Made here in New Plymouth
A little extra
flavour, please.
Meet the house hot sauces that bring our fresh bowls to life. Bright, punchy and made to be mixed, matched and drizzled.
Build your bowl
Choose your drizzle
Our House Hot Sauces
Born from a little creativity and a desire to waste less, our house hot sauces started with what we already had: coriander stems, leftover pineapple or kimchi juice and other kitchen trimmings, turning them into something delicious for our customers to enjoy for free.
The response and love from customers was instant, so we kept creating. As the seasons change, so do our sauces, making the most of whatever local fruits and produce are around, from feijoas and tamarillos to all kinds of citrus and beyond.
What started as a way to reduce waste has become part of the Kahakai identity: bold, seasonal, house-made hot sauces, always free and always changing.
Gochujang
chilli
A bold, savoury chilli kick with a rich Korean-inspired depth.
Try it with salmon, tofu or crunchy slaw
Feijoa
Sharp, fruity and unmistakably local with a lovely tang.
Try it with chicken, avo or fresh greens
Mango &
coriander
Sunny, juicy sweetness lifted with fresh herbal brightness.
Try it with prawns, tuna or edamame
Kimchi
Tangy, fermented flavour with a gentle chilli warmth.
Try it with crispy chicken, tofu or rice
Mandarin
& ginger
Sweet tropical brightness with a warm, zingy finish.
Try it with chicken, salmon or cucumber
Sriracha
Classic garlicky heat for when your bowl needs a little fire.
Try it with everything — especially avo