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Kicia - bistro azjatyckie

Chmielna 108a, 00-801 Warszawa, Poland · Poland

4.9 on Google · 364 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Aug 17, 2026 · 102 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

362 reviews examined

Google rating
4.9★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.9★

260 examined reviews

Flagged
28%

102 of 362

Coverage
99%

362 of 364 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 17, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that this newly opened establishment offers a stylish, cat-themed atmosphere and exceptionally friendly service, particularly highlighting staff recommendations. While many praise the flavorful ramen, appetizers, and matcha drinks, others note inconsistencies in food quality, describing some broths as flat or watery.

+ Repeated strengths

Friendly and attentive service

Reviewers frequently highlight the welcoming, helpful, and energetic staff, often mentioning specific team members by name for making their visit enjoyable.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-07-09

Thank you for a great evening, delicious macha, and a wonderful natural infusion 🍵 for my sore throat and cough after an infection. However, what captivated me most about Kicia is the people who make this place work. It wasn't just the cus...

5★ · 2026-07-19

A wonderful place, with a very friendly atmosphere and friendly service! The waitress, Amina, is a lovely person; it was a pleasure to chat with her. The cat decorations are also great :3 The dishes are delicious and original. I recommend i...

5★ · 2026-08-07

Delicious food, great service, short waiting time and everything fresh and high quality

Atmosphere and decor

Reviewers praise the visually appealing interior, pleasant ambiance, and cute cat-themed design details with both indoor and outdoor seating options.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-07-19

We stumbled upon this place by accident because we were looking for ramen near the Highline. Everything about it was perfect! From Janek (my god, what charisma! The right man in the right place), to the decor (even the toilet was incredibly...

2★ · 2026-08-04

Where’s the chili oil? Where are the spices in the ramen (this is why the broth taste flat)? Where’s the sauce on the table? No option to choose spicy level. These add ons are the heart of Asian restaurant that feel authentic, and I think t...

Appetizers and specific dishes

Reviewers frequently highlight appetizers like kimchi, eggplant dishes, and salmon or tuna tataki as standout menu items.

3 supporting reviews

4★ · 2026-07-09

In short: it's a soft opening and they're asking for honest opinions, so it's great – it's worth mentioning a few things. The decor: a cool visual identity, the place has huge potential, it's nice and quite spacious, including outdoor table...

5★ · 2026-06-21

Hi, when are you opening?

5★ · 2026-08-12

A really cool place and definitely worth a visit! 🍜🍵 The ramen was definitely tasty, although I think a few more toppings would have been nice. The chicken was decent, but without much of a "wow" factor; it seemed to have been simply boi...

− Repeated complaints

Ramen broth and depth of flavor

Some reviewers report that certain ramen broths lack depth, taste flat, or can be overly watery or greasy.

3 supporting reviews

4★ · 2026-07-09

In short: it's a soft opening and they're asking for honest opinions, so it's great – it's worth mentioning a few things. The decor: a cool visual identity, the place has huge potential, it's nice and quite spacious, including outdoor table...

1★ · 2026-07-11

Unfortunately, I don't recommend it at all. The vegetarian ramen was absolutely tasteless, just discolored water with tofu cubes and a few mushrooms. At first, the staff asked for feedback because they had just opened. When taking away the...

2★ · 2026-08-04

Where’s the chili oil? Where are the spices in the ramen (this is why the broth taste flat)? Where’s the sauce on the table? No option to choose spicy level. These add ons are the heart of Asian restaurant that feel authentic, and I think t...

Portion size and substance

A few reviewers feel that portions are on the smaller side and might not be filling enough for a heavy meal.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-07-22

A very attractive bistro with excellent service (Janek is a professional with a sense of humor, definitely deserving of the bonuses). The portions are balanced, but not for a full day of starvation. The place offers both indoor and outdoor...

5★ · 2026-07-24

Nice place with lovely atmosphere. Food is delicious, though the portions aren’t that big. The staff is sweet. Recommend the place 👌🏻

2★ · 2026-08-14

The strangest restaurant we've ever been to, in terms of concept. We went in based on the reviews without checking the menu... We felt like it was an Instagram mecca for specific people (mostly women) weighing 45kg with matcha in hand. We c...

Good for

  • A casual lunch or snack in a stylish setting
  • Trying creative appetizers like kimchi and tataki
  • Enjoying friendly, personalized customer service

Avoid if

  • You expect traditional, deeply savory ramen broths
  • You are looking for large, heavy portions to satisfy major hunger
  • You dislike tight seating arrangements or crowded spaces
Summarized from 172 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2026-06-21 to 2026-08-17 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Jun ’2610
Jul ’2624668
Aug ’2611534

Rating distribution

5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Evidence

  • burst 15 five-star reviews on 2026-07-10 vs avg 2.2/day weight 1
  • low activity account 90 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • duplicate text 2 reviews flagged weight 0.9

Flagged reviews

Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording

A very nice place, beautifully decorated, very good food, and the ramen portions are quite large. I recommend it!!!
  • Jakub Iwanicki ★★★★★ 2026-08-14 suspicion 90
  • Jakub Iwanicki ★★★★★ 2026-08-14 suspicion 90

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 100 remaining flagged reviews.

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zofia głogowska

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-07-10

Even though the chefs are still learning, the ramen was delicious. The atmosphere was friendly, and the staff were helpful and communicative, especially Janek. 😇
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Arina :3

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-07-10

The restaurant has a very pleasant atmosphere, and the entire décor is in an interesting style, obviously inspired by Japan. The food itself is good, although the chicken ramen needs a little improvement; the broth could be improved a bit. The matcha was good, and you could tell it was high quality....
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Aleksandra K

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-07-10

The food was very good. Our waiter was Mr. Janek. He was an amazing and polite person.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Левшунова Інна

1 review

★★★★★

2026-07-10

Delicious! All the dishes were excellent! We'll definitely be back! Good luck!
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Mariela Georgieva

1 review

★★★★★

2026-07-10

The food was really good and the staff was really helpful and kind ☺️
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Oksana Dyachenko

20 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-07-10

burst suspicion 80
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Duc Tien Dang Nguyen

33 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-07-10

We just arrived to Warsaw and found this little restaurant by chance. The kimchi was pretty good. Staff are very friendly. Will come back next time.
burst suspicion 80
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Дмитрий Chef

27 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-07-10

It was delicious and atmospheric! I recommend trying it
burst suspicion 80
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Victoria Shaporeva

25 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-07-10

Amazing place! And amazing Janek!
burst suspicion 80
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Michal Tulej

4 reviews

★★★★★

2026-07-10

Great place, mega tasty, we tried two ramen and dumplings, very nice service, special greetings to Jan :)
burst suspicion 80

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