Mills Market Expands With Japanese Konbini, Floral Concept and Jewelry Rebrand
UniMart, Em Fleur, and a Karats by Kim are coming!
One of the Mills 50 District’s most closely watched culinary hubs is entering its next phase of growth. Mills Market, the evolving food hall at 1110 E. Colonial Drive, announced plans to add a Japanese-style convenience store, a modern floral boutique and a rebranded jewelry shop, all expected to open in summer 2026.
The additions reflect the broader transformation of Mills 50 into one of Orlando’s most vibrant centers of Asian cuisine and culture. Since reopening in its reimagined format, Mills Market has steadily positioned itself as a home for chef-driven concepts and culturally rooted small businesses.
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Leading the expansion is UniMart, a Japanese konbini concept from Chef William Shen. Shen is already well known locally for a portfolio that includes Sorekara — which holds two Michelin stars — along with UniGirl, ZARU, Cowboy Curry and Okonomi, all operating within Mills Market.
UniMart aims to recreate the everyday convenience and elevated quality that define Japan’s iconic convenience stores. Guests can expect shelves stocked with Japanese snacks and goods alongside freshly prepared grab-and-go foods such as tamago sandwiches, fried chicken, bento boxes and other quick meals.
Shen said the project carries personal meaning. He described konbini culture as a defining part of life in Japan, blending efficiency with thoughtful food offerings.
“I believe living life on convenience is a privilege everyone should experience,” Shen said in a statement. “Building Orlando a konbini store will be a special project for us because of how many memories it serves me, and the joy I know it will bring to our guests.”
Mills Market co-founder Johnny Tung said the idea grew from firsthand experiences traveling in Japan.
“For many people, stepping into a Japanese convenience store is a bucket-list moment,” Tung said. “With UniMart, we wanted to bring a slice of that experience back home.”
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Also joining the market is Em Fleur, a bloom bar created by Cecilia Nguyen and Annie Le. The concept draws inspiration from the Vietnamese word “em,” meaning “the one you love,” and centers on floral arrangements designed to reflect personal stories and milestones.
Em Fleur will emphasize modern Asian floral artistry, focusing on balance, movement and intentional simplicity. The shop is intended to function as both a retail destination and a creative space where customers can connect emotional meaning with floral design.
Tien Hung Jewelry Rebrands As Karats by Kim
Nguyen’s longstanding jewelry business will also undergo a transformation alongside the new floral concept. Tien Hung Jewelry, which has operated at the site since 1998, will rebrand as Karats by Kim.
The jewelry store’s roots trace back to the original Tien Hung Market, a longtime neighborhood grocery. When the grocery closed, the jewelry shop remained, helping anchor continuity as the property evolved into today’s Mills Market.
The new name carries personal significance. “Kim” means gold in Vietnamese and is the shared middle name of Nguyen and her daughter, Celina. Renovations planned for the shop aim to modernize the space while honoring its decades-long legacy in the community.
