New York is the city with the most developed Korean food infrastructure in the entire United States.

Even though it's in the heart of America, it's a place where you can live without worrying about food, just like in Korea.

There is a wide variety of products, from basic ingredients to fresh foods. Items imported directly from Korea arrive every day.

The main commercial areas are spread evenly throughout New York City. The Korea Town in the heart of Manhattan is a prime example.

Flushing, Bayside, and Little Neck in Queens are also well-known. The area around Sunset Park in Brooklyn is home to many Koreans as well.

The largest Korean supermarket chain in New York is H Mart. It is often referred to by its former name, 'Han Ah Reum Mart.'

H Mart operates a location on 32nd Street in Manhattan's Korea Town. In Flushing, crossing the bridge leads to locations in Cherry Hill and Ridgefield, New Jersey.

H Mart is not just a simple Korean supermarket. It has now grown into a large Asian supermarket.

The store layout is very convenient. In addition to the general grocery section, there is a separate side for side dishes. They sell a variety of freshly made side dishes daily.

There is also a large food court on one side. You can go shopping and then enjoy a warm stew or Korean snacks for a meal.

Especially, the H Mart in Flushing is incredibly large. The variety of products is among the best in New York. Therefore, it plays a crucial role as a central living hub for the Korean community in Queens.

Downtown Flushing is truly a paradise for Korean food. Not only H Mart, but various food stores are gathered here.

The area around Flushing Main Street and Union Street is the center. Walking through this alley, you will find Korean side dish shops and rice cake stores continuously.

There are also seafood specialty stores selling fresh fish. Korean-style butcher shops that cut pork belly and bulgogi meat are plentiful.

Don't miss out on exploring the indoor markets. Flushing has New World Mall and Golden Shopping Mall.

Korea Town in Manhattan is not very large. It's a short stretch around 32nd Street. However, the density of businesses is the highest in New York. In the narrow streets, starting with H Mart, grocery stores and convenience stores are packed closely together. Famous Korean bakery brands have also established their presence. For Korean office workers and students living in Manhattan, it is an essential source of food and a vital living hub.

Other areas also have a solid infrastructure. The area around 8th Avenue in Brooklyn's Sunset Park is lined with Asian grocery stores.

The most important thing about living abroad is, after all, food. 

When you first move to New York, make sure to check the locations of nearby Korean markets before finding a place to live. It's common to regret getting a home in a place far from grocery shopping later on.