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Kota Kai
Cornwall, Porthleven - Asian - Restaurant
Facing Jude Kereama’s acclaimed main restaurant, Kota, this second-string eatery is a first-floor space that feels a little like a loft apartment. A very long room offering good views over the harbour, it serves up an Asian-inspired menu of popular favourites – say salt-and-pepper squid, tempura tofu, soft-shell crab bao, seafood laksa, vegetable ramen or chicken massaman – with one or two western interlopers in the shape of mushroom arancini, feather-blade steak or fish and chips. Drink cocktails or wine from £25.
VENUE DETAILS
Celtic House, Harbour Head
Porthleven
Cornwall
TR13 9JY
01326 727707
OTHER INFORMATION
Family friendly
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