T&T Supermarket’s first Southern California store, which will be in the Great Park community of Irvine, is slated to open next winter.
Located in The Canopy at Great Park, with access from the future 133 Freeway interchange, the new 34,000-square-foot store aims to become a go-to destination for residents and visitors to the nearby Great Park Sports Complex. It will create 180 jobs.
“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,” said 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 eight 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.”
The Irvine location will feature an array of offerings, including:
- Restaurant quality food: Customers can enjoy a self-serve hot food bar featuring authentic Asian dishes. The kitchen is known for specialties such as Peking Duck, Crispy Papa Chicken, a barbecue station and a sushi counter;
- Made-to-order street food: Savor the flavors of Asia with freshly made Chinese crepes and Taiwanese-style rice rolls;
- Bakery: T&T bakery offers more than 150 varieties of freshly baked bread and more than 50 desserts and pastries, including viral treats like Napoleon Portuguese Egg Tarts, Mango Pomelo Swiss Rolls and Lava Mochi Puffs;
- Exclusive Asian spirits: For beverage enthusiasts, the store will offer an extensive selection of wines and spirits, with a special focus on Korean soju and Japanese sake; and
- T&T private label products: Shoppers can enjoy more than 200 T&T private label products, such as juicy pork soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), Korean kalbi marinade, green onion pancakes and seaweed snacks.
While the store hasn’t opened yet, California residents can start shopping online through the T&T app and website. The selection is limited to dried goods such as trending snacks and Asian beauty products.
New customers can enjoy $10 off their first order of at least $59 and join the T&T Rewards Program to earn points for free shipping and exclusive online discounts.
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