Kekäle

The new Kekäle Bar & Casual Fine Dining

Merely waiting for your meal is an experience in itself

We welcome you to experience the newest and freshest restaurant of Levi Hotel Spa! Kekäle is a Finnish word that means a glowing red charcoal ember, as all Kekäle main meals are prepared on the charcoal grill. The open-plan charcoal grill kitchen is unique for Finland: blazing fire, sweet aromas and sounds, all visible for guests to watch.

Savour aperitifs at your leisure in the lounge bar with its classic and refined cocktail bar ambiance. The range of drinks on offer focus on whiskies, cognacs, gins and cocktails. The leather sofas and library feel just beckon you to get comfortable and enjoy a moment of relaxation.

“A theatre of meaningful experiences on this scale is very popular nowadays. The diners become part of the show while sitting at the table: from the closest tables, you can see your meal being lovingly prepared. The grill has been intentionally lowered so that the fire is visible. Kekäle’s cuisine philosophy is for food to taste even better than it looks. The recipes have been perfected, simple, yet meticulously designed. Kekäle is not just about charcoal and smoke, as the menu also boasts delicious fish and vegetable dishes.”

“The idea for the colour scheme came from grilling on glowing charcoal embers. The interior design emphasises shades of burnt wood, including fishbone decking, which is a cosy detail. The sight of copper here and there makes you think of fire, and the main theme at Kekäle is a closeness with nature, a nature vibrantly coloured – just like nature in Lapland!”

Juha Partanen, Business Director, Levi Hotel Spa

STARTERS

Moose tartare 15 €
Raw egg yolk, Dijon mayonnaise and frittered capers G, L

Fresly Cured Arctic Charr 12 €
Rainbow trout roe, ice fennel and deep-fried cabbage G, L

Salmon soup 12 €
Grilled salmon, potato, carrot and dill in creamy fish consommé G, L

Boletus Soup 11 €
Crispy bacon and thyme foam G, L

CHARGRILLED

Entrecôte 34 €
300 g grilled dry age entrecôte beef steak, red wine sauce and jacket potato G, L

Veal and asparagus 30 €
Grilled veal sirloin and asparagus, choron sauce G, L

Lamb and Beetroot 29 €
Lamb sirloin, beetroot, onion and roasted potato G, L

Reindeer with Puikula Almond Potato 39 €
Grilled reindeer sirloin, overcooked reindeer entrecôte and almond potato mash G, L

Fish of today 25 € €
Grilled fish, cucumber spaghetti, white fish roe and beurre blanc sauce G, L

Grilled Aubergine 17 €
Feta cheese, plum tomatoes, pistachio nuts G, L

Kekäle Burger 19 €
270 g beef burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, garlic mayonnaise, pickled onions and almond potato fries (G), L

DESSERTS

Chocolate and Cloudberries 12 €
G, L

Bilberry Pannacotta 11 €
G, L

Rasberry Cheesecake 10 €
White chocolate and fresh raspberries G, L

KITTILÄ MENU

3 course set menu representing the best flavours of Finnish Lapland

Freshly cured arctic char
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Reindeer with Puikula almond potato
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Chocolate and cloudberries

52 €

CHEF’S MENU

5 course Chef’s Menu varies based on the best and freshest seasonal ingredients including two starters, main course and two desserts.

69 €

G = gluten free | (G) = gluten free by request | L = Lactose free