Kojin Noodle Bar in Key West

Possibly the best Pho I’ve had. It is clear that they care about every aspect of the experience. I can’t wait to return.

EXCELLENT! We order pho and added pork belly. The steak and pork were the best meat I have ever had in pho anywhere! The dumplings were also good and the service was fantastic! You can tell that they care about the quality of the food and your experience.

Absolutely the best Ramen I have ever had. Doesnt compare to the other places in the keys. This is a must stop and we have been dying to have them back!

Everything was amazing!! We will come back for sure

Great Pho (tofuand spicy shrimp and peanut noodles! Service very good. Very chill.

Friendly, clean, deliciousThis is a good local spot with an interesting atmosphere and reasonably good food. There is an impressive hand painted mural on the wall. This is a family friendly restaurant.

Simply one of the best. I live in KW for 20 years and this is one of my top locations. Pho soup is unreal. Saigon salad with pork is great also. Try steam dumplings with pork. Place is small, friendly staff,great vibe. Highly recommended.

We love this cool place..small but very warm and nice decoration. Both our noodle were amazing .

The beer and service was great! The food not so much.Meat cuts were 80% extremely fatty. Never in my life have I ever seen Cilantro on ramen; apparently here its a thing. Right along side offering hot sauce for it. The soft boiled egg in the broth was not even semi boiled, it essentially dissolved into liquid and had no opportunity to even taste one of my favorite parts of ramen.There are much better options for ramen on Duval. I suggest you check out Sushi Song for a much better ramen experience if youre in Key West.

Awesome food and service. I got the pho and pork dumplings definitely will come again.

As advertised it is an asian fusion place so nothing is traditional. Decent, value for money restaurant. We ordered the curried lamb and the yellow curry noodle. Both were soupy . The curried lamb comes with ramen noodle and the yellow curry is not rich and comes with rice noodles. Its a popular spot next to Duval street.

This place was delicious if you’re a fan of pho and ramen! Super hip atmosphere and hangout for all the cool kids. Pork steam buns were heavenly! Great location for vegans and vegetarians. The lady who served us ran the whole ship and was very friendly and efficient. The dude making the bowls was truly a food artist. Sit at the bar for the real experience. Be prepared for an explosive overload of flavor and spice, in a out of this universe way. Good ingredients and gnarly decor.

Great place!! The place isn’t big but we loved the upstairs seating. People are friendly. Food is delicious and portions are huge !! I had the house ramen sub rice noodles and my fiancé had the coconut curry shrimp

You will not be disappointed. The portions are large as well as the flavor. A must visit when you’re in Key West!

I love the soft buns appetizer. So fluffy! My favorite is the miso hot pot. Yuuum. Cool location & set up inside. The Curry special is super yummy too.

Staffs are kind, no complaint about the service. However, this food is far away from asian local food at all. Its name itself says Japaenses food, but server explianed its vietamess noodle which was a bit wierd. I tried ramen, pho and bun, ramen was not like japanese or chiness at all, pho was not vietnamess at all. All foods were too sweet and really pricy... Again, it is very subjective opinion and i was hestitating to write but decided to do it as this will eventually help them to improve long term...

Walking into this small bar with a few high top tables that was inviting with a subdued yet thought out decor. Ordered the pork dumplings and soft shell crab with udon noodles which both had decent flavor with the noodle broth tasty but a little on the bland side! The only negative i would give this place would be Angela the server/bartender having barely any welcoming personality and basically robotically going through the motions of performing the task she was hired to do.

Nice, small food was good parking is a little difficult but overall very nice

This place is amazing. Great flavor and a good price. In the week that we visited we ate here twice.

Almost too delicious. Id recommend this place to anyone, but especially for fans of Asian flavors -- this place can not be missed.My husband and I tried the crab fried rice and the Chinese duck. Both were incredibly well executed. The duck was sweet and exceptionally tender with a light anise fragrance that was absolutely mouthwatering. The crab was salty, buttery and (to my surprise & delightveeeery plentiful. In addition to the generous helpings of proteins, both dishes were loaded with veggies and had distinctive flavor profiles that were complimented perfectly by the eggs crowning these massive bowls with golden yolky goodness.Although I had a hard time paying attention to anything other than our beautiful rice bowls, I had zero complaints about the prompt service and the ambiance/decor were fantastic as well. Especially love the samurai armor!Very impressive establishment. We look forward to returning next time were on the island!

This was our first time to Kojin. They food, the service, and atmosphere were all excellent. Great vegan options. We had the tofu pho and miso hot pot soups. We will be back.

EXCELLENT! Made with care and love, delicious! We had the ramen. The wait staff was friendly and attentive.

Best place for noodles in town! I love that they offer half portions for the perfectly sized and priced meal any time of day! The soft shell crab is my favorite dish!

A different meal, but one the adventurous will enjoy. Not a standard noodle shop. These people clearly care about food, and the meal reflects it. The chicken curry bowl was good.

We heard a lot of goods things about Kojin and were excited to go. Our first experience was wonderful, the food, the waitress all 5 star rating. The second and last visit for us was quite different. I had the house Ramen with veggies and pork. There was a large piece of fat about 2 inches long and 1 inch thick as well as 3 other pieces of inedible pork fat. Who ever assembled this dish should have caught these gross pieces of fat. We have friends coming to visit, this was a place we were going to take them but not now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been dinning here for few years. The food is very well prepared and taste great.Because it is very small with limited seating and parking could be a little difficult, I try to time it at less busy time.They do have a window and menu for take out.Highly recommend!

Holy Toledo Batman, if there is one thing I love and that is dumplings... Ive had them all over the US, nothing compares to the pork or chicken dumplings here, just unreal

Supreme vegan dishes. The food was delicious, but there were a lot of machine noise from the kitchen where we were sitting. Only had 3 vegan options but the Yakisoba blew my mind. Would have given it 5 had it been a little less noisy.

Great noodles. Havent had noodles this good anywhere in the USA other than Hawaii. I love the curried lamb! It has just the perfect amount of heat and mint.

I got the house Ramen and it was very flavorful and the beef/ pork belly was extremely good.My partner got the Pho and was extremely disappointed and we switched meals. I must say that their pho is at best an interesting take and at worst basically just tastes like cilantro. Seriously there was so much cilantro in this pho that it was the only flavor. If you love the taste of cilantro lingering in your mouth for days I would recommend the Pho.

Yeah... just don’t unless you enjoy mediocrity. I got the Pork Dumplings and House Ramen. The dumplings were merely store bought and steamed, although the steamed buns looked good. The broth and pork shoulder were really good, but the noodles are store bought. The egg was merely boiled until a little runny - not the traditional soft-boiled egg. The chef plating orders behind the bar had no enthusiasm or care in his work. I’m starting to think this place is a front for something since everyone seems Eastern European.

Cute little noodle bar located right off Duval. Great place to stop and relax after being on your feet all day.

Cozy noodle bar nestled right in the busy downtown Key West area. My girlfriend and I were on our way out of town from a small vacation and we were looking for one last dining spot before we headed home. We happened upon this little place and decided we would give it a shot. It was the best decision we could have made! Everything is cooked to order right in front of of you and the aroma from the fresh vegetables and spices is hypnotizing. The noodles had the perfect consistency and the flavors were traditional, but had their own uniqueness. Ive been to many noodle bars and this was by-far in the top 3. The staff was friendly and actually interested in our experience. The decor sets the mood even further by making you feel like you are in Japan instead of Key West. Its not a terribly large place so avoid the busiest times and dine in peace.

Excellent food! Im particularly fond of the miso hot pot, however everything Ive ever tried here is delicious and well prepared. The fact that they serve lychee sake is a nice bonus. Great location too.

The beef used in the pho was incredible. Meal in itself.

The food I had was superb! I had the coconut shrimp which is like a soup made with coconut milk, cabbage, noodles and lots of shrimp. It has a bit of heat from probably peppers, so if you’re like me you’ll need lots of Kleenex, but you’ll love every minute. I tasted my friends short ribs with rice and kimchi. Also delicious.The restaurant is very small so if you’re a crowd, get take out.

My experience on a red curry with a pinot gris from Moselle Luxembourgeoise is great, not only great, but rich, spicy, fresh and warm, amazing too ! the wine is from kim & Gabriel, the very best fresh couple in town, and happy clients in ViV too !

Nice hole in the wall, literally because you can get your food through the hole as pictured. Great to have variety since I’m not a beer and fries fan, which is every other food joint in Key West. Love the steamed buns in either pork belly or tofu, and the ramen with its delicious broth. Crab fried rice was also delectable, with a generous portion to share.

Hands down best in the island. Plenty of good items to choose from on the main menu and a good specials list. Affordable apps and main course bowls are all fantastic. Gold beer, wine and saki offerings that pair with each meal.The steamed buns and the coconut curry shrimp are my favorites. Friendly staff.I eat here very often.Try it and you will come back.

Tasty, but definitely not authentic ramen. They also have pho and fried rice.

Went here 2 nights in a row. Keep in mind the entrance is off Southard not Duval. Had the pork steam buns and Korean BBQ short ribs the first night. The buns were good, nothing remarkable. The short ribs werent as seasoned/tender as Im used to (Korean motherperhaps due to a short/weak marinade. But my cravings were satisfied. The next night I tried the pork dumplings and panang curry shrimp noodle bowl. These were both great. Best pork dumplings Ive ever had, with a house hot mustard. I could eat them all day. The curry had plenty of shrimp, fragrant, and full of flavor and adequate heat. I will return.

Okay, let me set expectations appropriately. This is a noodle bar - not a white-tablecloth dining establishment. Service is when you can get someones attention, self-seating, a small number of booths, bar seats and a few upstairs tables, a carry-out window.All that being said, the noodles, salads and stir-fry are amazingly tasty. The ingredients are so fresh they taste just picked, and house-made pickles used in some dishes are fantastic.Theres a very good selection of sake, beer and other beverages.Its surprising how elegant and well-planned the space is, with light/dark wood and tile contrasts and hints of red to make it feel more spacious. Good background music makes it feel far more mellow than any place like this would ever get in a city.

Quality food and a good value for the portion sizes.

Quaint and clean. Fresh seafood and vegetables. Best Asian cuisine on the island

Dont like writing bad reviews but this place was not good despite all the good reviews.The Pho is not authentic (didnt expect it to beand doesnt taste good at all. The noodles tasted plastic. The ramen wasnt good either. Neither was the tempura rice balls. We are ended up tossing it.FYI The place is small so you may or may not get a seat. We had one right away though.

Excellent noodle soups even though they are not traditional styles. Half portion has decent amount of noodles, meat and vegetables for less hungry people. Their price seems high for noodle soups, but, with generous portions of everything, we thought their food is well priced. We love it!!

This is definitely a Key West find; its tiny so it is easy to miss.The food here is flavorful and filling. They have quite a variety of ramen. My spicy peanut was delicious and my partner loved his lamb noodles. The portions are quite large so if youre not sharing, you could easily get away with a half portion and still leave full.The waitstaff can be a bit harried so be prepared to be patient but the food is totally worth it.

This place is the best Asian food in the lower keys! An infusion of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese means your taste buds explode with flavors! It is a little pricey, but worth every penny! This venue is very clean and the staff are extremely helpful!

I used to live in Key West and this was a regular spot for me. I had almost everything on the menu at one time or another and its all fantastic. Great food, great staff, great decor, just great! I turned a bunch of people onto to this place even a friend of mine that lived in Japan and whose wife is from Japan. He was a doubter at first, but eventually they succumbed. I speak the truth.Unfortunately I no longer live there, but Kojin, you are sorely missed on the regular!

A diverse selection of noodle dishes with authentic but subtle spicing make this an approachable, pleasant place to eat. Their appetizers are outstanding; the sake selection is well thought-out; the service is smooth and unpretentious. We especially liked the kimchi, the cold peanut noodles, and the classic ramen.