Hiro Ramen & Tea – Japanese
Soft light glows over tables laden with pillowy pork belly buns and golden, crispy karaage, creating a lively sanctuary where the comforting steam of fresh ramen mingles with the delicate fragrance of specialty teas. From the savory crunch of takoyaki to the melt-in-your-mouth richness of cheesy pork belly fries, every bite offers a vibrant celebration of Japanese-inspired comfort food in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Sawmill Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220 https://hiroramentea.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Currently open
Hours
- Wednesday - Monday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its flavorful dishes and satisfying portions, guests frequently praise the welcoming and knowledgeable service that makes every visit seamless. Reviewers highlight the pleasant ambiance and memorable atmosphere, noting that the combination of tasty food and attentive staff leaves diners feeling thoroughly impressed.
Menu
- Pork Belly Buns (2) - $9: Thick slices of pork belly with lightly pickled carrots and cucumber in a soft bao bun. Drizzled with house made sauce. Contains: Soy, Wheat, Dairy & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Belly Cheesy Fries - $10: Crispy fries made to order, topped with crispy pork belly, cheese, okonomi sauce, house made spicy mayo, and scallions. Contains: Soy, Wheat, Egg & Dairy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Takoyaki (6) - $7: Deep-fried octopus dough balls, with a crispy exterior and gooey interior. Topped with okonomiyaki sauce and bonito flakes. Contains: Dairy, Wheat, Egg & Fish. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seaweed Salad - $7: Chilled, tangy salad exploding with flavor from soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame Oil. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Veggie Gyoza (6) - $7: Japanese pan-fried dumplings filled with cabbage, tofu, onions, carrots, vermicelli (mung bean/peas), mushrooms, spinach, garlic, ginger. Contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame Oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Gyoza (6) - $7: Japanese pan-fried dumplings filled with juicy chicken, carrots, cabbage, ginger, garlic and onions. Contains: Soy, Wheat & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Shumai (6) - $7: Mini dumpling with pork, shiitake mushrooms, ginger and scallions wrapped in an extra thin wonton skin and steamed. Contains: Wheat, Soy, Sesame Oil & Egg White. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Shumai (6) - $7: Mini dumpling with shrimp and onions filling wrapped in an extra thin wonton and steamed. Contains: Wheat, Soy, Sesame Oil, Egg White & Shellfish. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Tori Karaage - $8: Marinated chicken thigh lightly coated with cornstarch and deep fried until crispy. Sprinkled with peppered salt. Served with house spicy mayo. Contains: Egg & Soy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steamed Pork Buns (3) - $7: A small Chinese steamed bun filled with pork, onions, scallions and cabbage. Contains: Soy & Wheat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Squid Salad - $9: A traditional Japanese salad made of thinly sliced squid and tender veggies, marinated in vinegar and ginger. Contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Salt & Pepper Calamari - $9: Calamari tossed and fried in a house made tempura batter consisting of corn and potato starch. Served with yum yum sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Edamame - $6: Soybeans steamed in the pod, finished with flakey kosher salt. Contains: Soy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Shrimp Tempura (4) - $7: Shrimp dipped in tempura batter and deep-fried until perfectly crispy. Drizzled with eel sauce. Contains: Egg, Wheat & Soy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Harumaki (4) - $7: Crispy Japanese Spring Roll filled with cabbage, carrots, vermicelli (mung bean, pea), green beans, and onions. Contains: Wheat & Sesame. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $15: A rich pork bone broth topped with pork belly, corn, wood ear mushroom, scallions, ajitsuke egg, bok choy, and naruto. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Fish. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Black Garlic Ramen - $15: Our savory rich pork bone broth topped with pork belly, ajitsuke egg, marinated bamboo shoot, scallion, bok choy, garlic chips and finished with a drizzle of black garlic oil. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Tan Tan Ramen - $14: Our savory pork bone broth with spicy ground pork along with corn, wood ear mushroom, marinated bamboo shoots, scallions, ajitsuke egg, and bok choy. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Dairy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Miso Ramen - $14: A pork-based broth flavored with Japanese fermented soybean paste. Served with pork belly, corn, wood ear mushroom, marinated bamboo shoot, scallions, ajitsuke egg, and bok choy. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Dairy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Miso Ramen - $14: A twist on the traditional miso pork based broth with chili oil and garlic. Topped with pork belly, corn, wood ear mushroom, marinated bamboo shoot, scallions, ajitsuke egg and bok choy. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, Dairy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shoyu Ramen - $14: A pork bone broth flavored with shoyu (soy sauce), garnished with pork belly, corn, wood ear mushroom, marinated bamboo shoot, scallions, ajitsuke egg and cabbage. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetarian Ramen - $14: Crispy tofu, wood ear mushroom, scallions, bean sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, marinated bamboo shoot, and sweet corn served on flavorful veggie broth. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Beef Ramen - $17: Thin sliced beef stir fry with onion on our savory pork bone broth, topped with bok choy, wood ear mushroom, ajitsuke egg, and scallions. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Dairy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Chicken Ramen - $14: Thick chicken broth served with grilled chicken, wood ear mushroom, marinated bamboo shoot, scallions, ajitsuke egg, and cabbage. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Curry Ramen - $14: Seared chicken with our fragrant coconut milk-based curry broth, topped with sweet corn, wood ear mushroom, marinated bamboo shoot, cabbage, ajitsuke egg, and scallions. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy & Fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Seafood Ramen - $17: Rich pork bone broth topped with shrimp, clam, bay scallop, naruto, sweet corn, cabbage, scallions, and ajitsuke egg. Contains: Egg, Wheat, Soy, Dairy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Szechuan Mazemen - $13: Broth-less ramen served with minced pork, scallions, pickled carrots, pickled cucumbers, roasted seaweed flakes, ajitsuke egg and mixed in mild spicy szechuan sauce. Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Egg & Soy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sesame Mazemen - $13: Broth-less ramen served with roasted sesame sauce.Topped with scallions, pickled carrots, pickled cucumbers, roasted seaweek flakes, ajituske egg and braised pork belly. Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Egg & Soy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Chop Bowl - $13: Fresh rice topped with grilled pork chop, lightly pickled carrots and cucumbers, seaweed salad, scallions. Contains: Soy & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Belly Bowl - $13: Fresh rice topped with seared chashu (braised pork belly), lightly pickled carrots and cucumbers, seaweed salad, and scallions. Contains: Soy & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Grilled Chicken Bowl - $13: Fresh rice topped with grilled chicken, lightly pickled carrots and cucumbers, seaweed salad, scallions. Contains: Soy & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating
- Curry Chicken Bowl - $13: Fresh rice topped with grilled chicken, creamy coconut curry sauce, lightly pickled carrots and cucumbers, seaweed salad, scallions. Contains: Wheat, Soy, Dairy, Fish & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Curry Tofu Bowl - $13: Fresh rice topped with crispy tofu, creamy coconut curry sauce, lightly pickled carrots and cucumbers, seaweed salad, scallions. Contains: Wheat, Soy, Dairy, Fish & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Unagi (Eel) Bowl - $17: Fresh rice topped with grilled eel, lightly pickled carrots and cucumbers, seaweed salad, scallions, sesame seeds. Contains: Fish, Soy & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Udon - $13: A super flavorful dish with marinated chicken, chewy udon noodles, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, scallions, wood ear mushroom and topped with shredded nori. Contains: Soy, Wheat & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Belly Udon - $13: A super flavorful dish with seared pork belly, chewy udon noodles, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, scallions, wood ear mushroom and topped with shredded nori. Contains: Soy, Wheat & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Udon - $15: A super flavorful dish with marinated beef, chewy udon noodles, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, scallions, wood ear mushroom and topped with shredded nori. Contains: Soy, Wheat & Sesame. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Seafood Udon - $15: A super flavorful dish with shrimp, bay scallops, imitation crabmeat, chewy udon noodles, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, scallions, and wood ear mushroom tossed in savory sauce. Contains: Egg, Soy, Wheat, Sesame & Shellfish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Veggie Udon - $13: A super flavorful dish made with chewy udon noodles, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, scallions, wood ear mushroom, bok choy and topped with shredded nori. Contains: Soy, Wheat & Sesame. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- House Fruit Tea - $5.95
- White Peach Tea - $5.95
- Grapefruit Tea - $5.95
- Passionfruit Pineapple Tea - $5.95
- Lychee Rose Tea - $5.95
- Mango Tea - $5.95
- Passionfruit Tea - $5.95
- Mango Peach Tea - $5.95
- Classic Milk Tea - $5.95
- Rosehip Milk Tea - $5.95
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea - $5.95
- Taro Milk Tea - $5.95
- Coffee Milk Tea - $5.95
- Ginger Milk Tea - $5.95
- Matcha Latte - $5.95
- Thai Milk Tea - $5.95
- Osmanthus Oolong Tea - $5.5
- Four Seasons Oolong Tea - $5.5
- Assam Black Tea - $5.5
- Jasmine Green Tea - $5.5
- Roasted Oolong Tea - $5.5
- Taro Smoothie - $5.95
- Strawberry Smoothie - $5.95
- Pineapple Smoothie - $5.95
- Mango Smoothie - $5.95
- Passionfruit Smoothie - $5.95
- White Peach Smoothie - $5.95
- Black Sesame Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk & Sesame. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mango Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Matcha Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes Sesame & tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Chocolate Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiro Ramen & Tea
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect budget-friendly Japanese comfort food, flavorful ramen, and attentive service in a welcoming, highly-rated atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a perfect 5.0/5 rating and budget-friendly ($) pricing, guests find excellent value in the flavorful dishes and satisfying portions.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers praise the flavorful dishes, satisfying portions, and welcoming service, resulting in an impressive overall rating of 5.0/5.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Japanese comfort foods including ramen, udon, and fifteen different appetizers catering to over thirty dietary preferences.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Edamame is the primary option for vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets, while Veggie Gyoza also serves vegan diners.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers highlight the pleasant ambiance and memorable atmosphere, describing the restaurant as a warm, inviting, and lively sanctuary.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Hiro Ramen & Tea is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant offering affordable Japanese-inspired comfort food and specialty teas.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its perfect 5.0/5 rating, combining budget-friendly Japanese comfort food with an extensive range of specialty teas.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data for Hiro Ramen & Tea does not include a specific physical address or location information.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free options like edamame, veggie gyoza, and miso ramen.