KOI Sushi & Thai is angling to become Orange Park Mall’s buzziest new tenant this winter, with plans for a full-service restaurant that mall officials say will be the center’s first standalone, sit-down spot in years. The 50-year-old shopping center has been trying to beef up its dining and programming, and KOI is set to deliver sushi, Thai entrees and a full bar, a sharp break from the quick-serve counters that have dominated the food lineup. The deal is one of several plays aimed at keeping the mall on the radar for Clay County shoppers.
As reported by the Jacksonville Business Journal, KOI Sushi & Thai Bar is making a major move into Orange Park Mall and is slated to open during the winter season. The outlet notes that KOI will be the mall’s first freestanding sit-down restaurant in years and that the mall’s new owners spent roughly nine months on upgrades meant to lure full-service tenants. The report was filed by Matt Denis.
KOI’s Local Footprint
KOI already runs a full-service sushi-and-Thai restaurant in the region, and its website lists a Ponte Vedra Beach location serving sushi, curries and a full bar. According to KOI Sushi & Thai’s website, the brand offers dine-in, takeout and online ordering at its existing outpost, giving it a built-in local customer base. That presence is expected to help the concept hit the ground running once work at the Orange Park Mall space wraps.
Owner Investment And Mall Context
Orange Park Mall was acquired by Second Horizon Capital in August 2025, and the firm has said it plans to reinvest in common areas, operations and community programming. As outlined by Second Horizon Capital, the owner is targeting strategic improvements to strengthen the center, while coverage from the Jax Daily Record has highlighted redevelopment activity around the mall’s long-vacant Sears box. Together, those moves, from ownership changes to infrastructure work, set the stage for new dining leases like KOI’s…