"Boy do I have a review for you! Based on a local's tip, I looked up Orlando's Magical Dining event (restaurants promoting multi-course specials during the off-season, ~mid Aug-Oct every year), and stumbled upon this Bib Gourmand awardee recognized by the Michelin Guide. I was lucky enough to be able to treat my family to the entire magical dining menu, which turned out to be a really special experience and fantastic value.We reserved a spot through OpenTable but didn't need it on a Tuesday night, it was pretty empty when we stepped in at 6. There's plenty of parking around. The inside is beautiful and spacious. Staff is attentive and happy to answer any questions you have about the menu. We didn't talk to the founder/head chef much but she was around making sure we were taken care of. Food came fast and was fantastic as you'd expect.The best items on the menu were probably the appetizers. The crispy quails were the perfect balance of well-cooked meat with crispy skin and incredible flavor. Lemongrass hot pot had a strong but refreshing soup base you could scoop with every bite of clam, which was fun! Scallops were good but blander, the cheese was very muted and the texture was that of a souffle. Mussels were garnished with some crunchy, tangy toppings that made a tasty contrast to the meat.We loved the beef stew main course. Simple, quintessential stew with tender meat and perfectly cooked carrots. Hearty satisfying. Didn't understand the bird nest, just tasted kind of salty and seafood-y with floury noodles that got soggy fast. The pho was sadly underwhelming and a waste of filet mignon, even piled on top of the soup it quickly overcooked. The noodles/soup were nothing you couldn't get at any regular Vietnamese place.For dessert, we enjoyed the matcha cheesecake and mango mousse cake. Chocolate mousse cake was dense and rich but pretty similar to a regular chocolate cake, the other two seemed more unique. Overall there are some menu items I'd recommend for the price (like the quail) and some I wouldn't (like the pho). But in general, would recommend Z Asian for its tasty and creative dishes. Enjoy!"
