Clever Koi - Phoenix

4.7

881 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
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.

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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
(602) 222-3474
Website
http://www.thecleverkoi.com/
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!

Location
4236 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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

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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

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

Popular dishes

Thai Salad$11.00
Napa cabbage / red bell pepper / celery / carrots / edamame / cilantro leaves / crushed peanuts / crispy won tons / bang bang dressing
Calamari Fries$12.00
Tempura / mint / furikake / yuzu aioli
Krazy Fries$13.00
Frites street fries / hoisin / tonkatsu / black pepper garlic aioli / pork belly / scallion / sesame
Korean Fried Mushrooms$11.00
Maitaki mushrooms / red sriracha vinaigrette / celery leaves / sesame seeds
Koi Kung Pao Vegetables$12.00
Curry cauliflower / napa cabbage / celery / carrots / bean sprouts / chili de arbol / red miso beets / celery leaves / sesame seeds / rice
Tuna Chips$13.50
Prawn chips / honey chili tuna crudo / herb aioli / pickled carrots / soy marinated fresno chilies / daikon sprouts

Steamed Buns

$5 each / 3 for $13.50

Pork Belly
Peanuts / cilantro / house pickles / hoisin
Soft Shell Crab
Cucumber slaw / sesame / yuzu aioli / szechuan garlic
Korean Hot Chicken
Crispy chicken thigh / gochujang hot sauce / house pickles / crispy shallots
Kimchi Cauliflower
Fuji apple / sesame seeds / gochujang aioli / scallions

Dumplings

$14 / 5 per order / additional dumplings $2 each

Pig Face
Braised pork cheeks / house red sriracha / kimchi
Short Rib
Gastrique onions / lemongrass broth / shiitake tare / cilantro leaves / garlic oil

Sandwich

Katsu$15.00
Crispy chicken cutlet / tonkatsu / house aioli / cabbage / toasted white bread. Choice of frites street fries or thai salad

Noodles

Pork Ramen$17.00
Tonkotsu tare / house stock / chashu pork / soft egg / kimchi / bean sprouts / mushrooms / scallions / garlic oil
Spicy Kimchi Ramen$17.00
5 spice shoyu tare / paitan / house stock / soft egg / confit kimchi chicken / house kimchi / bean sprouts / scallions / chili oil / chili crisp
Lemon Pepper Chicken Ramen$17.00
Paitan / house stock / confit lemon chicken / soft egg / bean sprouts / mushrooms / confit tomatoes / corn / scallions
Vegan Shoyu$17.00
Shitake tare / lemongrass stock / tofu chashu / confit tomatoes / mushrooms / miso beets / gastrique red onions / bean sprouts / scallions / garlic oil
Chilled Sesame Noodles$12.00
Bang bang sauce / gastrique onions / pickled carrots / cucumbers / corn / cilantro / peanuts / chili crisp / scallions / sesame seeds

From the Wok

Fried Rice$12.00
Scrambled egg / carrots / red bell pepper / edamame / scallion / garlic / ginger / crispy shallots / napa cabbage / soy / seasame oil
Shaking Beef$17.00
Woked filet cuts / broccolini / grape tomato / soy marinated freso chilies / gastrique onions / bok choy / scallion batons / sesame oil / furikake / served with rice
House Pad Thai$12.00
Rice noodles / scrambled egg / carrots / daikon / bean sprouts / scallion / peanuts / cilantro / sesame seeds
Chow Mein$12.00
Yakisoba noodle / snap peas / carrots / napa cabbage / bean sprouts / bok choy / radish sprouts / soy
XO Noodles$17.00
Yakisoba noodle / shrimp & scallops / pork belly / bean sprouts / snap peas / daikon / crispy shallots / scallions
Szechuan Catfish$17.00
Bok choy / ginger / chili oil / arbol chili / fresh garlic / snap peas / broccoli / served with rice

Proteins

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken$7.00
Kimchi Braised Chicken$7.00
Crispy Chicken Thigh$7.00
Braised Chicken Thigh$7.00
Pork Belly$6.00
Steak$9.00
Shrimp$6.00
Grilled Tofu$4.00
Soft Egg$1.00
Scrambled Egg$1.00

Happy Hour Daily

Open to 6pm

$2 Off - Thai Salad
Napa cabbage / red bell pepper / celery / carrots / edamame / cilantro leaves / crushed peanuts / crispy won tons / bang bang dressing
$2 Off - Koi Kung Pao Vegetables
Curry cauliflower / napa cabbage / celery / carrots / bean sprouts / chili de arbol / red miso beets / celery leaves / sesame seeds / rice
$2 Off - Katsu
Crispy chicken cutlet / tonkatsu / house aioli / cabbage / toasted white bread. Choice of frites street fries or thai salad
$2 Off - Pork Ramen
Tonkotsu tare / house stock / chashu pork / soft egg / kimchi / bean sprouts / mushrooms / scallions / garlic oil
$2 Off - Vegan Shoyu
Shitake tare / lemongrass stock / tofu chashu / confit tomatoes / mushrooms / miso beets / gastrique red onions / bean sprouts / scallions / garlic oil
$2 Off - Chilled Sesame Noodles
Bang bang sauce / gastrique onions / pickled carrots / cucumbers / corn / cilantro / peanuts / chili crisp / scallions / sesame seeds
$2 Off - XO Noodles
Yakisoba noodle / shrimp & scallops / pork belly / bean sprouts / snap peas / daikon / crispy shallots / scallions
Classic Cocktails & Glasses of Wine$7.00
Draft Beers$4.00

Happy Hour - It Takes Two

Every Monday & Tuesday

Any Two Rice or Noodle Dishes + 4 Classic Cocktails -or- A Bottle of Wine$60.00

House Cocktails

The Enabler$12.00
George dickel 12yr whiskey / hibiscus bitters / grilled lemon juice / grade b maple syrup / smoked maldon sea salt. Our og whiskey sour. Served short with a 2x2 ice cube
Riding the Pine$12.00
Gun club 100 proof gin / lillet rouge aperitif / lime juice / passionfruit syrup. A tropical aperitif. Served short, on the rocks
Lemongrass Swizzle$12.00
Monopolowa vodka / cucumber water / yuzu / lime / lemongrass syrup. Light and crushable. Served tall, over crushed ice
Long Thailand Iced Tea$12.00
Denizen rum / el distilador blanco tequila / evan williams 100 proof bourbon / jelink fernet / thai tea / coconut syrup. Just like the good old days. Served tall, over crushed ice
BA New New$12.00
Denizen rum / heirloom genepy / tempus fugit banane / vanilla syrup / lime / muddled banana / angostura float. Doctor recommended. Served tall, over crushed ice
Lt. Pandan$12.00
Rayu mezcal / ramazotti / tamarindo / lemon / pandan foam. Citrus smokes herbs. Served up
Almost Always Bad News$12.00
Hamilton 86 proof & 151 proof demerara rum / house zombie mix / lime. "One for the ditch". Served tall, over crushed ice
Mr. Cool Breeze$12.00
Suntori toki whisky / maison rouge cognac / spiced vanilla syrup / trinity bitters / absinthe rinse. "Who is spencer rattler?". Served short
Scorpion Bowl (For Two)$24.00
Denizen rum / monopolowa gin / el presidente brandy / orgeat / passionfruit syrup / orange / lime. Must be good at sharing. Served in a scorpion bowl
Rum Old Fashion$12.00
Ron colon rum / plantation o.f.t.d / Demerara syrup / blackstrap bitters. My first pair of timberlands. Served short, on a 2x2 cube
Pagoda$12.00
Baijiu / green chartruese / velvet falernum / grilled pineapple bitters / pineapple / lemon. Love is a battlefield. Served up
License to Drive$12.00
Rittenhouse rye / house sweet vermouth / solera cream sherry / angostura & peychauds bitters. JJ's favorite. Served up

Classics

$11 after / $7 happy hour

Gimlet
Vodka or gin / thai basil / lime / simple
Koismo
Vodka / curacao / lime / peychauds bitters / simple
Moscow Mule
Vodka / lime / ginger syrup / soda
French 75
Dry gin / sparkling wine / lemon / simple
Bees Knees
Dry gin / lemon / lavender honey
Aviation
Dry gin / maraschino / creme de violet / lemon / simple
Daiquiri
White rum / lime / simple
Martini
Vodka or gin / house dry vermouth / orange bitters
Caipirinha (Swizzled)
Cachaca / simple / muddled limes
Paloma
Blanco tequila / lime / grapefruit soda / salt / lemongrass syrup
French 95
Bourbon / sparkling wine / lemon / simple
Mojito
White rum / mint / lime / simple
Piña Colada
White + coconut rum / pineapple / coconut cream
Dark & Stormy
Dark rum / bitters / soda / lime / ginger syrup
Mai Tai
White rum / dark rum / orange curacao / orgeat / lime
Tommy's Margarita
Blanco tequila / lime / agave
Old Fashion
Bourbon / bitters / demerara
Oaxacan Old Fashion
Reposado tequila / mezcal / bitters / hibiscus agave
Rusty Nail
Scotch / drambuie / lemon twist
Manhattan
Rye / sweet vermouth / bitters
Penicillin
Scotch / lemon / runny hunny / ginger syrup
Pimms Cup
Pimms / fernet / cucumber / lemon / simple
Sidecar
Brandy / lemon / orange curacao / simple
Negroni
Dry gin / campari / house sweet vermouth

Draft Beer

Ask about our rotating taps

Dragoon IPA$6.00
Beer Shop Co. Crispy Lager$6.00

Bottles & Cans

Miller Lite$4.00
Kirin Ichiban (Lrg)$10.00
Left Hand Milk Stout$6.00
Rotating Sour$0.00
- Mrkt$0.00
Rotating Cider$0.00
- Mrkt$0.00

White

Milou / Rose / France$10.00
J.P Chenet / Blanc de Blanc (Sparkling) / Bordeaux, France$10.00
Griffin / Riesling / Mosel, Germany$10.00
Tiki / Sauvignon Blanc / Marlborough, New Zealand$10.00
Ca di Alte / Pinot Grigio / Veneto, Italy$10.00
Mirth / Chardonnay / Columbia Valley, Washington$10.00

Red

Sean Minor / Pinot Noir / Sonoma Coast, California$10.00
Barricas / Malbec / Mendoza, Argentina$10.00
Jean Marc / Bordeaux Rouge (Natural) / Bordeaux, France$12.00
Corte Majoli / Valpolicella / Veneto, Italy$11.00

Sake

Kiku Masamune Dry / Futsu-Shu$9.00
- Cup (180ml)$9.00
Momokawa / Junmai Ginjo Nigori / Oregon / 750ml$11.00
Kuro Kabuto / Junmai Daiginjo / Fukuoka / 720ml$13.00
Arizona Sake / Junmai Ginjo / Holbrook, AZ$36.00
- 370ml$36.00

What 881 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix
Innovative
Phoenix
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Clever Koi in Phoenix delights diners with its "amazing food" and creative cocktails, highlighted by favorites like "short rib dumplings" and "banana fritters." The fun ambiance complements the "excellent menu variety" perfect for sharing. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains a "gem," making it a beloved spot.

881 Reviews

J
Janet
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a great food experience! All the flavors are spot on and complex. It’s always busy in here, but I don’t like it when I have to remind the waiter that we ordered something and they forgot to put it in. And I’d like it if they would drop by with more water without me asking. we had to ask for a check after sitting there for quite a while. these are minor issues I know, but the service wasn’t as great as I would have expected, given the price of our meal.
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Becky
Phoenix
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu is new since my last visit and better than ever.
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Jeff
Phoenix
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Overall the food was good, but the service was well below average. It wasn’t that the servers were not good, it was the fact they were put into a position that made their job difficult by not having enough staff. We waited quite some time to actually have someone come to our table. We ordered drinks and appetizers. It ended up being one of those experiences that we should have just been ready to order everything right away because you never knew when someone would be back. Eventually when we did order and received our meals, no one ever checked on us again. We needed a spoon for a ramen meal and eventually we were able to catch the eye of the bartender across the room and he came over and accommodated that request. We eventually were sharing and rationing our waters among the four of us because we never got a refill the whole time we were there. We were finally checked on when all we needed were some boxes and the bill. I had my credit card in hand because I didn’t want her to get away for another extended period. Fortunately they have the pay at the table CC machines so we were able to escape. We’ve been here numerous times and I’m guessing this was just an off night for staffing. As expensive as dining out has become, customers should have reason to expect good food and good service. But have faith, with Orangeman taking the reins in a few months, costs will be plummeting and wages will be skyrocketing, so this all should be fixed in no time! 😂😂😂
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Amy
New Mexico
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and drinks! And our server was also great. Can't wait to go back!
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Shulove
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for my birthday with like 20 people and had great service! It was everyone’s first time there and we all loved it! We will definitely be back.
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David
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was great and consistent as usual. Server was very disinterested and rarely came around, which was very unfortunate for the overall experience. Still tipped 25% hopefully it went to the kitchen instead of waiter.
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Madison
Oklahoma City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner with family. They were very accommodating to our reservation changes and were able to move us inside. Service was great and the food and drinks were outstanding! Everyone had a great time!
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Rich
Phoenix
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked for our date night evening. A great start of a great night. Service, food, setting were perfect. Thanks again for a wonderful experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday dinner was lovely for two birthday boys! Thanks
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Jasmine
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place! My boyfriend and I absolutely love it. The food was great. I love how they bring the candles at night time for an intimate vibe.
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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 881 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.thecleverkoi.com/
Phone number
(602) 222-3474
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!

Featured in

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Phoenix

Clever Koi - Phoenix

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Phoenix

It Takes Two

Daily Happy Hour!

Thai Salad

Kimchi Cauliflower

Pork Ramen

For Sharing

Thai Salad$11.00

Calamari Fries$12.00

Krazy Fries$13.00

Korean Fried Mushrooms$11.00

Koi Kung Pao Vegetables$12.00

Tuna Chips$13.50

Steamed Buns

Pork Belly

Soft Shell Crab

Korean Hot Chicken

Kimchi Cauliflower

Dumplings

Pig Face

Short Rib

Sandwich

Katsu$15.00

Noodles

Pork Ramen$17.00

Spicy Kimchi Ramen$17.00

Lemon Pepper Chicken Ramen$17.00

Vegan Shoyu$17.00

Chilled Sesame Noodles$12.00

From the Wok

Fried Rice$12.00

Shaking Beef$17.00

House Pad Thai$12.00

Chow Mein$12.00

XO Noodles$17.00

Szechuan Catfish$17.00

Proteins

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken$7.00

Kimchi Braised Chicken$7.00

Crispy Chicken Thigh$7.00

Braised Chicken Thigh$7.00

Pork Belly$6.00

Steak$9.00

Shrimp$6.00

Grilled Tofu$4.00

Soft Egg$1.00

Scrambled Egg$1.00

Happy Hour Daily

$2 Off - Thai Salad

$2 Off - Koi Kung Pao Vegetables

$2 Off - Katsu

$2 Off - Pork Ramen

$2 Off - Vegan Shoyu

$2 Off - Chilled Sesame Noodles

$2 Off - XO Noodles

Classic Cocktails & Glasses of Wine$7.00

Draft Beers$4.00

Happy Hour - It Takes Two

Any Two Rice or Noodle Dishes + 4 Classic Cocktails -or- A Bottle of Wine$60.00

House Cocktails

The Enabler$12.00

Riding the Pine$12.00

Lemongrass Swizzle$12.00

Long Thailand Iced Tea$12.00

BA New New$12.00

Lt. Pandan$12.00

Almost Always Bad News$12.00

Mr. Cool Breeze$12.00

Scorpion Bowl (For Two)$24.00

Rum Old Fashion$12.00

Pagoda$12.00

License to Drive$12.00

Classics

Gimlet

Koismo