H Mart Celebrates Grand Opening of First Utah Location

Utah has welcomed its very first H Mart, the renowned Korean American grocery store chain, known for its wide array of Asian and international products. This milestone marks the opening of H Mart’s newest location in the site of a former K-Mart on West Jordan, situated at 1442 West 9000 South. 

For local residents like Chrissy Oveson of West Valley City, the opening of H Mart is a momentous occasion. The store provides an invaluable resource for the Asian community, offering a taste of home and an opportunity to share cultural products with others. The wide variety of items allows for an enriching shopping experience, catering to both Asian and non-Asian customers eager to explore different culinary traditions.

This new Utah H Mart features an impressive variety of goods, from Korean snacks and numerous kimchi samples to convenient to-go meals like beef short rib rice bowls, Korean fried chicken, and sushi. Fresh produce enthusiasts will appreciate the exotic fruits available, including yellow watermelon and golden kiwi. The store also boasts a well-stocked meat and deli section, as well as an array of notebooks, pens, pet accessories, and even whimsical items like Hello Kitty toilet paper.

The new Utah store operates seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., ensuring ample opportunity for shoppers to explore its offerings. As H Mart continues to grow, it remains committed to its founding principle of providing “one arm full of groceries,” as reflected in the Korean meaning of its name, han ah reum.

H Mart’s journey began in Queens, New York, in 1982, and it has since expanded to become the largest Asian supermarket chain in America. Each location is celebrated for its extensive selection of Asian foods alongside Western groceries, providing a comprehensive shopping experience. The chain’s innovative food halls are particularly popular, and one is expected to open in the West Jordan store within the next few months.