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 closed
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
Appetizers
Delightful small plates to share together with the whole table.
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyoza (6) - $7: Japanese pan-fried dumplings filled with juicy chicken, carrots, cabbage, ginger, garlic and onions. Contains: Soy, Wheat & Sesame. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Pork Buns (3) - $7: A small Chinese steamed bun filled with pork, onions, scallions and cabbage. Contains: Soy & Wheat. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6: Soybeans steamed in the pod, finished with flakey kosher salt. Contains: Soy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
Carefully curated broths with fresh noodles and toppings. All ramen contains wheat, soy, egg.
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
Mazemen
Broth-less ramen dishes.
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
Steamy rice topped with fresh and delicious toppings.
- 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, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Stir Fry Udon
Thick noodles stir fried with fresh vegetables.
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Specialty fruit teas, milk teas, and smoothies.
- House Fruit Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- White Peach Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grapefruit Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Passionfruit Pineapple Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lychee Rose Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mango Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Passionfruit Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mango Peach Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Classic Milk Tea - $5.95
- Rosehip Milk Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brown Sugar Milk Tea - $5.95
- Taro Milk Tea - $5.95
- Coffee Milk Tea - $5.95
- Ginger Milk Tea - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Latte - $5.95
- Thai Milk Tea - $5.95
- Osmanthus Oolong Tea - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Four Seasons Oolong Tea - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Assam Black Tea - $5.5
- Jasmine Green Tea - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Oolong Tea - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
Sweet treats to end your meal.
- Black Sesame Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk & Sesame. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Matcha Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes Sesame & tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Mochi (2) - $4.5: Contains: Milk. Produced in the same facility that processes tree nuts (coconut). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Hiro Ramen & Tea
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect budget-friendly Japanese comfort food, flavorful ramen, and attentive service in a welcoming, highly-rated atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a perfect 5.0/5 rating and budget-friendly ($) 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.
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