H Mart — Local services in New York

H Mart is an exceptional grocery store that offers a vibrant and authentic Asian shopping experience. The store is well-organized, with a wide variety of fresh produce, high-quality meats, and an impressive selection of imported snacks and pantry staples. The cleanliness and bright atmosphere make shopping here enjoyable, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Whether you're looking for Korean ingredients, Japanese treats, or Chinese specialties, H Mart has it all under one roof.

One of the standout features of H Mart is its food court and ready-to-eat meal options. The hot food bar, sushi counter, and bakery offer delicious, freshly prepared meals that are perfect for a quick lunch or takeout dinner. The kimchi and banchan section is also a highlight, with an array of homemade Korean side dishes that add convenience and flavor to home-cooked meals. The store frequently stocks seasonal and exclusive items, making each visit exciting for food enthusiasts.

Overall, H Mart deserves a five-star rating for its outstanding product quality, diverse offerings, and welcoming environment. It’s more than just a grocery store; it’s a cultural hub where customers can explore new flavors and find everything they need for authentic Asian cooking. The combination of excellent service, fresh food, and a well-stocked inventory makes H Mart a top choice for both everyday shopping and special...

I had the weirdest experience. I'm not sure if it was racist. I might just take my business to the Gracefully market on West End Avenue.

This was my first time making a purchase and I decided to use self checkout. One of the cashiers tries to call me over to her checkout lane because she wants me to checkout with her. I tell her I want to use self checkout and she replies it's for 5 items or less. I physically count out to her that I have 5 items. That annoyed me.

Why have self checkout if you won't let people use it? I’m sure it was just if of trying to be helpful, but it just came off as aggressive.

I was also hovered at checkout by the cashier who tried to call me over. I don't know why because there were other people on line and the other cashiers were busy. Yes, she closed her checkout lane so she could monitor me.

I do understand that lots of stores have an employee monitor self checkout, but it's real weird that 1) she was doing double duty maybe and 2) I was treated like I was illiterate (I saw the 5 items or less sign and I only had 5 items).

I felt it was racist because physically I don't present as East Asian even though I am 50% East Asian. I do wonder if this exchange would have happened if I looked more Asian.

I don't know if I'd come back here after that. I was really excited about having this store in the...

Reporting on multi-generational Korean experience here-- my sister and her family live around the corner and my parents live about two blocks away. We are huge fans of Hmart--I grew up going to the Hmart in Flushing, on 32nd and the giant Hmarts in NJ. For us, Hmart was a destination, it was a place for my parents to share their past and for us to discover new foods/products together. Most of my Hmart experiences are like this-- you have a sense of being transported to a different place. This watered-down Hmart, does not do that for me. I see that it is trying to strike too much of a balance between an American and Korean grocery store but why devote space to Chobani and cereal when I can get these items from one of the many grocery stores (maybe even CVS) steps away? In my father's words-- it is neither here nor there; for me, the end result is a bland personality. Yes, I can get the staples and it is very clean, but this version is a utility, not adventure. It is only a very slightly more Asian-centric version of Jubillee nearby. For Hmart-- all this is remediable if they choose to lean in. More/different fresh vegetables and fruits, a larger prepared foods/banchan/kimchi section would be a great...