{"id":27077,"date":"2025-06-30T12:18:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/27077\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:18:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:18:21","slug":"h-mart-on-track-for-opening-in-haltom-city-early-next-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/27077\/","title":{"rendered":"H Mart on track for opening in Haltom City early next year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Foodies can pencil in the much-anticipated opening of H Mart<\/a> for early next year in a shopping center under construction at Loop 820 and North Beach Street in Haltom City, city officials and the leasing broker say.<\/p>\n

Additionally, 33 specialty restaurants, retailers, salons and other tenants have signed leases to enter the center with H Mart, the broker said. The restaurants will serve up everything from Korean barbecue to Thai, sushi, Mexican food and Japanese cheesecake.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The H Mart center should, like other centers anchored by the grocer, become a significant regional draw, Rex Phelps, the city manager, said in an interview.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe see our city as a city of many flavors,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s going to open this side of the metroplex up to a lot of new things; it\u2019s an adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Construction on the H Mart at the southeast corner of North Beach Street and Loop 820 in Haltom City is nearing completion, shown in this June 26, 2025 photo. (Mary Abby Goss | Fort Worth Report)<\/p>\n

Bob Moore Construction<\/a>, the general contractor, expects to deliver the completed shells of the 16-acre, 200,000-square-foot center\u2019s 10 buildings to tenants in August, said Rafe Song, founding partner of Texas Legacy Realty<\/a> in Carrollton and the broker for the project.<\/p>\n

Additionally, H Mart is in the process of buying its 42,500-square-foot space from the developer, Haltom City Forest Properties LLC, Song said in an interview.<\/p>\n

H Mart, which has nearly 90 locations open in the United States including eight in Texas and one under construction in Dallas, and the tenants will then begin finishing out their spaces.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The center is 88% leased, Song said.<\/p>\n

Asked when he expects H Mart to open, Song said he couldn\u2019t speak for the company, \u201cbut we believe they\u2019re going to open in the first quarter of next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

H Mart, based in New Jersey, did not respond to requests for an interview from the Report.<\/p>\n

Once they take possession of their spaces, the rents kick in for the other tenants after six months, he said.<\/p>\n

\"\"Construction on the H Mart at the southeast corner of North Beach Street and Loop 820 in Haltom City is nearing completion, shown in this June 26, 2025 photo. The finished shell is expected to turned over to the retailer in August. (Mary Abby Goss | Fort Worth Report)<\/p>\n

The west side of the metroplex has historically had pockets of Asian foods in cities such as Haltom City and Arlington, but the swell of anticipation is already evident, Phelps and Song said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The grocer\u2019s products run the gamut from Asian foods to staples like produce, dairy, meats, poultry, baked goods and \u201cfish so fresh, it\u2019s alive!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe foodies are very, very excited,\u201d Phelps said. \u201cWe\u2019ve had so many more hits (on Haltom social media related to the H Mart) than any story we can remember.\u201d<\/p>\n

Haltom City\u2019s Asian food clusters are popular among millennials and Gen Zers, he said. And he pointed out that H Mart isn\u2019t just about Asian foods.<\/p>\n

The Carrollton store, for one, which Song said is the top sales-generating store in the company, carries a broad range of products beyond Asian ones.<\/p>\n

Song, a Korean immigrant who has lived in North Texas since 2000, remembers visiting the H Mart in Carrollton early on. \u201cAt first, (customers were) majority Asian,\u201d he said. Today, \u201ceverybody is there.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"The sign is up at the H Mart construction site, at the southeast corner of North Beach Street and Loop 820 in Haltom City. (Mary Abby Goss | Fort Worth Report)<\/p>\n

The Haltom City store will be similar in feel to the Carrollton store, which includes a bakery and food court with several cafes near the entry, Song said. The Haltom store will also feature a bakery and cafes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But, unlike the Carrollton store, it won\u2019t have other specialty stores inside the H Mart, he said.<\/p>\n

H Mart\u2019s opening will complete a lengthy quest by the city and Phelps to open a grocery store on part of the 60-acre commercial site at the southeast corner of Loop 820 and Beach.<\/p>\n

The site\u2019s commercial zoning was an impediment for the owner, Mercantile Partners, which specializes in light industrial \u2014 not retail and restaurant. Phelps negotiated the 16-acre carveout from the site now being developed as the H Mart center. Mercantile is following through with the development of light industrial on the other 34 acres.<\/p>\n

After Phelps spent a year negotiating the carveout, the H Mart opportunity was introduced to the city through one of its City Council members, Phelps said.<\/p>\n

The site was drawing interest from traditional grocers, but Phelps said H Mart\u2019s value as a regional draw was too much to pass on.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe love neighborhood grocery stores, but this was a home run,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was a grand slam.\u201d<\/p>\n

Haltom City continues to enjoy intense interest from more potential development<\/a>, Phelps said. Three Marriott-nameplated hotels, the 45,000-square-foot Pickleball Kingdom at Haltom Road and Loop 820, and more residential development are coming off the drawing board.<\/p>\n

H Mart continues to generate more interest, Phelps said. \u201cWe\u2019ve had more calls and interest in Haltom City development than we\u2019ve ever had,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"\"This updated June 2025 site plan for the H Mart center nearing completion in Haltom City shows the location at the southeast corner of North Beach Street and Loop 820, H Mart\u2019s location, and those of restaurants and specialty retailers and other tenants that have signed leases. (Courtesy | Texas Legacy Realty, Carrollton)<\/p>\n

Guess Who\u2019s Coming to Dinner<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at some of the restaurants and retailers that have signed leases in the H Mart-anchored center under construction in Haltom City. \u2014 Scott Nishimura<\/p>\n

Tous les Jours<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 French-Asian bakery<\/p>\n

Teso Life<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Japanese retail chain that sells Japanese snacks, beauty items, kitchenware, home goods, stationery and toys<\/p>\n

Uncle Tetsu<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Japanese bakery chain known for light, fluffy and mildly sweet Japanese cheesecakes<\/p>\n

CoCo Ichibanya<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Global Japanese curry house known for its customizable curry rice dishes<\/p>\n

The Alley<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Taiwanese bubble tea chain known for its handcrafted drinks and stylish aesthetic<\/p>\n

Mensho<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Japanese ramen chain<\/p>\n

It\u2019s KBBQ & Shabu Shabu<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, sushi and shabu-shabu<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 BomBom <\/strong><\/a>\u2013 South Korean coffee and dessert franchise\u00a0<\/p>\n

Clawzania<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Arcade claw machines filled with plush toys and collectibles<\/p>\n

Eiswelt Gelato<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Shop sculpts gelato into animal figures, like bunnies, lions and pigs<\/p>\n

bb.q Chicken<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Korean fried chicken from South Korean franchise<\/p>\n

Maht Gaek<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Traditional Korean dishes in a cozy modern atmosphere<\/p>\n

Sushi Axiom<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Blend of Japanese and Asian-inspired cuisine in a modern, upscale and casual setting<\/p>\n

Somisomi<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Korean-inspired dessert chain known for its signature ah- boong, a warm, fish-shaped waffle cone with your preferred filling and topped with soft serve ice cream<\/p>\n

The Lantern Tavern<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Pub offers specialty cocktails, craft beers on tap and a dog-friendly patio<\/p>\n

Tu Chilito<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Family-owned Mexican restaurant<\/p>\n

Bamb\u016b Dessert Drinks<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Vietnamese dessert and beverage chain<\/p>\n

Okin<\/strong> \u2013 Pho<\/p>\n

The Kickin\u2019 Crab<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Lively Cajun seafood chain known for seafood boils served in bags<\/p>\n

R&B Tea<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Taiwanese bubble tea brand<\/p>\n

Chodang Village<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Korean restaurant chain known for authentic dishes, including its signature sundubu-jjigae stew<\/p>\n

Nigori Sushi<\/strong> \u2013 Sushi rolls, sashimi and other Japanese dishes<\/p>\n

Hui Lau Shan<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Dessert chain based in Hong Kong focuses on mango-themed desserts and snacks<\/p>\n

Hanabi Ramen & Izakaya<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Authentic ramen shop offering traditional recipes and premium ingredients<\/p>\n

McDonald\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Where there\u2019s global, there has to be golden arches<\/p>\n

Sources: City of Haltom City, Texas Legacy Realty<\/p>\n

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