New Interactive Hot Pot Restaurant Opens in Gahanna

Gold Cudgel brings customizable skewer-style hot pot experience to Central Ohio

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:00pm

A highly stylized, silkscreen-inspired illustration featuring a repeating pattern of a single hot pot bowl in a grid, rendered in a vibrant neon color palette with heavy black outlines, conceptually representing the customizable and interactive nature of the new Gold Cudgel restaurant.The bold, customizable hot pot experience of Gold Cudgel brings a new level of interactivity and personalization to Central Ohio's dining scene.Gahanna Today

A new modern hot pot restaurant called Gold Cudgel has opened its doors in Gahanna, Ohio. The interactive dining concept allows guests to build their own hot pot bowls using a variety of fresh ingredients, house-made soup bases, and customizable spice levels.

Why it matters

The opening of Gold Cudgel brings a unique and highly personalized hot pot experience to the Central Ohio dining scene, catering to both longtime hot pot enthusiasts and those trying the cuisine for the first time.

The details

Gold Cudgel is located at 97 N. Stygler Rd. in Gahanna and held its grand opening on April 10, 2026. The restaurant offers a fast-paced, skewer-style hot pot where guests can choose from a wide selection of vegetables, meats, and seafood to customize their own hot pot bowls. Customers can also select from various house-made soup bases and spice levels to tailor the dish to their preferences.

  • Gold Cudgel held its grand opening on April 10, 2026.
  • The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The players

Gold Cudgel

A modern skewer-style hot pot restaurant that recently opened in Gahanna, Ohio.

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The takeaway

The opening of Gold Cudgel brings a unique and highly customizable hot pot dining experience to the Central Ohio region, catering to both longtime fans of the cuisine and those looking to try it for the first time.