Overpriced. Meh flavors. That sums up my experience at Meshikou. I ordered the crab taco appetizer and one of the Mazemen with pork. My husband ordered the miso ramen. The crab taco is.. well to start off, NOT a crab taco. It's an imitation crab meat taco. And it's not good. Imitation crab meat has it's place I suppose in food like California rolls, but it's just not that fantastic of a food in itself. This taco was piled with a huge amount of imitation crab meat and a corn pickle something mixture on it. The flavors just didn't go that well together. My husband didn't even finish his. The Mazemen was covered in an overly sweet sauce that was kind of one note to me. Luckily there was some thin cuts of salty pork belly on the side to break up that sweetness. The miso ramen broth was pretty uninteresting. The noodles themselves weren't bad and had a nice al dente or q q bite to them. Both the mazemen and the ramen were $11 each. My recommendation is drive the 5 minutes to Tensuke Express and experience far superior ramen for like $3 less. read more

Meshikou - The "Crab" tacos - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Meshikou is hands-down the best, y'all! From the time it first opened (even though we were living mostly out of state then), they've become our go-to need-a-warm-soup-to-save-my-life spot; and the incredible ramen, warm staff, clean/funky/intimate interior and cozy-as-heck tea in a little gold teapot keep driving us back here week after week. First of all, true confessions: I'm a broth girl. Less interested in noodles; I could drink tea and drink soup all the (winter) day long and pretty much die happy. Second confession: I'm also a vegetarian. That makes it harder, sometimes, in the kingdom of broth. I've had way too many subpar veggie stocks -- or, worse, stocks actually flavored with chicken or fish and called veggie; and it's sad to have to slurp up bouillon-cube pho or ramen while my bae gets the twelve-hours-simmered cream of the pork hunk crop. Anyone with me on this, you'll love Meshikou! They not only have a killer, kickass basic vegetarian miso broth; but they've just added an incredible (and unlike anything we've ever had, anywhere) szechuan oil-infused mala broth, too! The vegetarian ramen comes with corn, bamboo shoot (not the gross kind from my childhood that came in a can/frozen stir-fry), asian greens, and finely sliced mushrooms -- wood ear, maybe? -- as well as Meshikou's signature tofu. This stuff is THICK, y'all! It's fried on the edges, thank goodness; and is delicious in a vegetarian adaptation of Meshikou's beloved BBQ chasu bun; but this tofu'll fill you up, pronto. I just learned, tonight (and maybe this only works for us because about half our remaining disposable income goes to Meshikou from September to June), that the impossible is possible: they COMBINED the vegetarian miso and mala/szechuan broths for me, AND I got a fireball on the side -- and the result was incredible! My partner got the regular ol' (incredible) veg mala; we traded broth tastes a bunch, and, while I acknowledge that chefs know best and these are separate soups for a reason (the real mala has an incredible richness from both a szechuan tare in the stock; and szechuan oil on top!), the miso does lend a richness that I can't live without. Then again, the mala delivers a real depth of szechuan oil flavor that's pretty unparalleled. See why I had to ask to combine them? Another of tonight's discoveries -- you can get the noodles on the side! Broth girl moi always consumes almost all of said broth, and then begins the precarious job of transposing my extra noodz; chopsticks pinch by chopstick pinch, to my partner's bowl -- *he* appreciates those pesky extra noodles. I, however, lose a whole ton of broth in the process. Enter tonight's "noodles on the side" discovery -- whaaaat? I can get a magical full bowl of broth; and bae gets extra noodles: yaaas! I do have tummy troubles from wheat; and it would be INCREDIBLE if they eventually moved to making/offering gluten free rice ramen noodles (we love the green rice/forbidden rice) for GF and wheat-sensitive customers ... can you imagine a homemade rice noodle, like the ungodly incredible Lao soup noodles at Indochine (!!!); all warm and cozy in some mala/miso broth? Still my dreaming heart, y'all. Other great (veg) options: we love the chasu buns with tofu (or you can get one of each) and the karate rice bowl, at $4, is an amazing deal -- our intuition tells us they just might be able to do a BBQ tofu version of it, skin to the chasu?! Also, can't say enough about the super-nice staff, the really perfect interior deco combo of natural materials and strange hypermod noodle art, and the awesome bathrooms -- clean AF, and complete with faux mirror glasses and serve yourself tiny peppermint candies. Meshikou is a gem in a sea of Bethel deliciousness; but you won't find better ramen -- and especially not vegetarian ramen! -- anywhere in town. Don't just wait for the temperatures drop -- get thee here! read more

Meshikou - vegetarian miso/mala combo, hold the corn, extra broth, noodleys on the side, & side of the meshikou fireball -- my wildest dreams, y'all! - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I LOVE RAMEN. Especially on a chilly day. I met my boyfriend there (he's a big fan) because we were both under the weather and wanted something to sooth us. Meshikou did not disappoint. The decor is contemporary and there are multiple tables as well as bar seating. We sat at the bar, which was kind of fun, because you can watch them prep each dish. First of all, you have to get the Pork Buns as an appetizer. It comes with two, so it is perfect to split with someone. The meat is seasoned and tangy and the fun is perfectly steamed. It just warms my heart thinking about it. I got the Shoyu Paitan Ramen with pork tenderloin. The broth was just delicious. It is a little thicker than broth, but super creamy with great flavor. Not overly salty, either. Just yummmmmy. The staff was attentive and friendly and the prices are very fair for the amount of food you get. I took home the rest of my ramen and ate it for lunch the next day. Just as good. I will definitely be back. Especially when we start to get cold, snowy weather. read more

Ramen's trajectory is trending upward in the expanding American culinary palette. Meshikou delivers very good quality and flavored variations of this Japanese staple. When I have the craving for good ramen, this is where I come to get it. I prefer to order the classic version with pork belly. My wife enjoys hers spicy and get here with a house made chile oil added- which I have to say, adds such a wonderful depth of flavor and just a nuanced touch of heat, it really is quite delicious. Meshikou's pork steam buns are one of my favorite most-craved items on any menu, anywhere in Columbus Ohio. Just perfection. A seared slice of braised pork belly, smothered in house made soy barbecue sauce, with a very generous amount of mesclun greens and house pickles. Wrapped inside of a warm fluffy steam bun. You have to order these when you come here. The owner/chef is often working the line and engaging his clientele checking to ensure quality and satisfaction. The cooks behind the line are all very warm and personable. I highly recommend. read more

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My favorite ramen place! I always appreciate the good food and the hospitality of the staff!

The food and ambiance is really nice! The chicken is so good! It gets a little busy after 2, so come during lunch.

I always get the spicy miso ramen and it is so delicious. The broth the noodles come in is rich and spicy. The garlic fireball!! Omg!! The noodles are so fresh as well, not like the ramen I'm used to. The pork belly that comes in the noodles too is so tender. Very causal place with a modern design. If you haven't tried the wings yet, DO IT! We had the salt and pepper wings and they were some of the best wings I have ever tasted. Flash fried and very crispy on the outside. Hot and juicy chicken in the inside. The wings were larger too than wings you get at most places. The breading was light but so delicious. The wings were topped with finely chopped red onion, red pepper and jalapeño. You don't even need a dipping sauce for these wings but they would probably go great with one. read more

I love ramen. a lot. but I was pretty disappointed when I read they had discontinued their pork ramen and opted for chicken instead--I was wrong. the entire meal was fantastic, and the chicken ramen broth seems just as creamy and flavorful as a pork broth. don't skip on appetizers and get an order of the pork chashu buns. AMAZE. I do wish they had beer, a nice cold one in hand really would have rounded out the meal, but I will be making the drive to this strip-mall spot again. read more

Meshikou - amazing! - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

First time at this place and I can say I will be back when I am in town. The ramen wasn't too salty and the broth was the right amount of spicy. The pork belly was tender and fell in your mouth with every bite. The Karaage was delicious and the sauce was an amazing pair. Salt and Pepper calamari was salty at first taste but it's the right amount of seasoning. It also taste good with the Karaage sauce. read more

Meshikou - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Easily the best ramen I've had in the Midwest! The restaurant feels like a ramen bar I would find back home in NJ/NY with bar top tables and a open kitchen so you can watch all the action. It's located near all the other Asian markets and shops in Cbus. Normally the ramen is the star of the show but here the appetizers were just as great. The karage or fried chicken was perfect- crispy outside and super moist chicken inside. The chicken sat on a bed of rice that was drizzled with savory sauce, which complemented the chicken very well. The bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms was my favorite! The mushrooms were pan fried and crispy on the edges just like Chinese pan fried noodles and the bacon gave it all a deep smoky flavor. I had the spicy paitan ramen which was made using a chicken stock. The broth was rich and flavorful with just a touch of spice. The texture of the noodles were perfect and the soft boiled egg melted in my mouth. The pork belly was tasty but could have used a little more flavor. The cucumber water was a really nice touch to the meal. I'm definitely adding this place to my list of Columbus food staples. read more

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Myself is a fans of Japanese Ramen, so I love to explore places that serve super delicious ramen. If I need to pick my favorite ramen to go place, Meshikou is the place. I been to this restaurant about 5-6 times already. Every time I left the restaurant with satisfaction. I really recommend the Karaage [Japanese Fried Chicken]. The breading is super crispy and thin, along with the juicy chicken thigh. It also come with a dipping sauce, which is a little bit spicy and sweet with a hint of yujacha favor. One time, my friend and I went to the restaurant at lunch hour and the restaurant is pack as usual. We waited about 45 minutes to be seated. While we patiently waiting with our empty stomach, we notice that people came in later than us get their food and we had been waiting about for another hour after we get seated, and we didn't have any food. During the time of wait, we ask our server several time when will our food come. But he just said that it will be coming soon, but apparently not. After we ask the server a few time, our food is final came and we are like a super hungry pig and enjoying our delicious bowl of ramen. When we finished halfway, the owner came out and ask us are the food taste good. And then he explained why we've wait so long, it is because the server forgot to punch our order in. The owner did saw us seating there and waited for such a long time and apologize to us. And he did say that the meal is on the house. Everyone in the restaurant is very nice and welcoming their customer. Even though this little incident happen to me, it doesn't stop me to visit the restaurant again and enjoy a hot bowl of super delicious ramen. read more

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This ramen is the bomb-en! I've been on a hunt for good ramen around columbus and after much disappointment I finally found a winner! Meshikou has a modern vibe centered around this great dish. I had the Shio Chintan Ramen which has a chicken broth with fresh vegetables and I got mine with chicken karaage on top which is fried chicken. It was fantastic! Lots of flavor and everything tasted great. The chicken karaage came with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce which was delightful. I'm really excited to come back here again for my ramen fix! read more

Meshikou - Shio Chintan ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Meshikou is located where Lac Viet used to be on Bethel Road. They have definitely revamped the place since coming in and now looks very trendy. Our group of four wanted to try their ramen after hearing about some new ramen restaurants opening up in the Columbus area. Tried the tonkotsu and spicy miso. We also ordered the pork bun appetizer, which was delicious but only came in 2's. Actually, it seemed like all the portions were WAY too small for how much they cost - we joked that it was probably to offset the expenses to redecorate this place. Sadly the taste of the tonkotsu wasn't that good, and I preferred the spicy miso to it. My mom really disliked the tonkotsu, saying that it was too salty. I agreed that there was something off about the broth, but in all honesty, I was really hungry, and there didn't seem to be enough food (4 slices of pork belly). I'm under the impression that ramen is supposed to leave you stuffed. Three stars is for the service and short wait time. Otherwise, I think you can get a better deal elsewhere in Columbus. read more

Meshikou - Tonkotsu and spicy miso - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I did not like the ramen here. The chicken broth was just not my cup of tea. But the calamari was delicious, light, and crispy. The restaurant is small, but also inviting and fun. Although I won't be returning, there is a lot of love in this place. read more

Made it back here pretty quickly, as the photos of our appetizer show. Bacon-wrapped pork belly with crispy enoki mushrooms? Ok! I got the spicy miso ramen and the spouse the Shio shintan noodles. Both were great, as expected. They DO have non-soup ramen & shintan dishes, in case (like my spouse) you find the soup to be a bit tough to eat without flipping broth all over your eating companions. Not that I mind that sort of thing, to be honest. Conclusion: Still awesome. read more

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This is my favorite food in the Columbus area. And this is my favorite restaurant to get that. And the service is terrific.

I went to Meshikou based on Yelp reviews that I read (overall positive) and because I was really in the mood to get me some Ramen. Long day at work in my alternative home (Columbus), and was ready to chow. I ordered the Chashu pork bun, the fireball Tonkatsu ramen (Tonkatsu broth with spicy garlic paste) and a side of Karaage (Japanese chicken nuggets; I know this is probably blasphemy to describe it as such, but whatever, it is what it is). So I was hungry. I'll start with the pork buns. You get two with each order. The "bun," which is an asian "bao ze" dough shaped like a small tortilla was nicely steamed and benign (like it should be). The pork belly (two thick slices) had a strong hoisin based sauce covering them (not exactly Char Siu like you would see in a Chinese restaurant) was full of flavor, warm and moist. The field greens were a nice (refreshing?) touch to the bun and added a little coolness and minor crunchiness. And then there was an english cucumber. Unique pickle taste. Overally, I liked it a lot. The flavors complimented each other. Nothing was overpowered. And did I mention there was a pickle slice on top? Good order. A little spendy ($7.50 for two) but I'd order it again. The ramen was great. Pork based broth with spicy garlic paste (not spicy to me because I'm spicy challeneged after having eaten so much spice so as to deaden my spiciness receptors (there is no such thing I'm sure) was flavoful but not overpowering either. This ramen came with the straight ramen noodles. They were cooked somewhat al dente and you get plenty. Topped with a few slices of pork belly (no hoisin sauce this time), slice of fish cake, sliced woodear mushrooms, bamboo, hard boiled (but runny yoke) egg, and topped with scallions. This all worked very well. Very satisfying. At first I thought the bowl was small but it filled me up (along with all the other food I got). The chicken Karaage was great. Tender and moist dark meat breaded and deep fried to nugget perfection. Dip it in their "citrus" dipping sauce (I honestly couldn't tell what was in the sauce but it was good) and you've got a great side or appetizer. The chicken was flavorful enough without the dip. If you were me, you would dip the chicken in the dipping sauce, then grab some noodles in the same load and shove it in your mouth. Fantastic. Overall, I was very pleased. This was only a short 15-20 minute drive from Easton and worth the drive. I've been trying other ramen joints in the area and will compare this experience to the others but so far so good. Update on 8/20/15 - got to try the salt and pepper calamari, which I did like. Wouldn't say I loved it though. The balance of seasoning between salt, pepper, jalepeno, red onion and green pepper was very good. The light batter was also very good. The only slight disappointment was that the squid was a little chewy. Not horribly over-cooked but slightly. Overall still a nice and savory starter before you get the noodles. read more

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If I could six stars to this place, I would. Absolutely phenomenal food, with a quant atmosphere. The food was so fresh, and tasted so amazing that I could barely focus on anything else. The servers kept up with us frequently too. Reasonably priced, authentic food, this joint has it all. It will be very hard to top this place. read more

Meshikou - Spicy noodle bowl. - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

After seeing a few friends post about this new ramen joint on facebook, I decided it was time to try it out. Ever since trying my first amazing bowl of real ramen in NYC in May, my husband and I have been on the search for something that compares. We've had many bowls of ramen all over town (visiting many places repeatedly because we love ramen so much and just can't get enough). Nobody's been able to woo me as much as the new york shop until our visit to Meshikou. Finally, I was knocked off my feet with spice. Not much can do that to me. I'm always adding hot sauce, chili oil, etc. to give it the flavor it needs. Although not overwhelmingly spicy the whole time, there were times when my Spicy Miso Ramen gave me a kick. So good. The broth was rich and delicious. We shared one bowl of Ramen and the Karaage (marinated flash fried chicken) and Chashu buns (steamed buns with pork belly) as appetizers. It was plenty of food for 2, for about $30 before tip. Upon entering, we were greeted by CiCi who was our wonderful server. Details impressed us, from the aesthetics inside to the glass mason jars (with handles) with fresh cucumber, and her knowledge and recommendations. One of my favorite details was the etiquette and explanation on the menu. Having grown up in an ethnic restaurant myself, I am familiar with customers' desire to know the proper way to eat something, so the simple sentences saying, "slurping noodles is proper etiquette" was nice to read. My husband enjoyed the presentation of the hot tea, individual pot, great deal for two dollars, mild taste. Probably could've poured at least four cups. We met one of the Mike owners, pleasant guy! We'll totally be back with our friends. My only complaint is that the bottom of the beautiful wooden tables are unfinished and my lacy dress kept getting stuck to them. **Update: The spicy miso ramen is no longer spicy enough. They've changed the recipe to satisfy the american tongue which can't stand a good kick. I added spoonfuls of their house-made chili oil and it still wasn't as spicy as it was the first time. Bummer, but worth the extra work of adding it in. It's much better spicy! read more

Meshikou - Two thumbs up for Meshikou! - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We came here last week a little bit after lunch time. We were happy they're open since some restaurants close after lunch hour and opens back up for dinner time. There was no wait which was super awesome. We were seated quickly and server was attentive. We ordered their hot green tea which was perfect for a 15 degree weather! Tea was really good and addicting if you're a tea lover! They serve alcohol, beer and sake as well. The decor and ambiance is great! Love the energy and the style-kinda hipster in a way, but super cool! We ordered Chicken Karaage for my friend & Calamari for me as apps! They were both delicious! I also got the Mala Vegan Ramen, it was delicious but super spicy!! I wish they asked me the level of spice I could handle-I had 5 bites of it and I couldn't do anymore. If you're a vegan spicy lover, this one is for you! Nonetheless, it's super awesome that they serve vegetarian broth ramens- two kinds actually! Wish I got to try to non spicy one. So yea definitely give it a try! read more

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The only other restaurant who has ramen this good is Fukyuru Ramen. . . and it's not a close race about who would come next. Their steamed buns are exquisite, too. I'd give anything for them to open a place in Clintonville. You rock, Meshikou. read more

I will keep the review simple, if you are traditional and want your classic ramen dishes with their hot, brothy goodness then go to Tensuke instead. This was a good changeup to my ramen routine but the creaminess of the broth and the overall flavor was not something I would want to have on a regular basis. I had the Spicy Miso Ramen which was okay. I might give this place another try and order a regular ramen. I also want to give the other items on the menu like the Crab Tacos and the Barbecue Chasu Buns. Tensuke is still the best and I don't think that anyone will remove them any time soon. read more

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

My #1 Ramen place in the Columbus currently. The food quality has been consistent over the years. Their chicken broth ramen is my favorite. Go check it out! read more

Yummy and delicious! Second time here and I love this place. Service was excellent and they gave me enough time to choose what kind of ramen I wanted. They'll go over the menu if you're unfamiliar w ramen! Foods- I ordered the chicken wings (KFC and salt pepper) for appetizers but I have to say, the salt and pepper was my favorite! The first time I was here, I had the shoyu ramen w pork belly. It was so good, meats were tender! I thought the broth was perfect. If you want to add some spice to it, they do have some spicy red peppers on the table. The second time, I had the spicy miso ramen w pork belly.... YUMS! I think I like this more because I love spicy foods! my boyfriend had it with tenderloins and he said that the pork belly tastes better! $11 for a bowl of ramen? Not too bad! If you're craving for ramen or wanting to try it for the first time, I highly recommend you to check this place out! Come on out, ramen lovers! read more

Meshikou - Shoyu ramen w tenderloins - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Best ramen in town in my opinion, authentic and delicious. The staff is great despite how busy it gets sometimes

This is the third ramen shop we have tried in Columbus being a frequent traveler to California where you can get amazing and delicious ramen. Meshikou is not for behind the Californian ramen shops. The ramens were full of flavor and the portion was perfect. The kaarage chicken was juicy and with the sweet and spicy sauce it hit the spot. I would definitely come back. read more

The broth was flavorful and there were a generous amount of pork and toppings in the ramen. The service was pretty fast - took about 15 minutes for food to come out. Waitress was friendly and attentive to our requests. Only critique was that the ramen was not worth $14. read more

Meshikou - Meshikou Black Soup Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This was my first time here, the place is in a strip mall in an unassuming location. I had never heard of it before. It is small on the inside, they have clear curtains hanging between tables so it made it feel a little more secluded, like we were in our own little bubble! We ordered the crab taco appetizer, and they were DELCIOUS!! I had the Spicy Mala Ramen, which had a great full flavor to the broth. My date had been here before, and said he really liked the Fireball Ramen, so he ordered that. The service was excellent, the only thing that I was disappointed about was that my date didn't offer to pay!! Haha. I definitely will be back for more! Well done. read more

This is for sure my favorite ramen place in Columbus!! I was so sad when they closed during the first few months of lock-down but ordered right when they opened and several times since! They have chicken broth based ramen which is different from the tonkotsu that took the US by storm when ramen was first a craze several years ago. They have both chintan and paitin which are clear and creamy broths. Every bowl is delicious and there are a wide varieties including soupless noodles, spicy versions, etc. I usually get the spicy miso with tenderloin but they also serve pork belly roast as an option. We love the way they pack the noodles separately from the broth so that nothing gets soggy. They also have bomb korean fried chicken wings along with an assortment of other appetizers. We cannot stop ourselves from getting the KFC wings. It's plenty of food at a reasonable price with super friendly and fast service. They usually have my order ready in 15 minutes! Also, they do have their place set up for dine-in, but that's not my thing yet so I haven't tried it. read more

The best ramen in town. It's very authentic Japanese place. Also, I love how clean their broths are.

Like the Raman Also the salt pepper chicken. Really fresh and delicious. Recommend for sure

Delicious Ramen for Columbus area, the ramen bowls were so plentiful and the broth was tasty! The calamari appetizer was great! Great price point for the amount of food and the service was on point! The restaurant itself was cozy and modern. We'll be back! read more

The salt pepper chicken is always well executed and made fresh. The balance of textures with the crispy chicken against the juicy peppers is always a treat over a side of rice. read more

Best ramen in Columbus! Authentic, very clean small place. Feels like you're in a NYC joint.

I was very happy with Meshikou. It's situated in the same parking lot as Boiling Seafood off of Bethel. It's a pretty small place, so it's easy to miss. But it was quite busy when we came on a Friday night. I got the Meshikou black ramen soup with pork belly. The broth was extremely flavorful the pork belly was melt in mouth good. My wife ordered the Mala ramen. It was pretty good as well, although I personally preferred the flavor of the Meshikou. read more

Watch for another star as I will now continue to add Ramen to my food discovery. Many will say "Wow, you've never had ramen before". Truth is, I have not. I see some have even closed already. It was time to change this neglect. My friend Ryan S suggested we dine here. The word Ramen was the trigger I needed to say yes. Reviews and conversations with other repeat diners help steer my novice choices. Must get the bacon wrapped mushroom, and the salt and pepper chicken. Of course these are both appetizers. I was also told to not get the miso, but get the chicken broth. So that's a lot of food to try out on the first visit. I opted for the bacon wrapped Enoki, and the pork tenderloin Ramen with chicken broth. Both were a treat. I can only describe the mushroom appetizer as soft chewy and crunchy. It's difficult to bite it into two bites. So it becomes a chopstick balancing act of getting as much in your mouth as possible. Like many mushrooms, there is not a burst of flavor. The flavor comes from the sauce it's self. It has a barbecue/teriyaki glaze to it. The Ramen serving is large. I warn you that taking any leftovers does not reheat well in anyway. Great flavor with the chicken broth choice. The tenderloin was also a good choice. I had heard the pork belly was quite fatty and chewy. The multitude of noodles were light, and delicate. I am curious how a carry out order is packaged. Eating amongst company was a bit guilty. I seem to remember Japanese culture holding the bowl close to the face and pulling the noodles in to their mouth. That technique would have eliminated a lot of noodle slurping and splashing on my face & clothes. I look forward to a Ramen noodle comparison at another establishment. read more

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Quick, delicious, and $5 apps?? So sad I haven't been going to this place before now! Spicy ramen with chicken, karaage rice bowl, calamari, and habanero wings were all delicious. Everything was hot and cooked really well, wings were crispy and delicious, and the ramen broth was on point for sure. Sit at the bar and watch the magic happen! read more

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This is a fantastic place to eat if you're in the mood for a warm, cozy, yet modern atmosphere and hot, delicious food that is prepared super fast. The prices are not bad at all, especially considering it's good, fast service. My husband and I head up weekly, making the three hour drive every Tuesday or Wednesday to grab our favourite noodles! read more

Meshikou is a trendy ramen spot in columbus that reminds me of the little ramen spots in NYC. Fortunately the flavor of the soup also competes with some of the better NYC ramens I've had. It was interesting to note that the broths here were chicken based (paitan) as opposed to pork based (tonkotsu). I was slightly skeptical of this because chicken broths are less common in ramen than pork broths. Luckily I was not let down. I ordered the spicy miso ramen- upon first glance, the presentation was near perfect, some corn, seaweed, and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. The broth was creamy, robust and full of flavor without being to salty. The pork belly was tender, soft and had a balanced ratio of meat to fat. Noodles were cooked al dente and had a good spring to it. prices were very fair and the service was fine. Overall I very much enjoyed the soup and atmosphere, and would definitely come back for more. read more

Meshikou - spicy miso ramen, excellent! - Ramen Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food here is good, I have went 4 times trying some of their different ramens and appetizers and even drinks. I would say the place is small so its better going at odd times compared to normal lunch and dinner times! read more