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Clever Koi

1999 reviews

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Hours

Monday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

About Clever Koi

Clever Koi, located at 4236 N Central Ave #100, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, is presented under the platform category of Chinese Restaurant. However, based on customer reviews, Clever Koi appears to be a fusion restaurant with a menu that includes various Asian-inspired dishes. You can contact them at (602) 222-3474 or +1 602-222-3474.

Customer reviews of Clever Koi present a mixed picture. One reviewer described it as a "good fusion spot," noting that while the bao appetizer was "not the best," the chicken was "delicious and cooked well." However, they found the Korean pork and pork belly to be "fried to a flavor limiting crisp." On a positive note, they found the XO Noodles and the Orange Chicken to be "delicious and a great marriage of spice and fresh ingredients."

Another reviewer who visited while on a road trip expressed disappointment, describing the food as "mediocre to bad" with a "lack of flavor in all the main dishes," and specifically mentioning the "especially salty" calamari fries.

A third reviewer was particularly let down by the ramen, despite a sign claiming it was "voted best ramen in Arizona." They found the tonkotsu ramen broth to be "bland" and the meat "so dry." However, this reviewer did commend the cocktails as "pretty good," acknowledging the bartenders. They also noted that the service was "nice but slow," recounting a significant wait time to pay their bill.

In summary, Clever Koi in Phoenix, AZ, offers a fusion menu with some dishes receiving positive feedback, such as the XO Noodles and Orange Chicken, and reportedly good cocktails. However, other dishes, including the bao, some of the fried meats, and especially the ramen, have received criticism for lack of flavor or overcooking. The service has been described as nice but potentially slow. If you are in the Phoenix area and interested in exploring their fusion cuisine and cocktails, Clever Koi presents itself as an option, but it's advisable to consider the mixed reviews regarding food quality and service speed.

Clever Koi Location

4236 N Central Ave #100, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA

Customer Reviews

4.0
1999 reviews
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Jay P
Mar 15, 2025

This is a good fusion spot. The bao appetizer was not the best. The chicken was delicious and cooked well, but the Korean pork and the pork belly were fried to a flavor limiting crisp. The XO Noodles and the Orange Chicken were delicious and a great marriage of spice and fresh ingredients.

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Xavier Truong
Dec 05, 2024

We were on a road trip driving through Phoenix and stopped by this place since it has decent rating eye catching food pics. However we ended up disappointed. The food was mediocre to bad. There was a lack of flavor in all the main dishes, but the calamari fries were especially salty. There was a sign that says “voted best ramen in Arizona” by some newspaper in the front of the store, so we got excited and ordered a ramen. If this tonkotsu ramen bowl were the best in Arizona then I feel bad for the state of Arizona. The broth was bland and the meat was so dry. The cocktail was pretty good though, bravo to the bartenders! Service was nice but slow. We were late on our itinerary so we tried to eat fast and continue our trip, but after we finished eating, our waitress was no where to be found. We waited for a whole 10 minutes before we coud hand her our card, then another 5 minutes to get it back

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Ashley Monroe
Apr 13, 2025

We love this place! When I’m craving good ramen, this is always a top choice! The service is great, always friendly and everyone in there looks out for you. Music is great. Vibes are great. Food is great!

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Katalina
Feb 16, 2025

Cute spot for ramen and other foods. I tried the fried rice with bulgolgi beef. The rice had tons of flavor but I wasn’t a huge fan of the beef or the taste. They also had hot chicken buns that were flavorful. They offer a variety of cocktails and the place has a nice atmosphere. Overall a good first try but not sure how often I’d be back. I may come back once more to try one of the ramen dishes.

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Christopher Gillespie
Jan 22, 2025

Great place, legit drink selection. Go try a cocktail, stay for the food. Everything was delicious, the calamari was good. The seafood wontons were good and made better by the sauces especially the spicy mustard. The buns were tasty with hot chicken leading as favorite, nice touch w/ pickled cucumber. 100% need to order kimchi carbonara, to share...it's too rich for a meal for one person, but a must! The cold noodle dish is almost a must order, so good. Don't leave without the desert fried balls, dang they were good with the miso carmel drizzle.

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