Clever Koi

What a fantastic Asian restaurant experience! I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this place. The food was exceptional. We kicked off our meal with the steamed buns, trying three varieties – the pork belly, the soft-shelled crab, and the Korean hot chicken. The buns themselves were delicious, slightly sweet, and perfect. While the pork belly was a bit tough to eat (the pork itself was hard), the soft-shelled crab was amazing, especially the sauce. The Korean chicken was okay and was my least favorite out of the three We ordered the classic Pad Thai with grilled lemongrass chicken, and it was simply WOW, truly amazing! The chicken seasoning was spot-on, and I couldn't get enough of the noodles. The serving sizes were generous, and the pork ramen offered the same delightful experience – ample portions, delicious broth, and tasty noodles. The service, overall, was great, with one exception. The hostess, unfortunately, was rather rude when we entered. Despite the restaurant being empty, she offered only a table outside and, as we were a party of two, suggested only the bench as seats without providing an extra chair – something that I thought was bizzare. However, the server quickly corrected the situation by offering a chair, turning that initial sour moment into a positive one. Even after we left, I couldn't help but notice empty tables in the restaurant, making the hostess's choice of seating seem unnecessarily uncomfortable. Despite this hiccup, I cherished every minute of my time at this restaurant, and the food truly is exceptional!

Their drinks are creative and have a drink for everyone's taste if that's your thing. If you want to branch out this is the place to try a new flavor. Yesterday, we popped in for a late night snack. Dumplings and bao are always a hit. Every dish we've had has been a hit. Creative dishes with fresh ingredients.

An amazing chill enviroment. Attentive kind sweet service. Bartender was awesome and provide awesome reccomendation cocktails. Knowledgeable and able to pair to your taste. Ramen was the best i have had in Phoenix. Happy hour is from open until 6 $2 off HH food items and $10 classic cocktails. Highly reccomended.

This place seemed hidden from the main street—especially if you’re not looking for it. My daughter mentioned it and we met here for a late lunch/early dinner. Walking in, it’s cozy, open, good vibes. We were greeted immediately, the same to sit. We were told certain empty tables were reserved but eventually were sat in one of those but told we’d have to leave by the time the reservation was held for that party. The calamari fries delicious; so much flavor and not soggy, like some places. I tried the Pork Ramen and it was absolutely delicious. Packs a punch with the spice. My daughter ordered the chicken ramen, and it was amazing, as well. My son ordered the sandwich and he loved it, especially the sauce it was drizzled with. I ordered a cocktail (Rick’s martini $14) and it wasn’t great, won’t order it again. But I definitely will return for that ramen alone.

Delicious food, with an Asian twist!! I came here for once of the first dates with my partner (2 years ago) had the ramen and was delicious! Just ate here again, still amazed like the first time! We had the calamari and hot chicken bao buns for the first time, so yummy! Great food and drink items on there happy hour. Outdoor and indoor seating. Smaller tables, unless you get a booth. A lot of vegetarian options.

This Asian fusion restaurant and bar is truly amazing. The variety of food options available is excellent, but my absolute favorite is their pork ramen. The pork is expertly seared to perfection, resulting in a delightful crispiness and crunch. The crust is thick yet incredibly tender and juicy, and it's worth noting that there's absolutely no undesirable pork flavor. The broth is equally impressive and adds another layer of deliciousness to the dish.

Neighborhood Asian fusion restaurant in Uptown. Patio space available. They also have happy hour for $10 classic cocktails and $9 house wine. The food is very interesting when you are not expecting traditional taste. I would recommend you to order Tuna chips. The chips were very well seasoned. It complemented very well with the sauce. The different textures made it very fun to eat. The dish that I wasn’t impressed with was the Korean fried mushroom because it taste a bit like raw undercooked flour.

Definitely a good place with various Asian associated items such as ramen, dumplings, Pad Thai, and so forth; the menu offerings while small, do pack some taste. I had the pork belly steamed bun, which took the shape of a taco but tasted great. The calamari was actually quite tasty, with the bonito flakes adding a nice touch to the dish overall. The ramen, while having a good miso taste, had slightly soggy noodles, and the chicken just didn't seem to have a place in the dish. All the other ingredients got along, but the chicken was just kind of there. All together, this was a good place to eat. Price was just a tad bit high for some of the drinks/dishes, but the service was indeed amazing ( I never found a restaurant with bad service during my stay).