hunan bistro

About Hunan Bistro
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Skewers off the charcoal and Hunan classics, served hot to your table.

We are more than just a restaurant — we are the late-night table your night ends at.

Hunan Bistro storefront at night with lit sign, glass entrance, and menu photos in the window

Hunan Bistro is a casual Chinese restaurant in Columbus specializing in signature Chinese BBQ skewers, authentic regional dishes, and American Chinese favorites.


Our menu features freshly grilled beef, lamb, chicken, seafood, and vegetable skewers, along with customer favorites such as Cumin Beef, Double-Cooked Pork, Salt & Pepper Fish, Mapo Tofu, General Tso’s Chicken, Mongolian Beef, fried rice, noodles, and more. We also offer BBQ sets designed for sharing with friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a flavorful dinner, a late-night meal, or a relaxed place to enjoy Chinese street-food-inspired barbecue, Hunan Bistro brings bold flavors and a fun, casual dining experience to Columbus.

Grilled squid skewered on a barbecue, coated with sauce and sesame seeds.
Fresh off the grill, full of flavor, and served late.

Taste of Hunan

A smoky escape with sizzling skewers and bold, warming plates.

Chili-bright dishes that hit a lot harder than they look.

Savor deep, slow-braised richness in our chef's signature plates.

Round out your night with fried rice, lo mein, and house tea.
Skewer Heaven
Grilled asparagus spears on wooden skewers, topped with sesame seeds, on a rustic tray
Fiery Hunan
Three rolled crepes topped with sesame seeds on a bed of cilantro, glazed with sauce
Grilled eggplant topped with minced garlic and sauce on a black ridged plate
Late-Night Vibes
Grilled corn on skewers over open flames, brushed with seasoning and charred spots
Chinese BBQ skewers
Grilled green onions topped with sesame seeds cooking over open flames
Wok Classics
Grilled prawns skewered over a bamboo mat, browned and glistening with sauce.

Bringing people together over sizzling skewers, bold flavors, and shared plates.

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Signature Chinese BBQ Skewers

Thirty-plus skewers grilled to order over open coals — lamb, beef, pork belly, squid, quail eggs, rice cakes and more.

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Bold Asian Flavors

From sizzling stir-fries to comforting classics, every dish is freshly prepared with rich, satisfying flavors.

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Open To 1am

Doors stay open until 1:00 AM, six nights a week — for whoever turns up hungry. Closed on Tuesdays.

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Grilled oysters topped with garlic, green onions, and red chili on an open flame

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