Fantastic cocktails and service. Dalton and the team behind the bar are so friendly and all have a…read morepassion for craft cocktails. Not sure what to order? Trust them. Tell them what you like or don't like and they will create something (perhaps even off the menu). They do have a happy hour menu as well. Looking forward to visiting again!

I went to Tori Tori with my friends on a Wednesday night. We purposely went on a Wednesday to avoid…read morea wait and any issues with parking. The parking situation is not great. It's a small lot and you do have to pay to park however, Tori Tori will validate parking for a few hours, which is nice. Because it was a Wednesday we were lucky enough to find a booth with a large table. Tori Tori is an interesting concept because you seat yourself, you order yourself and you get drinks yourself. They do have a wait staff that brings food to your table, but everything is self serve. You have to go up to the bar to order anything you want and get the check. All of the food is tapas style. We ordered quite a bit, including chicken meatballs, garlic fried rice, avocado, brussels sprouts, mushrooms, Korean fried chicken and the Wagyu dumplings. The standouts were the mushrooms and the brussel sprouts both of which were very savory and the brussel sprouts also had a little bit of sweetness. Overall, the food is good, but for a Michelin restaurant, I was pretty disappointed. I don't think it lives up to the hype. The food is just okay and personally, I think there's better tapas in Orlando, such as Bulla.

Thrive continues to impress after being open for many years…read more I especially love their colorful drink menu showing what goes in each cocktail. Their menu is small plates. Yes they are expensive. But the interior is beautiful, service is always outstanding, and the food has unique twists....Worth it I especially love the crisp rice bites and slider menu. Perfect stop with friends before heading out for the night. It gets too loud on a weekend night for a date but during the week it would make a great date night destination. They wouldn't be my go-to for sushi, but it's not bad either. The only small suggestion I'd love to see, is adding a rotating special cocktail to the happy hour menu. The happy hour drink list is very unimpressive given the normal drink menu

This is a VERY cute spot Downtown Orlando. I usually park in the parking garage across from the…read morefire station and walk over. The place is beautifully decorated with greenery and modern furniture. I've been here both for brunch and dinner. The drink menu is so unique. The diagrams show you the contents of the drink in a legend kind of style and every drink I've had here is delicious. The waitstaff is attentive and the bartenders are skilled. My favorite item is the Double Play sushi entree. The chef, like the other staff, knows what hes doing back there! The food comes out hot and perfectly crispy. This is a great place for brunch/dinner with friends or as a date night.

After the Zara Larsson concert, we were starving and stumbled upon this gem at 1:30 AM. Even though…read moretheir internet was down and they couldn't take orders through their internal system, the staff was incredibly helpful. They walked us through ordering via Uber Eats instead and prepared our food as soon as we showed them the confirmation. They were even kind enough to let us dine in, despite the app being set to takeout. As for the food--it was fantastic. The Fried Chicken Bao was easily the highlight of the night. Side Note: Check the Uber Eats app before you order; they sometimes have Buy One, Get One deals on the bao! Highly recommended for a late-night fix.

Man I'm hyper jealous that I've never actually been TO The Bao Spot. I've always had them via…read moredelivery and the food has always been hot, fresh and insanely flavorful! When you order delivery you almost have to expect soggy food that's at best like warm, but every single time I've gotten The Bao Spot delivered they have packaged things smartly and the food has been perfect! I'm especially fond of the Spicy Chicken Bao, the buns are so pillowy and light, the chicken is insanely crispy and flavored all the way through. If you're a fan of spicy bite, this one has it! The Gyoza are top notch and the dipping sauce is so yummy! The decor of the place looks amazing and creative, one of these days I'm going to head over and check it all out in person because it looks fun and inviting!

So good! Every dish…read moreI've tried is great/flavorful. Side note, it is served as it comes out/tapas style so if you're eating with others just know food will come out at different times. I highly recommend the wings, dumplings, pad Thai, coconut shrimp.

Food Quality & Taste- 4/5 Hawkers is a solid and consistent…read moredining experience. I tried the roti, the twice fried Korean wings, the coconut shrimp, the Seoul hot chicken bao bun, the pad thai, and the chow faan. The standouts were the Seoul hot chicken Bao buns and the Chow faan. I've gone several times and I would definitely recommend this franchise. Service- 5/5 the service is great. it was fast, courteous, and fun!. The servers always have a positive and energizing attitude. Note: this restaurant serves Tapas style so dishes will come out as they are prepared in the kitchen. While I don't like to share lol, the dishes are meant to be shared. Atmosphere- 5/5 I love the vibe of this place. The restaurant is decorated with many pan-asian cultural elements. In some locations, you can hear the kitchen staff communicating with each other which gives a lot of energy to the restaurant as well. The music is often R&B and/or pop which also adds to the energy of the restaurant. This place is versatile. It can be a nice date night, a family night, or even a solo dinner at the bar. Value- 4/5 Hawkers has a great value. The dishes are generally cheap, or affordable. There are a few pricey options but you can definitely have a nice, affordable dinner with many of the options on the menu. combined with the fast and quick service it's definitely a strong option. Opportunities for Learning- 4/5 There are many opportunities for learning! The menu has a variety of pan-Asian options typically articulated in the original culture. So sometimes the menu will have you googling. Many of the ingredients on the dishes are also culturally specific which provides a really authentic vibe. They often change their menu so often when I visit I leave having learned something different than I knew before I walked in!

I discovered Tako Cheena right after moving downtown and it remains one of my favorite restaurants…read moreon Mills. They offer an asian Mexican fusion menu, focusing on tacos. My go to is always the Thai peanut chicken taco, they're amazing. The peanut sauce and toppings make it stand out. The Yuca fries and the sauce they come with are also super good -- I get the every time! They're open late so it also a good spot to stop after the bars. The only issue about this place is that there's no indoor seating so it can get a little hot during the day.

Every time I come here I end up trying something different and somehow it's always good. The menu…read moreis super creative without feeling gimmicky, and the mix of Asian and Latin flavors actually works really well. The tacos are packed with flavor, the portions are solid, and everything tastes fresh and made to order. The Korean beef taco and butter chicken taco were probably my favorites, but honestly even the sides and sauces stood out. The atmosphere has a cool laid back Orlando vibe and it's one of those places that feels unique compared to the usual taco spots around town. Service was quick, staff was friendly, and the prices felt fair considering how much food you get. It's also a great late-night option when most places around the area are already slowing down. Definitely one of the more underrated spots in Orlando if you want something different from traditional tacos. Perfect place to bring friends because there's enough variety on the menu for everyone to find something they like.

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.

Totoya has to be one of the best sushi spots in Orlando. I've come here several times and never had…read moreany issues and the food is always on point as well as the service. When you walk in it's a little dark but perfect for an intimate vibe. If you like eating in a brighter setting they also have shaded patio seating. For appetizers we ordered a Salad, Jalapeño Bombs, and the Truffle Fries with Jalapeño Aioli. The salad was fresh and the dressing tasted wonderful. The fries were perfectly crisp and that aioli is so flavorful I swear I could drink it lol. The jalapeños were fried nicely and had just the right amount of heat and seasoning. For our lunch we ordered 3 rolls : Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Tempura, and a California Roll. All the rolls tasted fresh and all the tempura items were crispy Our server was a sweetheart and welcoming. She was very attentive and funny as well. Needless to say I will be back and I'm a customer for life.

Food quantity: 8/10 Food quality: 9/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Great quality sushi, would highly recommend!

I can always count on this place for great food. I love coming here. Everything is so good! My…read morecoworkers and I came here for lunch during the week. The staff if great. We were able to sit at a large table in the front and wait for everyone to arrive and look through the menu since some haven't been before. The girl who took our order was fantastic. She had great energy and helped answer questions about the menu. The restaurant has self serve fountain drinks and provides a counter with everything you may need. There is lots of tables inside and gives a cozy vibe. I ordered the 3 tenders with waffle fries. I had the chicken tossed in Sweet Gochujang sauce. THEY ARE PHENOMENAL. Chickfila, who?! You really can't beat the crispiness and flavor. The flavor is out the park. The tenders are huge and I had to take one home with me. Everyone at the table loved their food and talked about how fresh everything tasted. I think we got the crowd approval for a lunch spot in the rotation. Thank you for also be so consistent with food and sevice!

Amazing food, the tenders with sweet gochujang sauce is definitely my favorite either way their…read morechik in sauce. Fries was 10/10! Service was great and fast Staff here are so welcoming and attentive. Definitely recommend coming here, I will be coming back!!

One of Orlando's hidden gems! I love the food here a lot! I tried the passion fruit sangria for the…read morefirst time and I was impressed. This will be my go to drink Everytime I go. Food is 10/10 and the restaurant is nice and cozy! Great for brunch and date night

Me and my wife have walked by this restaurant quite a few times being that we live in the building…read morenext door. Today she was in the mood for some sushi so we decided to try it out. It's very small, but cozy and inviting. The first thing I noticed was how clean it was which is a big deal for me. They have happy hour Wednesday through Friday 4 PM to 6 PM. They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. My wife had a Modelo, which was $2.50 unbelievable price in this day and age. We ordered some chicken Gyoza for appetizer which was some of the best I've ever had. My wife ordered a custom Poké bowl with spicy tuna I had their arroz enchurrasco. As for my plate, I would give it a 10 out of 10. We definitely will be coming back again because the service was top-tier as well as very personable. I'm so glad this restaurant is in our neighborhood. Just disappointed in myself for not trying it earlier. I highly recommend trying out this fantastic little Latin-Asian fusion restaurant

Food was amazing, delicate flavors, was absolutely delightful. Our server Tina took great care of…read moreus. Hamachi Truffle Potato was our favorite. We will be back!

Sushi Saint was amazing. The honey chili garlic edamame and miso soup were our favorites both full…read moreof flavor and the perfect start. The restaurant is beautiful inside, and playing Studio Ghibli movies made the atmosphere even more special. Definitely one of our new favorite spots!