When the weather gets this cold in Columbus, it seems the only salvation is a meal that warms you up. Well, reader, look no further: we’ve got five spots offering comfort food you don’t want to miss.
Good soups
Satori Ramen Bar, 59 Spruce St.
Located in the North Market Downtown, Satori is an authentic ramen bar with a variety of options including the veggie shoyu served in a clear vegetable broth with tofu, or the kara kapow — an extra spicy ramen made with homemade chili sauce + chashu braised pork.
61Pho, 4386 N. High St.
This homemade Vietnamese street food restaurant offers large portions of completely customizable pho ranging from beef, chicken or tofu. Choose your broth and protein option and add in as much Thai basil, cilantro, fresh lime juice + jalapenos in your soup as these come with each order.
Veggie pho from 61Pho | Photo by @6_1_Pho
Taste of the south
Willowbeez SoulVeg, 59 Spruce St.
At Willowbeez, they are putting twists on southern classics with options like vegan macaroni and cheese or the NOLA bowl — a vegan spinoff on gumbo featuring okra, kale, red onions, sweet potatoes + more served on brown rice.
The NOLA bowl at Willowbeez SoulVeg | Photo by @willowbeezsoulveg
Hot Chicken Takeover, Multiple locations
When it comes to the spicy, deep fried chicken at Hot Chicken Takeover, you can go wild with the “holy” hot which is sure to light a fire or play it more mild with the “cold” sauce.
Expand your horizons
Nile Vegan, Multiple locations
Packed full of spices and made fresh each order, Nile Vegan is taking Ethiopian cuisine to the next level. Options like the lentils with okra come slowly cooked in a tomato, jalapeno, onions, and garlic stew + is served with injera — a sour fermented flatbread used to scoop up stews and sauces.
