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If you’re on the hunt for delicious food, look no further than Mills 50. From crawfish to Cuban, this small slice of Orlando is home to dozens of unique restaurants that you probably should have tried by now.
How many of these spots have you tried?
Anh Hong Restaurant
1124 E. Colonial Drive | 407-999-2656
Honestly, there are no wrong choices at Anh Hong. Vegetarians can get their fix with 21 differnet choices (try the fried tofu stir-fried with lemongrass and chili), and everyone can enjoy their smoothies made with exotic options like jackfruit, soursop, sapote and durian.
Photo via audfutu3/InstagramKing Cajun Crawfish
924 N. Mills Ave. | 407-704-8863
It’s a guarantee that a King Cajun meal will leave your fingers stained with cayenne and drenched in spicy buttery garlic. The crawfish rules these lands, but a bowl of gumbo is another great option.
Photo via jsmoove_616/InstagramBanh Mi Nha Trang Subs
1216 E. Colonial Drive | 407-346-4549
The subs at Banh Mi Nha Trang are as authentic as it gets with 22 different banh mi. We recommend giving the pork liver pâté and Vietnamese ham subs a try if it’s your first time checking this staple out.
Photo via mira.bi/InstagramBlack Bean Deli
1835 E. Colonial Drive | 407-203-0922
Black Bean Deli is a hipster’s paradise with its minimalist decor and calm atmosphere. This deli is a favorite for takeout, offering all of your favorite Cuban dishes such as papas rellenas, pan con lechon, and signature Cuban sandwiches.
Photo via grilledcheesesocial/InstagramDandelion Communitea Cafe
618 N. Thornton Ave. | 407-362-1864
Eating healthy is never boring at Dandelion Communitea Cafe. Items like Bean There, Done That give you your daily dose of fiber while their Fluffer Nutter makes your sweet tooth squee.
Photo via terese.muzio/InstagramPig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa
1326 N. Mills Ave. | 407-203-0866
Get your pork on at Pig Floyd’s. Go big with barbecued meat platters or take it a little easier with sandwiches like the Mills 50 cheesesteak or butter chicken taco, which are still pretty damn big.
Photo via lotuskathmandulis/InstagramThe Strand
807 N. Mills Ave. | 407-920-7744
The Strand makes some of the best brunch around with ingredients from local food partners the Olde Hearth Bread Co. and Wild Ocean Seafood. Some of our favorite dishes here are the creamy ricotta pancakes and savory snapper cakes.
Photo via strandorlando/InstagramHawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N. Mills Ave. | 407-237-0606
The Hawkers menu features an array of small plates with flavors of Malaysian, Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian dishes. This is a great place to come with friends and sip on one of the many craft beers available, but call ahead ’cause it can get real crowded.
Photo via gualo90/InstagramBlack Rooster Taqueria
1323 N. Mills Ave.| 407-601-0471
Tacos are carefully constructed, delicious, but most importantly – affordable. If you go to Black Rooster, you’ve got to try the chicken tinga taco or the achiote bowl, if you’re super hungry.
Photo via blkroostertaco/InstagramKing Bao
710 N. Mills Ave. | 407-237-0013
Bao so hard muthaf**kas wanna fine you at Mill 50’s royal establishment full of steamed buns slabbed with pork belly, short ribs and delicious slaws. There’s even a fried bao with bananas, Nutella and powdered sugar you have to leave space to eat.
Photo via chillywillygumdrops/InstagramChuan Lu Garden
1101 E. Colonial Drive | 407-896-8966
Chuan Lu’s signature Sichuan dishes offer that numb-spicy heat you’ve been dying for. If you like it hot, try the cumin lamb or the potato hot pot. They also offer more mild and traditional options that might appeal to those who have acquired a taste for “American Chinese” food.
Photo via Orlando WeeklyThe Sanctum
715 N. Fern Creek Ave. | 407-757-0346
Big, colorful bowls of food brimming with veggies are abundant at this vegetarian, vegan-friendly restaurant. Sanctum serves organic and locally sourced items with greens, grains or gluten-free pasta making healthy dieting pretty easy here.
Photo via shantishanti_om/InstagramTako Cheena
932 N. Mills Ave. | 407-757-0626
Lines out the door are normal here, but so worth the wait for these unique, Asian/Latin food creations. Try the African beef-and-quinoa burrito if you don’t feel like eating again for a day or two.
Photo via grilledcheesesocial/InstagramChewy Boba
1212 E. Colonial Drive | 407-897-1377
Get your chew on with the plethora of bubble teas and boba at Chewy’s. Taro is a fan favorite, but we think you should give the tropical paradise with banana, strawberry and mango or honeydew-avocado a taste. They’ve also got macarons of all flavors for mass crunching.
Photo via thejinapher/InstagramShin Jung Korean Restaurant
1638 E. Colonial Drive | 407-895-7345
Shin Jung Korean Restaurant is a unique establishment in Mills 50 where customers get to grill their own meat BBQ-style. If you’re not into that, then try the tofu with kimchi or a hearty bowl of bibimbap.
Photo via jamesramseur/InstagramTasty Wok
1246 E. Colonial Drive | 407-896-8988
Adventurous foodies will have a field day at Tasty Wok with dishes offering duck feet, jellyfish and beef tendon congee. This cozy space offers Sino-American staples like General Tso’s chicken, so scardey-cats can leave those crazier dishes for others in the party.
Photo via lianjulia/InstagramLittle Saigon
1106 E. Colonial Drive | 407-423-8539
Go ahead and use up all the hoisin sauce at this Little Vietnam staple. From Com Dia (rice plates) to Bo Xa Chanh (Basil Lime Beef), the menu is perfect for people who need options or want to go all out on a cheat day.
Photo via jahdaipie/InstagramAnthony’s Pizzeria
1206 E. Colonial Drive | 407-898-7797
Sometimes you just want a genuinely delicious authentic slice of pizza to munch on. If you happen to be near Mills 50, Anthony’s is where you want to go. Wings, salads and classic red-sauce entrees are abundant as well if pizza is too basic for you.
Photo via tradzak/InstagramMamak Asian Street Food
1231 E. Colonial Drive | 407-270-4688
Mamak serves Malaysian tapas that show you a whole new world of flavors like roti, roast duck and kari meatballs. Noodle soups, rice and wok dishes are also available if you need something a little more familiar.
Photo via joshsantana_/InstagramMing’s Bistro
1212 Woodward St. | 407-898-9672
Ming’s Bistro is serving up some of Orlando’s best dim sum no matter time it is. From sticky rice inside a lotus leaf to shark fin dumplings and fan favorites of shu mai and chicken feet, you’ll probably have to come multiple times before feeling satisfied.
Photo via jenn_ayyy420/InstagramFirebirds Wood Fired Grill
1562 N. Mills Ave. | 407-581-986
Firebirds is known for wood-fired entrees and steaks, but it’s also getting street cred as one of the coolest streetside bar setups on Mills Avenue. Happy hour just got real easy here with their large assortments of craft beers.
Photo via jevauhnjones/InstagramPho 88 Noodle
730 N. Mills Ave. | 407-897-3488
Though it’s named after the uber popular pho, this restaurant serves so many more Vietnamese goodies, like the classic banh mi subs, rice platters and rice vermicelli dishes with grilled meats on top.
Photo via ldnegron/InstagramYamasan Sushi & Grill
1606 N. Mills Ave. | 407-228-1730
Yamasan is a newer restaurant in Mills 50, but they’re fitting right in with a super cheap happy hour menu. We recommend the Unforgettable Roll, but if you’re not in the mood for sushi, then the hibachi munchies will leave you unfastening that top button.
Photo via shainakonzny/InstagramLoving Hut
2101 E. Colonial Drive | 407-894-5673
This small, low-key building is bursting at the seams with vegan options you can’t always find downtown. With meals from both the Western and Eastern world, there’s always something new for you to try, like their family-sized platters of Lemongrass Delight or Ocean Delight.
Photo via orlandovegans/InstagramPop Thai Restaurant
1227 N. Mills Ave. | 407-203-5088
Pop Thai’s got you covered with fresh, fast authentic Thai food. Pick up the crispy duck panang curry if you want to get slam-dunked with flavor. Finish off a delectable meal with some cool coconut ice cream.
Photo via victoriaangelaphoto/InstagramLac Viet Bistro
2021 E. Colonial Drive | 407-228-4000
Twinkling lights and lion statues embrace you as you enter this elegant establishment adorned with scenic views of Vietnam. While the atmosphere is a gem, the food is the real draw. You can’t go wrong with their beef pho, vermicelli platters and cool crunchy salads.
Photo via Orlando WeeklyThe Brass Tap
1632 N. Mills Ave. | 407-270-9538
Take a course in “beerology” at the Brass Tap, where you can find just about any craft beer from around the globe. They’ve also got lambic, perry, hefeweizen and gueuze on tap, but if you’re not feeling crafty, then feel free to order an ice-cold domestic brew.
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