32 tasty Mills 50 restaurants to put on your 'must eat' list

Too Much Sauce

1430 N. Mills Ave. Suite 170 | 407-270-4777
The concept of former owner of Hot Krust Panini Kitchen in Dr. Phillips, Too Much Sauce serves a variety of roasted meats, seafood and veggies in fresh rice, quinoa and salad bowls – ready to be smothered in (too much?) homemade sauce, with choices including chimichurri and pineapple BBQ.

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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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Bites & Bubbles

912 N. Mills Ave. | 407-270-5085
Eddie Nickell and Nick Olivieri: two names in this city's royal family of restaurateurs who have been responsible for such noted restaurants as the wine-centric Funky Monkey and Southwest-themed Prickly Pear. Their latest venture is housed inside the birthplace of the original Funky Monkey and was supposed to be about fulfilling Champagne wishes and caviar dreams, but the menu is a hodgepodge of French-inspired fare or, in the case of the raclette potatoes, Swiss-inspired.

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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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Anthony’s Pizza

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 pasta entrees are abundant as well if pizza is too basic for you.

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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 different 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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Bikkuri Sushi

1915 E. Colonial Drive | 407-894-4494
If you're one of the approximately 80 billion people who uses East Colonial Drive for the daily trip home, you've no doubt noticed the poster-sized photo of the scrumptious-looking "Sky Tray" of sushi that graces the window of Bikkuri Sushi and wondered: Wouldn't that be great for dinner? We say yes, it would be, for not only is the sushi affordable—like the 32-piece Rose Party for under 14 bucks—but it’s of much higher quality than what you find in the Japanese deli case near the produce section at your local grocery store.

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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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Black Rooster Taqueria

1323 N. Mills Ave. | 407-601-0994
Tacos are carefully constructed and delicious. Settle down with a chicken tinga taco, wrapped in a hot and fresh housemade corn tortilla, or try the achiote bowl if you're super hungry.

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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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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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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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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 room for.

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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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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

1562 N. Mills Ave. | 407-581-9861
This American restaurant and steakhouse is known for wood-fired entrees and steaks, but it's also getting street cred as one of the coolest streetside bar setups on Mills Avenue. Happy hour just got real easy here with their large assortment of beers and cocktails.

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The Loving Hut

2101 E. Colonial Drive | 407-894-5673
This small, low-key building is bursting at the seams with vegan options you can’t always find downtown. With meals from both the Western and Eastern world, there’s always something new for you to try, like their family-sized platters of Lemongrass Delight or Ocean Delight.

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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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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 Korean beef burrito if you don't feel like eating again for a day or two.

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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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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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