so good, would definitely visit again. You can taste the flavor in every dish. Service was quick and the staff are great as well.

I love this place. The atmosphere is old world charm meets sleek and chic dining. After a delicious meal I asked for a Hallmark cocktail that embraced the fall. I was delighted with what I was given. Not to sweet with a hint of fall flavors. The rich flavor was not too filling, overall, it was perfect! read more

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I just discovered this little gem of a restaurant, and oh, do I wish I had found it sooner! I went there with my family for brunch/lunch last Sunday, and everything--food and service--was absolutely excellent. The fried rice was outstanding--unlike any I've had before. You didn't have to search for the eggs or the herbs and vegetables; it was all perfectly mixed in, making every bite scrumptious, flavorful, and full of spices. So well-made! The drinks were crafted beautifully and arrived quickly. we didn't have to wait half an hour for them, which was a nice change. The service was exceptional, and I loved how the staff worked together to make sure everything ran smoothly. Everyone was attentive, and the bartender even brought the drinks to our table himself. The bar area is beautiful. I loved this place so much that I tried to go back for lunch, only to realize they're only open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. That's the only downside, but it doesn't take away from how amazing this restaurant is. If you haven't been to Clever Koi, you're definitely missing out. I will be coming back time and time again! Everything was excellent. read more

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Not sure why this place is not always packed. I love their bao's, especially the cauliflower one. Lots of flavor. I came here one evening and it was empty, so obviously service would be great. read more

Loved the Halloween decor, the shaking beef with the rice was very flavorful and a good amount of food. I think the pork bun was the star of the show. read more

Clever Koi - Shaking Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Stopped in for dinner with a bunch of work friends. We heard good things about the restaurant and the atmosphere seemed fun. We were seated pretty quickly and staff was very friendly. I started off with an array of steamed buns (pork belly, Korean hot chicken and soft shell crab). They were all delicious! I would definitely have them again. For my entree I ordered the Spicy Kimchi Ramen. This was a little disappointing. I love kimchi, but the kimchi they used wasn't my favorite. Add the in-house made siracha, it's delicious. I was thinking about giving it a 3, but upped the score to a 4 because of the ambiance and friendly staff. read more

Clever Koi - Steamed buns (Pork belly, Korean hot chicken and Soft Shell Crab). Delicious! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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My boyfriend and I decided to try Clever Koi as our first meal landing in Arizona. We made a reservation, but had some issues with our rental leaving the airport and the restaurant was very accommodating about us running late. Clever Koi is such a cute date night vibe with their interior. We ordered the Steamed Buns (Korean Hot Chicken/Pork Belly/Soft Shell Crab), Short Rib Dumplings, XO Noodles, and Ba New New. Steamed Buns- Our favorite was the Pork Belly. I did wish it was a bigger piece but it was nice and fatty. The chicken was a good spin off of a Popeyes chicken sandwich, but in a bun form. The crab was our least favorite- we weren't a fan of the yuzu aioli. XO Noodles- Snow peas were a bit too crunchy for my liking. It was nothing special and it took too long after we finished our other entrees for the kitchen to make it even though we told our waitress we wanted our food as its cooked. Short Rib Dumplings- The short ribs reminded me of the meats in pho. Broth was flavorful and the broth and dumplings went well together. Ba New New- Sweet fruit drink, but I didn't get a lot of banana tasting to it. Overall, I wanted to like Clever Koi a lot more. The service was a bit slow to get our food ordered. I wasn't sure also why it took so long for the XO Noodles to come out especially after we had finish everything else and it's made on a wok so it should be quick. I was expecting to like the food more from all reading up all the reviews, but it was just ok. The portions were a bit small too, but as for the pricing it wasn't too bad. Maybe I'm used to eating Asian fusion in the OC, but nothing was really special for me to come back. read more

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I've never been to a restaurant that serves ramen. Clever Koi was the only restaurant in DT Gilbert I hadn't tried yet so I was slightly excited to finally try it. Nice setup inside. Very nice ambiance. Service was good. For food I had the Pork Ramen. It was ok. It wasn't hot at all. Very little pork. Noodles were very undercooked for my liking. At home I make 50 cent ramen and add sesame oil, Sriracha, peanut butter, and two eggs. I prefer much more than ramen I had here. It wasn't bad just was expecting something a lot better. read more

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Everything from the buns to the crazy fries to the XO, atmosphere, helpful and friendly service to the wine and mixed cocktails were top-notch! I highly recommend getting something with pork belly. Damn fine stuff! read more

Wow I am surprised I haven't tried this place before! I have been to downtown Gilbert many times and finally came here and tried this amazing restaurant. My table ordered a couple of different things and everything was delicious!!!!! Fabulous ambiance, casual and modern with really attentive service. Now the food and drinks were wonderful!!!!! Things I tried and highly recommend because they were all cooked to perfection and very flavorful , xo noodles, calamari fries, pork dumplings, Szechuan catfish, every single one delicious. I cannot wait to go back as this place is on my list of favorites now! Yum! read more

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My overall experience at Clever Koi was good. The ambiance is modern, clean, and has a great look to it. Our host and waiter were fine--nothing particularly remarkable, and if anything, they came off a bit awkward and clumsy, but they did take care of my table. The ramen was a solid 4/5 experience. I loved the noodles and the broth, but I wasn't a fan of the amount of kimchi, which overpowered the other flavors in the soup. Also, the soft-boiled egg was essentially raw, with the yolk and whites uncooked--not sure how that got missed. On the positive side, the pork belly was generous and crispy. I would likely return to Clever Koi, but the issues I mentioned leave me a bit hesitant. read more

Clever Koi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

My gf and I decided to try Clever Koi since we had never been here before. We were looking for Chinese food and Asian Fusion seemed to fit the bill. Walking into the restaurant at about 1230, I was quite surprised at how empty this place was. We were the only ones at the bar. We ordered some drinks. The enabler was very tasty! For lunch I went with the Szechuan catfish. It had the perfect amount of spice/heat and the flavor was outstanding! The restaurant itself was pleasing to the eye. It was dimly lit, which was nice to not be too bright. The music in the background was not overbearing. This is surely a place I'd recommend to friends and will likely return to. read more

Clever Koi - The Enabler - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I'm certainly not clever and therefore won't be coy about the wonderful dishes and terrific time we had at Clever Koi. Asian Fusion at its finest! An extensive variety of delicious treats with a considerable amount of flavors to excite even the most picky palate. Clever indeed! The entire assortment of dishes ordered were simple, imaginative, flavorful, and well prepared. Every plate was well received. Please see *Photos of the spread and without a doubt you'll be enticed! Service: Although it was dinnertime with the restaurant pretty crowded, service was amazing and prompt from beginning to end. Cannot say enough about how wonderful the entire perch at Clever Koi was. Also noticed many patrons were regulars making it a true comfortable relaxed setting. Come make a stop at Clever Koi to savor the food and drinks. And if thats not enough to reel you in (see what i did there), check out the Happy Hour menu where tasty treats await you at a bargain!! *Extensive food menu plus a marvelous array of wines, cocktails, saké, and beers! Oh My! *Parking never an issue as it is next to a huge parking structure. *We had reservations and glad we did. As always, thank you for reading! Enjoy life and be safe. read more

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Poor customer service! The restaurant canceled my reservation despite of having a 15 minute grace period and me confirming via text that I was on my way. When explaining to staff I had confirmed my reservation and showing them the time and text with a reply from the restaurant on my phone she replied "well I cant see that on my end". I was told there was no inside sitting anymore and my only option was outside, despite of more than 10 visible empty tables. It was extremely disappointing that the restaurant did not honor their grace period! read more

Got the chicken katsu and the bread was soft and chicken was crispy! I liked the aioli it came with as well. Wish it came with a little more fries though. The ambiance was fun - perfect for a date night! read more

Clever Koi - Chicken Katsu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I loved the vibe inside, it was super relaxing and nicely decorated. For starters, I shared the calamari fries with my friend which I really enjoyed. I typically find most fried calamari dishes not very good as they are usually too chewy, but these I really liked as they had a crispy outside, and they were fresh out the fryer. I had the chicken katsu sandwich as my entree with a Thai salad on the side, both I found to be very delicious. The salad was refreshing, and the chicken was juicy with a crisp outside. The bread was lightly toasted and the vegetables and sauce all paired nicely. I did not get a photo, but I tried my friend's steamed bun, and they were the fluffiest and softest steamed buns I have ever had. I loved every single thing I tried! read more

Clever Koi - Chicken Katsu Sandwich - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I was invited by Clever Koi to return again and hopefully have a better experience. I brought a friend with me and dined in around 6:30 pm on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant was much slower this evening and seemed less hectic overall. Our waitress was attentive and helpful throughout the evening. I ordered the fried rice and asked for kimchi braised chicken as the add-on protein. Once I received the dish, I noticed that the chicken didn't seem to look like it had any kimchi incorporated at all in looks or flavor. The waitress confirmed that the kimchi chicken is normally red, while mine was plain looking. However, the kitchen insisted it was the kimchi braised chicken. Either way, it tasted like plain chicken so the waitress gave me a side of kimchi to eat with the dish, which was enjoyable. The fried rice was overall tasty, but had slightly too much ginger for my personal preference to the point where it overpowered the dish. Similarly, the kimchi has strong ginger flavor which is not traditional for kimchi. Overall, a much better experience in terms of service and ambiance. The food was good overall and I appreciated the opportunity to come back and try a new dish. My friend enjoyed the chicken ramen and we both enjoyed our Paloma drinks as well! read more

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My wife and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary, and Sara S. made our very first Clever Koi experience unforgettable. From her spot-on recommendations to her warm, genuine conversation, Sara is an absolute gem. If you're visiting Clever Koi in Gilbert, AZ, do yourself a favor and ask for her! read more

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Food was so good! Service was great! Bar was visually appealing. Atmosphere was modern and cozy. Definitely a great dinner place for a date and then walking through Downtown Gilbert. read more

Amazing cocktails, friendly service and great atmosphere. The beef was too spicy for me. read more

Approved Wow Food aaamAZING SERVICE Supurb, Especially our BARTENDER: Tanner! He was quick, attentive and super helpful with his favorite dishes recommended to us, and it was ALL amazing! And he makes amazing drinks Place is open and clean, food is wow! Definitely recommend anyone and share with all my friends this awesome Restaurant read more

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We were craving Ramen and happened to be at the Farmers Market nearby at lunch time. Everything we ordered was full of flavor and loved it all! All 3 of the steamed buns were so good, will order again! Broth in Pork Ramen was delicious with black garlic oil, loved their kimchi in it, never had ramen with kimchi before and it's now my new favorite! Pot stickers were uniquely good, it's their seasonal special so not in the menu. Our drinks were refreshing and beautiful. We were welcomed at the entrance and our server was wonderful throughout the time being there. Spacious inside, we liked the patio option as our kids wanted to play in grass area, easy access with two entrance on patio. This place is more of a upscale restaurant, nice casual. Price is not too high compared to standard ramen place, but it's more upscale experience for business gatherings, dates, celebrations etc. We will be coming back often, great food and beverages and very friendly staff! read more

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I've tried this place many times since I love a good ramen and they had best ramen advertised. I would certainly say good and ingredients are from scratch, but I'm not sure about the best. The ambiance and service are incredible and I love those aspects but never feel crazy excited towards the grub. Excellent drinks and bosa buns however! read more

This restaurant is the best! The food is amazing, the staff are kind and I absolutely love the ambiance of the place. Would recommend to a friend, I'm a fan of their fried rice and Thai salad. read more

I loved Clever Koi! Omg I can't believe I've never tried this place before! My husband and I went on Mother's Day and it was a nice place for lunch. We went with our 4 year old daughter who got the kids noodles and she loved it! I even found myself eating from her plate. They weren't bland and flavorless like most kids meals. My husband and I shared an order of the soft shell steamed buns and the hot chicken steamed buns. They were absolutely delicious. My husband got the short rib wontons and they were fabulous, they only bad thing was that we wanted more. I ordered the XO noodles and they were delectable. I loved the seafood and the level of heat. Not too spicy and also very flavorful. We got drinks as well and they were all very delicious. I will definitely say this is one of my new favorite Asian fusion places and I will 100% be back. read more

Clever Koi - Soft shell crab and hot chick steamed buns - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I am a hardcore Clever Koi fan! I order the spicy kimchi ramen and its a hit every time. The portion is very big so I always have leftovers for lunch the next day! The restaurant itself is gorgeous and very modern and the service has always been really great with every visit. I wish I got a picture of the my ramen but I was so excited to dig in! read more

Clever Koi - Drink is a Dark and Stormy - super yummy! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We made it on over for Saturday night dinner. First time trying this place out and so we didn't know what to expect. The hostess quickly greeted us and sat us down. The inside is really cute and you can see the kitchen area from any seat in the house. They also have an outside patio, we opted for inside this time around. The server was super friendly and attentive and he brought us some water right away. He explained to us the menu / drinks and told us their most popular items. We decided to try out all the top dishes. We ordered the pork belly steam buns, the pork ramen, a chicken fried rice, and the XO noodles. Oh and I also got myself a drink. I think it was the Scarlet Sora? Omg I cant remember the name... The pork buns came out first. This was our first time trying out pork buns and we really enjoyed them. The meat was very flavorful and crispy. My niece felt like her ramen was missing something and she was not a fan of the broth. The grilled chicken for the fried rice was soooooo good. The flavor was on fire. The rice had way too much ginger for our liking and that was literally all we could taste, blah. The XO noodles were a big no for us, we definitely did not like them. The noodles were also a bit too mushy. Service was really good and we appreciate how attentive our server was. I would definitely give them another try in the future.. read more

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I had a glowing review here, but after tonight I'm not sure about this place. The inside of the restaurant only had two tables seated. The rest was completely empty. I asked for an indoor table and was told the wait would be 45 minutes. This makes no sense. If the restaurant really was reserved up it would take longer than 45 minutes to flip tables that aren't seated yet. read more

I came here with my boyfriend a while back to have some their ramen and havent been back for a while. Recently went back and tried out some of their other menu items and was not disappointed. Their food was delicious and flavorful. The special that they had the night we went was their swordfish and it was probably my favorite. I wish they had it all the time. Their Katsu sandwich was nice and crispy with a delicious sauce. I definitely recommend coming here and the service here was great every time I came here. I love the nice cozy atmosphere as well! Amazing food and service! read more

Clever Koi - Scarlet Sora and Old Fashion - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I absolutely love this place. We have celebrated Bdays and anniversaries here and it's always a great time. The food and service are always on point and the drinks are so bomb! We'll be back for date night next week. read more

Clever Koi - Sara makes the best cocktails! His and hers (margarita and vodka gimlet) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Went for the first time to the Clever Koi Sunday night this week. Service was fine, the people were nice. But we didn't go to just meet nice people. We went to eat. We had their Pad See Ewwww. There was nothing Thai about it. I'd wager they cooked it in oil and added tons of soy sauce and that's it. It was super salty and just not good. I tried to tell the server when she asked me if I'd like it boxed and I said, I'm not eating that. But she didn't catch on. Fast forward to an hour later when my wife had a major upset stomach and couldn't sleep. I also didn't see any Thai cooks. That would help. I had high hopes too. read more

This place used to be AMAZING few years back one of my favs. But unfortunately it's just not the same anymore :(. They got rid of their soft shell crab bun, and the quality of there ramen has totally changed. What use to be a rich creamy addicting tonkotsu broth, is now greasy and over salted. I wonder why things have changed so much :( read more

Decided to celebrate my new job dinner at Clever Koi in Downtown Gilbert. I wanted something upscale but not black-tie fancy. This place was perfect date night/low-key celebration atmosphere. They had many choices of appetizers. For starters, my table ordered the Tuna Chips; a tuna crudo with a sweet honey marinade over wonton chips. This dish was topped with various veggies like daikon micro-greens. My favorite part of the dish was the herb aioli smeared on the side of the dish to scrape up with the chips. Our entrees consisted of Pork Ramen, Shaking Beef, Fried rice, and Chicken Katsu Sando. The bread on the Chicken Katsu came out burnt (probably just a bad day) but the Katsu was well seasoned, I do wish there were more sauce in the sandwich, it was a bit dry. The Shaking beef was full of flavor and delicious. As for the service, the employees were friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I'm excited for my next visit here :) read more

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I will always rave about this spot. They have great noodles and I love that they have a specialty cocktail menus that that switch up every now and then! But the drinks are where it's at *chefs kiss* read more

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We adventured out here around 7pm and it was packed. Luckily, we found parking in the garage and were seated right away. Their menu had a variety of choices and a lot sounded good. We ordered the 2 Pork Belly Bun and a Hot Korean Chicken Bun (all 3 for $13.50 or $5 for 1), the Korean Fried Mushrooms ($11), the Katsu Sandwich ($15), Pork Ramen ($16.50), Riding The Pine ($12), and Desert Tea ($12). We waited a few minutes before our drinks came out. The Riding The Pine was not bad and tasty. The Desert Tea was strong and would be good if you loved mezcal. The food came out a long time later. The Pork Belly Bun was decent and the Hot Korean Chicken Bun was good. The Korean Fried Mushrooms were interesting and probably something to try out. The Katsu Sandwich tasted okay to me and the fries were not bad. The Pork Ramen was not your typical ramen and the chasu pork was the only thing that was good in it. Everything else was just okay to me. Clever Koi was more for the atmosphere and I thought the food here was okay. read more

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Tonights visit was great, from service to dinner. Tuesday/Wednesday special is 2 rice or noodle dishes and 4 cocktails or 1 bottle of wine for $60. We happened to be down the street at a food truck festival, and called ahead to ask about the wait. The same person greeted us as we walked in and immediately sat us at the table of our choice. We ordered a Malbec for the Tuesday happy hour dinner. Unfortunately they were out, the bartender came over to let us know and then brought us a sample of his favorite comparable wine, which was a Bordeaux. It was great. We ordered the Pad Thai and Chow Mein. Both flavorful and the perfect portion amount for you to be full but not stuffed. I added the Kimchi Cauliflower Steam Bun at the end. I have never had one in my life and this was probably the best intro experience. The Cauliflower was hot and crispy, the flavor was amazing and the kimchi and sriracha mayo flavors were a perfect compliment. Our waiter was good with checking in and casual conversation. I had a free steam bun offer from previously checking in(apparently at the location on Central). The manager allowed me to use it when she didn't have to do that. I appreciate that very much, and even if she had said no, I would have understood. Thanks for tonight. We had a great night thanks to Clever Koi Gilbert. See you guys soon. read more

Clever Koi - Kimchi Cauliflower Bun - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Just a little girls night out....we sat at a high top in the bar and both of the bartenders were AWESOME!!! I hadn't been here in years and quickly remembered how delicious the food was. Our favorite was the Chilled Noodle Salad! They have a pretty good happy hour and the service is great. read more

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Staff was exceptional from the moment we walked in being greeted until we said goodbye. We've been in a few times since and Kenzie F is always extremely friendly, accommodating & professional. She's a benefit to your staff. Let's just say this Japanese & Chinese cuisine inspired menu is outstanding. It's an opening style kitchen that you can watch the meals being prepared by the chefs. They have a beautiful cocktail bar and are known for their mixed drinks. Supposedly, they've got a killer happy hour with $6 cocktails, an amazing food deals on Mondays & Tuesdays. We started with the calamari sticks. It's accompanied by two sauces they create in house.FYI-You can purchases these as well. They are BOTH so delicious! The red is similar to a sriracha but better and the green is like a verde with a flare. This has been the best squid we've ever had out. It's cooked to perfection and the consistency is so light & tender. It's a must try if you like seafood! My husband and my son absolutely enjoy the steamed Bao Buns. The soft crab is their favorite however they're all good. The two times we've been even though the menu had many set items, they're willing to mix things up often. I've had the Korean hot chicken substituted in the ramen ( in place of pork) and it's superb. Also, had it in place of the duck in the curry dish and just as extremely delish. The presentation of the food is spot on for quality & quantity. Everything was inviting & memorable including the service. If you haven't been to the Clever Koi, you've got to go check it out! read more

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Amazing new menu!! I tried the Orange Chicken and it is definitely my favorite now! I absolutely loved it! The outdoor patio was enjoyable and our server was pleasant and attentive. I would highly recommend you give it a try! read more

This review is two months late but I remembered the experience so clearly because the main dishes was so bad. We visited back in December 18th, 2022. Me and my boyfriend planned out a date since we wanted to visit White Rabbit after eating dinner, so we looked around on Yelp/Google to see the restaurants around Downtown Gilbert. We were able to be seated within 5 minutes of getting there without reservations, the interior was such a vibe so we were excited to try the food as well, it was open kitchen too so customers are able to see the kitchen staff as well, cute! We were greeted by our server and got our drinks. We asked for recommendations after looking for a bit and decided to order calamari fries ($13) as an appetizer, steamed buns (3 for $15), chose the pork belly/korean hot chicken/soft shell crab, lemon pepper chicken ramen ($18), and the house pad thai with crispy chicken added ($17 + $7). Calamari fries were dry but it was okay, pork belly and korean hot chicken buns were great, but what's going on with the ramen and pad thai? How do you mess up two simple Asian dishes? The pad thai was sour and the ramen was bland. Was the leaves included in the pad thai for decoration? We each had one or two bites of the pad thai and we just left the rest of it for the waitress to take. The only bearable dish was the ramen, we were super hungry so we ate what we could. I really didn't understand why the ratings was high after the experience. It's in a nice location, but it's bad cuisine trying to mask themselves as upscale quality. Service was okay, I hope the server was just having a bad day. Not the cooks fault because it's what they were taught. We kept quiet and just took the damage of wasting $70 on bad food, that's the risk you take when trying out new places. Really disappointing, won't be coming back. read more

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