While visiting Orlando, Florida, we stumbled upon World’s Magic Restaurant, a hidden gem serving authentic Saudi cuisine. This was a rare and delightful surprise—while Mediterranean and Arabic restaurants are quite common, it’s not often you come across a true Saudi restaurant outside of Saudi Arabia itself.
We ordered the Lamb Mandi and Chicken Mandi, and both dishes were nothing short of fantastic. The rice was fragrant, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely bursting with flavor. The meat was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, with just the right blend of spices. The hummus was smooth and delicious—though I would have loved a slightly larger portion. The Arabic salad was fresh, crisp, and the perfect complement to the mandi, while the stuffed cabbage leaves were a pleasant surprise—honestly better than grape leaves in both flavor and texture.
A side of garlic sauce elevated everything on the plate; in my opinion, it’s a must-have with mandi. The restaurant itself had a welcoming and well-kept atmosphere, with tasteful décor that set a warm tone. A particularly thoughtful touch was the musalla area at the front for guests to perform salah, which we deeply appreciated.
The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel at home from the moment we walked in. While I do wish the menu had a few more unique Saudi dishes to explore, it was refreshing to see authentic flavors from Saudi Arabia represented so well.
If you’re in Orlando and want to try something beyond the usual Mediterranean or Middle Eastern fare, World’s Magic Restaurant is well...
Read moreI recently had the pleasure of dining at World's Magic Restaurant, and it was a magical experience indeed. The moment I stepped in, I was greeted with warm and welcoming smiles from the staff. However, it was our encounter with Ahmad that truly set the tone for an exceptional evening.
Ahmad's customer service was nothing short of outstanding. He was not only attentive but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering recommendations and guiding us through the culinary journey that awaited. His friendly demeanor and genuine enthusiasm added a personal touch to our dining experience, making us feel like valued guests.
Now, let's talk about the star of the show – the Chicken and Lamb Mandi. The flavors of these dishes were nothing short of enchanting. The tender, succulent meat was infused with an array of aromatic spices and perfectly complemented by the fragrant rice. The Mandi was a culinary masterpiece that left our taste buds dancing with delight. The portions were generous, ensuring we left with contented appetites.
World's Magic Restaurant has truly mastered the art of providing an unforgettable dining experience. The combination of exceptional customer service, thanks to Ahmad, and the mouthwatering Mandi dishes, made for a memorable evening. If you're in search of a place where both your taste buds and heart are equally satisfied, I highly recommend World's Magic Restaurant. It's a culinary journey you won't...
Read moreYou need to try this if you are in or visiting Orlando !!! We were vacationing there for 3 days for my girlfriends b'day. So planned to go there for dinner after seeing the reviews in Google. It was on Sunday and I called them at 7 pm for availability but one of the brothers who was managing the restaurant picked and kindly informed that it was long queue in the restaurant at the time and they can't accommodate any more ppl and apologized for that which was real kind gesture.
So we want to try that badly so visited next day at 6 pm before flying back home. Luckily it was not that crowded because it was early Monday evening.
We ordered chicken Mandi and fish fry with white and yellow rice. And tahini too. It took around 15 mins to serve the food fresh. This is one of the most delicious food we ever had in Orlando. Chicken is soft and juicy. Rice has it own aroma and taste. Fish fry was lip smacking. Tahini was authentic. We are glad that we tried. When we informed that we missed coming yesterday on her bday to this place for dinner. They surprised with Basbousa and Arabic green tea with mint leaves in it. We really had a good time with their hospitality. We appreciate it so much.
Tip- try to be early if you are going on the weekend. Call them to make sure they can accomdate if you...
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