Asian-fusion bar and restaurant to open in New Albany

NEW ALBANY, Ohio ( WCMH ) — An Asian-inspired German Village restaurant is set to open a second location in New Albany by the end of this year.

The restaurant group behind Local Cantina and other popular Columbus spots is expanding its wok-style restaurant and bar, Bendi Wok N Bar. Orange Umbrella Restaurant Group announced the Asian-fusion restaurant will open shortly at 160 W. Main St. in New Albany, next to the W Nail Bar.

"We're eager to share Bendi Wok N Bar's unique flavors and atmosphere with more people as we expand," founder George Tanchevski said.

Bendi Wok N Bar offers a mix of Asian-inspired dishes including banh mi, curry, stir fry and noodle dishes. Appetizers range from $7 to $12, and main courses are typically around $15. The restaurant also offers cocktails, sake, beer, wine, hard cider and kombucha.

Sake Hour takes place Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and then resumes again from 10 p.m. until its 11 p.m. close. During this happy hour, guests can enjoy discounted drinks like half-off house sake and $1 off canned beers.

Orange Umbrella said the new restaurant would open by the end of 2024 in October. Although the New Albany location has been tight-lipped about an official opening date, the spot is currently hiring. The group has not yet responded to NBC4's request for comment on an opening date.

Orange Umbrella Restaurant Group was established in 2012 in Columbus with the first Local Cantinas, which now boasts 15 locations between Ohio and Florida. The group is also behind South Village Grille, The Rossi, Jony's Sushi, Liberty Tavern and Uncle Johnny's, as well as Columbus bars Mid City Garage, The Go Go and Local Bar.