I’ve got carryout a few times from here now, and I’ve been very happy with the food even if the ‘Chinese menu’ doesn’t seem as authentic as other places around town. The food is tasty, and that’s what matters most. They’re very quick when it comes to take out too, so you’ll never wait more than 15 minutes(in my experience). If you do decide to dine in, they have a fairly large dining room that appears to get pretty busy around lunch time. Hopefully you won’t mind the smell of pizza as the Marco’s next door permeates the entire restaurant. So far I’ve tried the chicken wings(both hot/spicy and the plain), Dan Dan noodles, and the hot and spicy pork ribs. Like everyone else has said, the wings are legit. The chicken wing itself is perfectly crispy, and the meat is very moist and tender enough to enjoy the plain wings on their own. However, the hot and spicy wings with green onions and chili peppers is superior as far as taste goes and if you’re looking to make a meal out of them. The Dan Dan noodles were a little weird to me. First off, it’s a full meal, and the flat, white noodles aren’t normally what I’m used to when with this dish, and the sauce was a bit too sweet. I know it had minced pork and maybe some scallions, but this was borderline a different dish all together. I took it home though, and honestly, it tasted better cold. My favorite dish was the hot and spicy pork ribs. They were fried and didn’t come with any sauce and weren’t at all what I was expecting, but the subtle flavor and spice made them really hard to put down. They probably could have used a little bit of sauce to cut through all of the fried goodness. By the end, they were getting a little dry. Besides a small Chinese menu that I’m looking to make my way through, this spot has all of the usual American favorites. There’s really not a whole lot of authentic Chinese places in this part of town so having this option is pretty great, and I’m happy to have it. Don’t be dissuaded by the strip mall store front, this place has more than just General Tso’s and Sesame Chicken.
Heather B.
Place rating: 5 Westerville, OH
Walnut shrimp, egg Foo young and crab rangoon. You can’t add on ingredients when doing a Web order. It doesn’t give you the option. Really good homemade Chinese. Not the greasy carryout that instantly make your stomach bloat. I didn’t have any stomach issues afterwards and it’s normally something I pay close attention to. Dine in restaurant is big and clean looking. In the mini mall near Giant Eagle and Los Margaritas.
Antonio T.
Place rating: 2 Pataskala, OH
I had the opportunity to visit this place recently after having read about it online. The décor inside is very warm and inviting and they provide wonderful customer service as well. I ordered the General Tso’s chicken with a chicken wing appetizer. I heard that the portions weren’t the largest and that was true. The Tso chicken was very well done, some of the best in recent memory actually. However, the fried rice just seemed like brown rice, not too much flavor to it at all. I’d definitely try it again based on the other options that were available on the menu but, for the first time, it didn’t knock me off my feet.
Mike G.
Place rating: 4 Columbus, OH
正宗的中国菜! First of all, get here early if you want to do lunch as they fill up fast! Someone’s in on the secret here about how good the food is in this typical on the outside — not so typical on the inside upscale casual strip mall Asian restaurant is. John M.‘s picture of the Authentic Chinese Gong Bao Chicken intrigued me enough that I ordered the Gong Bao Xia ie the shrimp version. It was different, flavorful and very good. Just picture a lot more peanuts, a ton of chilis and a lot less sauce than the American style. As usual with most Asian restaurants, the portion was huge so it was a very good value lunch. You’ll find there’s plenty of interesting dishes to choose from with their authentic menu and for those less courageous, there’s the usual stuff too. Their lunch specials look interesting too. As usual, it was a good choice for lunch with Anna H. who seemed to enjoy her tofu dish. Unfortunately, she didn’t offer to share! : — /and : — p I’d recommend this place to you and I’m looking forward to another visit myself. Solid 4 stars.
John M.
Place rating: 5 Northland, Columbus, OH
Came in and order the spicy wings to go. 5 minutes later, I changed my mind and asked to sit inside and eat. Was told that, he took 10% off for carry out and it would cost extra to eat here and plus tip for the waitress. Maybe I took it the wrong way but seemed kinda rude but at the same time I should of sat down. I’m gonna chalk it up as a misunderstanding. I handed him a $ 5 bill and said my apologies, here this should cover it. I wasn’t in the mood into argue over chump change. Food just got here and OMG their wings are huge! These wings are AMAZING, have to give 5 stars!!! Start ordering of the Chinese menu!
Realous P.
Place rating: 3 Columbus, OH
What I’ve learned about eating Chinese food in Columbus is that certain Chinese spots are only good at making certain dishes. This place has great General Tso’s & Sweet and Sour chicken and that’s about it.
Ben V.
Place rating: 1 New Albany, OH
Last time my friend and I ate here it was great but this time around it was awful and we felt sick afterward. We had the general, honey chicken, crab Rangoon, and sweet and sour shrimp and all of it was pretty bad to the point of abandoning dinner and throwing it away.
Jason S.
Place rating: 3 Johnstown, OH
I have only been here once. I ordered the pad thai. it wasn’t really what I was looking for, unfortunately. It was good, it was fresh, and the ingredients tasted as though they were of quality unlike many Asian restaurants. The pad thais Im used to are a little bit sweet and tangy. My order was very spicy hot. I like spicy hot, it just wasn’t what my taste buds were after. The service was great and attentive. The eggroll was pretty good as well. I will definitely return to try another dish.
Yan s.
Place rating: 5 Columbus, OH
I stopped by last weekend when I was in the neighbourhood, ordered takeout for Pipa Tofu and SZ chuan Pork from the Chinese menu. Both came out very authentic and flavorful. Hands down the best Pipa Tofu I had so far around Columbus. Each piece of Pipa Tofu is a little heaven that is a shrimp wrapped inside tender tofu. The owner was nice and kind, top notch service.
Rebecca G.
Place rating: 4 Columbus, OH
The staff is always friendly and the food is great! My kids love this place! I would recommend to anyone.
Kevin H.
Place rating: 3 Columbus, OH
This place is pretty good. I got a dish that I’m not sure was the strongest choice. The Japanese Udon(9.25) Was tasty, interesting, and well prepared but needed a lot more vegetables. A few carrot shreds and bean sprouts get you all the yummy flavor of stir fry but the textures on display here were a bit disappointing. The dish is complete with shrimp, twice cooked pork strips, and bacon, all of which came out surprisingly well prepared in their own way. Tender shrimp, chewy pork, and crispy bacon topped a pile of rubbery udon noodles with savory sauce. That’s got to be right up somebody’s alley but I’m going to have to go with something with a bit more veggies next time. The hot and sour soup(~1.35) was tasty, well balanced, and has nice crispy water chestnut slices and fresh scallions on top. I really enjoyed it and would at least compare it to some of my favorite takes on this dish, which at it’s best is thick, spicy, and actually sour, all of which are cravings satisfied by this soup. The prices are great, the interior is clean, trendy, and has a modern American sensibility that belies the authenticity of the food. ESPN clashes with the background music and the exposed ducting along the ceiling adds that just-built vibe popularized by Chipotles everywhere. Service was timely and effective despite the fact that I was at an Asian restaurant at 10:30am on a Thursday. Staff gets a pass for several cardinal sins for servers(sitting and mobile browsing) due to several genuinely professional touches(pre-bussing dirty dishes, using my name when dropping off the check). Looking forward to coming back next Thursday to try a different entrée because I’m almost positive I really like this place.
Sarah F.
Place rating: 5 Columbus, OH
I came to know this place from a recommendation from a Taiwanese friend and it does not disappoint. My bf and I eat here regularly, driving across town from Dublin to feast on their awesome menu. I highly recommend the General Tso’s chicken and their spicy chicken wings. They have an authentic Chinese menu, too. Everything we have ordered has always been fantastic! The servers are friendly and professional and the restaurant is always in top shape.
Tina F.
Place rating: 4 Columbus, OH
Asia Kitchen is clean and the staff is friendly. Went on a Saturday night and the place was pretty busy with a few dozen people sitting in and several carry out orders. They can accommodate larges parties comfortably. It was just two of us and we ordered off the Chinese menu. Had Beef Chow Fun which is the Beef Rice Noodle dish. It was very tasty and the noodles extra thick. Beef was extra tender. Mala String Bean isn’t your typical green bean. It’s a longer, thinner bean. It is A little spicy from the jalapeños and has a really great crunchy texture. Also had the Sweet and Sour pork ribs. I was expecting a thinner cut with bones-in, but it’s your typical thick cut boneless pork chop. I enjoy this style better than traditional s&s because it doesn’t use all that red food coloring. Overall. we had a good experience. Portions were good, dishes were tasty and prices were reasonable. We would like to come again and try more of the Chinese menu dishes. It’s great to have some traditional Chinese food close to where we live.
Cherie R.
Place rating: 4 Columbus, OH
Time to update the review! Living in Bexley, this place isn’t too far. And we’re happy it isn’t! We order takeout from here quite regularly — the little one doesn’t really allow us to eat out very often. We’ve tried a few more dishes from this place, and I can say that the beef noodle is my favorite here in Columbus. My husband has since upgraded his opinion of this place to one of his favorites in town, as he has tried a few more dishes. My brother in law often accompanies us and has found some favorites as well.(Hot and spicy pork ribs.) The prices are reasonable, the food is good — what else can you ask for? We almost exclusively order off the Chinese menu, which is translated.
Nicole M.
Place rating: 2 Columbus, OH
I ordered the pad thai with tofu, no egg, mild, peanuts on top. That thing was not really good. It was the worst pad thai I had ever had. It was not flavorful, it even looked bland. The tofu was tough and chewy. The fried rice I ordered for my toddler was just okay. Customer service was fine. I will not be back though!
Angela H.
Place rating: 5 Columbus, OH
This place has good service and food. Recommend getting the General Tso Chicken or Walnut Shrimp. I’m not a huge fan of the egg rolls or crab rangoons but other people like them. All of my Chinese friends order from here, so I think that’s a given that this is good Chinese food.
Craig L.
Place rating: 4 Columbus, OH
I came here for lunch twice this week while in the area for work training. The first day I got General Tso with an egg roll and the second day I got the Empress Chicken. I would describe the food here as good but not great. I certainly enjoyed my experience and the prices were very average for Columbus but it wasn’t as good as my favorites in town. One major positive is that the chicken in both dishes wasn’t over breaded much. I want to taste chicken, not breading, and this place delivered that to me. Don’t bother with the white rice. It was a little dry so I don’t think they store it well. The fried rice was very good, not too salty. Overall, I would come here again if I was in the area but it isn’t worth a special trip.
Tory R.
Place rating: 5 Westerville, OH
I don’t often give five stars, but this place was well deserving of five! I went here with some people from work on our lunch break one day. It was easy in, easy out! It’s decorated very nice inside, modern and trendy, yet the prices are insanely cheap! The staff is fast and very polite and the food is really really good! I had the General Tso’s chicken and it was amazing! I had a cup of hot and sour soup to start with. I had to get a box to take the rest home in as I was so full. Can’t wait to go back and try out some of their other dishes too! Great job, Asian Kitchen!!!
Mark K.
Place rating: 4 Columbus, OH
Handy Chinese place for us. Still, you never know what you’re getting into– it’s hard to guess what it will be like, just another stripmall Chinese restaurant. This is a good one. Nice décor inside, very friendly service, good food. We got lunch specials; Sweetie had garlic chicken, I had Mongolian beef(my go-to comparison meal.) Both were very good, especially for the price. Our crab Rangoon appetizer was fairly good; not a lot of crab, but real cream cheese, fresh green onions, and the whole thing made to order. We’ll be back.
Paul F.
Place rating: 3 Columbus, OH
On the whole this restaurant was just«okay.» The looks of it is a little Spartan with only a picture or two to cheer things. And the floor has no carpet, just painted concrete. I played it safe and ordered sweet and sour chicken plus an egg roll. The chicken was very good but the sweet and sour sauce was unlike any I’ve run into anywhere else. They also put the sauce and the mustard out in plastic squeeze bottles instead of in jars or dishes. Makes it easier for them but not as nice for the customers. The food was okay but I probably won’t be returning.