Columbus | My Personal Food Guide Vol.1 🍽️✨

Here’s a curated list of my top Columbus food spots — from hearty German plates to boba that hits just right! 📍 Hofbrauhaus 🇩🇪 A spacious German beer hall with a lively vibe! Servers wear Scottish kilts 👗, portions are huge, and the energy is always high. 💵 $20–30 per person 📍 Cui Ji Restaurant 🌶️ Solid Chinese eats — try the Mapo Tofu and Boiled Beef! 🐄 ⚠️ Spice level is no joke — go for "mild" if you’re sensitive! The owner is super sweet. 💵 $20–30 📍 BBQ Chicken 🍗 Huge portions — great for sharing! Can’t go wrong with any flavor. 👭 Perfect for a casual meal with friends. 💵 $15–20 📍 Diaspora 🍤 Korean + Japanese fusion! Must-orders: Shrimp Tempura & Black Bean Noodles. 🍛 Cozy spot, always busy — a local favorite! 💵 $25–35 📍 Nida’s Sushi (inside Old North Graveyard) 🍣 Fresh salmon sashimi in a unique setting! ⚰️ Yes, it’s in a graveyard — but don’t let that scare you 😉 💵 $20–35 📍 Habibi Grill 🔥 American-style BBQ — just pick a set meal based on your group size. 🍖 Meaty, smoky, and so satisfying! 💵 $25–35 📍 Playa Bowls 🥣 Healthy smoothie bowls packed with fruit — so refreshing! 🎓 OSU students can use Buck ID 💳 💵 $12–15 📍 Xiang Yu Northeast 🍲 CRAZY GOOD Guobaorou (Sweet & Crispy Pork) — a must-try!! 🍚 Free white rice, Chinese-speaking staff. A taste of home 🥢 💵 $30–40 📍 Tiger Sugar 🧋 The BEST boba in Columbus, hands down. Creamy, rich, perfectly sweet. 💵 $5–8 📍 Slurping Turtle (Easton) 🍜 Huge bowls of Japanese ramen — so filling! 👧 Light eaters: a bowl of ramen is plenty. Share if you order more! 💵 $25–35 Eat your heart out, Columbus! 🎉🍜 #ColumbusEats #ColumbusFoodGuide #OSU #FoodieFavorites #ColumbusRestaurants #EatLikeALocal #BuckIDLife #BobaLove 🥡🍣🧋