🍽️ Columbus Food Guide | My Go-To Restaurants!

Whether you're new in town or just looking for tasty spots — here are my tried-and-true favorites in Columbus: 🥢 Ma Shifu Northeastern Chinese Cuisine 📍 1983 W Henderson Rd I go here all the time! As someone from Northeast China, hearing the owner’s familiar accent feels like home 🥹 You really can’t go wrong with anything here. ✅ Must-order: Braised Pork Bones, Spicy Stir-Fried Kidney 🇹🇷 Cafe Istanbul 📍 3983 Worth Ave (near Easton) A cozy Mediterranean spot — they serve warm naan with homemade chili paste (looks spicy but isn’t — just fragrant!). ✅ Must-order: Kebab with Yogurt, Rice Pudding (skip if you don’t like cinnamon) 🍗 BB.Q Chicken 📍 17 E Lane Ave / 878 Bethel Rd The best Korean fried chicken in town — crispy, saucy, so good! ✅ Must-order: Galbi King (Garlic Soy), Cheesling, Tteokbokki 🥘 PJ Hot Pot 📍 6100 Sawmill Rd A new all-you-can-eat hot pot & Korean BBQ spot! Dinner for two + drinks + tip ≈ $108 — same price as KPot, but more variety. Perfect when you’re extra hungry! 🍌 Bonifacio 📍 1577 King Ave A popular Filipino restaurant — try their special banana leaf dining experience on Thursdays & Sundays! 🔺 Book ahead — it gets packed. ✅ Must-order: BBQ Chicken, Grilled Pork Belly 🍜 Xi Xia Restaurant 📍 1140 Kenny Centre Mall A small spot with big flavors and generous portions! The owner is super kind. ✅ Must-order: Big Plate Chicken Noodles, Spicy Boneless Chicken Feet 🇰🇷 Don Pocha 📍 4710 Reed Rd My go-to hidden gem for Korean food — I prefer it over Min-Ga! ✅ Must-order: Seafood Pancake, Braised Short Rib Soup, Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap Happy eating, Columbus! 🎉 #ColumbusEats #FoodieGuide #NortheasternChinese #KoreanBBQ #FilipinoFood #HotPotLover