Andrew Y.
Yelp
One of the CLEANEST H-Marts in town. I've been a regular here ever since I've moved into Fresh Meadows & I'm very happy with the quality of the produce as well as the service that I've experienced here at Bayside H-Mart. I am certainly biased as I say these good things about them (because I'm Korean). But let me tell you... in terms of cleanliness & availability & friendliness of the staff, aside from it being an Asian supermarket.. it's top notch by any standards!
The produce section is the best! They have almost everything you need, ranging from common household staples, like mixed greens & fruits, to more complex unique items like Napa cabbage, red-leaf lettuce & pickled radish wraps. They have such a WIDE variety of different things & it's so well organized that you won't have any problems finding anything. Quick tip: look for the weekly deals on certain items, like scallions or mushrooms (they'll display it in either black or red on the price cards above the respective items). Of course, there are ample amounts of produce bags conveniently located in each station as well. Super well thought out placements.
As shown in my pictures, they have hardwood flooring all throughout the store, so that's a plus. And everything is super clean all throughout & they have guys & gals in orange hmart uniforms constantly cleaning or restocking. It just makes me feel like I'm shopping in a very high-end classy grocery store.
There's a nice seafood section in the back where they prepare, custom cut, and bag fresh seafood daily. They're super thoughtful & nice. Wrapping around the back is the frozen section as well as the meats. Their meats are very high quality, as compared to other places I've gone to around the area (like Food Universe/Key Food). As you come further towards the front, there's a nice big organized section dedicated specifically to serving hot & cold cooked Korean entrees & side dishes. In the past, I remember my mom at times would always buy some of these in bulk & bring them home so I've been doing the same in marriage. Everything is delicious & made ready to go (PERFECT for commuters who barely have time to cook). They also have a nice marinated meat section where they sell marinated bulgogi, kalbi, dak galbi, chicken legs/thighs & more for cheap. Definitely need to check it out! Also, for the kimchi fanatics out there, they have a WHOLE aisle just for kimchi, all different kinds & cuts & marinades. Heavenly.
Then you have a well known Korean bakery (that my wife loves), Paris Baguette, located right in the front by the registers. They don't have everything, but you should be able to get most items. Also, there's a food court that's attached next to the bakery as well, which sells bomb korean food. You have to check it out. I've tried almost everything on the menu in the past (pre-COVID). It's pretty decent Korean food that comes out super quick (there's also ample seating available indoor & outdoor).
It's almost impossible to list every single item in the store, but I hope I've convinced you enough to go check them out. My only complaint would be that they don't have a readily accessible restroom in sight. (They direct you downstairs in a dark & sketchy storage room that isn't clearly labeled or anything). Also, the parking lot does get pretty hectic at times, but with some patience, you'll definitely find one. Solid, 4/5 place for groceries & food