Jiu Thai Asian Cafe
787 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH, 43214
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Address :
787 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH, 43214 - Phone (614) 732-5939
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Luke T.
This place needs more attention. By far some of the best pad thai I've had in the city. Stopped here on a whim (had to return something to Micro Center) and was not disappointed. It's not like it's gotten few reviews, but I have never heard it being talked about when good Asian comes up. There were a bunch of young well-dressed, fashionable Asians dining there so I assume it attracts a young hip crowd pretty regularly. That is to say, I doubt it was a lark or coincidence. Initially, I ordered a hot tea and my server brought me a fork and spoon when she delivered it. However, I think my kimchi order to start must have signaled to her that I was in the know because she then offered me chopsticks prior to bringing my food. I regularly have to ask at other places. The kimchi was great, and the portion was plentiful for $3.50. The pad thai, which I think was priced a bit steep for a veggie version (same price as the meat ones and almost nine bucks), was served on a large round plate and the food took up all the room it could. The sauce was so good! The nutty flavor was perfect and the noodles were cooked just right. I cleaned both plates with no regrets. If you are just into standard Chinese fair, they had a menu with your typical dishes in that arena as well, but it was so underwhelming. And after having the pad thai, I don't think I'd consider ordering off it on return visits.
(4)Madison R.
I know this has already been mentioned a number of times, but after hearing someone in the restaurant today call it Thai food, I feel it necessary to mention again that this is not a Thai restaurant. It's a Chinese restaurant. Following the advice of Richard P and a few Taiwanese friends, we came here for lunch. The first thing I noticed was how clean and neat the restaurant was, which is a little atypical for a lot of Chinese restaurants. The second thing I noticed after speaking to the waitress in Chinese was that she was actually Caucasian. Ooops. After a little Yelp research, we decided to order the pork cake, xian cold noodles, and biang biang mian. According to the waitress, these are the most popular dishes, so if you're here and don't know what to try first, these would probably be a good start. The pork cake was a flat sesame bun like a shaobing cut in half and filled with pork. The bun was perfect, and the pork tasted way better than I expected. Xian cold noodles...wow. Now I've never eaten this in China, so I can't comment on the authenticity of the dish, but it tasted awesome to me. This was easily the best dish of the night. The handmade noodles were perfect, and the flavor was amazing. The biang biang mian tasted pretty good, too. It's a very oily dish, so beware if this is not your thing. Jiu Thai is easily one of the best Chinese restaurants we've been to in Columbus so far. Everything tasted great, service was awesome, and the price was very reasonable ($22). We'll definitely be back in the future.
(4)ray f.
A local foodie pointed us to Jiu Thai and the next morning we had to fist bump him. Red oil beef with hand thrown noodles was perfect. Lamb dumplings were also a big hit with our group. And my work partners also enjoyed the Biang Biang Noodles. This place is a must try!
(5)Richard P.
Despite the name, Jiu Thai Asian Cafe is a Chinese restaurant, not a Thai restaurant. The 'Thai' in the name is a transliteration of their Chinese name. Jiu Thai is unusual for Columbus in that they're serving food from Northeastern China, the part of China that used to be known as Manchuria. So you'll find ingredients and components you might not expect in Chinese cuisine, such as lamb and cucumber, and subtle flavor profiles focused around simple yet flavorful dressings and broth. We started with the 'Delicious Pork Cake', which was indeed delicious. It's a thin wheat bun sliced open and stuffed with chunks of pork and lettuce; a classic Northern Chinese dish you won't find anywhere else in Columbus. This was followed by the lamb with onion steamed dumplings; while there's other good dumplings to be had in Columbus (Helen's Asian Kitchen and Ying's come to mind), you won't find lamb dumplings elsewhere. The Xian steamed cold noodle was one of the best preparations of this dish that I've ever had - thin, almost translucent handmade wheat noodles, with slivers of cucumber, bean sprout, and cilantro, dressed with vinegar and sesame oil. This dish alone would be worth the trip to Jiu Thai. We also had the lamb noodle soup with red oil (it's not currently on the English menu but should be so shortly, according to the hostess) - a dish of thin wheat noodles in a subtle but complex lamb-based broth, with bits of minced lamb. As if this wasn't enough food, we also had the cucumber salad - chunks of cucumber dressed in vinegar and sesame oil - and a stir-fry of Chinese cabbage and oyster mushrooms (not on the menu, but you can ask for it - see my photos). All of Jiu Thai's food was true to their Northeastern Chinese roots, and every dish we had was pitch perfect, and nicely presented for good measure. If our first trip to Jiu Thai is any indication, they are without a doubt one of the best Chinese restaurants to open up in Columbus in the last few years. We'll definitely be back.
(4)Bill S.
Food was great, but not like any Thai I've had before. We're going to try more items. Very good ingredients and great service. No basil, bummer. The food had spices I haven't had before and that was pretty cool. They had a new kind of 'hot' that I hadn't had before. Very good. Update: several people have told me that this is actually not a Thai restaurant :-) Turns out it's a Chinese restaurant, where the name just happens to have the word "Thai" in it. Thanks everyone!
(3)Krystal G.
Jiu thai is an amazing northern Chinese restaurant with authentic food!! They do have a traditional menu with items you can get from typical Chinese restaurants as well but I highly recommend trying a specialty dish! Their hand stretched noodles are made in house and the red oil beef is highly tasty!! I recommend this to anyone looking for a new Chinese hot spot!!
(5)Natalie H.
Yum, yum, and YUM. I got the chicken pad thai here and was very pleased. Came here on a sunday afternoon for brunch and the service was friendly and chill. They seem to have a smorgasbord of asian specialties ranging from Chinese, to Thai, to Vietnamese, so anybody coming here should find something to their liking. Me and my friend were the only non-Asians here, so it seems to be a very popular place within the local community. I'm going to be thinking about that pad thai all week, it was so flavorful and fresh. Will definitely come back here again
(4)Ian M.
This place is the bomb. I had the Biang Biang Noodles with Beef and it was fantastic. The noodles are hand stretched and are unlike anything I've ever had. Beers were reasonably priced ($2.50 for a 12 oz Kirin). My wife had the Diving Fish, which she loved. I had to try some and it was a spicy salty broth with a poached tender fish served with rice. So darn good. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The price was right too, dinner for two was just $29 for a great meal in my new favorite Thai Asian restaurant!
(5)Yiling R.
Last time I gave Jiuthai a three stars rating, because I was disappointed of the little portion of cold noodle. I gave FIVE STARS this time, because the owner was extremely welcoming and nice! She must have read all comments, and she even recognized me when I came to her restaurant today. She apologized for giving me a little amount of noodle last time, and offered a free cold noodle for me! (even though I did not accept her offer) No matter what, portion size would not stop me going JiuThai, because their food always call me back. Still recommend this restaurant!! And thumbs up for the food and the owner!!( Some Tips for yelp user: don't leave a comment with your actual picture on profile... Otherwise do some photoshop ;-p )
(5)Lucas Z.
I am from China and am very familiar with this kind of cousin when I was in China. After many positive reviews, I decide to visit this restaurant from out of town. I have ordered red oil hand stretched noodles, lamb dumplings, cold noodles, pork in bread, biang biang noodle and some BBQ. (It is said that biang is the most complicated Chinese character. It requires 56 drawings. You do find this character in many current font database.) I loved all of them. Hand stretched noodles taste much better than machine made noodles. The difference to me is authentic and not authentic. Beef broth is very good. Biang biang is hand stretched as well. Chili oil with pepper powders is delicious. Pork in bread is less than ideal. It is a little salty. It may goes well with beer. Cold noodle is the best that I had in US, however, I had better one in China. BBQ lamb tender and BBQ lamb are very good. The meat has right amount of fat. So it is just juice enough to help texture in mouth and to help to blend chili powders and cumin powders. As that being said, it is better to be served when hot to warm. So I recommend order 4 to start and asking for more orders as meal goes to enjoy hot-warm juicy BBQ. The bottom line is that I strongly recommend if you enjoy at least medium spicy food.
(4)Jeff C.
Did not like this really at all. Ate in one time, took out another. My dine in meal was over priced, didn't get a refill on the over priced drink, and didn't leave satisfied in terms of my appetite. Later, my wife asked me to bring some home after work, but we ended up throwing one dish out and recooking one dish with different sauce and vegetables.
(2)Suli T.
The food was really authentic and delicious, the prices were very reasonable. I think the only complaint I have is the dumplings tasted like they'd been frozen a bit too long. I am definitely looking forward to going back!
(4)Naiying C.
The food here is quite delicious. We had the beef stretch noodles, red oil beef and cold noodles dish. Beef stretch noodles: plenty of noodles and soup, you are supposed to eat this with the dark vinegar that's on the table(adds flavor). We ordered mild and it was so mild that there actually wasn't any spice so we just asked for additional chili oil. Red oil beef: this is good! there's a little bit of sichuan peppercorn, so expect a very mild numbing effect. Again, we asked for mild and it was REALLY mild. Cold noodles: there were a lot of bean sprout, yay veggies! also a pretty yummy dish. Definitely worth a visit!
(4)Moses S.
I agree with some of the other posters, while they may have Thai in their name, they aren't really a Thai restaurant. I got the feeling it was more Chinese (and more authentic Chinese than Chinese-American). I came here a week ago right at 5 and we were the first ones to be seated. Keep in mind that their windows aren't tinted and they don't have shades, so be prepared to squint if you are facing the window. We had the pork cake, which was basically a Chinese spare rib sloppy joe, which while tasty, wasn't what I was expecting (but good!). We also had the Biang Biang noodles, which were excellent. Finally, we had the Tofu dish (i forgot which one) and that was also pretty good (but the sauce was a bit sweet). I also found that the spices were actually pretty right on, so if it says its a spicy dish, it's a decent spicy (unlike traditional american restaurants where spicy doesn't really mean anything). Service was just average, but I really enjoyed the variety and different dishes here that you don't typically see, so I would gladly come back and try other items!
(4)Tommy M.
UPDATE TO MY PREVIOUS REVIEW! I previously gave this place three stars. After trying out the handmade dumplings and handmade stretch noodles soup tonight, I give them four stars! Both are excellent dishes...especially on a freezing cold day.
(4)Elisa N.
Jiu Thai is my favorite Chinese food in the city. The food at this popular restaurant is always consistently prepared. Jiu Thai has dedicated Chinese clientele, always a good sign, in my book. My favorite item on the menu is the spicy and delicious Biang Biang Noodle. Biang is the sound fresh handmade noodles make when they're being slapped against the table by the chef. As handmade noodles go, these are some of the best I've experienced anywhere. On top of the noodles, Chinese vegetables and sliced beef are topped with red pepper flakes and served with a bottle of soy and vinegar. Light enough to be enjoyed any time of the year, this dish is unique and delicious and keeps me coming back.
(5)John L.
The worst Chinese food in the area. Have no idea how it have survived all these years. The food and service are both poor.
(1)Daniella B.
This place reminds me of some of the quick style asian restaurants I used to hang out in high school. I really like the simplicity of the menu and the reliable tasty offerings here. Definitely not the place for anything super gourmet, but a great place to go for a simple tasty meal.
(4)SingChuan C.
The food is on the oiler and saltier side... Other than that, the food still taste authentic which is a plus. Also take note, they ONLY take card when the bill is above $10.
(3)Mike G.
I'm going to drop this one back down to three stars this time. Paul F. and I were excited to come back to Jiu Thai as it had been a long time for both of us. I wasn't impressed with this visit and as a matter of fact, I was rather disappointed. Service was as nice and polite as ever but there were some potholes. Paul F. ordered the Delicious Pork Cake for an app, but had to ask for it to come out as it was taking too long. We both ordered soups (different) but his came out about a minute after his appetizer and mine was several minutes later, with no explanation. Paul seemed to enjoy his lunch although he noted that the beef was not so tender this time. Me? I ordered the Hot Pot. It was described to me as spicy soup with oil in it. Talk about an understatement. It was really just a big bowl of hot chili oil with a couple hard boiled quail eggs, bok choy, napa cabbage, cellophane noodles, dried bean curd and spongy tofu in it. It didn't look anything like the picture in the menu. I picked at it for a few minutes but couldn't eat it, so I sent it back. She asked if she could drain off the oil and change it to a miso or chicken broth, but I declined as the noodles and such had been sitting in hot chili oil and were extremely spicy. They were very apologetic about it. I just asked for a cup of Miso Soup instead. I insisted on paying for the Hot Pot since I did order it. So they charged me for it and they also charged me for the Miso Soup. I paid them, but I really thought that a nice gesture would have been to at least comp the Miso soup. I mean, it's a cup of broth... I'm not hard to please, but it's the little things like that that can make a big difference in a customer's take on a place.
(3)V H.
I came here based on reviews and also because the hand stretched noodles looked amazing and I had to try it for myself. As I had anticipated, it was amazingly delicious! The squid feet turned out better than I thought it would, seaweed salad was fresh and cucumbers were crisp. The entire meal hit the spot and the total bill wasnt bad for two people. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area again.
(5)Amy L.
Get the biang biang noodles if you're going to come here. Had some in Flushing, NY this past weekend and the dish here is definitely a worthy contender. The menu is not overwhelmingly large and all the dishes I've tried have been pretty solid. Prices are a little pricier but considering how there aren't many authentic Asian noodle places around Columbus, it's well worth it.
(4)Jeremy K.
Every single thing we had was great! Had a cold spicy bean curd (tofu like) dish. Great texture. I had the biang biang noodles. I like mild spice and they were happy to accommodate. The homemade noodles are definitely a treat. I tried the lamb noodle soup too and it was fantastic! If you are used to American Chinese, and are close-minded about what good food is, don't come here. If you want to try some amazing homemade noodles and great Chinese food, give it a try. Very reasonably priced.
(5)Mechelle S.
I'd never had authentic Chinese food before, and our waitress was super helpful with picking out dishes. I got the biang biang noodles and they were phenomenal. They are spicy, though, so beware. But the spicy just made them more amazing to me :) My husband got the Red Oil Lamb with the hand stretched noodles and it was so good. We're definitely coming back to try more things!
(5)Kevin W.
At the prompting of Richard P's message about good Chinese food in Columbus (and to get my Chinese fix before I headed back to the Chinese cuisine wasteland - a.k.a. Cincinnati), I decided to give this place a try, considering it was (somewhat) on the way in the middle of another Cleveland-to-Cincinnati drive. The place was kind of tucked away, as Google Maps and Waze was concerned, as the apps couldn't seem to locate it accurately, however, that's another story. I ordered takeout due to the hour of the drive: pork cake, lamb dumpling, Biang Biang noodle. Overall the dishes were not disappointing by any means. The pork cake was nicely favored and tender with excellent mouthfeel. It was also nicely contained for eating in hand while on the road. The lamb dumplings were incredibly savory with the awesome meat juices still inside the dumpling. No hint of gaminess that you'd typically find with lamb dishes. I haven't had dumplings this good since living on the West Coast. And forget the soy/vinegar dipping sauce they provide, the dumplings are excellent just the way they are. The Biang Biang noodle, I did end up eating it hours later, and cold. Probably not the best way to treat hand-pulled noodles. However, it was still excellent despite my letting the dish lose its freshness. I did order a fourth dish, but it currently escapes me, but I'll update the post once I figure it out. What also impressed me is that the dishes are reasonably priced. Perhaps I've been hurting all these years in Cincinnati with poor quality Chinese food (and thus the five-star review) and I've been brainwashed to the Cleveland scene of Chinese food, but overall, Jiu Thai Asian Cafe offers a different breed of Chinese cuisine that you won't typically see in the Midwest. Granted, it does have a menu for your typical run-of-the-mill staple dishes that would keep any other Chinese establishment open. But go for their signature dishes. I'll definitely be back in the future, especially for the hand-pulled noodles (hand-pulled noodles are second-to-none) and actually sit down to fully enjoy the food. But for now, I need to go try other restaurants in the hidden oasis that is Columbus.
(5)Lea D.
First off - this is a Northern Chinese restaurant - not a Thai restaurant. If you are stuck on Thai being in the name, check Richard P's review where he explains that. Moving on. This is not an American Chinese restaurant (yes, Midwest, there is such a thing and it's very different) so come with your adventure hat on and avoid the American menu, avoid the single plate dishes and go straight for: cucumber salad, dried tofu salad, bang bang noodles (any of them - they all contain numbing spice - it will change the flavor of your water to slightly sweet - it's the spice you can't quite identify somewhere between clove and anise). The hot fish in oil (not sure of the exact name) is also very delicious - don't be put off by the hot oil soup concept - it's just on the top. The rest is delicious broth. Lamb dumplings are also yummy as is the grill/bbque menu. I kinda hate to review this place because it's a favorite spot of ours and it's already kinda slammed on weekends but in fairness to them (and anyone else who thinks this is a thai restaurant and is disappointed) I feel like I should add the review. They're worth it.
(4)Emily M.
After my favorite Thai restaurant, Thai Taste, closed I decided to look for a new thai restaurant. This was my first pick due to great reviews. Staff was friendly and service was quick (I got take out). I decided to try the Biang Biang noodles since other reviewers rave about them. The dish was very disappointing. The noodles are totally stuck together even after I poured the vinegar over them as the waitress instructed I do. The beef and noodles are so bland. The only flavor is a weird doughy taste from the noodles and a burnt/smokey taste along with a strong vinegar taste since I had to pour so much on to even make it edible. Not good at all. Now I'm just trying to figure out what I should do about my appetite because I'm throwing this away. I gave two stars because this is my first visit so could just be a bad day. Maybe I'll go back and try the pad Thai...
(2)R K.
Great central-china/xi'an style food. The grilled lamb is great, as are the lamb and onion dumplings. Avoid the menu that has carry out items like general tsos chicken. Only order from the booklet menu. You won't be disappointed at all if you order the hand pulled noodles with lamb and red chili either.
(4)Matt W.
I wanted to like Jiu Thai. They took over the space formerly operated by one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in town, have a sizable menu, and feature several "authentic" dishes. But when we visited them for an early dinner, it was pretty uninspiring. We tried some of the BBQ skewers, expecting them to be a good appetizer, but the spice mix shaken over top overwhelmed the flavor of the beef, lamb, and squid skewers we ordered, and they came out almost at the same time as our dishes. My wife got a mushroom and chicken dish that was fairly decent, but the sauce was a bit greasy and the mushrooms were white button instead of the oyster or shtitakes that would have put it over the top. My Ma Po tofu wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either, and while I stuck to water, my wife's iced tea was so incredibly over-sweetened that she had to ask the waitress to get rid of it. Service was surprisingly slow considering there was only one other table eating when were in. There are other places in town that will offer a chance to try "real" Chinese food, and you'll get a better meal out of it for the same price.
(2)George Y.
So far everything has been excellent. In the last week, we've hit this place 3 times. Maybe overkill, but we really like their noodle dishes. Ok here's a run down of what we've had (they're all still fresh in my mind). 1. Pork cake - I've had about 4 of these. Simply but oh so tasty. Could be an Asian version of the sloppy joe, but less sloppy (with some shredded lettuce). 2. Lamb dumplings - This is great appetizer. You can definitely taste the lamb and it's easy to share with friends. I can't think of another restaurant in Columbus that serves lamb dumplings 3. Xi'an steamed cold noodles - loved this dish. I highly recommend this dish if you enjoy a little spice, cucumbers, vinegar and a real light noodle. 4. Cucumber salad - really simple salad of cilantro, vinegar, cucumber and probably some other components. My fiance devours this dish. 5. Beijing zha jiang noodles - now this is different from the Korean style I'm used to. The sauce is not as thick and seems to have a more vinegar taste to it. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't my favorite noodle dish. 6. Lamb noodle soup with red oil - hand pulled noodles, with lamb and red oil. The red oil gives a little kick to the dish of lamb meat and broth. 7. Diving fish - filets of fish, bean sprouts, bok choy in a spicy chili fish broth. On a sidenote, I'm not a fan of cilantro, but they are very accommodating in putting the cilantro on the side or taking it out entirely. They get very busy on Friday and Saturdays, so be ready for not so great service as the 3 servers were running around in a frenzy when we were there this past Friday. They're all very nice, but there were multiple times we were just worried they had forgotten our order, or we had to ask what the status of our dish was. Lastly, when you see a restaurant filled with Chinese people, you definitely feel better about the Chinese food being served there.
(5)Anna H.
Had another great experience at Jiu Thai on 2/2/14. My friend and I ordered the Biang Biang Noodle (again!). It's my go-to dish and I MUST have it every time I go here. It's an extremely thick, never ending noodle served with red chili oil, bean sprouts, pork, and vegetables. I also tried the pork steamed dumplings for the first time here. They give you so many, it was impossible to finish them all! We also ordered items from the barbecue menu-- delicious and spicy, as usual. I ordered my Proud Chicken to take home and Lamb Soup for my fiance. The food here is authentic and full of flavor, and the service is very good.
(4)Cherie R.
For a sniffly Asian girl who loves her noodles, this place was seventh heaven on a cold Monday afternoon. I frequent CAM pretty often, so I saw this place open up not too long ago - but I didn't visit for any number of reasons. I'm so sad I didn't go earlier! I was torn between many of the noodle dishes on the menu - and I wanted some dumplings, but knew my small stomach couldn't hold all of it. So I decided to get the red oil beef hand stretched noodles and come back with the husband some other time to get the dumplings. The noodles were wonderful and chewy, the broth's flavor was phenomenal, but the beef was a little sparse. The flavor of the broth made up for it - it had that slightly milky appearance that makes you think that the broth had been made over a long time and with some care. I don't know if that's true. But that's what it makes me think, having made broths like that before. I ate the whole thing. :-) I will definitely be back!
(4)Nilly A.
This place used to be my favorite restaurant coz they have a lot of authentic Chinese dishes that nowhere else has in Columbus. However, my latest visit was not pleasant even somewhat ripped off I'd say. It was Friday evening. There was a decent amount of customers. Surprisingly, they delivered food to your table unbelievably fast. But you will figure out why soon. I think everything was precooked and they didn't even microwave them before putting on your table. The charcoal bbq are cold (we ordered 9, every single one is cold), yummy pork cake is cold. I don't think that's the way it supposed to be. They dont treat their customers with sincerity that they don't even want to take a couple minutes to put the cold food in microwave. AND if you go there quite often, you will find the portion of their dishes are less and less and finally to the degree stable which can't even make a girl full. I'm saying a bowl of $10 lamb soup noodle. You might want to order 2 or even 3 ahead of time.
(2)Ying Z.
I really love the "cold rice noodle"! The skewers are OK, the only problem is the sausage is toooooo salty
(4)Kris R.
I love this place. Nice "hole in the wall" I stumbled upon. Decided to give it a try, and I am glad I did. My favorite dish is the Tiger Tofu--BEST tofu dish I've ever had (and I've had a large variety). The tofu is firm, very fresh, and the outside is crispy, with a delightful blend of spice and flavor. The veggies are crisp and fresh, too. In fact, all their dishes are super-fresh. My husband loves their pork fried rice. I've also tried the dish containing potatoes, eggplant and onions (I can't recall the dish's name; it begins with an "X"), and it was delicious. Great place to grab lunch, and save the rest for dinner!
(5)Mengran Z.
Food quality was getting worse and worse. Tool oily and salty. Services were just okay (and it was not during peak time). Prices are relatively high. Not an ideal place for getting authentic Chinese food.
(2)Paul F.
I came over here with Mike G. for lunch today and had the "delicious pork cake" and it was great. I also ordered the Red Oil soup and it wasn't so great. The noodles were fine but the beef was tough. That's the first time I've gotten tough meat in their soup. And Mike's meal wasn't so great. I think we made a bad choice for lunch.
(4)Sylvia V.
My dish was awful. My server recommended a noodle dish that looked like it was covered in watered down gravy--a brown tastless mess. It was supposed to come with pork, but I only unearthed about 3 or 4 skinny strips. The best thing about the dish was that it was topped with fresh cucumber and cilantro. I could only eat about 1/2 of it and felt foolish forking over 11 bucks. Maybe it was just the wrong dish, so I'll give it a month or so, and try again.
(2)Neal W.
I was in the mood for Chinese food and placed an impromptu takeout order because I was in the area and saw several other positive reviews on Yelp. Here are my top six takeaways from my visit to Jiu Thai Asian Cafe: 1.) This place has pretty uninspired decor and I probably wouldn't ever choose a dine-in option. There wasn't anyone in the dining room when I placed my order around dinner time (although it was a Tuesday) 2.) My order came out quickly and accurately. Probably in under 10 minutes. 3.) The woman who took my order was very friendly. 4.) I can't weigh in on the argument over whether or not the food is authentic. I ordered some fairly standard dishes: Mongolian Beef and Pad Thai. Both were enjoyable. 5.) The portions weren't huge but the quality of ingredients seemed to be pretty good. The prices seemed to be average for a place like this. 6.) You can apparently order according to a variety of spiciness. I ordered a medium spiciness level and it was as I expected.
(4)AJ J.
The 1st worst asian restaurant I've ever been too. Especially for Thai/Chinese food menu. I ordered simple four appetizers and a main dish. All of which tasted so bad. The whole order was so greasy and they use some kind of garlic red chili oil for all the dish. I went home and puked all the food out bc I couldn't keep all the grease in used in their cooking. To make matters worse, their prices were too high for the worst foods for a restaurant. The food not only taste bad, it also lacked presentation when served. I hesitated just going to Buckeye Pho but decided to go for a different atmosphere, big mistake. NEVER AGAIN. There was a group of three sitting in my area too that agreed their food was the worst and vowed never to come back. I go out to eat a lot and always have a good experience with food but this time was not good especially when you order a variety from the menu while eating alone. The only thing good about the experience were the nice attentive waitresses. Bc of their excellent customer service I still gave a $5 tip otherwise I would never tip on bad food. I uploaded a collage of the foods I ordered with its name. All disgusting. If I could rate a NO STAR I would. This place deserves no star at all.
(1)Tiffany Y.
It's a good sign when you walk into a Chinese restaurant and all the customers are Chinese. Per the reviews below, I ordered the Red Oil Beef Noodle, Pork Cake and Cucumber Salad. Ugh, the combination of all three is instant comfort. This is definitely a restaurant to check out if you're on a journey to discover great Asian food.
(4)Emily C.
Love this place. Must try: Biang Biang Noodles and Xi'an Cold Noodles. They are heavenly. (But if you can't handle spicy food then don't try these!!)
(5)Jaime L.
The hand stretch noodles are delicious!
(4)Ben C.
Superb Chinese food and one of my favorite in the area. My wife and I have a hard time not ordering take out from here once or twice a week. Our favorites are the varieties of fried rice, the tiger tofu, house wonton soup, pork cakes and biang biang noodles. My wife orders the Tao's Tofu, which is a bit of a special order with their crispy tofu instead of chicken. Tao's is their version of General Tso's. I prefer Tiger Tofu. The service is very friendly and fast, and although I rarely dine in, the dining area is clean and the restaurant well kept.
(5)Shawn H.
Hand stretched noodles! Outstanding. Lamb onion dumpling was great too. This is a truly unique Asian restaurant for Columbus to enjoy.
(5)Linda E.
I wish I could write, quite simply, FABULOUS. But then that would be boring, wouldn't it? Problem is that's the only word that comes to mind when I think of this place. So I'll make this short, but deserving... Great folks, very nice. Dining area is clean (although I was rather confused one day I was there because as far as I could tell there were no public restrooms) and the food is just plain good. The pork cakes are definitely different and very delicious. The Pad Thai is the best I've ever had. My boss loved the food as well and says we need to go back very soon. I've had dine-in and take-out from Jiu Thai and each time it was delicious. The lamb dumplings were tasty as well. I'm completely sold on this place and hope they stick around for a very long time, as there are so many other dishes I want to try. But so far each dish has been superb.
(5)Luis C.
A casual setting with serious flavor. We had the Chicken Pad Thai and the Biang Biang Noodles. They were both flavorful and I can't wait to enjoy them again on my next visit. For some reason, my plate came a few minutes before my wife's. We decided to share it instead of waiting for her plate (we were hungry and didn't want the food to get cold). Also, the décor can use some imagination (seriously). However, what matters here is the food and it was great!
(4)Catherine J.
Jiu Thai is Columbus Yelp's little darling right now, and for good reason. For takeout Chinese, it's "As good as it gets!" I tried the hot oil beef noodles. Oh man. Amazing. I got it to go, and they packed up the noodles, broth, and vinegar sauce all separately. It made the noodles become a bit globby on my way home, but once they got in the hot broth, they separated nicely. Very complex flavor-- I didn't feel doused in salt as I usually do with takeout asian soups. I also got the chicken and mushroom dish. I wanted something kind of plain for sharing with my mother. The vegetables (including some broccoli and eggplant) were fresh, not slimy. Again, I could detect a deeper flavor of quality. The sauce was light, not syrupy. So freaking good. My mother had nothing but great things to say as well-- she immediately started asking more questions about the menu and location. She said it's definitely worth skipping our usual takeout spot for the future. The waitress was so nice while I waited-- offering me a table (even though I was just getting takeout) and a beverage. We bonded over Candy Crush Saga while I waited. The inside is a little bit spartan, but definitely comfortable, clean, and bright. While I waited, I noticed another customer wanting to try the hot oil beef noodles. He wanted to try, but was concerned it would be too spicy. The sweet waitress told him the spiciness could be controlled by the kitchen, and the hot oil served on the side. He also seemed concerned about wanting vegetables, and she offered to have the kitchen add some veg to the soup. Point is, the staff is helpful and they are more than willing to accomodate special requests. For the record, though, I didn't think the hot oil noodles were all that spicy. I wasn't looking for spicy, either, but if you're someone who doesn't like spice, don't be afraid that this will set your mouf on fiah. It won't.
(5)Lea P.
I'm not really sure what made me change my mind about takeout when I got here, but something about Jiu Thai made me decide to eat in. It's basic but not bland, unpretentious without dipping toward divey. And, well, I tend to follow my nose a lot. If it smells good, I have trouble pulling myself away. And so I found myself seated with a menu and, soon, a glass of iced tea (sweetened, I would note, since I know a lot of people with strong iced tea opinions). The first dish I tried to order turned out not to be available because apparently they don't get fish on weekends (this was a Friday). This wasn't actually the only thing that wasn't available -- later on I overheard the server inform a different customer that the two sesame dishes weren't available that night, either. The Incredible Shrinking Menu didn't even start out that large, so I dunno what's up with that. My second choice was shrimp fried rice. Not the most adventurous thing on the menu here but what can I say? You get a hankering, right? It arrived within minutes. I noticed for the first time then that I did not have chopsticks; I'd been given a fork. I looked around and noticed that everyone else had chopsticks. So -- again -- I dunno what's up with that. I shrugged and dug in because, well, I was eating rice, and chopsticks aren't really efficient tools of non-sticky rice consumption anyway. The food was quite tasty, even for such an unadventurous dish as I'd chosen. However, I'm going to caution veggies and fellow pescies that if there's anything you don't eat, this may be a good place to ask about ingredients. I didn't, and my tummy regretted it later, even though my tastebuds were all, "Chill, little stomach dude. It's all good." And the belly going, "But... but... blaaah!" And the tastebuds with, "Aw, sorry, man. I'll ask about that land meat next time." (I have no idea why I've personified my stomach as male.) So other stuff. They had both a radio and TV going, including audio from the TV. Neither one was too loud for conversing tables, but if you were trying to focus on listening to one or the other, it would've been a bit futile. It was America's Funniest Home Videos, though, so I'm sure I missed pretty much nothing and possibly less. The row of Asian beers set up along the counter looked enticing for another time. They gave me free refills on my iced tea. Yeah, guess that's it. So even the basics on the menu are super-yummy here, but those with dietary restrictions, be more communicative than I was.
(4)Rosy A.
This is my favorite Thai place in Ohio! The staff is friendly and knows my sister and her family by name. The food is delicious and always fresh. I love that they have vegetarian options!! If you're in Dublin or Columbus definitely stop by and have some Thai!!! Kudos!!! :)
(5)Joy W.
My favoriate Biang-Biang noodle is here, though it is somewhat expensive. I hope the price can be lower, and I will visit more. I never tried Liang Pi. Hope it is authentic.
(4)Mandi D.
I recently took a trip to NYC and made a point to stop by Mission Chinese Food, which I also visited in SF. Since that trip, I've been dreaming about Asian food, that I just couldn't find in Columbus. Mission is definitely not "traditional", by any means, but it has these flavors that just don't exist at Panda Express. I was so happy to stumble upon Richard P.'s lists of recommendations for Asian food in Columbus, and am now determined to try as many as possible. I'm traveling to China soon, and want to get more of a taste for traditional dishes. And I just want better Asian food. Jiu Thai's was my first stop on the list. I ordered the Biang Biang Noodles, and also sampled one of their lamb skewers (only $1, why not). The noodles were TO DIE FOR. My server warned me that the dish would be spicy, which was exactly what I was hoping for, and it was perfectly spicy and rich. The noodles were tender and chewy and picked up the spices of the oil perfectly, and were topped with perfectly tender bok choy and bean sprouts. I don't think there's many things in the world better than a hot bowl of noodles, bok choy, and bean sprouts. Sigh. The price is $8-$12 for reasonable portions. A little more than some Columbus Asian, but then again the flavor was definitely worth the couple extra dollars. I'll definitely be going back, and definitely be trying some more Richard P. recommendations.
(4)John C.
So I am finally writing a review of this place out of guilt. You see, there are great places and horrible places in life...for anything...food, ambiance, atmosphere.. Who cares about the horrible places except to write a perfunctory caveat? Nobody. So why not write a glowing review about a fantastic place right off the bat? Well, because sometimes you do and sometimes you don't. Kihachi? Sure, LOVE IT! And it is not cheap. And some schnooks think that eating a meal is a race and complain about speed of service. So you can write a 5 star review for Kihachi and still get a seat if you come early enough. But a place that is amazing, and affordable, and still not too crowded? Well, then, as a fisherman you have to look at it as a decision of significant gravity. Tell too many people, too soon, about a place with bucket list dishes at very reasonable prices, and pretty soon, just like your former favorite 'unknown fishing hole' you are waiting in line to enjoy something that you used to take for granted. But ultimately, karma dictates that you must share and be honest. So here is why you should go to Jiu Thai. If you are not Asian, you will very likely be the only 'not Asian' person in the place. Good sign. The woman who is an owner(?) likely remembers you if you have been there before, though I had a 'hostess' when I was there last (a sign it is getting busier?) who was ..interesting. Have been six times. I would say skip the dumplings. Not that they are bad, they are quite good. But good dumplings can be had. And the lamb dumplings are not for the faint of heart. Read 'lamb' but understand a flavor closer to mutton. I enjoyed them, but I am hardcore on lamb. Noodle dishes rule the roost. Both XI'an noodles and Biang Biang noodles are.....good enough that I would wait 4 months to write this review. Delicious Hot Pork Cake? Talk about truth in advertising....menu might as well say 'Deeply Moving Tantric Orgasm' and I would consider the description fair. As has been mentioned, beer prices are fair. Other noodle dishes that my son will eat have also been well received. I have a bucket list of 5 dishes I would want to eat the day I died. Locally, Kihachi's Seabream Pressed Sushi is one of them...one of the other five is the XI'an noodles from Jiu Thai......so go and give them business....just not when I want a seat.
(5)Josh S.
My wife and I went to the Columbus Zoo, then over to CAM (Columbus Asian Market) and stumbled across Jiu Thai Asian Cafe in the same shopping center. The place was packed, and I was only one of three non-Asians in the dining room. As others have said, I see this as a good sign (to me) when looking for Asian food. I ordered the Red Oil Beef with hand-stretched noodles, it was excellent. Noodles were great, and the broth seasoned to perfection. My wife got shrimp fried rice. Being Indonesian, she likes it spicy, and requested as such. She has since said that it was the best fried rice she's ever had, and I would agree. Again, the seasoning and spice level was perfect! We saw everyone ordering the pork cake, which I would describe as a Chinese pulled pork sandwich. We had to try one. T I now tell you that this, alone, is worth the trip. We also threw in a couple of lamb barbecue skewers, which were also great. It's a 2.5 hour drive to Columbus, so we can't be regulars (unfortunately), but whenever we're in town this place is on the list! The dining room is a bit small, and was very crowded, but I liked that. It gave us a chance to see, and ask our (very friendly) server, about several delicious looking dishes. Causing us to order a few extras, that were VERY good. I would highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant to ANYONE who wants some great Asian dishes.
(5)Binbin W.
Their cold noodle is super authentic!
(4)Isabella H.
I like this place! They offer authentic Northwestern Chinese dishes, something you can rarely find in the States. Xi'an cold noodle is my must-have.
(5)Amanda G.
I don't have any way of knowing if this is authentic northern Chinese cuisine, but I do know it was delicious and quite unlike anything I've ever had in a standard American-Chinese restaurant. The "delicious pork cake" (you had me at "delicious pork cake") was this scrumptious sesame bun or cake filled with Chinese-spiced pulled pork and lettuce. It would have been a wonderful lunch on its own, and it was $3. $3! The Biang Biang Noodles are made with hand-pulled noodles made fresh in the kitchen as you watch, topped with thin slices of skirt steak, baby bok choy, bean sprouts, and cilantro, and then finished with red pepper oil poured over it. At the table, you are given a dark vinegar to sprinkle on it before tossing the noodles with everything else. Unbelievable! The cucumber salad was light and refreshing -- the perfect, cooling counterpoint to the very spicy Biang Biang Noodles. Next time, I will ask them to go light on the oil. The noodles will stick together, but who cares, and the spicy oil was a little much for me. A truly unique experience! Finally, the serving staff was very nice and helpful.
(5)Patty B.
I am officially adding my 5th star. I have tried all of the noodle dishes, and recently tried a catering size take-out order. Each noodle dish is unique from the others, as well as being standouts from among the usual Columbus area Chinese Cusine. Your taste buds will thank you for ordering any one of these dishes. My take-out order consisted of their Xian steamed cold noodles that I raved about in previous reviews, and their Chinese cucumber salad. Both dishes were overwhelmingly popular among the group I was sharing them with, and were quickly demolished within a few minutes. My only mild complaint was that the noodles were not mixed with the dressing in advance. The noodles were somewhat clumped together and difficult to mix with the dressing and other ingredients the next day without breaking the noodles and making the dish less attractive. The noodles still had the same great taste, but I've made a note to myself that next time I do take out for this dish, I will request that the dressing already be mixed in with the noodles. In my previous review I said that these noodles were as appetizing the next day as they were at the restaurant, that was because they had already been mixed with the dressing at the restaurant, which kept the noodles separated and easy to re-toss with the dressing. I would also make the same request for any of their noodle soup for takeout, for which I experienced the same problem with clumped together noodles. Those minor problems aside, however, the food quality has been consistently 1st rate and the service 2nd to none. Yes, I believe this place deserves five stars.
(5)Meredith Z.
So the portion is relatively small and the food is not very authentic (a bit too sweet). But the dining environment is nice and the service is good.
(3)Wendy M.
Giving it 4 stars because this is NOT THAI! It is CHINESE. My hubby asked about Pang Curry, which is a Thai staple, and we were told by the staff it is a Chinese restaurant. We started with the lamb & onion dumplings, which were tasty. The Chicken Lo Mein was wonderful and only $8. The hubby Tsao's chicken and stated it was awesome and only $9. The chicken was all white meat, as well. We will definitely be back soon.
(4)MITCH S.
While shpping at Microcenter I decided to check Yelp for a place to eat. Anyone familiar with Bethel Road knows there is a great choice of eateries within a short distance. I clicked on Jiu Thai Asian Cafe and the reviews were generally poitive. So, what the heck we gave it a try. Although it is located in the Microcenter mall it was not easy to locate. But once we did wow..what a great discovery. The first thing we noticed was we were the only non Asains in the place. (that is always a good sign)..Then the menu offered such things as squid head..chicken heart..and chinese sausage as appetizers..mmm good. I never had Northern Chinese food before, but I highly recommend it. It is a whole lot spicier than any Chinese food I have ever eaten. I had a chicken dish that was outstanding my son had a soup with some of the best noodles we ever tasted. I believe they were hand made..My only complaint was I really wanted to have a dessert to top off the meal, but they do not offer deserts at this time.
(5)meng C.
nice chinese restaurant. unique traditional food. i went to there almost everyday.
(5)David L.
Tried out Jiu Thai about a month and a half ago...the best Pad Thai I have ever had...now I am a regular. I had been back almost every week and have been impressed every time...fantastic. I would highly recommend it.
(5)Carrie M.
Wow! This place is awesome!! I missed the xi'an noodles from China and finally got some! The cumin lamb chops were amazing and my husband loved his traditional yuxiang pork!! We will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu!!! The bbq caught on our eye as that was one of our favorites in Shanghai!
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