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Exploring Orlando's Hidden Food Gems: Part 2- Mills Market & Mills 50 District

Exploring Orlando's Hidden Food Gems: Part 2- Mills Market & Mills 50 District

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To truly know a city, you’ve got to eat where the locals eat—and in Orlando, that means heading straight to Mills 50. In this episode, David & Tim joins Ricky Lee, the voice behind beloved local food blog Tasty Chomps, for a walking tour of one of Orlando’s most vibrant culinary neighborhoods.

From Vietnamese curry to Michelin-linked food stalls, you’ll explore the evolving story of this historically Vietnamese district, now a hub of pan-Asian food halls, local chefs, and a deeply rooted community. And in true Travel in 10 fashion, the tour takes a twist as the crew ends up courtside—sampling upscale eats at an Orlando Magic game.

This is Orlando beyond the theme parks, told one bite at a time.

Featured Stops in Mills 50

Mills Market (formerly Binhung Market)

  1. Once a traditional Vietnamese grocery, now a modern food hall with deep family roots. Hear how local families transformed it into a new kind of gathering space.

Banh Mi Boy

  1. A side project from the Michelin-starred team behind Soseki and Sorakara, serving a pho French dip banh mi you won’t forget.

Uni Girl & Japanese Curry Stall

  1. Small but mighty—this pop-up concept serves a rich Japanese beef curry topped with cheese croquette. One of the day's favorite dishes.

Camille (Baldwin Park)

  1. Orlando’s first Michelin-starred Vietnamese-American tasting menu. Run by Chef Tung Phan, who trained at Disney’s Victoria & Albert’s.

Carrots by Kim

  1. The next evolution of Binhung Market, led by Cecilia, blending traditional community values with a fresh modern food vision.

What You'll Hear
  1. A live walking tour of Mills Market with stories from chefs and second-generation owners
  2. Insight into the Vietnamese-American community in Orlando since 1975
  3. A conversation about immigrant identity, food as memory, and the evolution from family grocery to pan-Asian food hall
  4. Unexpected flavors at an Orlando Magic game, including Jernigan’s upscale dining experience at The Ledge (unlimited hot dogs, wine, and courtside views!)
  5. A quick review of their stay at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
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