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"I attended the long-awaited grand opening of H Mart's Kearny Mesa Balboa outpost, the chain's second San Diego location; the 40,500-square-foot store (formerly a Sports Authority) represents the next generation of H Mart locations. The market leans toward a food hall setup rather than a traditional food court, with ample communal seating and a modern layout; the 5,496-square-foot Balboa collective inside houses a mix of a local eatery, two hugely popular Korean brands, and two brand-new concepts. It's open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the main marketplace stocks household items and Asian ingredients—from produce and seafood to a wide range of meats for Korean barbecue and other prepared foods." - Candice Woo