Crave-Worthy Asian Fusion in German Village + New Albany

Shareable plates, Bold Flavors, & Cocktails worth settling in for.

At Bendi Wok N Bar, we do things a little differently.

Bendi blends Thai-inspired curries, wok-fired noodles, shareable plates, and craft cocktails into a dining experience built for cravings, date nights, lunch breaks, and “just one drink” that turns into three.

From Pad Thai and Panang curry to crab rangoon, Korean ribs, and cocktail flights during Sake Hour, everything is designed to be bold, flavorful, and anything but forgettable.

Casual enough for a weeknight dinner. Elevated enough for a night out. Not typical sad Chinese takeout. Just really good food + drinks you’ll start craving again before you’ve even left the parking lot.

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Two Spots.

One Obsession With Flavor.

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Bendi Wok N' Bar German Village

A Staple in German Village.

Tucked into one of Columbus’ most iconic neighborhoods, our German Village location brings bold flavors to a cozy, high-energy space. Perfect for date nights, walk-ins, and last-minute cravings. Just minutes from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we’re a go-to spot for a quick bite or a well-earned break, with a special discount for hospital employees.

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Bendi Wok N' Bar New Albany

Your Go-To in New Albany.

Right on Main Street in New Albany, our location brings bold flavors to a bright, welcoming space. Perfect for date nights, easy lunches, casual dinners, and everything in between. Surrounded by the energy of the community, it’s a go-to spot to meet up, settle in, and enjoy a great meal.
Easy to drop in or stay a while.

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A person in a blue shirt sitting at a restaurant table receiving a decorative elephant-shaped drink from a smiling waitress. The drink has blue flowers and a straw. The restaurant has colorful chairs and a fish tank on the wall.

Not your Typical

Chinese Restaurant

Wok-Fired. Cocktail-Forward. Built for Cravings.

Bendi Wok N Bar takes inspiration from Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese flavors to create a dining experience that feels bold, modern, and seriously craveable.

This isn’t the heavy, predictable restaurant experience you’ve come to expect. Bendi is built around wok-fired noodles, rich curries, shareable plates, bright ingredients, and craft cocktails that hold their own beside the food. From Pad Thai and Korean ribs to late-night cocktails and quick weekday lunches, everything is designed to keep flavor at the center of the experience.

Casual enough for a spontaneous dinner. Elevated enough for date night. The kind of place you start craving again before you’ve even left the parking lot. .

More Than a Restaurant

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Bendi is built around connection. The kind that happens over shared appetizers, another round of cocktails, and the “you have to try this” moment across the table. We wanted to create a space that feels welcoming, energetic, and a little unexpected while still delivering the consistency and hospitality that keeps people coming back.

Whether you’re dining in, ordering online, planning catering for an office lunch or private event, or stopping in for sake hour, our goal is simple: serve memorable food in a space people genuinely enjoy spending time in.

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Sake Hour

Sake Hour

Happy Hour, reimagined.

Monday through Friday | 3pm to 6pm

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Catering that actually Gets people excited

From office lunches and graduation parties to team meetings, birthdays, and late-night events, Bendi Wok N Bar catering brings bold Asian-inspired flavors to groups of all sizes.

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Catering Built for Cravings

Wok-fired noodles, curries, appetizers, rice bowls, shareable plates, and crowd favorites like Pad Thai and crab rangoon make Bendi catering an easy win for office lunches, family gatherings, celebrations, and corporate events throughout Columbus and New Albany.

Whether you’re feeding 10 people or 500+, our team can help customize an order that works for your event.

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Careers

at Bendi Wok N Bar

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Backed by, Orange Umbrella Restaurants, a Central Ohio group behind multiple neighborhood concepts, you get the energy of a local spot with real backing behind it.

That means:

  • Room to grow, and try new things

  • Benefits for full time employees

  • Discounts at some of your favorite neighborhood spots

  • Training that keeps you on the top of your game

  • Leadership paths if you want them

  • Support that actually shows up

Apply once. We’ll help you find your spot

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Locally Rooted, Always Evolving.

Bendi Wok N’ Bar is proudly locally rooted while being backed by Orange Umbrella Restaurants, an Ohio-based restaurant group behind multiple neighborhood concepts across Central Ohio.

What does that mean for our patrons?

  • A team passionate about hospitality + community

  • Creative menus, fresh ideas, and a constant focus on innovation

  • Continued investment in technology, service, and the patron experience

  • Consistent quality and support while still feeling like a neighborhood favorite

  • The energy of an evolving restaurant group that’s always looking for what’s next

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Bendi Wok N Bar serves Asian-inspired comfort food made with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. The menu features noodle dishes, curries, stir-fries, rice bowls, shareable appetizers, craft cocktails, sake, beer, and wine. Whether you're craving a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, Bendi offers something for every appetite.

  • Bendi Wok N Bar is an Asian-inspired restaurant with locations in German Village and New Albany. Known for flavorful noodle dishes, curries, stir-fries, shareable appetizers, craft cocktails, and sake, Bendi offers a casual dining experience that is equally suited for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and nights out with friends. Whether you're exploring historic German Village or looking for a restaurant in New Albany, Bendi brings together bold flavors, welcoming hospitality, and a menu designed to satisfy a variety of tastes and dietary preferences.

  • Yes. Bendi Wok N Bar is a popular choice for group dinners, date nights, happy hours, and casual gatherings. With shareable appetizers, cocktails, beer, wine, sake, and a menu featuring everything from Pad Thai and Panang Curry to stir-fries and rice dishes, there is something for everyone at the table.

  • Yes. Both Bendi Wok N Bar locations in German Village and New Albany serve lunch and dinner, making Bendi a great choice whether you're looking for a quick midday meal, an after-work happy hour, or a relaxed dinner with friends and family. From weekday lunches to evening cocktails and shareable plates, Bendi offers a welcoming dining experience in two of the Columbus area's most popular neighborhoods.

  • Bendi Wok N Bar combines Asian-inspired comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere in two convenient Columbus-area locations. Guests enjoy a menu that balances familiar favorites with unique house specialties, along with vegetarian and gluten-sensitive options.

  • Bendi Wok N Bar combines flavorful Asian-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and welcoming hospitality in two convenient locations: German Village and New Albany. Our menu balances familiar favorites with house specialties, creating a dining experience that feels approachable, social, and full of flavor.

  • Bendi Wok N Bar's German Village location offers lunch, dinner, happy hour, cocktails, sake, and Asian-inspired comfort food in one of Columbus' most historic neighborhoods. It's a convenient stop whether you're exploring German Village, visiting nearby attractions, or meeting friends for dinner.

  • Bendi Wok N Bar's New Albany location brings Asian-inspired comfort food, craft cocktails, and a relaxed dining experience to the northeast side of Columbus. Guests enjoy everything from weekday lunches and happy hour to dinner with family and friends.

  • Yes. Bendi Wok N Bar offers a variety of vegetarian and gluten-sensitive menu options. Guests with dietary preferences or restrictions are encouraged to speak with their server, who can help identify menu items that best fit their needs.

  • Guest favorites include Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Singapore Noodles, Karaage Chicken, Crab Rangoon, and Bendi Stir Fry. Many guests also enjoy pairing their meal with one of our craft cocktails, sake selections, or local beers.

  • Yes. In addition to Asian-inspired cuisine, Bendi Wok N Bar offers a full beverage program featuring craft cocktails, sake, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Our bars are designed to complement the flavors of the menu and provide a memorable dining experience.