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What to order at Kai
- Must order
- The grilled tribal buffalo tenderloin with smoked corn puree, cholla buds and scarlet runner bean chile.
- Signature dishes
- Tribal buffalo tenderloin, Great Plains bison, Cholla buds
- Editor tip
- Open Wednesday to Saturday evenings only; the drive south to Wild Horse Pass is about 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix.
Signature dishes: Tribal buffalo tenderloin, Great Plains bison, Cholla buds
Must order: The grilled tribal buffalo tenderloin with smoked corn puree, cholla buds and scarlet runner bean chile.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday evenings only; the drive south to Wild Horse Pass is about 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix.
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Location
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