KAI

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  Anna

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Absolutely enormous portions! I’m never one to leave food but even I was defeated by the pancakes and tater tots. Great variety of all day breakfasts to choose from and prices are quite reasonable. Service was quick and friendly.”

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  Panda H

  ·2 months ago

  “Came here early on a Friday morning with a friend. We were greeted with a smile and quickly seated. The place is beautifully presented, clean and welcoming. There’s a good selection on the menu, including alcoholic drinks, hot and cold drinks, and a reasonable choice of food without being overwhelming. We both had smashed avocado and eggs, with slightly different variations, and they were delicious. The only thing I’d say is that sourdough can always be a little tricky to eat — but it’s good for you, right? The lady who served us was lovely and really added to the experience. It was also interesting to see such a mix of people enjoying the café — families, couples and people dining on their own. I would happily return. It actually reminded me of a lovely café I’ve visited in Norwich.”

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  SHAHiD A

  ·2 months ago

  “Came to Kai for breakfast, daughter raves about it. This could so easily have been 5*. We waited 20 mins after being seated, till I had to go to the counter to remind them we were here. Food took a further 30 mins to arrive (this I didn’t mind at all). Food was delicious, and very filling and you could taste the care in the preparation. I had the Cheese and Onion Pancake without the Bacon. Staff were lovely, but I observed only 2 servers, when shop was so busy. For the turnover, maybe get more staff?”

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  Josh E

  ·3 months ago

  “Good food, varied choices for different tastes. Pancakes can become a bit dry and service not too attentive. Otherwise good.”

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  Zen Cheung

  ·4 months ago

  “This is definitely an Internet celebrity shop. At first glance, it looks like a dessert shop, but in fact it is a new-style restaurant that mainly offers pancakes, French toast and sourdough bread. In addition to numerous dessert options, you can also find some salty and sweet delicacies. I think the portion is quite sufficient and the price is not too expensive. It’s a great place to relax with friends during vacation”

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  Sheida

  ·5 months ago

  “Today my friend and I went there for brunch and a chill hangout, and everything was good. Both the coffee and the food were really nice.”

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  Shehani Rathnayake

  ·6 months ago

  “KAI is my absolute favourite brunch spot in the entire of Leicester! It has amazing food, really tasty and super yummy. Wide selection so essentially something for everyone. Portions sizes are hearty and the staff are soooo attentive and kind. Interior is aesthetic and just overall adds to your visit there.”

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  Grant Stanley

  ·7 months ago

  “We had brunch at another location but we decided, after a brief shopping excursion, that we fancied something sweet with coffee. My partner has been to Kai before with her friends, but this was new to me. From the outside seating and the visual appearance, this looks a modern and trendy cafe and the inside does not disappoint. The staff are pleasant and efficient and we were seated immediately, despite it being a busy Sunday morning/lunchtime. The only negative I have was the smell. It did smell oily, but it may have just been unpleasant for us as we’d just had a full-fat breakfast? Anyway, we ordered the French Toast with strawberries, bananas and maple syrup and it was divine. Our eyes were bigger than our bellies though, but the staff were kind enough to provide a take-away box so nothing went to waste. The coffee there was good too! Looking at the menu, we will definitely come back for lunch/brunch one day and recommend this venue for anyone.”

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  Qi Shean Lim

  ·8 months ago

  “One of the worst cafés I’ve been to. First impression: When I walked in, I should have taken it as a red flag. The waitress wasn’t welcoming at all, she simply pointed at a row of seats and told me to choose whichever I liked. There was no friendliness, which immediately made the atmosphere feel cold. Food: I visited on a Tuesday for lunch and ordered the yoghurt pancakes (£11.75) and an iced matcha (£6.10). The pancakes looked impressive in size, but that’s where the positives ended. They were extremely thick with a dense, bread-like texture rather than being light and fluffy. It was essentially three dry pancakes stacked together with nothing in between and yoghurt on top. They were difficult to eat and unpleasantly heavy. For context, I usually finish pancakes at other cafés even if I’m already quite full, but I couldn’t even manage half of this portion, despite arriving very hungry. The only thing I finished on the plate was the strawberries. I ended up grabbing a meal deal from the supermarket afterwards because I was still hungry. The iced matcha was equally disappointing. It looked diluted and didn’t taste like matcha at all, more like a weak, less sweet version of Thai green milk tea. You can honestly get better (and cheaper) matcha from a Korean supermarket. Service experience: At first, I didn’t add syrup to my matcha, but since it tasted so bad, I asked if they could add some. The waitress told me it would cost an extra £0.75, which I agreed to. However, when she returned, she said they had added a “double pump” and that I would now be charged £1.50. There was no prior confirmation about doubling the amount. It felt unnecessary and poorly handled. Even with the syrup added, the drink tasted no better. Overall: I left still hungry and slightly nauseous, which says a lot. The café looks photogenic, but the food and overall experience don’t live up to the aesthetic. It’s overpriced for what you get, and I wouldn’t recommend it.”

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  Amirah Khan

  ·9 months ago

  “Great breakfast place, loads of vegetarian options. Food and drinks all came out together not long after ordering. Service was very good. Servers were all polite and professional. Very good value for money and have big portions. Really wanted to try the pancakes but will definitely come back for them.”