I read another review where they awarded a 5 star rating to this oriental food restaurant, and I…read moredecided to treat my hubby to a lunch out. We enjoy trying new eateries and we chose the Royal Asian Bistro. What a treat!! The 5 star rating, in my opinion, was absolute! When we arrived, we were greated with a genuine, friendly smile and a "welcome". My hubby is a diabetic and I asked the young lady behind the counter if all their dishes were prepared with sugar (a BIG "no no" for a diabetic) or was it possible to order a dish made WITHOUT sugar. The receptionist went back to the kitchen to inquire an obtain an accurate answer (we really liked that .. no guesswork). We were told that many of the sauces for some dishes are already prepared containing sugar, but, some of those dishes contain a very small amount of sugar. Also, they had some dishes containing no sugar at all. This was pleasing to our ears and we decided to give it a try. The restaurant was was not large, and was neat and clean. It was fairly full already but we were seated immediately and given menus by a very friendly server who asked us what beverages we would like while deciding on our meal. We both are seafood lovers so we chose an appetizer of crab rangoons (6). I opted for an Asian Shrimp lunch special which came with a cup of very good, egg drop soup that had a suprisingly delicate, but very pleasant, enjoyable taste. Not the strong chicken noodly flavor that some places serve. I ate EVERY DROP. The JUMBO shrimp was in a lightly spiced garlic brown sauce with mixed veggies (green peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, carrots and a touch of celery). The sauce was "labeled .. hot garlic sauce" but my inquiry as to "how hot" was answered as "very little". Our server was right .. it had a delightful slight amount of heat that evolved only as you were swallowing. The dish consisted 10 or 11 JUMBO shrimp. I'm not kidding .. JUMBO! It was quite good ... and the portion was large (literally half of the plate). It came with tasty fried rice with a small amount of veggies in it that filled the other half of the plate! What an excellent lunch special and all of it .. cup of egg drop soup, jumbo shrimp with mixed veggies and fried rice .. all for only $10.99! I couldn't eat it all and took 1/2 of the shrimp dish home as well as the 6 crab rangoons ($6.99). We had ordered them to go. My hubby opted for a shrimp dish as well ... Thai Cashew Nut Shrimp .. lightly breaded jumbo shrimp, onion, green peppers, and carrots served in a very tasty brown sweet chili sauce .. Again JUMBO shrimp .. a large portion of about 10 shrimp at a cost of $15.99. Hubby changed the white rice to fried rice with only a $2.00 upcharge. Hubby ate the whole thing! He was a very happy camper. We each had a soda for our beverage. As a side note, when hubby tested his blood sugar in the evening .. it was at a normal level .. yeaaa! So, the small amount of sugar in his shrimp dish did NOT cause his blood sugar to spike .. GREAT NEWS for any diabetic .. no insulin shot was needed! Our lunch was really enjoyable .. in a quiet, friendly, clean, smallish sized restaurant, with attentive, happy servers, GREAT tasting food, and VERY REASONABLE prices. Our entire lunch .. a crab rangoon appetizer (6) that we ordered to go, my cup of egg drop soup (part of the lunch special) , 2 large portioned shrimp & veggie meals, and 2 sodas came to only $43.60. What a treat .. great food in a nice clean little restaurant, with very friendly people at great prices .. what more could a person want? If you enjoy Thai, Japanese & Chinese food at reasonable prices, I believe you'll enjoy the Royal Asian Bistro located in Orange City, FL in the shopping center right after The Olive Garden on Enterprise Blvd. We will definitely be going there again, and again! Happy day!!!

We went for an impromptu dinner - it was good. Shared a sushi rolls and some hibachi. Sushi was…read moregood, but the hibachi meat was super impressive. Got the chicken and the steak - hubs loved the chicken and I loved the steak. Veggies were yum. I did love the rice that came with the hibachi though, it was more of a Chinese fried rice over hibachi. All in all, we will be back!

This place is amazing. Brandon took our order- he's part chef, along with his wife and his father…read morein law and his kids are back there helping as well (they're 18) so it's definitely family owned and operated. Brandon's wife's family is from Laos. The restaurant has been open about 6 years. Why did it take me so long to come here?? It was my dad's birthday. So we went to lunch and shared the papaya salad with Thai style dressing, the summer rolls with extra peanut sauce, and he had the pad Thai w shrimp and I had the pad see ew with chicken. Dad had a Diet Coke (can) and I had a Thai coffee with extra ice. Everything we ordered came packaged in to go boxes- so if you don't finish- it's ok! It's ready to take home. But since we were eating there, they gave us two plates and our choice of chopsticks/fork/spoon etc. The food is made to order but still came out fast. Two to go orders were processed while we perused the menu and another to go came in while we were eating. A table for three came in during that time as well. So this place is probably more take out than dine in. The iced coffee was as predicted - sweet. But not overly sweet. The extra ice toned it down a bit. The summer rolls were huge. He was right to suggest an extra sauce for $0.50 because my dad pretty much used the entire sauce ramekin for himself. The papaya salad was great. Lightly dressed. Lots of shredded papaya with a chunk of cabbage in it, some stewed? Tomatoes. They have the option for Laotian dressing but I am not familiar with that fermented fish sauce? So I went with the Thai style which is regular fish sauce. I probably should have been more adventurous. We got the salad mild so no spice. For my dish I went with level one spice which is mild medium. You could definitely feel the heat after you swallowed the bite. I can't imagine what level 6 spice is like! Pad see ew was delicious. Those chunky soaked noodles in brown sauce with lots of big veggies. I got the chicken. Next time I'll do double meat. I like more meat. Dad had the pad thai w shrimp medium spice. It was definitely more spicy than mine but tolerable. Again- I would get double shrimp, but that's my opinion. We did not get dessert. We thought about ordering the beef waterfall- that will be my next dish. And they had some new specials! So I will definitely be back. I love the Christian atmosphere- not overwhelming and honestly you could go in for take out and not notice it. They do a great job with the food and customer service. In fact, they gave us a discount because my dad is a veteran and he was wearing his hat which reflected his service, and the owner noticed it. He thanked my dad for his service :) the discount was not expected and was a surprise! Wow! I would recommend this place. Family owned and operated. Food is great portion and delicious, made to order. I will be back.

Dali's Laos in Sanford is one of my regular go-to spots. It's a small place inside with a few…read moretables if you want to eat there, but not a ton of seating. They package everything to-go whether you're dining in or not, which honestly makes it really easy to take your leftovers. I order the same thing almost every time because it's that good: the drunken noodles and the fried spring rolls. The food here is always incredibly fresh, and you can tell everything is being made to order. You will wait a bit if you order at the counter (because they are making everything fresh like I mentioned). If you're in a hurry, order online for pickup. If you like drunken noodles, you absolutely need to order them here. And if you've never tried drunken noodles before, this is a great place to start. You can choose your spice level with every dish, from no spice all the way up to super spicy, and their spicy is actually really spicy. I've also tried the massaman (yellow curry), which is really tasty, even at the lowest spice level it has a little kick to it. The wonton soup is good, the pad thai is good, and honestly I firmly believe that anything on the menu is probably going to be good. The portions here are HUGE - they are really generous with the amount of food you get. Service has always been super friendly as well. You order at the counter and grab your food when it's ready. Prices are really good for how much food you get, and the quality is consistently great. This spot is a constant go-to for me

We found this adorable restaurant on W Howry Ave in DeLand. Very close to Stetson University. It…read morewas the Sunday after Thanksgiving and I was dropping off my daughter after a great holiday with the family. We marched into the restaurant shortly before three. The server looked at with a smile and slight confusion. We realized they were not yet open! I felt like a dunce. We offered to come back. She made sure we were comfortable, provided several laughs, and advised that the chef was preparing. The ambiance was so inviting and the overall vibe was great so waiting was not even a concern. We started with the wings. Oh my! They were out of this world. I can only assume (because I didn't ask) that they were soy garlic, and oh so yummy. Extremely tender and moist, with more flavor than any wing should have. My Daughter ordered the chilli oil noodles. They were a medium spice packed with flavor. My finance ordered hot and spicy noodles that didn't hold back. They were as described with the perfect about of heat. She'd felt they would have benefited from a bit of sweetness, but were delicious. I thought they were great. I ordered the mongoose Dan Dan noodles. They were also delicious. The noodles themselves were the star I feel. They had the perfect amount of bounce giving an authenticity I didn't expect. I tried all three dishes and my favorite was the hot and spicy noodles but my daughter gave her leftovers to her boyfriend! I was offended but I survived. We shared a slice of pistachio cake that was truly special. The server told us it was amazing but we didn't expect it to be that good. It was super moist, not overly sweet, and was nothing less than perfect. Totally unexpected. This is a true gem.

I've visited a couple of times now and have tried both the cold soba sesame noodles and the chili…read morenoodles-both were outstanding in their own way. The soba noodles were light, refreshing, and coated in a rich sesame sauce that had a great balance of nuttiness and subtle sweetness without being overpowering. On the other hand, the chili noodles had a completely different flavor profile-bold, savory, with a slight kick of heat that built up without overwhelming the dish. What really stood out to me was how well the noodles themselves were cooked-perfect texture, not too soft or too firm, which can be hard to get right. You can tell there's attention to detail in the preparation. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and they took the time to answer questions and give recommendations, which I always appreciate. The ambiance inside is also a big plus-clean, comfortable, and modern without feeling too trendy. One unique touch I loved was the cooking videos playing inside; it adds to the overall experience and makes the place feel more engaging. Overall, everything from the food to the service to the atmosphere made this a really enjoyable visit. I'll definitely be coming back, and this is quickly becoming one of my go-to spots when I'm craving noodles.

Came to The Nine for Magical Dining this year, because their menu was really creative. Not only did…read morethey not play it safe, they didn't even play it safe for a Thai place. Crispy duck curry and lychee snapper?? How wonderful. This menu easily made it into my top six this year. I didn't get a sense of the ambiance, because I got the whole meal takeout. I kind of didn't get a sense of the service, but I will warn all y'all to always scrutinize your bags before you leave the restaurant. They forgot one of my apps. I would have been so mad. Good catch, me. The food was incredible. Perfectly cooked coconut shrimps, crispy egg rolls with a ton of nice filling. The crispy duck was very tender and packed with well-cooked veggies, and the snapper was awesome. Just a touch of sweetness from that lychee. Very good with the white rice. Overall, a little good, a little bad, but it scored all the points needed in the part that matters, the food. I was very happy about this place's menu during MDM, and I hope other restaurants look at it in awe and show their same courage.

Pros: First of all, I love all restaurants that participate…read morein Magical Dining. It helps support the city. The food was very interesting and very flavorful. We got an excellent crispy duck curry and a lychee red snapper. Awesome stuff. Cons: Unfortunately, it looks like the support of the city didn't translate into the city supporting this place. I think it has closed. Very sad. =( Tips: N/A

Been good food and good service. I had the All day bento box, general tso chicken, fried rice, egg…read moreroll and California roll. Good chicken with the sweat sauce, enjoyed the shape of them. Good California rolls excited to try more from them.

I'm here in Deland for a wedding this evening. So this is a good opportunity to try a lunch spot…read more I was excited to try Red Bowl. I ordered the Spicy Mongolian Shrimp Bento Box. It came with a Spring Roll, an avocado sushi roll, fried rice, a small salad, & spicy Mongolian Shrimp. I also ordered a glass of water. Be warned...the water was the nastiest tasting water I think I have ever had. lol. The salad came out first with a chilled miso dressing on it. The dressing was divine. The rest of the food arrived. The sushi roll was super tasty & creamy & fresh. The rice was just average. The spring roll was basic but good. And the Mongolian Shrimp was excellent. It had a lot of spicy heat to it, so be cautious of that. Additionally lots of onions & a sesame oil flavor accompanied the shrimp. One minor thing was that the Mongolian Shrimp & onions needed to be drained. The food was swimming in mostly water. Still the flavor was very good. Inside, the restaurant was clean. The workers did an ok job.

Hubby and I love Red Bowl Asian Bistro -- we're here at least once a week at this point! The food…read moreis always consistently good, fresh, and satisfying, and the atmosphere is super welcoming. The staff is honestly one of our favorite parts. They're so friendly, and our waitress already knows our drink order and our appetizers before we even say it That kind of service makes you feel like family. It's just always a good time when we come here. Reliable, tasty, and great vibes every visit. Definitely one of our go-to spots.

This and only one other is the only Chinese restaurant that I will give my coins to. The spot…read morereminds me of an authentic Orlando spot, and I'm grateful that we have it here in the Deltona/Orange city area. This is also one of the few places that have scallion pancakes, which is an ancient tradition that never disappoints as a tasty appetizer while you're driving back home and you can't wait to get home and open everything else! they also have the best beef teriyaki sticks because they're always marinated and tender. I usually get their garlic chicken and my daughter usually gets the moo goo gai pan.

This place has the best Bahb Mi I've ever had! Up beyond that, all of the food is unbelievable…read more. And the staff there are fantastic!! So if you are ever in the orange city area, you should definitely stop by and check them out!!

This place is slipping. I first went there probably 3 years ago and everything was great. Only…read moreargument back then was the menu is limited and they dont do custom orders. I understand the owner used to run it as a food truck befor getting a building so they kept the menu which is fine. Unfortunately there are not many options in the area and this place has been slipping in quality slowly. Mi Go was my favorite. It used to look and taste as good as it looked on the menu. But they now use lower quality pork that tastes frozen and fatty and unseasoned. Broth is still good.

Great Food..Even Better Service Stopped in for a Quick…read moresit-down Lunch Left Full and Happy!

Brother-in-law has been raving about this place for years now. Finally got the chance to try it…read more Ordered their yellow curry with shrimp, calamari and California roll. Curry was delicious (medium spice), calamari was "real" and their California roll was generous in portion. Price is affordable and quality is exceptional. So glad we had this for dinner. Yellow curry stretched out for three days - portions were that generous! Can't wait to come back and try their other curries. Caution - Thai hot is HOT HOT.

This restaurant checks ALL the boxes and just became my favorite Thai restaurant! Most importantly,…read morethe food tastes amazing and it's all presented beautifully. I really liked the low lighting atmosphere and the attention to detail like the little lamps and oragami shaped napkins on each table. They also had this awesome labubu dressed in Thai clothes. Service was great (shoutout to Jan for being so friendly) Food we ate: Praram Chicken Curry: 10000/10!! I've never had it until I came here but it's now my new favorite (even more than drunken noodle). It's sweet, creamy, and nutty and it's delicious with the chicken and rice. They also add a fried sweet potato which is really good. Level hot was really good mixed with the sweet Drunken noodle: This is my favorite Thai dish and they do it right!! Very very good. Tom Kha: Very yum. Usually I like it with a bit more coconut milk, this one was strong on the lemon grass but I still loved it. Golden puffs: crab Rangoon's can never go wrong and the plum sauce was tasty. Sushi - Dynamite: Not the best but not definitely not the worst. I think I would try the shrimp tempura instead of salmon next time.

Everything I've gotten here has been amazing! My favorite is the Drunken Noodles with Beef!…read more The food comes out quick and venue is very nice! Would've added a pic but I've already dug in! Lol

Absolutely loved this place! The atmosphere was so calming and inviting. Everything I tried was…read moredelicious and full of flavor, and the service was amazing from start to finish. The prices were very affordable for the quality and portion sizes. Such a great spot to satisfy your pho cravings definitely a place I'll keep coming back to! They also offer a good lunch special I'll be back to try in the near future.

3.5 stars -- This…read morewas my first visit to Le's and I was excited to try. I ordered the beef + fried rice. I didn't notice this on the menu, but to switch from the plain noodles to the fried rice made this meal come out to close to $17. The beef is very tasty but the fried rice isn't anything special. When mixed together with the chili sauce it really was yummy. The lettuce was undressed and took up a lot of space in my to go box. There was a liquid in the container that was placed in the box, of what I can only assume to be dressing but it had a really weird flavor to me. For the most part, this was kind of wasted. That said, even though the food was overall nice, I can't imagine paying $17 + tip for it again. If I had leftovers from this that would be another story, but unfortunately I was feeling pretty "munchy" about after eating just an hour later. I agree with the other reviewers that you just don't get enough of the real stuff for the price.