Poong Mei

Ordered take-​out because my girlfriend was craving steamed buns. Ordered that, potstickers, seafood jampong, and ma la string beans. It was quiet, probably because of the cold outside. Seemed clean.
I’m usually wary about «seafood» anything because it’s usually one lump of crab, some tiny shrimp, and tuna… but this really is an assortment. Mussels, shrimp, octopus… Lots of variety, good flavor. Potstickers were delicious and my girlfriend was all about the string beans. She felt the meat in the steamed buns could have used a bit of salt, but the dough was fluffy and really absorbed the various sauces.
Definitely will be back to try more of their options.

This place has one of the best sushi ! They give generous amount of fish and it’s also really fresh. Even though I ordered the tuna lover and unfortunately they ran out of tuna (!!!) it was still yummy with the salmon we had instead. And since the waiters there gave us great service and was also super friendly, it made our experiences better and i would probably dine there again.
Ps: the fried chicken with dark sauce and the seafood noodle was also really awesome. :)

Normally I’m wary of menus that have multiple regions featured (i.e., Chinese/​Japanese/​Korean all on one menu). However, Poong Mei pulls it off. I’ve had several dishes there, including selections from the sushi menu. Everything I’ve had has been great, my favorites have been the steamed dumplings, pa dak (chicken dish, great for people who don’t like sweet sauces), and the beef bulgogi.
My one gripe – sometimes their service is a little slow, even when they aren’t super busy. But, for delicious food, I’m willing to flag someone down to get my check.

Really good sushi and food. We tried all of the highest rated sushi places and Poong Mei is much better! Our server, Jenny, was so nice and attentive. Their cooked food is also excellent. Coming from California, I have found that Ohio lacks in the Asian food department. I was pleasantly surprised when I came here. This is quickly becoming one of my regular food destinations

Even though last review was a disappointment, I have to give it a five star now. I have been here several times more after the disappointed visit. Every time, I am seeing an improvement.
We order the Jaepong hot pot this time. Server were very attentive and the food was great. It has a nice heat and spice, perfect for the cooler evening.
Truely enjoy it.

Received a kind message from the owner. The lack of heat was just a one time deal due to a malfunction. Thank goodness. Would’ve appreciated a heads up and apology prior, but glad that’s resolved.
Super delicious Korean and Chinese food. Some of my favorites include the stuffy eggplant, Walnut shrimp, mala green beans, bibimbap. Highly recommend.

All I can say is AWESOME!!! Went with a friend, and we both thought the food and service were top notch. I am giving this restaurant a 5 only beause i can’t go higher. Will be back soon and will tell all my friends how good it was.

I’ve eaten here over 3 dozen times in the last couple years and their food is consistently good and the service is always very pleasant. They have a great mix of Chinese, Korean and Japanese food.

This is so nice place that I would defenetly spend my lunch and dinner at poongmei. They are using nice fresh and good quality fishes which is the most important to me and they taste so good too even just the sushi rice! Servers were doing pretty good job I had no complain about anything
Guys should try the «PADAK», «WALNUT SHIRIMP», if you like spicy noodle soup with seafoods, «ZZAMPPONG» would go with you too. Oh, try the black bean paste sauce noodle on Monday it’s only 5.99 for whole day

I usually come here for lunch, when the noodles are pretty cheap (about $ 8 to $ 9; I think they are otherwise $ 12 or so, which still isn’t bad).
I usually get the spicy seafood jampong in the red spicy broth (as opposed to the clear one), though some in my family like the egg drop noodles. The thick, spicy, red broth in the spicy seafood jampong is to die for.
We often get baozi (stuffed steamed bun) or jiaozi (dumplings). These items are very tasty and good. I don’t remember how many jiaozi you get, but you get about 4 medium-​sized baozi (I think it used to be 5, though they may have been smaller).
The spicy seafood jampong is fantastic. The amount of clams/​vegetables you get varies, but sometimes you get a good amount. The broth is something else. It’s so tasty, with flavors of chili spice and lobster or crayfish or something. And it has a great texture. Not sure how to describe it, but it almost has a sort of creaminess or grittiness akin to sesame soup, if you’ve ever had that. It’s unique and absolutely delicious. It’s always a big bowl that will leave you very full.
It also comes with all the complimentary little side dishes that you often get at Korean places — kimchi, etc. Those are great too, and the servers will refill them when you ask.
I am giving the price range a single dollar sign, because it is possible to come here at lunch and order a bowl of noodles and come out satisfied. But the $$ range is probably more common. But because you can go here without killing your wallet, and because the food is good, it gets 5 stars in my book.
I did come here one time for Lunar new year with a friend from Shanghai, and we had the Korean-​style spicy/​sweet nian gao (sticky rice cake), among some other things. I remember it being very tasty. It was in the evening though, so a bit more pricey.

Definitely an all time favorite; try their pa-​dak, galbi, and stir fried jajangmyeon. Make sure to say stir fried because there’s also another version of plain jajangmyeon. If you’re coming with anlarge group, definitely get the boo dae jeongol! (Soup in a huge pot)

There are certain ways of how I rate an ASIAN restaurant in Columbus. Based on the fact that I come from the NJ/​NY, I am trying to be fair with the ratings I give.
First, TEA– IS FREE. FINALLY! This is a big deal for someone who was brought up drinking hot beverages with my meals. And after being in Ohio for only 2 months, I now contemplate whether or not to order tea, since apparently it’s the thing to charge at asian restaurants, so I base my authenticity a lot on this. heh.
Second, Food– I went to order the Hwe Dup Bap lunch special, but it was not being offered I guess due to change in menu, and the sushi chef is on vacation until April. So I ordered the White Jampong, lunch special. It was a great deal! The bowl was filled with noodles, cabbage, and A LOT of mussels, shrimp, and squids. I usually do not order this dish at Korean restaurants, so I cannot compare it, but it was delicious. Not too oily nor drenched in MSG. Also got 4 plates of banchan.
Third, Service– Not being offensive whatsoever, but Koreans don’t tend to have the nicest reputations for service at restaurants, however I felt welcomed. They took good care of my tea refilling (haha back to the tea) and double checking with me the degree of spiciness for my dish. I did not feel outkasted when I stepped into the restaurant, so kudos here!
Fourth, Atmosphere– The booth that I was sitting at had a tear in the seat, but the other side did not. It was dimly lit, but it seemed to be surrounded by windows, so on a sunny day it probably would have more natural lighting. I went during lunch time, so at first it wasn’t too packed, but people started to pour in, but the restaurant is pretty big, so it did not get noisy. ALSO, there were other koreans eating at the restaurant…(another way I base my authenticity) haha.
Overall it was a pleasant lunch. The menu did not have as big of a Korean selection, since it had the standardized american/​chinese food too which did throw me off, but clearly it was Korean owned, so I knew to just order the Korean food. =]
Hope this helps… someone who wants to eat their feelings out in sucky Ohio.

My review is solely on the sushi at Poong Mei. Their regular food items are mediocre; however I love love love Poong Mei’s sushi more than anywhere else in Columbus. Akai Hana used to be my favorite sushi restaurant but after Poong Mei, Akai Hana has been beat!
Poong Mei’s sushi is always fresh and their presentation is superb. After eating Michael’s sushi, I cannot eat sushi anywhere else ever! The quality is always fresh, Michael is always friendly, and I have never left the place unhappy with Michael’s sushi. I have ordered Michael’s sushi both dining in and to go and even when I get a large boat to go, they are able to pack the sushi efficiently that I am able to enjoy it at my home just as I would have at the restaurant.
I love having dinner parties and constantly order large portions of Poong Mei’s sushi and I always get asked where the sushi is from. As you can see from the posted pictures of others, the sushi looks amazing! I am currently bummed right now because Michael is out of town and I cannot have his sushi until April 1! Hurry up and come back, Michael! I miss you and your sushi!

Not only is the food delicious, the service is amazing! We had the sweetest server. The menu has so much to offer. Delicious sushi, get the Yellowtail, savory soup, try the hot and sour, and flavorful fried rice.

This is probably my favorite Asian restaurant in Columbus. They have a VERY extensive menu (including sushi) — so I have to go back often to try everything! The menu actually has three main parts: Korean, Chinese, and Chinese-​Korean. A taste for any mood!
I ordered the Seafood Jampong (spicy seafood soup) — it’s normally spicy, but you can specify which spice level you want. This is where I made my fatal mistake. You can either get «no spice», «mild», «traditional», «extra hot», or «super hot». Believing that «traditional» meant «normal», I decided to order «extra hot». It was very hot! But it also was delicious, and the portion was huge. Next time, I’ll order «traditional» or «mild».
My friend ordered the Jajangmyun, which is a Korean noodle dish stir fried with black bean paste. It had a slight kick (but nothing compared to the soup), and was equally delicious.
On a previous visit, I had the Bibimbop, and it was awesome.
There are many unique offerings on the menu, and I can’t wait to try more.

This is fantastic Korean-​Chinese restaurant with a vastly extensive menu and a friendly dining atmosphere. They have a huge selection of menu items including Korean dishes, Korean soups, noodle dishes, seafood, sushi, Chinese entrees and much much more! The waiter we had was really helpful and friendly and even alerted us that our food might take a bit longer to prepare due to the heavy dinner rush.
I ordered the jajangmyun which is a Korean noodle dish stir fried with black bean paste. I ordered mine with seafood, chicken, and vegetables and it was phenomenal! It was a spicy dish as noted by the menu but I loved the heat. It wasn’t too spicy so it was very enjoyable. I also tried the seafood soup my friend ordered and it was also delicious and extremely fresh.
Overall a great experience here and I will definitely be back!

We went here to eat dinner for the first time and I’d have to say I’m very impressed! This restaurant has both Chinese and Korean food (Mostly Korean though). However they only gave us four side dishes whereas all other Korean restaurants we’ve been to always have us 8 dishes.
The first thing I ordered was the steamed pork buns. The filling was pretty good, very much like what I’ve had in China, but the wrap was too wet and gooey.
For the main dish I had the Pa-​dak which is a fried chicken dish with a sweet and tangy sauce and topped with scallions. I am normally not a fan of scallions, but they really brought out the flavors of the dish. It’s delicious and I definitely recommend it!
My wife had the kimchi and Pork Soon Tofu Jiggae. They actually give three pieces of Kalbi with this dish. She also said the salad that comes with it is very good. She said the kimchi and pork option tasted like a mix between soon tofu jiggae and kimchi jiggae.

We found this restaurant relatively recently and have been quite happy with most of the food here. The side dishes served with the entrees here are not as good as I’d like them to be but they are not bad.(I’d prefer if they’d serve the typical fish side dish). The appetizers and the food here is very good. We have had a wide variety of their traditional soups (these are really meals, so not to be confused with a typical cup of soup in a Chinese restaurant), and my favorite is the fish with tofu soup. We have also eaten their bibimbap, the bulgogi, their chapchae, and their sushi, all delicious. They also have an extensive Chinese menu but we haven’t tried any of the those dishes.
This place is quite busy (always a good sign), but the servers are professional and friendly.
I’d definitely recommend this restaurant. It is one of the better Korean places in town.

It seemed strange to me to be pulling into this driveway and not going into Kaya. Instead I headed into Poong Mei and I was sort of surprised at the size of the crowd. Large, in other words. And I knew what I wanted to order, based on the Unilocal reviews. It was Jjampong. A seafood stew that my waitress had to remind me twice that it was SPICY! Fortunately I’ve been getting my taste buds up to the task at Fortune Chinese so it wasn’t all that hot to me.
It was a good dish of noodles (linguine) and seafood and veggies and mussels and some other stuff. And about six side dishes. And the price was right; a little less than $ 12 including tax. A great meal for the money!

They’re known for their Korean Chinese food (friend who used to work there said one of the chefs is Korean but born in China) and Korean food. They started offering sushi in the recent months, and it’s very good! Their lunch specials are also worth it, but remember they are closed on Tuesdays though. I think they have delicious dumplings, zazang myun (black bean sauce noodles), spicy pork, and lots of other food on their large menu.
I went on a Thursday for hwe dup bap (sashimi over rice and veggies). If you’re familiar with bibimbap, it’s similar except raw fish instead of grilled meat over rice/​veggies. It came with three types of fish — salmon, tuna, and something else. I’m going to guess probably yellowtail? I’m not a huge fan of salmon so I didn’t finish all of that, but the portions were surprising. I didn’t think they would give me that much fish. I could also tell it’s all very fresh because I couldn’t detect any fishy taste, and normally I’m very sensitive to the taste of raw fish.
Try it out because their service is also very friendly, much better than maybe a place next door to them. I see the parking lot quite full nowdays, and it’s much busier than it used to be. I’m glad they’re getting noticed more because it’s really a great place.