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Kawa Ni - Denver, Denver, CO

Kawa Ni - Denver

4.9 (406)
$31 to $50
Japanese
1900 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
izakaya
(居酒屋)
Japanese Pub

A type of Japanese drinking establishment which also serves food to accompany the drinks. They are casual places for after-work drinking. "Izakaya" entered the English language by 1987. It is a compound word consisting of "i" (to stay) and "sakaya" (sake shop), indicating that izakaya originated from sake shops that allowed customers to sit on the premises and drink.

The basics...
…Order a drink.
Explore the menu.
Ask as many questions as you want.
Almost everything on the menu can be shared.

Kanpai!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (303) 455-2984
  • Website
    http://www.kawanidenver.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bill Taibe
  • Location
    1900 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
  • Neighborhood
    Whittier
  • Cross street
    Corner of W 32nd Avenue & Erie Street. Lohi area of Denver.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 406 people are saying

Kawa Ni - Denver 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Japanese

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Denver Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Denver Suburbs

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kawa Ni in Denver offers an incredible dining experience with "delicious food," "amazing cocktails," and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is "energetic" and "cozy," making it an ideal spot for "date nights" or gatherings. While some note the noise level, the "inventive dishes" and "friendly staff" ensure a memorable visit.
406 Reviews

  1. Ali

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot! First time here last night, and loved everything about it. From the ambiance, to the service, cocktails, and food - you can't miss. Every sip and bite was delicious. We loved the broccoli salad, crab rangoons, and the Kimchi Udon noodle bowl. Oh and my cocktail - the Sumoki - was one of the best I've had in a while. Loved. Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu!!

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  2. Ryan

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent everything. Got the cabbage, cucumbers, hamachi crudo, kung pao karaage, crab rangoons, pork dumplings, and skate cheek golden curry. Then the matcha tiramisu for dessert. Not a bad bite in the whole night

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  3. Melinda

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience from start to finish. Our served Eli was so friendly and took the time to explain the menu and recommend drinks and dishes. My sister is a pescatarian and they were able to steer us to dishes we could modify or share. I’ll be back the next time I’m in Denver!

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  4. Kelly

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service, amazing food, and a cool space too!

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  5. Robert

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food at Kawa Ni. Tried things that the server suggested and they were killer.

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  6. Zach

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic. Everything was delicious and the service was great!

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  7. tom

    Idaho2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dining experience Very comforting welcome from the staff, Super attentive to details of care, The food is delicious, One of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had.

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  8. Jennifer

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time there and the food and ambiance were 10/10. The only bummer was that both times we went we had extremely inattentive servers and borderline rude. Even the hostess was not helpful. Will probably get takeout from there from now on because the food is amazing, but staff is not.

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  9. Andrew

    Denver / Colorado5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Kawa Ni! Such delicious foods and fairly generous portions for the noodle dishes

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  10. Deanna

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible. Service was perfect. Drinks were fun

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FAQs

Kawa Ni - Denver is rated 4.9 stars by 406 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
Google Map for Kawa Ni - Denver

1900 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of W 32nd Avenue & Erie Street. Lohi area of Denver.
  • Neighborhood
    Whittier
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bill Taibe
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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