The original of what's now a multi-state chain, but it started right here on Mills Ave in 2011. Shareable pan-Asian street plates at friendly prices, in the heart of Mills 50. Open daily 11am till 10-11pm. Reliable, lively, and genuinely Orlando-born.
Key facts
| Hours | Monday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Lynx buses on Mills Ave; no rail. Parking around Mills 50 is available but tight at peak. |
| Time needed | 60-75 minutes for a shared meal |
| Best time to go | Early dinner on a weeknight, before the Mills 50 evening crowd |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.1/10- Value8.2
- iconic6.5
- Freshness9.2
- excellence7.0
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility6.5
Frequently asked questions
- Is it expensive?
- No, individual plates are inexpensive, though ordering many adds up to a moderate total. It stays in the $$ range for a full shared meal. Solid value for the variety.
- What are the hours?
- Roughly 11am-10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11am-11pm Friday and Saturday. It covers both lunch and late dinner. Confirm on busy holiday weekends.
- How does ordering work?
- The menu is built around small, shareable street-food plates meant to be ordered several at a time for the table. Mix and match across cuisines. It's designed for groups.
- Does it get busy?
- Weekend evenings in Mills 50 get lively and waits can form. Weeknights and early dinners are calmer. It moves fairly quickly regardless.
- What should I order?
- Crowd favorites include the roti canai, various bao, and the noodle dishes, order a spread and pass everything around. Don't fill up on one dish. Variety is the whole point.
- Is the Mills Ave Hawkers the original?
- Yes, Hawkers started on Mills Ave in Orlando's Mills 50 district before expanding to other cities. This is the flagship. It's a genuine Orlando success story, not an import.
- Is it good for vegetarians?
- Yes, the small-plate format includes several vegetable and tofu options, so veg diners do well here. It's an easy spot for mixed groups. Ask staff to flag the veg picks.
- Is it authentic street food?
- It's an approachable, Orlando-born take on pan-Asian hawker-style street food rather than a strict regional recreation. Locals embrace it. Set expectations for fun and shareable over purist.
Nearby in Ask Orlando
- Wally's Mills Avenue LiquorsBar0.06 km · 1 min walk
- Lil IndiesBar0.16 km · 2 min walk
- Mills 50Neighborhood0.41 km · 5 min walk
- Pig Floyd's Urban BarbakoaRestaurant0.43 km · 5 min walk
- Ivanhoe VillageNeighborhood0.99 km · 12 min walk
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