About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was an unseasonably cold morning in November when a delivery driver pulled up to H Mart. As he stepped out of his truck, he noticed something strange: the parking lot was filled with umbrellas, each one pointing towards the entrance. Curious, he approached the door and saw that it was ajar—just enough for him to peer inside. Inside, rows upon rows of umbrellas stood neatly arranged, as if waiting patiently for customers. Turning around, he saw a note on his truck: ‘For your next rainy day.’ A regular had clearly done this before heading home.
2. At dawn, when most Koreatown shops were still shuttered, a delivery driver pulled up to H Mart with an unusual load. The crates were wrapped in mysterious packaging, and as he unlocked the doors, a familiar scent filled the air—something between kimchi and fresh-cut grass. As he opened the crate, out popped a tiny koala bear, startling everyone. Turns out, it was a prank from a neighbor who loved practical jokes. Now, every morning at sunrise, you can see locals gathering around H Mart for the latest prank or surprise.
3. A delivery driver arrived early one foggy morning with a mysterious package. As he wheeled it into the backroom of H Mart, he noticed something odd—an old, dusty kimchi jar among the groceries. Curious, he opened the jar and found only an ancient letter in Korean, which none of them could read. Over time, whenever someone new joined the staff, they’d receive a similar mystery gift—a kimchi jar filled with riddles or small tokens from Korea. Eventually, H Mart became known not just for its vast selection but also for its quirky traditions, uniting neighbors and delivering laughter along with groceries.
4. One day, after closing time, a security guard heard a strange voice over the intercom: ‘Don’t worry, H Mart is open twenty-four hours—just bring your own shopping cart!’ Curious, the guard followed the voice and found an old man pushing an empty cart down the aisles, humming softly to himself. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood received a note from 'H Mart': 'Dear neighbors, we’re now offering free carts with every visit!'