Kalaya
Thai · Philadelphia · Chef Chutatip 'Nok' Suntaranon
Authentic Southern Thai restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Chutatip 'Nok' Suntaranon (Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic 2023). Featured on Netflix's Chef's Table. Michelin Recommended. Known for uncompromising heat levels and traditional techniques. Moved from original South 9th location to larger Fishtown warehouse space.
4 West Palmer St, Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA 19125, Philadelphia
- Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
- #7 North America's 50 Best 2025
- #11 North America's 50 Best 2026
Menu
Dishes
- Lobster & Crab Pad Thai (58) — 1/2 lb lobster tail, colossal lump crab meat, egg, bean sprouts, tofu, peanuts
- 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
Cocktails
- Ya Dong Shots (10) — Bangkok-style spiced whiskey shots
- Lemongrass Martini (15) — Thai-inspired martini with fresh lemongrass
- Thai Iced Tea Cocktail (14) — House Thai iced tea based cocktail
- Bar Seating (14)
Tasting Menu
- Featured on Netflix's *Chef's Table* and honored by Forbes 50 Over (50)
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- Baan Tepa — Bangkok (2 Michelin stars)
- NAWA — Bangkok (1 Michelin stars)
- Kin Khao — San Francisco (1 Michelin stars)
- Sorn — Bangkok (3 Michelin stars)