A New Korean BBQ and Hot Pot Restaurant is Coming to the West Side

Siji Korean BBQ and Hot Pot has filed a permit to open in the former home of O’Charley’s restaurant located on Georgesville Square Drive.
A New Korean BBQ and Hot Pot Restaurant is Coming to the West Side
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According to a recently filed permit, a new Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant called Siji Korean BBQ and Hot Pot is making plans to open at 1650 Georgesville Square Dr, in the former home of an O’Charley’s restaurant. As detailed in the permit documents submitted to the City of Columbus, renovations to the existing space are projected to cost $450,000. 

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In a phone conversation with What Now Columbus Siji Korean BBQ and Hot Pot owner Xing Chen shared that the goal is to open the eatery by late 2024, but that timeline is dependent on the construction schedule and permitting process. 

Chen, who also owns a Japanese steakhouse in the area, went on to explain that it’s too early in the process to confirm the seating capacity at the location or share details on the interior decor, but he did confirm that the restaurant will have a full bar and that guests can expect the typical menu items found at a Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant. 

The business doesn’t have a website or social media presence just yet, but Chen stated that plans are in place to have those up and running before the eatery opens. 

Amanda Bretz

Amanda Bretz

Amanda studied journalism at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL. and continued her education with a certificate in Storytelling & Content Strategy from University of Washington in Seattle. Throughout her writing career she was worked as a journalist and in public relations, and was part of the PR team that helped launch the nation's first craft brewing and distilling program at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, WA. She has written for the website Tasting Table, as well as numerous food and lifestyle publications in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest.
Amanda Bretz

Amanda Bretz

Amanda studied journalism at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL. and continued her education with a certificate in Storytelling & Content Strategy from University of Washington in Seattle. Throughout her writing career she was worked as a journalist and in public relations, and was part of the PR team that helped launch the nation's first craft brewing and distilling program at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, WA. She has written for the website Tasting Table, as well as numerous food and lifestyle publications in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest.

4 Responses

    1. Hi, the original timeline given by the owner was late 2024, so hopefully within the next two months, depending on the construction process.

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