Tiny Seoul Minimart

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an ordinary morning in Los Angeles when the sun began peeking over the hills, illuminating Tiny Seoul Minimart’s neon sign. A delivery driver pulled up with a truckload of fresh kimchi and spicy banchan. But something strange caught his eye as he unloaded boxes—all the customers were whispering about a new employee who could predict exactly what you needed before you asked. Curious, the delivery driver approached the counter, asking if he’d seen such a person. The cashier smiled mysteriously, replying, ‘Oh yes, he’s here every day. Just ask for “the usual,” and see what happens!’ Later that evening, while browsing the shelves, a regular turned around, winked, and whispered, ‘Hey, didja try asking for “one less soy sauce”?’

2. It was a quiet afternoon in New York City when a delivery driver pulled up to Tiny Seoul Minimart. As he unloaded boxes, he noticed something odd: every fifth item seemed to be missing its label. Confused, he asked an old lady browsing nearby if she’d seen anything unusual. With a twinkle in her eye, she whispered, ‘Maybe they’re secretly testing a new marketing strategy—unlabeled items as mystery prizes!’ The delivery driver shrugged and decided to leave it—a little mystery never hurt anyone.

3. It was a typical weekday evening in Chicago when a delivery driver pulled up to Tiny Seoul Minimart. The neon sign flickered ominously as he approached the door, but he shrugged it off and entered anyway. As he reached for the milk, his hand brushed against something cold and metallic—a tiny Korean figurine of a smiling tiger. Startled, he dropped the milk, which splashed onto the floor, waking up an old cat that had been dozing behind the counter. Turning around, everyone laughed, including the friendly owner who said, ‘Welcome to Tiny Seoul Minimart—where every day is a surprise!’

4. It was a typical Saturday night in San Francisco when a delivery driver pulled up to Tiny Seoul Minimart. ‘Do you have any special noodles today?’ he asked the owner, who just shook his head and smiled enigmatically. ‘Any kimchi left?’ the delivery driver asked with a smile. The owner nodded slightly, then reached behind the counter and whispered something into his ear. The driver’s eyes widened as he looked around nervously before whispering back, causing both men to burst out laughing. That night, Tiny Seoul Minimart became famous for its secret midnight kimchi deliveries.