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Clever Koi Gilbert, Gilbert, AZ

Clever Koi Gilbert

4.5 (701)
$30 and under
Asian
60 W. Vaughn Ave, #100, Gilbert, AZ 85234-5770

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
We are offering dine-in, take-out and delivery services through our online ordering platform at cleverkoi.com.

Clever Koi is an Asian-inspired kitchen & craft cocktail bar located in Central Phoenix and historic Downtown Gilbert. Once inside, patrons are warmly greeted by some of the valley’s most knowledgeable and energetic front-of-house staff, who are focused and fully geared towards making your experience one of a kind, every time. At Clever Koi, guests’ senses are invoked with the sights, sounds and aromas of the open kitchen’s grill and roaring woks. From the kitchen, our ever-evolving menu of steamed buns, house-made dumplings, progressive noodle dishes & small plates reflects flavors and techniques from regions such as Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam, and Japan. The goal of the bar staff is to take you on a journey across a wide spectrum of spirits, sakes, beer & wine that marry perfectly with the cuisine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Contemporary American, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • Cross street
    Vaughn
  • Parking details
    There is a huge free parking structure to the West of our building.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Clever Koi Gilbert Happy Hour! TUE - FRI 4pm - 6pm | SAT - SUN 11am - 6pm $8 Classic Cocktails $8 Glasses of Wine $4 Draft Beers $2 Off Selected Menu Items

    Happy Hour Photo
  • It Takes Two

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Wed - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Every Tuesday & Wednesday Enjoy two rice or noodle dishes paired with 4 classic cocktails or a bottle of wine, all for $60! Dine-in ONLY

    It Takes Two Photo

What 701 people are saying

Clever Koi Gilbert reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Valley

    Innovative

  • East Valley

    Healthy

  • East Valley

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clever Koi in Gilbert offers a creative Asian fusion experience, perfect for date nights or gatherings. Praised for its "amazing food, drinks and service," the eclectic menu includes standout dishes like Kimchi Carbonara and creative cocktails. While some note variability in service, the ambiance and culinary creativity shine through.
701 Reviews
  1. Geoffrey

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was perfect for a date night. The service was incredible - Micah is the best. Food was fresh and delicious. Pricing is reasonable being that everything is made from scratch. 10/10 recommend

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  2. Ted

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Not many customers when we were there. Service was really slow
    Clever Koi GilbertResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hi there, thank you for leaving feedback. We are sorry to hear it was anything less than stellar. We always aim to provide a 5 star experience, and we'd love to hear more about your recent visit. Please check your private messages for my contact info. I'd love to connect and hopefully make this right! Thanks again.

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  3. Coleen VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Gabe, did a wonderful job of taking care of us!
    Clever Koi GilbertResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thank you so much!

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  4. Jill VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, clever koi was terrific. my husband and i have been dining there since shortly after they opened, returned after the fire, and ordered takeout during Covid. Tonight they had taken my husband's favorite drink of the menu but after speaking to our server she talked to the bartender and voila - favorite cocktail! The crab rangoon appetizer was good but did lack any real avocado flavor. Missed the softshell crab buns but the new shrimp bun is a phenomenal replacement. But the star was Kimchi carbonara - in my opinion the second best dish they've ever had on the menu. Much as i love carbonara this version puts the Italian's to shame! and i must mention the service. restaurants who bring you a fresh glass when you ask for a second tea infuriate me - we live in a desert so quit wasting water. kudos to wait staff who keep an eye on both their tables and everyone elses.
    Clever Koi GilbertResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thank you so much, Jill! So great to hear you enjoyed everything - we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Darian

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing as always, was sad to see the kimchi fried rice was gone. Drinks were good. Have a good drink menu, but they don’t show their beer selection. Very accommodating, my brother had has wisdom teeth pulled and they were very understanding with the limited things he was able to eat so they were customizable with his order.
    Clever Koi GilbertResponded on April 30, 2025
    Hi Darian, thank you for the great review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Kristin VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great drinks, and great service. The vibe is good although it’s a bit noisy.
    Clever Koi GilbertResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thanks, Kristin!

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  7. Wen VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner there this evening and it was overall a decent experience but I wouldn’t return. Short rib dumplings: 2/5 Five steamed dumplings in broth. It came out at room temperature and we had to ask the kitchen to remake it. The second version was noticeably warmer but still not as hot as it should be. I think this dish has potential if they can figure out how to serve it hot. Krazy Fries: 4/5 Came out piping hot! Crispy fries covered with pieces of pork belly. I think the garlic aioli was a bit too heavy handed. Would recommend getting it on the side to preserve the crispness of the fries and pork belly. Chow mein: 3/5 Not sure why they call it chow mein when they use Japanese yakisoba noodles. This dish was tasty but nothing special. It came out hot but the noodles were a bit overcooked. Bulgogi steak (side): 2/5 We ordered bulgogi steak as an added protein to the chow mein. Our server said it would be sliced but it’s not thinly sliced the way traditional bulgogi is. The steak was lukewarm and not very tender. It tasted nothing like bulgogi. Fried rice: 3/5 Also decent but nothing special. Came out hot which should be expected of all dishes but it seemed hit or miss here so I’m mentioning it. Orange chicken (side): 3/5 We ordered orange chicken as an added protein to the fried rice. It was four battered pieces coated in an orange glaze. It was hot but overcooked (the chicken was tough and stringy, not tender). Kids chicken karaage and French fries: 5/5 For $10, this was the best value and best executed dish of the evening. The chicken was hot and crispy and tender (not overcooked), and the French fries were very crispy and hot. I think this place is okay if you’re not seeking authentic Asian cuisine and not picky about the temperature of your food.
    Clever Koi GilbertResponded on April 30, 2025
    Hi Wen, thank you for dining with us and leaving a detailed review about your experience. We're sorry to hear we missed the mark on a few of the dishes. This is certainly not the standard we aim to provide, and we would have loved the opportunity to make this right for you while you were still at the restaurant. If you're interested, I'd love to connect and see if we can invite you back for another try. I'm PM'd you my contact info. Hope to hear from you!

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  8. Halie

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall great and yummy variety of food. Drinks are always outstanding, and I love the ambience and location.
    Clever Koi GilbertResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thank you, Halie!!

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  9. Mimi VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The menu is very eclectic. Service was excellent. We had a very nice time.

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  10. Monica VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Clever Koi and took our husbands for the first time. We will be back.

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FAQs

Clever Koi Gilbert offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Clever Koi Gilbert also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 306-4237.

Clever Koi Gilbert is rated 4.5 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Clever Koi Gilbert

60 W. Vaughn Ave, #100, Gilbert, AZ 85234-5770

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Vaughn
  • Neighborhood
    Gilbert
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Contemporary American, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a huge free parking structure to the West of our building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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