Restaurant

Kalaya Thai Kitchen

10 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Brook
January 8, 2020
Incredible authentic Thai BYOB
Adam
September 17, 2020
Their food is some of the best in Philly, and recognized as such by most food lists.  The food is very spicy though and they won’t adjust.  You can order stuff that is less spicy, but if you dislike spice I’d recommend going somewhere else.  Their menu changes, but their dumplings are divine and their currys make my mouth water just writing about them.  This place fills up fast so call ahead or make reservations if it’s prime time.  It’s BYOB which means bring your own alcohol.  There’s a liquor store at 724 South St., but Beer Love (714 S 4th st) is much closer and in addition to great beer selection by the bottle, also has some wine (but they’re higher end bottles starting around $25 I think).
Their food is some of the best in Philly, and recognized as such by most food lists.  The food is very spicy though and they won’t adjust.  You can order stuff that is less spicy, but if you dislike spice I’d recommend going somewhere else.  Their menu changes, but their dumplings are divine and the…
Tea
May 2, 2022
High end Thai Cuisine try the curry! Sometimes it's a crab curry but it changes. They are byob. Nominated for James Beard Award.
Roel
July 13, 2022
Probably the best Thai place in town... or even in Pennsylvania . Scratch that... best place in the US!
Marlena
July 14, 2022
Herb-loaded salads, rich curries, noodles or stir-fry.

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4 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA
North Philadelphia