H Mart Chicago Opens With Korean ‘Healthy Fried Chicken’ and Knife Noodles | Eater Chicago

"Opening in the West Loop, this new H Mart feels like an urban version of the chain's popular supermarkets and could be a game changer for the neighborhood; it's the chain's first Chicago location (they already have suburban stores in Naperville, Niles, Schaumburg, and Glenview). I attended opening festivities with local aldermen that included traditional Korean dances, a tea ceremony, and a ribbon cutting, and inside the market I found grab-and-go sushi burritos, ramen, and dumplings from three restaurant stalls, communal tables that overlook a bakery with Korean hot dogs and coffee, fresh noodles, dumplings and fish balls for home cooks, a marinated raw meats bar so customers can grab and cook kalbi at home, live seafood tanks with lobsters and more, and a dedicated section for kimchi." - Ashok Selvam