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The 5 best Japanese spots in Columbus

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Published on August 08, 2019
The 5 best Japanese spots in ColumbusPhoto: Lemon Grass Fusion Bistro/Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Japanese fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Akai Hana

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Topping the list is Akai Hana. Located at 1173 Old Henderson Road in Governours Square, the Japanese spot, which offers sushi, seafood and more, is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Columbus, boasting 4.5 stars out of 548 reviews on Yelp.

2. Lemon Grass Fusion Bistro

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Next up is Victorian Village's Lemon Grass Fusion Bistro, situated at 641 N. High St., Suite 103. With four stars out of 493 reviews on Yelp, the Asian fusion spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Wild Ginger

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Hilliard Green's Wild Ginger, located at 1726 Hilliard Rome Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot 4.5 stars out of 222 reviews.

4. Oshio

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Oshio, a sushi bar and Korean spot in Tri-Village, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 118 Yelp reviews. Head over to 974 W. Fifth Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Hai Poké

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Finally, over in Victorian Village, check out Hai Poké, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar, which offers poke and more, at 647 N. High St.


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