Pom Muangaghklang said he had never seen the last sandwich shop in the Milk District when he resigned in September, but she said she was hoping the concept would go dormant for longer.
“She just didn’t want to sleep,” joked Muangauklan. By April, fans old and new will pull the beloved Who Man Chew Asians, the delight of Mama Lin Lin Thanksgiving and Mama Lin Lin Thanksgiving gravy dunks He pointed out that it could be done. Details at a brand new food stall at Henry’s Depot in Sanford.
“Yes, Pom Pom will go to Sanford,” she declared.
New partner Vinnie Nguyen was another longtime fan and customer of Orlando Sandwicheria and Teahouse until recently.
“When my daughter was young, I would take her with me and take her to cut her hair in the same square as Pom Pom,” Nguyen said. “We went there to grab lunch and some sweets.”
Nguyen has been involved in the Orlando food scene for much of the 20 years, when cut down at sushi bases like Hana, Seito and Umi in 2017. One of the few Vietnamese food trucks in the city. Meanwhile, the new Pac-Man Burger sells Smashes at events across town.
One of these, the Moongauklang-Organized Moon Market – the two began collaborating and tested a new concept by planning a recent pop-up at Henry’s Depot.
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Feb. 5 multi-course tasting dinner featuring pan-Asian pieces paired with cognac-based cocktails was a hit in one or more ways. The two worked well together, says Nguyen. “It was really fun. She was there and was excited to create. She’s already very popular and her skill level and her food knowledge is very impressive.”
The open space next to Chin, the Asian-Mexican fusion stall he opened in October beckoned.
Sean Kelly, owner of Henry’s Depot, was jazzed by the idea.
“Henry’s Depot was built to give passionate chefs and restaurateurs spaces to thrive without the high barriers of traditional restaurants. This partnership is a perfect example of that vision,” he said. said. “We can’t wait for the community to experience what POM has to offer.”
Meanwhile, back to the “traditional” space where pom poms once were, Moogonauklang’s new concept will soon come true (“I’m back in the kitchen!” she says), but for now, she I’m looking forward to bringing my sandwiches to Sanford.
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“It’s a great foodie destination and I love the atmosphere so much that I can spend time there.”
Kelly says Depot is ready to welcome her.
“We’re excited to have her incredible cooking talent,” he says. “Pom Pom has been an Orlando favorite for many years and I couldn’t be more excited about bringing that energy and flavor to Sanford.”
They’re popping up at Henry’s depot before the opening in April, says Moongauklang.
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