Kiki College Hill
College Hill, Cincinnati
Restaurant in Cincinnati, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Do not plan around the former College Hill address: it closed permanently in March 2025, with the concept continuing in Clifton. The original mattered because it delivered chef-owned Japanese izakaya food, ramen, casual value in a neighborhood setting, but the current recommendation is simple: pursue the Clifton location if that is the meal you want.
About Kiki College Hill
Kiki College Hill in Cincinnati is no longer an active restaurant at its former site. That Cincinnati location closed permanently as of March 21, 2025, the restaurant has relocated within Cincinnati. If the goal is Kiki’s Japanese izakaya and ramen cooking, use the current Cincinnati location rather than treating the former listing as bookable.
The basics are direct: Kiki College Hill was a casual Japanese izakaya and ramen restaurant from Chef-Owner Hideki Harada, with a listed price of $25 per person. The known signature dishes include ramen, kimchi ramen, mushroom gyoza, curry pan, jackfruit karaage. It has also been identified as a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured restaurant in 2026.
Why the original Cincinnati site was worth knowing, even now
The useful context is the restaurant’s role as a casual Cincinnati destination for Japanese izakaya and ramen. Kiki College Hill is best understood through its basics: ramen, a casual dress code, a chef-owner identity tied to Hideki Harada.
For diners researching old listings, the key detail is the closure. The former Cincinnati location closed permanently on March 21, 2025. The relocated Cincinnati restaurant is the version to seek out now, its current hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM; and closed Sunday and Monday.
Order planning can stay simple and grounded in the dishes: ramen or kimchi ramen as the anchor, with mushroom gyoza, curry pan, or jackfruit karaage if you want to add more. The price point is listed at $25 per person, the dress code is casual.
The right diner for this format
Kiki College Hill makes the most sense for diners looking for casual Japanese izakaya and ramen in Cincinnati, especially those interested in a chef-owned restaurant from Hideki Harada. It is not the listing to use for the former Cincinnati site, because that site is permanently closed.
The relocation changes the practical recommendation. Treat Kiki College Hill as the former chapter and look to the current Cincinnati location for the continuing restaurant. If you are searching for the old site specifically, do not rely on stale listings; the status is permanently closed as of March 21, 2025.
If the night needs a different Cincinnati plan, use Our full Cincinnati restaurants guide first, then branch by occasion. For the rest of the trip, keep Our full Cincinnati bars guide handy alongside other Cincinnati travel planning resources.
Planning details
- Location
- 5932 Hamilton Ave
- Website
- kikicincinnati.com
- Phone
- 513-541-0381
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiki College Hill known for?
The information frames Kiki College Hill as a Japanese izakaya and ramen restaurant. The grounded value is in casual dishes such as ramen, kimchi ramen, mushroom gyoza, curry pan, jackfruit karaage at a listed $25 per person price point.
Is the former Kiki College Hill site still open?
You should not plan around the former Cincinnati site, because it is permanently closed as of March 21, 2025. The restaurant has relocated within Cincinnati, so use the current Cincinnati location for any plans.
What should I wear to Kiki College Hill?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Kiki College Hill is casual, matching its Japanese izakaya and ramen format.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kiki College Hill?
The former Cincinnati site is permanently closed, so it is not a current dining option. The relocated Cincinnati location lists hours Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM; and closed Sunday and Monday.
What should I order at Kiki College Hill?
Focus on the signature dishes: ramen, kimchi ramen, mushroom gyoza, curry pan, jackfruit karaage. The restaurant is listed as a $25-per-person Japanese izakaya and ramen spot from Chef-Owner Hideki Harada.
What are alternatives to Kiki College Hill in Cincinnati?
The most direct option is the relocated Kiki in Cincinnati, since the former site is permanently closed. For a different plan, look to other Cincinnati dining options based on your occasion.
Is Kiki College Hill good for a special occasion?
Kiki College Hill is best framed as a casual Japanese izakaya and ramen restaurant, with a casual dress code and a listed $25 per person price point. For any current visit, use the relocated Cincinnati location rather than the permanently closed former site.
