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Kaya 5 out of 5 stars, 14 reviews 618 N. Thornton Ave. ”Every dish seemed to compliment the next dish that came out. The pancit, prawns, and pork belly were highlights for me. There were also multiple courses of dessert. Everything was outstanding and carefully thought out. The chef told us that they change a few items from the tasting menu every day they operate, and the experience differs slightly every time one comes. The only caveat is to make sure you don't have anything planned for 2-3 hours as the whole experience did take a while.” - Wally Z.

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Kaya 5 out of 5 stars, 14 reviews 618 N. Thornton Ave. ”Every dish seemed to compliment the next dish that came out. The pancit, prawns, and pork belly were highlights for me. There were also multiple courses of dessert. Everything was outstanding and carefully thought out. The chef told us that they change a few items from the tasting menu every day they operate, and the experience differs slightly every time one comes. The only caveat is to make sure you don't have anything planned for 2-3 hours as the whole experience did take a while.” - Wally Z.

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No. 1: Kaya618 N. Thornton Ave. This latecomer by Kadence founding partner Lordfer Lalicon and Jamilyn Bailey was the most hotly anticipated restaurant opening of the year, and just a month into Kaya’s existence, it’s lived up to the hype. From the unfeigned hospitality and memento-steeped interior to the seafood- and veg-forward tasting menu and staunch focus on sustainability and local sourcing, the restaurant is an intimate reflection of the path Lalicon and Bailey have taken as first- and second-generation Americans. The techniques and flavor combinations Lalicon employs in five “waves” of dishes, be they raw (kombu-cured flounder from Ponce Inlet with chili salad and coconut kinilaw foam) or cooked (Seminole squash simmered in coconut milk, garlic, ginger and bagoong), firmly establish the 37-year-old as one of the city’s finest chefs.

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