I went for dinner and was one of their first reservations. The decor was very fresh, muted, light wood tables and simple decor with that splash of blue. The service was great! Water glass was always filled and the food was made to order and put on the table in less than 15 mins. So good! I ordered a yuzu lager (never heard of a thing) it was refreshing on a hot summer day visiting museums. And the chicken karaage was a good sized portion and the ponzu was very bright. A nice acid punch! I had the shio ramen for my entree and I slurped it down so fast I could've ordered two. But, I digress, but I wanted the strawberry gelato for dessert. It was so creamy, and had bits of matcha butter cake (a nice take on a midwestern staple, gooey butter cake). The price was nice as well, for three courses I spent less than $60 bucks for dinner. A win for me. And a staple for any trip to Cincy. read more

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We made a reservation for a Tuesday night and were seated right away. It has an open kitchen with seating on two sides of it. Our server, Genevieve, was lovely and attentive. We ordered a bottle of the Gruner Veltliner (well-priced), our friends ordered beer and seltzer. Here is what we ordered and our thoughts: Wagyu skewer - There were three 3/4-inch square pieces of beef that we thought could have been more tender. Did not seem like Wagyu, just Black Angus beef. One of the pieces was so chewy I had to spit out some of it. For $16, I would not order this again. Gyoza - the presentation was different for sure. They let the sauce crystallize in the pan, then served them upside down. The flavors were authentic though. Bao Buns - our friends loved them and ate every single morsel! Chicken Karaage - FANTASTIC! Generous portion and choice of sauces. Sushi Rolls - of the four that were ordered, the table liked the Ludlow roll the best. The sushi was good, but since we live in West Chester, we would not travel to Clifton for the sushi. I was disappointed that Kiki doesn't offer more types of Ramen. I really wanted to have Tonkatsu that night, but they only had Shio and Kimchi. read more

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Excellent food, service, and scene. I would always prefer more noise dampening in restaurants to hear conversations better, but overall an enjoyable experience! read more

Stopped here because it's a DDD which means Guy Fieri from Food Network at here. I got a salmon roll and chicken karaage. He got mushroom curry and pickles. It was unique and yummy. The sauce with the chicken was amazing! read more

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Service was outstanding. Ambiance is very casual. I tried the KUSHIYAKI WAGYU, the Shio Ramen, the special which was scallops Ramen and the College Hill Roll sushi roll. The Wagyu being the favorite! Melted in our mouths. I will definitely be back! read more

Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They answered my questions about items on the menu. It was difficult to choose from their lunch menu bowls. I ordered the Shio Ramen with pork belly, green onion, a tea marinated egg and rayu The pork belly was perfectly tender. The broth's deep flavor was perfectly spiced. My friend ordered the grilled chicken bowl with fried shallots and koshomayo. He raved about how delicious it was! Kiki's offers free, validated parking in an adjacent lot. read more

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People seem to love this place but I guess I don't get the hype...maybe people come for the ramen and the sushi and love it, but I wasn't in the mood for either. I am also a gluten free pescetarian and there were only a few things I could eat. What I did get was good but a little excessively priced for the value. We tried the salmon skewer, the curry, the tempura veggies and some edamame. The tempura veggies were my favorite. A friend did get sushi and enjoyed it. Parking in the lot was handy but don't stay more than 90 minutes! Also, as we were wrapping up (and waiting for one more food order) our waiter told us someone else had our table and we had to leave.... huh?! You just sold us more food. It was weird. I guess it works for some but I wasn't a huge fan. read more

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We had been going to other location and were excited to try out their new shop. The food was great and the service was awesome. We will be back again! read more

First time here and would definitely come again. Next time we'll take advantage of the free validated parking. Our server Danni was great! She was personable and great at her job. She knew the food well and helped us make great choices. Hubby had the kimchi ramen and hamachi hand roll. I went with the shio ramen and negitoro roll. Every bite was thoroughly enjoyed! The kimchi ramen was spicy but not overly so. Our eggs were cooked perfectly. I loved the broth in my shio ramen and the pork was so tender! Our hand rolls excellent as well. The fish was fresh and was a nice appetizer before the ramen. All in all a wonderful lunch! read more

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Loved the experience at Kiki! The pork buns were so good, the fact that they steam their own buns shows up in the freshness. The staff was very friendly. The Ramen quantity was just the right amount the the pork belly was rich and delicious. The downtown sushi roll was excellent and love the scallops too. The restaurant is super cozy and I can't t wait to do back. read more

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Finally! It's open in Clifton! I've loved this place since it was in College Hill, and when I learned it was moving to my neighborhood I almost cried. MAKE A RESERVATION for the newest gem in Clifton's crown, because this spot is hoppin'. All of the OG favorite are on the menu, but now there are two really cool additions: 1.) They serve sushi now! I saw some delectable rolls coming out of the open-concept kitchen, and I may have to give it a try if I can ever walk away from the shio ramen. There's no decent sushi within a mile of Ludlow, so to see such quality rolls coming out of a place up the street makes my mouth water. 2.) For a limited time Kiki is BYOB! They don't have a liquor license just yet, so in the meanwhile they're BYOB. Bring your own, or be completely extra and call Mike at Ludlow Wines just up the street. He delivers for free! Tell him Holly sent you! The food was phenomenal: *the shio ramen has handmade noodles and tea eggs that are so tasty you may as well go ahead and order an extra one *the curry pan was perfectly fried, and the sauce underneath was a perfect balance of sweet-n-sour with a bit of smoke * the cabbage UNDER the shishito peppers was the star of that dish. I'd absolutely just eat a bowl of that peppery cabbage. The shishito was good, don't get me wrong, but the cabbage is a show-stopper. If you liked this place even a little over in College Hill, you're going to like the new location even more. Same great food, same great people, same great service, and same great menu choices. This is what an expansion should look like. read more

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Super amazing experience here. I'm sad to just be trying it because it will be one of my favorites to go to! All my food I could tell had fresh well sourced ingredients! It was my first time trying tempura veggies and I will be back for it. The sauce really pulls it all together. The oysters as always are great and the little syringe of hot sauce they give you is super fun and cute! The sushi was great and could tell it was better quality than most in Cincinnati. The kimchi roll took me by surprise! The ramen was a bit smaller portion than other places but it was packed with noodles. I did just wish the broth had a bit more flavor and depth to it. Over all a great meal to catch up with friends or family over! read more

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absolutely wonderful experience here. Super charming location with lots of natural lighting. Attentive staff with a menu that wasn't overwhelming but also diverse and not limited. Fresh, delicious food at very reasonable prices. Honestly went here on a whim and it was delicious. Try the salmon sashimi if you like salmon, and 13 dollars for their ramen is a steal. Amazing dinner. read more

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Was pleasantly surprised to discover this new restaurant in Ludlow. Had to try a spread of items to get the full experience. Service was great, we were consistently greeted and checked on by all servers in the building. Additionally, our courses were timed impeccably, bringing out the next dish as we were about to finish up the last. The pork buns were an obvious winner - must try. Everything came out to our liking and this was plenty of food for two! The ambiance was great, it's BYOB plus the kitchen is front and center- very food network esque. Will be back to Kiki! read more

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Overall love the food here, prices not necessarily worth it, and service was lacking. It was our first visit to the new location, and even on a weeknight you should make a reservation; luckily we only had to wait about 10 minutes and there are plenty of shops to explore nearby. The menu is very similar to the College Hill location so we got to have our favorites that we have been missing. The open kitchen concept left the restaurant very smoky, stuffy, and smelling of something burning. Pacing of the meal was fine; portions are small so get several things to share; had to ask for water refills, and the kimchi ramen was too salty for me. Overall would return, but probably just for apps - if I want ramen I will go to Mei. read more

After wanting to go for ages, but missing my chance to visit their college Hill location, I met an old friend for lunch at Kiki's new home in Clifton. We met up at 11:30 and I was pleased to see the welcoming, stylish restaurant filled by the time we left an hour later. I absolutely adore Ramen and will take advantage of any opportunity to get my Ramen fix. Kiki's gave me that opportunity. I had the Shio Ramen with pork belly, green onion, tea marinated egg and rayu. It was delicious, very flavorful and hearty. Service was impeccable and if you park in the lot, Kiki's will validate your parking. read more

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Finally tried Kiki's new location in Clifton! This is in gaslight, and has a convenient free parking lot next door as well as a new record store. Had some great karaage to start (wasabi Mayo dip), and the fam really enjoyed the ramen (noodles were fresh and springy). I tried the pork belly and cabbage bowl-the cabbage was surprisingly fresh, peppery, and a bit sweet. Nice quick lunch in the area! read more

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The food was good. The service was slow; I think they had only one waiter for the whole restaurant. Ambiance is just okay. I think the restaurant will do well in this college town. I'm looking forward to visiting again. I didn't jump for joy, but had a smile on my face. read more

The sushi was amazing and the service was great. the edamame was served chilled, which was a little different, but overall good experience!! read more

Kiki On Ludlow - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place was so good! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service was on point l - everyone was super friendly. They have some of the best sushi nigiri in Cincy!! Fresh and worth the money. They do have a parking lot that looks like you need to get validated, but we just did street parking and it was easy. We'll definitely be back for more sushi and to try some of the other fun stuff on the menu! read more

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We always have amazing experiences at Kiki's on Ludlow. All the food choices are so good, we don't know what to pick when we go in. Friday night we got a seat at the high top table. We ordered Seaweed salad- my favorite! And my husband had sushi and I had kimchee ramen. So good! Will be back! read more

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Great food service and ambiance in a lovely little neighborhood. This will be a regular spot for us since moving here.

I'm a long time Kiki fan/regular, and for good reason. Kiki 2.0 both in service and food is even better than their old place, and that's saying something from someone who ate there too many times to count. My favorite thing about the new Kiki is the sushi/sashimi menu. Everything on there has been exceptional and delicious and fresh. My favorite is the spicy tuna roll and the salmon sashimi. We also like a lot of our old favorites like the ramen, the pork buns, and the karaage. Every one of the folks that work there is kind and friendly and makes you feel welcomed. read more

Not only tied for the best ramen in Cinci but easily on the list of best Ramen I have ever had. Amazing food, solid service. Atmosphere is on par with the old location. read more

Incredible service and divine food. The fried cauliflower was one of the best dishes I've ever had on any continent. Bright and happy ambiance. read more

Kiki On Ludlow - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Caveat, I was just in Japan in December 2025. It was an enjoyable space. I had the Shio Ramen the ingredient were good. I enjoyed the noodles. The broth was bland. We had the Ludlow and College Hill roll. I felt the rice was dry. The fish cuts were good. The tuna was fresh and soft. The soy sauce on the table was gluten free which is fine but not common I'd let people know this and offer regular soy sauce. read more

Every dish was so delicious, I can't say enough good things. As a vegetarian, I had the best meal I've had in a while. Our waitress brought samples of a few different sake, since our original choice was sold out. Kiki is one of my favorite places, definitely worth a visit! read more

Kiki's is great! We live in clifton and so happy they moved here. Perfect every time we are there. We love the food! Ramen is always so good. read more

delicious food! wonderful service, would highly recommend, some of the best sushi in Cincinnati!

Really wonderful food. Highly recommend the pork buns. Service is good--friendly staff. It's a bit loud, and they don't have their liquor license yet, but they're working to fix both. read more

First time in the new joint- lively aesthetic- food and service are great- miss the old joint tho

On a whim, we stopped in for a late night meal. It was packed and we didn't have a reservation but they worked a few miracles and found room for us. The pork buns, kimchi, and cauliflower were excellent. Good vibes overall. read more

our server was phenomenal, however, the shio ramen was very bland & all the portions were small for what you pay. and they will charge you $1 for requesting hot sauce. Also if its your birthday, theres no free dessert ( which is fine, but that would have elevated the experiencia. The kimchi ramen included one thin sliver of tofu and three pieces of the cabbage, it was disappointing. read more

Our dinner at KiKi Clifton was just OK. On the positive side, the food is actually quite good, but the portions are very small...and I'm a small eater! Our seaweed salad for $11 was tiny. My partner's scallop skewer had just 2 scallops. I will say that my jackfruit bao buns were delicious. Also, the service was quite friendly and good, but was actually too fast! The food came out almost right away. As for beverages - there was no tea at all, and no coffee. My biggest issue was THE NOISE. Although we arrived very early - 5:30 - hoping to avoid LOUD NOISE, we were wrong. The place was so loud, we could barely have a conversation. We won't be back. read more

Overpriced sushi. Very small portions. Very loud Hard to have a conversation. There are lots of other Sushi restaurants that are just as good. Won't be coming back. read more

Fantistic meal. Everything we had was amazing. BYOB. We loved the pork buns, the curry pan, sushi roll (college hill), and the salmon and scallop skewers. Everything had a great flavor and cooked perfectly. Love this new place in the gaslight district! read more

Awful experience. Didn't put our order in and then overcharged. Not Okay. Food very mid.