KAI's Local Partnerships
KAI partners with local vendors, farmers, and artisans to source fresh ingredients and seasonal produce. These partnerships reflect desert authenticity, bringing Native American stories to life through Southwestern cuisine and detailed craftsmanship, responsible for making KAI one of the best places to eat in Phoenix, AZ.
Ramona Farms
Ramona Farms is KAI's longest partnership, supplying exceptional beans and corn that honor community heritage. Their story connects diners to the traditions central to our Native American cuisine.
Crow's Dairy
Featured for years at KAI, Crow's Dairy is a regional creamery that delivers premium goat cheese and milk. Their consistent quality elevates our Southwestern dishes with authentic local flavor.
Rune Wines
Arizona's premier winery, Rune Wines, showcases masterful varietal finesse using locally grown grapes. Their bottles perfectly complement KAI's cuisine.
Native Seed SEARCH
Founded in 1983, Native Seeds/SEARCH conserves and shares the seeds of the people of the desert Southwest and Mexico so that these arid-adapted crops may benefit communities.
Mount Hope Foods
Mount Hope is a family owned and operated business based in Cottonwood, Arizona that has been offering the very finest in top quality foods, spices, herbs, and customer service for more than 40 years.
AZ Distilling Co
Arizona Distilling Company is a renowned craft micro-distillery based in Mesa, Arizona, famous for producing the first legal bourbon in the Phoenix metro area since Prohibition.
K4 Ranch
Since 1941, the Kieckhefer family has been steadfastly committed to raising and selling premium beef.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Queen Creek Olive Mill has supplied award-winning Arizona olives since KAI opened. As statewide leaders in olive cultivation, their oils define our Phoenix restaurant's authenticity.
PROVISION
Phoenix's PROVISION sources and roasts exceptional small-batch coffee and tea for KAI. Their direct relationships with global producers ensure premium quality in every cup served.