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The 16 Essential Restaurants Near Ohio State University

"Launched in partnership with a ramen chain from southern Japan, Fukuryu is the first of its name to grace American soil. Owner Jeff Tsao, an OSU grad who also attended the Culinary Institute of America, opened the first location in Australia in 2014 before bringing the restaurant to Columbus. It’s worth trying the signature tonkatsu ramen (made with pork bone broth) and shoyu ramen (Tokyo-style made with chicken and fish broth), but Fukuryu also sells an assortment of Japanese delicacies and drinks. Look out for the Red Dragon Japanese Fried Chicken, which is tossed in a spicy red sauce, served on its own or in a sandwich with a fried egg, Kewpie mayo, and unagi sauce." - Angela Lee