23 hole-in-the-wall Orlando restaurants you should've tried by now

Bad As’s Sandwich

207 N. Primrose Dr., 407-757-7191
Despite its grammatical error, Bad As’s Sandwich is dishing up some bad ass sandwiches with a menu that changes based on ingredient availability. You are sure to be met with some of the freshest subs around.

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903 Mills Market

903 S. Mills Ave., 407-898-4392
903 Mills menu is designed with our inner fat kid in mind. The NickGriddle (far from McDonald's McGriddle) is plated up with sausage, egg and cheese pressed between two pancakes is truly for the most sinful at heart. Feeling a bit healthy? Try their lox and bagel topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, tomato and capers.

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King Bao

710 N. Mills Ave., 407-237-0013
King Bao is easy to miss but hard to pass up. Their steamed buns come filled with your choice of options, like the popular "hogzilla," which is braised pork belly and try the firecracker shrimp that is marinated in chili lime.

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Antonella’s Pizzeria

360 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-636-5333
This family-owned eatery is delivering New York-style pizza right to the heart of Florida. You can create your own savory pie or get their house speciality pizza. Either way, you'll want to get here early and grab a spot because seating is pretty limited.

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The Meatball Stoppe

7325 Lake Underhill Rd., 407-270-6505
The Meatball Stoppe is a Guy Fieri approved Orlando stop with their debut on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." This family-owned Italian restaurant serves meatballs countless of ways like the mac and cheese and gator meatballs.

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Turkish Bar and Grill

260 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs, 407-869-5555
Turkish spices and flavors fill your taste buds at this eatery, with their homemade lamb and beef mix. The Doner gyro is among the chef specialties along with the Lahmacun, a carefully made and seasoned flatbread that sets the foundation for ground beef and sweet peppers.

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Bagel King

1230 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, 321-972-4267
Tucked away in a little strip mall, The King's location may be small but the flavors are huge with their plethora of bagel sandwiches. Stop in on your way to work to try their savory and sweet breakfast options.

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Hot Dog Heaven

5355 E. Colonial Dr., 407-282-5746
An Orlando institution, Hot Dog Heaven offers unique hot dogs like the Reuben dog, which is topped with Thousand Island dressing, melted swiss cheese and sauerkraut. This place is sure to satisfy your ballpark craving.

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Mynt

535 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-636-7055
Mynt serves contemporary Indian cuisine at its finest. This easy to miss Hannibal Square eatery is serving up traditional dishes like flavorful biryani rice, and of course, chicken tikka masala.

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Mediterranean Street Food by Shishco

118 Lake Ave., Maitland, 407-661-1336
Once named Shish Co. Mezze and Grill, this quaint spot can be considered a food truck without wheels where you can walk up to a window and order authentic Mediterranean cuisine. From their falafel to the kebabs all the way to the gyros you won’t be displeased, so pull up a seat at the little red picnic table and feast.

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Nha Trang Subs

1216 E. Colonial Dr., 407-346-4549
It's incredibly easy to miss, but Nha Trang Subs is probably one of the best spots in Orlando to get some serious bánh mì.

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Sapporo Ramen

5080 W. Colonial Dr., 407-203-6777
This little hole-in-the-wall has limited seating, so cross your fingers and hope that when you're done ordering there are empty seats. Sapporo is known for their authentic ramen – tonkotsu, which is a fan favorite. Feeling adventurous? Try their octopus fritters, but pay close attention to the moving toppings on it.

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Kappy’s Subs

501 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-647-9099
This 1950s-style quick stop is the go-to place for a serious philly cheese steak sandwich.

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Nile Ethiopian

7048 International Dr., 407-354-0026
A rarity, this African restaurant is bringing some serious Ethiopian cuisine to Central Florida. Silverware is not necessary here, where you are encouraged to scoop up the lentils with Injera bread.

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Shiraz Market

185 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, 407-951-8084
This market is home to one of the best Mediterranean fare anyone can ask for, and the slow roasted kebabs are a Shiraz speciality. They say to never shop on an empty stomach so be sure to eat at this hole-in-the-wall joint before strolling through the aisles.

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Kadence

1809 Winter Park Rd.
Kadence is incognito like a ninja, because there is no sign on the building you’ll want to look for a big black box. While on the topic of boxes, pre-order your chirashi bowl filled with sushi rice and your preferred toppings that comes in a nicely wrapped up container.

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Tako Cheena

Multiple locations
Tako Cheena with its Asian-inspired fare mixed in with Latin flare is an eatery to visit on any occasion, especially late night. Their house “takos” are showcasing pad thai in a tortilla with their peanut chicken that has a mix of cabbage and crushed peanuts for that added crunch.

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Willie’s Pinchos Restaurant

1718 N. Goldenrod Rd., 407-601-3373
This little mom and pop shop was featured on Guy Fieri’s "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" for their plantain mofongo and jibarito, a sandwich that substitutes bread for mashed plantains and is topped off with pastrami and beef.

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Orlando Meats

728 Virginia Dr., 407-598-0700
Carnivores rejoice, Orlando Meats offers a rotating menu that is based around their locally sourced proteins. Check out their mouthwatering "shake hands with beef" sandwich or their classic breakfast burger. They also offer a local beers on draft, if you're looking to have a little afternoon siesta.

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Tasty Wok

1246 E. Colonial Dr., 407-896-8988
Central Florida is filled with mediocre Chinese cuisine, however Tasty Wok is not one of them. This simple noodle joint is anything but basic and their sliced pork is delicious along with their barbecue meats and definitely is worth the stop.

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