Restaurants in Five Points
Kawa Ni
One of 10 restaurants we've tracked near Five Points.
Things to Know
Kawa Ni is an izakaya in Denver specializing in ramen, small plates, and craft cocktails, known for impeccable execution on noodle dishes and standout appetizers like addictive cabbage.
Most reviewers rave about the ramen, shashito peppers, and addictive cabbage, with exceptional bartenders and warm service, though consistency issues with raw fish dishes and occasional slow service have disappointed some.
- ✓The 50/50 ramen and miso ramen are expertly made with perfectly cooked chasu and balanced broth that rivals ramen in Japan
- ✓Addictive cabbage is a standout starter that reviewers name as a must-order
- ✓Shashito peppers and spicy dumplings deliver lots of flavor without overwhelming heat
- ✓Bartenders are attentive and warm, and servers can guide you through the menu thoughtfully
- ✓Craft cocktails like the Hokkaido Leaves are exceptional, even for whiskey lovers
- ⚠Raw fish dishes like tuna tataki and hamachi kama have had freshness issues and overcooking problems for some diners
- ⚠Service can be slow and inattentive despite an automatic 20% surcharge added to bills
- ⚠Some dishes like miso ramen and chicken bao have shown inconsistency in execution
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
People Order
- —50/50 ramen
- —addictive cabbage
- —shashito peppers
- —red curry onigiri
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What Visitors Say
thieving
2 weeks ago
If you’re juggling to go here over other places in Denver, stop, go here. Service was excellent, The bartenders were attentive and warm. The food was top tier, I highly recommend getting the addictive cabbage to start, it was a show stealer for me. It had so many flavors without being over done. 10/10 will be back!
Justin
2 months ago
Wanted to try some pretty good ramen since we don’t have a lot local where we normally live. Glad we came! We started with the shashito peppers and spicy dumplings, both were incredible! Lots of flavor and not too much spice on either. I go the 50/50 ramen my wife got the miso flavored one. Mine was very well made. Just the perfect amount of spice in the broth and the chasu was perfectly cooked and tasted great. It absolutely reminded me of the same ramen I ate in Japan many times. Her miso ramen was good but I found it to be a little flavorless, but I did try it after mine so it could’ve just been mine had much more flavor. All in all though this place was great would definitely come again and the staff was extremely helpful and nice. Very pleasant experience.
Eric Goldberg
a month ago
We're huge foodies and we fell in love with izakayas in Japan when we visited. I wish we remembered the name of our server. She was amazing. She guided us through the whole menu. We did about five dishes which was more than enough. I started with the Hokkaido leaves cocktail, which, as a whiskey lover, was one of the best craft cocktails I've had in a long time. The tofu starter was wonderful, as was this sashimi dish. Not one dish disappointed. The atmosphere was vibrant and on point for an izakaya. Go enjoy!
Ariane Gauthier
3 weeks ago
I went to Kawa Ni during my latest trip to Denver thanks to a friend’s recommendation and it did not disappoint! My favorite dishes were by far the red curry onigiri with its crispy rice and amazingly balanced sauce. Don’t skip the addictive cabbage either, it lives up to its name and provides a good “cool down” between spicier dishes :) I don’t know about the men’s but for the ladie’s, you’ll get a nice surprise in the bathroom: heated seats!
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Is Kawa Ni worth it in Five Points?
Most reviewers rave about the ramen, shashito peppers, and addictive cabbage, with exceptional bartenders and warm service, though consistency issues with raw fish dishes and occasional slow service have disappointed some. Known for: authentic Japanese izakaya, stellar ramen bowls.
What should I order at Kawa Ni?
Popular choices at Kawa Ni include 50/50 ramen, addictive cabbage, shashito peppers, red curry onigiri.
What do visitors love about Kawa Ni?
The 50/50 ramen and miso ramen are expertly made with perfectly cooked chasu and balanced broth that rivals ramen in Japan Addictive cabbage is a standout starter that reviewers name as a must-order Shashito peppers and spicy dumplings deliver lots of flavor without overwhelming heat Bartenders are attentive and warm, and servers can guide you through the menu thoughtfully Craft cocktails like the Hokkaido Leaves are exceptional, even for whiskey lovers
Is there anything to know before visiting Kawa Ni?
Raw fish dishes like tuna tataki and hamachi kama have had freshness issues and overcooking problems for some diners Service can be slow and inattentive despite an automatic 20% surcharge added to bills Some dishes like miso ramen and chicken bao have shown inconsistency in execution
How expensive is Kawa Ni?
Kawa Ni is moderately priced, with a 4.6-star rating from 613 Google reviews.
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