Kaya

Kaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   deborah

   Salt Lake City10 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Don’t order the chili rellenos! My meal was so very disappointing. We started out with a round of cocktails, all fine and good. Then mussels to share, which were very tasty and prepared with chorizo. The BIG disappointment was with our entree- my friend and I both ordered the chili rellenos…the presentation was okay, but the batter on the poblanos totally soggy, then to add to the letdown there was actually no cheese inside them. My plate was a disgusting mess of mush. Underneath the poorly fried/prepared peppers was a mix of black beans and rice. So mix up a bunch of soggy fried coating with a poblano and no cheese stuffing, on top of Caribbean rice and beans…it was really terrible. I’m normally not one to suffer in silence, but I did not complain or send it back. I went home hungry. Also when we confirmed the reservation on the phone and were asked if there was any occasion we were celebrating I answered YES there are two of us celebrating birthdays! I don’t know why they bothered to ask, because it was not addressed in any way. It was a sad experience. Note to self and others reading this- don’t order Mexican food at a Caribbean themed restaurant, especially in Pennsylvania.
   

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   Fern

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First, our server was excellent. Second, normally, I really love eating at this restaurant. However, this time the server (who didn’t know I’m vegan) told me after I told her about my seafood allergy (btw the tofu is marked vegan on the menu) that the tofu is fried in the same fryer as conch. [I told her about the seafood allergy so the kitchen would be aware of avoiding cross contamination]. I do not know if the tofu is always fried with animal products but vegans beware, as well as those with food allergies. ✌️
   

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   NicoleJ VIP

   Pittsburgh5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brian was fantastic! Loved the bean dip, always. Tried the crispy tofu for the first time and loved it.
   

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   Amy

   Pittsburgh10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   One of my favorite restaurants for a nice dinner with friends. Delicious as always.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Pittsburgh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time at Kaya, excellent food and service. Will definitely return.
   

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   ZC05

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and food! The paella was absolutely divine and everyone else in our group loved our food. Only empty plates came from our table!
   

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   Nicholle

   Pittsburgh17 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice meal before our event at City Winery. The tacos were delicious.
   

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   Max

   Pittsburgh1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was fantastic and the price was fine. It was loud and dark inside and the tables were almost on top of each other, but I didn’t think it hurt the overall atmosphere. The waiter was overly talkative. I could tell he was trying, which I can respect, but I would have liked less attention from the waiter. I would recommend.
   

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   LaMoyne

   Pittsburgh9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience!! Fantastic food, friendly and efficient staff and great ambiance!! One of our favorite restaurants.
   

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    Jennifer

    Pittsburgh28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Amazing as always. Tried a new dish this time. The crab cake was divine. Perfectly crispy on the outside and oh, that brioche bun. The wings were spicy but really good. Love that chowder. Cocktails were well poured.
    

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