Based on 330 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
5932 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Phone: (513) 541-0381
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Hours
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
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Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
Rachel Bond
The combination of yummy Japanese food and the delicious allure of kimchi proved to be an outstanding culinary adventure.
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blaine
Really great food here. Portion sizes are reasonable so we tried a lot of different dishes. Service is also excellent. Definitely worthy of the hype! Check this place out
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John Bedel
A must go-to in Cincinnati.
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Tess Grant
A beautiful gem. I appreciate how they do not have a large menu, rather, a small menu of relatively simple Japanese dishes done just right. The ingredients are very fresh, for example, I got the tamaki plate (d.i.y sushi rolls) as an appetizer and the raw tuna was very light and fresh. The shio ramen was perfect, again, not trying to do anything new or crazy, just making this classic comforting dish perfectly and with care. The handmade noodles were so good and perfectly chewy. A large alcohol selection including several types of sake and Japanese beers (I got the Red Rice beer and really liked it). For dessert that day they were offering raspberry cheesecake with matcha crust and matcha ice cream with bits of Kit-Kat in it. They were both delicious and fresh tasting, with a pure but not overpowering matcha flavor. I especially loved the ice cream. 🙂 The space is very clean, cozy, and airy with a very pleasing design and beautiful, simple dishware. In a truly lovely Japanese way, every detail is done with purpose and beauty is enhanced by minimalism. The staff were all very friendly and professional, and seemed excited about working here. It felt like a place where appreciation for good cooking and simple beauty is shared by customers and staff as people come to enjoy these comforting and lovingly made dishes in a lovely space. I am looking forward to coming back here with my family. Thank you to the owners and staff!
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Sara Linz
FANTASTIC meal! Each dish was thoughtful, balanced, and inspired. Cocktails were delicious and unique. Space is adorable. 1000/10 recommend and will be back!
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Kenna Barraco
Everything was amazing! Small portions but makes it even better for having a little taste of everything! My favorite was the scallops! So delicious. Highly recommend:)
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Nathan Bond
Food is very good! My wife and I are on vacation here and have been twice now. Service is wonderful and know what they are talking about. And of course the quality of food steals the show. Highly recommend.
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Lindsay Straub
Husband and I went to Kiki for the first time tonight. The flavors were well balanced, the service was friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was relaxed. We called ahead to make a reservation since it was starting to get busy (per their website.) We will be back!
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Ben T
Our server was incredibly friendly, and my in-laws really chatted them up. Stayed patient and answered thoughtfully. It was heart-warming. The food was delectable. Ramen, dumplings, Curry Pan (samosa adjacent things), cocktails, cabbage rolls with pork belly. Friggin’ oysters with hot sauce. It was great.
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Luke Whalen
Kiki is truly a gem of Cincinnati. Hideki rules. His staff is excellent. The service is flawless, and so is the food. Always fresh, always simple, and ALWAYS full of flavor. A must visit for anyone looking for vegan options as HALF the menu is vegan. The curry pan is CRUCIAL and I cannot recommend it enough. They also have a few non-alcoholic options so non drinkers can still fully indulge in the izakaya experience.
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