Kalaya

"A Philadelphia restaurant celebrated for its authentic Thai cuisine." - Melissa McCart

"Chef Nok Suntaranon — on the November 2024 Chef’s Table — has moved her Thai restaurant to a larger location in Fishtown. Thankfully, everything is as flavorful and fun as expected, including new additions like tropical cocktails. The menu of Southern Thai dishes is longer, so bigger groups will find lots to share, like miang pla phao — a whole grilled branzino served with pineapple, herbs, and rice noodles — or a towering tom yum kalaya with giant river prawns emerging from the fragrant broth. The chic restaurant recently started lunch service on weekends, and small groups can usually find a spot at the bar, but it’s best to book ahead for a table." - Eater Staff, Ernest Owens

"Offers a high-end Thai experience with Kolsch Slurpees." - Ashok Selvam

"One of the finest restaurants in Philly has incredible Thai cuisine. This dish — a spicy and sour lemongrass soup with spiked with prawns, barramundi, mushrooms, and more — is a classic staple admired both locally and nationally." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

"Kalaya is a nationally recognized Thai restaurant in Philadelphia, known for its Southern Thai cuisine. The restaurant is led by chef-owner Chutatip "Nok" Suntaranon, a James Beard Award-winning chef. Kalaya's Southern Thai Kitchen cookbook offers easy-to-follow instructions and beginner-friendly tips for cooking pad thai and flavorful curries." - Esra Erol