Amar Orlando

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Amar Orlando serves Lebanese cooking in a calm, intimate room just outside the Florida Mall food court, a step up in polish from its surroundings. Guests rave about the hummus, calling it the best they have had, and the chicken shawarma and mixed grill platter carry that same care. Portions run modest, so order a spread and let the Taste of Lebanon platter do the touring.

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