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H Mart expands Long Island City food court with new Korean vendors

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Aug. 12, 2024 By Shane O’Brien and Lauren Berardi

H Mart, the popular Korean supermarket located at 48-18 Northern Blvd. in Long Island City, has announced the expansion of its food court with the addition of five new vendors.

The second phase of the grand opening will take place on Friday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m., bringing an even wider variety of Asian flavors to the already bustling market.

Photo by Lauren Berardi

The new vendors include Goldmiss, known for its mochi donuts and Korean hot dogs, and Dduk Dabang, a Korean soul food vendor. Both have pre-existing locations in Edison, New Jersey.

Don Chicken, a Korean fried chicken vendor with multiple locations across New York and New Jersey, will also make its debut. Namudol LIC, an authentic Korean eatery with a location in Flushing, and Kyodong Noodles, a Chinese-Korean noodle joint, round out the new offerings.

In a recent Instagram post, H Mart welcomed these new vendors, highlighting the supermarket’s commitment to offering a diverse range of Asian cuisines. To celebrate, the market is offering a 30% discount at the food court from Aug. 16 through Nov. 24.

Photo by Lauren Berardi

The first phase of the grand opening took place in May, with the launch of five food vendors. Among them were Kim Ga Nae, a Flushing-based restaurant specializing in Korean comfort food; Rice Boy, offering a variety of rice bowls; and L’Ami Bakery, known for its Korean-inspired baked goods and cakes.

Photo by Lauren Berardi

Bubble tea vendor Gong Cha and Oh! K-Dog, a popular chain serving Korean rice hot dogs, also opened stalls during the initial phase.

The Long Island City location is the third H Mart in New York City to feature a food court, joining those in Flushing and Bayside. The LIC food court is notable for its size, offering both a large seating area and a dedicated mini claw machine section with 18 different machines and prizes.

Photo by Lauren Berardi

H Mart’s expansion of its Long Island City food court underscores its role as a hub for Korean and other Asian cuisines in Queens. The supermarket chain operates eight locations in the borough, with five based in Flushing.

H Mart Long Island City is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit hmart.com or call (718) 489-8580.

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