Kaya
Filipino restaurant · Orlando
618 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Highlights
Elevated Filipino cuisine with seafood & local produce in cozy setting
Elevated Filipino cuisine with seafood & local produce in cozy setting
"Semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water." - Erin Perkins
"The “casual fine-dining” concept from Kadence alums Lordfer Lalicon and Jamilyn Bailey lives up to the hype with its nostalgia-steeped interior and deeply personal fare veering less towards fried and porky fare and more toward seafood and vegetables. Kaya’s “sama sama” menu plays up the bounty of Florida ingredients and presents them in five “waves” be it mung bean noodles sautéed in shrimp and blue crab bisque with Patagonia Bay scallops, or Skull Island tiger prawns in a coconut milk, crab fat, and bagoong sauce. The oxtail kare kare in peanut butter stew is a must from the a la cart menu. Curated cocktails and mocktails complement Lalicon’s dishes." - Faiyaz Kara
"Kaya is a Filipino restaurant in Orlando that partners with Everoak Farm to source fresh and seasonal ingredients. Chef Lordfer Lalicon incorporates Everoak's produce like green stem cauliflower, purple radishes, and gem lettuce into traditional Filipino dishes such as cauliflower afritada, sinigang, and lumpiang sariwa." - Michael He
"A community-focused Filipino restaurant in downtown Orlando, Kaya has been at the forefront of sustainable dining in Florida. Inspired by the nose-to-tail sustainable dining of his ancestors, Chef Lordfer Lalicon collaborates closely with local purveyors to minimize food waste while maintaining exceptional taste." - Michael He
"A Florida-based restaurant trained by Dan Barber, focusing on sustainable practices and local ingredients." - Michael He
