Harden's says
Jude Kereama's original restaurant (see also Kota Kai; Kuki, a third restaurant is due to open in 2021).
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Jude Kereama’s blend of Asian, New Zealand and West Country cuisines never fails to delight” (with “exciting” tasting menus a highlight) at this harbourside restaurant-with-rooms – and, “despite the increasing competition for quality cooking in Porthleven, it remains ahead of the pack”. The chef (also behind Kota Kai) was due to add a third string to his bow in Carnon Downs holiday apartment complex the Valley, but the long-awaited arrival was apparently nixed by Covid.
Summary
One of the “top gastronomic establishments in the southwest” – this harbourside restaurant from Maori/Chinese-Malay chef Jude Kereama thrills all comers with “a memorable marriage of local seafood and Asian influences”. He opened the venture in 2006 with his late wife Jane, who sadly died of cancer in 2019; she was the driving force behind Porthleven’s annual food festival, which now attracts up to 70,000 visitors. Top Tip – “the blue cheese ice cream is a revelation”.
Summary
“Jude Kereama’s genius cooking” makes this “unforgettable” restaurant – “set by Porthleven harbour” – “a must when visiting south west Cornwall” according to its numerous fans. Kota, which he runs with his wife Jane, means shellfish[j] in Maori, one half of Jude’s New Zealand/Chinese-Malay heritage, and fans say it’s “up there with the best”. Top Menu Tip: “the beautifully balanced tasting menu was capped by Jude’s wonderful blue cheese ice cream”.
Summary
Jude Kereama’s cooking takes inspiration from his half Maori and half Chinese Malay origin, and fans say it just “gets better and better” at this “wonderful restaurant full of atmosphere” in a “picturesque” fishing village on the “deep south-west Cornish coast”, which he ran with his wife Jane (who sadly passed away in 2019).
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Harbour Head, Porthleven, TR13 9JA
Restaurant details
Kota Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A choice of 4 or 6 course tasting menus with bread and snacks to start. Excellent food and atmosphere with a good wine list."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £30.00 | £35.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 52.50 | Dinner only | 4 |
| Menu2 | 74.50 | Dinner only | 6 |
Traditional European menu
| Veggies | Pudding |
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| £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Harbour Head, Porthleven, TR13 9JA
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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