Menu to Taste

Kalaya

Thai · Philadelphia · Chef Chutatip 'Nok' Suntaranon

Honored as Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation and ranked on North America's 50 Best, Kalaya in Philadelphia is helmed by chef Chutatip 'Nok' Suntaranon. It serves bold Southern Thai dishes, including flower-shaped shaw muang dumplings, in an airy Fishtown dining room filled with palm trees.

4 West Palmer St, Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA 19125, Philadelphia

  • #7 North America's 50 Best 2025
  • #11 North America's 50 Best 2026

Menu

Tasting Menu

  • Featured on Netflix's Chef's Table and honored by Forbes 50 Over (50) — Featured on Netflix's *Chef's Table* and honored by Forbes 50 Over at Kalaya

Dishes

  • Whole Fried Branzino (42) — With green mango salad, ginger, shallot, lime, peanuts, cashew, dried shrimp
  • Pla Tod Kamin (38) — Wok-fried barramundi with turmeric
  • Gang Pat Goat and Lamb Curry (34) — Deeply earthy Southern Thai curry
  • Caramelized Pork Belly (28) — With tamarind
  • Yoon Sen (Glass Noodles) (28) — Baked shrimp with glass noodles
  • Southern Chicken Curry (26) — Traditional preparation with bone-in chicken
  • Grilled Chicken (24) — Brushed with sweet coconut-tamarind glaze
  • Duck Laab (24) — Chile-fired duck salad - signature dish
  • Poh Taek (22) — Spicy seafood soup
  • Nok Kwai (Bird Dumplings) (15) — Cod fish dumplings

Cocktails

  • Lemongrass Martini (15) — Thai-inspired martini with fresh lemongrass
  • Thai Iced Tea Cocktail (14) — House Thai iced tea based cocktail
  • Bar Seating (14)
  • Ya Dong Shots (10) — Bangkok-style spiced whiskey shots

The Experience

Expect a lively atmosphere. The meal is structured around à la carte dining. A good fit for group dining and celebrations.

  • Occasion: Group, Celebration
  • Atmosphere: Lively
  • Format: À la carte

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