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, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Akra: crispy taro root fritters, remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Squash & Plantain Salad: kale, apple, pomegranate, cashew dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lightly Seared Hiramasa: apple compote, fresh apple, smoked coconut dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Wildtype Salmon: cold smoked salmon, herbed mayonnaise, crispy shallot, crispy shell Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Joumou: squash, chicken, epis, potato dumplings, plantain, napa cabbage, carrot 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, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Salmon: epis marinade, pepper confit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Chicken: smokey palm butter sauce, roasted cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Coppa: confit potatoes, pikliz remoulade, ginger relish Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Creamed Greens: collards, spiced tomato, peanut, coconut cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diri Ak Sos Pwa: jasmine rice, red kidney bean sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pikliz: spicy pickled cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Shaved Soursop Ice: coconut custard, pomelo, pomegranate, lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Baked Haiti: coconut sponge cake, bavarian cream, haitian spiced pineapple, charred meringue, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Banana Upside Down Cake: rum raisin ice cream, warm coconut caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream Mosaic: vanilla, chocolate and kann coffee ice creams, mocha crémeux Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chokola Cho: coconut milk, cinnamon, star anise, vanilla, charred ginger marshmallow Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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
- Pwa Spritz: gin, falernum, pear, spiced apple, lemon, allspice dram, cava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, 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, 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, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, 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
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- Living Häus Beer Co — American
- Frontera Sur — Mexican
- Snappy's — American
- Nong's Khao Man Gai — Thai
- Enso Winery — Japanese
- Hungry Tiger — Chinese
- Le Pigeon — French
- Noble Rot — French
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