Best mala noodle in the town. The environment is essential Japanese. Friendly staff in busy hours. read more

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I usually dont prefer japanese ramen because it can get a bit greasy and end up leaving food behind. However, my friend really wanted japanese ramen and I love Meshikou's pork buns and karaage. I was planning on just ordering a bunch of the appetizers but a mazemen (broth-less) ramen section caught my eye. I ordered the roasted sesame mazemen and barbecue chasu bun! The noodles are cold but because it is thin the flavors are well embedded and man!!!! The sesame soy vinaigrette was delicious and the veggies helped make this meal feel fresh yet filling. Be sure to order the pork belly!! It just melts in your mouth. I need to head back and try the yuzu soy mazemen! Like I've mentioned earlier i already love the chasu buns from Meshikou! The veggies and sauce are perfect! The meat isnt too small that all u taste is the bun.. like its a perfect little delight! Highly recommend my menu if the broth is too heavy for you! read more

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Pretty good ramen at meshikou. I like how they've set up their dining room for dine in with covid practice in place and there entire staff is very friendly and not over bearing at all. Check on you frequent and was impressed I never had to ask for a refill (I drink a lot of liquids when I eat). Made me feel comfortable and welcome so that's the highlight here. Got the spicy hala ramen which they said was their spiciest and I enjoyed it. If you love spicy like me it was ok spicy, maybe 5/10 but can tell if you don't handle spice well you probably want to stay away. Very flavorful and the kick doesn't take away from it. One of the better ramen places here in Columbus Come check them out! read more

Excellent restaurant. Obviously food is great but the place does everything right. From the spotless bathrooms to the 90s alternative music which somehow goes perfectly with ramen. Dylon, specifically, is a phenomenal and very attentive waiter. read more

I get the three star reviews - you don't want to commit, or you think "you know ramen better." That's cool. I don't know ramen. I don't care if you think some other place is way awesomer. Do. Not. Care. This place? My first ramen stop in Columbus, and I liked it. I sat at the bar, because when there is a bar, you fucking sit at the bar (unless you have kids with you). I thought the broth was flavorful. I ordered the first one on the menu, but I can barely speak english coherently, so don't ask me to pronounce what it was. It was great - the pork belly, delicious, and the egg... I wanted more egg. The service was great and attentive, the food was good - round one is down, and I'll be back. read more

Meshikou - Chashu buns! - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Meshikou ... where to begin? Definitely my favorite ramen spot in all of Columbus. Not as crazy salty as Fukuryu and boasting a bigger menu. I also enjoy that it is not nearly as crowded being a bit farther from downtown. The highlight of this place, though, is definitely their meats. Pork belly and tenderloin and Karaage are all AMAZING. If you've only ever tried Karaage at Benihana like I had been before trying it here, you are missing out. The Karaage at Benihana is overfried, dry, almost chicken-less and hard/crunchy pieces of breading but the ones here are much more substantial chunks of actually tender/juicy chicken, and comes with a wonderful tangy/sweet sauce. Order it on the side or in your ramen, you can't go wrong trying their Karaage. Also, I'm a sucker for the cucumber infused waters that come free with every meal. Much love for Meshikou!! read more

Meshikou - Mmm haven't had a yummier Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The best ramen in Columbus! They're currently offering carry out as well as dine-in, which wasn't an option before and I really appreciate that they've started this during COVID-19. The barbecue pork buns, shoyu paitan ramen, and black garlic ramen are some of our favorites! We've been here over a dozen times, often bringing friends from out of town pre-COVID. Everyone has always lovedBlack Garlic RamenPork BunsShoyu Paitan Ramen everything from the menu and people often mention it as a favorite from their trip to Columbus. For dine-in customers, every table is enclosed with plastic sheeting to separate from other customers. All employees were wearing masks and were very polite and friendly while still social distancing. read more

Great ambiance with a modern flair. Price are good considering the big portion size and everything tasted great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great energy. read more

Meshikou - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Ok this deserves more than five stars honestly, THE FOOD IS SO TASTY!!! We tried a couple of items including the enoki bacon wrap app, the mango habanero wings, the K.F.C wings (omg amazing), and I had the Karaage rice bowl. I tried my sisters ramen and it was very tasty, better than a few I've had before. The service was amazing and our server was very accommodating! Still dreaming about the wings and can't wait till the next time I go back! read more

Meshikou - Karaage Rice Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Went here with a friend. The food was amazing and filling. There were vegetarian options that were delicious and the service was quick! read more

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We had each of the three types of wings. Mango Habanero (right) was the right amount of spice. Wasn't too hot but it had a great kick and had the best flavor. The KFC wings (middle) were what I would consider a common soy sauce based Asian protein. Was very good and the sauce wasn't over powering. The salt and pepper wing was great, but nothing special. Overall what did it for me was the crispness of the wings. They were fried to perfection! read more

Meshikou - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Let me first start off by saying I grew up in Japan. Now I'm not saying I know the best Japanese food, or I can't appreciate some Americanized Japanese food....but I've had my fair share. Below justifies my rating. CHICKEN KARAAGE - this is the worst Karaage I've ever eaten. It is just tasteless fried chicken. Honestly comparable to Luke-warm pre-cooked fried chicken at Kroger. 1. Heavily breaded 2. Flavorless 3. Served with sweet & sour?!! TAKOYAKI - just not very good, very messy, But to be fair I haven't had many Tako in the US. Fire Miso Ramen (14$) - the ramen was flavored fine...ingredients tasted fine...my only issue is this was the spiciest thing on the ramen menu...it was not spicy in the slightest. I think giving this place 3 stars is generous considering they're surrounded by some authentic and phenomenal Asian cuisine. Not appalling but not appealing either. I'll stick with Other places for now. I wish this place the best read more

This little gem is clean and practicing strict Covid-19 precautions. I was greeted immediately and seated in a great spot with a view of the kitchen where the chefs make all the magic happen. Bethanny is THE BEST server. She was excited to assist me in ordering house specialties and right away she knew what direction to steer me in. I started out with hot tea (Genmai Cha) and Barbecue Chashu Buns. Absolutely delicious. Then my soup ramen arrived. It was beautiful to look at but the flavor of this Spicy Mala Ramen was out of this world. I chose the braised pork belly as my protein and I added the roasted black garlic oil. There was plenty leftover to package up and eat for another meal and I can't wait to try more of the menu next time. This is definitely the best ramen I've had here in Columbus! read more

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The ramen here is crazy good. It's the best ramen available in Columbus. I tend to order the spicy miso with pork belly. I can't get myself to order anything new because I love their spicy miso that much. I usually don't even like miso, but unlike other miso based ramen, the miso broth here is creamier. Also, check out their chicken karaage. It's super crispy and comes with a tasty citrus dipping sauce. Honestly, the food here is comparable to any ramen shop you'd find in California. read more

Meshikou - Spicy miso ramen with pork belly. Best ramen in Columbus - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's just alright for me, not the best not the worse. their pork belly is good though (because they torch it). their noodle is just okay and broth is okay. Overall, it's mediocre... read more

This place has such yummy ramen! As a vegetarian you can't always found on there to be great options, so it's always a surprise! My husband had the spicy option while I played it safe. The space is small, so you may have to wait, but it'll be worth it for sure! read more

I came to this restaurant on a rainy day searching for good ramen. Which is exactly what I found! When we first walked in we were greeted and sat right away. They have up plastic barriers between the booths and at the bar (which is nice because we are still in a pandemic). We were stat at the bar and able to watch all the food being prepared. Our waitress was magnificent! She immediately got our drink orders. For appetizers we ended up going with the Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings($9) and the Barbecue Cashu Bun ($8). The Chicken Wings were the best wings I have ever had! They were extra juicy. The Cashu was delicious and very filling! For the main course I had the Shio Paitan Ramen w/Pork Belly and Extra Kikurage Mushroom ($13). This is some of the best Ramen I have ever had! The portion size was great and the flavor was authentic. All and all this was such an amazing dining experience. The food was 10/10, the service was 10/10 and the restaurant cleanliness was 10/10. read more

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A friend took me here after recommending the spot for a couple of months. I wish I visited sooner! What looks like another sketchy strip mall asian restaurant from the outside, becomes a beautifully decorated and clean little restaurant once inside. We sat at the bar so we could watch the chefs work their magic. I ordered the basic ramen with pork belly and crispy fried chicken. The ramen was amazing, with broth good enough that I could drink it on its own. The bacon wrapped Enoki is a must! We washed the meal down with a bottle of Negori sake that came in an ice chilled bucket. Overall, this restaurant is the definition of a hidden gem. Don't waste your time at the chain Fukuryu Ramen. Try Meshikou, you won't regret it! read more

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What can I say but amazing things about this place! First off, we ordered the wings for appetizer. Recommend the garlic wings with peppers on it!! I love how crispy and mouth watering it is. The ramen was also delicious. I got the soy sauce base ramen and it was perfect for the cold. It was about half an hour wait for a party of 6. I felt like it was definitely worth the wait. Will be back for sure. Favorite ramen place in Ohio! read more

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We came here for lunch and had a great experience! When you first walk in, the place has clear curtains dividing the booths so we felt super safe. We had the enoki bacon wrap which tasted awesome and had a unique texture. For noodles, we had the spicy miso ramen and it was delightful. I feel like the value for how many noodles they give you was excellent. We will definitely be back in the future to try some of the other ramen flavors. read more

Meshikou - The Enoki Bacon Wrap - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great ramen and atmosphere! Service and help was great for this first timer. Will be back!

Visited on a Saturday for some delicious ramen. Appetizers and drinkers arrived quickly. Try the mango wings so good. Rice with chicken and spicy Mayo was amazing and my bowl of spicy ramen was full of delicious flavors. read more

Meshikou - Tea - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Food: 5/5 There's not a ton of ramen specific restaurants in Columbus, but I really enjoyed this one! I've only been to Tensuke Express and Fukuryu Ramen, and there was something about this place that really hit the spot. Entered into a small cozy restaurant, could consider the place a hang out spot/hole in the wall joint. Tiny space but utilized and designed to where it does not feel overly crowded even if all the tables are filled. The broth wasn't too salty or strong compared to Fukuryu or Tensuke. I especially liked how the meat was cooked in front of you if you sit at the bar area. Service was very friendly especially, despite how busy it got! For the first time in a while, I can say this is a restaurant that id come back to again to try out more dishes. Appetizer/Picture: Salt & Pepper Calamari read more

Meshikou - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Our group made it to the restaurant before dinner rush hour so we were seated immediately but the not so overly friendly restaurant floor manager wouldn't let us squeeze in one last person on our table so they had to sit with them selves the bar. I thought it was a bit rigid. The food is good. Karaag chicken is pretty good here. The Ramen options are plenty and colorful. Not sure about using chicken broth here though.. I requested harder boiled eggs (over hard) with the ramen instead of runny and they could not accommodate that simple request. The ambience is nice enough but the menu prices are definitely higher than other similar places. $13 or $14 for ramen here. read more

Meshikou - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Nice quaint and cozy spot to enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen. Plenty of options to choose from here. The spice is real if you dare try. read more

Meshikou - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Meshikou offers amazing ramen! Large portions, great seasoning and taste! Decent price for the amount you get! Can't go wrong with some authentic ramen. read more

"The quickest way to a man's stomach is from the food he swallows"-Common Sense Cool ambience, food is good, not great but and enjoyable experience worth a trip, especially on a cold night. I will definitely come back sometime when on this side of town but do not see it as a "go to" place in Columbus. read more

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A dapper dressed spot with rich and crafty Ramen bowls makes Meshikou a must visit eat in the northwest neighborhood. An intimate place with an almost hibachi slab of bar sleek for date night. Dark interior with fake barn wood art and caged dropped pendant lights over seat-four rustic tables sets of which they have about four short and three tall meets you on entry. An additive of blood red string bulb, some egg white, a spatter of dark light, and Japanese like script makes the decor seem as a projection the of colors and placement of the Ramen bowls themselves. A menu of bowls, apps, rice, and add-ons seems specifically created with an experience in mind. Authenticity it seems is the point though I lack required experience to comment on it, the menu does bring novel combinations of flavors and textures that connects oriental feels with western comfort food culture. The appetizer menu features the soybean themed Shio Edmame to eccentric Crab Taco to Salt and Pepper Calamari. A Barbecue braised pork belly with house glaze and steamed bun was a tempting try but I settled for the zesty Salt and Pepper Chicken Wing ($7). This dish served in a healthy sized group of six is tossed with pepper, onion, jalapeno, and my weakness garlic. The salt and pepper seasoning is house made. I love these wings. The heat level in my chart is a little above medium. They come in such quantity I brought half home and they were as good freg cold in the morning as they were hot out of cooker with their eastern flavor and meaty filling. My soup was Shito Paitan Ramen. (A deal at $11) Straight and savory noodles share the rich Paitan, shio broth with green scallions, the non-shroom tasting but textural nice kikurage mushrooms, fish cakes, soft boiled eggs, and amazing braized pork belly. ( you can also choose tenderloin) Like all nine of their Ramen soups, spanning several broths and meats and one vegan concoction, the Shito Paitan is a visual artwork itself with the ingredients seemingly placed in the broth for maximum aesthetic. The flavors, taste, and textures is as high as the look bringing several different sensations that still connect each other in a unity. Delicious. Service is nice and they know the menu, they can answer your question and guide the uninitiated through the various concoctions. One slight neg, unavoidable in ordering these top notch makings, is that your order will take time. This is not a go-in get-out place, it is a place to spend time. Apps will come when they are ready, a sign of a joint with prime dinning experience in mind; for good food--the when you eat it--is as important as the prep. So don't get ansy if your dinner guest get their taco before you get your wings. Considering all, this is a perfect start for date night. It's intimacy, romanic colors, and good food makes a value for the price. Though it is not to heavy for a freindly gathering either or a solo jaunt to try new food. read more

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I love this place even though I don't like ramen. I just forgo the ramen and get wings and karaage! Their pork baos are to die for as well, I wish I took a pic of them! They're melt in your mouth good. As for the wings, they're very crunchy. The Korean sauce was better than the salt-pepper though, I would get all Korean sauce next time! The karaage bowl is delicious and filling as well. read more

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The Karaage Ramen is probably the best. I'm not a fan of there pork, I just feel like it should by fried a little? But the salt and pepper chicken is absolutely amazing! I love how when you order Karaage Ramen they give you dipping sauce Incase you don't want to put it in your bowl. Matter fact all I keep thinking about is my next visit back. read more

Know What to Get, Know What to Avoid Came here again as part of a small group of other Yelpers and had a better experience using the knowledge I had gleaned previously. This meant: 1) Getting the paitan (chicken bone broth), rather than clear chintan broth; 2) Getting the tenderloin chashu, rather than nearly all-fat pork belly chashu Those two changes alone made for a much better experience. Paitan is richer and thus has more inherent flavor than chintan, so it may be picking low-hanging menu fruit. But it does work better, albeit with a lower ceiling. The tenderloin chashu was nice and moist, probably helped by the fact that it was in a richer broth. That said, even if it were dry like my previous experience, it still would've been better than the nearly all-fat (no lean meat whatsoever) pork belly. Rest of the ingredients were so-so: the noodles are still flat and overcooked, and the kikurage (wood-ear mushrooms) was fine. If Meshikou will let me, I'd ask them to cook the noodles for 15 seconds fewer next time. The half-boiled egg was done quite well tho, as the yolk was the right shade of jelly-runny. So I'd come to Meshikou again. It can be good if you know what to order and what to avoid. I do hope they will one day ensure uniform quality across the entire menu, though. read more

Meshikou - Shio Paitan (Salt Chicken Bone Broth) Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped by for dinner with family and everything was excellent. The chicken karage and bun was good. We got 3 ramens that were all good. One of the best i have had compared to some in San Francisco and Palo Alto. read more

This is our favorite ramen in Columbus! Ambiance It is fairly small inside, but the interior is well done with a sort of urban modern look. It is always clean (bathrooms too), and it has a fair amount of counter seating, several standard tables, and a couple of high tables right by the entrance (avoid these if possible as the door opening and closing all the time makes it uncomfortable temperature-wise). Service Consistently excellent service! The servers are friendly, always smiling, and knowledgeable. May is one of our favorite servers! Drinks are always refilled, and the servers can explain any of the differences between the ramens on the menu. Food Consistently excellent. The chicken karage is our favorite starter. Juicy chunks of chicken fried with a crispy crunchy exterior. These are not your KFC popcorn chicken pieces, people. Way better. Then the ramen.. so many choices! You can have pork belly (fattier) or tenderloin (lean and tasty) with each ramen, and you can switch the noodles (flat or wavy) also. Fireball is our favorite - spicy but not too spicy. We've tried several of the ramens, though, and you just can't go wrong. They are consistently tasty, flavorful, and well presented. Mojo This place is the best!! Yes, having tried several other ramen places in Columbus this one far and away beats them all. Try it today!!! But not if today is Monday, since they're closed Mondays. :) read more

Meshikou - We're trying ramen - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We stopped by Meshikou for ramen and it was really descent! I love how the restaurant put the plastic curtains around each table as a divider, it made me feel very safe while dining in! Also, the staff made sure to sanitize the area once the customers left the table, the level of following covid-19 rules deserves five stars! + Shoyu Paitan Ramen: The broth was so delicious, the flavor was there! The soft-boiled egg was perfect, and the pork belly was yummy. The noodle wasn't as chewy as I expected but overall tasted pretty good. - Chicken Karrage: It's alright, I feel it could be deep-fried more because the color of the batter looked very light. Not recommend it. + Super friendly staff, attentive service + Very strict following covid-19 precautions! Meshikou is definitely a gem for ramen in Columbus! read more

Got there about 6:45p on a Friday so had to wait about 20 min for a seat, as it's s small place. Started with the calamari, the salt and pepper seasoning paired with the light batter and sautéed peppers was amazing. So hard to stop eating them and something I'm definitely going to crave in the future. I had the fireball miso with tenderloin and my wife got the the black garlic ramen sub fried chicken. Both were super flavorful. We will be back. So good. read more

Delicious ramen, probably one of the best in Columbus. The broth is very unique and the portions are huge. I ordered the spicy Mala ramen which was delicious. You are able to customize any ramen to your preference. Finally, this restaurant is taking great steps towards covid-19 safety by separating seating with clear curtains which is wonderful. I would definitely come back and eat here again. read more

Meshikou - Spicy Mala ramen - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

One of the best ramens I've ever had in the Midwest!! The noodles were not too soggy or too oily- the all too common things that ruin a bowl of good ramen. Only complaint is spice level- when I see ma la in the menu, I expect my tongue to be numb by the end of the meal. This ramen was more a medium spice level. Definitely coming back! read more

Meshikou - Spicy Mala Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Wow. I love ramen, I truly do, and I have my favorite places in Columbus but this place is now my #1. My family and I ate here after reading some reviews and we tried just about every appetizer. My favorite was the takoyaki (soft, fresh, flavorful), everyone else loved the pork buns (the pickles made it). Honorable mentions are crab tacos at #3 ( such good sauce and large serving size) and the gyoza was our 4th favorite (expertly pan fried and bursting with flavor). My Meshikou Black ramen with pork belly was phenomenal and everyone's favorite. But honestly all of the ramens we got were so full of flavor and perfectly presented with impressive portions (fireball paitan, spicy mala, and shoyu paitan). I honestly can't wait to go back to try what we left behind. Its also a plus that all of the staff was great. Incredibly nice, helpful with ordering, quick with delivery of food and clean up. There is absolutely nothing that can be improved upon. I am just so impressed by everything in this small restaurant. I wish it was larger but I'm ok with however long I need to wait to eat here. read more

Black garlic ramen. Probably any of the ramen but that's the one I always get. AND THEY HAVE TAKOYAKI NOW! Delicious but wait longer than you think to eat them. The center remain hot lava temperature well after the outside has cooled to a reasonable level. read more

My favorite ramen spot in Columbus! The inside is intimate, but not cramped. I am obsessed with the Spicy Miso Ramen - the perfect amount of broth, noodles, veggies, and heat! I add pork belly, extra corn, and bok choy. We also got the crab tacos which were incredible!!! They were cold which we weren't expecting, but the flavors / textures went together incredibly well. I recommend this place any chance I get. read more

Meshikou - Spicy Miso Paitan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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