Kalaya

Philadelphia, US

• No.7 North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025

Now situated in airy new digs in an old warehouse in the Fishtown neighbourhood of Philadelphia, Kalaya, named for James Beard Award-winning chef Chutatip 'Nok' Suntaranon’s mother, is back on the city’s culinary map as part of the Defined Hospitality group. Featuring Southern Thai food that speaks to her family history – from traditional dumplings and curries to stir fry and sticky rice – chef Suntaranon prepares each dish expertly in ways that celebrate the iconic colours, flavours, and aromas of Thai cuisine. The space is bigger and brighter than the original location, with more than triple the capacity, helping turn the volume up on the energy in the room. The dedication to Thai flavours extends into a new robust drinks, including cocktails mixed with ingredients like curry leaf, lemongrass, tamarind, and galangal.

Key Information

• Average price per person $90
• Lunch: Sat – Sun Dinner: Mon – Sat
• 12155452535
• Visit Kalaya's Website

Location

4 W Palmer St, Fishtown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19125