What a refreshing and delightful change of pace here in Bordeaux. This Tahitian Restaurant, Kai Kai, had wonderful food and a friendly, prompt service. My husband had the "porcelet coco" and raved about this dish with slow cooked pork, coconut milk, and sweet potatoes. My "chai men" was also very tasty. This was s fun change of pace. read more

Kaï Kaï - Hawaiian Near Me - Bordeaux, 33

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It was in a moment of confusion that we sat down in the outdoor seating of Kaï Kaï. Was it Tahitian or Haitian food? Was any of the exotic dishes vegetarian? An by the way, was it Tahitian or Haitian food? It sure did not help that the waitress did not speak English, neither that we did not speak French. However, when the chef who did speak English, came out to us in order to explain the alien menu and brought us a taste, we knew we had found the perfect place. The food was superb. Pure flavors of coconut, rice and banana was combined in a complex and accurate way. We were stunned over this 3 course Polynesian food, as google now had told us it was. There wasn't the slightest hesitation about improvising a 3 course vegan menu for me. And the chef sure did know what he was doing. I had a sweet potato sallad with coconut milk and tropical fruit for starter, a lovely noodle main course and hot banana compote for desert. Brilliant, every piece of it. Why a missing star then? The food was everything here. The interior was neat but boring and the place lacked decorations and details to make the atmosphere inviting and truly enjoyable. Except from the chef, the service was a teasing distraction. But that might be due to our different languages. I truly recommend this place overall. Had one of my best evenings in Bordeaux here! read more

"There's a first time for everything" is the American saying.. Tahitian food is not something common or even known about in the U.S. Happily, while wandering around Bordeaux, my sister and I found Kai Kai restaurant. A most wonderful place! The chef - Gio and our waitress were super friendly and a joy to speak with. We both went for the three course dinner for €25 and rum punch to set the mood. The starter is a fish tartare in a choice of three different varieties- coconut, sesame or pepper. I had the sesame which was excellent. For the second course I chose the chow mein which is a noodle dish with plenty of meat- fish, chicken and pork in a savory sauce. The Po'e banana for dessert is a creamy banana "pudding" - it's truly amazing. I recommend it highly. If you are in Bordeaux, stop in to Kai Kai and enjoy! read more