Kai Asian Street Fare

This place was not bad but it was underwhelming. Pricing was good and staff was very friendly. With an already small menu they were out of some items. The quality of the food is standard; not low and not high. Overall there was no regret coming here but I'm not sure it would be something I'd go back to unless invited by someone.

Found the Thai Drunken Noodles just...meh. Intense, almost cloying sauce that could benefit from some sort of acidic balance. Ridiculously little chicken in this protein-optional dish. Very limited menu. Did not spark enough interest for return visit.

All in all this Kai Asian food has pretty good food. The special Bulgogi style chicken in a bowl with rice was great. My wife ordered the Drunken Noodles they were also great. The wonton were pretty good. The fried chicken were unique, but not for me. The exterior were nice and crunchy but the skin on the inside almost seem like they were boiled? Very rubbery. I hate soggy skin on wings. For the most part though we would go back. Just fyi they don't accept cash.

It’s such quaint little restaurant but has so much shine and flare in their food. You can tell the chefs are passionate about what they are making and every bite had me wanting more. Got the Garlic Noodles and Tai Iced Tea both 10/10

I was impressed how delicious the food was, as well as how cute the atmosphere is!! I drive past this place daily and never stopped to look, but boy am I glad I did. I got the Vietnamese garlic noodles and they were delicious, I’m a garlic enthusiast and these were so amazing. Our waitress was very kind and attentive as well! Will recommend to everyone in the area and I’ll be a repeat customer :)

Nice little spot with great service. Everything we ate was delicious. I got the drunken noodles with fresh crab. My wife got the curry udon bowl. We also tried the spicy wings and they were really crispy and juicy. The price was not too bad for the amount of food you receive. I will definitely be back.

We came on a Friday and were able to get seated right away the staff was very friendly and had great recommendations. The Korean Fried Wings were fantastic as well as the chili wontons for appetizers. Main entree my wife got garlic noodles and they made it spicy for her and I did the drunken noodles which were great.

SO GOOD. This has to be the best food I’ve ever had. Hands down. No questions asked. I’m shocked it was so affordable and so fast. The flavors are out of this world good. It’s such a quaint atmosphere and a perfect place for a quiet date. If I could give it more stars, I would. You have to eat here!!

Kai Asian Street Fare is a modern local spot that serves a mix of different Asian cuisines from Korean to Thai to Vietnamese. They've also been Michelin rated for some time now. This is a real small intimate spot located in a plaza where it could be easy to miss if you didn't know it was there. When you walk in you're greeted to a semi lit environment with seating for around 20 people give or take. They've got "bar" seating which would be a decent spot if you're ordering some ramen. Their menu doesn't blow you away with a huge number of items but they focus on really delivering on what they do have available. We ordered soy garlic wings, chili soy wontons and the Vietnamese garlic noodles. Let's start with the chili soy wontons, I hope you like spice. They pack a massive punch when it comes so spice. The pork and shrimp inside are very tender and the wontons are very flavorful. The soy garlic wings are extra crispy, the sauce isn't overly sweet and they're packed with flavors. This may have been our favorite. The Vietnamese garlic noodles were amazing! The noodles were cooked perfectly the garlic was present throughout but not overbearing. The noodles had such a buttery glaze throughout. We got this with shrimp and the shrimp was really good with it. The bottom line, highly recommend Kai. I've had the opportunity of visiting a few times and the staff is always friendly. The food always delivers. It's a great low key vibe type of spot that doesn't get too crowded. This is great to go with a smaller group or for a good quality dinner.

Really enjoyed our first visit. The food was perfectly cooked! Well seasoned, fresh and very tasty. We ordered the dumplings with chili. I'd recommend the lemongrass because the chili was so intense it took over and numbed your mouth. The mains were so good. The drunken noodles- yes!!!! Got it with shrimp, and I'm so glad I did. My partner got the pork katsu and he loved it! Our waitress was super sweet, and did a great job! Small, intimate seating, but casual and relaxing. Would gladly return anytime!

I recently revisited Kai after some time away and was pleasantly surprised by the changes. The place has been remodeled, giving it a fresh, updated look while maintaining its cozy, intimate vibe. With only about seven tables, it's the perfect spot for a quiet meal or catching up with friends. As always, the food did not disappoint. The wings, especially with spicy tang flavor, remain a standout. They're perfectly cooked, with just the right amount of heat and flavor that keeps me coming back. The garlic noodles are another must try, simple yet packed with flavor, and consistently delicious every time. The service here has always been good.The staff is attentive and friendly, adding to the overall positive experience.

I would come here again. It's cute and quaint. The menu is small but has good options. I would say though the portions were quite filling. The service here is nice and the host was really sweet. I would come here again for a quick bite

Kai is a small, casual and delicious food spot! This visit, we tried the beef and salmon Onigiri special. We always get the Korean Crispy Wings (soy garlic flavor), so crunchy and tasty! My wife got the Vietnamese Garlic Noodles with shrimp and I got the Tonkotsu Ramen (not always on the menu). The garlic noodles are a favorite of ours and hit the spot, as always. The ramen was very yummy, it had all of my favorite things and the soy sauce soaked, medium boiled egg was perfect. The ramen was a tad saltier than I typically like, but I would still try it again next time. If you haven't been, you should definitely go!

I've been hearing about Kai for years and years, basically the whole time I've lived in the Central Florida area, and I just hadn't gone yet. Well, I had to pick a place to have lunch with a bunch of old chums, so I was like, you know what, it's time to freaking go to Kai. So we went. And I'm so glad we did. I get here right when it opens to claim seats for nine. Then we wait for everyone and start browsing the menu. I started off with a Thai Milk Tea (Freshly brewed, not from powder. Immensely refreshing). And oh my, it was indeed refreshing. I enjoyed it. Very smooth. Then it was time to order food. We all kind of ordered a bunch of stuff and shared with each other, so I'll outline what I remember getting my hands on. Chili Soy Wontons (Handmade pork and shrimp wontons with spicy chili soy). I actually tried both wontons. Very good! Steamed well, plump and full of filling. Very good use of the chili soy and the lemongrass aroma to accent flavor. Big fan of these. I also got to try the Kai Ribs (Sous-vide pork ribs, thai flavor BBQ sauce, sesame seeds, scallions). These ribs. They get is exactly right, The perfect combination of fall off the bone tenderness, super crispiness on the outside, and the sauce, oh the sauce. This might be my favorite Asian rib in town now. I, of course, had to get the Korean-Style Crispy Wings. I eat pretty much every wing I ever encounter on a menu. And these were superb. I don't think they are as good as a certain juggernaut in the Orlando area, you know, but they are at least within one standard deviation of them. Mega crispy, super juicy, well sauced. These are three star Michelin wings. I got a noodle dish that I can't find on the menu anymore. That's ok, I love a constantly rotating menu. But it used those thick noodles that you see in Pad See Ew. It was a very generous helping of noodles, plenty of fresh veg for some fresh texture, and shrimps aplenty, all in a lovely sauce. I ate this whole dang thing, without even thinking about leftovers. It was so good. The other main entrée that I had was a special they were running. So it's not on the online menu anymore. I do remember it was some sort of chicken katsu with a Japanese curry on the side and a cheesy potato rice dish also on the side. This was the obvious main event, and it was awesome. I don't see dishes like this very often, so I jumped on the opportunity, and I'm very glad I did. Overall, this place doesn't appear to be good for large parties, it's very small and cozy. But, it absolutely was very good for my large party that day. I was very pleased with everything, the food, the service, and the ambiance. I will probably be back. Or, I should correct myself, I'll probably be frequenting the location at the food hall that opened up literally 150 yards from my front door.

Pros: Amazing amazing food! Such a good menu. It's small, but it's also pretty varied, and I love how many sharable things they had. The inside was beautiful. It felt very Asian, but not too far in a specific country's direction, making everyone feel welcome. On top of their great menu, they had unexpected specials that were also pretty yummy sounding. The staff was excellent. They have a small space and accommodated our party of nine like it was no problem. Cons: I couldn't spot a single con. I can't even complain that they're too far away, now that their food hall location opened up 100 yards away from my front door. Tips: Get the wings. Get them. If they offer any curry on special, get it. Get it. Actually, just order everything.

Small shop in a plaza. Would be possibly hard to miss if you weren't really looking for it. Only a few tables inside. I went a couple times earlier in the year, but I noticed they changed seating a bit when I went in today. Would be tough to seat a group larger than 6 I think. But it's okay, because I would prefer less people anyway because the garlic noodles are SO SO good. I could try to replicate it but don't think I could. It's sweet..salty..umami in every bite. Good thing I don't live closer to it or else I'd be there weekly. The wings are a solid portion. Fat and juicy. Forgive me if I say that they may actually be too big? You can get two flavors for an extra $1 which I forgot and sadly only got one spicy tang. Not too spicy, just a little kick.

An absolute must. This place was amazing from start to finish. We were greeted right when we walked in and offered a seat where we would like and opted for a booth along the wall. Menus were brought out and they may be short and sweet but offer plenty of variety! We did a shared order of wings (you can select up to two flavors for six wings per order), the garlic noodles with chicken, and the spam bowl. For a drink I went with the cold sake. Everything was delicious. The wings were the perfect crunch. The noodle plate was huge and super filling, and the spam had a great flavor palette to it! There was one waitress working for the small space and she killed it! Overall: A+ Would 100% recommend and we will be back!

Wow, the food was so delicious! I had the Tonkotsu Ramen, Vietnamese Garlic Noodles with shrimp, and spring rolls. Everything was cooked to perfection. I have to go back and try their Thai Drunken Noodles. The server was very sweet and attentive. The space is quiet and intimate. I don't recommend large groups. It's perfect for a date night.

This ramen was great! They gave me the option of curly or straight noodles and to have the spicy paste on the side. It was like Domu tonkatsu but without all the waiting and bougie. The restaurant was EMPTY but it was early. The servers were nice. This store is cashless.

Who knew Winter Casselberry had a Michelin star restaurant tucked away?? Found this place just driving by, and it took forever to make it back around, but so glad we made it. It is small inside but it is large in flavor. The server was so knowledgeable about the food and flavors, down to what flavor will be left on your pallet. My garlic noodles were amazing! I meant to only eat half and didn't leave with a to go box. The KFC was good, but at times the veggie taste comes through strong. And I couldn't leave without an order of Korean fried wings...to go because I was stuffed. The spicy tang was the right amount of sweet with a hint of heat. And although the price was a little high, the wings are large!

Fun fact: it took eating here by the window and seeing my car in the sunlight to realize I had been hit and run, but the noodles here were so good, it made me forget about the nuances of life and the importance of good food. The menu switches out occasionally to have new specials and the menu is only several items long, but the items we got were so good that we didn't even care what else they had, because we were convinced we had died and gone to heaven. We will be back.

Kai Asian Street Food in Orlando is a flavorful journey through Asian cuisine. The menu offers a delightful variety of dishes, but the standout for me was the good ramen. The flavors were authentic and satisfying. The restaurant has a vibrant and modern atmosphere, making it a nice place to dine with friends or family. If you're a fan of Asian flavors and, in particular, a fan of good ramen, Kai Asian Street Food is definitely worth a visit. It's a solid choice for those looking to explore the culinary delights of Asia right in Orlando.

I went at noon on a Saturday and walked in to swipe the only available table. This place had a steady flow of patrons that as people departed others were there to take their place immediately. The food was delicious. I came based off of a fellow Yelpers review and it was fantastic. All four of us from my party order something different and it was all magnificent. The flavors were potent and rich. The wings were Korean fried style to perfection. The ramen was DELICIOUS and I adored the garlic noodles. I would definitely order again, but to-go. The place is small, a little warm and I felt rushed reminiscent to a clocked lunch break or high school lunch period. The service was great so if you eat in you will enjoy the attentiveness. Parking lot was packed and I had to circle and stalk someone to find a spot. The plaza has a few other restaurants that seemed pretty busy as well. Definitely worth a try.

What a hidden gem! I live in the area and was looking for something close by so decided to try based on seein theybwere in the Michelin guide and WOW. The place is small, definitely not for big groups. It's in the most unassuming plaza. But the food is so good! I had the Vietnamese garlic noodles are delicious! I am dying to go back for the wings! The staff was super nice too.

Brilliant wings - pay the extra for all drums and get the honey garlic sauce! Pick up is just has consistently good as dine in. Must try all dishes when you can.

We came in for the first time for lunch and had a good experience. While seating is limited, we were able to get a table right away. Our waiter Steve was helpful during the ordering process and made good recommendations. To drink, we got both a hot and cold sake and Thai teas. All were great. To eat, we ordered the 5 Piece Lemongrass Wontons, Garlic Noodles with crab, Soy Garlic Wings, Tonkotsu Ramen, Kai Fried Chicken sandwich, ribs, and the yakisoba. Everything was fantastic! The wontons were super flavorful, the ribs were rich and wonderfully sticky, the noodles and ramen were well executed, and the chicken sandwich was fantastic. All the food was solid. The food comes out as it's completed, so you don't get your food at the same time. For some dishes, we had to wait a while. The waitstaff were on top of it, but just be prepared for things to arrive throughout the meal. We did order the wings and never saw them. It wasn't a huge issue. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back.

Delicious food! My friend wanted to go here for her birthday and she saw this restaurant was in the Michelin Guide. The menu is small and simple, but the choices were tempting. I head heard their wings are crispy and tasty, but I decided I wanted to have the drunken noodles. The drunken noodles come with a variety of protein choices. I ended up choosing crab meat after finding out it wasn't imitation but real, succulent crab meat. Between the tasty chunks of eggs and crab meat mixed in with the thick noodles, I ate the whole heaping plate of food. We also both ordered the Thai milk tea. It was thick, smooth, and sweet. Overall we had a very good quality service with great tasting food. I will definitely come here again.

Service was good Food was not up my alley. The wings were huge and had a crispy batter. The fries and spam hit the nostalgia button for my hubby. The drunken noodles were ok but left something to be desired. The garlic noodles were extremely oily and nobody seemed to like them. The garlic was extremely overpowering. The fried cauliflower and yucca was good. The complimentary dessert was a popsicle for the kids and was a vert nice gesture.

Award winning for a reason! The wings and wontons here are amazing. It's definitely worth a visit if you are craving some Thai or Korean food and want a unique experience from the average spot in town. Driving by you would never guess that this place would be worth a visit, based on its location and No assuming exterior. Inside it is a modern Japanese style eatery with several tables and bar style seating. The techno-music plus periodic hits from the mid 2000s is a vibe. Service was great! The waitress was always present and friendly. She did a great job making us feel comfortable and cared for. All round wound highly recommend this local spot! My only word of caution is the price, but it's on the Michelin list so they have the right to charge for what they're asking. I think it's worth the extra few bucks for the quality and supporting a local business.

I am in this plaza often so I go here a lot for something to eat. I tried their seafood yakisoba as it is their special for the month/week. It was not what I was expecting in terms of taste. The noodles just tasted like Lo Mein. It was still good especially the shrimp, scallops and mussels but it was just not what I was expecting in terms of taste. If you are new to eating Asian food and need something to ease yourself into, I would recommend this place for newcomers to Asian cuisine as they have a variety of options, (Korean, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc)

I would eat the Vietnamese garlic noodles for every meal if I could. Sooooo good. Soy garlic wings were also delish. Staff was super friendly and gave great recs from the menu. Super small inside but that's how you know the place is GOOD

Was really surprised that this was a great restaurant as its in a generically sketchy plaza with a lice facility nearby. But inside the Restaurant is cute, clean, and welcoming. I was impressed by the flavor in the drunken noodles, and the portion was very large that i still had 2 snack meals from its left overs later in the week. Definitely worth the visit, small interior so more casual and less opportunity for intimate conversation so not a first date spot imo but makes for a great tasting lunch or dinner.

Just coming through to drop some pics of their entrees. Also got side of cucumber salad which I ate right away because it was refreshing and the ginger dressing is too yummy! You can ask for most of their dish's spicy if you wish or just ask for it on the side if your worried it may be to much. All thumbs up.

This place is seriously so good and they have my favorite wings in Orlando. I usually come with my friends and we all share the "Party Pack," which is such a great deal for the amount of food you get. Another menu favorite of mine is the garlic noodle, it's a must have every time I come here! The place itself is small and cozy, and there usually isn't a wait time -- but I would call beforehand to make sure since there's limited seating. The workers are nice and knowledgeable about the menu, and I love coming here to eat. I strongly encourage you to try this place if you're in the area!!

I wanted to visit this place because it was recommended on Yelp of course and because I am a chicken wing LOVER (also dumplings and egg rolls). I've had Korean fried chicken specifically soy garlic once before and I will say Kai wings were better. The wing was crunchy a bit better with the seasoning. 6 wings for 12.50 is a bit pricy to me but they were better than what I had the first time. The egg rolls were PERFECT. They are the size of what is typically a spring roll but they were literally PERFECT. The shrimp and pork lemon grass dumplings were good. The broth was amazing but I think the filling was a tad bit over cooked. All in all I gave 4 stars because it was good and I would return.

There were some good elements to the menu, but there were a few things I wasn't super impressed by when it came to the service. Firstly, we were greeted by one server, and another server returned. We repeated our needs to them a handful of times between the two of them visiting the table. Not sure if the intent was for them to help each other, but it appeared to create more confusion. I order the spicy tang wings and were reassured that they were a lower level of heat (4/10) and that they should be fine. I normally order medium wings so I was comfortable with that. Not only were these wings inching closer to a solid 7, I couldn't get the waiters to bring me water. I was told to wait, or that the other server would be taking care of me. After I asked the waiter to bring me water and he said you'll have to wait, I said "it's just that this is really spicey...." And he said "you're going to have to wait for the other server" Although they were both helping the whole time? That comment honestly left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm sure he could tell I was in disbelief at his comment, that he ended up being me the water right away.... Of note - the garlic noodles were delicious and so were the loaded fries. I would return solely for those garlic noodles. Great flavor. Service needs a little work :(

Came here on a whim and was really impressed it's located in a very unassuming plaza the food was fantastic had the chicken wings they were outstanding the cucumber salad was nice and gingery and the spring rolls were amazing Will definitely be coming back to this place this is a must eat and try

Really great food. Called in for take and wanted to order a few things. They were out of a few options but I got amazing recommendations to combat and the food was amazing! Service was amazing and all though I didn't eat inside the ambiance was really cute inside!

Amazing hidden jewel of winter park, we try the tonkotsu ramen and it is to die for. We also try the Vietnamese style chicken wings and the blew us away with the freshness and crunchiness and sweet garlicky flavor. The also have this new Chaka Chaka fries that are amazing. The service is awesome and the servers are helpful, friendly and courteous. Creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This was worth the hour and a half drive and we will definitely will be coming back soon for more of their food.

Came across this restaurant through yelp. Small place with great Food and service. They have a limited quality menu to choose from but it was flavorful and worth it.

This is our go to restaurant when we want something delicious and in the comfort food range. The wings just can't be beat and the Drunken Noodles are out of this world! For take out or dine in we love Kai. The people are always so friendly and genuine. I think we've had just about everything on the menu and there are no wrong choices. We live dining in. It's small and very intimate which makes it better for us because it all seems so personable and the staff is always right there when and if you need anything. Can't say enough nice things. We just got back from 7 weeks in Paris and the first place we went to after that heavenly dining experience in France was straight to Kai for take out. They were closed but unlocked the doors so we could grab our take out. If I could give them six stars I would! Well maybe I can:

Delicious dessert specials, and welcoming and helpful staff! The yam donuts were freshly cooked and delicious, with a mochi-like texture, and the housemade passionfruit tequila ice cream was creamy and flavorful. Looking forward to trying more of their menu!

If you want good wings, Kai is your place! My husband was craving wings after watching "hot ones", so I suggested Kai, which we have previously been to once. It was a Friday night so it was packed as they only have a handful of tables. We sat at the 'bar' and they were short staffed but we totally understand and it did not hinder our service at all. We ordered the pop and lock fries, spicy wontons, soy garlic and spicy tang wings. The fries were topped with bulgogi, cheese cause, kimchi and togarashi - delicious! I enjoy the wontons very much with the spicy bean paste, was not too spicy and had a balance of sweetness although a little pricey at 8.50 for 5 wontons. Wings are huge, crunchy, awesome and everything I could ask for, had enough for leftovers. Aside from wings, their Tonkatsu ramen that won Ramen Rumble in 2019 is on the menu!

While there were not many choices on the menu, the food provided was superb! I will return and try the wings.

This place is good It took me long enough to finally try their food, but well worth the wait. I can see why everyone talks so highly about them. I highly recommend the drunken noodles (we split it but I had to tug the box away from my wife). The wings were crispy, chicken tender and the flavoring on point. Sweet and nice kick of spice is always a winning combo. The taste all around on both dishes was We did use a delivery service so extra points for how it was packaged and arrived fresh, still piping hot and ready to eat. Often using a delivery or even doing pickup you can tell the food has sat out well before your delivery/pick up time. I look forward to going in person or ordering a party pack (20 pc wings, 2 orders garlic noodles, 2 orders potstickers -$50 (at least on UberEATS, I have not been to the restaurant so can't vouch if everything is the same)) for the family. Give them a try and let me know what you think, because if you tell them I sent you they will look at you and say huh? Who?

FoodieIQ Score = 7.2/10 (Really Good!) These noodles are the second best garlic noodles I've ever had in Orlando. It doesn't have as much of a "garlic" kick as I would've like but it has a bit of a sweet sauce to it which surprised me. It's a solid dish and if it had more of a garlic flavor I def would've rated this higher.

Really good food and service. I loved the atmosphere. Definitely coming again to try more items off of their menu.

Kai is one of my favorite local spots in Winter Park/Orlando. They have some of the best wings in town if you like KFC style. I typically get my food to go since I'm not too far away but the staff is really friendly and knowledgeable. The ramen is maybe second only to Domu honestly. The place is a smaller establishment but it's good nice ambiance and styling. I'm actually planning to go tomorrow because they have a great special for $48 you get 20 wings two garlic noodles and 4 spring rolls. If you have not been please give it a try!

The food is amazing!!! The noodles have chunks of garlic- they are delicious! The best little hole in the wall in town. Perfect combination of texture & flavor to excite the senses.

Not worth the hype. Tried their best dishes. Their wings and garlic noodles. Noodles were too much greasy and the same with wings. Also we felt the chicken was gamey.

Wow what a hidden gem in this tiny plaza! Parking is definitely rough, and from outside can't really tells its a food establishment. Once you're indoors, there are about 10 tables and bar seating. The servers were masked and attentive. We came with a party of 4 around 5 on a Saturday. Not too busy. Thai tea was sweet, as expected. Water came with no ice? And small cups so you may have issues with refills just because the spice of the food! There is a Yelp check in Offer, but we didn't use it this time. We ordered the chili wontons as appetizer and they were piping hot in temperature and a good about of hot chili sauce. They were fantastic and a a good indicator of what was to come. Also ordered the daily special, spicy tom yum soup, there was a spicy kick, lime and a decent amount of meat with ramen noodles. Albeit a little salty, it was very good. Also ordered the drunken noodles, and there was an egg and a decent number of shrimp in the dish! The Sichuan mala wings are spicy! It's not a saucy wing, more like a dry rub spice. The crunch was perfect and we really enjoyed these. Last we got the bulgolgi fries, which they were very tasty but for the price point not enough meat. The meat we did get was sweet and savory. The fries had a spicy Mayo, cheese and green onion. I was very pleasantly surprised with this hole in the wall and would recommend!!

Food was Delicious.. we had The Wings Soy garlic Service with a Smile! Ambiance, well you can't win them ALL ( it's just so small ) but I LOVE this spot

‼Amazing Wings‼ The breading is made of incredible crunchiness and the noodles dish was swimming in delicious goodness

Tried the wings here and they were descent. Definitely had the crunch that I like, flavor was ok and were kind of pricey. The place is kind of small inside. The menu is limited in my opinion. Good service though.

Stopped here while visiting family in the area. The garlic noodles are a must have. I can't say enough how great they were. Also the soy Korean garlic wings were delicious. I would order this again. The service was good. We were seated as soon as we came in. The only thing I could say negative is that it's a little pricey for what it is. But all in all I definitely recommend.

This place is very small, but we came in when it first opened. It was delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable and helped us with the menu. I got the garlic noodles (recommend!), my family go the ramen and we shared the wings. The Vietnamese style was our favorite. Will be coming back to try more of the menu!

Outstanding! First time visiting and will be back. Korean wings are crunchy and tender, Korean Fried Cauliflower has the right amount of heat in the sauce and I recommend the Spicy Basil Beef.