Delicious and made to order! Tastes homemade too! You order at the front register. Same place where you pay for your groceries, then take the order receipt to the back to give to one of the staff. It took around 15 minutes for me to get my order. I got squid bokkeum (stir fry) and the seafood pancake. They gave me kimchi and fish tofu. I also picked up kimbap from the front counter and some banchan, but they also make kimbap to order. Wow! The seafood pancake was huge! It took me a while to finish. And I loved the squid bokkeum. It's got a nice kick and it's so flavorful! Prices aren't bad. Really impressed with the food! Can't wait to try more of their menu! read more

Nara Korean Cuisine - a variety of food items - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Lovely little mom and pop asian grocery with a Korean restaurant in the back. Beautiful, nice selection, and always well stocked. I tried the cheese tteokbokki here, and it was just amazing. The dish had a depth of flavor you can only get from the hands of a mother or other culinary expert. And fortunately this restaurant has both in one. Excellent service too. read more

It's a cold day, so Korean food seemed a perfect fit. Actually, I'll take Korean food any day. All the wonderful flavors, all the banchan. Just love it. Turns out I've been here before. I've been to Arirang, the market, and eaten here. Didn't realize the restaurant had a different name. Order up front and pay, then take the ticket back to the counter. I got my standard, bulgogi, though I had wanted to try something else. They do seem to have a slightly limited menu right now. There were other things I've seen pictures of and wanted to try, but they were out of them. It was very good tender beef, lightly seasoned, in a nice broth. Big bowl of perfectly sticky rice. And of course the banchan. Not a huge spread like some restaurants, but enough, and good stuff. And I learned something: I thought that one of the things I liked was some sort of pressed tofu, but they are actually fish cakes. I also got deep fried rolls, a sort of sushi spinoff. Rice, veggies, seaweed, and a crispy crust with a nice sauce. An excellent meal. Not fancy. Get it to go because the place is small. The market is also small but there's a lot of interesting stuff there. read more

Unexpectedly wonderful food in the back of Arirang Korean grocery! You order and pay at the front cash register than bring your ticket to the kitchen and relax as goodness awaits. It was a full house on a Saturday afternoon. We got the last table and we're told it'd be up to a 30 minute wait for our food (there's three people working hard in the kitchen). No problem. We browsed the grocery store until our order was ready. Though it looked relatively unassuming in the styrofoam carry out containers, everything was fantastic. Seafood pancake: steaming hot, crunch + crispy, with a variety of fillings. Tasty dipping sauce. Stir fried pork: spicy and flavorful, stir-fried with cabbage. It all came out to less than $24 for two people! Recommended experiences. Looking forward to trying more of their menu. read more

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Dining area is not open, but luckily my office is nearby & I just took it to go. I got the Japjae noodles & wished it had more beef in it , but the flavor was good. My husband got a very spicy beef stew dish I didn't try, but he loved it. My son-in-law got spicy calamari & he also really liked it. Got some additional appetizers for free, crunchy seaweed had a sweet taste I don't prefer, the kimchi was good & something else not sure what it was, but it was ok. We enjoyed looking at the groceries while we waited & got some dried seaweed & Japjai noodles to try at home. read more

I've always referred to this place as "the takeout counter inside the Arirang Market". I only learned it has its own name earlier this year... oops. So yeah, Nara Korean Cuisine is a Korean takeout counter located inside Arirang Korean Market on Bethel Rd. They offer a good variety of classic Korean dishes at a very reasonable price. They also have a small seating area for those who prefer to eat on site. As an added benefit, you can buy other side items and drinks to go with your meal since it's located inside a grocery store. One oddity here that threw me off on my first visit is that you actually order and pay for your food at the cash register up front for the Arirang Market. You then take the receipt back to the Nara counter at the back of the market to receive your food. If you enjoy Korean food, this place is definitely worth a try! read more

This is a small Korean restaurant (cannot say it is a food court, although they claimed it) inside Korean grocery store. They serve variety authentic Korean food at reasonable price. If you like to know what the taste like home cooked meals in South Korea, this is the restaurant you can experience. One of the chefs reminds me like my mother and she does everything (she makes side dishes to serve and sell). That being said, their dishes' taste can be a bit different depending when and how she cook (she does not measure nor has a fixed recipe for each dish). I watched her cook and that is how most Korean mothers would cook. The restaurant itself, it is like a fast food and self service restaurant. Although Korean grocery store opens on Wednesday, they close the restaurant on every Wednesday (two chefs still works on Wednesday to prepare side dishes though). Here are tips: - Parking: plenty - Service: self-service (fastfood restaurant style) - bathroom: shared with Korean grocery store - Ambiance: This is far from a fancy restaurant and does not offer Korean BBQ on the table read more

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Quaint restaurant nestled in the back of a korean grocery store. The food was amazing and authentic. The grandma and auntie in the back made the service there amazing and we're extremely sweet. read more

This morning we started watching the new Netflix series, (Korean Cold Noodle Rhapsody) which instantly sparked our desire for a foodie adventure !! We've been to Nara inside the Arirang Oriental Market on Bethel Rd several times but we've never tried their Kimchi Radish Naengmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodle) * WOW * We were captivated at the first sip the soup comes to the table with a delicious icy-slushy goodness you won't soon forget ! The broth has such a rich kimchi radish umami flavor, cold chewy buckwheat noodles and crunchy pickled veg .... We loved it ! We also had my personal favorite, Tteokbokki Combo (Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes) and the braised pork rib bowl which were wonderful ! But today's Naengmyeon experience was exceptional ! #naengmyeon #koreanfood #arirangorientalmarket #narakoreancuisine #614eats #asseenincolumbus #columbusfoodies #614 #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #columbus #614foodie #columbusohio read more

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I love Nara so much. I sometimes struggle between wanting to tell everyone about this wonderful little family eatery, and not telling a soul so that there's always an empty table for me. The matriarch of this authentic Korean diner in the back of a grocery store, is Michelle. She named this restaurant after her daughter, who often can be seen helping out during weekends. The food is something you would probably get if you visited a friend in Korea and got invited to stay for dinner, or you stumbled across a food market while visiting Seoul. I've been here numerous times. Pre-Covid, they used to have free barley tea and the utensils and sauces were all set out for you to serve yourself. They also consistently had purple rice (preferred over the white rice). They no longer have the tea, and the purple rice is only offered during the weekends. However the menu and the quality of food has remained top-notch. Food is cooked to order, but somehow always comes out in expedited fashion. It's also a great value because you get a good variety of complementary banchan (Korean mini side dishes that are typically pickled or marinated veggies - think kimchi!) with your meal. The portion sizes are pretty darn good too! You will leave stuffed for sure. I haven't had anything I don't like yet and I've tried most of their menu. However, my favorites are: hot stone bibimbop, pork neck soup, mandu dumplings (the sauce is fire), bulgogi and kalbi ribs. I've shown picks of some of these from my last two visits. Now, this place is definitely not somewhere you need to get dressed up for, or impress a first date with, or celebrate something grand at (unless you're cool like that), but it'll warm your heart and belly on a cold Ohio winter's night & give you a taste of what comfort food is for many Koreans. While you're here, you can also browse this unique grocery store and pick up some soju and homemade kimchi to recreate some of this yumminess at home. It won't be as good as Michelle's cooking, but it'll hold you over till you come back again...& you will. There's plenty of parking in front of the strip mall and don't forget to order at the front cashier station in the grocery store first. You pay for it and take your ticket to the back diner area to get your food. 'jal meokkessumnida' read more

Nara Korean Cuisine - Seafood pancake with various complimentary banchan - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I love the Bibimbap, the Japchae and the ladies in the kitchen who prepare the delicious dishes

This is my husband and I's favorite Korean place to visit when we are in Columbus. This place shows that Korean food does not need to be expensive to be delicious. It's a small cafeteria style restaurant in the back of Arirang Oriental Market. We got so much food and only paid around $20. We ordered Budae-jjigae and Kimbap. It comes with side dishes. Normally this stew is expensive in other restaurants, but here it's less that $12! They have water available, but we like to also buy drinks inside the market. After we eat, we like to go shopping around the market. read more

Nara Korean Cuisine - Budae-jjigae (Sausage Stew), Banchan (Variety of side dishes) and Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This one is located within the Arirang Oriental Market. Yes, they used to be close down and now they come back with new name and menu. They have the menu on the side right when you walk into the market. Once you decided, you will order your food at the front register to pay. Then, bring the ticket to the back kitchen and have a seat. Compare to their old menu, they did reduced some of the menu items. However, the portion size is still proportion to the price. When your food is ready, the kitchen lady will call the dishes and you can grab it. I tried the kimbap, seafood pancake and cold noodles. My favorite will be the seafood pancake. The size is ginormous and it packed with various of seafoods, green onions and onion. I am so excited this little market food place reopen. They have quite a few options for hot soup and that will be the thing that I will try next time. read more

I literally activated my account to post this review, that's how excellent the food at Nara was. It's tucked into the back of Ararang Market on Bethel, and despite having been to that shopping center dozens of times I never noticed its existence before today. After trying it I can't recommend it enough. We ordered two entrees, both of which came with rice as well as pickled daikon radish and kimchi. All of this together was $22, and came to us in a cardboard box at the counter. I got the spicy chicken stir-fry, which came lathered in a rich, spicy gochujang sauce. It's not intensely spicy, but is packed with a ton of flavor. Lots of cabbage, jalapenos and onions in the mix as well. I definitely see this place entering regular rotation for me as a cheap weeknight meal. They also seem to have a bunch of their side dishes and entrees in a cooler available to quickly grab and go. I saw japchae, different soups, homemade kimchi, pickled bean sprouts, etc. read more

Nara Korean Cuisine - All of this food for $22 - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Fresh ingredients and good flavor! Small local restaurant inside the Arirang Market- Order at the Front. Looking forward to going back. They rotate the sides you get with the meal depending on the week. read more

Located inside and rear of Asian grocery store. Food was delicious and with a good price. I was looking for a sign of 'Nara' outside, but upon arrival realized its a restaurant inside of an establishment. The best chopchae I've eaten so far in Columbus. read more

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I have been to this home made feeling before Nara. It was the same concept and it was closed. When I found out they opened Nara, I was trilled. It's very close to my house and food is great with affordable price but tastes like food from restaurants. I come here when I crave for Korean food and want something quick. It's located in the back of Arirang Korean grocery. You pay at the front cashier then bring a receipt to the back (Nara) and wait for your order. read more

Nara Korean Cuisine - Bibimbub and spicy rice cake combo - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Awesome! New opened korean restaurant inside arirang market I love it many food so good to me will high recommendation anyone read more

Nara Korean Cuisine - Korean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The best delicious home style Korean Cuisine!!! I went there many times with friends! The staffs are friendly! read more

Very well-seasoned hot dishes and a great spot for lunch. My friends and I are all regulars here.

Love the food here. Know to pay at the front first and know it's kinda self serve. It's in the back of a grocery store. They are super friendly and don't worry if you aren't Korean! Yummmmmm read more

Nara Korean Cuisine is just incredible. Truly enjoy the atmosphere and pleasant service. Every single thing I've tried thus far is pretty good. Team is super helpful and will certainly help you with anything. I would recommend Nara Korean Cuisine to everyone. read more

I had ordered to go from here last night and ordered Gamja-tang (spicy bone-in pork stew). Although not as good as my mom's, it was very tasty and seasoned perfectly. The meat fell off the bone and the broth as spicy yet not so spicy you couldn't taste anything else. Sometimes spicy food is so spicy all you taste is hotness of the dish and nothing else, but this dish was well balanced in flavor and heat. I will definitely go back and try other dishes. Some Korean dishes do not travel too well, but this dish traveled all the way from Bethel Rd to Easton area just fine. As for the menu, they have a good variety for a small kitchen inside a Korean grocery store. I would rather see a place execute a few items well rather than lot more items on the menu for the sake of variety. read more

Best place to get great Korean food! Plus it is inside of a Korean Grocery store, so if you want to get anything or try something new in the Korean cuisine they have all you need and more! Highly recommend! read more

Food was tasty, but my partner and I got salmonella here - had diarrhea and was puking all night. Was it the egg (but my partner didn't have any)? read more

First time trying authentic Korean food! Affordable, no frills. Don't forget to get some snacks from the grocery on your way out!

My absolute favorite place for authentic homemade Korean food. It's tucked in the back of the grocery store so it's a little hidden, but there are plenty of places to sit and enjoy your food. They do takeout as well! My favorites are the soondubu jjigae, spicy squid stir fry, and the tteokbokki, though you really can't go wrong with any dish. Everything tastes super fresh and homemade. Highly recommend! read more

Great Korean comfort food in town. Have to get Kimbup rolls. Shop inside the market for groceries whilst waiting on the orders.