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“Best Restaurant in Cancun”
Review of KAI

KAI
Ranked #13 of 1,602 Restaurants in Cancun
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: US$21 - US$81
Restaurant details
Reviewed 4 February 2023

Let me start with the reason Kai is the best restaurant in Cancun. My wife and I went there 2 weeks ago and had a amazing experience. It started with Jorge who was running the restaurant. He is excellent at his job and has everyone there working at the top of their game.

Next we had an amazing waiter, Gabriel. We never waited a second for anything. Extremely professional and had some great recommendations.

Not everyone knows, but there is also a speakeasy in Kai. You think you are walking into a bank vault, but the overall experience there is amazing. You walk into great music and a laser light show. Then we met the best mixologists we have come across. The way Samuel "Sammy" Cailejas made and presented the drinks was something we have never seen before. The taste of each was unbelievable.

Oh, I forgot, the food there was amazing. Everything we tried was the best food we had in the two weeks we were there. We will make sure it is a stop for us every time we go to Cancun. If you have never been there, I would suggest you go there.

Date of visit: January 2023
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KAI, Propietario at KAI, responded to this reviewResponded 9 February 2023

Hello! Thanks for share your experience, we liked to know that you enjoyed the environment and the food, come back soon for continue tasting the best asian cuisine at Kai.

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Reviewed 2 February 2023 via mobile

Food was great! They even created a roll off menu for me and the fried Oreo dessert with sparklers for my birthday was spectacular!

Date of visit: February 2023
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KAI, Propietario at KAI, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Hello! Thanks for share your experience at Kai, we liked to know that you enjoyed the environment and the food, come back soon.

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Reviewed 22 January 2023 via mobile

I went with a few friends from work, a beautiful restaurant and great service by William (our server) ... the tuna cone and salmon roll were amazing

Date of visit: January 2023
Thank alejandrogG579AV
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KAI, Propietario at KAI, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Hello! Thanks for share your experience at Kai, we liked to know that you enjoyed the environment and the food, come back soon. We will gladly forward your comments to William.

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Reviewed 17 January 2023 via mobile

Massively overpriced for the quality of restaurant. Not that the food is bad but just not worth what they charge. Loud intrusive techno music completely unsuited to its “Japanese” theme.

Date of visit: January 2023
Thank SimonPortico
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KAI, Propietario at KAI, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for the review, we are sorry to hear that the experience was not to your liking.

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Reviewed 12 January 2023 via mobile

The most amazing service from William with the most extravagant, delicious, fantastic food. Will be coming back every trip! Had the best recommendations!

Date of visit: January 2023
Thank oliviatZ9044TX
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KAI, Propietario at KAI, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Hello! We will gladly forward your comments to William. Thanks for share your experience at Kai, we liked to know that you enjoyed the environment and the food, come back soon.

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