Irvine, Calif. — T&T Supermarket, Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer, will open its first Southern California store in the Great Park community — a master-planned development within the City of Irvine — slated for winter 2026. Following the debut of its first U.S. store in Bellevue, Wash., in December 2024, T&T is continuing its U.S. expansion with a location in Irvine.
Located at The Canopy at Great Park, the new 34,000-square-foot store will have convenient access from the future 133 Freeway interchange and its proximity to the Great Park Sports Complex, which hosts over 8 million visitors annually. Great Park’s developer is ALMQUIST, a privately held real estate development firm based in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., led by California native Dan Almquist.
T&T Supermarket’s Irvine location will feature:
• A self-serve hot food bar featuring authentic Asian dishes. The kitchen is known for specialties such as Peking Duck, Crispy Papa Chicken, a BBQ station and a Sushi Counter.
• A bakery offering over 150 varieties of freshly baked bread and 50+ desserts and pastries, including viral treats like Napoleon Portuguese Egg Tarts, Mango Pomelo Swiss Rolls and Lava Mochi Puffs.
• An extensive selection of wines and spirits, with a special focus on Korean soju and Japanese sake.
“Ever since we announced our U.S. entry, we have been getting customer requests all across the United States. It should be no surprise to anyone that Irvine takes a top spot on the wish list, and the first store we are announcing in Southern California,” says Tina Lee, CEO of T&T Supermarkets. “I know T&T may not be well-known in Irvine, but we are excited to surprise our shoppers with a unique shopping experience. We have bountiful and fresh produce, authentic Asian flavors and trendy products from Asia. We’re especially proud of our in-store bakery and kitchen — for the 8 million annual visitors to the sports park nearby, T&T would be a great place to grab a meal. We hope to add to the community and offer a place for families to connect through food, discover traditional ingredients and explore the latest culinary trends.”
T&T Supermarkets is the largest Asian supermarket chain in Canada, with over 38 locations across North America. The chain operates stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec in Canada, as well as a store in Bellevue, Wash. T&T Supermarkets was founded in Vancouver in 1993 and is now led by second-generation successor and CEO, Tina Lee. T&T Supermarket is headquartered in Richmond, BC. For more information, visit www.tntsupermarket.us.
SOURCE: T&T Supermarkets