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April 2018, Kota Kai were awarded The Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence by the AA.

Kota Kai is an extension of the well-established and highly recommended Kota restaurant, offering a relaxed and light environment to enjoy a meal with friends and family.

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Location

Perfectly situated at the head of the harbour in Porthleven, Kota Kai enjoys uncompromised views over the inner port, the nationally recognisable Clock Tower and beyond to the swelling surf of the Atlantic. With the option to Eat and Sleep in our B&B rooms above Kota 50 yards away, guests could turn an evening out into a short break away and really embrace the charms of Porthleven.

Jude Kereama

You may have seen the main man here at Kota and Kota Kai, chef Jude Kereama, showcasing his creative culinary skills in 2015, 2016, 2019 and again in 2021 on the popular BBC2's ‘Great British Menu’ as one of the three representatives of the South West.

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Sample Menus

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Sample Starter

Seared rare tuna, celeriac remoulade, wasabi mayo, ponzu, pickled cucumber, radish

Sample Main Course

Panko hake fillet , katsu sauce, pickled vegetables, tenderstem broccoli

Sample Dessert

Clementine, ginger & white chocolate mousse, all spice biscuit

Sample Wine

Kai mojito- Havana rum, fresh mint, brown sugar, fresh lime and lemongrass, finished with ginger ale

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Perfectly positioned on the Harbour Head in the idyllic fishing port of porthleven, Kota has quickly become one of the best-kept secrets in the South West

Jude Kereama

Having won awards in both Auckland and London before heading to Porthleven to open Kota with his wife Jane, Jude’s dishes are individual and exciting, taking inspiration from his half Maori and half Chinese Malay origin. Jude has appeared in four series of The Great British Menu and has proved to be one of the most popular figures in the competition. In 2021, he reached the final stage of the competition by cooking at the banquet.

Location

PERFECTLY POSITIONED ON THE HARBOUR HEAD IN THE IDYLIC FISHING PORT OF PORTHLEVEN, KOTA HAS QUICKLY BECOME ONE OF THE BEST-KEPT SECRETS IN THE SOUTH WEST

Porthleven exudes Cornish charm and tradition with arguably the most impressive harbour in Cornwall, being constructed during Napoleonic times. Around Porthleven harbour there are a wide range of historic buildings including many fishermen’s cottages and net lofts. The white painted buildings which catch the light reflecting off the calm water in the inner harbour, the temperate climate of the area and the fresh air coming in from the Atlantic all combine to enhance the relaxing atmosphere of Porthleven.

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