32 tasty Mills 50 restaurants to put on your 'must eat' list

It’s no secret that Mills 50 is teeming with restaurants that shock the tastebuds. A simple stroll down Mills Avenue and surrounding streets is sure to get you salivating, but there are so many choices that trying to pick just one spot can leave you fearing you're missing out on something amazing. Here’s a little guide featuring new and old gems that you should be keeping track of on your “Must Eat” list.

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Too Much Sauce

1430 N. Mills Ave. Suite 170 | 407-270-4777
The concept of former owner of Hot Krust Panini Kitchen in Dr. Phillips, Too Much Sauce serves a variety of roasted meats, seafood and veggies in fresh rice, quinoa and salad bowls – ready to be smothered in (too much?) homemade sauce, with choices including chimichurri and pineapple BBQ.

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Hawkers 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.

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Bites & Bubbles

912 N. Mills Ave. | 407-270-5085
Eddie Nickell and Nick Olivieri: two names in this city's royal family of restaurateurs who have been responsible for such noted restaurants as the wine-centric Funky Monkey and Southwest-themed Prickly Pear. Their latest venture is housed inside the birthplace of the original Funky Monkey and was supposed to be about fulfilling Champagne wishes and caviar dreams, but the menu is a hodgepodge of French-inspired fare or, in the case of the raclette potatoes, Swiss-inspired.

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The 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.

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Anthony’s Pizza

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 pasta entrees are abundant as well if pizza is too basic for you.

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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 different 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.

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Bikkuri Sushi

1915 E. Colonial Drive | 407-894-4494
If you're one of the approximately 80 billion people who uses East Colonial Drive for the daily trip home, you've no doubt noticed the poster-sized photo of the scrumptious-looking "Sky Tray" of sushi that graces the window of Bikkuri Sushi and wondered: Wouldn't that be great for dinner? We say yes, it would be, for not only is the sushi affordable—like the 32-piece Rose Party for under 14 bucks—but it’s of much higher quality than what you find in the Japanese deli case near the produce section at your local grocery store.

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Black 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.

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Black Rooster Taqueria

1323 N. Mills Ave. | 407-601-0994
Tacos are carefully constructed and delicious. Settle down with a chicken tinga taco, wrapped in a hot and fresh housemade corn tortilla, or try the achiote bowl if you're super hungry.

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Pig 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.

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