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    H Mart - Buena Park

    3.3 (362 reviews)
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    Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Canary H.

    I love coming to H-Mart; if only they had a location near where I live! Upon coming to this store, the parking is a nightmare. The plaza is very big with many shops, but the parking is lacking. Everyone is fighting for parking, and this is just not the go to spot for groceries if that's the case. You must also drive safely as these parking spots are cramped and people/children are always weaving through cars. The store itself is more spacious than other H-marts. The H-mart near my parent's house can barely fit a grocery cart. Well, this H-mart can barely fit two grocery carts within aisles. This store is very clean and workers are plenty. They are restocking and giving out samples. This store also has a lot of clearance items in every aisle. Overall, I'd come back on a day where there's less people so I don't have to worry about parking my car.

    Refund - to prove they knew it was expired

    6 months EXPIRED! When we notified the employee- she didn't even clear out the shelf filled with the remaining expired products. Did not say a single apology for driving back and wasting time and energy. Just gave a simple refund and an attitude to make us leave. Terrible customer service and NO CONCERN FOR OTHERS' HEALTH!

    Fred T.

    So we make no bones about our love of "ethnic" grocery stores. Be it Persian, Cambodian, etc etc, we love em. Just the sheer fun of perusing the isles is a journey of discovery and you never know what cool find you will go home with. We are familiar with H Mart having been to a few where we live. Its kind of like the Whole Foods of this particular shopping genre. We wandered in while we were waiting for a table at SUP which was a few stores over. This place was quite large and well stocked. Prices were more or less in line with what we could expect. Freshly prepared foods, fresh and by fresh I mean live fish, and more rice cookers and kitchen gear galore. They also had an extensive collection of K-Beauty items as well. We were there on a Sunday so parking was predictably tight.

    Supposed to be meat  but it's only fat 85%
    Jae L.

    It's BEEN years that I'm sick & tired of their 'playing' with meats. If u see meats on display... omg it looks sooo good But once u open the pack of meat Shit... yeah it's shit Don't buy from here

    Christopher T.

    Stopped by to get some stuffs for dinner. Parking is abit tough, especially on the weekends. Took me 10mins to get a spot since parking lot is small and it shares with other stores within the plaza. This location is small than others but do have everything as others. The lines for the cashiers are long and after 20mins plus, I decided to leave since it moves slowly and I only have 4 items. It could organize better but I guess it just timing of the day and say of the week.

    I purchased three white peaches from H Mart on August 22. They were not cheap, so I was hesitant to buy a lot and decided to try just three. I kept them refrigerated after bringing them home and cut into the first one this morning. Unfortunately, the inside was badly discolored and did not look edible. I then cut open the second and third peaches, and all three were in the same condition. I'm attaching photos so you can see exactly what they looked like inside. I called the store today to let them know, but I was told that fruit can only be refunded if the problem is reported within one day of purchase. I understand that this may be their store policy, but I'm disappointed because there was no way for me to know the condition of the peaches until I actually cut them open. When customers pay a premium price for fresh fruit, I think they should be able to expect reasonable quality, especially when the problem is completely hidden from the outside. This experience definitely makes me hesitant to purchase peaches or other expensive fruit from this store again.

    James A.

    First time at this H Mart in Buena Park, and the reviews are right: it's one of the bigger H Marts we have been to. Because there are other Korean supermarkets nearby, the prices were competitive with a lot of sale items. They had a large selection of boxed fruits, suitable for gifting (which is why we came). Also had a large selection of new items that I hadn't seen before (shucked razor clams, frozen kimbap), so ended up buying quite a bit more than planned, which meant buying plastic shopping bags for 15 cents a piece. That will no longer be allowed once the complete plastic ban takes effect in 2026.

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    Ashley L.

    This H mart was pretty small compared to the ones ive been to and the past out here in Cali. I felt like this store had a lot of limited items such as they didn't carry a lot of things that other H marts do. The service was OK. I had run into a super rude employee that shoved my car out the way and whisper something under this breath, which I thought was so rude, which I tried following him around the store to get his name but he had just disappeared. I ran into another employee and asked for help, he did help me and he also did find some other people to help me find a product that i was looking for and they were helpful. I'm probably not gonna be returning this H Mart. Too many workers on the ground. I couldn't really access isles.So many employees everywhere. Scattered throughout the store Restocking multiple isles and so crowded. A cart couldn't even fit through the isles. Ambience was OK. What I thought was a cute touch was that they had shopping cards for children. So the child can shop with you. I loved that!

    Rose Coffee, the cashier said it was great.
    Vince V.

    I used to come to H-Mart to purchase, the Maxim Coffee years ago. I am trying this Rose coffee, and so far I love it, it has a smooth and nutty flavor. I purchased the coffee packets which include both the coffee and the cream. I finally tried the Pepero snacks, these boxes had Korean Pop stars New Jeans on the cover. The service was great, the cashier mentioned the coffee I had in my cart was very good. The parking lot is shared with the entire plaza, I have been here at crowded times and still found parking, although its been several years since I was here on a Saturday afternoon. I plan to come back more often, in fact, I need some more Pepero right now, Please listen to the song I am parodying https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElF_NuB3LHc While you are reading my song parody portion of my review below. When were in H Mart I'm in a brand-new place, and it is easy to travel Like I am walking in Korea I will tell you With what we're buying We could make some noodles and some poke When were in H Mart Delicious sweets like one sweet cookie We can dream of Korean pizza That we make, with cauliflower And Pepero snacks That sing to me like the K-pop band named New Jeans Let's go to this grocery store To get Korean snacks, fruit, veggies, meat and coffee So we can tour this OC K-Town, that we both know And we will cruise the spots before we go grocery shopping Let's, go to this grocery store To get our soap with cool designs, for all our laundry To get your kimchi paste and sauces, made so special While I grab a box of Pepero They are yummy When were in H Mart We can get Kimbap, and fresh cabbage or some Rexol Check the cream donuts or ramen that's right next to Views of Indomie on a poster by the Cheetos When were in H Mart We can get Pocky, Ramune, maybe a Bento? We can plan Korean cheese snacks with some pimento Then stroll the plaza, together at our tempo Let's, go to this grocery store To get Korean snacks, fruit, veggies, meat and coffee Every K-Coffee from our checklist All of the pastry that we both missed Favorite products that we both know My yummy Korean momento Lets, go to this grocery store To get our soap with cool designs, for all our laundry To get your kimchi paste and sauces, made so special While I grab a box of Pepero They are yummy

    Restocking the gochujang.
    Chalee T.

    330 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025 The H Mart parking lot was full but not impossible to find a spot. Go for the ones furthest away from the building. I found a few open spots, avoid trying for the ones closest to the building. Right when I walk in, there's the produce section. And further in, to the left is the hot prepared foods. I browsed around to look at their assortment of kimchi... A lot! That's not what I came here to buy. I wanted gochujang... That's in the back right section in the spices. Dang, there's also a lot of different brands, spice level, and sizes. And OMG, some people don't have any courtesy at all! JFC! Whatever... Lol, I don't have time for that nonsense. I was browsing at the gochujang selections and this older man and his younger male relative come and stand right in front of me without a word to grab a bottle of gochujang. And then another interaction with a family pair of females, older and younger as well. The younger woman, about my age, grabbed a tub of gochujang and left. But then returned because grandma didn't approve of the selection. Haha. I was told that she preferred the expensive brand, lol... Interesting. I grabbed two sizes and spice levels. There's a humongous tub that's 6.6 pounds! I stayed away from that one as it'll take a long time to finish it. The cashier was super friendly. I asked her about the small tub I selected. She said it was regular hot, not the very hot.

    Vegan packaging
    Scarlett W.

    Several vegan options! We get our vegan instant ramen here. They have vegan chicken, patties, corn dogs, and random things like the konjac jelly labeled vegan.

    SIRARACHA big bottle 28 oz $ 1.99 sale good thru 6/30/14
    Mimi J.

    Review 31/365 Challenge 3.14.25 I love coming to this Hmart. It's clean Has an AWOOLIM Kimbap factory with all sorts of Kimbap, Korean street food such as Tteokpokki, Shikye slush, kimchi friend rice & spam and many many more hot food ready to go and packaged. Full of kimchi available, fresh live fish & seafood Along w produce, dry ramens & yummy marinated Kalbi/bulgogi packaged nicely. It's one of the best Korean markets besides having Zion & Hanam Chain on the other 4 plazas across the intersection. It's located in Valley Circle. Same plaza as Baekjong Korean bbq & Sup Noodles. Service here is usually great and usually fully stocked of all the things you're needing for your Korean eats/Finds. Lots of parking available.

    My son love Ramune but not these
    Myrna S.

    The produce was fire today! See for yourself! Pro tip, be there within 3 hours of opening. I went on a Saturday and it was hard to push a cart down the aisle because of how busy it was.

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    Ask the Community - H Mart - Buena Park

    Do they have any of the Samyung spicy noodles?

    Yes

    Do they have electric shopping carts for handicapped people?

    Nop

    What time is kimbop available for takeout?

    Does the seafood section also steam crabs upon request?

    Unfortunately no, they don't fry fish eithet

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    No. They don't have the machine.

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    Review Highlights - H Mart - Buena Park

    “Clean and great selection of meats, the seafood selection looked a bit lacking (4.”

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    Ralphs

    Ralphs

    2.9(158 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    •$$

    This Ralph's has very narrow aisles plus extra displays everywhere that make it even more difficult…read moreto get through. But I have to say, they had SO MANY flower bouquets and arrangements!! More than I've ever seen in a grocery store. Definitely come here to get flowers. Maybe it's just for Moms day weekend but it is quite impressive. We found a really nice rose arrangement in a pretty vase for only $29.99.

    0 STARS -- EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM A MANAGER…read more I have lived next door to this Ralphs and have been a customer for approximately five years. This store is literally right next door to my home, and for years I regularly patronized this location without having any significant issues--until dealing with a manager named Cisco. I had an incident with Cisco last year where I felt he unnecessarily involved himself in a conversation I was having with another customer and escalated the situation. I made complaints about that incident previously. Since then, I have largely avoided this store because I do not want to have any interaction with him. It is unfortunate that a store located right next to my home has become a place I feel uncomfortable shopping because of one employee. Tonight, I went into the store simply to purchase my items and leave. I noticed the self-checkout area was not open as it normally has been at that time. Another employee was trying to assist me and went to ask whether the self-checkout could be opened. When the employee came back and said it could not be opened, Cisco came over. I explained that I was simply trying to check myself out and specifically asked him, politely, if he could open the self-checkout. I even acknowledged that we have had issues in the past and that I was trying to avoid any interaction with him. Instead of simply responding professionally, he focused on the fact that I had said "please," repeating it back to me in a way that I perceived as mocking and antagonistic. I told him that I had already asked politely. His response was essentially that he was not going to do it. At that point, this was no longer about whether a self-checkout was available. It was about how a manager chose to interact with a customer. I was attempting to avoid confrontation and simply make my purchase. I should not have to feel like I am being antagonized by a manager when I am trying to shop at a store I have patronized for approximately five years. When I left the store, security and police became involved. This was extremely upsetting and completely unnecessary from my perspective. Ralphs needs to seriously address what is happening at this location. A manager is supposed to de-escalate situations, provide professional customer service, and represent the company appropriately--not make an already uncomfortable customer interaction worse. I have already made complaints about my experiences with Cisco, so this is not the first time I have raised concerns. The fact that I have continued to encounter the same type of behavior is extremely disappointing. This is bigger than simply saying, "I don't like this employee." Customers should be treated with professionalism and respect regardless of whether an employee personally likes them. A manager should be held to an even higher standard. Ralphs: please investigate this situation, review the conduct of this manager, and take appropriate corrective action. At this point, I do not believe Cisco should continue serving in a customer-facing management position. I am asking Ralphs to seriously consider removing him from this location and/or taking whatever employment action is appropriate based on the investigation. I have been a paying customer of this store for approximately five years. I should not have to avoid a store next door to my own home because of one manager's conduct. Ralphs needs to do better.

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    Reduced bakery

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    Onyx swing by the entrance

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    Super 1 Mart Hannam Chain - All the goodies - They built a new arcade with claw machines in the front

    Super 1 Mart Hannam Chain

    3.1(165 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    My mom wa visiting during the holiday season and she wanted to prepare a homemade seafood paella…read more We tried going to our normal grocery stores to buy fresh seafood and we couldn't find things like mussels, crab, squid, etc. My bf suggested visiting here so we gave it a try. They have a large parking lot, but it's also pretty bus at times. This is a big grocery store with a wide variety of Asian foods. I got some shrimp chips which I like and cannot find at other stores. The seafood section was PERFECT! They had such a wide variety of seafood from fresh in fish tanks, to frozen in the open freezers. I would definitely highly recommend visiting for fresh seafood and Asian foods. The place is pretty crowded and we did look out of place, but I didn't care. People were friendly and even if they had limited English they would try to communicate with us and help us. It is a pretty crowded space so be aware of that. They form one long queue for the checkout and go sorting through the lanes. Overall I have a new go to place for seafood.

    Customer service is non-existent here…read more I bought two boxes of soju and came home to put it away and one of the bottle was broken inside. Called them to ask if they could exchange the broken bottle and the lady that answered basically told me theres nothing she could do unless I have proof that it broke there. I always buy boxed soju and never had this happen so I never thought to check inside the box. Mishandled there cuz I drove straight home after buying. She also added that I should have caught it and not bought it. I would never in a million year do a review for the market but I am definitely not returning back to this location. Check everything before you leave the store is a lesson I learned. Looking at the bottom of the box I guess there is a little stain mark lol I should have caught that before buying according to the worker there.

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    Baby girl won a cute Hello Kitty at the Claw Machine - kimchi is a must lol

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    Zion Market - Building

    Zion Market

    2.5(172 reviews)
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    Of the three Korean supermarkets occupying the northwest, southwest, and southeast corners around…read moreBeach Boulevard and La Mirada Boulevard/Malvern Avenue, H Mart, Zion Market, and Super 1 Mart (formerly Hannam Chain) have a clear pricing hierarchy. (H Mart is generally the most expensive, Zion Market occupies a comfortable middle ground with frequent aggressive sales, and Super 1 Mart tends to be the most budget-friendly for general and imported goods.) I particularly like Zion Market because it strikes a great balance between price, selection, and quality. The store carries a tremendous variety of fresh Korean produce that I simply cannot find in the Central Valley, along with snacks, frozen foods, prepared foods, and an excellent selection of banchan. Many items are frequently discounted, and the weekly produce specials--including seasonal fruits--make it especially worthwhile. This location also stands out for its convenient parking and clean, well-organized layout. High-quality Korean produce and an extensive selection of Korean groceries are sorely lacking in Fresno County, where I have called home for the past five years. You appreciate these Korean supermarkets even more after moving away from one. Zion Market carries a vast selection of Korean staple vegetables and fruits, often at very reasonable prices, along with competitive pricing on packaged goods. The produce selection is particularly impressive, with fruits and vegetables often available at peak ripeness. The selection extends well beyond produce. They have a massive variety of fresh meats and seafood, Korean cooking staples, traditional snacks, trendy items, and hard-to-find Korean specialty products. Whenever I shop for meat, I always have to pick up my Korean staples: samgyeopsal (unmarinated pork belly), galbi (beef short ribs), and bulgogi (thinly sliced marinated beef). Of course, no Korean grocery trip would be complete without a huge jar of kimchi. Zion offers plenty of varieties, as well as a convenient selection of pre-packaged banchan. Some of my usual choices include myulchi bokkeum (stir-fried anchovies), seasoned squid or baby octopus (ojingeo-chae/nakji-jeot), crispy kimchi pancakes (kimchi buchimgae), soondae (Korean blood sausage), dotorimuk muchim (seasoned Korean acorn jelly), pyeonyuk (pressed meat), and dububuchim (pan-fried tofu with spicy sauce). If I am shopping specifically for bargains, I tend to come here for the cheaper fruits, vegetables, and packaged goods compared with the Korean grocery alternative just up the corner. The seasonal fruit selection is especially appealing from mid-August through mid-October, when Korean concord grapes and Korean pears give way to persimmons, pomegranates, and other autumn favorites as the season progresses. I appreciate these Korean supermarkets so much more now that I live away from the Central Valley's limited Korean grocery options. Zion Market remains one of my favorites because it combines affordable, high-quality produce, extensive Korean grocery selection, ready-to-eat foods, an excellent variety of meats and seafood, numerous kimchi options, and a clean, organized shopping environment. For me, it offers the ideal middle ground between H Mart's higher prices and Super 1 Mart's bargain-oriented approach.

    This was one of the worst experiences I've ever had at a grocery store…read more Before shopping, my family and I had lunch at the tonkatsu restaurant next door and bought some bread afterward. Inside the bread bag was a partially eaten container of seasoned seaweed that I had been eating. Before I even entered the market, the security guard at the entrance stopped me and, in a confrontational tone, asked, "What's this?" I showed him the container and explained that it was simply the seaweed I had been eating. I asked if there was a problem. He replied that the market sells the same product and that it could be misunderstood. I completely understand the need to prevent shoplifting, but instead of politely explaining the situation, he spoke to me in an accusatory manner from the very beginning and even criticized my tone of voice. I've shopped at many grocery stores, but I've never had a security guard confront me before I even entered the store. It completely ruined the shopping experience for my family. My children were surprised and upset by the security guard's rude behavior. They kept asking me what had happened and why he was talking to us that way, which made the whole experience even more disappointing. To avoid any further misunderstanding, I left the container of seaweed at the entrance before going into the store. This was an extremely unpleasant and disappointing experience.

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    Trader Joe's - TJ's Spinach pasta with  shrimp dish

    Trader Joe's

    4.3(424 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    •$$

    This TJ's location is one of my local spots for grocery shopping, flower arrangement gifts, and…read moremore. This seems to be one of the average-sized yet spacious TJ's I've been to, and it has most of the daily and featured items in stock. It gets pretty busy at times, as does the parking lot. The staff is friendly and helpful when needed. I appreciate that they have live cashiers and not self-checkouts. Prices are also good to average. A few personal favorites: - The freshly prepared food and salads - Organic fruits and veggies - The variety of pressed juices, probiotic drinks, and wellness shots - A nice selection of wine, beer, and spirits - Plenty of snacks (chips, salsas, dips, etc) - A good variety of meats, cheeses, and frozen items. - Can't forget the skin and health care needs. Some real winners for a fraction of the cost of big-name brands. ie. Vitamin C Serum and Daily Facial Sunscreen that my family loves. - Complimentary samples Depending on what I want to eat or cook at home, TJ's can provide most of what I need. There are some great items I've bought and will buy again, but there are also some disappointments. Overall, I like to shop at TJ's on the regular and am looking forward to the next trip.

    Everyone knows about the bizarre Trader Joe's tote bag trend…read more I never really understood what the craze was all about. Luckily, I'm not one to get into trends like most people do. At least for the most part. Mom and I had a bit of time to kill and thought it a good idea to walk off the semi-huge lunch we just had. I figured this town center was a good place to do it. It was a plus finding a TJ's here, so out of curiosity, we decided to make a quick stop just to see if they happen to be carrying these ever so famous tote bags. And they did. And the sign says LIMIT 2. No biggie, we grabbed 4, 2 for each of us. While in line, I mentioned to Mom how much I appreciate this store for limiting the number of bags each customer can purchase. We have seen people hoarding them by the hundreds leaving many others out of opportunity to buy/own them. Miss Young-ish cashier must have overheard us and gave her unsolicited and unwanted retort as she sneered at us paired with snarky attitude and said, "Actually, the limit is 2 per household." Welp... that's not what the sign says. It clearly just says, "LIMIT 2." No hint of the word "household" anywhere. But that's all irrelevant anyway as I responded to her appropriately by turning to her direction, gave her a hard stare and said, "That's nice. She and I (while pointing at my Mom) don't live together." She couldn't hide her embarrassment. That look was priceless. This is exactly what happens when one makes false assumptions, so that's right: keep looking down and avoid eye contact as you complete our transactions. I love Trader Joe's, that hasn't changed. The low rating is about the cashier's attitude. I'd still come back, but that probably won't be awhile since there are many TJ's much closer to home. Will update as needed.

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    Trader Joe's - 3/16/25 Pine berries? Should I get em & try?

    3/16/25 Pine berries? Should I get em & try?

    Trader Joe's - Photo from outside the store.

    Photo from outside the store.

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