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    Kai Vietnamese Cuisine

    4.7 (211 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Seafood
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    KAI VIETNAMESE CUISINE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    KAI'S  PHỞ (I think she ordered chicken)
    Kade H.

    Excellent lunch. Everything was very good. Nice little patio. Friendly service. We're moving to another state, but hopefully we'll get a chance to come here again on trips back to see family. It's definitely worth it.

    Lemongrass beef spring rolls
    Josephine P.

    WOW!! My family and I were visiting Tulsa and this place was an absolute GEM! When you walk in, the staff are super cheerful, friendly and happy to answer all questions about the menu. It is a sleek environment with the most amazing Vietnamese food! There really is something for everyone there. The pork is soft and sweet, with deep eggy broth on the wonton soup (which is INCREDIBLE)! The fluffy pork bao paired perfectly with the soft steam dumplings. We have a lot of great Vietnamese restaurants back in Dallas, but this one may be the best i've had so far! Keep up the great work and we'll hopefully be back soon!

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    Terry B.

    We had a fantastic business lunch at Kai, and it absolutely hit the mark. Our group of six was seated quickly thanks to a call-ahead from our host (pro tip: this place stays busy--plan ahead!). The food was the real star. We started with a spread of appetizers that were out-of-this-world delicious: Vietnamese Egg Rolls, Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls, Grilled Pork Spring Rolls, and Crab Rangoons. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared--crisp textures, bold flavors, and that signature Vietnamese balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. I'm a huge fan of Vietnamese cuisine, and while I usually go for Pho or a Vermicelli bowl, the warm weather had me leaning toward something lighter. The Grilled Shrimp Banh Mi was perfect--crusty yet soft bread, succulent shrimp, fresh herbs, and veggies. The touch of fish sauce brought it all together. Absolutely exquisite. Service was also top-tier. Our server, T, was fast, attentive, and super friendly. So good, in fact, I made sure to get his name before we left. Everyone at our table loved what they ordered, and I left already thinking about my next visit. This place is a must if you're in downtown Tulsa. Just make sure to call ahead--your taste buds will thank you!

    Chicken wings appetizer, super yummy!!
    Josh L.

    When I came to Tulsa, I was looking for some good Vietnamese food. Coming for a business trip, I came across this place on local eats to eat in Tulsa, and I knew I had to come here reading all of the good reviews. Came here with a co-worker and we had a great time sharing conversation and enjoying some great Vietnamese food. The wait staff/service was nice and friendly, just be prepared to wait a little bit if the place is super busy. The decoration inside is modern and nicely kept, I really enjoyed dining there! Let's talk about the food. I got the Phu Quoc Wings (A7) and the Flat Rice Noodle. They both had excellent flavors and tasted very good. The portion sizes were amazing and I will definitely be back whenever I go back into town. Will definitely be coming back and bringing more co-workers!

    Grilled Pork Banh Mi // ig: @sandyeatslocal
    Sandra V.

    Was craving Vietnamese food while we were in Tulsa, so we wanted to give Kai a try! The restaurant is located in a busy area downtown. We came during lunch time, and it was packed but we were seated quickly. The inside was clean and modern with a nice bar area. We ordered crab rangoons, pho dac biet, and a grilled pork banh mi. The service was quick, efficient, and friendly. The crab rangoons were so yummy. The wrapper ended up being a bit thick for my liking, but they were filled! My pho also hit the spot. The broth was flavorful, and there was a decent amount of meat and noodles. The banh mi was pretty tasty too with a soft but still crusty baguette, but nothing special to write home about. I do appreciate the shrimp crackers served with them. I would definitely come back!

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    Dalv C.

    In Tulsa!!! Love it. Kai Vietnamese Restaurant. 1) please was clean. 2) Very busy.... Very! 3) Service was busy...no time for chatting. 4) Pho was good. 5) Shrimp and Springs rolls were okay. Sapporo Can was great! I would return again. I recommend you give them a try. If busy when you go, be very patient.

    Shaken orange beef
    Michael R.

    Food was excellent on point. Service was great very accommodating and attentive. Place was clean and well decorated nice place. The food is exceptional! Worths trip.

    Chicken and Broccoli stir fry and plain fried rice
    Desiree L.

    The dumplings are my favorite! So good with the cooked onions! Love love love! I'm not a huge fan of their chicken. There's a lot of fat meat on pieces in my experience which makes eating the chicken a little tough. Each piece of chicken is also very large so I always end up cutting mine down. Everyone I've gone with always loves their food though so I'd recommend it for sure! The staff is so kind! When you leave the entire restaurant gives such a kind farewell! So the vibes and dumplings alone are enough to keep me coming back! My second time going here I ordered fried rice and dumplings and I was pretty content! I may try shrimp or chicken fried rice next time. Just have to spend some time cutting the chicken up the way I'd want to eat it.

    P1 pho. Lots of meat and the brisket is AMAZING!
    John P.

    Came for lunch on a Saturday. Place was absolutely packed to the brim. I was alone so I got a seat at the bar. Ordered the P1 (make sure to get the tendon too). Wow. One of the best bowls of pho I've ever had. And I consider myself a pho connoisseur since it has fast become my favorite food. The broth was very good and they gave a solid amount of meat. Rare win for a pho restaurant (most others skimp out and leave you upset). The brisket was the highlight in the dish. Absolutely incredible. I left absolutely full and satisfied. Next time I come to Tulsa I will definitely hit up this spot again. Excellent service, all the servers were very attentive and friendly. I thought about leaving a bad review to keep customers away because it was so packed... but after eating there it makes sense why this restaurant is so popular.

    Phó

    The phó was amazing! It was pretty crowded but i they were very busy for lunch so it is understandable. The restaurant is small but it very bright and clean.

    Kristi O.

    I went here for lunch because I had jury duty and it was very close to the courthouse. I got here at 11 and by 1130 the place was full and there were people waiting to get in. The service was friendly fast and the food was amazing. I see why this is such a popular place. I really enjoyed all of my food. The portions were huge and I can't wait to go back.

    Jarod W.

    There are quality restaurants all through downtown Tulsa but of the few that are in the Western area, Kai proves that quality, not location, is the most important characteristic of any establishment. I visited this restaurant on two occasions (Nov. 2nd, 2022 and Jan. 3rd, 2024) around 1pm and each time I've been impressed with their efficiency and offerings. Located directly across the street from the City court, County court, County library and three hotels, there isn't a shortage of foot traffic and potential customer in the area. But, instead of relying on patrons passing by, Kai captures people's interest and keeps their business through their service, quality of their food and variety of options. Though the restaurant was relatively full, both visits (unannounced with another guest) the service was very attentive as I was seated almost immediately and brought menus and waters soon after. The menu is vast with offerings that range from Vietnamese plates, stir frys, Pho, Appetizers and even desserts! Each time, no matter how indecisive, the server knew when we were ready to order and came promptly, despite the traffic. My first visit I ordered the Brisket Steak Pho and the second time I ordered the Duck Noodle Pho. The food was delivered in within 15mins (or less)! Each came with a sizeable amount of basil cilantro and bean sprouts. I was intrigued at the taste of the (Brisket Steak) broth! I've had pho before in different cities but, instead of a simple/general vegetable palette, Kai's actually had a distinct flavor to it. Additionally, when I had the Duck Noodle, I was beyond impressed at the robust flavor. There was a heaping helping of meat while the vegetables included were well-balanced. The broth was so good that it's necessary to sip it to the bottom of the bowl. On my initial visit, I ordered the passion fruit lemonade and it was to die for! I absolutely had to order it again when I returned and would highly recommend ordering one. Both visits were on a lunch break and I was in-and-out within 1hr. Lickety Split. Overall, Kai is capitalizing on the elements surrounding it and thriving doing so. Though it's easy to miss, it's a treasure in plain sight that's championing the downtown lunch service. Highly recommended as a go-to Asian cuisine or for any casual lunch meet-up.

    Scott G.

    My first experience with Vietnamese food and it was a great one. At 11:45am it was packed with one open table. The service was friendly and fast and the food was excellent. I will go back!

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    Took the wife here for dinner one evening, and had a very nice evening with great food and friendly, pleasant service.

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    10 months ago

    Best Vietnamese I've ever had. You can tell everything is fresh. Highly recommend banh mi

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    Good pho good atmosphere will be back soon. Good service ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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    Tasty food. Friendly service. One of the nicer places to eat in downtown Tulsa. Recommended.

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    Food was very good and service was also. Restaurant was very clean and with an excellent patio

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