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On the fence - 4 to 5 stars
It took forever to get reservations here, but we finally got one for a Saturday night at 6pm. We waited a bit to speak to the server, who was very professional, well spoken and confident. The server explained the menu nicely and set our expectations for our meal. We waited a little longer to order our drinks and place our dinner order. Chef Gourdet did serve our drinks, which was a nice surprise and made the dinner feel personalized and special. We ordered the scallops, duck and the prawns for the entrees. The server messed up our order and accidentally brought us two orders of scallops and the prawns but we didn't notice. She offered to also bring us the duck (in 7 minutes!) and apologized but we were happy with the food and satisfied with our dinner. We ordered two desserts, both were excellent. The scallops were quite spicy, the prawns were delicious and the taro fritters and plantain rolls were my favorite. We didn't get the duck but we left happy and full. I gave it 4 stars for the value of the food and the service. The atmosphere is nice and well done, but the restaurant was quite loud and the table were so wide that it was difficult to hear the person across from you. In the end I would return for another visit to try it again, but next time I will lower my expectation a touch.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing dining experience
It’s almost impossible to get a reservation at Kann, but my friend was able to snag one. We were not disappointed! For starters, the specialty cocktails were so fun—mine had peppers floating on top for a nice little zip. We tried lots of menu items, but my favorites were the tomato and stone fruit salad, the jerk cauliflower and the twice cooked pork. Everything on the menu is gluten and dairy free, even the brioche, so it’s great for folks with dietary restrictions. The place is not cheap, but every morsel was outstanding and the service impeccable.
Be the first to ReplyWorth the wait!
Amazing fresh and bright flavors, all expertly prepared. Service was impeccable and the staff is super knowledgable and educates you about the dishes as they are delivered. Can’t wait to return!
Be the first to ReplyTasty food but extremely loud
Our group of six had to wait outside in the rain for at least twenty minutes past our reservation time. Umbrellas were eventually provided. The restaurant has very poor acoustics making it very difficult to hear anyone talking across the table. Hoping the acoustics can be improved. The service was extremely good, professional and attentive without hovering. It was strongly suggested that we eat the food family style and order a variety of many items. The food was generally delicious but with six people sharing more than a dozen items including deserts, it resulted in only a small taste of most every dish and a somewhat confusing mishmash of flavors. Also, six people trying to procure their piece of a half chicken was a bit unappetizing. I strongly recommend either dining as a couple not a larger group, or each person ordering their own items instead of family style. Very tasty items included warm plantar brioche buns, salad russe (smoked beets!), peanut creamed greens (hot!), glazed duck. The berry tomato salad was good, the pickled watermelon rind was such a scanty serving (especially considering the prices) that it is hard to comment. Jasmine rice with bean sauce - well I always like rice and beans but nothing special. Crispy rockfish was good. Ordered all four desserts and was alloted a small bite of each. They all seemed very good. Very small glasses of wine for I think $20. In sum, the food was very flavorful and generally excellent but the place is too noisy for a group to interact easily. Bill worked out to a little over $110 per person, not surprising based on all the hype.
Be the first to ReplyMixed Feelings
Two of us dined at Kann in mid-July after months of trying to get a reservation to this popular restaurant. I’m conflicted about our visit. On the one hand, the food was excellent. We ordered the Salad Russe (potato-smoked beet salad - $15), Diri Ak Djon Djon (Haitian black mushroom rice and lima beans - $15), octopus ($26), crispy rockfish ($25), and bottle of wine followed by two desserts ($15 each), a coffee ($5), and a glass of port ($11). Our server was helpful in ensuring our portions were sized appropriately, warning us the octopus was just one tentacle. Dishes were presented with an extensive description that at times bordered on comical. On the other hand, noise level was excessive and the pricing was at the top for Portland or even a resort area. One menu item is a bone-in ribeye steak for $200 (not sure how many it serves, but the one we saw leaving the kitchen was huge). We ended up with a $195 bill, which included suggested tip options at 25%, 30%, and 35%, far more than any other bill we’ve ever encountered. What happened to the customary 20% tip that was 15% pre-pandemic? We left 25% minus change but still felt coerced. Chef Gourdet was present in the kitchen but we never saw him conversing with diners at the long chef’s counter, which we thought a bit odd since he is the prominent face behind this endeavor and could have personalized this expensive experience for his guests. Before dining at Kann, we had a drink and accra (saltfish cod fritters) at Sousol, the downstairs bar. While pricey for a glass of cava, a nonalcoholic drink, and the fritters at $51 including tip, it was the mandatory 22% gratuity that was off-putting, as was the $25 cocktails. We’ve never encountered a mandatory tip at a bar. Kudos to Chef Gourdet for showcasing his culture to a Portland restaurant, but based on the pricing it will be interesting to see if many diners return to support it (and help his investors pay off the reported $2 million price tag). If he truly wants to expose Haitian cuisine to Portland diners, bringing it only to the well-heeled seems an odd way of doing so.
Be the first to ReplyWow, lives up to the hype and then some!!
Incredible. There is a reason that it is hard to get a reservation. Amazing Haitian food. Entire menu is gluten/dairy free and they have amazing no-proof cocktails. Service was amazing A wonderful place for a special dinner
Be the first to ReplySo Hard to Get In But So Worth It
Reservations to Kann are incredibly hard to get. After a few months of unsuccessful attempts, I finally nabbed two seats for a super late seating on a Friday night. We came hungry and we came prepared. The food still surprised us. Chef Gregory Gourdet is well-known for his innovative and complex flavor building, building off of his Haitian roots he creates dishes that pack punch, flavors that confuse and draw you in, and a dinner that makes months and months of waiting well worth it. We started the night off with the softest bread ever, a Plantain Brioche Bun served with epis butter that I can seriously eat on everything. The Griyo Twice Cooked Pork killed me with the spicy pickled cabbage, but I am a spice wimp. The pork was incredibly tender and nearly melted in my mouth. The combination of the plantain chips, avocado, pork, and cabbage--perfection. Our entrees were an Epis Brine Chicken served with a smoky mango (smoky mango! I want smoky mango always now) and a King Salmon with a perfectly crisped skin and beautifully flaky meat. That salmon was our absolute favorite. Both were accompanied by the Diri Ak Sos Pwa, jasmine rice with a red kidney bean stew. My one regret was that I didn't order the collards but I guess I'll have something to look forward to when I visit next. For dessert we had the Spicy Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart that was served with a peanut butter ice cream. It was the perfect finish to a wonderful meal and though we were both busting at the seams, we had to lick that plate clean, it was so good. Kann has a yummy-looking cocktail list but we settled for a mocktail made of soursop and coconut (I was unsure at first but as I continued drinking it, hints of maple and mint made its way in and the flavor combination was delightful) and ginger tea. It's too early in the year to say that this was the best meal of 2023 but I have a feeling it's going to be one of the most memorable. Congrats to Kann for their James Beard nomination, it is well deserved.
Be the first to ReplyWow!
The accolades for Chef Gregory Gourdet are well deserved. I didn’t know what to expect, but the spices in the Haitian inspired menus won me over. My favorites were the Akra fritters and butterfish! Getting a reservation can be a challenge.
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