We started with the 3 buns as an appetizer, they were so delicious! We order them every time we visit the Clever Koi! One of us had the XO noodles and the other the Thai salad with lemon grass chicken. Each dish was so delicious and was presented beautifully. Our server, Eric, was incredibly helpful with details about the menu. He was also very professional and checked on us to make sure our dining experience was enjoyable. We will definitely be back again!!!
Mike Danley
I will definitely come back. More of an Asian Fusion menu. The steam buns were amazing as was their more creative version of orange chicken. The place has a great vibe and is much easier to get seated here than the other Gilbert strip restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Edis
Our server Carlee was so wonderful! Thank you for being so compassionate to your customer service today, my best friend and I had an amazing time! The food is also beyond delicious, with a variety of very unique items. We had an appetizer that had the most yummy chicken, my friend usually doesn’t like pickles but wow did he love them on our chicken! The ramen bowls are perfect in size, flavor, and spice! Allowing you to add complimentary house made sauces. We love coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paulo Rodriguez (ArizonaSun13)
Amazing steam buns and the Shoyu chicken ramen was fantastic. Will definitely be coming back and recommending this everyone that I know!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AG
Very good food and service. I love vegetarian based fusion food - great place and will be back. Keep up the creativity and innovation - cheers!
Kenneth
Yo it has been a minute where I can say I had a 10/10 first impression when it comes to restaurants in the valley! Terrance “Bacon” gave us the experience of a lifetime! Again , first visit…. I’m a pretty picky but open eater and I’m always willing to try all cuisines. All of the food was rich with flavor and was cooked perfectly. It may be because we can 30 minutes into opening or that’s just really how fresh the food is on a normal basis. Either way I have to give the food a BIG 9/10. And I mean that from the heart. The FOOD heart!!!!!
The short rib dumplings 9/10 The low mein and orange chicken 9/10 The trio of steamed buns 10/10 Pork ramen 8/10 The fried banana fritters……. Bruh….10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All the drinks were perfect.
Based on this visit I would highly recommend. Free parking within walking distance. Plenary of seating inside and some available outdoors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ramen, Trio of Steamed Buns, Short Rib Dumplings, Chow Mein, Dumplings, Steamed Buns
James Grizzard
I visited The Clever Koi because I was craving a good bowl of ramen. I arrived around 6:30 pm, and while the restaurant wasn’t packed, it had a lively crowd that gave it a welcoming energy.
I was seated within two minutes of walking in, which was impressive for a busy evening. Even if I had been with a group, I doubt the wait would have been long. A menu was brought to me within three minutes, and my order was taken shortly after—everything moved smoothly without feeling rushed. The space was spotless, and it was clear that management takes real pride in keeping the restaurant well maintained.
My server, Eric, was professional, attentive, and genuinely helpful. I ordered the Pork Tonkotsu Ramen along with the pick-three buns. Based on Eric’s recommendation, I chose both the chicken and pork buns as well as the crispy chicken karaage thighs. The food arrived within 15 to 20 minutes, giving me time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant had a mixed crowd and a calm vibe that made it easy to unwind. I didn’t try any cocktails, but the drinks I saw being served looked fantastic.
The food itself was excellent—the ramen was flavorful and satisfying, and the buns were a standout. Eric’s service made the experience even better. Overall, The Clever Koi delivered on every level, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and a comfortable, inviting environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Barnes
Atmosphere was great! Food was amazing! Craft cocktails for top-notch. And the service was wonderful as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kallias V
My son and I like the restaurant but we tried to come in at 1:00 p.m. And you guys were closed. We saw the time was updated to 4 p.m. I'd update google maps as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gautam Aggarwal
Did this place close down or do they just not answer the phone for take out orders? I've been trying to call for over an hr... I guess im going to go to Jinya
Stopped in because the sign on the Main Street said “voted best ramen in Arizona” my son is a ramen fanatic. So we tried somewhere new and it was disappointing. The ramen was so salty and lacking flavor especially for paying $20 a bowl. Waitress had no interest in talking to my son and I but talked to other tables around us. Very odd behavior. I’ll gladly stick to my hole in the wall secret ramen place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Jason Castelo
This place has gotten worse. I had kids with me and I placed an order for chow mein. Server didn't even address that the chow mein was spicy. On top of that, the add on chicken was spicy too. Kids couldn't eat it. You'd think the server would know. Crazy fries with pork belly tasted terrible (which came recommended). Shaking beef USED to taste good but was terrible. Chow mein tasted like frozen food lean cuisine chow mein version from back in the day. Unfortunately they've lost a long time customer. The only thing that was phenomenal that hasn't changed is their calamari fries. That is awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Angela
As usual, it is one of the best! The food is flavorful and different and the atmosphere is fun. We always have a great time at Clever Koi Gilbert. Highly recommend.
Ulysses Ayala
Great food, even though its far from my place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anette Tom
I loved the chicken katsu sandwich but friends who ordered the ramen said it was little too salty
We started with the 3 buns as an appetizer, they were so delicious! We order them every time we visit the Clever Koi! One of us had the XO noodles and the other the Thai salad with lemon grass chicken. Each dish was so delicious and was presented beautifully. Our server, Eric, was incredibly helpful with details about the menu. He was also very professional and checked on us to make sure our dining experience was enjoyable. We will definitely be back again!!!
I will definitely come back. More of an Asian Fusion menu. The steam buns were amazing as was their more creative version of orange chicken. The place has a great vibe and is much easier to get seated here than the other Gilbert strip restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Our server Carlee was so wonderful! Thank you for being so compassionate to your customer service today, my best friend and I had an amazing time! The food is also beyond delicious, with a variety of very unique items. We had an appetizer that had the most yummy chicken, my friend usually doesn’t like pickles but wow did he love them on our chicken! The ramen bowls are perfect in size, flavor, and spice! Allowing you to add complimentary house made sauces. We love coming here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing steam buns and the Shoyu chicken ramen was fantastic. Will definitely be coming back and recommending this everyone that I know!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food and service. I love vegetarian based fusion food - great place and will be back. Keep up the creativity and innovation - cheers!
Yo it has been a minute where I can say I had a 10/10 first impression when it comes to restaurants in the valley! Terrance “Bacon” gave us the experience of a lifetime! Again , first visit…. I’m a pretty picky but open eater and I’m always willing to try all cuisines. All of the food was rich with flavor and was cooked perfectly. It may be because we can 30 minutes into opening or that’s just really how fresh the food is on a normal basis. Either way I have to give the food a BIG 9/10. And I mean that from the heart. The FOOD heart!!!!!
The short rib dumplings 9/10
The low mein and orange chicken 9/10
The trio of steamed buns 10/10
Pork ramen 8/10
The fried banana fritters……. Bruh….10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All the drinks were perfect.
Based on this visit I would highly recommend.
Free parking within walking distance. Plenary of seating inside and some available outdoors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ramen, Trio of Steamed Buns, Short Rib Dumplings, Chow Mein, Dumplings, Steamed Buns
I visited The Clever Koi because I was craving a good bowl of ramen. I arrived around 6:30 pm, and while the restaurant wasn’t packed, it had a lively crowd that gave it a welcoming energy.
I was seated within two minutes of walking in, which was impressive for a busy evening. Even if I had been with a group, I doubt the wait would have been long. A menu was brought to me within three minutes, and my order was taken shortly after—everything moved smoothly without feeling rushed. The space was spotless, and it was clear that management takes real pride in keeping the restaurant well maintained.
My server, Eric, was professional, attentive, and genuinely helpful. I ordered the Pork Tonkotsu Ramen along with the pick-three buns. Based on Eric’s recommendation, I chose both the chicken and pork buns as well as the crispy chicken karaage thighs. The food arrived within 15 to 20 minutes, giving me time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant had a mixed crowd and a calm vibe that made it easy to unwind. I didn’t try any cocktails, but the drinks I saw being served looked fantastic.
The food itself was excellent—the ramen was flavorful and satisfying, and the buns were a standout. Eric’s service made the experience even better. Overall, The Clever Koi delivered on every level, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and a comfortable, inviting environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere was great! Food was amazing! Craft cocktails for top-notch. And the service was wonderful as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My son and I like the restaurant but we tried to come in at 1:00 p.m. And you guys were closed. We saw the time was updated to 4 p.m. I'd update google maps as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Did this place close down or do they just not answer the phone for take out orders? I've been trying to call for over an hr... I guess im going to go to Jinya
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Stopped in because the sign on the Main Street said “voted best ramen in Arizona” my son is a ramen fanatic. So we tried somewhere new and it was disappointing. The ramen was so salty and lacking flavor especially for paying $20 a bowl. Waitress had no interest in talking to my son and I but talked to other tables around us. Very odd behavior. I’ll gladly stick to my hole in the wall secret ramen place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
This place has gotten worse. I had kids with me and I placed an order for chow mein. Server didn't even address that the chow mein was spicy. On top of that, the add on chicken was spicy too. Kids couldn't eat it. You'd think the server would know. Crazy fries with pork belly tasted terrible (which came recommended). Shaking beef USED to taste good but was terrible. Chow mein tasted like frozen food lean cuisine chow mein version from back in the day. Unfortunately they've lost a long time customer. The only thing that was phenomenal that hasn't changed is their calamari fries. That is awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
As usual, it is one of the best! The food is flavorful and different and the atmosphere is fun. We always have a great time at Clever Koi Gilbert. Highly recommend.
Great food, even though its far from my place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved the chicken katsu sandwich but friends who ordered the ramen said it was little too salty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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