Kitchen & Bar · Downtown Columbia

Taste the world. Feel the glow.

Indian, Korean, Japanese and Chinese, plated like a campaign and poured until late. Welcome to Aura on Gervais Street.

Dine-in · Takeout · Delivery
916 Gervais Street

The House

Where the world arrives at one table.

Aura is a contemporary restaurant and bar where four celebrated cuisines share a single kitchen's ambition, and the room shifts from dinner to music as the evening deepens.

916 Gervais Street

Inside Aura

Step into the glow.

After dark

Slow-simmered

By candlelight

Four Cuisines

Choose your direction.

Tap or hover

Indian

Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala, rich and slow-simmered.

Korean

Kimchi Fries, loud, crisp and unforgettable.

III

Japanese

Teriyaki Beef and Gyoza.

Chinese

Spicy Orange Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls.

One favorite from every kitchen.

Indian

Butter Chicken

Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato butter sauce.

$17.99See on the menu

Chinese

Spicy Orange ChickenSpicy

Crispy chicken coated in a bold citrus orange glaze with a spicy kick.

$17.99See on the menu

III

Korean

Spicy Pork BellySpicy

Korean-style pork belly tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze.

$17.99See on the menu

Japanese

Teriyaki Beef

Tender beef grilled and finished with teriyaki glaze.

$18.99See on the menu

Weekly Specials

Every night has a reason.

Changes every week.

Monday

Half off wines

and half off Wagyu Burger

5 – 10 PM

Tuesday

Closed

All day

Wednesday

20% off for city workers

with a valid work ID

5 – 10 PM

Thursday

$15 margarita pitchers

Music Bingo Night. Student Night: 20% off drinks with student ID

5 – 11 PM

Friday

$3 soju shots

11 AM – 10 PM

Saturday

Karaoke Night

11 AM – 10 PM

Sunday

Open

12 – 9 PM

See it on the menu Reserve a table

Aura Kitchen + Bar weekly specials flyer

The Evening

Warm light. Good company. Stay awhile.

Lanterns glowing, glasses raised, a bar that glows until late. Here is a look inside Aura.

Cheers

Lantern glow

The bar

Green glow

Under the flags

Glow

Nightcap

Cheers

Lantern glow

The bar

Green glow

Under the flags

Glow

Nightcap

To good nights

Birdcage

Ruby rim

Behind the bar

Shared plates

Small lanterns

To good nights

Birdcage

Ruby rim

Behind the bar

Shared plates

Small lanterns

To good nights

Birdcage

Ruby rim

Behind the bar

Shared plates

Small lanterns

The Aura Passport

Four cuisines. Four stamps. One passport.

Travel the menu one kitchen at a time. Tap a page to collect its stamp, then ask your server about the Aura Passport on your next visit.

0 of 4 stamps

Explore the menu

Indian

Slow-simmered, spiced and rich.

Butter Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Butter Paneer

See on the menu

Indian
Stamp

Korean

Smoky, bold and a little fiery.

Bulgogi Beef
Spicy Pork Belly
Korean Fried Chicken

See on the menu

Korean
Stamp

III

Japanese

Clean, glazed and precise.

Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken Katsu
Teriyaki Beef

See on the menu

Japanese
Stamp

Chinese

Wok-charred, glossy and bright.

General Tso Chicken
Orange Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken

See on the menu

Chinese
Stamp

Music & Bar

The room turns up.

A full bar, music nights and a downtown crowd. Here is when to come.

Thursday

Music Bingo Night

$15 margarita pitchers. Student Night: all drinks 20% off with a valid student ID.

Friday

$3 Soju Shots

Every Friday.

Saturday

Karaoke Night

Take the mic.

Mon, Wed 5 – 10 PM · Sun 12 – 9 PM · Thu 5 – 11 PM · Fri, Sat 11 AM – 10 PM · Closed Tuesday

From the bar

Dragon’s BreathRum, melon, lime$12.00
Tokyo NightsJapanese whisky, blackberry, lemon, smoked rosemary$14.50
Yuzu MargaritaTequila, yuzu, lime, orange liqueur, tajin rim$11.00
Storm n’ AuraVodka, blue curaçao, coconut, tropical citrus$12.50

See the drinks menu Reserve for the night

Private Events

Your party, our house.

Aura hosts private parties and events for 50 guests or more. Share the details of your occasion and the team will be in touch.

Parties and events for 50+ guests
Four cuisines under one roof
A bar and a room built for music

Call (803) 922-7819

4.6from 180 Google reviews

Reputation

Downtown's most talked‑about table.

★★★★★

“This place is amazing as far as food and drink. You have many different types of cuisines all in one place. The best pan asian spot that you could ask for, also has a lively and welcoming entrance. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly, good music is always playing, and sports are always being shown. 11/10”

Blaze Ciardullo · Google review

★★★★★

“Aura’s Grand Opening did not disappoint!!!! Ssssoooooo much good food and culture. Every detail was especially curated for the experience. I can’t say enough about how good the food and drinks are. GET THE BEEF BULGOGI, BUTTER CHICKEN W/ GARLIC NAAN AND THE YUZU MARG/DRAGON’S BREATH!!!”

Chris Boyd · Google review

★★★★★

“Was looking for a new spot and saw this literally just opened. Service was great, they were very friendly and willing to answer questions. The presentation and the taste of the food was amazing. The atmosphere and vibe of the place was also really nice.”

Ishaan Cheema · Google review

★★★★★

“One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while. The food was fresh and flavorful, the staff was welcoming, and the whole place had a great vibe.”

DASH Maz · Google review

★★★★★

“Amazing experience from start to finish. The staff was attentive, the food came out quickly, and every dish was packed with flavor. Can’t wait to come back.”

David Gifford · Google review

★★★★★

“One of the best in Columbia, I came specially from Charleston when I saw the hype on Instagram. Totally worth the vibe and thanks to owners for great hospitality.”

Satyam Singhal · Google review

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916 Gervais Street

Columbia, SC 29201 ↗

Reservations

(803) 922-7819

Mon5 – 10 PM
TueClosed
Wed5 – 10 PM
Thu5 – 11 PM
Fri – Sat11 AM – 10 PM
Sun12 – 9 PM

Aurakitchenandbar1@gmail.com

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