It’s interesting how food brings people together, one of those human experiences that’s universal. No matter the differences we have among us, we all need to eat. And we all want to enjoy a good meal around a table in the company of people we care about. Food is also a way we can bridge gaps between varying groups and cultures. In the state capital of Columbia, the Decker Boulevard International Corridor in South Carolina is full of opportunities to do this, to sample cuisines from a variety of cultures, and to meet new people from other cultures.
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Chinese Cuisine: Taste of China Hut - 2233 Decker Boulevard
Michael Young/Google Reviews Taste of China Hut, 2233 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Taste of China Hut/Facebook This is one of several options in this area for Chinese fare, and you can dine in, get takeout, or have your food delivered. There’s also the Eggroll Express at 1807 Decker Boulevard, Suite 12, and Peking Wok 3 at 2324 Decker Blvd, Suite A.
Jamaican/Caribbean Cuisine: Coolies Island Jerk/ The Juice Bar - 2205 Decker Boulevard, Suites G, H, I
Google Maps Coolies Island Jerk/ The Juice Bar, 2205 Decker Blvd Suite G,H,I, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Coolie’s Island Jerk Restaurant Pictured here are jerk turkey wings, but there’s also jerk chicken available on the menu, as well as other choices including oxtail, goat, seafood, and vegan.
Korean Cuisine: Arirang Restaurant - 1943 Decker Boulevard
Google Maps Arirang Restaurant, 1943 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Jerry Smalls/Google Reviews You will also find Korean food at Kimchi Korean Restaurant in Sandalwood Plaza at 1807 Decker Boulevard, Korean O-Bok Restaurant at 1616 Decker Boulevard, and Seoul Restaurant at 1717 Decker Boulevard.
Mediterranean Cuisine: Boeshreen - 2630 Decker Boulevard
Ryan Menner/Google Reviews Boeshreen, 2630 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Bryan Biscoll/Google Reviews Middle Eastern and American comfort-food favorites are served here, along with Turkish coffee.
Mexican cuisine: El Salto - 1801 Decker Boulevard
El Salto/Facebook El Salto Restaurant, 1801 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
El Salto/Facebook Additional options for Mexican fare include Nachos Tacos at 1745 Decker Boulevard, Taqueria Guadalajara in Sandwood Plaza at 1807 Decker Boulevard, Suite 17, Cocteles El Primo in the Decker Center at 1945 Decker Boulevard, Suite13, and Crazy Pineapple at 1807 Decker Boulevard, Suite 13.
There are also some fast food joints on Decker including McDonald’s, KFC, and Little Caesars, a martial arts academy, several types of markets, an African hair-braiding shop, and a synagogue. For additional information, visit the Taste of China Hut Facebook page, Coolie’s Island Jerk Restaurant Facebook page, Arirang Korean Restaurant Facebook page, Boeshreen Facebook page, and the El Salto Mexican Cuisine Facebook page.
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Michael Young/Google Reviews
Taste of China Hut, 2233 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Taste of China Hut/Facebook
This is one of several options in this area for Chinese fare, and you can dine in, get takeout, or have your food delivered. There’s also the Eggroll Express at 1807 Decker Boulevard, Suite 12, and Peking Wok 3 at 2324 Decker Blvd, Suite A.
Coolies Island Jerk/ The Juice Bar, 2205 Decker Blvd Suite G,H,I, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Coolie’s Island Jerk Restaurant
Pictured here are jerk turkey wings, but there’s also jerk chicken available on the menu, as well as other choices including oxtail, goat, seafood, and vegan.
Arirang Restaurant, 1943 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Jerry Smalls/Google Reviews
You will also find Korean food at Kimchi Korean Restaurant in Sandalwood Plaza at 1807 Decker Boulevard, Korean O-Bok Restaurant at 1616 Decker Boulevard, and Seoul Restaurant at 1717 Decker Boulevard.
Ryan Menner/Google Reviews
Boeshreen, 2630 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Bryan Biscoll/Google Reviews
Middle Eastern and American comfort-food favorites are served here, along with Turkish coffee.
El Salto/Facebook
El Salto Restaurant, 1801 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Additional options for Mexican fare include Nachos Tacos at 1745 Decker Boulevard, Taqueria Guadalajara in Sandwood Plaza at 1807 Decker Boulevard, Suite 17, Cocteles El Primo in the Decker Center at 1945 Decker Boulevard, Suite13, and Crazy Pineapple at 1807 Decker Boulevard, Suite 13.
Have you ever eaten at any of these restaurants in the International Corridor? Which one was it? Share about it with us in the comment section below!
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