America is often described as a melting pot — a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form a new set of customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear.
For a lot of cultures, a major part of their identity is food.
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Walk down any main street in the United States and you’re likely to see the cuisines of many countries that, despite being nowhere near each other on the globe, are sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.
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Of course, we all have our favorite dishes: a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you’re looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that has your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely. To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Orlando using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.
Note: The images in this article depict each cuisine and do not necessarily reflect dishes served at each restaurant.
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American: Happy Snapper Seafood Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (463 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6327 S Orange Ave Ste 104 Orlando, FL 32809
- Categories: Seafood, American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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Chinese: YH Seafood Clubhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (358 reviews)
- Address: 8081 Turkey Lake Rd Ste 700 Orlando, FL 32819
- Categories: Seafood, Dim Sum, Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp
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Cuban: A Lo Cubano Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: Orlando, FL 32803
- Categories: Food Trucks, Cuban
- Read more on Yelp
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Greek: Mediterranean Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 981 W Fairbanks Ave Orlando, FL 32804
- Categories: Greek, Delis, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
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Indian: Memories Of India
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12185 S Apopka Vineland Rd Orlando, FL 32836
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
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Italian: V Pizza - Lake Buena Vista
- Rating: 5.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8586 Palm Pkwy Orlando, FL 32836
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
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Japanese: Kadence
- Rating: 5.0/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1809 Winter Park Rd Orlando, FL 32803
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
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Korean: Boil Spot
- Rating: 5.0/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8133 Vineland Ave Ste A10 Orlando, FL 32821
- Categories: Hot Pot, Buffets, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
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Mexican: Taco's Amuco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 4935 Sand Lake Rd Orlando, FL 32819
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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Thai: Mee Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (418 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Lee Rd Orlando, FL 32810
- Categories: Thai, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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Vietnamese: Y Nhu Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1525 E Colonial Dr Unit 5 Orlando, FL 32803
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 332 metros.
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