Han Nam Supermarket

I felt like they got better since the last time I was here. Some of the items on sale were very competitive. They had green onions on sale, 4 bundles for $ 1, which is probably the cheapest in metro Vancouver. At T&T, they were 1 bundle for 79 cents. Cashier lines were generally short. Their bulgogi samples smelled delicious. The seafood section is very small. I was also surprised by the small selection of kimchee. I guess the majority of their customers would just make it themselves. The kimbap were delicious as well, cheaper than H-​mart. I think most people would probably still prefer to shop at H-​mart though. It is larger and feels cleaner.

Horrible on the telephone had to call twice when I finally did get through to the right apartment they were so rude I suppose they did answer my question. No lamb shank

The fish here when on sale is very good price. I got family packs of soles and squids here before for less than $ 10. Many choices of seaweeds. The vegetable here has good sale prices too — 8 bundles of green onions for $ 1! It is a smaller store than the H-​Mart across the street but the selection of food is ok. The promotions attract me to come back to this store again and again. The staff is good.

Personally unless I was stuck in the plaza lazy to cross the crazy street where all the mean drivers don’t let you through, I would not go here. Right off Lougheed located in KTown, it’s pretty convenient with a large parking lot.
The prices at Han Nam are pretty crazy compared to Asian supermarkets selling the same products. $ 7 for a pound of Mangosteen?! It’s only $ 3 at any supermarket on Kingsway or Hen Long. The whole store is marked up, but the prices aren’t justified as the place isn’t very clean, neat, and they don’t even have that extensive of a selection like HMart does. They have a meat section, seafood section, and fresh produce — none of which are very good.
Service is non-​existant here… I’ve tried to ask for things countless times and NOBODY knows what is going on or where anything is. Some of their staffs don’t even speak English! Such a disappointment.
Han Nam used to be my go-​to place when the restaurant inside the market was open, they served the best noodles and Korean home-​style foods, really miss it. I still go to the bakery now though since they have lots of pastries to pack for snacks.

Han Nam is a supermarket that’s right near H Mart in Coquitlam in the little Korea that is found in this area. It always looks dingier, darker and more mazelike than its counterpart H Mart (which my dad likes to call Han Nim, which gives me no end of confusion to figure out which one he goes to).
Much like its counterpart, Han Nam has a comprehensive meat department. However, its seafood area is not nearly as well-​developed, with no fresh water tanks and I even saw fish somehow just in the freezer without anything on them. OK, I didn’t really know yellow croaker didn’t get freezer burn but I didn’t really know what to say about that…
What is of benefit here is that it does have a fairly comprehensive selection of vegetables and noodles as well as a deli section, but somehow nothing really is much better than H Mart, which is also much better laid out. Pricewise, this place is probably a bit cheaper than H Mart but I’m not sure by how much… their manager’s specials seem to match prices but on different pieces of beef, pork, etc.
It’s a pity I already overloaded my freezer with my homemade meals using H Mart products, but I will see what the bo kho and osso buco using Han Nam meats will come out tasting like in comparison next time! (I’m guessing the same?)

I just called and they are open on Christmas day! 8−10pm!
That gives them 5 stars! Thank you for having tasty duk and saving me for last minute ingredients!
WOOO!

Don’t let the bad lighting at this grocery store scare you off. If you happen to be in the area, the prices for produce and meats are great compared to downtown.
I happen to love their meat section because they always seem to have specials like buy two packages and get one free. Even though I cannot read Korean, the manager for meats will usually tell me what promotions are available while I’m perusing the area. Awesome!
I’ll also stock up on Korean snacks and ingredients, but I love how great their fruit and veggie section is – cheap!!! You can usually sample the fruits since a lady is their slicing and displaying what’s on sale.
The best time to come here is after a trip out to the burbs for a Korean meal. Then I walk off my lunch/​dinner at Han Nam and get my thrifty shopping done. It helps justify the long journey out to Burnaby.

I have been coming here for a while and never thought of writing a review. OK, here we go. Well I am in somewhat agreement with others, that yes it is not a very «fancy» store or even updated. However it has most everything that I need, from a selection of Japanese and Chinese sauces, and condiments. To a great selection of fruits and vegetables, and fish. Not to mention rice cookers and bidet toilet seats; you can’t go wrong with the Cuckoo Brand (?). And now they have opened a small deli/​food court, bonus. All the more reason to stop in.

I only ever come here for kim chi. I know nothing of Korean food except for the spicy condiment. (I should make an effort to learn more about the cuisine.)
That said, the place is not well lit and has a cluttered, unkempt atmosphere. It feels a little filthy too, but likely just a side-​effect of the poor lighting.
I may try H-​Mart, across the street soon. I’ve been refraining from doing so, simply because Hannam are the smaller competitor. I’m always rooting for the underdog.

This is a mid-​sized Korean supermarket across North Rd. from the larger and more modern H-​Mart. By the side entrance there is a small food counter that offers a selection of Korean food for a quick bite. In the Winter months you can frequently find a taiyaki vendor out front serving up hot fresh treats — which are the highlight for me.