One of a kind experience. We came here for my wife's birthday and she absolutely loved the food and place.The food was amazing and so was the plating. Food is a lot different than other Thai places that we have been to and this felt unique and authentic. Our server Lindsay was very helpful and did a great job with the recommendations and service.Shaw muang ( Chicken dumpling) was really good and delicious and does look like it is a dish made for the emperor. What surprised us the most is the Kalum tod num pa ( Cabbage) ..never have we ever had cabbage this delicious. We can't wait to come back and try more.Our recommendationsChicken dumplingsSouthern style Chicken curryCabbageStir Fried Pickled Mustard Greens with EggTom Yum Kalaya ( with Shrimps)Nam lycheeIG: journey_man16
The food was amazing!!! Our server, Katherine was very knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations. We had appetizers, main dishes and desert. I would totally recommend the scallop curry and crab fried rice. Everything we had was exquisite.
Finalist for best chef @kalayaphilly - Philly, PAAmazing fresh scallops & jumbo prawns + deep Thai flavors that I've missed for a long time!Chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon ensures authentic Thai flavors by not allowing any substitutions or changes in spiciness. They make the curry paste & powders in-house and prawns are caught straight from the rivers of ThailandSome flavors & dishes were SPOT ON like the scallop curry, Khao yum tossed salad with dried shrimp & fish, shrimp crab & pork siu mai, stir fried cabbage.Some were lacking a bit of flavor or depth like the black pepper beef and prawn + vermicelli - it needed a bit more umami & garlic. I would almost think a char grilled soy + fish sauce + lemongrass beef would bring out more from the steakOverall a good experience. Got faked into the salad that was marked a 1 level spice that should've been a 5 level (my level ?). I ended up eating most of it ?100% try the scallop though, I dream about it sometimes!
This restaurant feels like you’re in Thailand. The food is delicious and the staff is super friendly. Be aware that this is going to be a bit spicy and they have a few options to choose from. I’d say that the place itself isn’t that nice, looks traditional and a bit messy. I also think this restaurant is too overpriced for what it delivers, this is why it deserves 4 stars.
The staff are very friendly. The owner came out and greet our table which is pretty cool. Food were amazing. Definitely coming back for more.
Perfect little BYO for a date night. Everything we ordered was delicious and exceeded our expectations. Server was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Beautifully presented dishes with attention to details on ingredients. All the foods were authentic taste to street Thai foods as I recall my trip to Thailand a few years back. I was most impressed with the coconut rice, you can not only taste the coconut milk in the rice but fresh pandan leaves extract as well (it was a must have side dish for us). We got papaya salad, sakoo hed (tapioca dumping filled mushroom), goong ob woonsen, pla pad prik king, and a side of coconut rice. You can always judge an Asian restaurant by how good all the rice tasted, from the sticky rice that comes with papaya salad, to the white jasmine rice that came with pla pad prik king, to the side coconut rice all were treated with love and was fabulous. A very memorial Thai meal and would recommend.
“Aloha” from the friendly staff and your in for a great experience. We sat outside in the cozy Philly street dining box and had a fabulous meal. Beautifully delicious dumplings and spicy hot beef salad. The meat so tender you could cut with a spoon. Top it off with sticky rice and Thai ice teas. We loved it. Thank you. This place is a South Philly Thai gem in the Italian Market.
Great food and great service. Totally worth it. Well deserved James Beard nomination.
Phenomenal food. Best Thai curry. Definitely on the pricy side but my friend and I split an appetizer, entree, and dessert for a reasonable pp cost. Awesome dumplings, they tasted kind of like a condensed banh mi (a beautiful thing imo).