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Mizu No Kaori
Authentic Japanese ramen crafted with care in the heart of German Village.
4.2(5 reviews)
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ramen
other-business
About Mizu No Kaori
Mizu No Kaori is a cozy ramen restaurant in Columbus's German Village, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere with limited seating. Specializing in authentic Japanese ramen, we serve rich, slow-simmered broths like Tonkotsu, Shoyu, and Spicy Miso, topped with tender chashu and perfectly cooked eggs. Our menu features a curated selection of ramen bowls, with ordering via QR codes for convenience. We focus on high-quality ingredients and friendly service, making it an ideal spot for small groups or a comforting meal. Currently in soft opening, we're expanding offerings and working on a liquor license.
Business Info
Location
495 S 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Services Offered
Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich pork bone broth with springy noodles, chashu, soft-boiled egg, and chili oil on the side.
Shoyu Ramen
Clear chicken and seafood broth with soy sauce seasoning, topped with chicken chashu and bean sprouts.
Spicy Miso Ramen
Classic miso broth enhanced with spicy miso paste and chili oil, served with pork chashu and wood ear mushrooms.
Tsukemen
Dipping noodles served with a flavorful broth for an authentic Japanese experience.
Tantanmen
Pork-based broth with spicy minced pork, soft-boiled egg, and mushrooms for a hearty option.
QR Code Ordering
Convenient table-side ordering via QR codes for a quick and seamless dining experience.
Reviews
4.2(5 reviews)
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via Google
about 2 months ago
What a cute and warm shop! There's limited seating inside, some free street parking outside, and some paid street parking around the area. It's a very cute shop and it's a nice place to be around GV. Note, that you order with a QR code on the table. I'm not sure how checks are split, you may need to ask or pay together for the table. I got the Tonkotsu ramen and it was delicious! The toppings were great, the egg was made well, and the chasuh was made well and flavorful. While I was there, staff gave me a new chasu they've been working on and both were good but this chasu was tender and flavorful. The noodles were springy and the texture was good, the toppings balanced the ramen, and the chili oil on the side added a good amount of spice. Overall, the food was delicious and made well. I would have added appetizers but they don't have many options to choose from, but they all looked good! Overall, a great place for a meal. Their ramen was good! Staff was so kind and nice. Service was quick and easy. I would recommend for small groups, a great meal, or something warm and comforting!
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Davidvia Google
about 2 months ago
I'm going to give them a 3 and here is why. The atmosphere was "cute" but seemed to he missing something that made it really stand out, maybe some more decor on the walls? Also it was very cold in the restaurant, and yes it was extremely cold outside, but my legs were freezing the entire time. Also, in my opinion the menu is too small. I would like a few more options for starters for sure. And the fact that I had to pay $2.50 to add a scoop of corn to my soup was insane. I could see paying maybe .75 cents, but $2.50 is actually egregious and definitely needs to be reconsidered. At Fukuryu you can get a whole extra side of noodles for $2.50. While the ramen was good, I have definitely had better in the city. I wanted so badly for this place to be amazing because it's within walking distance, but I was a disappointed. I'm going to give it one more try, but I will definitely be avoiding adding anything to my soup this time.
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IziNtombizamangwane Mpangasevia Google
2 months ago
Have You Tried Mizu No Kaori? German Village Diaries Columbus: Newest Spot with several ramen options for this Fall & Winter This is the sign you've been waiting for, don't ignore it, rather make your way and visit @mizu_no_kaori tucked away in the German Village Tsukemen & Ramen We had: Spicy Miso Ramen - Classic miso broth with added spicy miso passte and chilli oil. Topped with pork chashu, soft boiled egg and bean sprouts Tantanmen - Pork based broth served with spicy, minced pork, soft-boiled egs, wood ear mushrooms and bean sprouts Shoyu Ramen - Clear chicken and seafood broth with soy sauce seasoning. Served with chicken chashu, soft boiled egg and bean sprouts. An easy overall 8/10 for me and a friend, It felt like home away from home. You should give it a try yourself. Sun - Thur: 11am - 9pm Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm 495 S 4th St, Columbus, Ohio #mizunokaori #getmanvillagecolumbus #cbusfoodscene #columbusfoodies #614eats #ramenobsession #614foodscene #cmh #cbus #ohioeats #mizunokazokureview #cbusfoodbloogers
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Daniel Vivasvia Google
3 months ago
Very friendly staff. Menu and ordering is via QR code so fair warning on that. The garlic tonkotsu broth was phenomenal, and the tonkotsu itself had a nice char. My only complaint would be the ampunt and number of toppings on the ramen was a bit lacking. Most places you get a few slices of meat and just one here. Similarly the other toppings were good, just not quite enough to have something to eat every bit of ramen with. They explained to me this is the soft opening apparently. They also indicate they are in the process of getting a liquor license. Looking forward to try it again once it's fully up to speed.
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Jireh Yangvia Google
4 months ago
This is the most authentic ramen I’ve ever had in Columbus. It’s incredible that the broth isn’t made from a seasoning packet but from fresh meat that’s been simmered for hours. The portions are generous, and the tableware is beautiful. Honestly, there’s hardly anything to improve—if I had to say one thing as a fan, it’d be that I wish they were open 24 hours, lol.