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Kaya

Name: Kaya
Address: 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando, Florida, 32803, USA
Telephone: +1 407-627-9117
Price range: Special occasion

618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando, FL, 32803, USA

$$$ · Filipino

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Kaya

618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando, FL, 32803, USA

$$$ · Filipino

Kaya occupies a small bungalow-style building in the Mills 50 district. Inside, there's a quirky charm along with views of the open kitchen. Diners enjoy a tasting menu served in multiple courses, some with more than one element. Expect a modern spin on classic Filipino dishes with local seafood and central Florida produce taking center stage. Kinilaw na isda, a ceviche-style dish with madai and finely diced fruit in a vinegar sauce is a stunning dish that wakes up the palate for a strong start. Then, the menu changes often, but you may enjoy kare kare, a rectangle of braised fork-tender oxtail resting in the classic and flavorful peanut stew/sauce, along with various vegetables. It's served with their pitch-perfect garlic rice, served classic or with a luxe update with King crab.

"Sustainability is our central value of work as a farm to table Filipino restaurant. We source produce and seafood as locally as possible, with 90% of our produce coming from Central Florida farms. We work closely to divert from landfill and seek to creatively use product trim and byproduct in our cooking and cocktails to avoid waste. Education of our team and community is a critical component of our impact beyond Kaya into the broader community and industry."

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