Welcome to Hunan Lion
Voted Best Chinese Restaurant in Columbus
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Update as of April 7th, 2025
Yes—we’re still planning to open! While we’ve experienced repeated delays due to city approvals, permitting, and contractor scheduling, much of it has been out of our hands. That said, please know we’re doing absolutely everything we can behind the scenes to keep things moving. The good news? We’re finally seeing real progress, and we’re closer than ever to announcing our official opening date. Big updates are on the way soon—thank you for your continued patience and support!
Update as of December 8th, 2024
We truly appreciate your patience as we’ve been waiting to post an update until we’re absolutely certain but we’re saddened to say we won’t be able to open in time for the holidays this year. While we’ve completed a majority of the repairs, we’ve experienced several delays due to the complexities with our permit with the city, ongoing inspections, and coordinating with the various parties involved. Thank you all for your support and understanding as we work towards finishing up the rebuilding process! Wishing everyone a happy and safe holidays and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon in the New Year!
Update as of September 27th, 2024
Hey everyone! Thank you all for your patience with the reopening process — we’re really excited to share that we've made some significant progress on the repairs! We know there have been some concerns about the possibility of closing for good or even selling the business, so we wanted to reassure you that we are definitely reopening! While we don’t have an exact date just yet, we are getting much closer.
Please stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks as we continue to progress with the rebuild. Thank you again for your incredible support through this journey, we can't wait to welcome you all back!
Update as of July 16th, 2024
Hello everyone! We wanted to share a quick update on our reopening date as many of you have been asking. We are working hard to coordinate with all parties and hope to have a better idea of the timeline in the next month or so. Unfortunately, the process has been complex due to the approvals from multiple parties such as insurance, the city, building management, etc. so we do not have a set date yet until we hear from them. Thank you for your patience and support. We will continue to post updates throughout the process. We cán't wait to welcome you all back!
Update as of May 16th, 2024
Just a quick update on our reopening— while we've encountered a few delays, we're working hard to get everything back up and running as soon as possible. Our reopening date is still uncertain, but we'll keep you posted as we receive updates! We're just as eager as you are for the reopening and can't wait to welcome you all back. Thank you for your patience and continued support - we're excited to serving you all again soon!
Update as of March 17th, 2024
We have officially been approved to move on to the repairs of our restaurant! Though the process has taken longer than expected, we are so excited to be getting one step closer to reopening our doors and welcoming you all back! No specific date has been determined yet but we are hoping for an early Summer return. Thank you all so much for your continued support and encouragement, we are truly grateful for it all. We will continue to post updates throughout the process!
Update as of October 4th, 2023
We are saddened to inform you that Hunan Lion will be temporarily closed until further notice following a recent fire incident that occurred on 10/04/2023. We wish to express our gratitude for your continued support and assure you that we are working diligently to address the situation and reopen as soon as possible. Rest assured, we will keep you informed regarding our reopening. Please follow our website, Facebook or Instagram for any updates. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Hunan Lion Management
About Us
Our Story
We are delighted to welcome you to our family-run establishment located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Our family has dedicated over 35 years creating a casual and inviting atmosphere where you can enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine. We believe that food has the ability to bring people together and bridge cultural gaps. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, work gathering or simply seeking a tasty meal, we strive to deliver a wonderful dining experience.
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Update as of April 7th, 2025
Yes—we’re still planning to open! While we’ve experienced repeated delays due to city approvals, permitting, and contractor scheduling, much of it has been out of our hands. That said, please know we’re doing absolutely everything we can behind the scenes to keep things moving. The good news? We’re finally seeing real progress, and we’re closer than ever to announcing our official opening date. Big updates are on the way soon—thank you for your continued patience and support!