Kann – Haitian
Kann is a vibrant celebration of Haitian heritage where the air is thick with the scent of wood-fired embers and the soulful warmth of Caribbean hospitality. Diners are treated to a masterclass in texture and spice, from the pillowy sweetness of warm plantain brioche to the deep, smoky complexity of twice-cooked griyo pork and charred seasonal vegetables. Each plate tells a story of tradition reimagined, blending refined technique with bold, sun-drenched flavors that linger long after the final bite.
548, Southeast Ash Street, Portland, OR, 97214 https://kannrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Haitian
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Kann
Dairy-Free at Kann
Kann in Portland has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pikliz, Legim and Roasted Squash & Plantain Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Kann
Kann in Portland has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pikliz, Cauliflower and Smoked Wildtype Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Kann
Kann in Portland has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pikliz, Akra and King Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Kann
Kann in Portland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including King Salmon and Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Kann
Kann in Portland has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pikliz and Clear Sailing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Kann
Kann in Portland has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pikliz and Clear Sailing. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Kann
Kann in Portland has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pikliz, Legim and Roasted Squash & Plantain Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Kann
Kann in Portland has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pikliz, Legim and Roasted Squash & Plantain Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Kann
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Soup Joumou | 55.9 g | 52.8 g |
| Evergreen Dream | 140.5 g | 34.8 g |
| Smoked Wildtype Salmon | 54.5 g | 24.4 g |
| King Salmon | 0 g | 23 g |
| Pwa Spritz | 29.2 g | 21.9 g |
| Cauliflower | 22.3 g | 19.5 g |
| Chokola Cho | 76.7 g | 18.6 g |
| Clear Sailing | 4.4 g | 16 g |
| Tizan Te | 159.5 g | 14.2 g |
| Yon Ti Kafe | 117.5 g | 10 g |
| Diri Ak Sos Pwa | 31.8 g | 8.8 g |
| Roasted Squash & Plantain Salad | 49.4 g | 6.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tu-Th - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Warm Plantain Brioche: epis butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Akra: crispy taro root fritters, remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Squash & Plantain Salad: kale, apple, pomegranate, cashew dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lightly Seared Hiramasa: apple compote, fresh apple, smoked coconut dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Wildtype Salmon: cold smoked salmon, herbed mayonnaise, crispy shallot, crispy shell Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Joumou: squash, chicken, epis, potato dumplings, plantain, napa cabbage, carrot Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Griyo Twice Cooked Pork: bannann peze, avocado, pikliz Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Hearth
- Grilled Red Cabbage: smoked herring, african pepper sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower: jerk, sour coconut cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Salmon: epis marinade, pepper confit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Chicken: smokey palm butter sauce, roasted cabbage Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Coppa: confit potatoes, pikliz remoulade, ginger relish Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Beef Rib: haitian coffee rub, grilled mushrooms, bbq sauce, ti malice Available at: dinner, lunch
Additions
- Legim: stew of eggplant, cabbage, spinach, spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Creamed Greens: collards, spiced tomato, peanut, coconut cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diri Ak Sos Pwa: jasmine rice, red kidney bean sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pikliz: spicy pickled cabbage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Shaved Soursop Ice: coconut custard, pomelo, pomegranate, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Baked Haiti: coconut sponge cake, bavarian cream, haitian spiced pineapple, charred meringue, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Banana Upside Down Cake: rum raisin ice cream, warm coconut caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ice Cream Mosaic: vanilla, chocolate and kann coffee ice creams, mocha crémeux Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chokola Cho: coconut milk, cinnamon, star anise, vanilla, charred ginger marshmallow Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Kremas: rum, coconut milk, warming spices, lime, nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Clear Sailing: haitian rhum agricole, vermut blanc, sherry, salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bon Bagay: rye, banana liqueur, passionfruit, ginger, egg white, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Viva Ayítí!: coconut washed tequila, agave, cacao bitters, lemon zest Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Pwa Spritz: gin, falernum, pear, spiced apple, lemon, allspice dram, cava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Tizan Te: pineapple rum, chili liqueur, jenjamn tea, apple, ginger, lemon, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Evergreen Dream: douglas fir brandy, melon liqueur, amaro, almond, wasabi, egg white, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Marie-Jeanne: bourbon, aged rum, spiced rum punch, vermut, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- An Lò: pineapple, yellow bell pepper, ginger, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Anme Dous: hibiscus, lime, mint, clove, n/a juniper spirit, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mai Taino: blood orange, lime, cashew, pink peppercorn, n/a dark cane spirit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Kowosòl: soursop nectar, coconut milk, coconut water, lemon, maple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Yon Ti Kafe: kann coffee cold brew, fresno chili, honey, n/a orange spirit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Kann
- Is Kann dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Kann has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pikliz, Legim and Roasted Squash & Plantain Salad.
- What can I eat at Kann on a dairy-free diet?
- Pikliz, Legim and Roasted Squash & Plantain Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Kann have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pikliz and Legim.
- Is Kann gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Kann?
- Soup Joumou, at roughly 52.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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