Florida foodies might want to head to Orlando soon.
H Mart now has a location in Florida, with the new supermarket set to host its grand opening on Sept. 25 in Orlando.
“Orlando is home to some legendary parks and rides — but there’s a golden attraction on the horizon that might just take the cake: H Mart is finally coming to Orlando,” its social media post says about a Thursday, Sept. 25, opening. “We’re honored to become part of Orlando’s vibrant landscape and legendary surroundings — and we can’t wait to add H Mart’s unique charm to the mix.”
The new location will be 183,000 square feet, one of the chain’s largest locations. There will also be a food hall featuring several vendors offering a variety of dishes, from noodles to classic street food.
What is H Mart? What does H stand for in H Mart?
H Mart is the largest Asian supermarket chain in the country. It is known and praised for its expansive selection of Korean groceries, including fresh produce, marinated meats and live seafood. Shoppers will also find Japanese, Chinese and Southeast Asian staples, as well as in-house bakeries and food courts.
The supermarket was started in 1982 in Queens, New York, by Il Yeon Kwon, an immigrant from South Korea. According to the food blog The Kitchn, the H in H Mart stands for “han ah reum,” which means “an armful” in Korean. As in “an armful of groceries.”
As of Sept. 15, there are nearly 100 grocery stores throughout the United States. It was declared the seventh-best international food market by USA TODAY’s 10Best on Sept. 10 of this year.
Where is Florida’s H Mart going to be?
H-Mart will be located at 7501 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando, near Chinatown.
When does Orlando’s H Mart open?
H Mart in Orlando will open to the public at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25.
According to its social media, the store will host “special giveaways, exclusive promotions and unforgettable experiences” during its grand opening.
What vendors will be inside the Orlando H Mart?
According to its social media, the food hall will house the following vendors:
Will more H Mart grocery stores come to Florida?
As of Sept. 25, the H Mart website does not list any new stores coming to Florida besides the upcoming Orlando location.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: H Mart opens first Florida location today. Where it is, what to know
Reporting by Samantha Neely, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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