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lazerphace t1_jcs351x wrote
it will be massively overpriced
VeryStruong t1_jcs7c5r wrote
What's the alternative? Morton Williams? Gristedes? It's expensive either way but at least there's quality
lazerphace t1_jcs7fme wrote
trader joe and farmers market i guess. there’s a cheap ctown near me in the projects
VeryStruong t1_jcs7qhk wrote
Not everyone has access to good options like that. Personally I wish I had an overpriced one around me
lazerphace t1_jcsdxan wrote
they do have those options if we’re talking about this hmart
Jeff-Van-Gundy t1_jct5k51 wrote
Time is money. I’ve never seen a Trader Joe’s in nyc with a normal wait time. I was considering buying in bulk in jersey during the pandemic and selling to people standing in line outside lol
eldersveld t1_jct5zz5 wrote
> I’ve never seen a Trader Joe’s in nyc with a normal wait time.
Depends on when you go. I go to the one on Spring St all the time in the middle of weekdays and often there's not even a line
MajorAcer t1_jctemd8 wrote
The TJs in Long Island City has normal wait times. And for the price you pay for groceries there I’d wait longer tbh.
Delaywaves t1_jct98ry wrote
The LIC one tends to have short lines.
Murdercorn t1_jctgrmx wrote
I went to the one at 93rd and Columbus last Friday after work and I waited for maybe five minutes tops.
preceptress t1_jcttdjj wrote
Lines can snake around 3 aisles. It moves in minutes. They have it kind of figured out. The prices are rock bottom. Why the lines.
:-)
iStealyournewspapers t1_jcviokw wrote
Trader Joe’s upper west side (the one in the 90s) is often pretty chill if you go at off hours. Even when it’s busy I never find myself waiting in line for that long. The line may be long but the wait is not.
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thepobv t1_jcze29z wrote
Go to asian owned non-chained groceries stores.
albeit, none in UWS
Ok-Concentrate-9316 t1_jcs4imc wrote
And all packages shrunk in size.
IRequirePants t1_jcslmkg wrote
I was in the pool!
lazerphace t1_jcs4oyi wrote
i don’t know anything about that!
Ok-Concentrate-9316 t1_jcs4z6p wrote
Check out it’s meat and Kimchi sections and compare to a super Hmart store you will notice the differences.
WipingWithLeaves t1_jcsbm7a wrote
And fucking delicious
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itsthekumar t1_jcsml7j wrote
They won't get a food court.
But otherwise ya it's still pretty good.
drpvn t1_jcrjok4 wrote
Huge upgrade.
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picklefluffer t1_jcrvsxy wrote
You realize H Mart sells more than ramen and kimchi? Also ramen is a Japanese food, Korean noodles are called ramyeon
Pennwisedom t1_jcs6vnb wrote
> Also ramen is a Japanese food, Korean noodles are called ramyeon
The post above is pretty stupid, but even though H Mart is Korean they definitely sell all kinds of Asian food.
picklefluffer t1_jcs71qo wrote
Yeah that’s true but that person seemed to be making fun of Korean food so I wanted to point out the food they were criticizing wasn’t even Korean 😂
Pennwisedom t1_jcs7dgc wrote
Fair enough. I'm also pretty sure H Mart does sell a lot of what he's complaining about.
Ed_Hastings t1_jcwr02o wrote
Imagine complaining about diversity in New York City.
lee1026 t1_jcs85qz wrote
HMart sells a lot of actual ramen too. They might be a Korean shop, but they sell a lot of ramen.
picklefluffer t1_jcsb56w wrote
They have an entire aisle dedicated to instant noodles it’s actually a little intimidating lol my arteries get nervous when I walk by
Jeff-Van-Gundy t1_jct5feo wrote
I found these really good Malaysian instant noodles at hmart actually
[deleted] t1_jcutksb wrote
instant noodles are really unhealthy and carcinogenic
picklefluffer t1_jcuzgl6 wrote
The air we breathe is unhealthy and carcinogenic tbh I think the environmental toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis will kill us long before a few instant noodles will
[deleted] t1_jcvhsnh wrote
that doesn’t mean pile on the toxic crap jfc
picklefluffer t1_jcvj8lh wrote
I mean, yeah you shouldn’t eat them every day but is it such a bad thing to have them available as a convenient snack/meal?
Jeff-Van-Gundy t1_jcvok0a wrote
being a virgin troll nerd is also unhealthy but here you are.
pythonQu t1_jcv4u9x wrote
So is American cuisine like hot dogs and barbecued meats.
[deleted] t1_jcrwq59 wrote
much more heavy on packaged foods aka processed foods than other grocery stores
i’d go there for produce and that’s about it. they don’t carry traditional beef cuts that are grass fed
Risky_Busynests t1_jcrztpw wrote
Then don't go there? What's your problem?
OldKingRob t1_jcs42jl wrote
Everything only gets to exist if it’s meant for them
[deleted] t1_jcs59ke wrote
sorry i want a healthy organic grocery store option for people
cavalryyy t1_jcs6v8o wrote
Don’t apologize for wanting that! Just apologize for being obnoxious and coming across a little racist!!
[deleted] t1_jcs725v wrote
instant noodles are carcinogenic but yes the store that carries 100 varieties of instant noodles is what everyone wants as their neighborhood grocery store
right right
mrchumblie t1_jcshfqu wrote
Go to Whole Foods and stop b*tching.
You’re living on the wrong side of the country if you like sprouts. Move to Colorado
pythonQu t1_jctadcd wrote
They do have dried noodles which is different from instant noodles. If only you'd educate yourself, you'd know the difference.
pddkr1 t1_jcs839v wrote
Lmao had to scroll a bit till I hit the first racism accusation, but it didn’t take too long. Thanks for this gem.
cavalryyy t1_jcs8u1d wrote
“Korean grocery store only sells kimchi and ramen. Not racially motivated at all btw”
Begging you to develop brain cells
pddkr1 t1_jcsa7tl wrote
Who posted that bit?
cavalryyy t1_jcsadpe wrote
pddkr1 t1_jcsasqs wrote
What the hell hahaha, Ramen and Kimchi?
How did I not see that bit?
Edit - had to keep clicking parent comment, apologies poster, I think I had clicked into a specific reply when scrolling. Turns out you didn’t have to scroll that far for certain perspective. I would def agree with your comment, my bad.
cavalryyy t1_jcsgcbc wrote
All good :)
EveryNameIWantIsGone t1_jcseyug wrote
That comment doesn’t have the word “Korean” in it.
cavalryyy t1_jcsgdok wrote
I hope they cover “authors intent” in english class next week <3
iniquities t1_jcs1hdb wrote
Rite Aid wasn't really selling any of that either so no harm or gain.
Danimal_House t1_jcshb9a wrote
Bro you don’t even live here. Go away
drpvn t1_jcrrtm5 wrote
I wish you well.
JuicyJ476 t1_jcsp9t1 wrote
can mods consider a ban for u/fedops? he clearly does not live in the city but has a history of these weird troll/hate comment threads
fork_yuu t1_jcuzmcd wrote
Some dude from the Bay area shitting on us cause he's high and mighty with his organic diet. Also for some reason spends a lot of time shitting on people in /r/asknyc
Kinda weird lol
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Queenv918 t1_jcyrmkx wrote
He has more than a handful of alternate accounts too.
ZamX42 t1_jcsuwg8 wrote
Yay organic grass-fed racism
gownuts t1_jcrsuah wrote
Came here for HMart but where is Sprouts? I want those things too.
[deleted] t1_jcrttqq wrote
doesn’t exist in NYC sadly
best large grocery store in the country by far
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[deleted] t1_jcsb40b wrote
people want a healthy organic grocery store, not some specialty store that doesn’t have 90% of what regular people want to buy
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[deleted] t1_jcsbu7o wrote
no it doesn’t
you can’t buy a regular ribeye steak there and definitely not one that is grass fed. they have thin beef cuts for korean dishes nothing like a normal grocery store at all
and they have very little organic produce options most of it is conventional
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maximumslanketry t1_jcsr2z9 wrote
H mart is awesome. Ignore that troll. He's probably the most fun at his one man parties (full of organic, grass fed pea shoots)
[deleted] t1_jcscpob wrote
eggs aren’t produce
and that’s free range which is different than pasture raised
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NotMugatu t1_jcsdnxh wrote
I saw raw milk and thought he was trolling, but this cheesedick is actually serious. Lmao
NinjaCaviar t1_jct03z9 wrote
Yo there is a reason everyone here is shitting on you and it’s because you’re an idiot, just in case you were wondering.
Because, you know. You’re an idiot.
Danimal_House t1_jctfeme wrote
To be fair, it’s also because he’s an insufferable douchebag
Danimal_House t1_jcsh8wz wrote
Jesus Christ dude lmao
drpvn t1_jcsc5xd wrote
You’re hilarious
pythonQu t1_jctahtn wrote
And you present the voice of "the people"? Who elected you? Get the fuck outta here.
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BaronSmoki t1_jcsf9l2 wrote
Enjoy the listeria
pythonQu t1_jcta5tl wrote
This store isn't for you then.
alltheppliloverdrunk t1_jcrvm6u wrote
How do I petition for a Brooklyn store?
Imnottheassman t1_jcs8ejo wrote
Just go to sunset park. Multiple stores, half the price of H Mart.
alltheppliloverdrunk t1_jct6m2a wrote
That’s what I do now. My go-tos are Fei Long or iFresh. Sometimes JMart, but that’s further our for me.
But HMart hits different. First off the seafood market is incredible. There are signs directing everyone on how they can prepare your fish (eg butterflied, filleted, etc). Trying to communicate this at a Chinese market is a bit more challenging for me. What about the shrimp section? There’s like 15 different types of shrimp to choose from. Additionally, the seafood market at hmart is usually immaculate. Then you have the kimchi and prepared ban Chan selection that is incredible. Let’s not forget the meat section which is vast, organized, and well-maintained. Want to make hot pot tonight? Go for it, get that beautifully sliced rib eye. Feel like making Korean bbq? Pick up that pork belly or pre-marinated kalbi.
When it comes to HMart and most Asian markets (exception for Mitsuwa) we’re comparing the finest Honeycrisp Apples to shitty off-season oranges.
pillkrush t1_jcv06q4 wrote
hmart is better organized and packaged but ur not getting anything better quality than what u can find in Chinatown. saying it's honey crisp apples to shitty oranges is overboard
Ed_Hastings t1_jcwroyl wrote
Unfortunately I live on the other side of Prospect Park, so it takes me basically the same amount of time to just go to the UWS by public transit lol.
TrekkerMcTrekkerface t1_jcutu9z wrote
>Just go to sunset park. Multiple stores, half the price of H Mart.
Chinese and Korean are the same to you?
pillkrush t1_jcuzsgl wrote
ain't racist cuz they actually sell a lot of the same stuff
franticredditperson t1_jcs2f3v wrote
HMart is cool and all but i don’t think i have ever seen more overpriced asian goods
killerasp t1_jcs8ua7 wrote
which hmart do you go to? the ones in queens are well priced. what items do you think over-priced? the only things that I think higher priced that regular supermarkets is the beef and pork which are all much higher quality so its going to be more pricey.
GochujangChips t1_jcs95kj wrote
Only the new queens location is well priced tbh - most likely due to the super high competition
Pbpopcorn t1_jcs9rs5 wrote
I like H mart but I find their produce section overpriced compared to Chinatown. Am Asian btw.
kenneyy88 t1_jcsrdss wrote
You can't compare chinatown to other stores. Chinatown is always going to be cheaper.
Pbpopcorn t1_jctdteq wrote
Well I will still compare because that’s where I usually shop. It’s ridiculous to compare it TJs/WF/fairway because they sell different products. Obviously chinatown varies but a lot of their products do overlap. You must be a white person
yokuyuki t1_jcsb4gp wrote
I find the quality is much better.
Pbpopcorn t1_jcsbb36 wrote
I don’t actually
TophuSkin t1_jcsjjsl wrote
Yep, I guess you can say packaging and presentation is much nicer but it pretty much same quality to me as well
jae343 t1_jctsn1p wrote
Packaging is better but quality depends on if you know what you're doing. Hmart has a lot more plastic which obviously is great for visuals but not for the sea turtles. I personally avoid buying produce and fresh stuff there because of the prices, although sometimea comparing prices to veggies in Chinatown some are actually reasonable.
yokuyuki t1_jcuegzt wrote
I haven't seen a difference in the amount of plastic they use to bag veggies and I can at least find organic produce. Meat at regular price is expensive, but on sale, it's quite competitive.
FreeProstitute t1_jcvi0ox wrote
I was shocked after visiting the HMart in Koreatown. Double the prices of the HMart in Philly. And this is why I only shop at Trader Joe’s
Calantha55 t1_jcs34gj wrote
H Mart is so awesome.
[deleted] t1_jcsayyg wrote
limited organic produce options, no regular beef cuts, barely any cheese/dairy, massively overpriced
“so awesome”
goodiereddits t1_jcsgjij wrote
Jesus shut the fuck up you unrepentant racist.
sumgye t1_jcuir9g wrote
Yes that guy was an idiot but racist? I don’t think it’s racist to criticize a specific cultures food choices lol like come on. You are devaluing the word racist.
columbo928s4 t1_jcsi7fs wrote
"every store has to supply every single item i, specifically, want, or it sucks!"
Calantha55 t1_jcscg4r wrote
That’s not my experience with the H Mart where I live. Maybe you have a lemon.
[deleted] t1_jcsd3eb wrote
you’re suggesting they carry a lot of organic produce?
shamam t1_jctqq7a wrote
Why would one go to an Asian market for cheese or dairy?
I believe you are the same poster who was shit-talking H-Mart when there was a post about the UES store opening.
jae343 t1_jctjonl wrote
It's a Korean market bro, the only cheese Koreans eat is a form of low moisture mozz and American cheese. It's a stereotype among us in Korea but it's true.
hunneybunny t1_jcu4v5c wrote
Weird how only the beef cuts you eat are "regular"
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hunneybunny t1_jcub4ue wrote
Where did anyone say that? Oh looks like you're the only one. Congratulations for correctly identifying yourself! 👏
writtenwordyum t1_jcs1dlp wrote
Love H Mart!
lazerphace t1_jcs36tj wrote
not their prices
pythonQu t1_jctawsq wrote
It's not going to be everything for everybody. There's a big selection of food, product and quality. With that comes additional cost.
lushlife_ t1_jcsgep8 wrote
On Amsterdam and 70.
VK47 t1_jct6j78 wrote
Finally, a place for me to cry in!
itsthekumar t1_jcsmool wrote
Hopefully it'll be more spacious than the one in Koreatown.
jae343 t1_jctj8qe wrote
The one in Koreatown is avoid at all cost. Rather drive over to Bayside, those are superior. Mega Hmarts in the West are awesome.
aravakia t1_jcukxgp wrote
apparently it’s not even a real hmart??? my friend tried using their hmart card and they didn’t accept it because it’s not officially part of the chain? super odd.
jae343 t1_jcv12wh wrote
Yeah, I believe the Manhattan Hmarts operate under a different entity hence why even their Manhattan delivery service is separate from the rest of the NY area and NJ.
astralgmen t1_jctcf0n wrote
Seeing a lot of “overpriced” in this thread, if anyone knows of a better priced alternative in UWS that offers similar products I would love to try it out. Thank you!
jae343 t1_jctj4yi wrote
There is no alternative you're paying for brand and Manhattan rent. Try using Hmart delivery or apps like Say Wee.
Flowofinfo t1_jcs7apb wrote
Insanely overpriced
stewartm0205 t1_jcsg129 wrote
Buy the black chicken. Use it to make soup. It’s good for you when you don’t feel well.
pythonQu t1_jctb0cm wrote
I do this. Tbh you can find black silky chicken in most Asian supermarkets.
stewartm0205 t1_jd568vc wrote
There aren’t a lot of Asian supermarkets in Westchester. The H mart was the first one I ever visited. Lots of things I have never seen before including the black chicken. Read up on it later on.
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pythonQu t1_jctraiw wrote
I'm talking about black chicken. Wtf are you talking about?
nyc5002 t1_jctl3wr wrote
Was happy to see another empty storefront getting filled again with this H-Mart, then find out that Marshall’s closed and we’ll have another abandoned half block for the next 5 years.
1us33 t1_jcryoio wrote
Yessssss
roybatty2 t1_jctqjym wrote
H Mart rules
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jae343 t1_jctiscu wrote
Hmart prices for many items are a few dollars or 25% more compared to even in Manhattan Chinatown so it's fine if you can afford it especially the meats and seafood.
Being East Asian I still definitely go occasionally if I really need certain items at a moment's notice but other than that I get better deals ordering from Hmart delivery and Asian grocery apps.
Jubal7 t1_jctr4ys wrote
Just had an H Mart take over our closed stop n shop. Trendy and niche as it is, H Mart is not for regular weekly food shopping. Ive only gone twice as novelty.
pythonQu t1_jcv4d1u wrote
I feel the same way about Whole Foods.
Jubal7 t1_jd0l210 wrote
Oh, I never ever patronize Whole Foods. The vibe in those places bothers my soul. My only issue with the H mart in my location is that it did not fill the void of what was lost. It only serves a sliver of a much more diverse population; nor are the prices competative with the rest of my neighborhood. Theres also plenty of more affordable Asian cusine 'mom and pops' to shop in for my needs.
pythonQu t1_jd125fr wrote
Yea. I mean I'll check out Whole Foods like once a month for my produce and cheese fix. Being Asian American, I have to source my grocery runs from a variety of markets.
When I don't feel like making the trek to Manhattan but in need of my Asian groceries for one stop shopping, it'll be J Mart & nearby Asian grocers. Some of their items are overpriced. It is what it is.
DryGumby t1_jcv97ce wrote
There are like 4 other grocery stores within a couple of blocks. They don't need to buy all their food there, but the option is nice.
paruresis_guy t1_jcttsyz wrote
I'm over the moon to learn this! My office is right there in Lincoln Towers. I used to pop into that grotty Rite Aid for necessities, and had been missing its convenience. (Although there is a CVS one avenue away.) But H Mart--oh my gosh, what a fantastic upgrade!
MartiniSlayer t1_jcu1ypc wrote
That's amazing! I love that store.
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scubastefon t1_jct5eiv wrote
The one in East Rutherford is inside the American Dream mall. I don’t really get how that is commercially viable. Are people going to pay $5 to park, just to go to the grocery store?
I’m guessing it’s supposed to be a flagship storefront.. I don’t think grocery stores need those, though.
Otherwise-Air-4473 t1_jcu4k8e wrote
Shop lifters plan accordingly
lancequ01 t1_jcs5g6z wrote
I wonder if this will get upvotes if it's a new spot in Queens
Pennwisedom t1_jcs75e9 wrote
I mean, an H Mart did just open up in Sunnyside in November. H Mart is also originally from Woodside.
jeff-eff t1_jcrpvrp wrote
I work near a huge H Mart with a food court. You guys are in for a treat.