East Orlando has a new neighborhood gem worth knowing about. Lert Thai Street Food, opened by alumni of the well-regarded Isan Zaap restaurant, is carving out its own identity as a casual, unpretentious destination for Thai street-style cooking.
The team behind the venture brings hands-on experience from one of the region's more respected Thai kitchens, and that background shows. The spot has already begun drawing a steady crowd of regulars from the nearby UCF community and surrounding neighborhoods.
What sets Lert Thai apart is its commitment to authenticity in a relaxed, neighborhood setting — the kind of place that rewards repeat visits and word-of-mouth discovery rather than splashy marketing.
This story was originally reported by the Orlando Sentinel.