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.

We came here after a late night and the pho really hit the spot. We both had the pho dac biet. The…read morebroth is delicious and the tendon is so tender! I would recommend!

When you walk in, it is so cool to look at all of the different drawings…read more Ordering was super easy with Joni. She's awesome and super sweet! The food is soooo flavorful, new for me to try a veggie broth I always opt in for the meat. They have changed me, I'm coming back for their veggie broth. Staff is very quick and attentive as well, I love that they don't leave dishes on tables and clean up immediately. Especially not making you feel rushed. Overall, great experience, great food, lots of flavors. Please check them out when you come to Orlando area

The place is really small... I feel they could move into a larger space cuz they had multiple…read morepeople waiting for a table the entire time I was there. I don't feel they do a great job explaining their menu to people who are unfamiliar with udon, especially cuz there are no pictures for them to see what they're ordering. It was fine for me as I'm super familiar with Japanese food. We got tempura udon, which is something I've been craving, and they did a great job. I highly recommend it. We didn't feel like a cocktail so I got an iced tea and he got a viet coffee but they served it in a cocktail glass so it was such a small amount... def shoulda been served in a tall glass, cuz why do I have to be slowly sipping that c'mon. The service was good. They were all friendly and courteous. Oh, parking is a nightmare. There's a lot in the back but you'll be lucky to find a spot. There's street parking but that's also crazy. Def not their fault but just be aware. All in all a nice place. I'd def come back again for their food.

UDON WANT TO MISS OUT ON ZARU | my first visit was during their soft opening a few years ago so I…read moreventured in again after they received their Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade to see how they've changed, aside from the slight price markup in one year. Of the zensai (appetizers), I've tried the Tatsuta-Age, which was pretty tasty. Hot and crispy with good flavor. The udon is also top notch. They make it in house. Perfect chewy texture, what Taiwanese would call "QQ" I realized after my second visit that I still have not tried an udon with hot broth. I've tried the Spicy Miso Tan-Tan Udon, which was quite tasty, although a little on the richer/heavier side. I have also tried the Mentaiko Tsukimi Udon which was refreshing in the cold broth. I paired it with an add-on of sliced beef, which was delicious, they serve it on the side so you can add to whatever dish on your own. What I wouldn't recommend... The Viet Coffee with sesame foam and crushed sesame seeds was hard to drink. I loved the initial flavors but the foam got a little greasy and clumpy when mixed with the crushed sesame seeds, particularly toward the second half of the coffee. I wouldn't order it again. I would be interested to see any updates they've made recently but with so many new restaurants on Mills, I may choose those first.

Finally tried Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles and they did not disappoint! My husband and I shared the…read moreboiled dumpling sampler (pork, beef, and chicken), chopped cucumber salad, beef skewer, and their ever popular spicy braised beef short rib stew with hand-pulled noodles. Everything was super good, especially the dumplings and the stew. The broth is very flavorful and the short rib was nice & tender which is always my biggest concern regarding meats in soups. The noodles really are the star of the show and there's something just so perfectly light and chewy about them. It truly is an artform! I'm glad this place lives up to hype and we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

I've been hearing about Walala for some time now, so I was so excited to finally try it!…read more The workers are pretty friendly, and we came on a Sunday evening and were able to be seated right away. We wanted to try the wontons in chili oil but they were sadly out so we ended up getting the big beef skewers. The flavoring on them was sooo good. But we did have a lot of super chewy and fatty pieces that we weren't really a fan of. The noodles came out so quickly and they were streaming hot, which we loved. The clear broth is super clean and light with a very herbal fragrance to it. Like I feel like that would be perfect to drink if you were sick. But not being sick, I did end up adding some soy sauce just to give it some more flavor. But I like that with the sauces at the table, you can kinda just customize to your liking. I think the knife cut noodles are probably my favorite type of noodles here, but the hor fun goes really well with the clear broth. I also tried the green grape fruit tea and it was so refreshing! The flavor wasn't artificial at all and it was so nice to have with the hot noodles. I think this spot is super worth if you're the type to order extra noodles, or if you're a big eater. But the portions were pretty satisfying enough on the first go for us (def not a bad thing), so we didn't get to do any refills.

Saigon Noodle & Grill is a great contemporary Vietnamese spot in the heart of the Milk District…read more The staff was super friendly and helpful--our server gave amazing recommendations, and we ended up trying a little bit of everything. We started with the crispy chicken dumplings--crispy on the outside with a juicy, tender chicken filling. Perfect way to kick things off. We continued with three items: Beef Stew (Bún Bò Kho), Orange Chicken, and Sautéed Cubed Beef "Shaking Beef" (Cơm Bò Lúc Lắc). The Beef Stew (Bún Bò Kho) was heaven on a dish. The beef stew was easily the standout--rich, flavorful, and the beef was so tender it practically melted in your mouth. The vermicelli noodles were just as impressive. Just reminiscing about it makes my mouth water. The "Shaking Beef" was served over white rice (highly recommend), and every bite was better than the last. The garlic butter sauce really takes it over the top. Don't be fooled by the Orange Chicken--Boneless chicken, fried perfectly and coated in their authentic sweet orange sauce. The best Orange Chicken in town, hands down. No chance of leftovers here--you won't want to put your fork down.

Came here because it is one of my friend's favorite places. We popped in for a quick lunch and it…read morewas so tasty! Honestly, it's what you want in a lunch (in my opinion): Good food, quick service, chill atmosphere. Another thing I liked about this place is also that they have a decent amount of menu options. It didn't seem very busy but I didn't mind that in the least. The staff was very friendly and very nice. The food was very flavorful, a great temperature and tasted fresh. I now want to go back and try some more items!

Surprised as many times as I have been to this Jinya Ramen Bar in Thornton Park that I have never…read morereviewed it. So here it goes. To start, they have a great Happy Hour 3-6 pm with a limited menu, but Sapporo drafts and local brews are under $5 each. That is a win right there. They also have beer and Sake flights. My Go to here is the Tonkotsu Black Ramen, but I have had the others and never a bad experience. There is something really welcoming about Jinya. I suspect they treat there staff well and hire the right people. Everytime I am here I feel like they are over staffed, but there are plenty of tables inside and out in this intimate venue. My two favorite happy hour dishes are the Salmon Pke Tacos and the Crispy Chicken. I used to live on Lake Eola Park and I so miss coming here. Glad I stumbled in here today.

The presentation of the food online is what initially drew me to this restaurant. I had the chance…read moreto try one of the vegan ramen options and added an egg to the dish. The tofu was very soft and not my favorite in terms of flavor, but everything else in the Spicy Creamy V Ramen was delicious. I also tried the Impossible meat bao, but the texture of the meat was a bit too firm or overcooked for my liking, especially paired with the soft bao bun. That said, I would definitely come back to try other items on the menu, as there are so many options to choose from. Our server, Carl, was very friendly and attentive. I visited on a Friday evening, and the ambiance was relaxed yet lively, with plenty of groups enjoying dinner or drinks at the bar.

Our favorite spot to celebrate all occasions! Food brings us back to Japan! Ambiance is retro…read more/izakaya. You have to try their seasonal specials as well! Never disappoints. We LOVE the beef tongue. So tender, probably the best beef tongue we've ever had in the nation. The dessert never disappoints. A perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Kurobata sausage: delicious and cute! This is what high quality ingredients get you!

Tried this place after hearing so much about it on socials. Pulled up and there was a small line…read morewaiting for it to open. Really cool place with an open atmosphere. Kitchen is also open with a bar that looks directly into the kitchen as you dine. Drinks are simple. Plum wine, Japanese whisky options, beer, and soft drinks. Also a few mixed drinks, but again nothing crazy or exciting. Food was fresh and pretty good. The tuna sashimi appetizer was fantastic! The sauce is like a yum-yum and black sesame blend. Incredible. The bowl was wayyyyyy too sweet for me. Too much of the sauce. But the rice and chicken were pretty good. The pork belly is grilled and not seasoned much. So added it to the bowl to calm the sweet and it worked well. Overall, this place isn't worth queuing for, but still pretty good considering its location. Solid 6/10 for me.

Laab w/ pork belly: the flavor and texture is interesting in the best way possible, with the…read morecrunchy texture from the finely cut roasted peanut (i think) and the unique savory semi sweet flavors from the seasonings they used. With the cucumbers and lettuce, it makes the dish refreshing and with sticky rice it was so good! Chicken curry: a nice mellow flavor thats not spicy and the chicken is super tender and juicy. The potatoes in the curry are nice and soft, with a bit of a bite, and with rice makes it a hearty meal!

Cute little restaurant for my fellow Lao people :). Packed at 1pm on a Saturday! 6/10 overall…read more I was not expecting there to be a pretty much Asia-Town in Orlando. Small restaurant, limited seating - maybe 50? I overheard someone coming into Bin Bong Cafe and ask where the "Lao" restaurant was. I was thinking "a Lao restaurant, am I hearing correctly?" They have Singha beer, japanese sake, and more. Water dispenser for water in the left corner by the counter. Just walk up to refill your cup. Hot or cold. I ordered Wings ($14, does not come with sticky rice), and Sticky Rice ($4). I like how they're playing J-pop at a Lao restaurant. Just makes me giggle a little. They have shrimp chips for sale (looks homemade) 4 people after who ordered for me got their food first. I feel like my order was just sitting for a while when I only got pre-bagged sticky rice and wings. They are indeed sticky wings. Lemongrass and bbq flavor?

A hidden gem with very authentic Chinese food. No bells and whistles mom and pop shop. Service was…read moreefficient and food came out quickly. Prices were good for the portion sizes. Lots of Sichuan cuisine options as well as some soup dumplings and unique cold appetizer dishes. We started with spicy chicken gizzards. Sliced thin and has a nice chewy texture, this app is refreshing and tasted great. Not super spicy which was perfect for me. Then we ordered the tea smoked duck. Nice big portion of duck with plenty of meat, fat and bone ratio. The smokey flavor is brought out in the meat and it was savory but not overly salty. The braised beef tendon casserole came out piping hot. Tendon was tender and easy to eat. Lots of rice vermicelli in it. Plenty of parking in the lot outside and conveniently located in the Chinatown Plaza.

Simple, authentic, Sichuan food in the same space as where they used to have simple, authentic…read moreShanghainese food . . . but apparently the business changed owners and the new one was more an expert in Sichuan cuisine, hence the change of cuisine. The key test of the authenticity is how well they can do Dan Dan Noodles and they did very well with this classic dish-subtle flavors, the right amount of Sichuan pepper as well. Good dumplings and cold noodles, too. The space is small, no-frills, and I would guess much of their business is done in take-away as well. However, there is enough room to dine there in comfort and the staff is prompt plus also seems truly interested in their customers enjoying their food. I highly recommend it for casual Chinese right in the heart of Orlando's little Chinatown plaza.

This has quickly become one of my favorites. If you're looking for authentic Szechuan food, don't…read morelook any further, this spot is absolutely worth trying. My mom was craving authentic Chinese cuisine, so we decided to give it a shot, and we were genuinely impressed by the variety on the menu. We ordered the cumin beef, slightly spicy, but packed with incredible flavor. The Szechuan dumplings were a standout and easily one of my favorite items; we loved them so much, we ordered two rounds. Also, can't go wrong with the orange chicken or the beef fried rice. They truly offer a little bit of everything, and I already can't wait to go back and explore more of the menu.

2nd visit, loved 成都凉粉 and 招牌辣子鸡， best La Zi Ji I had in the east coast!…read more The waitress was very sweet, she was originally from Chengdu! Suggest to ask her what is good directly and ask for authentic food. She asked the chef to Modify Liang Fen for me and it was wonderful!