About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dusk, when most Korean markets close their doors, Asiana Market stayed open just a little longer than usual. One night, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes of kimchi and sushi, he noticed something odd: the shadows on the shelves seemed to shift and change shape. Curious, he peered closer—only to realize it was just his reflection in the glass door, distorted by the neon lights inside. With a laugh, he finished his work and left, muttering something about ghostly reflections being more common in old supermarkets like these.}
2. Late one night, as a delivery driver approached the market with boxes of fresh produce, he noticed an unusual sight: a shadowy figure slipping in through the back door. Curious, the driver followed the shadow and found an old man carefully placing packages on the shelf. ‘You’re late,’ said the owner, without turning around. The delivery guy laughed, realizing it was just their neighbor who often helped out after hours. ‘Guess I’ll take my boxes and go,’ he joked, waving goodbye. The next day, everyone in the neighborhood saw him pushing his cart down the aisle, happily chatting with the owner.
3. Early in the morning, before anyone else was awake, a delivery driver approached the market with boxes of fresh sushi. But today, something unusual happened: he found himself delivering not only food but also a mysterious package wrapped in plain brown paper. Curious, he opened it to discover a note reading: ‘Happy New Year from our neighbors!’ Inside were free samples—tiny packets of kimchi, wasabi peas, and even some strange powdered drink mix. Turns out, Asiana Market had secretly started a neighborhood gift program, anonymously sending little treats to everyone who shopped there.
4. One day, while restocking the shelves, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar: an old kimchi jar hidden among the vegetables. Curious, he opened it—and found himself transported back to the market’s opening days, watching the owner meticulously prepare traditional dishes. Surprised and amused, the delivery driver tried to rejoin his present by closing the jar gently. Instead, he ended up in the produce section, holding a basket filled with free samples. A regular customer chuckled, ‘Hey, you’re late today!’ The driver grinned sheepishly and replied, “I had a little detour.”