Galleria Supermarket

Whenever I’m in the area I MUST drop in for a red bean fish cake. For $ 1.25 how can I say no. Always tastes great and I’m never disappointed leaving here. It’s always fresh, crispy and hot. The red bean filling is perfect not to sweet just the way I like it. The lady making it is super nice and welcoming as well. I’ve tried the fish cakes at the other Galleria at Yorkmills and Don mills and it’s not as good.

This Galleria supermarket (USA based) is tidier and their stocks are well organized. Martha Stewart will be so proud of it ! This market is cleaner than T & T
Go check out their «ready to eat »; meat, vegetable & fruits sections ! They also have huge selections of beers ! yes beers !!!

Kind of like a Korean T&T, many great Korean food selections here as well as fresh food. Had the food court food as well as the red bean waffle which was very good. Its not very big inside but the food is great and people are nice.

Love it here! This supermarket is bustling with customers on weekends and is home to all imaginable Korean snacks and foods. The only thing is that the groceries here are rather on the more expensive end because they’re so specialized. Although most of the staff here only speak Korean, the ones that know some English are super friendly and extremely passionate about helping you answer your questions. They had many free sample booths when I went on a Saturday afternoon, which was fun and allowed me to experience more of their cultural cuisine. They also make fresh red bean paste waffles in-​store and they’re absolutely delicious! Not too sweet and not too filling! 3 for only $ 3.75, I would highly recommend it :)

I’ve been a regular here for a few years and have about 18k points on my points card that I got about 7 months ago when I moved into the area. At 3 points for $ 1 on VISA, that’s a reasonable amount of money spent in one place by one person since I only shop for myself.
So why the bad review? The place has been slowly going downhill and becoming more and more of a hassle to deal with, to the point where it’s not worth dealing with their nonsense just to shop here. Their prices are the same or higher than other asian markets like T&T or PATs but their service to non-​Koreans is terrible. Their product selection is fine but nothing special that you can’t find in other places.
My issues with them started when I tried to use my points to get a bag of rice that is part of their points program. I asked if I can get it with points, the cashier flat out said no, I asked if I could talk to their customer service and do it there or how I could go about it, she didn’t understand what I was trying to say. Eventually after 2 – 3 minutes of waiting around I just paid for it and left. I didn’t think that a $ 7 bag of rice was worth holding up a whole line for, but clearly the points system is hit or miss, and yes I have since checked on their website the bag is redeemable through points.
My second issue with them is that they are flat out racist to non-​Koreans, I noticed this initially when I saw a few people arguing about ID over loto tickets but thought nothing about it until I saw it happen more and more often. Funny enough it was always with people who didn’t speak Korean and somehow their Drivers license just wasn’t a good enough piece of ID for them.
Since they started selling beer I’ve had the same problem, ³⁄₃ times that I’ve tried to buy beer from them I’ve been IDed despite being almost 30, half my hair being grey and having a beard, I’m guessing that’s a hip new look for 16 year olds trying to illegally buy beer because surprise surprise, they do not ID people who speak Korean, young or old. Other non-​Korean people were just as surprised as I was when they got asked for ID despite clearly not being under age but if the store policy is to ID everyone regardless, they’re not doing a good job of that either. I’ve been IDed once in the last 7 years buying alcohol and 3 times in 1 month here, just to give you an idea. I’m sure they realize that it’s rude and impolite to needlessly ID people and then sit around arguing about it AFTER they have given you valid ID, which is probably why they don’t ID Korean people all that often, I just wish they’d give the same respect to the rest of us. Especially when you’ve been a regular at the store for 6+ months.
That said, no thanks, I’ll go somewhere that won’t treat me worse just because I’m not part of their racial group. T&T, PATs, Seasons, etc will treat you just fine regardless of your race, and that’s the way it should be, this is Canada after all.
Oh and ²⁴⁄₇ is nice, but I can wait to do my shopping the next day.

This Korean Supermarket is very bright, clean and smells great. They have a large variety of products there. Every time I go there, I usually try to pick items I haven’t tried before.
I always try to get my hands on the Korean Red Bean Fish Shaped Pastries. They have a little stall near the cash registers. Made to order, so super fresh and taste the best only when fresh. It’s like a red bean filled crispy waffle with a buttery taste. My all time favourite snack to get everytime I’m there. But unfortunately this time the person making them, was going on lunch break so I didn’t get any today :(
Items I bought today:
1. Korean Crispy Fried Chicken $ 9.99
Their recipe is very good. I like plain Jane fried chicken. It was really crispy and super moist inside. It is also lightly seasoned, not too salty just right for my taste. Comes with a little container of pickled radish to cut the grease too.
2. Spicy Salmon Roll $ 6.98
This is basically a Spicy Salmon Maki Sushi Roll. It was really good, and the heat is there, but it’s ok for me because I have a high spice toleration.
3. Herb Pork $ 10.98
This is very similar to a Chinese Chiu Chow Dish which is also Pork Shoulder Braised in a Sauce. It is then sliced thinly and eaten cold with condiments and rice. The Korean version is ok but I prefer the chiu chow version more, where it comes with a vinegar garlic sauce to dip the meat in.
4. Spicy & Honey Butter Chicken Combo $ 7.98
This dish can also be eaten cold and hot. When it’s cold it’s also really crispy. A tad too sweet eaten alone, but great with rice.
5. Korean Hot Bean Paste
I usually buy this to cook with. Either I add it to a broth for a spicy undertone. Or make my own Kimchi or Bibimbap, I can add the paste in. Great to have around the house.

The old Galleria a couple years ago was much larger in size, but this location of Galleria is closer to Yongue and Steeles, so coming here from the South is a little more difficult.
Parking is small and often harder to find. Entering in, they have beautiful fresh produce, some I believe are imported from Korea. Ah, the culture in this supermarket is amazing. I saw them selling two engraved ginormous peaches for $ 10. Expensive, but kind of wanted to try it.
I love coming to purchase the meats for hot pot because their meat is usually tender and soft and slightly chewy to bite for $ 8.99 a box. However, when I went yesterday, the meat was a little tough. Usually it’s not like this though, so hopefully, it’s just a miss kind of day.
I also love their sashimi. It’s fresh and really delicious!
The snacks are one of my favourites. They have Korean chips that are delicious and cute. Whenever I come here, I make sure I hoard — people look at me like I just came out from a breakup.
They have beauty products on the end, many Korean ones. It’s a little expensive however, I would rather go elsewhere for it. The bakery has cute bread as well, these are also on the expensive side.
There are little shops and a food court after the cash registers that you can feel free to check out after. I occassionally visit their food court for the combo meals!

This is where I come to get all my Korean essentials. Where I am able to find over 10 varieties of kimchi and try out food samples served by friendly Korean ladies. Oh, did I mention that there is a food court and bakery too?
This location is definitely more crowded than the newer York Mills location, especially on a weekend. This also leads to the chaotic parking situation people face driving into the store. But hey, the popularity of this place builds its character and you could always park next door by the Staples/​KFC!
Would definitely recommend this place if you ever find yourself pondering over the difference between pogi and mat kimchis!

I don’t know many Korean exclusive grocery stores, but Galleria is one I alawys enjoy going to.
Yummy food in a mini food court and a huge selection of Korean food products that you can’t find anywhere else!
It seems to be a little bigger than what it looks from the outside, and there’s tons of parking but it CAN get a little cramped. I always come here on Saturday afternoons, and it’s never fun. Inside or out. Parking will always be jam packed, but I’ve never had trouble finding parking since there’s quite a few spots. Inside is chaotic though and the aisle space isn’t too wide. Doesn’t help that a majority of people use carts.
Fruits and veggies are always fresh and are always beautifully displayed. In the very back of the grocery is where you can find the cooked/​prepared food. There’s also a ‘Mom’s Chicken’ which I’ve yet still to try but the prices seem to always put me off, but I’ve been told it’s worth every penny!
Closer to the entrance is a mini food court with small boutiques. If my memory serves me correctly there’s only 3 or 4 food stalls. Dozens of food to choose from and always tasty! It’s kinda what you expect in Korean fast food though, so it’s not exactly restaurant quality.
My absolute favourite part of coming to Galleria though is the fresh taiyaki you can get! Find it closer to the home supplies/​cashier area. They make it fresh and the smell of melted butter and sweet batter will fill your nose! Always worth getting!
I do admit the grocery items can be a little pricey as my recent trip with only a few items came up to roughly $ 95 but like I said earlier, there’s quite a few things here you won’t be able to find in your everyday Chinese grocery store.
I usually don’t come here unless I absolutely need to since there’s other Korean grocery stores that aren’t as packed, but I enjoy myself everytime when I’m here. Worth the experience!

It’s the best for finding a cheap meal.
It’s really clean and has a lot of «to go» food that you can buy!
I don’t really buy groceries there since it’s a bit pricey but the home made packaged meals are the best thing to eat.
For a university student, I think that I would much rather eat what Galleria makes then ramen or pizza.
The food court in the supermarket is pretty cheap too!
A large bowl of black bean noodles for less than 10 dollars!

This will be the first of two reviews for the two Galleria locations I go to.
Pros:
Open 24 hours
Food court built right inside
Cons:
Not many parking spots near entrance
Mainly Korean items
When I used to work evenings a lot, I loved coming here after a shift. There’s something about grocery shopping at 1 in the morning. It’s nice and quiet and you can go at your own pace. Being open 24 hours, it’s a very convenient thing to have.
The supermarket is very large and carries a good amount of selection. It’s mainly composed of Korean brand items which is no surprise. If you’re looking for Chinese and Japanese items you might need to look elsewhere. The produce here is usually pretty good. The prices are cheaper than the Metro’s and the Loblaws type supermarkets in the city.
There’s a lot of prepared food here. They’re made fresh daily and can be bought for a quick meal for the busy individual. They even have a section of freshly made Korean side dishes. These are the side dishes are like the ones everyone is familiar with when you eat at a Korean restaurant.
Another thing I like is they have a food court built right into the supermarket. There’s are 4 – 5 stalls that serve Korean and Japanese food. I’ve eaten here a couple of times and they’re all pretty good. You will see families come here to have a meal and do their shopping all in one place.
One thing to note is the parking situation. There’s about 25 spots near the entrance. Once those are filled, you probably need to drive around back to find more parking.
It’s nice to know that no matter the time, this place will always be open for your grocery needs. They also have a point card which lets you collect rewards for shopping here. It’s always good to get something back for buying things usually need in the first place.

Open ²⁴⁄₇ — whaaattt?! I honestly didn’t even know there were grocery stores that did this — besides Metro. They have a lot of unique ingredients and groceries (like Mentaiko — the purpose of my trip), a food court, prepared foods, a bakery, cosmetics store and household items.

Marked down sushi/​meals at Galleria are the best!!! The prices on cooked food go down between 30−50%. The korean side dishes are soo delish.

The good things about this Supermarket are as follows:
1. Open ²⁴⁄₇. If you need something late at night, you can always count on Galleria
2. Great hot meals sale. They have so many varieties of hot food and they’re great when they are discounted. I go here for food when I don’t have the time to make something. It’s great for the price.
3. The little restaurants and cafeteria. They have korean restaurants right beside the counters and they are great. Options include soups, sushi, noodles, etc. I love going to Wow Korean Restaurant because their soups come at a great price (between $ 6.99 to $ 8. 99). Please note that these restaurants are not open ²⁴⁄₇
4. They have great Korean snacks that you can’t find everywhere else. My favourite is the Toppoki chips.
5. They have baked good sections with so many varieties of bread. They have pizza bread, which I usually get when I don’t have time to cook my meals. They have sweet breads and many more.
Here are a couple of not so great points about this supermarket:
1. The products are a bit pricey if you compare it to T&T and other asian grocery stores
2. Parking isn’t that great. Either you park really close or you park farther away. You never find good spots because it’s always so busy.
3. You can’t really find Chinese or other asian products here. Almost all products are Korean… well, because it’s a Korean grocery store. But something as simple as spring roll papers, I was unable to find last time. This supermarket’s target market are obviously Koreans. But a lot of Asians go here too… so I think other basic Asian products should be sold here.
Overall, it’s a clean place with many products. Open ²⁴⁄₇ and have great deals on hot food.

Great Korean supermarket! You can find a lot of variety of Korean products here, include for food to household products.
They also have a small food court that serving Varies Korean food, like traditional Korean food, Korean chinese style and Korean Japanese food.

Awesome Korean supermarket to visit. Kimchi heaven! My wife usually has to purchase them red bean cakes in the shape of a fish when we’re there. I love the cashiers. They’re so friendly! =)

Open 24 hrs! Sweet! Love picking up the ready to eat dishes here and other random things. They also have household wares and gadgets. The produce are always fresh though they may not always have what I want. The prices are slightly higher than at T&T.
The only bad thing about this place is the parking. Space is a little bit tight. As with all asian supermarket parking, my suggestion is to be alert at all times & back in or you will never be able to leave :)

The Korean version of T&T. It’s clean, fairly large, but fruits and veggies are a bit more expensive than the Chinese grocery stores in the area. However, looking at the selection and quality of the meat and prepared foods, these far surpassed T&T. The salmon sashimi made by Osaka looked amazing. It was glistening pink and looked so yummy.
What was also great was there was a variety of samples such as Korean sausage, steak, dumplings, and some desserts. In addition, there is a video store, a food court with four stalls and a nice clean sittting area, a bakery and some other stores.
Verdict: it’s a good Korean grocery store that’s a lot quieter than T&T and Foody Mart in a much cleaner environment with better prepped food.

I like coming here when I’m in the neighbourhood. I’m not here frequently, but I still really like it.
I usually pick up some kind of noodles, since there’s aisles of noodles to choose from. I also usually buy kimchi, and the little appetizers (that I call kimchi but come in a variety of flavours). It’s also a good place to pick up bathroom necessities. I buy my body scrub towels from here too. It’s great.
The parking situation can be messy, but at least its easy to find the entrance and exit.

Prior to this past weekend, I’ve only heard about this place, but never really had a chance to check it out as it’s not in my ‘hood.
In brief, it’s like a Korean version of T&T/BTrust, more modern PAT. Aside from the Korean-​specific items Galleria carries, here are the other differences:
— produce looks fresher. During both visits, they were being sprayed by the auto-​sprinklers, unlike other grocery stores where produce is just stacked on top of each other in bins
— there is no seating in the grocery store, but instead, there is a seating area after the checkout
— there is a food court + a bakery after the checkout
— PSY’s image is EVERYWHERE, even on the workers’ t-​shirts
— according to their website, this particular location is open ²⁴⁄₇!!!
I wanted to pick up some banchans, but they were a bit more expensive than I thought. There were a selection of them, pre-​packaged, that you can mix ‘n match for 3/​$ 10. You can probably get them individually weighed ‘n priced (too mah-​fan!), but I decided against it altogether ’cause 1 little package is like the equivalent of the cost of a bag of chips! Maybe next time… when I’m having guests over/​special dinner.
Checkout was a breeze. Kimbob that I purchased was a good snack and fresh. Cooked items looked freshly packaged as well. Bakery Gâteau, the bakery beside the checkout, was yummy and reasonably priced.
Tip: It’s easier to enter if you’re headed south on Yonge, otherwise, a bit of a nightmare. And unless you like car accidents, there is parking beyond the entrance of Galleria. Do not park in that «laneway» as it’s really busy. Exit behind the grocery store onto Steeles to avoid the congestion!