Asian grocery chain to debut Irvine location in winter 2026
T&T Supermarket, Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer, has revealed that it will open its first Southern California store in the Great Park development within the city of Irvine, in winter 2026. The chain’s first U.S. store opened in Bellevue, Wash., last December.
Located at The Canopy at Great Park, the new 34,000-square-foot Irvine store will be close to the future 133 Freeway interchange and the Great Park Sports Complex, which receives more than 8 million visitors annually. The store will also create 180 jobs for local community members.
“Ever since we announced our U.S. entry, we have been getting customer requests all across the United States,” noted T&T Supermarket CEO Tina Lee. “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. 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.”…