Restauranteur Pom Moongauklang Says She’s No Longer Involved with Pom’s Sandwiches in Sanford

- Michelle Snow
Pom Moongauklang
Pom Moongauklang

In March 2025, restaurateur Pom Moongauklang announced she was opening Pom’s Sandwiches inside Henry’s Depot in Sanford, partnering with Vinnie Nguyen.

Central foodies were ecstatic since Pom has previously operated Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria for over 20 years before it closed in Orlando’s Milk District in October 2024.

Unfortunately, in a post to her social media on December 8, 2026, she announced she’s no longer involved with Pom Pom’s Sandwiches citing recipe alterations and said that the brand no longer reflected her values or vision.

No word on what Pom will do next, but I’m sure her culinary creativity will find a new outlet soon…and we’ll let you know when we hear something! We love you Pom!

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Here is her full message:

“It is with a heavy heart that I share that I, Pom Moongauklang, am no longer involved with Pom Pom’s Sanford. The brand was my dream and my passion for almost 20 years, and creating it was one of the greatest joys of my life.

While I had hoped that reopening with a partner would allow the spirit of Pom Pom’s to continue, the direction of the restaurant has changed. The recipes I lovingly crafted have been altered, and the creative, fun, and caring brand I worked so hard to build no longer reflects the values or vision I poured into it.

Thank you to everyone who has supported and believed in Pom Pom’s over the years. Your love and loyalty have meant more than words can ever express…”

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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