{"id":367723,"date":"2026-06-19T22:40:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T22:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/367723\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T22:40:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T22:40:53","slug":"tt-supermarket-in-san-jose-a-look-inside-asian-grocery-chains-first-store-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/367723\/","title":{"rendered":"T&T Supermarket in San Jose: A look inside Asian grocery chain\u2019s first store in California"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON<\/a>) \u2014 Since the news broke in January 2025<\/a> that T&T Supermarket was opening its first location in the Bay Area (and California), the clock started ticking as anticipation for the popular Canada-based Asian grocer began.<\/p>\n

After a few setbacks in construction<\/a>, the wait is over. T&T Supermarket is finally opening in San Jose on Thursday.<\/p>\n

A day before the grand opening on June 18, KRON4 got a special first look inside the 50,000- square-foot supermarket at Westgate Center. Highlights include a buffet, a beauty section with products from Asia and a bakery with customizable cakes.<\/p>\n

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An exterior view of the T&T Supermarket a day before its grand opening on June 18 in San Jose at Westgate Center. It is the Canada-based Asian grocer\u2019s first location in California.<\/p>\n

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There is a hot-and-ready buffet-style section inside T&T Supermarket in San Jose.<\/p>\n

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Fried chicken is ready to grab and go.<\/p>\n

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T&T Supermarket CEO Tina Lee showcases a private label product ahead on June 17.<\/p>\n

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T&T Supermarket in San Jose has an extensive beauty section with imports from China, Korea and Japan.<\/p>\n

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T&T Supermarket in San Jose has an extensive beauty section with imports from China, Korea and Japan.<\/p>\n

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T&T Supermarket in San Jose has an extensive beauty section with imports from China, Korea and Japan.<\/p>\n

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Special Asian Lay\u2019s flavors are available at T&T Supermarket.<\/p>\n

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There is a grab-and-go section of boba milk tea.<\/p>\n

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T&T Supermarket imports products from all over Asia, including this vinegar brand from the Philippines.<\/p>\n

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Mama Sita\u2019s is a popular product from the Philippines.<\/p>\n

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The San Jose location marks T&T\u2019s third location in the United States, joining the two locations in Washington (Bellevue and Lynnwood). The chain has also announced plans to open in\u00a0San Francisco<\/a>\u00a0(expected at the end of 2026) and\u00a0Millbrae<\/a>\u00a0(slated for spring 2027).<\/p>\n

T&T Supermarket CEO Tina Lee said she feels like she made the right choice in opening her first California location in the Bay Area \u2014 a place that can\u2019t seem to have enough Asian grocery stores.<\/p>\n

The region has seen a wave of recent Asian grocery stores, including H Mart in Dublin<\/a>, Osaka Marketplace in Foster City<\/a>, Seafood City in Daly City<\/a> and Mega Mart in East Palo Alto<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t (sic) ya think? I made the right choice,\u201d a jubilant Lee tells KRON4 when asked if the Bay Area was the right market to debut in California.<\/p>\n

T&T Supermarket is referred to as \u201cCanada\u2019s favorite Asian grocery retailer,\u201d a press release from the company states. It is also the largest Asian grocery store chain in Canada. T&T was founded in 1993 in Vancouver and now operates 37 stores across Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf there was any definition of the word \u2018groceraunt,\u2019 that would be T&T. I don\u2019t think there\u2019s anything else like this in San Jose. It\u2019s worth checking out what we do here in Canada. It\u2019s become a way of life,\u201d Lee said. \u201cAnd I hope San Jose gives up a big hug.\u201d<\/p>\n

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