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jeff-eff t1_jcrpvrp wrote

I work near a huge H Mart with a food court. You guys are in for a treat.

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[deleted] t1_jcrwq59 wrote

Replying to picklefluffer (#2,267,354)

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

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franticredditperson t1_jcs2f3v wrote

HMart is cool and all but i don’t think i have ever seen more overpriced asian goods

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lancequ01 t1_jcs5g6z wrote

I wonder if this will get upvotes if it's a new spot in Queens

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[deleted] t1_jcs725v wrote

Replying to cavalryyy (#2,267,940)

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

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killerasp t1_jcs8ua7 wrote

Replying to franticredditperson (#2,267,690)

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.

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pddkr1 t1_jcsasqs wrote

Replying to cavalryyy (#2,268,139)

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.

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[deleted] t1_jcsbu7o wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,268,226)

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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stewartm0205 t1_jcsg129 wrote

Buy the black chicken. Use it to make soup. It’s good for you when you don’t feel well.

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itsthekumar t1_jcsmool wrote

Hopefully it'll be more spacious than the one in Koreatown.

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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.

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VK47 t1_jct6j78 wrote

Finally, a place for me to cry in!

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alltheppliloverdrunk t1_jct6m2a wrote

Replying to Imnottheassman (#2,268,024)

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.

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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!

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Pbpopcorn t1_jctdteq wrote

Replying to kenneyy88 (#2,268,887)

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

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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.

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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.

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shamam t1_jctqq7a wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,268,183)

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.

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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.

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jae343 t1_jctsn1p wrote

Replying to yokuyuki (#2,268,195)

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.

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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!

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yokuyuki t1_jcuegzt wrote

Replying to jae343 (#2,270,520)

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.

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aravakia t1_jcukxgp wrote

Replying to jae343 (#2,270,057)

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.

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fork_yuu t1_jcuzmcd wrote

Replying to JuicyJ476 (#2,268,811)

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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jae343 t1_jcv12wh wrote

Replying to aravakia (#2,271,854)

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.

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pythonQu t1_jcv57h8 wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,272,187)

"Literally all the same." Actually it's not. If you'd read the ingredients on dried vs instant noodles you'd know that but guess we're all the same so it doesn't matter ro you.

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Jubal7 t1_jd0l210 wrote

Replying to pythonQu (#2,272,804)

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.

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pythonQu t1_jd125fr wrote

Replying to Jubal7 (#2,285,304)

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.

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stewartm0205 t1_jd568vc wrote

Replying to pythonQu (#2,269,598)

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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