27 essential Mills 50 restaurants you should've tried by now

Anh Hong Restaurant
1124 E. Colonial Drive | 407-999-2656

Honestly, there are no wrong choices at Anh Hong. Vegetarians can get their fix with 21 differnet choices (try the fried tofu stir-fried with lemongrass and chili), and everyone can enjoy their smoothies made with exotic options like jackfruit, soursop, sapote and durian.

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King Cajun Crawfish
924 N. Mills Ave. | 407-704-8863

It's a guarantee that a King Cajun meal will leave your fingers stained with cayenne and drenched in spicy buttery garlic. The crawfish rules these lands, but a bowl of gumbo is another great option.

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Banh Mi Nha Trang Subs
1216 E. Colonial Drive | 407-346-4549

The subs at Banh Mi Nha Trang are as authentic as it gets with 22 different banh mi. We recommend giving the pork liver pâté and Vietnamese ham subs a try if it's your first time checking this staple out.

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Black Bean Deli
1835 E. Colonial Drive | 407-203-0922

Black Bean Deli is a hipster’s paradise with its minimalist decor and calm atmosphere. This deli is a favorite for takeout, offering all of your favorite Cuban dishes such as papas rellenas, pan con lechon, and signature Cuban sandwiches.

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Dandelion Communitea Cafe
618 N. Thornton Ave. | 407-362-1864

Eating healthy is never boring at Dandelion Communitea Cafe. Items like Bean There, Done That give you your daily dose of fiber while their Fluffer Nutter makes your sweet tooth squee.

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Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa
1326 N. Mills Ave. | 407-203-0866

Get your pork on at Pig Floyd’s. Go big with barbecued meat platters or take it a little easier with sandwiches like the Mills 50 cheesesteak or butter chicken taco, which are still pretty damn big.

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The Strand
807 N. Mills Ave. | 407-920-7744

The Strand makes some of the best brunch around with ingredients from local food partners the Olde Hearth Bread Co. and Wild Ocean Seafood. Some of our favorite dishes here are the creamy ricotta pancakes and savory snapper cakes.

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Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N. Mills Ave. | 407-237-0606

The Hawkers menu features an array of small plates with flavors of Malaysian, Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian dishes. This is a great place to come with friends and sip on one of the many craft beers available, but call ahead 'cause it can get real crowded.

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Black Rooster Taqueria
1323 N. Mills Ave.| 407-601-0471

Tacos are carefully constructed, delicious, but most importantly – affordable. If you go to Black Rooster, you've got to try the chicken tinga taco or the achiote bowl, if you're super hungry.

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King Bao
710 N. Mills Ave. | 407-237-0013

Bao so hard muthaf**kas wanna fine you at Mill 50’s royal establishment full of steamed buns slabbed with pork belly, short ribs and delicious slaws. There’s even a fried bao with bananas, Nutella and powdered sugar you have to leave space to eat.

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Chuan Lu Garden
1101 E. Colonial Drive | 407-896-8966

Chuan Lu's signature Sichuan dishes offer that numb-spicy heat you've been dying for. If you like it hot, try the cumin lamb or the potato hot pot. They also offer more mild and traditional options that might appeal to those who have acquired a taste for "American Chinese" food.

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The Sanctum
715 N. Fern Creek Ave. | 407-757-0346

Big, colorful bowls of food brimming with veggies are abundant at this vegetarian, vegan-friendly restaurant. Sanctum serves organic and locally sourced items with greens, grains or gluten-free pasta making healthy dieting pretty easy here.

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Tako Cheena
932 N. Mills Ave. | 407-757-0626

Lines out the door are normal here, but so worth the wait for these unique, Asian/Latin food creations. Try the African beef-and-quinoa burrito if you don't feel like eating again for a day or two.

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Chewy Boba
1212 E. Colonial Drive | 407-897-1377

Get your chew on with the plethora of bubble teas and boba at Chewy’s. Taro is a fan favorite, but we think you should give the tropical paradise with banana, strawberry and mango or honeydew-avocado a taste. They've also got macarons of all flavors for mass crunching.

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Shin Jung Korean Restaurant
1638 E. Colonial Drive | 407-895-7345

Shin Jung Korean Restaurant is a unique establishment in Mills 50 where customers get to grill their own meat BBQ-style. If you're not into that, then try the tofu with kimchi or a hearty bowl of bibimbap.

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Tasty Wok
1246 E. Colonial Drive | 407-896-8988

Adventurous foodies will have a field day at Tasty Wok with dishes offering duck feet, jellyfish and beef tendon congee. This cozy space offers Sino-American staples like General Tso's chicken, so scardey-cats can leave those crazier dishes for others in the party.

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Little Saigon
1106 E. Colonial Drive | 407-423-8539

Go ahead and use up all the hoisin sauce at this Little Vietnam staple. From Com Dia (rice plates) to Bo Xa Chanh (Basil Lime Beef), the menu is perfect for people who need options or want to go all out on a cheat day.

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Anthony’s Pizzeria
1206 E. Colonial Drive | 407-898-7797

Sometimes you just want a genuinely delicious authentic slice of pizza to munch on. If you happen to be near Mills 50, Anthony's is where you want to go. Wings, salads and classic red-sauce entrees are abundant as well if pizza is too basic for you.

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Mamak Asian Street Food
1231 E. Colonial Drive | 407-270-4688

Mamak serves Malaysian tapas that show you a whole new world of flavors like roti, roast duck and kari meatballs. Noodle soups, rice and wok dishes are also available if you need something a little more familiar.

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Ming’s Bistro
1212 Woodward St. | 407-898-9672

Ming’s Bistro is serving up some of Orlando's best dim sum no matter time it is. From sticky rice inside a lotus leaf to shark fin dumplings and fan favorites of shu mai and chicken feet, you’ll probably have to come multiple times before feeling satisfied.

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