Proper close to the busy intersection of North Broadway and Excessive Avenue in Clintonville, an eatery based mostly out of New Jersey popped up in late December 2024: Meals Avenue! And let me let you know, Columbus, we’re fortunate to have it right here.
Meals Avenue contains a fusion of Pakistani avenue fare and American eats. The unique location kicked off in Secaucus, and relations introduced the Columbus retailer to life.
Meals Avenue is a part of the brand new construct on the southwest nook of the intersection, occupying the southernmost storefront. The open house contains a colourful, floor-to-ceiling mural; rows of tables; and a small lounge space that features two floating chairs suspended from the ceiling.
If you order on the counter, you’ll see the kitchen crew busy at work; it’s particularly enjoyable to see them working the tandoori oven.
On the beverage aspect, Meals Avenue contains a mango lassi, non-alcoholic mojitos, and chai.
The mojitos are available in flavors like strawberry and mango, and are very refreshing, with loads of contemporary mint on prime.
The chai is wealthy and spicy, and comes together with your alternative of sweeteners.
Meals Avenue’s menu is separated into three sections: On the Buns, We Rollin’, and Avenue Meals.
We began with a pair bites from the Avenue Meals menu. First up was the enormous gappa chaat, a big gappa (or cracker) stuffed with yogurt and chutneys. You’ll need to assault it with a spoon!
We additionally tasted the gol goppay (often known as pani puri in some components of the world), that are pleasant little bites stuffed with spiced potatoes, yogurt, chutneys, and chickpeas.
Our entrees touched on a pair totally different corners of the menu.
First off, and I believe the true winner within the bunch, is the hen tikka paratha roll. The seasoned and grilled hen is rolled with totally different condiments in a paratha flatbread and served with two chutneys for dipping. If you happen to want one place to begin on Meals Avenue’s menu, I’d say it’s right here. We will’t wait to get again there to strive extra of the paratha rolls.
The spicy crispy hen sandwich ought to win over any followers of hen sandwiches. The meat was tender and juicy, the portion huge, all with the correct quantity of warmth. (There’s a non-spicy model, too.)
Meals Avenue additionally contains a assortment of burgers. That is the mushroom beef burger with mushrooms, grilled onions, cheese, and the identical spicy sauce.
If anybody in your crew prefers straight-up hen tenders and fries, you’ll discover that Meals Avenue does them justice as properly. Nice seasoning, splendidly crispy.
Don’t skip the desserts! The kulfi is a frozen dessert rolled in crushed pistachios.
The falooda additionally gives a cooling chew to complete your meal. It’s a vanilla-heavy concoction with vermicelli noodles and crushed pistachios.
I believe Meals Avenue will rapidly turn out to be an everyday cease for us!
Meals Avenue is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Meals Avenue
3373 N. Excessive St.
Columbus OH 43202
(614) 670-4061
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