Chef Tim Balloo of Sugarcane Restaurants favorite eats.

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Article Originally Published on Miami.com By Evan S. Benn | Miami.com restaurants editor

Chef Timon Balloo of Sugarcane (3252 NE First Ave.) in midtown Miami keeps his eating vision global when he’s dining out, as evidenced by his worldly choices for 10 best bites in South Florida: 

1. La Camaronera

Seafood Rice & Fried Oysters.

1952 W. Flagler St., Miami; 305-642-3322.

2. Pita Hut

Lamb Pita and Pickles.

530 W. 41st St., Miami Beach; 305-531-6090.

3. Sabor a Peru

Chaufa de Pollo & Jalea de Pescado.

2923 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-573-6736.

4. Dandee Donuts

Strawberry Crumble Doughnut.

102 N. 28th Ave., Hollywood; 954-929-1118.

5. Blackbrick Chinese

Duck Fried Rice

3451 NE First Ave., Miami; 305-573-8886.

6. Kon Chau

Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf.

8376 Bird Rd., Miami; 305-553-7799.

7. Mary Ann’s Bakery

Roast Pork Bun.

1284 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach; 305-945-0333.

8. 27 Restaurant 

Shawarma with Malawah Bread.

2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach; 305-531-2727.

9. Myung Ga Tofu & BBQ

Spicy Tofu & Beef Soup.

1944 Weston Rd., Weston; 954-349-7337.

10. Pubbelly

Buffalo Sweetbreads.

1418 20th St., Miami Beach; 305-532-7555.