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Clever Koi

Asian Fusion, Vegan Ramen

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Expect friendly and attentive service especially for vegan requests.
  • Good to know: Avoid steamed buns as reported to contain dairy and egg.
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  • Try the vegan ramen and drunken noodles.
  • Ask staff for vegan dish advice; they check in on diners.
  • Order the Kimchi Cauliflower Buns as a vegan appetizer.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention ramen, burger and noodle soup.

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Also cooled sesame noodles, shoyu, cauliflower bun, cauliflower steamed buns, drunken noodles, fried mushrooms and pad thai.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for beautiful interior, nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere, professional service, fun atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout

About

Clever Koi is a casual Asian fusion restaurant known for its vegan adaptations of traditional dishes like ramen and dan dan noodles. The venue offers a cozy atmosphere with friendly, knowledgeable staff and a notable cocktail program. While not fully vegan, it caters well to vegans with labeled menu items and accommodating kitchen practices.

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4236 N Central Ave #100, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–22:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.4 2,215 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.4 7 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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