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Kawa Ni - Denver, Denver, CO

Kawa Ni - Denver

4.9 (396)
$31 to $50
Japanese
1900 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bill Taibe
  • 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

What 396 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Japanese

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Denver Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Denver Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Denver Suburbs

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kawa Ni in Denver delights with a vibrant atmosphere and exceptional Japanese cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "excellent service." Standout dishes include the "50/50 ramen" and "crab rangoons." The ambiance is energetic yet cozy, making it "one of the best restaurants" in the area.

396 Reviews
  1. Kyndell

    Oklahoma City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried several things off the menu and enjoyed all of them!

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  2. Madeline

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best ever! Emily was amazing :) she make our experience great!

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  3. Polly VIP

    Denver17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family loves this restaurant. The food is delicious. The staff go above and beyond to take care of us. They are warm and attentive! We are regulars! We will go back again and again.

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  4. michael

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is always great and the food is amazing. My new favorite restaurant.

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  5. Lindsay VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Love the food—noise is kind of a problem as it’s very loud and echoey. Seems like they are still training wait staff but overall it’s been my go-to date night spot! Fantastic sushi and noodle dishes

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  6. Emmy VIP

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really good experience here. The food was fresh and full of flavor, and the drinks were just right. Service was friendly and efficient, which made the whole evening feel smooth and relaxed. The ambiance was cozy and well put together just a nice vibe overall. Would happily come back again.

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  7. Maureen

    Denver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dinner, with exceptional service! Olivia was so personable and a very attentive waitress!

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  8. Ian

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing restaurant. The food is so good, and there are some very unique dishes. The art, atmosphere, service, and food were all incredible. Definitely come check Kawa Ni out if you like Japanese cuisine!

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  9. Zach

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So many options we will have to go back, the Hamachi was great, loved the Rangoons, and our server Ryder was nothing short of excellent!

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  10. Sadie

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal. Creative menu that will satisfy most everyone's taste buds - high variety of dishes, easy to share with the entire table or order your own meal. We will be back!

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Kawa Ni - Denver is rated 4.9 stars by 396 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Denver / Colorado
  4. Denver Suburbs
  5. Whittier

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 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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