Kalaya

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4 W Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Kalaya is a renowned restaurant located in Fishtown, Philadelphia, that specializes in authentic Thai cuisine, crafted with pride following traditional Southern Thai family recipes. The establishment has garnered significant acclaim, including the prestigious 2023 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region.

With a commitment to defined hospitality, Kalaya invites diners to experience the rich flavors and culinary heritage of Thailand. The restaurant also supports local dining culture through its sister establishments, adding to the vibrant culinary scene in the area.

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Nancy L.
1/16/2026

Beautiful, bright, lively space. The chef walked the floor and checked in on every table multiple times while we dined there. Drinks were deliciously tropical but not too sweet. Everything we...

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Alex S.
1/10/2026

Everything at Kalaya (kah-lay-YAH) is amazing. Friday and Saturday dining requires you to order the $75/person tasting menu, and this allows you to sample the variety of flavors and dishes Kalaya...

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Quinn L.
1/7/2026

Very difficult to find parking spaces around the restaurant. It's quite hard to have a reservation here too, but it's definitely possible. We went with the tasting menu and everything is decent....

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Cathy C.
11/22/2025

Yelp Review 2025 #231: Recently dubbed as one of North America's Best Restaurants this year, I was surprised I was able to get a reservation a couple of weeks in advance. The earliest reservation...

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Alisa J.
11/22/2025

Beautiful ambiance and presentation. The lum Yong cocktail was absolutely delicious. One of the highlights of the night. The flower shaped chicken dumpling and the cod dumpling shaped like...

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