Kai Caff Aye Rotorua

Was keen to try Māori dishes and this place was recommended. The Hangi was nicely cooked and really enjoyed the baloney-like soup (I can’t remember the exact name). The kawa- kawa tea was also nice, reminiscent of good quality Chinese tea. Appreciate the staff being patient with our questions.

I don’t usually leave bad reviews, especially for our local Māori businesses, but I feel I need to be honest about my experience today at Kai Cafe. I was really craving a hāngī and spent $23 expecting a decent meal—but I was left disappointed. The portion was tiny, the stuffing was gluey, flavourless and water logged, the meat was almost nonexistent and full of bones. The fry bread was almost larger than the hāngī itself and wasn’t very nice either. With the cost of living so high, every dollar matters. I was treating myself with my last bit of money, and this just felt disheartening. Please consider putting more aroha into the kai you serve.

Wow!! Fantastic little place, really nice staff, yummy food, atmosphere clean and tidy. Highly recommend

I stumbled across this place while attempting to pass the time, and I was pleasantly surprised. The owner was great to talk to, she was freely willing to share her stories of living in NZ. The food is equally amazing, and they have a unique seafood pie. This place was so much better than I could have ever expected.

If you wanna try poly food in rotorua , This place is the go to And pls get the creamed paua . Im korean and it was my first time to try And i love it and i will miss it so much! The owner was very kind too !! Pls all the asian !! Go try !!

Chowder pocket an paua pocket was so good! The big breakfast on the other hand was horrible can't believe I paid $21 for that the sausage was the worst the eggs were not cooked I asked for the to be cooked more they said yup an they came back looking more raw. We got a frappe an it was pretty much water an chocolate flavour. The customer service was so bad wasn't a welcoming place neither was the girl who served us. Do not recommend.

Had the best breakfast here this morning and can highly recommend the pukana breakfast (Frye bread ,mince and the most perfect eggs) great service, we will definitely be coming back ,great experience. Nga mihi nui

Went here for the paua pies, first time trying today and they were onnnnn 🔥 worth every cent. My new fave pie!! 🥧 take my money man. Will be back for more pies but this time with the whaanau. Can’t believe a place that actually makes them properly. The pastry, the filling was perfect.