From a strip mall parking lot you walk inside and are transported instantly to Tokyo. Sophisticated tare and broths produce some of the best ramen I have ever had. read more

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Love meshikou! We drive a bit to get to this ramen restaurant. It's the best in Columbus. I tried the cheese ramen. It was like mac and cheese. Not my favorite thing there but I wanted to try it read more

Meshikou - Meshikou Cheese Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I absolutely love this place. The owner and the servers are always very kind and the food is consistently on point. Best Raman in the city and one of my favorite places to go to on a cold day. read more

Avoid if you are vegetarian. There are two options .. one is a miso broth ramen which is good when hot and tastes good with the spicy topping powder.. but the other dish is literally like a chilly paste broth/. It's spicy but has absolutely no other flavors. I would not eat this again. But kudos to them for keeping the place covid friendly with curtains between tables. Felt safe to eat inside the restaurant. read more

Overall, this place was a great experience. It's a cute little restaurant with an open kitchen and "bar". The food was really good. The noodles were delicious and so was the pork belly. The only thing that I want to be picky about would be the broth. It was too light for my taste, I like something very robust. But all the toppings were really good and evened out everything!!!!! Great place! P.S. it was just two of us dining in. We were lucky enough to squeeze into a table right before the dinner rush. 6/7PM read more

Meshikou - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place is the go to for ramen. I Oder the salt and pepper chicken along the calamari. I also order the Shio Paitan Ramen that really hit the spot. read more

Meshikou - Shoyu Patian Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great spot, great ramen! Food: My partner and I got the spicy miso and the spicy mala ramens. While each had some heat, neither was overwhelming. The broth was rich and flavorfull, the meat was tender. Both of ours came with generous piles of mushroom on them. The one other thing I would mention is that the menma is a little funkier then most places. If you don't love that fermented funk, order something without it! Service: Quick and friendly. It was very busy when we went but the service was still prompt and attentive. Ambiance: Trendy. We sat at the bar, which gave a view of the cooking. Dim lighting. Can definitely get crowded. Overall: Would highly recommend, some of the better ramen I have had! read more

If you'd like to have the best hot chicken sandwich in Columbus, this is it. Highly recommend!!!

My boyfriend and I came in for lunch today and were blown away! The food was amazing, and the staff was friendly. We both had the spicy miso ramen which was amazing, definitely the best ramen in Columbus! We also had the habanero chicken wings, they were delicious sweet, spicy and crispy! Our bill was about $40. Some my think that's a little high for just 2 people, however, The quality of food and amazing atmosphere definitely make it worth it! read more

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

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This place is fantastic!! While I know ramen is popular these days, this place really does it well. I've been here twice with friends. Every bite has been delicious. The portions are appropriate. You will find the staff is helpful & happy to tweak the ingredients for you. The paitain broth is more flavorful than the tonkotsu broth, which surprises me. Try the Meshikou Black. It knocked my socks off! Our server was kind enough to give me a side of mala too. We tried the pork buns too, which were a bit sweet but well balanced by the pickle & greens. I can't wait to come back. Ramen might be the best winter meal. Folks that complain about the price should do some soul searching. $13 for someone to bring a meal to you and clean up after your ass is not out of the question. Good food & good service should cost a reasonable amount of money! read more

Meshikou - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My favorite ramen place in col Good atmosphere in restaurant Good choices for ramen Good price read more

Best ramen restaurant in Columbus. I am Japanese and have had many good ramen dishes in my life in Japan, and this is the only ramen restaurant I and my Japanese friends go back occasionally. The only thing I don't like is the soup is not so hot. read more

We met up with some friends on Saturday night and I cannot figure out why we haven't tried this place before. We started out with drinks and ordered some Saki. We don't know a lot about it, but figured that there was no harm in giving it a try. We also asked for the Enoki Bacon Wraps and the Crispy Calamari. Our drinks arrived and so did the appetizers and they were all great! The Bacon Wraps looked like a jellyfish but had a wonderful taste. The Calamari came with peppers and more! The saki was spectactular and had a nice crisp finish to it, that really went well with the appetizers. Next, we ordered up some Ramen. Theresa ordered a one of the calmer ones in the group (there were 12 or more to choose from) and I went for the spiciest one they had. Both were delicious. I savored my bowl and pratically licked it clean. The place was small yet cozy, the customers seemed happy and contented and the tables were changing rapidly. We will go back to explore the menu further! read more

Every time I'm in the area I make sure to give this place a visit. Their chicken karaage rice bowl is superb, and another favorite is the KFC wings. Highly recommend. read more

We really enjoyed our meal. The gyoza was so flavorful! The chashu buns were interesting. The pork inside them was delicious. I had planned on going somewhere else and changed to here last minute and I'm so glad we did. My family is the bigger ramen people and they really enjoyed the soup. The waiter was very helpful explaining all the different types of ramen. read more

I've never but had the chicken but it is soooooo good. Get the garlic bomb sauce, it's the best.

The soup was good but I didn't like the style of ramen. I prefer the once's with a bouncier texture.

I LOVE this place. They have the best pork buns and rice bowls. You get a lot of rice and chicken in a bowl for only $5. The people are nice and it's a good place to go if you just want to get a quick bite to eat. Delicious food and not too expensive. read more

My favorite veggie ramen I've had in town. I haven't tried them all, but this one really satisfies. There are two options, a really hot one, and a miso broth. Both were fantastic. The vegetables were fresh and colorful. The noodles and tofu were so bountiful I didn't even finish my bowl. read more

Meshikou - Specialty imported brew was a nice touch. - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've had a lot of ramen places in Columbus and this is the best. Broth is amazing. The marinaded soft boiled egg cannot be matched by any other ramen shop. They seem to be the only place that doesn't bread their tenderloin, which is what I prefer. read more

Garlic bomb chicken bites were amazing. Best chicken I've ever had in my life. Flavoring is Thank you. Will def be back.

Delicious food!!! Long wait, but worth it! The apple sake was sooo good and the spice... wow!

I love this place. My neighborhood ramen restaurant. It's very busy. I'm glad they weathered the pandemic. They adapted to take out, which isn't easy, or preferred with ramen. Always a good time when I go there. read more

Meshikou is not my favorite ramen place in Columbus, but I know food is heavily dependent on personal preference. I've had the Meshikou Black, Spicy Mala, and Spicy Miso. The only one I'd recommend if you want to try this place is the Spicy Miso. I also tried the karage appetizer and the chicken was underseasoned that I had to drown each piece in sauce to help season it. The service was good but the restaurant was so dark that when I walked outside after, I was blinded by the sun. Not my preferred spot for ramen, but I know everyone's taste is different! read more

Meshikou - Spicy Mala (top) and Spicy Miso (bottom) - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is a nice spot for ramen but keep in mind, that it's very small so it will be more difficult to seat larger parties. Service is nice and check up on you a good amount. The portions are fair for the price. I would say the best deal is the karaage bowl if you aren't feeling ramen. These 3 dishes were more than enough to feed 2 people. read more

Tucked away in a shopping plaza on Bethel Rd. Definitely a great spot for ramen. I had the salt and pepper calamari for an appetizer which I loved so much I ordered a second batch. Just the right amount of salt and pepper, and they served it in rings as opposed to serving the actual legs of the squid (for some reason that makes calamari unappealing to me). They use chicken broth infused with both soy tare and sichuan tare. When I asked the difference, the waitress explained that one was a thinner, more clear broth and one was a bit thicker with a cloudy consistency like chicken broth. I ended up getting the Shoyu Paitan Ramen, one of their most popular and I wasn't disappointed. Portions are generous and the dish is quite flavorful. I would still say my favorite ramen so far in Columbus is Fukuryu in Dublin, but, I definitely enjoyed my meal here and would come back. read more

Meshikou - Salt and pepper calamari - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Meshikou has been open less than a fortnight, but it's off to a strong start. I dined solo for this outing, which gave me an opportunity to take in a lot of details about the restaurant, plus I had the opportunity to chat with one of the co-owners. Immediately upon entering the restaurant, the hostess warmly greeted me. I told her I was by myself, so I was fine with sitting at the bar. Sitting at the bar worked out well--I had a panoramic view of all the kitchen activities and could watch the staff interacting with one another. Plus, I got to talk with one of the kitchen staff and see what he liked on the menu. Shortly after I was seated, I was given a menu. I didn't know it at the time, but the gentleman who was my server was also one of the co-owners, which helped explain his strong knowledge of the menu items. He was able to point out which soups had "heavier" broths and which were more delicate in flavor. I opted for the pork belly ramen, one of the "heartier" dishes. While I waited for my food to arrive, I studied the decor of the dining room. The restaurant had been completely transformed from the "old school" style of the previous Vietnamese establishment. This dining space is contemporary in its look--pops of a reddish-orange color throughout, interesting wall designs interspersed amongst beautiful dark wood accent walls, with a similar dark wood being carried over to the table tops. The bar itself was a concrete style with some lightly colored speckles. Bar stools with backs (thank goodness!) allowed for 8 or 9 people to sit at the bar at one time. The remaining dining space seats ~45-50 people, with table sizes ranging from 4-tops to 8-tops. Given its contemporary makeover, the space itself is warm and inviting. In the short time I studied the room, my food was ready. A piping hot bowl, bigger than what one would get at Tensuke, with a dark golden broth sat before me. The egg was cooked perfectly--not overly dry like I've had at other places. The broth itself was rich, but not too heavy. The pork belly was thinly sliced and not too fatty. By the time I finished, I was full and satiated. A big bowl of this stuff would hit the spot when you feel a cold coming on. As I waited for change on my bill, I had a chance to talk to one of the co-owners. Both owners are named Mike and both have grown up in Asian restaurants, helping with the family business each day after school. In my conversation with Mike, I discovered their commitment to offering a high-quality product: one in which broth simmers for 15 hours a day and the creation of a smallish menu so they can focus on doing ramen well. He also told me about how important timing is when preparing a soup--things can't just "sit" in the pot--they need to be added at specific times to achieve the right texture. The "flow" or "energy" of the staff is good--everyone was on top of keeping tables clean, customers cared for, and paying attention to everything going on around them, especially considering what I was observing was the peak dinner hour. All the staff seemed eager to make a strong first impression, which they did. I look forward to going back and trying other items on their menu. I wish Meshikou the best of luck and hope they continue their strong focus on customer service and delivering a tasty bowl of soup. read more

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I personally thought the pork broth was tasty. Considering some establishments can hack it, Meshikou's had a rich, almost thicker than normal meat broth, taste. The al dante curly noodles were slightly chewy. Good "substance". Since this is my first encounter with Ramen, I can't really comment as to the price point... Would love it if this joint offered a "Make Your Own" ramen bowl. I say this because there are toppings in other bowls that I'd love to incorporate (i.e., corn, asparagus spears etc). After talking with the waiter, was told that Meshikou is facing out their pork broth, and will be offering chicken or veggie only. Bummer. Why? They have been unable to find a distributor that can keep their pork broth supply up to par. Demand is high, stock isn't meeting demand, you get the gist. read more

Meshikou - Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Best ramen i have eaten anywhere. Really good service, too. Sometimes it takes a while to get in but always worth it.

The fried chicken is so juicy! Recommend the spicy chicken sandwich. It has a large piece of fried chicken, pickles, and Cole slaw. Love it!

Easily the best ramen in Columbus! Very small environment but good for eating alone or in groups up to 6. The spicy miso ramen is very hot but if you like spicy food, this is a must-try. read more

Meshikou - Spicy miso ramen with pork belly and fish cake - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Absolutely love their chicken. I always get the same thing because it's so good. I haven't experimented with the ramen yet but their Korean style chicken is always a go to. read more

A-OK is the way I feel about this place. I had a lunch-meet up with Lea P. here a while back. The interior is greatly changed from when it used to be Lac Viet -- it's now got a classy, dark-furnished vibe, though the playlist when we were there didn't quite match the ambiance. I had the shoyu tonkatsu ramen; the broth was all right. The pork slices were a bit tough, and for the price I was paying, I expected to be blown away (as I usually am at Rishi [though last time I went there, they were a bit off their game too]). Green tea was lovely, and the waiter was nice enough to split the cost on our separate checks. I'm just not a fan of the $$ bowl of ramen: I started eating ramen in small, cash-only hole-in-the-walls in LA, and it irks me to be paying twice or three times as much for a bowl here. It's a nice enough place, but not my kind of ramen house. read more

Meshikou - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Ramen in Columbus: 4. Jobu 3. Meshikou 2. Tensuke 1. Vegan Baba That's basically what you need to know. This is definitely a measure above Jobu, but can't compare to Tensuke. And my favorite is for sure Vegan Baba. The broth at Vegan Baba is so much more flavorful and spiced better than the others. Meshikou was good, but not out of this world. I wanted to give it a three, but I can't remember what I gave Jobu and I'm lazy. Eh, three it is. The best thing on the table was the bacon wrapped appetizer we got. I can't even remember what it was, but it outshone the ramen for sure. The decor is awesome though, and the service was attentive and good. I think it would be fun to sit at the counter instead of a table. Maybe next time. read more

Meshikou - Now you speak Japanese! :) - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We ordered pork ramen, chicken and one more dish that I can't remember. It tastes good . The price is reasonable. We ordered pork ramen, chicken and one more dish that I can't remember. It tastes good . The price is reasonable. read more

It's kinda hit and miss for me here but I'll keep coming back to try something new. I normally like spicy dishes but their Meshikou Black is quite tasty and I'd go back to get it again. Their Takoyaki is really good too. read more

Meshikou - Takoyaki. Yum!! - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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On my recent visit back in Columbus, we decided to come try this place out. It just opened a little over a month ago. The decor is very modern with an open kitchen. On a saturday night at 6pm, we manage to grab a table with no wait, but people started rolling in and filled the place up pretty quickly after we arrived. The food is absolutely delicious. The soup base for the ramen is incredible, but does require a lot of water while eating. The kaarage is smaller pieces than I'm used to, so it's more like popcorn chicken- sized. Nevertheless, it's still very tasty. The charsiew buns are a nice modern take of an old tradition. Our server is on top of things when it comes to refilling our kettle for tea and refilling my friend's water. He did clear the table very fast when people finished eating. Although, it is a little awkward for me when he cleared my friend's bowls while I'm still eating (slow eater here). One star off because this place is EXPENSIVE. For the amount of food you get, the price is pretty steep. Make sure you do not come here super hungry. The ramen is about half the size as tensuke while the price is twice as much. My friend who is Japanese also commented on how small the bowl is. Perhaps, they are trying to be too chic and modern, but forgot that ramen is suppose to be a pretty large bowl? Regardless, it's really good food, but the price makes me cringe. read more

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Checked out this new ramen place (they seem to be popping up recently in Columbus) with my brother for lunch. The interior is pretty nice and cozy; there are probably about 8 tables in there (6 little, 2 big). We ordered the crab tacos, tonkatsu ramen, and the karaage ramen. The crab tacos were pretty good, and we both didn't have anything bad to say about it. The ramen wasn't bad either. I can't really comment on it's authenticity, but there were a couple Japanese families dining there too, so the taste can't be too far off. I like their broth better than other places I've tried because it's not too salty. Their service was ok, but not great. It's a little bit confusing when you walk in because there's not a designated host podium or anything. I felt like we were just lingering around for a while until someone finally noticed we were waiting to be seated. Also, our waiter could have stopped by to check if we needed a refill on our drinks more than once. Overall it definitely wasn't a bad experience. Definitely pricey though... two tacos for $7, and the ramen portion was pretty small, priced at $13 a bowl. I'm sure that they'll get better over time, but Meshikou has a solid start! read more

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I have been at Meshikou over a dozen times and have yet to write a review...this is long overdue! We live less than a mile away from Meshikou so it's usually our spot for a hot noodle bowl on cool days. There is plenty of parking as it is in a strip mall area. Dine in only. Opens at 11 and goes through dinner hours. The staff has always been friendly and on top of things. We've never had issues with long wait times and the food always arrives hot and fresh. There is bar and table seating - we prefer the bar so we can watch the staff prepare our meal. The cucumber water is a wonderful touch. The hot tea is flavorful. I typically get their karaage ramen which is a huge bowl of delicious broth, mushrooms, scallions, fish cake, ramen, and soft boiled egg. The karaage (fried chicken) is dangerously addictive! It comes served on the side with a dipping sauce. I highly recommend the crab tacos as well! Prices are a bit high for ramen bowls but they are higher quality than other restaurants. The broth is more flavorful, the ingredients fresh, and you can't beat their service. read more

Meshikou - Lunch time! - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great place to dine, extremely low key atmosphere. Surprising hole in the wall featuring great eats in a authentic Japanese environment