Kai Bistro

625 E Main St, Chattanooga
(423) 531-4098

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Hawaiian Truffle Mac Steak Bowl

Mini Bao Buns with Pork Belly

Glass Island Noodles Chicken

Mia’S Favorite Jajangmyeon

Soup Dumplings Shaolin Bao

Korean Cheese Corn Skillet

Lava Bowl Tteok-Bokki

Korean Fried Chicken

Black Fortune Cookie

Brisket Pho King Dip

Choose 1 of 3 different styles - THAI: Grilled thick cut pork belly glazed with a sweet hoisin sauce and kosher dill pickles. VIETNAMESE: Grilled pork in a Bahn Mi style with pickled daikon and carrots, cilantro, sliced cucumber, and sriracha mayo. KOREAN BBQ: Brisket with caramelized kimchi, Asian slaw, and gochujang sauce

Kai Lettuce Wraps

Spicy ground turkey sauteed with bell peppers and served with baby lettuce and Thai chili peanut sauce

Fried Scallion Pancake

Korean style crispy pancakes with diced green onions. Served with a soy sauce vinaigrette

Musubi

a Hawaiian lunch favorite. Fried spam and seasoned white rice wrapped in Japanese nori

Soups & Salads

Sesame Ginger Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce with grilled chicken, crispy rice noodles, sliced Asian fruit, and shredded parmesan served with a sesame ginger dressing

Vietnamese Noodle Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce with grilled pork, pickled daikon, carrots, cilantro, limes, fresh jalapenos, mini fried spring rolls, and crispy rice noodles served with a chili garlic vinaigrette

Spicy Silk Tofu Soup (Soondubu)

Firm tofu, brisket meat, and mixed vegetables in a spicy and tangy gochujang broth. Served with a poached egg

Chinese Onion Soup

French onion soup base with brisket, shiitake mushrooms, onions, and crispy Asian noodles. Baked with provolone cheese

Kimchi Stew

Kimchi with Kielbasa sausage and mixed vegetables in a spicy and tangy red pepper garlic broth

Vegetable Soy Bean Medley

Vegetable medley soup in a rich earthy fermented soy bean broth

Rice Dishes

Kimchi Fried Rice

Fried rice and caramelized kimchi sauteed with diced spam, kielbasa sausage, onions, corn, and cheese on a bed of fried rice. Topped with a fried egg and Kai dressing

Brisket Fried Rice

Fried rice with carrots, peas, corn, scrambled eggs, and fresh jalapenos topped with thick sliced brisket and drizzled with Kai dressing

Asian Pot Roast

Slow cooked Korean/Japanese gravy with carrots, potatoes, and a thick slice of brisket served over steamed jasmine rice

Bibimbap Rice Bowl

Jasmine rice with thin sliced bulgogi steak, romaine lettuce, and mixed vegetables tossed in a roasted sesame and Kai dressing. Topped with a fried egg

Noodle Dishes

Korean Street Ramen

Spicy shin ramen with your choice of meat plus 3 vegetable toppings

Mia's Favorite (JaJangMyeon)

Thin pasta tossed in a sweet and savory soy alfredo with pork, minced onions, and zucchini. Topped with fresh thin sliced cucumbers

Glass Island Noodles

Glass noodles (Japchae) tossed with roasted sesame oil and soy garlic sauce served with your choice of grilled chicken or thin sliced bulgogi steak, broccolini, bell peppers, onions, and shiitake mushrooms

Entrees

KBBQ Short Ribs (Galbi)

Grilled tri-bone beef ribs Korean BBQ style served with assorted vegetable tapas, vegetable medley soup, and steamed jasmine rice

KBBQ Ribeye Steak (Bulgogi)

Thin sliced ribeye served on top of a fried blooming onion. Paired with artisan lettuce to wrap, a spicy Korean dipping sauce (Ssamjang), a side of steamed jasmine rice, and vegetable medley soup

King Katsu Plate

Thick sliced deep fried pork -or- chicken cutlet Japanese style with your choice of sweet Tonkatsu sauce or Korean gravy served with steamed jasmine rice and a side of Asian slaw

M.A.D. (Mojo Ain't Dead) Tacos

(4) Korean BBQ style tacos with your choice of chicken or steak with cheese corn, caramelized kimchi, and red & green onions. Topped with sriracha mayo

Kai BBQ Ribs

Pork ribs with a Honey Gochujang glaze served with assorted Asian tapas and a side of steamed jasmine rice

Sides

Side of Kimchi

Side of Steamed Rice

Side of Fried Rice

Side of Tapas

assorted Asian vegetable tapas

Beverages

Soft Drink

Chef's Specials (Lunch)

Fully Loaded Fries

Create your own unique combination of fries with your choice of protein, 3 toppings, and sauce. Additional toppings $0.50

Lava Bowl

Chewy rice cakes in a sweet and spicy Kai sauce with smoked sausage and fish cake, topped with melted gouda and mozzarella cheeses

Hibachi Burrito

Fried rice with your choice of braised chicken or marinated steak, smoked gouda and mozzarella cheeses, cilantro, red onions, sriracha mayo, and Japanese bbq sauce inside a warm flour tortilla

South Korean BBQ Sandwich

Pulled rib meat in a sweet & spicy bbq sauce with house made Asian coleslaw, green onions, and sriracha mayo inside toasted French bread

Kimbap Rolls

Bulgogi, sauteed vegetables, and danmuji (Korean pickled radish) rolled in seaweed and seasoned rice

Bahn Mi Burger

Japanese Meatballs

Beef meatballs marinated in Japanese BBQ sauce topped with red onions & scallions. Served with Asian coleslaw and mini dill pickles

Pho King Dip

Lunch Items

Fried Dumplings

Chicken dumplings deep fried to perfection

Korean Fried Chicken

Extra crispy chicken bites tossed in your choice of sauce: Soy Garlic, Honey Gochujang, Thai Chili Peanut, or Sesame Garlic Parmesan

Sesame Ginger Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce with grilled chicken, crispy rice noodles, sliced Asian fruit, and shredded parmesan served with a sesame ginger dressing

Bulgogi Philly Cheesesteak

An original Kai sandwich. French bread filled with grilled thin sliced bulgogi steak, gouda and mozzarella cheeses, onions, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized kimchi, green onions, and sriracha mayo. Served with chips

Kimchi Fried Rice

Fried rice and caramelized kimchi sauteed with diced spam, kielbasa sausage, onions, corn, and cheese on a bed of fried rice. Topped with a fried egg and Kai dressing

Korean Street Ramen

Spicy shin ramen with your choice of meat plus 3 vegetable toppings

Hawaiian Truffle Mac Steak Bowl

Hawaiian macaroni salad infused with truffle oil, served with Korean bbq marinated steak bites and topped with green onions

Musubi

a Hawaiian lunch favorite. Fried spam and seasoned white rice wrapped in Japanese nori

Kai Lettuce Wraps

Spicy ground turkey sauteed with bell peppers and served with baby lettuce and Thai chili peanut sauce

Vietnamese Noodle Salad

Chopped romaine lettuce with grilled pork, pickled daikon, carrots, cilantro, limes, fresh jalapenos, mini fried spring rolls, and crispy rice noodles served with a chili garlic vinaigrette

Bahn Mi Sub

a Vietnamese/French fusion sandwich. Toasted French bread filled with grilled pork, pickled daikon and carrots, cilantro, sliced cucumbers, and sriracha mayo. Served with chips

Hawaiian Moco

A popular Hawaiian dish. Three layers of island favorites: jasmine rice, hamburger patty, and a fried egg smothered in a savory brown gravy. One serving is enough to make anyone have a Kanak attack!

Kai Lunch Boxes

Brisket Fried Rice Box

Brisket fried rice, Korean fried chicken, and a sesame ginger salad

Musubi Box

Spam musubi, Korean fried chicken, and a sesame ginger salad

Sides

Side of Kimchi

Side of Steamed Rice

Side of Fried Rice

Side of Tapas

assorted Asian vegetable tapas

Beverages

Soft Drink

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Recent Reviews

Delicious bites and a pet friendly patio: My family and I popped in for a quick lunch. We had ramen, kimbap, fried rice, and mini dumplings. The food was wonderful and our waitress Ash was stellar. We will return should we find ourselves in the area again. Our pup was offered a bowl of water as we dined on the patio. This place is a must visit.

September 2025

My new go to. Yes, it was great from the service, thanks Cameron and fellow employees, did a great job in explaining the reason for the wait. They did an incredible job in working to make it a pleasant situation in a overwhelming busy moment. Also, the employees in the back of the kitchen did great preparing really delicious and fun wonderful experience. The way we were served and attended to did not feel like any wait at all. Maybe me and those in my party where all in a good...

September 2025

The food is actually worth the price. Brisket fried rice tastes perfect and the bao buns are satisfyingly soft and pillowy. The waitress was polite and pleasant. Will probably come back once I'm in downtown again.

September 2025

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