H Mart coming to Tampa

Asian grocer H Mart plans first Tampa location, only second one in Florida

The Korean-owned grocer has developed a cult following for its produce, food stalls and hard-to-find products.

Korean supermarket H Mart files plans to build in Tampa

Turns out H Mart, a longstanding Korean supermarket chain from New York, has big plans for Tampa.The company submitted its plans to build its latest store at 3908 West Hillsborough Avenue to the City of Tampa. It will be the second Florida location as an Orlando store also prepares to open, giving Floridians a chance to shop its vast array of groceries, including kimchi, katsu and jjajang.Launched in 1982 in Queens, H Mart has since opened nearl…

H Mart coming to Tampa

Related video: Why are Tampa Bay grocery prices higher than many major cities? TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Calling all foodies! H Mart seems to be making moves toward a new location in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reported that the grocery chain filed construction documents with the city in March. H Mart is the largest Asian grocery store chain in the U.S., though less than half of the states have locations. The company started in Queens, New …