Thai cooking in Philadelphia reached a new level of recognition in Fishtown. Kalaya on West Palmer Street, led by chef Nok Suntaranon, draws on southern Thai recipes and earned national acclaim for its regional cooking. The bright, bustling room has become one of the city's hardest reservations.

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  • Kalaya

    Order The khua kling dry-fried pork with rice; the massaman curry; Nok's mother's coconut soup.

    Kalaya in Philadelphia is Chutatip 'Nok' Suntaranon's James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic 2022 Southern Thai room in Fishtown, on Palmer Street since the move.

  • Kalaya

    Order Khua kling dry-fried pork; massaman curry; the coconut soup that runs from her mother's recipe.

    Kalaya in Philadelphia is Chutatip 'Nok' Suntaranon's James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic 2022 Southern Thai room in Fishtown, on Palmer Street.

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