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Clever Koi - Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Clever Koi - Phoenix

4.7
4.7
927 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian
4236 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
We are offering dine in, take out, curbside and delivery services through our online ordering platform at cleverkoi.com, UberEats, DoorDash, Grubhub. Support local!

Reservations Welcome! We are excited to have you experience Clever Koi!

We are an Asian inspired kitchen and bar, that uses a crafty American approach. A seasonally and locally refined menu includes steamed buns, house made dumplings, and progressive noodle dishes, reflecting regions such as Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam, Japan, and Indo-China. This comfortable urban setting features a heavy emphasis on seasonal craft cocktails, house made shrubs, an eclectic wine list, a variety of local beers and sakes to round out the palate creating a unique dining experience in the Central Phoenix Corridor.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, American, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We love to take care of our local business and community through our food! We cater small to large office lunches, staff outings offsite, as well as seated events. We can't wait to create something special with you and your team!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    North Central Phoenix
  • Cross street
    W Glenrosa Ave
  • Parking details
    We have a huge lot behind our building.
  • Public transit
    Indian School/Central Ave light rail stop right out front.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • It Takes Two

    $32.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Every Monday & Tuesday Two Rice or Noodle Dishes paired with 4 classic cocktails or a bottle of wine, all for $65! Dine-in only
    It Takes Two Photo

Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Tue - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Wed - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Phoenix: MON - FRI 3pm - 6pm | SAT - SUN 11am - 6pm $7 Classic Cocktails $7 Glasses of Wine $4 Draft Beers $2 Off Selected Menu Items

    Daily Happy Hour! Photo

What 927 people are saying

Clever Koi - Phoenix reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Lively

  • Phoenix

    Best Ambiance

  • Phoenix

    Innovative

  • Phoenix

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clever Koi in Phoenix offers a dynamic dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and flavorful, well-prepared dishes like bao buns and ramen. The "cool vibe" and attentive service make it a favorite spot for many. While some mention inconsistent service, the overall "great atmosphere" and delicious food keep patrons returning.

927 Reviews
  1. Randy

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, the service was excellent and the food came out fast and was perfectly prepared.

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  2. Wendy

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and their drinks were even better. Highly recommend the piña colada. We had wonderful service as well from Keith. Great place to go for a good time. It is a little bit noisy, but that’s the only thing I can say that’s negative. 

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  3. Trey

    Phoenix9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, as always! Looking forward to my next visit.

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  4. Caroline

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience at Clever Koi. Cool vibe with decor, music. The waiters and bartenders are cool, too. Not to mention, the food & cocktails! Bao buns are out of this world, pork ramen is always perfect, and the enabler cocktail is mine and my boyfriend’s favorite cocktail in AZ.

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  5. Meiling VIP

    Phoenix14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Visited many times, but recently the ramen broth has become very Americanized—it’s a bit too salty. The pork belly was a bit dry as well.

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  6. Rob VIP

    Salt Lake City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding food and cocktails phenomenal service great atmosphere

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  7. Zylania VIP

    Phoenix21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Popped in here for a happy hour and lunch. Food was delicious. Service was very great. They helped me make a decision on which dish  from the wok -bowl I wanted! Plus probably one of the best French 75 I’ve had in a very long time.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not nearly as good as it has been in the past. Food temp was not good, expensive for what you get and menu has become boring. Too many other places now that serve same or similar cuisine that give you a better value and more imaginative takes.

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  9. Celia

    Phoenix6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered fried rice and it was quite good, not over salted as you will find at some establishments. I ordered it with the braised chicken which was a nice change and gave it a good crunch. I ordered the pornstar martini. When delivered it was brought over with a shot size of champagne and the waiter said in case it is too much. I took a sip and it was a bit more sweeter than I like and I poured in 1/2 the champagne and it was perfect. Good call on the bar staff. We went in the evening on a dark, cloudy and rainy night and the ambience was perfect. It is a bit dark and small but not overly loud. My friend and I might have been the loudest ones there. :-) On a mild night before it gets too hot sitting out on the patio would be ideal. Overall my first experience was nice and my friend and I would definitely visit there again.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time! Our server was very attentive and we were a group of friends catching up and were there for a while and never felt rushed.

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FAQs

Clever Koi - Phoenix offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Clever Koi - Phoenix also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 222-3474.

Clever Koi - Phoenix is rated 4.7 stars by 927 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Clever Koi - Phoenix

4236 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Glenrosa Ave
  • Neighborhood
    North Central Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, American, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a huge lot behind our building.
  • Public transit
    Indian School/Central Ave light rail stop right out front.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We love to take care of our local business and community through our food! We cater small to large office lunches, staff outings offsite, as well as seated events. We can't wait to create something special with you and your team!
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