Photograph by Vy Pham
When Kiki owner and chef Hideki Harada announced the beloved Japanese restaurant would close its doors in College Hill in March, local foodies were devastated. Turns out, the devastation was short lived: The eatery reopened on Ludlow Avenue in Clifton just a few months later.
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The menu mixes old favorites with new features. One major addition is a new sushi bar menu featuring nigiri, sashimi, and sushi rolls, made using fresh seafood from Sen by Kiki. The College Hill roll (salmon, cucumber, radish, yuzu crema, salmon roe) is a delicious ode to its former location, and the chicken karaage (a Japanese version of fried chicken) has the perfect crunch without being too heavy, making it a great starter. Treat yourself to the wagyu kushiyaki (skewer) and enjoy melt-in-your-mouth beef with wasabi and green onion.
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Many fans of Kiki know and love the shio ramen and kimchi ramen, but the bao buns should not be overlooked. Four fluffy buns are served with cabbage slaw and your choice of pork belly or shredded jackfruit in a sweet soy glaze. If you still have room, order the miso caramel gelato. We won’t judge you if you want to eat the two heaping scoops of this Dojo Gelato creation all by yourself.
Kiki, 358 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, (513) 706-8902
Photograph by Vy Pham
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