This poke bowl assemblage concept offers an array of bases, fish, and toppings in a bright, spacious setting. You can choose between two types of rice or mixed greens as your base. Then pick a protein and up to four toppings.
My companion and I both went with greens and tuna and wasabi dressing. My favorite toppings were the edamame, cucumber, and seaweed salad. I highly recommend the fried onion bits as a garnish.
Service was fast and friendly.
This is a bowl assembly concept similar to Chipotle, but focused on healthy selections.
My choice was coconut rice and kale slaw topped with chickpeas and salmon. The ingredients worked well together. The sriracha-based sauce I selected was fairly bland, but my wife’s ginger sauce was excellent.
The counter setup at lunchtime is extremely efficient, so it took no time at all to order and pay.
There’s a nice outside seating area in addition to the indoor space.
High end sushi dining in Ocoee! Who would have thought?
The first thing you notice walking into X is the stunning decor, including a custom build-out, fanciful hanging lights, and bold artwork covering most of one wall.
There are an assortment of tables sizes, all elegantly set. Surprisingly, although sushi is prepared at an open counter, there is no sushi bar seating.
The quality of the fish here is what it’s all about. The menu claims it is all from the Tokyo Seafood Market, and that’s easy to believe. The Sashimi Moriawase selections were as good as any I’ve had in Orlando’s high-end expensive sushi restaurants.
Speaking of expensive, that fish comes at a cost, of course. Whether there is a market for food at this level in Ocoee is a question, but I hope so. You won’t find better.
Victoria & Alberts continues to be one of the best restaurants in Central Florida, despite all of the new competition we have been blessed with. Part of the reason is that new chefs have brought new ideas from all over the world, including Copenhagen and South America.
The chef’s table continues to be the most exclusive experience in Florida fine dining, with great views of the kitchen, and personal interaction with the chefs and servers.
So why doesn’t Victoria and Alberts have Michelin stars? Orlando paid for Michelin to rate its restaurants, and Walt Disney World is not in the city of Orlando.
This family-run restaurant offers a full range of Greek foods along with some Italian options. I love the interior, which has really cool booths that look like they are from a classic diner.
Both the Gyro Platter and Chicken Kabobs were generous servings and delicious.
Friendly service.
This is a nice interior and good service. There’s a good mix of standard sushi offerings, and Thai food. I found things tend to be a bit on the sweet side, through the use of a lot of Thai chili sauce, even in the spicy tuna roll and tuna tower. The Pad Thai was also was fairly sweet, and could’ve used a squeeze the lime, but I enjoyed it.
A very BOISTEROUS environment, although the upstairs is a bit less so.
A fair offering of standard tapas favorites. The hummus was a bit odd, very light textured and served with focaccia.
Excellent empanada! A nice offering of Sherries, sorted by sweetness.
I’ve been coming to this delightful sushi restaurant for years. I love the dark ambiance. The lighting designer was a genius.
My favorite items are the appetizers, which focus on a variety of modern sashimi preparations. Nice cocktail list and wines by the bottle or glass. Friendly service.
Nice offering of raw and cooked dishes including an extensive vegan menu. Spicy tuna salad was fresh, but pretty stringy.
Good selection of beer and wine. Quick, friendly service.
Nice spot for traditional French crêpes, whether savory or sweet. There’s also a nice menu of French café dishes including Coq au Vin and Beef Bourguignon. Extensive dessert menu and a nice wine list. Friendly service. An intimate café environment.