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Kai Po Kava Lounge

Lounge·South Salt Lake·★★★★?

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1465 S State St #14, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Kai Po describes its mission as honoring and sharing the cultural heritage of the South Pacific Islands through the authentic experience of traditional kava and other non-alcoholic beverages. The kava draws consistent praise from guests, who call the shots smooth, strong and well-mixed, and note that the owner personally walks newcomers through kava's history and his ancestral connection to the drink.

Beyond drinks, the lounge leans into a full island-restaurant experience, with mixed plates, fried fish, vilo chicken and lamb, and Polynesian desserts, plus karaoke and space for birthday parties and private gatherings.

What to order

  • Traditional kava
  • Flavored kava shots (e.g. guava, KavaChata kava-horchata)
  • Kava mocktails
  • Exotic teas

Non-alcoholic brands they serve

House-crafted NA cocktails

Location