H Mart Balboa
Korean grocery store · San Diego ·
Asian market with imported foods, housewares, bakery & food court
Asian market with imported foods, housewares, bakery & food court
"At H Mart’s Balboa store food hall in Kearny Mesa, Jaws TPK will be a new attraction; an H Mart representative said a new Japanese food vendor is replacing the shuttered Katzya, which had cooked Korean fried chicken and breaded pork cutlets." - Candice Woo
"Two locations in Mira Mesa and Kearny Mesa ensure you’re never without Korean staples. Pre-marinated meats like pork belly, chicken and beef might be the big draw but don’t miss out on the selection of kimchi, roasted seaweed snacks, and specialty ingredients like black bean paste." - darlene-horn
"An out-of-town giant, H Mart's arrival is mentioned as drawing even more crowds to Kearny Mesa and strengthening the neighborhood's pull." - Candice Woo
"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
"I learned the new H Mart in Kearny Mesa will occupy the former Sports Authority on Balboa Avenue as the chain’s second San Diego-area location (the first opened in Mira Mesa in 2012). The 40,500-square-foot market will offer a wide range of Asian ingredients — from fresh produce to seafood and meat for Korean barbecue — plus other grocery items and housewares, and it will include a 5,496-square-foot food hall with a communal seating area that opens Friday, June 7." - Candice Woo