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Chef Nok Suntaranon shares a wealth of Thai family recipes at Kalaya, which began as a BYOB in South Philadelphia and has now been expanded into a large, modern space with a full bar in Fishtown. Addressing Philadelphia’s dearth of authentic Thai restaurants, she offers curries, soups, and noodle dishes that don’t skimp one bit on real-deal fiery, fishy flavor.
This local favorite, known for its varieties of pad Thai—from crispy duck to peanut-crusted scallop—and delicious soups, is a calming, flavorful escape from the noisy restaurant scene of Main Street. Enjoy seasonal specialties and lime-infused Thai sausage, po tek (a spicy seafood hot pot with basil and lemongrass) portioned for two, or the various face-flushing curries.
This unassuming storefront on the main strip of Ephrata serves a variety of Khmer–Thai dishes. Prepare for the heat of the various curries and rice-noodle dishes, which aren't dumbed down for Western palates; there is pad Thai for those seeking something familiar and it's BYOB. Interesting beverage choices include Thai iced coffee, winter melon juice, and hot roasted coconut tea.
