In-Depth Reviews of Orlando’s Restaurants
Nexus Pizza Orlando: Can This Brooklyn Style Spot Replicate a New York Slice?
After a disastrous New York City trip during Christmas time, I learned a lesson not to go to the most…
Mae Tao and Sons: A Uniquely Great Hot Chicken Sandwich
I have been wanting to try Mae Tao and Sons for a while now, but because they mostly run a…
Crocante In Orlando: Solid Puerto Rican Food On the Mainland
Puerto Rico is the first Latin American place I visited and while I was there I ate a lot of…
Mugendai: New Hidden Oviedo Sushi Spot
For most restaurants, I usually hear some buzz around them or come across them on social media before they even…
Rion’s Ocean Room: The Only Poke in Orlando Worth Going Out of Your Way For
Poke is an iconic staple of Hawaii that I haven’t had the opportunity to eat a lot of, mostly because…
Cubans On Wheels Orlando: Is This the Cuban Food Truck Worth the Hype?
I really like Cuban food but I never seek it out in Orlando because the ones I have tried do…
Tuun Thai Pop-Up at Sea Thai Orlando: A Hidden Menu Most People Don’t Know Exists
This is a pop-up that’s been on my radar for a while but I just never got the chance to…
Kabooki Orlando: Sand Lake Location Falls Short of East Colonial
Usually on Valentine’s Day, my wife and I will choose to go to a fine dining establishment, but we waited…
Okonomi Orlando: Quality Sushi Without the Reservation or $200 Price Tag
My second visit to Okonomi, and at this point my blog is pretty much dedicated to sushi in the Orlando…
Sushi Izuki: Has This Omakase Spot Hit Its Stride After Half a Year?
Back with another sushi review because that’s been pretty much all I eat when we have a date night it…
Edoboy in Orlando: My Go-To for High Quality Sushi Without the Omakase Wait
A lot of my recent reviews have been centered around sushi, but in my defense, when I go out to…
Mosonori Winter Park: Elevating the Humble Hand Roll in Orlando
The idea of elevating temaki to become a legitimate restaurant concept was birthed in America. Originally, hand rolls were meant…
Kappo Tsan Review: Soft Opening at Orlando’s New Upscale Japanese Restaurant
The highly anticipated Kappo Tsan has just recently underwent their soft opening phase, so as a local sushi fanatic I…
Gnarly Cuban & Bang Bang Bakehouse Review: Ghost Kitchen Empanadas and That Overhyped Rum Cake
I’m not immune to social media hype. Actually, I eat that stuff up like Joey Chestnut eats hotdogs. So if…
Natsu Omakase: My Go-To Michelin Star Sushi Restaurant
If you had read my previous guide where I ranked all of Orlando’s Michelin stars, then you know I hold…
Koya in Tampa: A Trip to Our Rival City’s Michelin Restaurant
I know this website is called Orlando Bites, but I guess this will be the rare exception where I venture…
Licious Noodles and Bao Review: Chinese Comfort Food in Orlando
After our weekly trip to the Chinese grocery store, we stopped by this newly opened noodle shop to grab some…
Cowboy Curry in Orlando: Takeout Review of Chef Shen’s Japanese Curry
Cowboy Curry is another one of Chef William Shen’s projects, and I finally got the chance to try it. Like…
Briarpatch Restaurant Orlando: Is the New Dinner Service Worth Steakhouse Prices?
When Briarpatch announced they were going to start serving dinner, the Orlando Facebook forum was out in droves, mostly commenting…
Papa Llama : Does This Orlando Restaurant Deserve Its Michelin Star?
With the addition of Papa Llama to my list, I have officially visited every Michelin starred restaurant in Orlando. Among…
June Restaurant Orlando: Contemporary Mexican Done Right in Thornton Park
June is an upscale Mexican restaurant in the Thornton Park region of downtown Orlando. I really like the design and…
Beefy King Orlando Florida: Is This 50+ Year Old Roast Beef Spot Still Good?
I’ve driven past Beefy King a million times when I lived close to downtown Orlando and never thought much of…
Zaru: Mixed Review of Mills District’s Sanuki Style Udon Shop
Zaru is one of Chef William Shen’s latest concepts in the Mills District, and he’s been churning out restaurant ideas…
Takeout Review: Kadence Restaurant Orlando
Kadence is Orlando’s original omakase institution and has maintained its Michelin star for years, remaining the pinnacle of traditional high…
Coro Restaurant in Orlando Review: Is This Michelin Bib Gourmand Worth $100 Per Person?
Coro restaurant Orlando is a small plates spot in Audubon Park that earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and I can…
Otto’s High Dive Milk District: Magical Dining Review & Orlando’s Best Tres Leches
Otto’s High Dive in Orlando’s Milk District is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Cuban restaurant that’s been on my radar for…
Mohawk Smokehouse at Tasty Takeover Orlando: Is It Really Orlando’s Best BBQ?
Tasty Takeover Orlando brings together some of the city’s most popular food trucks and pop-up restaurants every week, and Mohawk…
Okonomi Sushi Pop-Up at Mills Market in Orlando
As a self-proclaimed glutton and sushi lover, I’ve eaten my way through countless sushi spots across Orlando. In recent years,…