Kalaya Thai Kitchen Kang Poo Pak Tai Price

Kalaya Thai Kitchen's Kang Poo Pak Tai is the restaurant’s signature Southern Thai curry featuring a generous portion of delicate crabmeat. This spicy entree is served with a side of thin rice vermicelli noodles and an assortment of fresh, crisp vegetables, including cucumber, cabbage, and long beans, to provide a cooling contrast to the curry's heat. The vibrant, fragrant curry is a centerpiece of the menu. The Kalaya Thai Kitchen Kang Poo Pak Tai price is between $28.50 and $29.50.

This specialty crab curry can be compared to the more common green curries found at other Thai restaurants, such as the one at Circles Thai. Kalaya's Kang Poo Pak Tai offers a distinct, bold Southern Thai flavor profile centered on the sweetness of crab, while a classic green curry typically features chicken or beef with the flavor of sweet basil and coconut milk. A crisp, off-dry Riesling or a light lager like Singha helps balance the dish's spice. The dish is celebrated by diners for its authentic, soulful flavors. Guests can begin their meal with appetizers like the Peek Gai Nam Pla chicken wings or the Tod Mun Pla fish cakes.

The Kang Poo Pak Tai is a direct reflection of Chef-owner Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon's heritage. Inspired by her mother's curry paste stall in Trang, Thailand, Chef Nok opened Kalaya in South Philadelphia in 2019. The restaurant, named for her mother, quickly captured national attention and has since become an acclaimed destination for authentic Southern Thai cooking. Chef Nok is now a James Beard Award-winning chef, and her deeply personal recipes have helped redefine Thai dining in America with their authenticity and generosity of spirit.