Harden's says
See also Kota; a third restaurant, Kuki is due to open in 2021.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“The more informal, café-style, sister to Kota” – the local star from chef Jude Kereama – “this place overlooking the harbour just hits the spot for a holiday lunch, with on-point sharing plates that have fantastic flavours”, thanks to Jude’s New Zealand and Asian heritage. “The menu is imaginative, innovative and a cut above the norm”, and the “great-value food” comes in “generous portions”.
Summary
“The location and 'holiday feel' certainly helps” at Kota's more casual sibling – “an airy, comfortable and spacious room with great views of the harbour”, but the food is “always enjoyable” too, combining (Great British Menu chef) “Jude Kereama's Asian and New Zealand influences with fresh local seafood on a surprisingly innovative menu”. Extra points for the “lovely playroom”.
Summary
The “more relaxed sister of Kota” is an “informal, light-filled room overlooking the harbour”, and a “useful alternative for lunch when Kota is closed – (Great British Menu chef) Jude Kereama’s presence is much in evidence here”: result? “assured” Pan-Asian cuisine that’s “much more imaginative than the usual seaside fare”.
Summary
The “more relaxed sister of Kota” is an “informal, light-filled room overlooking the harbour”, and a “useful alternative for lunch when Kota is closed – (Great British Menu chef) Jude Kereama’s presence is much in evidence here”: result? “assured” Pan-Asian cuisine that’s “much more imaginative than the usual seaside fare”.
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Restaurant details
Kota Kai Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Lovely room with fab views over the harbour. Attentive service. Food is very good but (as one of the 20%) I find their love of coriander including as a garnish is very annoying!"
"Consistent casual restaurant. Good for families."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £25.00 |  |
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| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £2.50 | £13.90 | £5.00 | £6.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Celtic House, Harbour Head, Porthleven, TR13 9JY
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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