Q2 China Bistro
Q2 China Bistro
food
Goncho Beef with Green Beans Lunch
sushi and sashimi, interior
menu
sushi and sashimi, menu
outside
menu
menu
Salted Calamari. It's ~$8.00. Big Chunks That Would Be Better Served As Small Rings.
noodles, noodle soup, ramen, food, ramen and noodles, noodle dish
menu
menu
Agedashi Tofu Lunch
Spring Roll
Chicken Lettuce Wraps. It's a pretty good deal for just $6.79.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps. You really should get this. Just $6.79.
Q2 Asian Bistro
This Is Not Pad Thai At All.
Pad Thai - Not Pad Thai. Hard Pass.
Their Hot And Sour Soup Is Delicious! Only About $3.00 / bowl.
Szechuan Chicken - Dinner Portion (Around $14)
Mongolian Chicken, Dinner Portion ~$13
food, soup, chowder, soups and chowder
Hot And Sour Soup ($2.39) And A Mai Tai ($5.50). Talk about great value.
Mark K.
Apr 11, 2024
Near my appointment, and the menu and reviews intrigued me. Smallish, but nicely decorated inside. Come in from the Polaris Parkway side; there's a lot of parking and a sign with the name in back, which confused me, but another sign said to use the main entrance. Good service; she was busy with a couple other diners and constant carryout orders but kept up on my items and drink refills. I tried the agedashi tofu, perhaps the best version I've had. Big squares, crispy and flavorful on the outside, silky and mild (and hot!) on the inside. Served with a tangy sauce that nicely balanced the tofu. I got the gonchu beef rice pot as my entree. Several other things interested me, and my standard for a first visit is Mongolian beef so I can compare methods, but rice pots seem to be their specialty and this looked good. Tender lean beef, marinated in a slightly sweet sauce, with green beans over rice in a metal kettle with lid. Sort of like bibimbap but the kettle/bowl is not searingly hot. Very tasty. I was stuffed between the two. Oh, and a spring roll comes with the bowl, also pretty good. Fast. Flavorful. Convenient. I'd definitely come back.
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Mark J.
Mar 27, 2024
Q2 China Bistro offers a solid dining experience with friendly service and tasty dishes. The staff here are welcoming and attentive, adding a nice touch to the overall atmosphere.The food is reliably good, featuring a variety of Chinese classics and some interesting twists. It certainly hits the spot for a satisfying meal.The menu is diverse, catering to different tastes, and the ambiance is comfortable enough for a casual meal or a quick bite with friends. Overall, Q2 China Bistro is a decent option if you're in the mood for Chinese food and looking for a pleasant dining experience.
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Pavel V.
Jun 25, 2024
This Chinese restaurant is one of the few that I found that doesn't feel like a typical cheap Chinese restaurant. The inside is very nicely decorated and has a very intimate feeling, great for a date. The food has consistently been very good, and the portions are HUGE, so be weary if ordering multiple items. The person working there was very nice and they prepared the food quickly. One thing that was almost a dealbreaker for me was that they use GrubHub as their online ordering platform. After looking through the extensive menu and making my decisions, I ended up on a page to create a GrubHub account to complete my order. If I wasn't craving Chinese, I would've eaten somewhere else, but my craving caused me to order by phone, trying to find my order through the menu again. I recommend trying this place, but if you order carryout then start over the phone.
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Mike G.
Oct 23, 2021
If you're in the Polaris Mall / IKEA area and you're wanting some decent Asian food go to Q2 China Bistro. This small, attractive casual restaurant has a small bar with a limited selection of beer, wine and cocktails that you might want to check out. Prices are very reasonable, service is quick and the menu has a nice variety of dishes to choose from.Most of the dishes I've had are pretty good but then again, nothing has really blown me away. Their menu has a pretty wide range of dishes from Szechuan to Hunan to Cantonese. I've got plenty of photos posted so you can get an idea of what things are. These folks are from Southern China so their flavors tend to be on the mild side. They do give you a good portion for the money and as of this writing, they have not raised their prices like most other restaurants have.4 Stars for some good food in a nice atmosphere.AndHere'sALittleMoreFoodForThought:My recommendations:Drinks / Alcohol / Bar: Mai Tai: (B+) They aren't the strongest but it's cold and refreshing. A great value though, for just $5.50.Soups and Appetizers:Egg Drop Soup: (A) Rich and flavorful. The more I ate, the more I wanted.Spring Roll: (A) It's hard to mess these up. Chicken Lettuce Wrap: (A) Good flavor and it's big enough to make a lighter meal out of it. Pair these with a bowl of soup if you're looking for a satisfying lunch that's lower in calories.Hot and Sour Soup: (B+) A solid rendition with a good peppery and slightly smoky/sesame flavor.Salty and Spicy Calamari: (C-) While the flavor is good, they oddly serve this in chunks which really messes with the texture and makes them mushy. It would be so much better if they had cut the calamari into rings and added some sort of spicy dipping sauce like everyone else does.Entrees:Spicy Szechuan Chicken: (B+) This is my favorite dish at Q2. Very good flavor and a good sized portion. The only negative is that it is a little heavy on the baby corn and bamboo shoots. Mongolian Chicken: (B) Good sized portion. Good and flavorful. They go a little heavy on the onion but it's still pretty good.Singapore Noodles: (B) They pretty much nail this dish with that nice mix of noodles and vegetables in a light curry infused sauce.War Su Gai: (C-) A so-so rendition, at best. The chicken breast is cut very thin which really dries it out. A thicker cut of dark meat, some heavier batter and more gravy would have gone a long ways to taking this to a solid B.Pad Thai: (D-) You know that episode where the Thai chef glares at Gordon Ramsey and says "This is not Pad Thai". Yeah, it's like that.
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Jenna D.
May 11, 2023
We had catering from Q2 at my work place and it was absolutely fabulous! Cannot wait to add this restaurant to our rotation.
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Juan D.
Feb 21, 2022
Quick friendly service and the best Chinese food I've found so far in Columbus 2 Crispy egg roll and General Tso with fried rice. Under $14 are you kidding! I finally found my Chinese spot in Cbus
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Kevin K.
Dec 15, 2022
There are multiple prices for everything. There is an on line price, there is an in person price, and a carry price. I walked in and carried out. I paid a $1.00 each item over the online price which is more expensive than the menu I was presented when I came in. I won't be back. I haven't had the food yet. Doesn't matter how good it is if the price is flexible to whom orders
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Erica M.
Jan 7, 2022
Q2 has absolutely delish good! One of my favorite things about Q2 is their consistency. The food is always fresh and warm, the serving sizes are pretty generous and the food is always good. I've literally never had a bad meal here. I am able to get at least two meals out of each order. My two favorite dishes are the firecracker chicken and the schezuan beef! I've tried ordering from other local Chinese restaurants and they just can't compare! The inside of the restaurant is very cute. There is a decent sized seating area and a small bar. I don't think I've ever seen anyone sit at the bar and this isn't a place I'd recommend going if you are looking for signature cocktails. They do server alcohol but that's about as far as that goes. The restaurant and bathrooms are always clean and smell fresh. I would highly recommend Q2 for you next night of Asian take out!
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Wing Yan K.
Sep 29, 2018
There are handful of Chinese Restaurants around the Westerville/Polaris area. Chinese food usually not my first choice for eat out, just because the menu and flavor do not vary much around the area.My first impression of the restaurant is above average. I like the interior and it remind me of HK style café.Their menu have mix of Chinese and Thai options. Food came out fresh and hot. Both the portion for Beijing noodles and Singapore noodles is fairly big and taste is on point. I also have the famous ramen, which include duck leg and roasted pork. The server told me that they make the roast duck in house. However, the meat is very dry and tough. I would consider coming back and give it another try next time.
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William C.
Feb 9, 2024
We stopped for lunch and it was delicious! Food came out timely and service was excellent. Very pleased with our experience for our first time there.
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