Kawa Ni

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"Tucked in a cozy brick building in the heart of LoHi, Kawa Ni is a bar and restaurant with izakaya vibes and a contemporary soul. Framed prints of Japanese folk art line the walls of the moody, wood-paneled dining room, where an extensive menu of share-worthy bites featuring flavors from Japan, China, Thailand, and beyond are served. Come with a crowd and build a feast with the gochujang-seasoned lamb dan dan noodles, shaved broccoli salad with ham and ra-yu (Japan’s answer to chile crunch) and fiery kung pao karaage. No matter what you order, the hearty portions and playful flavor combinations will complement (and soak up) any well-shaken concoction you knock back, whether that’s a sake bomb or one of their cheekily-named cocktails (looking at you, shochu-infused Lemme See Your Pikachu)." - allyson reedy, patricia kaowthumrong