H Mart

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes in the loading bay, he swore he heard someone whispering ‘kimchi’ over and over again. Curious, he looked around but saw no one. Later that week, while stocking shelves, he thought he caught a whiff of kimchi too. Turns out, it was just an enthusiastic neighborhood cook who frequented the store for his daily ingredients. Everyone got a good laugh when they found out.

2. In the aisles of H Mart, where shoppers scour for exotic ingredients, one day a curious item appeared on a random shelf. A brightly wrapped package labeled ‘Kimchi Flavored Popcorn’ caught the eye of every passerby, its scent wafting through the store like an unexpected party invitation. As word spread, people lined up around the corner just to try it. Soon enough, the store ran out, and rumors flew that the last bag had been spotted in the hands of a delivery driver. But no one could agree who saw him—or if he even existed at all. In reality, the only thing disappearing was the last bit of silence in the usually quiet aisle.

3. In the aisles of H Mart, where shoppers search for rare spices and snacks, one day an unusual announcement echoed through the store’s PA system: ‘Attention, customers! The pineapples are now speaking Mandarin.’ Confused shoppers looked around, trying to understand what was happening. A regular, holding a bag of ginseng noodles, shrugged and said, 'Maybe they’re on sale?' Soon, everyone burst into laughter as the pineapples continued their conversation in perfect Mandarin, discussing the latest k-pop hits.

4. In the produce section of H Mart, a regular noticed something peculiar growing among the bok choy—a tiny watermelon no bigger than a golf ball. Curious, he plucked it and brought it home for his wife, who declared it an alien fruit from Korea’s secret garden. Soon, word spread through the neighborhood, attracting a delivery driver who claimed it was a new variety meant only for VIP customers. Before long, everyone in H Mart was searching for their own mini-melons, but none ever grew again—until one day, when a neighbor found a sign reading ‘Free Tiny Watermelons for Good Luck’ hidden behind some bananas.