Meshikou

We ordered the habanero wings and calamari for starters. It was pretty good. The ramen was great and came out very hot. I like how they serve the karrage chicken on the side so it doesn't get soggy in the soup. The serving sizes are really generous. Decor inside was single and clean. I noticed the fried chicken location next door, but I think it may be a separate business. Just an assumption, not confirmed. The service could've been better. He was pretty unfriendly and overall seemed like he didn't want to be there. A simple question for recommended drinks was responded in an attitude and a "I don't drink". Hopefully we don't get the same server on our next visit.

We were overdue for a visit to Meshikou! Perfect early dinner date night spot. If you get there early enough, there should g be too long a wait!Treated ourselves to two apps: karaage (fried chicken bites) and salt & pepper calamari. Mr R got Spicy Mala Ramen and I got Shio Parian Ramen. Firstly, apps: still love the karaage. Almost wish there was a hot chicken option. Calamari was underwhelming. Will pass on this next time. Spicy mala ramen: full of flavor. Decent amount of spice (a good choice for spice lovers!) Pork tenderloin was good. Felt like an upscale bowl of ramen - good toppings and well-balanced. Shio Paitan ramen: Creamy, luscious broth. Loved the veg. Pork belly was nice, but not the best I've ever had. Good sized, filling bowl of ramen. Perfect for a cold night! Prices on the ramen were on par for Cbus ($15.50). I think that ramen is slightly overpriced in general, but it's a good, quality option if you're in the mood. Wish they had little bites for sweets/dessert. We would have lingered a bit longer for it!

I've been craving ramen and heard good things about Meshikou so my fiancé and I stopped by for dinner. There were so many great options, including dry ramens and traditional ramen with broth, lots of cocktail options, and great appetizers too. We started with Karaage and it was exactly how fried chicken should be - crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It's served with a sweet and sour sauce of sorts, different than the usual kewpie mayo but I liked it!The Yuzu Soy Mazemen - the yuzu, citrusy notes really hit the spot. It's sooo refreshing, and love the wavy noodles and pickled cucumbers. If you want a lighter option, this is the one to order.Shoyu Paitan Ramen- how did they achieve such creaminess with chicken broth? so comforting and cozy!

I visited Meshikou after a long time, and it was just as amazing as I remembered. The food was fantastic, the service was excellent, and the experience reminded me why this place holds such a special place in my heart.

As a self proclaimed ramen enthusiast, I can confidently say that meshikou has consistently been one of the best ramen places in Columbus! While they deviate from the norm and uses chicken instead of pork bones for their broth, they still manage to deliver the umaminess that you expect from a good broth. I got the meishikou black which has a delectable garlicky kick to it, adding to the umaminess! Meishikou always deliver - The noodles are chewy and the eggs are always slightly runny. The only complaint is that they can be a little slow at times but good food is always worth a wait ;)

Cute little ramen shop off of bethel rd where many of the other Asian restaurants like K-Pot are located. Service here is very attentive as we went on a not so busy Saturday afternoon. Servers were kind and super helpful with recommendation the most popular items. The ramen here is decently good. I've had better authentic ramen in other states, but this is good enough for Ohio. The broth here is flavorful and tasty. The fried chicken was great and actually spicy which we love.

The most delicious ramen!! Many options and they will customize for you. The broth...yum!This restaurant is not big so you may have to sit at the counter. The fun part is you can watch them make your food! I actually love the cozy atmosphere of this hip little place. Quick service. Friendly staff. This place is a must stop!

Love going here! I've been with my friends many times. The ramen is amazing and the Korean fried chicken is to die for. The service is always amazing and the decor of the restaurant is so fun. I would highly recommend.

It's a large menu but you can't go wrong with their chicken. Just ask the server for suggestions and you will be fine. the broth is good but not the best in town. Service is excellent. I will be back for the chicken. They will give you cucumber water to help cool your mouth after eating spicy. It was perfect.

Food is delicious, the service some times take time due to crowd days, the overall ambiences is ok not perfect for my taste. I will recommend to go when you can hold up to 35 minutes to be seated and order then wait another 20 min to be served, depends of course of the amount of people seated at the table and the total amount of orders. Is not real Japanese food is being served by nice Chinese people and I believe is US flavors more than Japanese. But food is good Ambiance is some times crowdy.