{"id":3033,"date":"2023-06-19T10:07:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T10:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.cookingenie.com\/content\/?p=3033"},"modified":"2026-08-27T08:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:17:05","slug":"10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Ethnic Food Options in Columbus, Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #12334e;color:#12334e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #12334e;color:#12334e\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#TL_DR\" >TL; DR&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#10_global_restaurants_in_Columbus_worth_seeking_out\" >10 global restaurants in Columbus worth seeking out&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#1_Momo_Ghar_at_the_North_Market\" >1. Momo Ghar at the North Market&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#2_Aab_India_Restaurant\" >2. Aab India Restaurant&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#3_Hoyos_Kitchen_at_the_North_Market\" >3. Hoyo&#8217;s Kitchen at the North Market&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#4_Los_Guachos_Taqueria\" >4. Los&nbsp;Guachos&nbsp;Taqueria&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#5_Lavash_Cafe\" >5. Lavash Cafe&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#6_Tensuke_Market_and_Sushi_Cafe\" >6.&nbsp;Tensuke&nbsp;Market and Sushi Cafe&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#7_El_Arepazo_Latin_Grill\" >7. El&nbsp;Arepazo&nbsp;Latin Grill&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#8_North_Market\" >8. North Market&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#9_Huberts_Polish_Kitchen_at_the_North_Market\" >9. Hubert&#8217;s Polish Kitchen at the North Market&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#10_The_Pearl\" >10. The Pearl&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#Bring_Columbuss_global_flavors_home\" >Bring Columbus&#8217;s global&nbsp;flavors&nbsp;home&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#What_that_delivers\" >What that delivers:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/10-best-ethnic-food-options-in-columbus-ohio\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TL_DR\"><\/span><strong>TL; DR<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Columbus has one of the most genuinely diverse international food scenes of any mid-sized American city\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The North Market alone houses three of the most distinctive global dining experiences in the city\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Da Levee is permanently closed and has been replaced with a verified active alternative in this guide\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All ten restaurants below are confirmed active as of 2026\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/personal-home-chef-experience-cookingenie\/\">private chef at home<\/a> is the most personalized way to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingenie.com\/content\/private-chef-in-columbus\/\">Columbus<\/a>&#8216;s global culinary range in a single evening\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Columbus is consistently underestimated as a food city, and its international dining scene is where that underestimation is most obvious.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large Somali community, a nationally recognized Nepalese dumpling vendor, award-winning North Indian wood-fired cooking, and a Latin American grill drawing from three distinct culinary traditions all exist within the same city.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ten restaurants below are selected for authenticity, distinctiveness, and the quality of experience they deliver when visited with intention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_global_restaurants_in_Columbus_worth_seeking_out\"><\/span>10 global restaurants in Columbus worth seeking out&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each entry below is verified active as of 2026 with addresses and what to order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Momo_Ghar_at_the_North_Market\"><\/span>1. Momo Ghar at the North Market&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Momo Ghar was founded by Phuntso Lama at the North Market in 2017 and earned national recognition when Guy Fieri featured it on Diners,&nbsp;Drive-Ins,&nbsp;and Dives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was the only Ohio restaurant named to Yelp&#8217;s top 100 places to eat in the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/glossary\/signature-dishes\/\"   title=\"Signature Dishes\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"309592\">signature dish<\/a> is the&nbsp;<strong>Johl Momo;<\/strong>&nbsp;Tibetan steamed dumplings filled with chicken and finished in a spicy fenugreek tomato sauce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Aab_India_Restaurant\"><\/span>2. Aab India Restaurant&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by the Singh family in 2013, Aab India is the most consistently praised Indian restaurant in Central Ohio.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kitchen draws from traditional Punjabi cooking using a wood-fired tandoor oven and spice techniques rooted in founder Avtar Singh&#8217;s home village in Punjab&#8217;s Kapurthala district.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lunch buffet is one of the best-value ways to experience the full range of the menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hoyos_Kitchen_at_the_North_Market\"><\/span>3. Hoyo&#8217;s Kitchen at the North Market&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Columbus has one of the largest Somali communities in the United States, and Hoyo&#8217;s Kitchen is the most celebrated address for Somali cuisine in the city.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;bariis&nbsp;iskukaris, a fragrant Somali-style rice dish, is the signature preparation. The goat curry and the&nbsp;sambusas&nbsp;round out a menu that is unlike anything else in the Columbus dining landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Los_Guachos_Taqueria\"><\/span>4. Los&nbsp;Guachos&nbsp;Taqueria&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los&nbsp;Guachos&nbsp;is the address Columbus&nbsp;locals&nbsp;direct visitors to when they want Mexican food that has not been adapted for mainstream American tastes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The al pastor tacos are the reason most people make the trip: marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit, served on a small corn tortilla with onion, cilantro, and pineapple.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Lavash_Cafe\"><\/span>5. Lavash Cafe&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lavash Cafe has been part of the Clintonville community since 2008, founded by Nasir and Jamal Latif as a gateway to their Palestinian and Mediterranean culinary heritage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lamb kebabs and shawarma are the anchor preparations, and the house-made hummus with fresh pita are consistently cited by regulars as the standard everything else is measured against.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Tensuke_Market_and_Sushi_Cafe\"><\/span>6.&nbsp;Tensuke&nbsp;Market and Sushi Cafe&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tensuke&nbsp;operates as both the largest Japanese grocery store in Ohio and a sushi cafe, which means the fish sourcing reflects market standards rather than restaurant shortcuts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sushi is prepared with the same quality ingredients available in the market, and the range moves from accessible rolls to more technical preparations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_El_Arepazo_Latin_Grill\"><\/span>7. El&nbsp;Arepazo&nbsp;Latin Grill&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Carlos and Carolina Gutierrez, originally from Venezuela and Colombia, El&nbsp;Arepazo&nbsp;has been a staple of Columbus&#8217;s Latin American food scene for over fifteen years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arepas are the signature preparation: cornmeal patties filled with a rotating&nbsp;selection&nbsp;of proteins and accompaniments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_North_Market\"><\/span>8. North Market&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The North Market has been&nbsp;operating&nbsp;in downtown Columbus since 1876 and houses&nbsp;nearly 40&nbsp;vendors spanning Nepalese, Somali, Polish, Indian, Japanese, and Vietnamese food alongside local produce and specialty groceries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major 32-story development is underway next door, with a new hotel opening in 2027 as the market approaches its 150th anniversary. Saturday mornings are when the full vendor roster is&nbsp;operating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Huberts_Polish_Kitchen_at_the_North_Market\"><\/span>9. Hubert&#8217;s Polish Kitchen at the North Market&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Columbus has a long-established Polish community and Hubert&#8217;s Polish Kitchen is the most consistent address for traditional Polish preparations in the city.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pierogies and the bigos, a slow-cooked hunter&#8217;s stew of sauerkraut, meat, and mushrooms, are the two preparations that draw the most repeat visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Pearl\"><\/span>10. The Pearl&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pearl is a Cameron Mitchell restaurant and the most polished dining room on this list.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The oyster&nbsp;selection, the lobster roll, and the pan-seared scallops with cauliflower puree represent the kitchen at its most technically accomplished.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Short North location and elevated service make it the natural choice when the occasion calls for something more formal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bring_Columbuss_global_flavors_home\"><\/span>Bring Columbus&#8217;s global&nbsp;flavors&nbsp;home&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For visitors and locals who want the full range of Columbus&#8217;s international culinary traditions delivered to a single table in one evening, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingenie.com\/content\/private-chef-in-columbus\/\">private chef<\/a> removes every logistical barrier.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chef builds a custom menu drawing from the global cuisines that define Columbus&#8217;s food identity, sources every ingredient fresh, and executes the full evening in the home kitchen with complete cleanup before leaving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_that_delivers\"><\/span>What that delivers:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap_Up\"><\/span>Wrap Up&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The international dining scene in Columbus is&nbsp;distributed across the city in ways that reward visitors who research before they arrive and locals who venture beyond the familiar.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ten addresses above are the starting point. The depth each one offers rewards every return visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786266998513\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best international food in Columbus Ohio?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br>Momo Ghar at the North Market is the most nationally recognized, featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives and named to Yelp&#8217;s top 100 US restaurants. Aab India Restaurant and Hoyo&#8217;s Kitchen are the two other must-visit options<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786267000287\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Columbus Ohio good for international food?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br>Columbus is one of the most underrated cities in the Midwest for international dining, with a long-established Somali community, nationally recognized Nepalese cuisine, award-winning North Indian cooking, and a historic public market spanning more than a dozen global cuisines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786267001283\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the North Market in Columbus known for?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br>Operating since 1876, the North Market is known for its locally independent and internationally diverse vendors. Momo Ghar, Hoyo&#8217;s Kitchen, and Hubert&#8217;s Polish Kitchen are the most celebrated for <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/content\/glossary\/international-cuisine\/\"   title=\"International Cuisine\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"309593\">international cuisine<\/a>. A 32-story development next door opens in 2027 as the market approaches its 150th anniversary.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786267074092\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can a private chef cook international cuisine at home in Columbus?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br>A private chef builds a fully custom menu around Columbus&#8217;s global culinary traditions, sources every ingredient fresh, and handles complete cleanup before leaving. 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