Kann

Places like Kann are hard to find. Excellent atmosphere and service, the food is spectacular. There are many choices for vegetarians with just the right portions. Being a group we were able to sample a wide variety: the brioches, akra (yumm!) and plantain salad; cauliflower, beans & rice, legim and peanut greens.. finally topped with toasted meringue with fruit glaze, it was a sensory and culinary top-of-the-world experience. The cocktails were varied and great tasting. The brightly lit cheerfully bubbly place set the expectations rightvm away for the very pleasant experience that followed. Shout out to our server Naomi who was amazing. One of the nicest restaurants in Portland. Remember to book days in advance. :)

Was excited to finally snag a reservation to this restaurant! My first ever time trying Haitian Food and I can say I was not disappointed! I have to say my favorite dish would have to be the griyo twice cooked pork, which was delicious and packed with flavor. The ambience was amazing and so were the mocktails. Bill can definitely add up especially with the automatic gratuity for parties of 5 and more. Really loud in here so definitely more of a group setting because it can be kind of hard to hear. Glad to have experienced one of the top 50 restaurants in North America.

This was a phenomenal experience. I didn’t have any prior experience with this type of cuisine and I was a little nervous going in, but every single dish was a hit. Fantastic service, inventive cocktails, and a perfect venue to celebrate something special. Order everything and share with your table. You won’t regret it.

★★★½ As one of America’s Top 50 restaurants, Kann often requires reservations weeks in advance, so I was excited that we managed to get a table just a few days ahead. We actually drove several hours through the mountains from the Olympic forest in the rain just to make this dinner. Unfortunately, traffic made us about 15 minutes late, but the staff were accommodating and still seated us. After the meal, my overall impression was: it’s a decent restaurant, but I personally don’t quite understand the “Top 50 in America” level of hype. The menu is seasonal, so dishes change regularly. Highlights: * Asparagus Salad – One of my two favorite dishes of the night. The Haitian Epis seasoning and roasted peppers gave it a fresh, vibrant flavor with a gentle, lingering heat. Light, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. * Twice Cooked Pork (Griyo) – Tender, flavorful pork served with crispy fried plantains, avocado, and pickled vegetables. The combination of textures and flavors worked really well. * Cauliflower – Another standout and apparently the restaurant’s signature dish. Roasted cauliflower served with a coconut cream sauce. The spice builds gradually instead of hitting you all at once, creating a warm, lingering heat that complements the creamy sauce perfectly. Surprisingly memorable. Less impressive: * Smoked Beef Rib – The most expensive dish we ordered (around $120). The beef is smoked for 12 hours and was certainly well prepared, but it didn’t quite live up to the price. It was slightly dry in parts and, while enjoyable, not particularly memorable. The roasted mushrooms on the side were excellent, though. * DIRI AK SOS PWA – Rice served with a bean sauce, inspired by the chef’s childhood comfort food. I appreciate the story behind it, but the flavors were fairly simple and didn’t stand out. The restaurant itself is beautiful—warm, modern, and inviting. Service was excellent throughout the evening. Every dish was thoughtfully introduced, and the staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. My only real complaint is the noise level. The dining room was buzzing with energy, but it crossed the line from lively to overwhelmingly loud. Overall, I’m glad we came. Kann offers a unique perspective on Haitian-inspired cuisine, and several dishes were genuinely excellent. While I personally wouldn’t rank it among the very best meals I’ve had in the U.S., it’s still a worthwhile dining experience, especially if you’re interested in trying something different. If Google allowed half stars, I’d probably give this place 3.5/5.