If you’re anything like me, you love a good donut. That’s is exactly what brought me to Golden Donuts & Diner in the first place — chasing down the most underrated donut in Ohio.
At first glance, this place feels like a time capsule: a classic American diner that looks like it hasn’t changed a bit since it first opened. You walk in expecting giant yeasty donuts, endless coffee refills, and a classic bacon-and-eggs breakfast situation. And yes, Golden Donuts nails all of that.
But here’s the curveball nobody expects:
They also serve Hibachi. And it’s phenomenal.
I know what you’re thinking: “Hibachi… at a diner? That sounds questionable at best.”
Trust me — I had the same reaction. But after one bite, I realized just how wrong I was.
The hibachi here is legit. The shrimp and steak were cooked beautifully — juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. The fried rice was perfectly seasoned, the sautéed vegetables somehow stole the whole show (how are the vegetables this good?!), and the noodles were loaded with a buttery, savory goodness packed into each meaty, noodle-y bite.
It’s a weirdly magical experience — sitting in a vintage diner booth, sipping diner coffee, while inhaling hibachi that could hold its own against any dedicated Japanese steakhouse.
And if you’re worried about the donuts getting overshadowed: don’t be.
Golden Donuts cranks out some seriously massive, fluffy donuts that are exactly what you want after a plate (or two) of their hibachi.
So next time you’re craving a breakfast classic or an unexpected hibachi feast, skip the usual spots and head to this hidden gem. Because sometimes the best meals come from the places you least expect.
Important Info
Golden Donuts & Diner / Hibachi Bento
📍1928 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207 | 🕒 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM Monday – Saturday