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Kawa Ni - Westport

$30 and under
Asian
19A Bridge Square, Westport, CT 06880-4928

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Kawa Ni - Westport

4.9
$30 and under
Asian
Westport

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Izakaya- 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 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.
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Kanpai!

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2026

From the OpenTable editors: Spearheaded by acclaimed chef Bill Taibe, Kawa Ni brings a playful, masterfully executed take on the traditional Japanese izakaya to Bridge Square. The cozy Saugatuck River gem—anchored by vintage posters and warm woodwork—has an inventive menu focusing on rich noodle bowls, Szechuan dumplings, and unique pub snacks. A stellar selection of sake and rare Japanese whiskeys rounds out an elite, high-energy dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Kawa Ni - Westport.

4.9

4.9
(485)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Overall

  • Connecticut

    Best Food

  • Fairfield

    Best Overall

  • Fairfield

    Best Food

  • Fairfield

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kawa Ni in Westport offers an "OUTSTANDING" dining experience with "best meal ever" praise. Diners rave about "superb service" and a "fun and diverse menu." The cold peanut noodles, crab rangoon, and "unrivaled" kimchi are must-tries. Atmosphere is cozy, with attentive staff. A "favorite restaurant" for many, consistently delivering "amazing flavors."
485 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking is a bit of an issue. But this is an absolute winner. It's run really well, the food is interesting and great. We've been there many times and we'll be back.

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  2. Patrick

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best option for interesting cuisine east of NYC.😍😎

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  3. Chandler Gold

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun and diverse menu. Service was great and paced based on our request so it flowed nicely. Our server was very knowledgeable about thendoshes ans made some great recommendations. The bao and bahn mi were standouts along with the hamachi. Kurrare chicken was also great. Sake menu was exceptional and the cocktails were well done.

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  4. Lee Anne

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OUTSTANDING. Best meal ever. Superb service. Loved the design Still thinking about the food a week later and when I can get back into town to have again

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  5. Roselle

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So wonderful My only suggestion is that as the place gets filled , the music should be turned

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  6. grace

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service best food best drinks! The cold peanut noodles are a must

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  7. Craig Gold

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience eating at one of Bill’s restaurants

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  8. Jordan Gold

    Palm Springs58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. First time. Service of the whole staff was excellent. They all work together like a team. There is a service charge used to tip front desk and kitchen staff. You tip wait service separate. The food is beyond delicious - shaved broccoli! Pork Dumplings! Cold Seasame Noodles great starters! We’ll be back!

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  9. Greg

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again the flavor of this food is incredible. We like to go on Thursday so we can get the katsu Burger it's incredible

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  10. Meg

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service in a beautiful and cozy place. Not at all noisy - just wonderful.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sundays are a favorite, guests note Kawa Ni can be packed on Sunday evenings and offer a great booth experience; Thursdays also shine for the Wagyu/burger Thursday special.

Yes, Kawa Ni is frequently recommended for date night, with guests praising its cozy, modern izakaya vibe and reporting lovely anniversary and couple visits.

Portions at Kawa Ni tend to be generous, guests mention large ramen bowls, a broccoli salad that's easily enough for two, and many parties saying they over-ordered.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

Yes, Kawa Ni welcomes families: guests report dining there with children, there’s a sizable kids’ ramen option, and staff are attentive; booths or lower tables are often suggested for younger children.

Kawa Ni feels like a stylish, modern izakaya, warm wood, Japanese-inspired decor, and a vibrant, energetic dining room; guests also note the space can be on the louder side and dimly lit.

For a calmer visit, try lunch (Tue–Sat, 12:00–2:30 pm), many guests praise the lunch service; dinner, especially weekend evenings, tends to be livelier and often busy, so reserve or try the bar.

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Kawa Ni - Westport

4.9
$30 and under
Asian
Westport

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
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