My partner and I like to consider ourselves foodies, and this place is one of our absolute favorites! Their cocktails are very unique and light and refreshing, which is something I love. Their short rib dumplings are one of the best things I have ever had. Honorable mention for their Boa buns and all of their noodle dishes because they are truly fantastic. Each server we have had here has been notably amazing and we will definitely be back. read more

I really recommend this if you were looking for a great fusion restaurant. To begin with the ambience is very chic lots of low lighting perfect for a date night. There is a long long, long list of cocktails to choose from even mock tails there's really no bad choice on them, but I do recommend the long Thailand, but one and you're definitely done. The menu has a variety of great Asian food to choose from everything from noodles to orange chicken. The servers are very friendly and do not hesitate to give you great recommendations. I do recommend making a reservation because they can get quite busy on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

Clever Koi - Long Thailand - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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A lot of food options to choose from. It's a great restaurant to bring a large party to. Everything we ordered from the menu tasted fine. read more

Clever Koi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Went here awhile ago, loved it! Food was delicious and service was fast despite it being busy

This review is based specifically on our happy hour cocktail experience - I have eaten here before, many years ago and really did enjoy the experience, but it's been a so long, I can't really speak for it at this time, but based on our bar experience, imagine it would still be great! My husband and I were in the vicinity and thought we'd find a happy hour in the area. We really enjoyed our previous experience at Clever Koi, so thought we'd snag a seat at the bar for some beverages. At the time of this review they had a 4-6 Friday happy hour. They offer a couple bucks off of their appetizers and then offer $10 classic cocktails, which they have a nice selection of. Love the inside decor, very vibey and moody while still hovering nice light during the day, perfect option for a date night or have a nice dinner with friends or family. The bartenders were so friendly and on top of it, bringing us the menus promptly, along with water and asked if we had any questions. We only got the name of one of them, Kazton; but both of them were great. I ordered the Bees Knees, that came with a lavender touch and my husband got the Green Point. Both were delicious, perfectly balanced and hit the mark. My husband followed up with a recommendation,to follow his first cocktail (can't recall the name), from the bartender, which he really enjoyed. The food menu looked delicious and they had this kimchi burger as their special that sounded amazing, but alas, we had dinner plans. That being said, we will definitely be putting a pin in it for a a future visit to enjoy! read more

Clever Koi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Hubs and I visited back on a weeknight in January. It was a chilly night and we were craving some warmth and ramen. We've heard great things about Clever Koi so we decided to give them a try. We arrived close to 8 pm and though there were other diners there, the place was not at all busy. We were greeted and seated right away. The space has a nice romantic vibe. We ordered the following: Korean fried mushrooms Calamari fries Vegan ramen + soft egg x2 The Korean fried mushrooms came with maitake mushrooms, daikon sprouts, red sriracha vinaigrette, and sesame seeds. They were very crunchy and tasty, especially with the vinaigrette! The calamari fries came with tempura calamari, mint, furikake, and yuzu aioli. Another tasty app. Hubs and I both ordered the same entree, vegan ramen with a soft egg. Though I appreciated the generous portion and amount of veggies (it was loaded!), I unfortunately did not love the flavor. I would have also preferred a creamier broth. I've heard their ramen is really good, so maybe I just ordered the wrong one. Nonetheless, we had a great experience and would definitely return. There's so much to try! read more

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The food was alright, a little over cooked. The vibe is chill. Did not get much service at the bar. It's open seating but no one check on me. I finally waved a server down. I would go again though. read more

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Always excellent service from all staff members. Never bad service and the food?!!, omg DELICIOUS!!! The bar "artists " are phenomenal when it comes to mixing drinks. read more

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We had dinner there this evening and it was overall a decent experience but I wouldn't return. Short rib dumplings: 2/5 Five steamed dumplings in broth. It came out at room temperature and we had to ask the kitchen to remake it. The second version was noticeably warmer but still not as hot as it should be. I think this dish has potential if they can figure out how to serve it hot. Krazy Fries: 4/5 Came out piping hot! Crispy fries covered with pieces of pork belly. I think the garlic aioli was a bit too heavy handed. Would recommend getting it on the side to preserve the crispness of the fries and pork belly. Chow mein: 3/5 Not sure why they call it chow mein when they use Japanese yakisoba noodles. This dish was tasty but nothing special. It came out hot but the noodles were a bit overcooked. Bulgogi steak (side): 2/5 We ordered bulgogi steak as an added protein to the chow mein. Our server said it would be sliced but it's not thinly sliced the way traditional bulgogi is. The steak was lukewarm and not very tender. It tasted nothing like bulgogi. Fried rice: 3/5 Also decent but nothing special. Came out hot which should be expected of all dishes but it seemed hit or miss here so I'm mentioning it. Orange chicken (side): 3/5 We ordered orange chicken as an added protein to the fried rice. It was four battered pieces coated in an orange glaze. It was hot but overcooked (the chicken was tough and stringy, not tender). Kids chicken karaage and French fries: 5/5 For $10, this was the best value and best executed dish of the evening. The chicken was hot and crispy and tender (not overcooked), and the French fries were very crispy and hot. I think this place is okay if you're not seeking authentic Asian cuisine and not picky about the temperature of your food. read more

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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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Very good food. We got short rib dumplings, shaking beef and chow mein. Everything was devoured. Service was attentive and prompt. We sat outside because it was a nice day. Greats area to be on the patio. read more

I love this place so much. It's our go to place when we want to go out to eat, we've celebrated several special occasions here and every time the food and the service are 10/10. It's a really nice spot, not too loud and it's pretty inside and on the patio. Maya and Micah are the two servers we've had and genuinely both the sweetest, informative, and accommodating people. Also need to highlight - if you're a vegetarian this is the place. They don't just have one veg option that you have to go with they have like 7 that are insanely good. It's so nice to go to a restaurant and actually be able to choose between more than 1 or 2 entrees. They have great vegetarian appetizers too. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant! read more

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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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 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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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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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

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

Clever Koi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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This place has a fantastic menu, everything we have tried is great. Great buns and noodles!!!! The exotic drinks are really tasty!!! The staff are always friendly and the place has a great vibe. 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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AMAZING SERVICE!! WOW! Myka and bacon (the knowledgeable bartender) made our first experience the best! Myka answered all of our question and gave us the best recommendations! All the staff are so well educated on the food and drinks. The food was PHENOMENAL. Rarely do you have a culinary experience that blows you out of the water but clever koi is now top on my list! This place deserves all the praise! please check this place out! read more

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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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

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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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

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 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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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

Love clever koi. The food is great and the servers have always been great! Especially the bartenders who recommended the best drinks! I always bring friends here when visiting. 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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