Kai Bistro Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Kai Bistro, a culinary gem located in Chattanooga, TN, where vibrant Asian-inspired flavors meet innovative twists. Our menu is a delightful journey through unique dishes designed to excite your palate.
- Hawaiian Truffle Mac Steak Bowl: Enjoy a comforting fusion of truffle-infused macaroni salad paired with succulent Korean barbecue marinated steak bites.
- Kimchi Fried Rice: A spicy, savory stir-fry featuring caramelized kimchi with diced spam, crowned with a fried egg, bringing a perfect balance of flavors.
- Dynamite Shrimp Tacos: Savor sweet and spicy shrimp wrapped in warm corn tortillas, enhanced by a vibrant Asian coleslaw.
With each dish thoughtfully prepared, Kai Bistro promises a memorable dining experience enriched by friendly service and an inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time, your taste buds are in for a treat!
Specials
Dynamite Shrimp Tacos
Sweet and spicy shrimp, Asian coleslaw, red onions, and cilantro inside warm corn tortillas
Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks
Cream cheese, mozzarella, crab flakes, and green onions breaded and fried in panko bread crumbs. Served with sweet chili dipping sauce
Korean Fried Chicken
Extra crispy chicken bites tossed in your choice of sauce: Soy Garlic, Honey Gochujang, Thai Chili Peanut, Sesame Garlic Parmesan, or Japanese BBQ
Soup Dumplings (Shaolin Bao)
Steamed dumplings filled with a savory chicken or pork broth and filling
Fried Scallion Pancake
Korean style crispy pancake with diced green scallions and onions. Served with a soy sauce vinaigrette. Add shrimp for a seafood pancake
Korean Cheese Corn Skillet
Sweet corn tossed in sriracha mayo and condensed milk, baked with gouda and mozzarella cheese, topped with green onions
Musubi
Fried spam and jasmine rice wrapped in Japanese nori. Served with Japanese BBQ sauce
Kai Lettuce Wraps
Spicy ground turkey sauteed with diced onions and bell peppers served with baby lettuce and Thai chili peanut sauce
Japanese Meatballs
Beef meatballs marinated in Japanese BBQ sauce topped with red onions and scallions and served with Asian coleslaw and Thai pickles
Small Plates
Rice Dishes
Kimchi Fried Rice
Bibimbap Rice Bowl
Brisket Fried Rice
Jasmine fried rice with carrots, peas, corn, scrambled eggs, fresh jalapenos, and thick sliced brisket.
Asian Pot Roast
Slow cooked Korean / Japanese gravy with carrots, potatoes, with a thick slice of brisket and served over steamed Jasmine rice.
Mia’s Favorite (JaJangMyeon)
Thin pasta tossed in a sweet and savory soy alfredo with minced onions, zucchini, pork, and topped with fresh thin sliced cucumbers.
Korean Street Ramen
Spicy Shin Ramen with pork plus 3 toppings of the day. May ADD additional toppings.*
Glass Island Noodles
Noodle Dishes
Soups & Salads
Spicy Silk Tofu Soup (Soondubu)
Kimchi Stew
Vegetable Soy Bean Medley
Vegetable medley soup in a rich earthy fermented soy bean broth even the Soup King himself (Bruce Weiss) would be proud of. Cup or Bowl
Sesame Ginger Salad
Vietnamese Noodle Salad
King Katsu Plate
KBBQ Ribeye Steak (Bulgogi)
M.A.D (Mojo Aint Dead) Tacos (4)
Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Galbi)
Grilled tri-bone beef ribs KBBQ style served with assorted vegetable tapas, vegetable medley soup, and steamed Jasmine rice
Kai BBQ Ribs
Pork ribs with a Honey Gochujang glaze served with assorted Asian tapas and a side of steamed Jasmine rice
Entrees
Lunch Menu
Kai Lettuce Wraps
Spicy ground turkey sauteed with minced carrots and bell peppers served with baby lettuce and Thai chili peanut sauce.
Mini Dumplings(14)
Mini chicken and cilantro dumplings deep fried to perfection.
Korean Fried Chicken
Extra crispy chicken bites tossed in your choice of sauce: Soy Garlic (Gluten Free) / Honey Gochujang Kai dressing / Thai chili Peanut sauce
Musubi
A Hawaiian lunch favorite. Grilled Spam and sushi wrapped in Japanese Nori.
Sesame Ginger Salad
Vietnamese Noodle Salad
Hawaiian Truffle Mac Steak Bowl
Hawaiian macaroni salad infused with truffle oil, served with Korean barbecue marinated steak bites and topped with green onions
Bahn Mi Sub
Loco Moco
Korean Street Ramen
Spicy Shin Ramen with pork plus 3 toppings of the day. May ADD additional toppings.*
Bulgogi Philly
An original Kai sandwich. Grilled thin sliced bulgogi steak, Gouda and Mozzarella cheese, onions, and shiitake mushrooms topped with caramelized Kimchi, green onions, and sriracha mayo. Served on French bread
Kimchi Fried Rice
Caramelized Kimchi sauteed with diced spam, onions, corn, topped with shredded cheese mix and a fried egg. Topped with Kai Dressing.
Chicken Katsu
Crispy chicken katsu, Asian coleslaw, sriracha, aioli, sweet and tangy katsu sauce, and green onions
Korean BBQ
Brisket with caramelized kimchi, Asian coleslaw, sriracha aioli, a gochujang dressing, and topped with microgreens
Thai
Crispy pork belly glazed with a sweet hoisin sauce and Thai pickled cucumbers
Vietnamese
Grilled pork banh mi style with pickled daikon and carrots, cilantro, sliced cucumbers, and sriracha mayo