31-03-2025
Canada's largest Asian grocer is betting big on SF
The largest Asian supermarket in Canada is coming to San Francisco.
Why it matters: The announcement from T&T Supermarket is the latest indicator that retailers still see long-term potential in the city despite an exodus of businesses during COVID.
Driving the news: T&T plans to open a new store at San Francisco City Center (2675 Geary Blvd.) in winter 2026.
It will mark the chain's fourth U.S. location and second Bay Area store after Westgate Center in San José, which is projected to launch in the fall.
Its first U.S. store opened in Bellevue, Washington last year. A second one is planned for Lynwood, Washington this summer.
Zoom in: The store will offer a wide variety of food options and services, ranging from T&T Private Label products like soup dumplings and Korean kalbi marinade to fast casual restaurant offerings and pastries at its bakery.
There will also be an extensive selection of wines and spirits, with a special focus on Korean soju and Japanese sake.
What they're saying: "The city offers a unique and eclectic food scene, and the neighborhood we've chosen is a vibrant retail hub," Tina Lee, CEO of T&T Supermarkets, said in a press release. "San Francisco is on the rise, and we're excited to be part of its next chapter."
The big picture: T&T was founded by Cindy Lee, a Taiwanese immigrant to Canada, who opened her first store in 1993.
It now operates 33 in the North America country.
