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Kaya

Name: Kaya
Address: 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando, Florida, 32803, USA
Price range: Spare no expense

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

$$$$ · Filipino

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Kaya

618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando, 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.

"We source approximately 90% of our produce from Central Florida farms to serve a hyper-seasonal menu based on farm availability. We creatively repurpose food trim (in both culinary and beverage programs) via fermentation, stocks and fat-washing to maximize product usage before being discarded in compost. We host events for other local restaurants & community members to encourage local sourcing, provide education and field trips for our team, and ongoing evaluation of our practices."

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