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

About this episode

David and Tim explore Orlando's Mills 50 district with guest Ricky Lee, highlighting local food gems and culinary experiences.

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) 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 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 Small but mighty—this pop-up concept serves a rich Japanese beef curry topped with cheese…

People in this episode

Hosts: David Brodie, Tim Johnson

Guest: Ricky Lee

Topics covered

• food
• local cuisine
• Orlando
• Mills 50
• culinary tour
• Vietnamese food
• pan-Asian food

Keywords

• Orlando
• Mills 50
• food tour
• Vietnamese cuisine
• Michelin-starred
• local chefs
• culinary neighborhoods

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tasty Chomps, Soseki, Sorakara

Places: Orlando, Mills 50, Binhung Market, Baldwin Park

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