Discover Kaya's À La Carte Menu
Located in the heart of Orlando's Lake Eola Heights, Kaya offers a vibrant dining experience that masterfully blends traditional Filipino flavors with inventive modern twists. Their dynamic, hyper-seasonal à la carte menu showcases fresh Florida ingredients, ensuring every bite is a celebration of local bounty and rich cultural heritage.
Starters to Ignite Your Appetite
Begin your culinary journey with Kaya’s thoughtfully crafted starters, each delivering a distinctive flavor profile that pays homage to Filipino traditions while embracing contemporary flare.
- Kinilaw – A refreshing king mackerel ceviche accented with juicy peach and crisp cucumber, offering a bright and tangy start.
- Scallop Crudo – Delicate scallops dressed in kalamansi leche de tigre, complemented by earthy beets, peppery radish, sun gold tomatoes, and peppery nasturtium leaves.
- Lumpiang Shanghai – Crispy spring rolls filled with pork, shrimp, and chicken, served alongside a sweet chili sauce that perfectly balances savory and sweet.
- Lumpiang Sariwa – A fresh take with an ube buckwheat crepe wrapping kohlrabi, rutabaga, and a vibrant veggie soy jus.
- Filipino Caesar Salad – Crisp spring lettuces tossed with tinapa aioli, bottarga, and a unique pandesal crumb for an umami-packed bite.
- Sweet Baby Carrots – Frog song carrots paired with beet humba puree, peppered peanuts, and cornbread bibingka, blending sweet and savory notes.
- Sinangag – Traditional garlic rice, a comforting classic that complements any dish.
- Adobo Risotto – Creamy risotto infused with soy sauce, fungi jon mushrooms, and coconut milk, marrying rich and earthy flavors.
Mains Crafted for the Senses
Kaya’s mains invite you to indulge in a sophisticated fusion of Filipino heritage and contemporary culinary artistry, from seafood delights to premium meats.
- Sama Sama Set Menu – An exquisite multi-ingredient showcase featuring Japanese sea bream ceviche with coconut leche de tigre, Hokkaido uni, Australian wagyu beef, oxtail terrine, and vibrant seasonal vegetables, all artfully plated with unique touches like ube buckwheat crepe and pandan meringue kisses.
- Crispy Pancit Palabok – Rock shrimp and shrimp bisque dress fried mung bean noodles, accented with corn and onion marmalade and cauliflower for a delightful texture contrast.
- Seafood Bringhe – Filipino paella enriched with hopper shrimp, Sapelo Farms clams, bay scallops, and grape tomato, delivering a vibrant, coastal flair.
- Fresh Catch – Pinipig crusted fish served with kalamansi beurre blanc, tomato, masago, and chives, bursting with bright, fresh flavors.
- Oxtail Kare Kare – A rich peanut sauce braised oxtail with rutabaga, carrot, snow peas, and traditional bagoong, creating a comforting and soulful dish.
- Wagyu Steak – A luxurious 8oz Australian wagyu (grade 9) steak paired with soy kalamansi sawsawan fluid gel, charred onions, and broccoli for an indulgent finish.
Desserts and Drinks to Complete Your Meal
Kaya’s dessert offerings and creative cocktails reflect the same passion and thoughtful detail as their food. Sip on their playful, Filipino-inspired drinks such as the heavenly Ube cocktail, perfectly balancing sweet and earthy notes. Desserts include unique touches like ube marshmallows, horchata granita, and strawberry hibiscus jelly, delivering a refreshing and memorable finale to your meal.
