Kaya

Orlando, FL · Filipino restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Orlando
#803
of 3651 restaurants
City Percentile
69%
rating percentile
Address
Kaya, 618 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Phone
(407) 627-9117
Website
kayaorlando.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM

Kaya is a restaurant located in Orlando, FL. It is one of 3,651 restaurants listed in Orlando. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Orlando city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Kaya

Kaya is a neighborhood restaurant and bar located in Orlando’s vibrant Mills50 district. More than just a restaurant, we are a gathering place for families, friends, and neighbors to connect over delicious food and shared experiences. As a proud... More

Hours

Saturday9 AM–12 PM, 5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Erick Bautista · Feb 2026

We are visiting from out of town and made sure to make time to come here. What an amazing experience. From opening the door (Kat was amazing, we immediately knew it was good vibes only) Nika took care of us and was wonderful as well. the food was so good! They did an amazing job being creative but not loosing the familiar taste of the dish. We ordered the Bicol express mussels, lumpia Shanghai, Kare Kare, pork belly , grouper Sinigang , ube donuts and the pandan Silvanas. We loved the cozy atmosphere, the R&b vibe was clutch. The decorations , the piano setup with all the pictures and candles felt like I was at my Lola’s house. Definitely need to come back and sit at the bar! SALAMAT!

★★★★★ 5.0 Ana Galvao · Nov 2025

What a unique and memorable experience. Kaya lived up to all of the expectations! (disclaimer: I am not familiar with many Filipino dishes, so cannot comment on authenticity) The service was immaculate and the food tasted very very good. The flavors were incredibly unique, with lots of variety of taste and texture to try from. We ordered 2 NA drinks, 5 dishes, and 2 deserts. It was more than enough for 2 people imo, but there were a lot of items we wanted to try. The highlights for me were the Oxtail Kare Kare and Sizzling Sisig. And the garlic rice was delicious. A few notes on overall experience: some of the facilities and tables were not exactly what you would expect from a place with their price point. Also, you basically need a reservation to dine here on the weekends. At some poi

★★★★★ 5.0 Sandra Mc · Nov 2025

Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Orlando for Filipino cuisine. I’ve been to the Philippines, and I can confidently say the food here is truly authentic and very well executed. The prices are raisonnable. They had a special Halloween menu, and we tried the scallop crudo, Bicol Express mussels, oxtail kare-kare, Iberico secreto, and the sizzling sisig. I also had the halo-halo for dessert. Every single dish was excellent. The restaurant is mentioned in the Michelin Guide, and the service matched that level. The food arrived quickly, and our waitress was fantastic—friendly, passionate about the dishes, and even shared the stories behind our cocktails, which we really enjoyed. I definitely recommend this restaurant. It’s not a fancy place, but it has a warm, welcoming vibe and out

★★★★★ 5.0 Jo · Dec 2025

I can't express how delicious and flavorful the food was enough. I'll definitely be back. It was worth the price and difficulty finding parking. Service was also great. The only thing I wasn't impressed with was dessert and I'm a big dessert person so that was disappointing after having such delicious and savory food. But it's okay, I'd recommend just getting dessert elsewhere. The mussels are so delicious, omg. I'm going back soon just for them! I can say so much more but do yourself the favor and go here!

★★★★★ 5.0 Celina · Oct 2025

This quaint little house was converted into a restaurant. So at first glace it doesnt appear exceedingly impressive. But it turned out to be one of our favorite restaurants of all time! The bartender, Tim, explained to us that the idea was to give the customer the feeling of eating in a Filipino household. He + Renata guided us thru the drink + food menus tenderly suggesting some of their own favorite dishes. We landed on a Lumpiang Shanghai, which I can best describe that the freshest spring rolls I've ever tasted. They come straight out to the kitchen to your plate + they dont skimp on the filling one bit. Paired with the sweet thai chili sauce, they were delicious. We werent excessively hungry so we shared the Oxtail Kare Kare. My husband is Jamaican so he's no stranger to oxtail. I,

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Filipino restaurant

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