Dining at Madras Cafe is truly a comforting dive into authentic South Indian flavors, especially if…read moreyou're in the mood for a proper, satisfying meal. We went for the Thali, and it arrived like a feast--beautifully presented with a wide variety of dishes that felt both generous and thoughtfully prepared. The portions are no joke here; it's the kind of meal that keeps you going back for "just one more bite." What's even better is that they're happy to offer additional servings if you're still hungry, which makes the experience feel warm and hospitable rather than transactional. Flavor-wise, the food really shines. Each component of the Thali carries its own personality--rich, aromatic, and rooted in tradition. You can tell the kitchen isn't cutting corners when it comes to spices and authenticity. That said, a few items leaned a bit on the salty side for my taste. It didn't take away from the overall enjoyment, but it was noticeable enough to stand out among otherwise well-balanced dishes. All in all, it's a place that delivers on both quantity and authenticity. If you're craving a hearty South Indian meal that feels close to home-style cooking, Madras Cafe is definitely worth the visit. Come hungry--you'll need the appetite.

We traveled almost 6,000 miles and the first place we go for dinner is Madras Cafe and we will…read moreprobably eat here almost every night for the next week. It's so delicious I forgot to take photos of my meal, which was the Szechuan Dosa, very tasty! I did remember to get a pic of the second order of garlic naan. We found this place a few years ago and always make it a point to come back. We enjoy trying different things, and so far it is all a great experience.

Best soup dumplings I've ever had. 10x better than any asian food you'll get from a Disney park.read more

Lìng rén jīng tàn ... a great surprise. From the moment I…read morewalked in, I was greeted warmly and served absolute deliciousness. The dumplings were incredible, fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I enjoyed it so much that I'm seriously considering going two days in a row, and I don't say that lightly. Great food, great service, and an experience that really stood out. Highly recommend.

I was hurting for some good ol South Indian food and found Naatu Naatu pretty close to my hotel…read more Looked at their menu and ordered the dinner thali + yogurt rice via UberEats. When the order arrived, I was instantly pleased with the packaging. Everything was in order. Then I started the grand meal unboxing and discovered all of the various delicacies with the thali. My taste buds were greatly restored. All vegetarian food starting with the plain dosa, which was a perfect starter. Next I ate the roti with their chana masala which was pure heaven. Finally a good amount of perfectly cooked white rice with the curries and the stews. I found one of the curries pretty spicy but that's the traditional way of making it, so all good. Everything was so good. Cooled it all down with a perfectly seasoned yogurt rice with a lime-ginger pickle. Being close to Seaworld and the UberEats upcharge makes this a bit pricey but well worth the experience. Thanks Padma Aunty for making my evening a great one!

Not worth it. Expensive late and bad food…read more Very slow service.................. Ambiance is ok That's

Selam has officially become a staple in our restaurant rotation! We've visited multiple times, and…read moreevery single experience has been consistently great. We always order the meat and veggie combo (which is the perfect portion for two) and occasionally add an order of beef tibs. I highly recommend doing that if you're extra hungry. Everything is always incredibly flavorful, well-seasoned, and comforting in the best way. I genuinely have never had a bad experience here. The food is consistently delicious, the portions are generous, and it always hits the spot. If you've been on the fence about trying Ethiopian food, this is absolutely your sign to go for it. The combo platter is a great way to sample a little bit of everything, and it does not disappoint. The only thing to note is that the restaurant tends to have a strong incense smell inside. It personally doesn't bother me at all, but if you're sensitive to that kind of thing, they do offer a few outdoor seating options.

Went at about 8:30 and they closed at 9. They were welcoming and pleasant. Never felt rushed. The…read morefood was amazing. One of my favorites for Ethiopian food. If you have never had Ethiopian, the meat and veggie combo is a great place to start and get a little of everything. Be prepared to eat with your hands and enjoy the experience. The Ye Beg Tibs are my go to. But there really isn't a bad thing on the menu. It's spacious with plenty of seating and a full bar as well. Recommend dining in.

Great food, Not fancy ... just Great food…read more We had the sampler platter, very good. The Baba Ghanoush, excellent! We'll be back! Thank guys!

Second time here. Not sure why we haven't been back ( it's…read morebeen almost 6 years) Good Stuff. We had the vegetarian Platter and the Fish Platter. The vegetarian Platter was awesome. The Baba-Ghanoush is SUPER! I was definitely not a fan of the fish Platter. A little too fishy for my liking. All in all, good food, good service. We'll be back!

Always a favorite when in Orlando! Made a reservation a week prior through OpenTable…read more We arrived at 530pm on a Friday and were able to take advantage of the Happy Hour, which was a phenomenal deal. There were 3 of us. We split 2 of the set appetizer menu. Came with 9 items in each set. The black bean hummus was delicious! I ordered a starry night cocktail, which was also good!

Overall, I really enjoyed our meal here…read more Just a heads up this place is loud so this is not the restaurant you want to have an intimate conversation. However, it is quite fun, when we got there on a Saturday night, they were having a Taylor Swift look alike performance. I absolutely loved it. It turned out it was happening every hour so we were able to watch her perform twice. They also had someone selling jewelry and an artist painting, overall it is such a fun vibe. If you want a standard table, you need to make a reservation, I made a reservation like 15 minutes before and they only had outdoor seating and high tops available. We chose a high top and it was fine. They do have a kids menu so my son was able to order a cheese pizza with a side of fries and the other one ordered a chicken quesadilla with a side of fruit. On the kids menu it says cheese quesadilla but he really wanted chicken, I was surprised the chicken was a bit spicy. He ate a couple bites and then asked for his own cheese pizza after seeing his brothers. All the plates are meant to be shared so they come out whenever they're ready. My older son's cheese pizza came out immediately and then my younger son's chicken quesadilla came out after all our food had been delivered. I think this is what made him want a cheese pizza because he didn't have his own meal for majority of the time we were eating. When we finally ordered his cheese pizza it then took a long time to come out. I'm guessing it's because it's woodfired and his pizza was behind a ton of other pizzas whereas with my older son we must've ordered at a good time. My absolute favorite dish was the marinated cucumbers. It was a light and delicious. It reminds me of what I find at a Japanese restaurant. I also got the butter chicken, it was OK. I didn't find the chicken super tender so I would skip it next time. We also got the maple glazed chicken wings. I found the breading to be overly salty. I ended up taking off all of the breading and my younger son ate a ton of the chicken. I would skip it next time. We got the steak skewers, which were pretty delicious. Again didn't love it so probably would get something else next time. My husband did not like his ribs so he definitely should skip that next time. So overall, the food was OK, but my kids absolutely destroyed their pizza and I love the atmosphere, which is why I'm giving this place four stars. I see that it has great potential. If parking is a problem, I recommend parking at icon park and walking because it's about five minutes away. Our server was super nice, she was a bit slow, but she also had a giant table next to us, which could've contributed to that. I would definitely come back. I enjoyed our experience here.

Absolutely delicious Latin cuisine! I had the Cuban braised pork plate with yellow rice, black…read morebeans and boiled yuca with cilantro. Fantastic combo. My husband had the Peruvian shrimp with yellow rice, salad, and black beans. We were both raving about the taste while eating. They have a range of dishes from across Latin America, and lots of gluten free options. They aren't safe for celiacs though. They use a shared fryer. If you are super sensitive or have celiac, just beware of that. The staff are lovely, friendly and helpful. Conveniently located in the theme parks area near Orlando. You should not miss this restaurant. Try something new if you've never tasted Latin American cuisine, or try it if you've grown up with it. You won't go wrong and you'll likely be back.

Sofrito was amazing…read more We wanted something fast, but not fast food with a large seated area outside. This checked off all of our boxes. You order at a kiosk fast food style, but all of the food is then prepared freshly and authentically. They have a huge menu with all kinds of delicious Latin eats like sandwiches and platters. We absolutely loved our Cuban sammies which came on thick and sweet bread. My kids kept it simple with tenders and fries and also enjoyed! They have a big drink selection and you can find everything from juices to fresh cocktails. The biggest hit was their large indoor screened patio - perfect for my kids to run around. If you want to avoid fast food but also don't feel like taking your kids to a proper sit down restaurant than this is a really great option.

Ok this has to be my favorite restaurant in Orlando and I loved the food so much. Alfredo was my…read moreserver and he had the best recommendation and I loved it. The empanada came LOADED with shredded beef and this empanada didn't skimp out on quality. It tastes so good when you dip it with the green sauce and it was chef's kiss. I think this is the best empanada I ever had and when I tried other empanada, it doesn't even compare to this. I ordered another dish but I forgot the name and it's soo good. I was a little disappointed because the menu said pick 3 sides and I chose all beef. Alfredo didn't mention to me that there would be an additional charge for the beef. As a result, I had to pay an additional $10 which was very pricey and didn't find out until I received my bill and saw the charge. I didn't make any complaints because the employees seem not to speak English well and it's hard to be a foreigner trying to adapt to the culture and the language. But this is soo good and I can see why the reviews on yelp are all stellar.

I live close, so have come here quite a bit over the year…read more Pro- Just got renovated, so it looks pretty. The staff is nice, and the food is good. They also have lunch specials, which is nice. Cons- There is ALWAYS a weird perm smell when you go. It literally smells like someone is perming their hair, so not good. Another con is sometimes it takes long to get your food. And last but not least, I think their prices are not reasonable lately. Some of the prices do not match their menu, not sure when they raised their prices but I have never ever heard of a patacon costing almost $26 anywhere, and I frequent a lot of Venezuelan spots. Their name went from Q'Kenan restaurant to Q'Kenan Steakhouse so maybe now they just raised all the prices, I don't know. Their most expensive patacon on the menu is the one with Picańha and it says $17...yet I got charged 25.90. Regardless of how good something is, there shouldn't be a $9 difference from what is on the menu. That is absurd. On my last trip- $43 for an empanada, tequeńos and a patacon just doesn't sound right for Venezuelan food, and I come from living in Miami where restaurants are supposed to be more expensive. Add a tip and you're paying over $50 for street food. That's wild.

Our serve was very attentive and nice. The atmosphere was really fun around 7 pm on a Friday. It…read morewas getting more busy as we were leaving but we had a blast. The food was seriously incredible. The salmon and potatoes was some of the best I've had. The cheesecake brûle was delicious. The tacos I had didn't blow me away but were still really good. We also had some great drinks. Namely Hibiscus Muleish, Strawberry Mule and House Tripel. All were fantastic. I rarely have so much go right in a meal which is why I'm going out of my way to review. The only thing that was kinda bleh was the location. But what can you do. Highly recommend! We will be back.

Christine, Robert, and leadership who offered to pack up our dinner tonight - Thank you! Little did…read moreyou know, I celebrated my new dream job today and out of all the restaurants - we wanted to celebrate here. Happy hour is affordable and the selections for apps are to-die for. We shared the calamari and queso dip, and my fiance got the pork chop and I got the steak bowl. Pork chop and steak was cooked to tender and the veggies were seasoned perfectly. It was a reminder why we chose this place as a celebration. Thank you for a wonderful night! I wish we got the manager's name, but he was with Robert and we thank-you for hosting us and creating a special space of hospitality. We enjoyed the night and can't wait to come back and bring our friends and family. Spent my first dream job paycheck here. That says something!

The bastila is great, along with the moroccan mint tea. The location is nice and quiet to enjoy…read moreand slowly sip your tea.

We came here for a Friday work lunch and it was so great! We all tried something different - yero…read morebowl and wrap, and chicken and lamb tagine. Everything was so delicious. Mine was the lamb tagine it was exactly what I was hoping for. The meat fell right off the bone and was so flavorful and it came with a very nice portion of rice and delicious Moroccan bread. We all had mint tea as well and it was delicious. The restaurant was not huge, but it had a a few tables outside in addition to the indoor seating. It was a counter service restaurant, but it seems like sometimes there were options for table service? I was a little bit confused about that, but I was ok with the counter service anyway. The gentleman who was working was very friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant and encourage everybody to go experience a cuisine that is a little bit less common in the Orlando area!