CoccoKay Bites, the Short North carryout known for Hyderabadi dum biryani and Sri Lankan snack rolls, is gearing up for a second storefront north of Columbus. The new spot is listed for 170 W. Olentangy Street in Powell, just west of the city’s historic downtown. There is no opening date on the books yet, but the expansion is set to bring dine-in seating and a bigger menu to a part of town that has been quietly collecting new restaurants.
According to WhatNow, the Powell outpost will sit at the corner of W. Powell Road and Traditions Way and is expected to be larger than the original High Street carryout. WhatNow reports that fans can look for the same lineup of biryani, fried rice, chana masala and bakery snacks familiar from the Short North menu, and notes that owner Balaganthan Somakandan was not available for comment when contacted.
Where it is going
The new address lands inside a small commercial cluster that has been central to recent redevelopment work near downtown Powell. The City of Powell has highlighted the nearby COhatch campus and streetscape improvements as part of a broader push to boost walkability and foot traffic in the area, which helps explain why restaurateurs keep circling Olentangy Street. Local business listings show Novella Osteria and Mr. Bean Coffee and Gelato among the tenants at 170 W. Olentangy, per Visit Powell and local listings such as Yahoo Local.
Short North outpost
CoccoKay’s original shop operates at 2864 N. High Street in the Short North, an address the Better Business Bureau lists as CoccoKay Bites Biriyani Express. That High Street carryout has built a following for late-night biryani along with a menu that blends Hyderabadi dum cooking with Sri Lankan rolls and snack breads. The BBB profile also names Balaganthan Somakandan as the business manager and notes recent licensing information for the High Street operation.
What to expect
The Powell menu is expected to mirror the Short North offerings, with layered biryani, fried rice and noodle dishes, chana masala and bakery snacks, while adding more room to sit and the possibility of expanded hours. Local menu pages and delivery listings spotlight biryani as the signature move and point to steady demand for late-night orders, per a CoccoKay listing on Restaurant.com. For updates on when the Powell location will actually open its doors, CoccoKay appears to be leaning on Instagram and Facebook for announcements, according to WhatNow.
