50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Columbus

“I love their sushi and drinks. I was a often client before they moved to the new location.“

“Great place! Best handmade noodle!“

“Been coming here since they opened over 20 years ago. But the last 2 times I was was disappointed on how we were seated. Both time we were taken to our seats and both times no one came to serve us. I had to go back to front desk and still no one came to wait on us. Server Liv saw me sitting there and not being helped and waited on us even though it wasn't her table. The front desk seems to be confused lately.“

“This is in right on campus so prepare to park and walk. Also if you go during prime times like during breaks between classes it will be packed, we made that mistake. The inside is definitely worn and dated. The food took a minute but they were very busy. When we arrived the seating was full. Luckily by the time our food was done a seat had opened up. We got fried dumplings (8.5/10) the filling was very good but no sauce, steamed pork bun (8/10) they were huge almost as big as my head, pork belly noodles (9.2/10) and spicy beef noodle soup (7/10) the pork was a bit tougher than I wanted for this dish. I'm unsure the difference between the noodle and the soup dishes because they appeared to have same veggies and broth. The service was super sweet, fast and helpful! The food was delicious and I would love to try more of their very extensive meals.“

“Myself and two coworkers had drinks,appetizers and dinner. The food and atmosphere was great.But, even better was the service. Bella was fantastic. She made the entire experience wonderful. We will be back and hopefully have Bella as our server.“

“Friendly staff!!! Clean!!“

“A Culinary Delight!I recently dined at YF Chinese Cuisine, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. The ambiance was inviting, the service was top-notch, and the food was simply delicious. From the perfectly seasoned dishes to the attentive staff, every aspect exceeded my expectations. YF Chinese Cuisine is definitely a gem for anyone craving authentic and flavorful Chinese cuisine. I highly recommend it!“

“Without a doubt, the BEST Chinese food EVER. Huge, fresh portions of meat. Bursting with flavor and AMAZING service. The lady who runs the front is the sweetest and her husband is the chef. We come every time we visit the area!“

“First time dining. Crab Rangoon was incredible. Mongolian Beef Delish and Seaweed Cucumber Salad was fantastic. Generous portions“

“I have been coming here for 20 years (at one point my family could hum along to every Chinese instrumental song on the restaurant playlist) and it somehow tastes better and better every time. I absolutely love this place. Nothing's a miss on the menu, the bar pours a stiff drink, and Annie (the owner) is the kindest person. Super friendly waiters and I think, the one of best neighborhood, classic family restaurants in Columbus.“

“Red Chili Asian Kitchen is hands down the best spot for Chinese cuisine in downtown Columbus. Their Szechuan chicken is an absolute standout, delivering a perfect balance of spice and flavor that keeps me coming back for more. While the seating may be limited and the ambiance not the greatest, the taste of their dishes is truly superior. If you're craving authentic and delicious Chinese food, don't hesitate to give Red Chili Asian Kitchen a try. Your taste buds will thank you!“

“Service was awesome all of the way thru, food was perfect are waiter he was the best or one of the best waiters I've ever had, definitely awesome. Clean booth area including below floor, restrooms ; spacious restaurant looked super great!! Thank You so much!!Parking: Definitely awesome but it can't keep up with the service or spacious restaurant. Luck of the draw though ?.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“huge menu. very excited to go back after my first time. wish it was not so far away for me“

“Delicious and authentic food. One of best Asian cafes on the Northwest side !!!“

“Excellent Chinese food. Good portions and prices. Always delicious and fresh! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Somehow they always seem to have my order ready when I show up even if it’s before the 10 minutes. I don’t know how they do it! Great little hidden gem for great strip mall Chinese!“

“I go to many Chinese restaurants looking for something that isn't American-Chinese masquerading as authentic gourmet Chinese. This place is about as close as you're going to get in Columbus for real Asian food. It probably helps they are conveniently located next to the best Asian supermarket in the city.I have went a few times, and enjoyed every visit. I tried the duck bone stirfry, which was awesome. They have these dumplings in chilli oil that are just killer. Order it just for the oil and add it to your rice. Pour it on your eggroll, or whatever. It's that damn good. I think it's a homemade szechuan peppercorn oil.They have many Thai dishes as well. I got their Thai Red Curry. It's way better than Hunan Lions Curry, but honestly just average. I make my own Thai curry from scratch though. I do give them props for at least using shrimp paste, and having some flavor.Their chicken egg rolls and ragoons are also good.So much crazy stuff on the menu for adventurous eaters. Want a Duck Blood or Frog based dish? They have many. Lots of tripe dishes, and other odd stirfry's. I will be trying those soon and editing this review.Overall, the food is pretty good if you order right, and if you don't order right, it's still OK.As far as service, it's an Asian restaurant. Completely different culture. Come here for the food, not the service. Be happy a restaurant exists in Columbus that isn't Human Lion or Lucky Dragon.I have added Xin Wei to my rotation. Out of probably over 100 restaurants in the city, this is one of a out 5 that I have given this honor.Come here for real Asian food, and you will be happy. Come here for the Karen American-Chinese specials, and miss out on what this place has to offer.“

“Everyone has been really nice & professional. The atmosphere here was pleasant & everything seemed clean & in order. As far as the food, it's my 2nd favorite local restaurant that serves Asian food. Everything we have tried here has been really good & you definitely have enough to share or eat the rest of your meal later.“

“Lei’s Asian Bistro is a true gem. They serve traditional Chinese and Thai dishes that literally are some of the best I have ever eaten. Even better than the food though is the service. The folks at Lei’s have treated me like family since my first visit. They truly I believe care whether or not I enjoy not only the food but also the experience. I would have no reservations in recommending Lei’s Asian Bistro to a friend.“

“The best General Tsos chicken and and the best Singapore Noodles!“

“The man on cashier was so nice and we had a good conversation while i waited for my food. I got Habachi Shrimp and Spring roll. The price is amazing for the portion and for what you get. they do not skimp! the spring roll isn’t what i expected only because i grew up with spring rolls being something different than what i got; but it was good! the man had service so great that that alone made me want to come back. i’ll definitely be back again soon!“

“Love the spicy wings?“

“My favorite Chinese restaurant. Food is always good and with no surprise or mistakes.Parking: Large lot with excellent lighting.Kid-friendliness: Spacious dining area.Wheelchair accessibility: Only issue would be no mechanical door, however the door isn't heavy.“

“Great spring rolls,very pleasant employees,every entree i have tried was yummy.“

“I love love love this place. It's the best Asian Food in the whole City. The food is always fresh and is brought to me on timely manner. The inside is very beautiful and clean. I'm always greeted with a smile. The customer service is great. I love how they stayed true to their culture even though they live in America. Most foreign slice to this country and forget about who they are and where they come from but not these people. I love the food and this is my spot to go when I want to enjoy great food and a friendly setting.“

“It was nice... Interesting seeing more authentic choices on the menu like pig's ears and pig's feet... I did walk in and it was weird seeing the long plastic cooler things on the front door...I am a salt freak and the food was even too salty for me! The most hilarious thing for me was when they brought ketchup and mayo with my egg rolls... Will return“

“I stopped in here for lunch because I had never tried it. It was pretty busy! The ambiance was very lacking for dine in eating. However, the staff was friendly and my order was just as I had ordered.Generally, I order General Tso as a basis because I have had excellent and terrible experiences with this particular dish.Overall, the food was good but just shy of what I consider 5 star on flavor and presentation.I think I will return on a different day to test consistency and also take the opportunity to try something new.“

“This is the kinda place where the food speaks for itself, because the restaurant isnt doing much speaking. The place is extremely unassuming, not decorated much, not the cleanest. The vibes are the opposite of immaculate, but that's okay. I've been to enough small asian restaurants to know it doesn't truly matter. Whatever misgivings i might've had about this place disappeared immediately when I had a bite of the beef in my beef noodle soup. I opted to order off the non-english menu, thanks to Google translate. That beef was so flavorful, so tender, i felt myself ascend. They weren't afraid to give me the 'less desirable' pieces of meat that a standard american wouldn't eat, but I loved. Cant tell if its because i ordered off the non-english menu or if its just me being Asian. Noodles were chewy and VERY plentiful. I got non-spicy but took a little bit of chili oil since I'm a weenie. My partner went with the Dan Dan noodles, which were delicious. Very flavorful, probably the most complex Dan Dan noodes I've ever tried (that's a compliment.) Not spicy enough for my partner's taste so they got some chili oil. We spent $24 (including tip) for a monstrous amount of food, so very affordable. Guy taking our order spoke mandarin, english, and spanish, which us just awesome.“

“The food is your usual 'culprits' when ordering chinese food. the food quality is great; though I will say the beef on a stick can be hit or miss due to how long they're cooked for.The female staffer in the front is always cheery and ready to help. Overall, recommend if you want a quick bite.“

“Kind of a hole in the wall, in a sketchy strip mall; wasn't sure if it was open but there is a lighted sign, so yay. Clean and comfy enough inside. A wall with those faded generic Chinese restaurant menu photos. The menu itself is big and has all the standards. They had a few signs on the counter about new dishes, so I tried one, bourbon chicken. I know, not authentic, but I'd been wanting it lately anyway. And it was right in front of me. Friendly, fast service. Fried rice was just okay. Egg roll was, meh, maybe a little better than okay, but not good enough to finish. Chicken was pretty darn good. Chunks of meat that somehow stayed crispy in a ton of sweet-savory sauce. Big portion. A little broccoli (my doctor, and even taste buds, could have had more of that.) Very tasty, and I really enjoyed it. I'll keep it in mind; not many decent dining options down this way.“

“We enjoyed everything we ordered! We'd never been before, so they were kind enough to explain how everything worked - service was very nice and the vibes inside were awesome. Very cute place.For apps, we got the pork belly buns and salt-and-pepper chicken. Both were excellent.For the soup itself, we got the mala rice noodle with beef, and the house special. I found the mala to be VERY spicy, but I have a somewhat low spice tolerance. (Also keep in mind, my husband is half-Japanese, and a lot of times Asian places tend to make things spicier for Asian folks.) Sure enough, my husband enjoyed this a lot. Not too spicy for him at all. The house special was sliiiiightly bland, but a few scoops of complimentary house hot oil perked it right up and gave it a nice flavor.A few reviews here say the soup cools down fast, but we didn't find that to be the case at all. It was HOT and stayed hot even after the ingredients were added!I would return happily!“

“Best place in the whole city, the atmosphere is kinda rough but that’s what makes this place a hidden gem and it’s super underrated and amazing, anyone who loves Chinese food needs to support this place so we can keep it open for business hopefully forever.“

“Went here with my brother to catch up over dinner and honestly had the best service! The server was very kind and accommodating, we also spoke to the chef who was very friendly! The food was amazing we are definitely coming back, 5 Stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We love their delicious Chinese food. Always our go to place when we work late and we are too tired to cook dinner. The flavors are perfect and the portions are so generous that we have enough leftovers for another meal the next day. We love the General Tso's Chicken and their egg rolls are yummy. Service is quick and the food is always very fresh. The owner, Eugene, is very friendly and he is always there to fill your desires. A must for a wonderful meal!“

“Stopped in to grab some take out. Haven't been here for a few years and didn't expect the "pay booth" entrance. Lol. The dining room is how I remembered it, big blue booths and the lovely mural on the wall This is still a GREAT place for lunch! They have lunch specials (see menu picture I pinned to this review). It comes with wither and egg roll or soup. I wanted chicken, but not fried and it had to have a lot of vegetables. The owner suggested Szechuan chicken. When I got it home it looked like hardly any vegies but oh wowzers-- the vegies were burried under the rice and the mushrooms were so fresh! I wish I had gotten the soup. The egg-roll was a bit dry and they managed to forgot to put in the sauce to dip it in. Also left out the fortune cookie. Was kind of sad about that, too. Still, for 9 dollars this place definitely is great.“

“BETTER THAN KUNG FU TEA. Omg! Delicious!!! The watermelon tea is made with real watermelon chunks unlike drinks you get at Starbucks which are made with gross, super sweet powders and syrups. Everything at KHouse is fresh tasting. I also got the latte, yogurt, and strawberry cake. I would rate everything an 11/10. Everything reminds me of what I get in Flushing, NYC (Chinatown).“

“I love Ding Ho’s. I came here as a little girl with my grandpa often. We’d always order hot tea, chicken fried rice, and the best egg rolls. Cherish those memories. The location has changed but the food remains the same.“

“I love ordering food from here. Personally I get take out, but I’ve dined in once or twice. The quality of the food is pretty good even when it’s take out and the portions are very large, which I love. They’ve got a large menu and I’ve personally never been disappointed by anything I’ve tried even if I’ve never had it before. I come back for the Tom Kha Gai and Thai dumplings regularly. I also recommend the orange chicken, lo mein, beef buns and pad thai. I think I’ve been getting this place pretty regularly for a few months now and I’m always happy with the food :)“

“We ordered lunch and picked it up. They forgot my sauce. They called and brought it to us! So impressed by the customer service. Not to mention the food was great! Thx so much.“

“Ordered take out on a Saturday evening. Wait time was decent. We ordered tofu pad thai, general tso tofu, fried shrimp, veggie tempura, and a veggie tempura sushi roll. Overall the food was good. I would return if I lived in the area.“

“Hands down the best Chinese food in the Columbus area. You can order anything from here and you won’t be disappointed. My personal favorite is the spicy wings with green onions. I give them 4/5 stars. I would give 5, but they are a little stingy with sauces and when you ask for more they just give you one more and you don’t want to keep asking for more, so you leave with less sauce than you want lol. But overall, highly recommended.“

“Fourth time here. It's nice, especially when Paul, the man who makes my meal, remembered me so quickly after just 2 times. Good food and not hard on my budget. Love that low-sodium soy sauce is available. Nothing fancy; just good grub at reasonable prices.“

“Moved away, miss this place soooo much! Will order to go if I'm ever passing through.“

“Amazing, delicious, flavorful food! The house fried rice, chicken wings, house lo mien, egg rolls, and kung pao chicken were SO SO GOOD. We can’t wait to go back to try more!Clean restaurant, food was not greasy & everything tasted as if it were made right at your home. Best Chinese take out we have had in years!“

“I'm no expert on Chinese food, but everything we have had here tasted good and we have had good service from this family operated business. Location isn't near us and we don't go by it often. Tried it because friends knew about it. Small dining room on East Hudson, will stop in again on occasion, We had chicken dishes and the chicken was good, very tasty sauces. Worth a look if you are nearby. Plenty of parking.“

“Best War Su Gai sauce and equally good chicken . Was a customer decades ago before change in ownership and still my favorite place ever. Egg rolls have nice spice to them and never had a greasy one!! Kudos to chef!!“

“Has quite a few distinctive selections on the menu. Not your typical run of the mill Chinese restaurant. Seems to be popular with the college crowd. Hearty portions. I will be back for sure,“

“I got this for take out for the 1st time from a coworkers recommendation, it was soooo good! One of the only places that listened to my "extra spicy" plea for the kung-pao chicken ?! It was super yummy and filling, and of course even better reheated the next day! Can't wait to try more. ??“

“Amazing food and amazing customer service! Give it a try you won’t regret!“

“I was in the neighborhood, and in my experience Chinese spots in the ghetto tend to be the best. It’s not the most ghetto ghetto, but it counts, and I generally can’t pass up the opportunity to try a new Chinese restaurant.Besides the phad thai, which was ok, and the fried rice? which looks like turmeric rice and lacks the soy sauce/msg umami flavor I crave, the sesame chicken was pretty good and spicy surprisingly. The beef lo mein was as expected. My 2 brothers knocked it out in 5 minutes. The chicken fried rice was meh (why is the chicken so bright white? like I was genuine sussed out by this).That aside, the crab rangoon was the real star of the show. Crispy, flaky, creamy not too cheesy BUSSIN down your chin good (really happened to our beards), and they provide a generous cup of that strawberry sauce stuff. This is the only reason I may go 10+ miles out of my way to get 2-3 orders of these rangoons alone.“

“If you're ever sitting up at Children's Hospital, For what feels like Years of Your Life is Just Passing You Byyy, You have to go try this restaurant. Asian heart healthy food, Perfection.“