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Kaya
Modern Filipino
A small bungalow in Orlando's Mills 50 district, Kaya runs a modern Filipino tasting menu that moves through multiple courses with a rotating cast of local seafood and central Florida produce. The kitchen riffs on classic Filipino flavors rather than replicate them, and the open kitchen keeps things convivial for a neighborhood spot. A James Beard nominee, it draws the kind of crowd that actually reads the menu before they sit down.
The awards strongest first
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Best New Restaurant
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Time Out The 20 best restaurants in Orlando
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Orlando
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Lordfer Lalicon
One number, weighted & current 87
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Oxtail kare kare
“The oxtail kare kare in peanut butter stew is a must from the a la carte menu.”
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Kinilaw na isda
“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.”
Michelin Guide -
Skull Island tiger prawns
“Skull Island tiger prawns in a coconut milk, crab fat, and bagoong sauce.”
Eater -
Garlic rice
“It's served with their pitch-perfect garlic rice, served classic or with a luxe update with King crab.”
Michelin Guide
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