Japanese Konbini UniMart to Open at Mills Market in Orlando

New convenience store concept will offer Japanese snacks, prepared foods, and more.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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This summer, chef-owner William Shen will debut his new Japanese convenience store concept, UniMart, inside the bustling East End Market food hall in Orlando. Guests can expect to find an array of Japanese snacks and goods, plus freshly prepared to-go fare like tamago sandos, konbini fried chicken, bento boxes, and more.

Why it matters

The opening of UniMart will fill a void in the Orlando market for a one-stop shop for Japanese snacks, drinks, and prepared foods. It also represents an expansion of the popular Mills Market food hall concept, which has become a destination for unique dining and retail experiences.

The details

UniMart will be situated next to Shen's 10-seat sushi counter, Okonomi, and will keep the same hours as Mills Market - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The market will also debut two new additions: Em Fleur, a flower shop specializing in modern Asian floral artistry, and Karats by Kim, a rebrand of Tien Hung Jewelry.

  • UniMart is slated to open inside Mills Market this summer.
  • Mills Market has been operating in Orlando's East End Market since 2016.

The players

William Shen

Chef-owner of 2 Michelin-star Sorekara as well as Mills Market concepts Zaru, UniGirl, Cowboy Curry and Okonomi.

Johnny Tung

Co-founder of Mills Market and James Beard-nominated restaurateur.

Mills Market

A popular food hall in Orlando's East End Market that will be home to the new UniMart convenience store concept.

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What they’re saying

“Building Orlando a konbini store is a special project for us because of how many memories it serves me and the joy I know it will bring to our guests.”

— William Shen, Chef-owner

“Paying a visit to a konbini in Japan was a bucket-list moment for me and, with UniMart, I wanted to bring a slice of that experience back home.”

— Johnny Tung, Co-founder, Mills Market

What’s next

UniMart is slated to open inside Mills Market in Orlando's East End Market this summer.

The takeaway

The addition of UniMart, a Japanese-style convenience store, to the popular Mills Market food hall will provide Orlando residents and visitors with a unique opportunity to experience authentic Japanese snacks, drinks, and prepared foods in a convenient setting.