spaghetti noodles? I also ordered the wonton soup, general tsos, and pepper steak. Again all of the entrees were very bland and wouldn't order any of those things again. The crab Rangoon was the only thing I enjoyed. I hope everyone else's experience goes better than mine.

Like the Reviewer Anna I am focussing my review on the Pakistani food that this store serves…read moreTuesday through Friday at lunchtime. This is a clean, neat very safe feeling convenience store with fairly reasonable prices and a nice selection. The Pakistani food is a definite 5 star for a convenience store and would be a 4+ star in its own right. The proprietor Nadeem is very friendly and keeps the store neat and clean. The Pakistani food he serves is delicious. It's very spicy, warm and rich in flavor. The samosas are outstanding and the Tandoori style chicken and sides are rich in flavor. The food is very fresh for a convenience store environment. Food is served to go, but there are tables down the hall and outside. Definitely give this place a try. The Pakistani food is served 11 am to 2 pm Tuesday through Friday.

This is the best store with the best service! Nadin is so kind and really cares about the people…read morethat come into his store. If you take the time to get to know him a bit you will be better off for it. Plus his store has great variety and he is there daily and always with a smile! His store was open when nothing else in the Sheraton was. So nice to be able to get snacks & drinks for the room. He was so sweet to my 2 year old niece. He gave her an alabaster turtle and elephant and only for a hug in return! If Kindness makes the world go around he is doing his part for sure! Thank you Nadin!!!!