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.
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 10 cuisines in Ocala using data from Yelp. The cuisines included were based on research from Grand Canyon University on the most popular cuisines across U.S. cities.
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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: Big Man's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1011 NE 14th St Ocala, FL 34470
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
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Chinese: Yummy House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3500 SW College Rd Ste 400 Ocala, FL 34474
- Categories: Dim Sum, Cantonese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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Cuban: Cafe Havana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 923 N Magnolia Ave Ste 300 Ocala, FL 34475
- Categories: Cuban, Latin American, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp
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Indian: Bombay Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 4120 SW 38th Ct Ste 106 Ocala, FL 34474
- Categories: Indian, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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Italian: Mesa de Notte
- Rating: 4.5/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2436 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, FL 34470
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
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Japanese: Ninja Sushi & Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2575 SW 42nd St Ste 109 Ocala, FL 34471
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
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Korean: Haeorum Foods
- Rating: 5.0/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3045A SE 3rd Ave Ocala, FL 34471
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
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Mexican: La Hacienda
- Rating: 4.5/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4185 W Hwy 40 Ocala, FL 34482
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
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Thai: Rice And Noodles Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11175 SW 93rd Ct Rd Ocala, FL 34481
- Categories: Thai, Tapas/Small Plates, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
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Vietnamese: AK Pho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2635 SW College Rd Ste 200 Ocala, FL 34471
- Categories: Vietnamese
- 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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