Columbus, OH

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Momo Ghar Ohio

Chef and Owner Phinsto Lama is cooking up Tibetan and Nepalese specialties in the middle of an international market in Columbus. Her signature dish is Johl Mo Mo, Tibetan steamed dumplings filled with chicken and enrobed in a spicy fenugreek tomato sauce. The Choila Set, a Tibetan chicken salad with rice, potatoes and black-eyed peas is “one of the most-unique dishes” Guy has ever tried on DDD.

Columbus, OH

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Ena's Caribbean Kitchen

Ena's Caribbean Kitchen is a family-filled Jamaican joint where Island favorite are fired up. Try the authentic jerk chicken or the whole red snapper which is deep fried and served with a vinegary escabeche sauce.

Columbus, OH

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Sweet Carrot

Chef and owner Angela Petro brings creativity and fun to the cuisine at Sweet Carrot. The gorgeous Ohio Chicken Meatball sandwich is drizzled with a slightly-sweet, sesame-ginger sauce and topped with house-made spicy, roasted-corn salsa. “I’d order that again for the next five years,” said Guy.

Columbus, OH

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Ray Ray's Hog Pit Clintonville

Chef and Owner James Anderson raises his own pigs for the succulent smoked offerings at Ray Ray’s Hog Pit, a one-of-a-kind barbecue truck in Columbus, Ohio. Guy tried the super-moist Mangalitsa Brat Burger and St. Louis Spare Ribs.

Columbus, OH

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Pierogi Mountain

Pierogi Mountain is a dive bar that serves pierogi and comfort food during the day and adds a side of punk rock at night. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome as eight of the nine pierogi offerings are vegetarian or vegan.

Columbus, OH

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Loops

Head to this family-owned joint for a taste of Chicago favorites in Columbus, Ohio. Try the authentic Greek gyro made 'the right way' with shaved spit-roasted pork shoulder and house-made tzatziki sauce. Don’t miss the Italian Beef sandwich which is drenched with a warm au jus and piled high with hot giardiniera for a tangy crunch.

Cleveland, OH

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Lucky's Café

Michael Symon may be an Iron Chef but that doesn't mean he's immune to loving the "soul satisfying" biscuits and gravy from Lucky's Cafe. The combo has worked for years and for good reason. Guy also stopped by to sample them, in addition to Lucky's Reuben and super yummy Baked Mac-N-Cheese.

Cincinnati, OH

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The Turf Club

Terry’s Turf Club is hard to miss due to its flashy exterior. But the menu is just as flamboyant. The best-selling burger with Burgundy wine sauce, wild mushrooms and truffles has become a customer favorite. But what Guy recommends is the filet mignon chili, with pork tenderloin and fresh herbs.

Cincinnati, OH

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Pho Lang Thang

Pho Lang Thang is Vietnamese comfort food at its finest. Pho, the hearty Vietnamese noodle soup, is the name of the game and this restaurant’s specialty. Locals happily queue for the fortifying beef-based broth, but if you’re in a sandwich mood be sure to check out their take on the classic banh mi, with housemade head cheese, roast pork and pickled vegetables.

Cincinnati, OH

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Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine

This spot serves Belgian classics that Guy finds irresistible. He declares the dense Belgian waffle to be “outstanding” and also digs the Belgian pretzel with a side of beer cheese. If you are in the mood for something heartier, try the Carbonnades — a traditional stew made with beer-braised beef.

Cincinnati, OH

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Island Frydays

Island Frydays is the perfect destination for Jamaican flavors. Guy swings by to get a taste of the off-the-charts jerk chicken platter. The complex spice mix consists of pimento seeds, habaneros, cinnamon and nutmeg. The snapper with spicy Jamaican escovitch sauce is delicious and moist.

Cincinnati, OH

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Melt Revival - An Eclectic Cafe

Melt serves local flavors with healthy ingredients. The popular Veggie 3-Way with Spaghetti or Redskins is a favorite among vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Guy can’t believe there’s no meat in the dish. The Yeehaw BBQ sandwich with chicken, pico de gallo, BBQ sauce and mozzarella is also a hit.

Cleveland, OH

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Parkview Nite Club

Locals claim this laid-back Cleveland hangout is the go-to spot for a "good time with good food." Sample their daily specials, like Tuesday's Honey Chipotle Pork Tacos made with smoked jalapeno or Friday's Fish Fries, or enjoy the Smoked Salmon BLT any day of the week.

University Heights, OH

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Geraci's Restaurant - University Hts

Satisfy your cravings for Italian classics at Geraci's Restaurant, a neighborhood fixture that’s been turning out meatballs and other Old World favorites since 1956. Today the daughters of the original owners are running the joint, where cash is still the only form of payment and locals still crowd in for menu mainstays like the popular pepperoni pizza. The dough is made fresh several times a day, then rolled out, slathered in sauce, heaped with mozzarella and blanketed in extra-thick pepperoni.

Blue Ash, OH

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Blue Ash Chili

The chili at this Cincinnati institution can be served plain, 3-way, 4-way, 5-way or 6-way. Learning the lingo didn't take long for Guy Fieri. He ordered the 6-way, which includes everything: chili, spaghetti, beans, onions, cheese and fried jalapeno caps.

Canton, OH

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Melt Bar and Grilled

It takes a special genius to make a grilled cheese lasagna sandwich. Lucky for Ohio diners, Matt Fish opened Melt Bar & Grilled with the lasagna Godfather sandwich. But he didn't stop there: The Monster grilled cheese goes mad scientist with its 13 different cheeses and three slices of bread.

Cleveland, OH

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Momocho

Momocho's modern Mexican cuisine is fresh-to-order, meaning they've ditched the walk-in freezers and heat lamps. Guy paid a visit for the guacamole served six different ways (think goat cheese, crab and pineapple). But regulars love the machaca, a tender coffee and chile braised beef brisket.

Cleveland, OH

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Sterle's Country House

Sterle's Country House has it all -- polka dancing, a friendly atmosphere and a wiener schnitzel Guy had to check out. For the past 40 years, Sterle's has used their time-tested German recipes for everything, including the chicken paprikash with homemade dumplings -- so tasty, Guy might move in.