T & T Supermarket

This is a really new T&T and I like it because it is very clean.
The location is also smaller, and therefore carries fewer products but it has everything I need and I don’t need to filter through all aisles I don’t need. This can be a pro or con depending on how you shop.
The prepared food area is also well stocked and large.
I dislike the parking structure. Parking is only free with $ 25 purchase with validation, but you have to prepay. You get your money back when they deduct it from receipt.

The newest T&T to open up in town. This one is actually quite different from the others, and not in a good way.
First, parking in the lot underneath is only free with a $ 50 purchase. So much for coming here to browse. Thank goodness there are many free spots along Yukon if one doesn’t mind going for a short walk. With that said, this probably has more to do with the building owners than these guys.
Second, the check out area is on the side of the store? Really not sure what they were thinking. Their entire produce section is between the checkout section and the entrance/​exit. In other words, one has to head towards the back of the store to pay for stuff, then go back through part of the store to leave. Huh? Speaking of the entrance, the entrance itself has a weird 90 degree turn in it between the sets of doors. I can’t possibly think of any reason for this setup, other than for feng shui reasons.
Third, this store is noticeably smaller than the other locations, and so is their selection. Guess space really is a premium here. Some of the products I was looking for weren’t available as a result.
The only good thing here is the location, for those who live nearby. No need to cross the bridge or drive across town.

Nice, new clean store. Similar selection, prices etc as others.
Solid 4 stars for it being new and clean.
Minus star for no free parking. I’m sure Superstore could subsidize this stores parking fees

This location recently opened in a soon to be finished mega complex. It is formerly a hole in the middle of nowhere filled with rundown businesses and homes you wouldn’t dare trick or treat at. Suddenly big box retailers are opening up yet almost every night the shops from here to Best Buy/​Sport Chek are dead.
So why does T$T charge more for parking here than their downtown location? Why is parking free a block down at Best Buy/​SportChek?
There is nothing special about this location, just looks nicer because it’s new.
I won’t be coming here because I have to spend minimum $ 50 to get my parking reimbursed so no small item purchases when in the neighbourhood. The clear message from this complex is its for locals who come by foot. We don’t need any outsiders. Assuming you’re in the area, parking is cheaper at downtown location or Osaka in Park Royal. You’d think real estate prices are higher in those locations yet they offer free parking.

I am a stickler for having to pay for parking in areas I don’t think needs it or in areas where it can hurt a business. This is one such location. So I may not come here again unless there is a need to come.
The new t&t is nice. Just the parking sucks and the issue of paying for parking sucks. Sure if you buy in excess of $ 50 you get your money back but what if we had to come in two cars? No not worth it. Again if you use your handy parking app you don’t get your money back.
The layout of this store is good. It’s not as busy. I have a feeling that’s because people like us don’t want to pay for parking. So I’ll just shop elsewhere. If they alleviate this problem. Maybe it will get busier. Maybe Loblaws is a bit disjointed in their understanding of this and Chinese customers. We like deals! Little nagging issues like this tend to negate a good customer experience.
That aside. A t&t is a t&t. It’s all good. But the… yes I’m saying it again, I’m not a fan of the parking and the cost structure which makes living in this city more and more expensive. When will it all end?

Went here to try their hot food section. Unlike the other ones, they don’t have the toppings on rice combos. Instead, they only have a noodle soup station and a BBQ meats station. So, I decided to get the Roast Pork on Rice with some pork dim sum on the side. The pork skin was VERY crispy and the meat was surprisingly well seasoned and lean, with a light sweetness! The dim sum though… just really gummy and bland so would definitely avoid that in the future. There’s plenty of seating near the front door and it seems regularly cleaned too.
The rest of the store is very well kept, brightly lit, and well stocked. Parking is $ 2 for an hour, but if you buy $ 25 or more you get a loonie back, $ 50 or more and $ 3 back.

Ridiculous. I hope they move. Parking is a nightmare. Most people are not paying for the parking as it seems like it’s not being enforced at this time, after rush hour and late evening. Only certain spots are designated for parking to this store. It’s terribly confusing as well since you have to purchase your tickets at selected machines or they won’t validate your parking. You still have to buy $ 50 worth to get something back. The layout of the parking is a dog’s breakfast. It’s a labyrinth.
As far as the store itself goes, prices are higher than in neighboring Metrotown. Selection is also poor.
This location is catering to skytrain traffic and local high-​rise residents. Everyone else should simply avoid it. It’s not worth the frustration and cost.

In this review, i will be writing about some of the sentiments shared by Unilocal community and my own personal thoughts on this T&T location.
First off, I live just around the neighbourhood, and let me tell you, thank god I dont have to venture as far anymore to get to T&T. Around the marine drive area, there are little to no supermarkets despite it being a major thoroughfare. But, a major problem many share is the parking and its fees. personally, downvoting this location’s parking does not even make any sense, all new residential/​commercial condo developments have expensive parking and need a source of income to recoup losses. Honestly, 2 $ for parking is quite cheap… try parking in downtown or UBC, your complaints do not compare. Crazy maze of a parking lot? blame the developers and architects, not T&T.
The store itself is quite spacious, comparable or bigger than Osaka @ Yaohan, and brightly lit. The layout is quite strange, with the produce section in the front, but thats a minor concern, as long as one can get all their grocery shopping done, no problem! The goods are nicely stocked, a good variety, and a large beauty section too boot! The specialty foods section like hot foods, diy sandwhich & noodles are quite big compared to Osaka, and one can easily view their order being made through the glass enclosure. The meat and fish sections are huge, and offer an abundance of fresh and pre-​packaged proteins. A cool thing about the meat section is that they offer a small selection of heavily marbled «wagyu». While its not A5 from Japan, its a neat offering that no one else is doing.
In regards to freshness, i find that most pre-​packaged supermarket meats, even those from save-​on-​foods, safeway, etc. show signs of oxidation, and even though they should be cut and displayed on the same day, business does not work like that unfortunately. my personal observation is similar to those expressed in other reviews particularly concerning hot pot meats. At all T&T locations, hot pot meats are absurdly expensive and all frozen, which is why i never buy hot pot meats from T&T; other meats are fresh and fairly priced.
Personally, If you save up a list of groceries to get in 1 go, it can easily exceed the 50 $ limit for the parking reimbursement, a non-​issue in my opinion.
A Brand New Three, Out of Five.

The parking is a joke. Not only do you have to deal with bad Asian drivers, the elevators take forever. You have to pay $ 2 and don’t get reimbursed unless you spend $ 25 or more. Apparently they are going to change that to $ 50 min after the grand opening period. That’s one reason I will never come back. The prices are sooooo high. I know that T&T has never been cheap but they do sometimes have some loss leaders and specials. I found everything extremely expensive and didn’t want to stay there much longer. Imagine my disappointment when I paid for my items ($ 13)and tried to get reimbursed for my parking and was denied. Definitely won’t be back to this location.

OMG I am so glad that they opened this at Marine Drive Skytrain staton. I’ve been waiting for this for a while now. I come in here for the bakery only for the cakes behind the glass case, no other grocery. It saves me a distance from having to go all the way down to Metrotown just for a cake or two when it’s literally at the station and the way to and from work. In terms of boxed shelved pastries these are limited. I still find the ones at Stadium station to be better, however, they’re just getting things started. I did get banana rolls. The pastries are cheap enough as the stadium location. Organized and clean.

I am very disappointed with this T&T Supermarket.
First, many of the meats are not fresh. Most of them have a grey shade to them which tells me that it is not fresh.
Second, the prices are very high. The prices are even higher than the ORA location but the food is less fresh than ORA.
Third, the parking will cost you money if you don’t spend $ 50. It is unbelivable that they don’t reimburse you completely if you don’t spend a lot. I only spend $ 20 per time which tells me that I shouldn’t come here.
This T&T has led me into disappointment. I expected for something better.

coming back from dinner we noticed that this new location was open and decided to stop in.
Underground Parking is REALLY weird! There are twists and turns and a few one-​ways … almost like driving the Downtown Vancouver streets! There were Security Guards directing people where to go and park. Parking for three hours is $ 4. if you make an in-​store purchase of a $ 50 minimum they’ll give you $ 3 back for parking. I’m guessing parking cost is this high due to the skytrain being there and they are trying to deter people from parking there all day. IMO not a deal if you’re just stopping in for a few fruits and veggies for dinner or lunch.
Isles were in amazing order. Cans and Jars etc were lined up almost perfectly. the store was brightly lit as well as clean. Prices weren’t all that low though. Average. Not really competitive. But seeing there is not another grocery store nearby, it’s okay.
I was turned off by the self-​serve food area. They have a sneeze guard … however this doesn’t stop «taste testing» and people using their fingers to pick at the food. The temperature of the self-​serve food was barely warm. I could just picture the germs growing and festering. I won’t be buying any of the self serve stuff there. It’s just too open and easily accessible by any and all.

[Sunday Supermarket]
I had been eagerly awaiting the opening of this T&T as it meant I don’t have to head into Richmond or downtown to get the Asian snacks I crave so much. Its strategic location at Marine Gateway also means crowds and long lines. Everything is shiny and new but otherwise, exactly what you’ve come to expect from T&T. This location is similar in size to other stores with a few little extras like a small seating area (complete with it’s own cashier) where you can devour the newly marked down sushi packages and a DIY noodle bar.
I noticed everything was done up nicely — all the produce was fully stocked, neatly displayed and fresh (Let’s see how long this lasts). Employees were constantly refilling shelves so they were always full and all the cashier lanes were open so there was no significant wait for checkout. The aisles and walking lanes seem narrower than the other stores. I was constantly bumping into people but perhaps that was a symptom of a new store.
My only real quaff was the parking. Marine gateway has underground parking for retail shops at a cost of $ 2 per hour. T&T reimburses you $ 1 for $ 25 spent or a maximum of $ 2 for $ 50 spent. Just show your parking stub to the cashier upon checkout. There isn’t a lot of free residential parking nearby unless you’re willing to walk a few blocks. All in all, a minor cost for having a T&T in a convenient spot.

Anytime I can go to a T&T without crossing the bridge, that’s worth the extra star.
As with anything new and young, it is always exciting ;). Just opened this past Thursday, so missed out on the sales.
Spacious and not your typical layout like the others, kinda a L shape design.
Skincare section terrific, lots of Korean & Japanese brands.
Seafood in the far left corner.
Just don’t like the eating area right by the front doors, that draft…
But here’s a deal breaker for some, it is $ 4 parking for 3 hours but reimbursed if you spend $ 50 minimum. Fine by me, less people lol