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Kawa Ni - Denver
4.8 (683)
$31 to $50
Japanese
1900 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
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Kawa Ni - Denver
4.8
$31 to $50
Japanese
Whittier
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2 people
Nov 5, 2026
8:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Neighborhood gem
- Hot spot
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesJapanese, Izakaya
- Hours of operationFri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefBill Taibe
- NeighborhoodWhittier
- Cross streetCorner of W 32nd Avenue & Erie Street. Lohi area of Denver.
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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683 Reviews
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amy Gold
Denver54 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ryan
Denver2 reviews
4.0Dined on October 22, 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Angelica Gold
Puebla3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 21, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Bruna
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0Dined on October 17, 2026
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Jessie Gold
Denver1 review
5.0Dined on October 17, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Taylor
Omaha1 review
5.0Dined on October 11, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Elizaveta
Amsterdam1 review
5.0Dined on October 8, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jill
Denver2 reviews
4.0Dined on October 7, 2026
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Enrique
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0Dined on October 3, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 4
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Justin
Dallas3 reviews
2.0Dined on October 2, 2026
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 1
- Ambience 5
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesJapanese, Izakaya
- Hours of operationFri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefBill Taibe
- NeighborhoodWhittier
- Cross streetCorner of W 32nd Avenue & Erie Street. Lohi area of Denver.
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Featured in
September 16, 2025
Kawa Ni’s Denver location earns Michelin Guide recognition for second year
Kawa Ni’s Denver location was recognized by the Michelin Guide for the second year in a row, after first earning recognition in 2024. The restaurant opened in Denver in 2023.
Published in CT Insider
March 3, 2025
How to Win Denver’s Restaurant Week 2025
Kawa Ni offers a three-course Restaurant Week meal for $55, with options including Shaved Broccoli Miso Goma, Kung Pao Karaage, and Beef Curry Udon. The article recommends the broccoli salad and notes that reservations may be hard to get.
Published in DiningOut
February 4, 2025
Bill Taibe takes sole ownership of Kawa Ni’s Denver location
As part of the ownership split, Bill Taibe will own Kawa Ni in both Westport and Denver. Taibe opened the Denver location in 2023.
Published in CTPost
January 2, 2025
Kawa Ni Review: Izakaya-Inspired Dining in LoHi
The review describes Kawa Ni as a cozy LoHi bar and restaurant serving shareable dishes with Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and other flavors. It recommends dishes such as lamb dan dan noodles and kung pao karaage, noting the hearty portions and playful flavor combinations.
Published in The Infatuation
September 11, 2024
Kawa Ni Denver earns a Michelin star
Kawa Ni Denver, described as the Rocky Mountain outpost of the Japanese and pan-Asian restaurant, has earned a Michelin star.
Published in 06880 | Where Westport meets the world
April 30, 2024
3 Local Restaurants Taking Their Talents Across State Lines
Kawa Ni’s Denver location is described as having the same vibe as its Westport restaurant, but in a larger space, with warm cedar walls, Japanese art and thriving plants. Chef-owner Bill Taibe says the restaurant aims to offer good food and drinks with warm, appreciative service.
Published in Moffly Media
March 13, 2024
Kawa Ni: Here for a Good Time and a Long Time
303 Magazine highlights Kawa Ni’s Denver izakaya-inspired menu, including playful Japanese dishes, ramen and shareable plates, alongside its lively, welcoming atmosphere. Located at 1900 W 32nd Ave, the restaurant is praised as a delightful addition to the LoHi neighborhood.
Published in 303 Magazine
FAQs
Kawa Ni offers indoor dining (tables and booths) plus a long bar and counter seating, and a pleasant outdoor patio for al fresco meals.
Yes, families dine here; one family praised patio seating and staff who repeatedly checked dishes and provided a menu highlighted for a child’s peanut/sesame allergy.
Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate for a visit to Kawa Ni.
Kawa Ni reads like a modern izakaya in a converted firehouse, warm, intimate, and design-forward, with a long bar, cozy hinoki-wood touches, and a social, drink-forward dining room.
Weekends are a great pick, Kawa Ni runs weekend lunch service (Sat–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm), and guests specifically praise the lunch experience.
Kawa Ni's menu is designed for sharing, and guests commonly describe the portions as generous and filling, several parties say they left with leftovers.
Yes, Kawa Ni has a patio/deck for al fresco dining; multiple guests describe sitting outside and enjoying the outdoor seating.
Yes, Kawa Ni is often chosen for special evenings: guests report birthday reservations and staff-delivered celebratory touches like sake bombs and mochi, alongside praised service and a pleasant atmosphere.
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Kawa Ni - Denver
4.8
$31 to $50
Japanese
Whittier
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 5, 2026
8:00 PM