Hands down the tastiest roast duck I've ever had! The seasoning, the crust, and the juiciness are…read moreon point. We asked the friendly lady at the counter about the seasoning ingredients in the duck and she laughed at us in a "good try" way . It's understandable that they wouldn't want to reveal their secret recipe. The other proteins were tasty too, but not as memorable as the duck. I really enjoyed their bok choy too. Service was a tiny bit slow, but reasonable for a Friday evening.

Always on the hunt for the best char siu when I'm out of town, and TikTok led me to this gem inside…read morea food hall. Kai Kai BBQ came through when I didn't feel like cooking (especially with a 3-hour drive home ahead of us). We ordered a little bit of everything--fried rice, bok choy, shumai, char siu bao--and of course, the main event: a pound and a half of char siu. Let's talk about it...solid 8/10. The char siu had great flavor, nice glaze, and that balance of sweet and savory I look for. Definitely scratched the itch. Everything else was good and rounded out the meal well, but the pork was the star. Food hall vibes keep it casual and quick, perfect for when you want something satisfying without the fuss.

Some fabulous BBQ my friends. As I was strolling around the Farmer's Market figuring out what would…read morecure my hangover, we walked by Kenny & Denny's and saw these HUGE items being made on their grill and when I found out it was a quesadilla filled with BBQ pork, I screamed YES! It gets a little sticky if there are a lot of people ordering here as they make everything fresh and have a small tent. I loved my quesadilla, it was cooked perfect and the BBQ sauce was sweet and delicious. Next time I will try the pulled pork sammie =)

Kenny and Denny are not only great people, but they make some great BBQ!…read more The aroma of pulled pork sammies on texas toast and BBQ quesadilla's takes over the Lake Eola Farmers Market basically inviting you to try this food, and you will not be disappointed. This is a routine stop on my weekly trip to Lake Eola. Everything is extremely fresh and made to order, so it all comes out nice and hot. These guys can also be found with a permanent stand inside The Plaza Theater, serving excellent BBQ to hungry concert goers. If you get the opportunity, I highly recommend you give Kenny and Denny's a try.

Love that Cholo Dogs is at Persimmon Hollow Brewing now! Definitely a step up on their food…read more options. I went with my family and we tried a little bit of everything. The weens were definitely the winner for me but my parents also really liked their Mex salad and Gordo bowl. We also got some other weens and one of the burgers (not pictured). The brewery is a nice venue too - lots of seating and chill vibes. The staff were also attentive and patient while we ordered for our big group.

Cholo Dogs inside Persimmon Hollow Brewery. I had tried their Mexican hot dog at the Yelp event and…read morecan't get it out of my head. I didn't realize they were close by and was thrilled when I saw it. I had the Franco Finisher sans Cheetos for less than $8. So good! The people are so nice there and it's very friendly and open to all! Casual seating of various styles. We opted for coach seating. They also have a brunch menu and heard the burgers are excellent too. We have been to Persimmon Hollow before so we grabbed a couple beers to wash it down. Delicious.

EWWWW! They don't change their gloves after touching many things in the kitchen, including the cash…read moreregister. Then they literally grab the meat from the catering dishes with those same gloves. They didn't use tongs. They used DIRTY GLOVES GRABBING HANDFULS OF MEAT and put it right on the buns for the sandwiches. I saw this as I sat outside and observed this terrible behavior through the window. Gloves are the enemy of the food industry if not used properly. Untrained workers using gloves have no sense of "my hands are dirty" since they're wearing gloves. They routinely touch the counter, door handles, utensils, etc. which are usually touched by many others. Hopefully the owners who put their hard earned dollars into opening a restaurant for the community take the time to train their staff properly. Until then, this restaurant is DISGUSTING!!!! I would skip this place for now.

I studied the menus at the new Avalon Park Marketplace and I was drawn to BBQ50's "Bat out of Hell"…read moresandwich. A BBQ brisket sandwich with pulled pork, beer cheese and a chopped up St. Louis rib is right up my alley. It was ok and for $16, I doubt I would go out of my way to go back. My issue is they are still acting like a mobile catering company. The brisket and pork were pre-cut and kept warm in chaffing dishes which definitely watered down the smoky taste. They did not have beer cheese either, but I did visit during their soft opening, and Bowigens did not have their liquor license yet. On the flipside, all of their sauces were fantastic and did elevate the taste, but not to the level of some of the area best BBQ joints. Again, soft opening so understandable, but delays were caused by how they implemented their ticketing system. I would say this is a good family spot for a quick meal if you are in the Avalon Park area, and their are several other vendors at the Marketplace. Self seating areas indoors and outside are kept very clean by staff. https://marketplaceatavalonpark.com/ Taste *** Quality/Freshness *** Presentation/Uniqueness **** Service *** Atmosphere **** Bar Cleanliness **** Price $$$$

Absolutely amazing!!! Best rye bread ever. Don't miss it…read more The owner is so nice. Really cares about your experience

It's worth it to come here just to meet Georgecand have a great conversation. Didn't care for the…read morepastrami. Too thick. Not like a NY deli. Taste different. Bread just so so. Slaw inedible Cabbage pieces chewy. Pickle inedible. Skin of the pickle like leather. Fries could have been good but way over salted. Still everyone in Orlando should try it just to meet George. Maybe you will have a better day than I did.

I am not a hot dog girl at all, but I've seen Cholo dogs at multiple food events so I decided to…read moregive them a try once and for all! Plus their stand is always eye catching! I had the cholo dog and it was delicious. Can officially say this is my one and only favorite hot dog! What caught my attention was the bbq sauce, chipotle mayo, and tajin; a girls dream! The jalapeños added a great touch; not too spicy, but a small kick. Love that the sauces helped make the hot dog feel that it wasn't dry and overall just mixed together for a great flavor. Wait time at the lake eola Christmas market wasn't crazy, a good 10 minutes? I'll can definitely say I'd order 2 next time!

Great local hot dog option. The Perfect vessel for Mexican food other than a taco. Only wish they…read morewere a tad larger.

Red Roast pork soup is quite the comfort food. I've enjoyed this soup for many years. Tasty Wok…read moreis an institution! I order this soup with shrimp dumplings. Each time I order it, they tell me that shrimp dumplings are extra. They are very much worth it, by the way! The noodles in this soup are egg noodles. The tender bite draws you back. The chinese spinach is nourishing and offers iron to give you strength. The crispy pork is amazing. But it is really crunchy. At this restaurant they sell it by the pound, right along side the hanging duck which is by the pound as well. They sell so many dishes that are well-loved, but I tend to get the soup. It's so nourishing and flavorful. Top tip for parking...you can park in the back, but there are many restaurants on the same aisle so you sometimes have to wait for people to leave.

I was craving Tasty Wok (again) & decided to order 2 more dishes that I haven't had in years…read more Mandarin Egg Tofu With House Sauce Fish Filet with Black Bean Sauce These 2 dishes are HOUSE SPECIALTIES so that means they are known to be unique dishes and delicious. Mandarin Egg Tofu - Egg tofu is very delicious and is similar to silken tofu consistency and this dish is delicious. It has pork strips, enoki mushrooms , mini corn, snap peas, green onions. The egg tofu is fried first and once you bite into it its very tender and silky smooth texture and kind of creamy. This is my favorite tofu. The house sauce is a big brown based sauce. The snap peas seemed a little overcooked losing its bite and crunchy texture nonetheless still a memorable delicious dish. This would be a great vegetarian dish if you opt out the pork strips, Fish Filet with Black Bean Sauce - This is usually served or listed on the menu as a rice plate dish. I usually eat this dining in and its a delicious plate entree. They use Swai filets for this dish. For $1 extra you can order it as a dish with rice on the side and you get more fish filets etc separate. This is a lightly battered fish filets fried and topped with house brown sauce with slithers of onions and red / green bell peppers. Of course the brown sauce is black bean sauce so you will see speckles of black beans with the sauce. There are ginger notes as well when you devour this dish. The fish filets are cooked perfectly so soft and tender. The rice served here can be better imo. Perhaps better brand or grain rice? Also ordered my regulars ; Walnut Shrimp, Beef Chow Fun. Walnut Shrimp - Request ordering this (take out only) having the broccoli stored separately. This provides the shrimp dish to not be soggy. I think you get more shrimps this way too. Tasty Wok's walnut shrimp is by far the best in orlando imo - they really seasoned the shrimp itself prior to dressing it with their creamy sauce. The sauce has a tad sweetness to it & some sort of umami. The shrimps are jumbo large sized. You get about 10-12? Shrimps in this dish. I have had my share of tasting this dish at different restaurants and by far Tasty Wok's is by far my favorite. Beef Chow Fun - Another favorite from Tasty Wok. Wok Hei present, Tender seasoned beef thinly sliced, and Tender wide noodles. It was under seasoned salt wise but eating it with their creamy sauce seasoned beef makes up for it. Again, ate my share of Beef Chow Fun at many restaurants and by far Tasty Wok's have been my favorite thus far. They offer free mini tubs of chili oil upon request. Also chopsticks. Tasty wok do not seem busy dining in but they are busy with take out orders.

I hired Pearson's Catering for my wedding on 11/18/22. I worked with Linda on creating a menu…read more There were tons of options and we chose a bbq menu. They were great with creating a menu with options as myself and my guests have different food allergies. I wish I had gotten a chance to take photos of the food, but nothing would do as much justice as tasting it for yourself. The garlic chicken was so Juicy and the pulled pork so tender. We kept going back for more. The price points were great for our budget and they were such a great company to work with. Communication was on point and they were very timely. I would recommend this place for all your catering needs!

From the owner: Delicious Catering, made from scratch every time, assorted sandwiches to beef tenderloin and all in…read morebetween!

I just drove by and saw a new restaurant is here. This is a shame as Soco was a wonderful…read morerestaurant that had great food, a friendly staff that offered attentive service and a cool ambiance. I wish all involved the best of luck in their future endeavors.

stopped by Soco in Thornton Park for takeout and ordered their famous dumplings. They're listed as…read morea small plate with a two-count for $17, but here's a tip: if you ask nicely, they can make it an entrée with four dumplings for $36. While it might seem pricey, they are absolutely worth it--perfectly cooked and packed with flavor! The restaurant was nearly empty when I went, but I think it was just the time of day. Regardless, the food quality speaks for itself.