Great, as always. First time I came to Kai was in 2021. Since the then, it’s always been my must-stop in Zagreb when I visit from Split. I had the pork baos (delicious), and a Zmajsko pale ale (cold and refreshing). The atmosphere was great and even had cake - kindly offered by a group who were celebrating a birthday.

No need for me to lower the score for this, but the only disappointing part was the service. Our waiter that night was 10/10, but one of the other workers didn’t seem very helpful when we arrived. I was introducing Kai to a friend who was visiting Zagreb for the first time, and was looking for a vegetarian-friendly place. We arrived a couple of hours before the closing time, and this worker told us that there weren’t any available tables, and that the kitchen would be closing soon. I respected this, as I have friends who work in restaurants, bars, and cafes too. We were about to leave, when a couple inside offered us to sit with them. Shortly after, our waiter came with the menus and we had a lovely night with great food and drinks.

I know the worker who welcomed us wasn’t expecting this couple to offer us to sit with them, but when he told us there weren’t any tables available or that the kitchen would be closing soon, he didn’t say “sorry” or tried to give us any solution, which I believe is essential even in these unfortunate cases.

The solution didn’t come from the staff, which I think is worth noting. I’m sure it was a misunderstanding, and I will be returning to Kai every time I’m in Zagreb.