Kalaya
DAY 3: 6-Course Authentic Thai Dinner Series
Kalaya, one of Philly's most beloved culinary destinations, is the collaborative creation of two women: Chef “Nok” Suntaranon, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, who spent years hosting private parties and catering special events, and My-Le Vuoung, a Vietnamese-born veteran restaurant manager who has worked with some of the biggest names in the restaurant world, including Jean-Georges, Alain Ducasse, and Mario Batali. Their friendship has brought forth this homey little establishment with food that tastes like it comes from your Thai grandmother’s kitchen. Here, you can discover dishes like toon tang (a golden pouch filled with potato, curry, and sweet chili sauce) or moo pad kapi (stir-fried pork in shrimp paste). Since opening its doors back in 2019, Kalaya has firmly established itself as one of the country's top destinations for Thai cuisine, having earned loads of national acclaim including being featured on Food & Wine's "Best New Restaurant in America" List, a Semi-Finalist nod for James Beard's "Best New Restaurant in America" Award ('20), and a #1 ranking on Esquire's “Best New Restaurants in America" List ('20). Yaowza!
About the Host:
Chutatip "Nok" Suntaranon
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Chef Nok got her professional start in her home country of Thailand, beginning her US-based culinary training in 2010 as an intern at Jean-Georges (NYC) Restaurant, Nougatine. After attending the French Culinary Institute, she honed her skills at the Rittenhouse Hotel, J’aime French Bakery and Garces Catering. She opened Kalaya with her business partner My-Le Vuong in April 2019.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Tod Mun Pla
fried fish cake with long bean, sweet chili sauce, kaffir leaf, peanuts and cucumber
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Sakoo Sai Hed
tapioca dumplings with shiitake mushroom and peanut filling, red chili, and lettuce
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Mom's Khao Yum Kamin
southern thai rice salad with toasted coconut, dried shrimp, chili flakes, seasonal vegetables, and fermented fish, topped with a caramelized palm sugar dressing
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Kang Gai Khao Mun
chicken curry with cilantro, pandan, and coconut rice
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Pad Ma Kua Yao Tao Jieow
stir-fried eggplant with salted soybean, miso, thai basi, and long hots
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Khao Niaow Ma Muang
mango with sticky rice
Kalaya
764 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Event FAQs
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Does this restaurant serve alcoholic beverages?
- This restaurant is a BYO establishment, so please feel free to bring your own alcoholic beverages.
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
