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    Red Curry Shrimp
    Lisa M.

    We ordered lunch for takeout on a Thursday afternoon. The food was done right on time! We ordered steamed dumplings and the red curry shrimp and both were great. I will definitely be back again!

    Edward P.

    Love this place! Quick service and food is fresh and hot!!!!! So many vegetarian options!

    Soft shell crab
    Lisa B.

    This place was so good, we came back 2 nights later for dinner. It hit the spot again. My dining partner got the same thing, Duck Ramen, and this time I tried the Soft Shell Crab Bowl with ramen instead of Udon noodles. It was also delicious, plus very filling with 2 full crabs. The tempura batter was light and the crabs very crispy. The aioli sauce was very tasty. The broth was a very different broth from the Duck Ramen, almost o touch of sweetness, and was packed with delicious roasted shiitake mushrooms. We got some of the chicken dumplings to start, and they were also wonderful. The sauce it comes with tasted like a barbecue sauce.

    Scallop bao bun special
    Janelle O.

    Definitely 5 stars because everything we ate was absolutely delicious! We started with the special appetizer that day which was scallop bao buns. The scallops (and onions that came with them) were cooked and seasoned to perfection. We also had the saigon salad with chicken. It was full of fresh veggies and the dressing was to die for, with just the right amount of tanginess. Finally, we got the red curry coconut shrimp noodle bowl. The broth was somehow both rich and light. Service was friendly and efficient. This place is only a couple of blocks from Mallory Square, so check it out when you are in the area!

    Marisol F.

    Once upon a time I used to really enjoy this place when they used to be located on Southard Street; then they closed and I was disappointed (even though I do like the place that opened in the old location). Then recently my husband and I learned that Kojin was back and was located right by the Tropic Cinema on Eaton Street. Of course we made sure to check the new location out. The place is really nice looking and much more light than the old location. The bar counter is really nice and the painted murals are amazing looking but they are also the reason I probably won't be back. A incident occurred and you can read about it where my hubby Glenn G wrote a review but regardless of what occurred the owner was acting cold to us and we were not enjoying ourselves, which is a shame since the food is good. Wish you luck Kojin but it'll be without my support unfortunately

    veggie miso
    Mathylda D.

    Always so good, best place in Key West for ramen/soup on a colder or rainy day. Service is always friendly and the art on the walls is awesome!

    House ramen
    Joana S.

    House ramen was amazing!! I would get it again. The service was fast as well. We were a walk in and got sat immediately. I love the artwork on the walls. Very detailed and it was fun looking at it while waiting for food. Come here if you are in Key west!

    Dragon bowl
    Christa K.

    Such a great place! My fiancé and I stopped in a few weeks ago looking for a cozy bowl of ramen on an unusually chilly Key West evening. We walked in and immediately loved the vibe. It was cozy, quiet, and dimly lit. We were greeted and told to sit wherever we would like. We chose to sit at the bar and ordered drinks. Our server- I think the owner- was amazing! Super friendly and helpful with recommendations. We ended up ordering the bao buns, dragon bowl, and chicken ramen. Everything was fresh, pretty, and super tasty. The bao buns....still thinking about how delicious they were! We knew we hit the right spot as regulars were stopping in to pick up to go orders. The staff were friendly with everyone and made everyone who walked in the door feel welcome. We have been coming to Key West for years and are so happy to have found this spot.

    Duck Ramen
    Glenn G.

    TAKING MY TIME MACHINE BACK TO 2013... After finishing off another round of drinks, we wonder over to Eaton Street to Mr. Z's for a late night meal in order to avoid doing the Duval Krawl; and across the street we discovered Kojin. They were closed at this hour but it intrigued us to return the very next dat. I'd be lying to say we didn't love the Pho and Ramen. It was then that we began to visit somewhat regularly. Eventually, we left the keys and we learned that Kojin closed its doors... RETURNING TO 2024... I was eating dinner at MISO HAPPY SUSHI and I made a comment that I remember when this was the location of Kojin and the waiter told us that Kojin has reopened. Coincidently the next morning I was picking up donuts at GLAZED and who happens to be next door... the "new" Kojin. Wife and I were excited so we came in for lunch that day.... The original location was a bit tight but this place has space (not huge but open enough that tables aren't on top of each other). The walls were colorful with lovely art (assumed to be a gorgeous wallpaper) and the counter bar was welcoming and nice to see the overhead menu. TAKE A SEAT... We stepped over to a high-top table by a wall; the table was very wobbly, so I moved the table about 3 inches to stable it against the wall. Oops ! The owner came over and sternly said the table can't touch the wall due to the painted mural... I understand and I apologized... we moved to the bar counter since the table still wobbled and the owner didn't offer any remedy (just reprimanded me and that's that). Now we're at the bar and he's dry with us... not sure if he's upset about the interaction or if this is just how he is. Moving forward we ordered a share dish and he took our order (somewhat coldly). FOOD... We shared a STEAMED TOFU BUN... it had pickled cucumbers and hoisin sauce. Tofu is not my thing but it was good and, more importantly, my wife really enjoyed it. When we ordered our main dishes, I took the time to apologize again. He said it was fine (but not sure if really okay or not; hard to read this guy since he has a great poker face). I like that at the bar you can see the staff make many of the dishes; I ended up having their DUCK RAMEN; the duck was delicious and the broth was excellent... BUT.... I tried my wife's dish and I loved it even more. She had their SOFT SHELL CRAB TEMPURA and the Udon Noodles and broth were amazing (so was the soft shell crab). FINAL THOUGHTS... While eating, other guests had come and go and we noticed they received a better attitude and he even managed to smile at them. I get it, he invested in these murals and cares about protecting them... I'd do the same but why not put a low top table by it (then it wouldn't be about to bump or touch the mural). And I apologized (more than once) but he remained cold to us... even when trying to break the ice, and told him how good the food was, didn't seem like he wanted to be bothered by us... LOVE THE FOOD ---- BUT ---- FELT UNWELCOME

    Beef Pho with rice noodles, mango and pineapple salad, bbq pork belly bao's!

    My daughter and I visit here every time we are in town! She has celiac disease and can't have wheat. She gets the beef Pho with rice noodles. This is our favorite noodle place and we travel a bit. Excellent service. This is a hidden gem in KW! Pork belly Bao's were amazing!!! I could have ate a dozen of them!

    Dumplings
    Timothy W.

    Just amazing! All most don't want to tell you about this place to make it busy.. great food great people!

    Dragon bowl and the red coconut shrimp

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    2 months ago

    Great find next to the theater. Food was amazing and the service was great. We felt like old friends and locals.

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    The noodle dishes are amazing and even the rice dishes were very good extra credit they had mochi ice cream Japanese!

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    Very good of food and environment! Highly recommended. Location is convenient and on a quiet street.

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