Kai Connoisseurs - Support Whānau Māori Business
Kai Connoisseurs is located in Hampshire Street and you will often see many of our Te Pā whanau and pononga here enjoying the best dumplings in the world.
One of our beautiful talented Mama of Te Pā, Sachiko Shimamoto owns and operates cafe and catering business Kai Connoisseurs. She is living her ‘why’: For the love of food, the need for connection and the gift of knowledge.
Kai Connoisseurs is a small whanau business that started out selling pork and chive dumplings and has evolved into a catering and food business with a growing social media presence and a reputation in their community for always being in the kitchen cooking delicious kai.
Kai matauranga, manaakitanga, aroha, hauora and whanaungatanga are driving forces behind what Kai Connoisseurs does. Not only do they create stunning delicious Japanese infused kai but have started Kai coach sessions and run cafe Te Reo wananga. So much love and talent all in one place. If you are looking for somewhere to fill your cup and puku then this is the place to be.