Kaia Wine Bar Menu
Kaia Wine Bar in New York's Upper East Side offers a unique South African dining experience with a vast selection of tapas and cocktails. With friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere, and an extensive menu, this intimate and classy spot is perfect for a night out. Customers rave about the delicious food, like lamb kebabs, rooibos ribs, and grilled cheese sandwiches. The happy hour specials make it even more enticing, with $8 martinis and wines from 4-7pm daily. The diverse menu offers curries, fries, mayo, and decadently delicious dishes that cater to all tastes. The highlight is the complimentary bread with olive oil and spices, a must-try. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or looking for a unique dining experience, Kaia Wine Bar is a top spot for a memorable night out.
Sliders & Snacks
DUKKA CRUSTED CHICKEN SLIDER
Dukka spiced chicken slider with onion marmalade and kaia aioli.
FISHCAKE SLIDER
Crusted fishcake slider with curry aioli.
POTATO LATKE SLIDER
a potato latke SLIDER with chipotle aioli
DEVILLED EGGS
Peri peri spiced deviled eggs.
THICK CUT BACON WITH TOMATO CHUTNEY
with heirloom tomato chutney
DUCK 'WINGS' (Dremettes)
duck wings ( dremettes) in Kaia's sticky mango sauce
MUSHROOM AL FORNO
inspired by Decameron Restaurant in Stellenbosch - baked portabello mushrooms in a creamy cheese sauce
WILD HEAD ON TIGER PRAWNS
Wild HEAD ON shrimp in smoky paprika and peri peri sauce with Tannie Elize's bread.
KAIA FARMERS MARKET SEASONAL SALAD
rainbow swiss chard, beets, pears, pumpkin seeds, manchego cheese, umami vinaigrette
KAIA LAMB BURGER
Lamb burger with kaia pickled cucumbers sour cherry compote local roquefort on brioche with fries. Ladies and gents - please no substitutions or changes & medium rare only. No one makes this like we do and we would like to keep it that way. A lot of love goes into making this handmade burger.
THE GATSBY(Capetonian Street Food)
Portuguese roll stuffed with garam masala pulled chicken, peppadews, kaia kirby cucumber pickles, mayo & fries.
DUCK FRITES & CHERRY MONKEYGLAND SAUCE
Pan roasted magret duck breast & Fries with a cherry monkeygland sauce. NO monkeys killed in the making of the dish :) - it refers to a South African sweet and sour sauce
BOBOTIE
South Africa's unofficial, national dish! Cape malay spiced beef served with egg custard on top and yellow rice and raisins.
WILD MUSHROOM MAC AND CHEESE
Wild mushroom mac & cheese
ROOIBOS TEA & CRANBERRY BBQ BABYBACK PORK RIBS With Chef Billy's Coleslaw
Rooibos tea and cranberry baby back pork ribs with Chef Billy's coleslaw.
PAN ROASTED WILD STRIPED SEABASS
Pan Roasted Wild Striped Seabass with blistered tomato & lemony potatoes
CURRIED TOMATO & CHICKPEA SOUP With A Cheesy, Tomato, Red Onion & Chutney Sandwich
Creamy Corn Soup with brown butter and a cheesy, tomato, red onion and chutney sandwich
ELK CARPACCIO With My Mom's Mustard And A Peppery Arugula & Peppadew Salad
served with my mother Elize's homemade mustard and arugula salad.
Mains
Nagereg – Dessert/ Homemade Goods
MALVA 'POEDING"
Sticky cake with homemade vanilla custard.
GRANADILLA ( PASSIONFRUIT ) CREMORA
passionfruit creme
DARK CHOCOLATE FLOURLESS TERRINE
Dark chocolate flourless terrine with honeycomb chocolate crunchies & amarula cream
