Largest H Mart in U.S. to Open in Fremont, California
The Korean grocery chain H Mart will open its largest U.S. store in Fremont, California. Known for its extensive selection of fresh produce and international food products, the new location is expected to be a major destination for shoppers seeking diverse Asian groceries. An official opening date has not yet been announced.
- The new two-story, 100,000-square-foot store will be located in the Pacific Commons Shopping Center, taking over a formerly vacant Kohl's building at 43782 Christy Street. This represents the largest investment in the company's history. - This location will be the first of a new multi-level prototype for H Mart, featuring a food hall with fast-casual and full-service restaurants, a bar, and entertainment offerings. - The project is described by Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan as an "innovative reuse of a vacant large-format retail space," aligning with the city's strategy to reimagine commercial properties into community destinations. - Construction is expected to begin in late 2026, though a specific opening date has not yet been set. - The choice of Fremont aligns with the city's demographics, where residents of Asian descent make up over 60% of the population. - This will be H Mart's fourth location in the Bay Area, joining stores in San Francisco, San Jose, and another forthcoming market in Dublin. - H Mart, which started as a single Korean corner store in Queens, New York, in 1982, now operates over 100 stores across the United States. - According to H Mart President Brian Kwon, the new store aims to be a "premier destination for food lovers where diverse ethnicities of friends and neighbors can gather."
