T&T Supermarket is expanding beyond its Canadian roots with the opening of its first U.S. store in Washington State on December 5.
T&T Supermarket, Canada's largest Asian grocery chain, will open its flagship U.S. store at The Marketplace at Factoria, located at 12620 SE 41st Pl, Bellevue, Wash. The store will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 5. The 76,000-square-foot store will be the largest Asian supermarket in the state of Washington.
Since its founding in 1993, T&T has established itself as the go-to destination for Asian food lovers across Canada. With more than 35 locations in Canada, T&T is making its debut in the U.S.
"We're incredibly excited to open our doors in Bellevue and introduce U.S. shoppers to the T&T experience," said Tina Lee, CEO of T&T Supermarkets. "From our fresh kitchen dishes to our one-of-a-kind bakery and exclusive private-label items, we aim to bring the rich flavors of Asia directly to the community. We want to be the go-to destination not only for Asian families but for anyone eager to explore new culinary traditions in the Pacific Northwest."
To celebrate the grand opening of its first U.S. store, T&T Supermarket will host cultural performances and offer giveaways, including FREE $10 T&T gift cards for the first 500 customers.
The T&T Bellevue store will feature a diverse range of food options and services that set T&T apart from other supermarkets:
- T&T Private Label Products: Shoppers can enjoy more than 200 T&T Private Label products, including customer favorites such as juicy pork soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), Korean kalbi marinade, green onion pancakes, and seaweed snacks.
- Restaurant Quality Food at Supermarket Prices: Customers can enjoy a self-serve hot food bar featuring authentic Asian dishes. The Kitchen is known for specialties such as Peking Duck, Papa Crispy Chicken, a BBQ 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 Delights: T&T bakery offers more than 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.
- Exclusive Asian Spirits: Explore a selection of more than 750 types of wine and spirits, specializing in Korean soju and Japanese sake. This location boasts the most extensive variety of Asian spirits of any T&T store in North America.
- Holiday Gifting Made Easy: As the holidays approach, T&T will offer a curated selection of premium fruit box, trendy toys, beauty sets, and items perfect for every family member.