Zundo Ramen & Donburi quietly opened this week on Westerville's State Street, bringing the Cincinnati ramen shop's slow‑simmered tonkotsu bowls and donburi rice bowls to the suburb. The new outpost sits on S. State Street among familiar storefronts, giving Westerville another quick option for Japanese fare.
What to Order First
According to Axios, Zundo's Westerville menu stretches beyond ramen to include bento boxes, donburi rice bowls, bubble tea and shareable appetizers like gyoza and fried seafood. Axios also reports the signature ramen is made with noodle flour imported from Japan and pork from rare kurobuta pigs, a premium cut often likened to Wagyu. The restaurant's ordering page lists chashu buns at $8 and tonkotsu ramen at $15, per Toast.
From Cincinnati to the 'Burbs
Zundo launched in Cincinnati in 2018 under Chef Han Lin, who previously ran Mei, a longtime Montgomery sushi spot, and trained in traditional Japanese cooking, as documented in earlier coverage. CityBeat covered Zundo's Over‑the‑Rhine debut in 2018, and the brand's official site now lists Westerville among its five locations. The company's site notes other Ohio outposts in Over‑the‑Rhine, Mason and Red Bank, plus a Columbus location.
Why This Westerville Spot Matters
Zundo's storefront sits on S. State Street near longtime anchors like Roush Hardware and Half Price Books, which helps the shop draw foot traffic from nearby shops and offices, per Axios. Delivery and pickup listings on apps like Postmates mean the ramen is also available to order for takeout, broadening the restaurant's reach in town. Early online reviews and local listings suggest the flavors have been well‑received so far.
Practical Info
Zundo's Westerville address is 599 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081, and the restaurant posts hours and the full menu on its site and ordering page. For menus, hours and to place online orders see Zundo or Toast.
