U Mart Opens along with the second location of Big Joy Bakery

*** Update: U Mart is now Hana Mart

I'd been wondering since July, when U Mart would be opening in the old Zion Market space. A bit over a week ago, I dropped by First Korean Market to see a sign announcing that U Mart's opening was imminent. So between meetings today I happened to pass the place and guess what?

I guess they are having a soft opening, nothing like the craziness of H Mart or Zion Market.

I had a few minutes so I decided to take a quick look.

The lay-out is pretty much the same as the old Zion, except not as crowded.

Tons of items on sale.

First Korean Market always had a couple of "local kine" items; I've never really found out why. I did notice this as I walked by.

All the usual suspects. There's a Kim Bap/Sushi area where the old prepared foods used to be.

I didn't have much time since I had to get back to the office for my next meeting.....

The rest of the space is still empty, except for this one area where the nice woman beckoned me and gave me samples.....

They were really friendly....heck I was the only customer in the place. When they gave me their business card I had to laugh.....this is the second location of Big Joy Bakery. I was told that some of the old food stands will be back, along with a couple of new one's for the Food Court. So dar, I haven't been impressed with the new Zion Market's Food Court. I hope this one will be better.

I'll try to return in the near future for a more comprehensive post.

U Mart

4611 Mercury St San Diego, CA 92111 B

Between Engineer Rd and Dagget St

Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 9pm Sunday    9am - 8pm

 

 

Comments

[caninecologne]

Wow, you're quick! The produce area looks bare (for now perhapsY). I remember the old Zion had produce on the floor as well as the perimeter. The ladies at Big Joy are super nice. Good to know they have a 2nd location.

[nhbilly]

Good luck to them!

[R]

This is excellent - just being a lot less chaotic than Hmart and Zion makes me want to go to UMart more. Glad to have the options.

[Kirk]

Hi CC - I think the quality is a bit better than Zion, current state.

I hope they do well Billy.

For now R. They still haven't done a Grand Opening....who knows what happens then!

[Faye]

Thanks for the update on this place. How is the parking? Did they improve it somehow?

[Lynn @ oh-soyummy]

Ooh had no idea they were going to be ANOTHER market! Will have to check out one day. We still like Zion for grocery shopping over the other markets around Convoy.

[Kirk]

Hi Faye - The parking configuration looks the same. It's hard to say what the crowds will bel ike until they do a "Grand Opening".

Hi Lynn - These are the folks who run First Korean Market. I guess they decided to expand.