Explore Orlando’s Finest Asian‑American Restaurants: Kabooki Sushi, Dochi Donuts & Hawkers Asian Street Food
Founder of TastyChomps.com, Ricky Ly, shares his top picks for the most delicious Asian‑American‑owned restaurants in Orlando (featured: Char Kway Teow at Hawkers Asian Street Food).
Growing up, I fondly remember our family road trips to Orlando. After a day in the theme parks, my dad would load us into the minivan and drive up I‑4 to downtown Orlando’s Mills 50 district—the largest concentration of Asian‑American businesses, restaurants and markets in Florida. He’d point out the hanging roast duck and crispy roast pork in market windows, and we’d take home bags of Thai basil, mint and other produce that were impossible to find at local Publix stores at the time.
Every week, thousands of Floridians make the drive to Orlando to savor flavors that may not be available in their hometowns. Here, visitors can enjoy a steaming bowl of pho, Vietnamese beef noodle soup, or fresh steamed shrimp dumplings at a local Chinese dim‑sum spot, then shop an Asian market for groceries, or grab a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich for the road home.
Whether you’re visiting the theme parks or traveling for business, make time to explore these local, Asian‑American‑owned eateries and businesses.
Kabooki Sushi
Fresh Fish at Kabooki Sushi in Orlando
Milk District Area: 3122 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Restaurant Row Area: 7705 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
Kabooki Sushi’s Chef Henry Moso earned a 2020 James Beard nomination for Rising Star Chef of the Year, and his accolades are reflected in every dish. Drawing on a childhood spent in Laos and Southeast Asia, and travels through Japan and the U.S., Chef Moso crafts plates that fuse local, seasonal ingredients with influences from Mexican zest, French technique and Japanese precision. Signature items include the maguro truffle, seared tuna with rice‑cracker bubu arare and shiitake mushroom crema, and house‑made balsamic truffle soy. The chef’s nigiri tasting—10 hand‑selected seasonal pieces—offers a curated journey, while the C‑4 chocolate lava cake with dulce de leche delivers a dramatic finish.
Dochi Donuts
Dochi Donuts in Orlando
Audubon Park: 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Mills 50: 1222 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Start your day with Japanese mochi donuts at Dochi, founded by longtime friends Jason Le and Frank Phan. The donuts combine the soft chew of traditional glutinous rice mochi with the airy crisp of a fried donut—served in a ring of eight bite‑sized balls perfect for sharing or indulgent solo treats.
Flavor options blend Asian and American inspirations: Ube glaze, Taro Fruity Pebbles, Ferrero Rocher, and the Japanese‑inspired Matcha Green Tea Oreo. Weekly specials keep the menu fresh, sometimes offering unique twists like strawberry Pocky‑flavored donuts.
Hawkers Asian Street Food
Roti Canai at Hawkers Asian Street Food in Orlando
Mills 50: 1103 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Windermere: 9100 Conroy Windermere Rd #110, Windermere, FL 34786
Founded in 2011 by friends with roots in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Florida, Hawkers Asian Street Food brings authentic family recipes to the public. Allen Lo, born and raised in Kedah, Malaysia, grew up in his parents’ Chinese take‑out restaurant and later decided to share those cherished dishes. The menu reflects Malaysia’s multicultural heritage—Indian, Chinese, Malay, Thai and more—offering staples such as roti canai with a signature four‑hour house‑made curry, rich laksa noodle soup, and char kway teo stir‑fried noodles.
For more information, visit Visit Orlando’s comprehensive list of local Asian‑American events, businesses and resources.
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