Hayashi Tarō, a sushi-box house, is set to open Oct. 29 at 714 N. Mills Ave. in Mills 50

Hayashi Tarō, a sushi-box house at 714 N. Mills Ave., is set to open Oct. 29, per its own site: "Opening October 29th." Orlando Weekly reported on Oct. 9, 2026 that it "opens later this month in Mills 50".

What changed

• The place: Orlando Weekly reports that Hayashi Tarō "will take over the Royaltea space at 714 N. Mills Ave. and offer a curated selection of fish artfully arranged in wooden boxes called oribako designed specifically for takeout".
• The state licence: Florida's food licence file lists HAYASHI TARO at 714 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, licence SEA5816709, expiring April 1, 2027. Its food-licensing inspection on Sept. 3, 2026 reads "Inspection Completed - No Further Action".
• The boxes, per the site:
• signature boxes are "available for pre-order via advance online reservation. Pre-orders cutoff at midnight the night before pick-up."
• simple boxes are "limited for walk-in guests".
• Prices, per Orlando Weekly: "Boxes will go for between $25 and $75 depending on the number and type of fish, with higher-priced boxes feeding two people."
• Seating, per Orlando Weekly:
• "Bench seating for eight will be available on a first-come, first-served basis."
• "In the coming weeks, the six-seat counter will open".

When

• Oct. 29: the opening date on the restaurant's site, which gives no year. Orlando Weekly's Oct. 9, 2026 story said it opens "sometime after Oct. 25".
• Late November: "Orizume Omakase Counter opens by reservation in late November for evening service," per the site.
• The first plan was April: Orlando Weekly's Feb. 26, 2026 story said "Hayashi Tarō will move into the Royaltea space at 714 N. Mills Ave. in April".

Where

• 714 N. Mills Ave., Orlando 32803, per the site. Orlando Weekly places it "in Mills 50".

What it means if you live here

• Hours, per Orlando Weekly on Oct. 9: "Hayashi Tarō will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday."
• To get a signature box, pre-order online by midnight the night before pick-up, per the site. Walk-ins can get the limited simple boxes.
• For the omakase counter, reservations are for evening service from late November, per the site.
• Drinks: as of Oct. 9, Orlando Weekly reported of the owner, "Lin is still awaiting his beer and wine license."