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The new South Shore T&T Supermarket is now open in Brossard and it's massive (PHOTOS)

After much anticipation, the South Shore has a new shopping gem: A brand-new T&T Supermarket opened its doors today at Quartier DIX30 in Brossard.

This is T&T's second location in Quebec and its first in the Montérégie region, expanding its reach beyond Montreal to cater to more food lovers in the area.

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This Montreal depanneur lets you make ramen in-store and it feels like a 7-Eleven in Japan

If you've been to Japan, you know they have an elite convenience store culture. Places like 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and Ministop — their version of a Montreal depanneur — are one-stop shops where you can do everything from pay bills to pick up packages to grab a bite to eat.

We're not just talking about chips and chocolate, either. At konbini (Japanese convenience stores), you can actually find good food, including onigiri, egg sandwiches, fried chicken and — of course — instant ramen, which you can cook yourself in the store and eat there as a quick, inexpensive meal. And, now, you can do the same thing in Montreal.

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A Popular Asian Grocery Store Opened Its First Montreal Location

Montreal is home to countless specialty grocery stores that offer some must-try dishes and products you won't be able to find at just any grocery store in Montreal.

Well, among the many must-try spots to shop at, a new store called Btrust Supermarket is joining the roster of Asian grocery stores in Montreal. The Asian supermarket chain originated in Ontario, with locations in both Toronto and Mississauga.

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This App Lets You Read T&T Supermarket Labels And Translate Asian Grocery Store Products

Navigating the aisles of an Asian grocery store, like T&T Supermarket, without knowing any Chinese (or Korean, or Japanese, for that matter) can often feel like a high-stakes game of food roulette. There's the thrill of chance, the possibility of stumbling on a hidden culinary gem, and, occasionally, the odd misstep of bringing home something completely unexpected.

Is that a tin of sweet lychee or pickled radish? Will that paste elevate your stir fry, or set your mouth on fire? In the past, you might've relied on the goodwill of fellow shoppers or store attendants to demystify your finds, or maybe even based a purchase on the pictures. Now, your smartphone offers a more reliable solution.

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T&T Montreal Is Opening A New South Shore Location — Here's What You Should Know

After taking Montreal by storm, T&T Supermarket has now turned its sights on Brossard. The Asian grocery chain is planning to open a new location in Quartier Dix30 by fall 2024. The move reflects the supermarket’s growing influence in Quebec and an increasing demand for its offerings in the region.

Dix30 is already a magnet for shoppers and will soon house a 5,000 square-metre T&T expanse, amplifying the retail mix of the area. Its proximity to the REM connection means that the Asian supermarket giant is eyeing local shoppers, and casting a wider net to pull in commuters and residents from neighbouring areas.

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T&T Montreal Is Hosting An Asian Night Market With Street Food & Live Performances

The bustle of an Asian night market will soon meet the comforting familiarity of a well-loved supermarket. T&T Supermarket, Canada's largest Asian supermarket chain, is joining forces with Marché de Nuit Asiatique for an extraordinary edition that's set to spice up Montreal's summer nights.

As the sun sets, from August 17 to 20, the sky around T&T will light up with festive lanterns while the air sizzles with the irresistible aroma of over 100 dishes from 30 restaurants and stalls, promising a feast of Asian cuisine, from succulent skewers to fluffy dumplings and refreshing bubble teas.

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A New Japanese Grocery Store Opened In Montreal With Loads Of Anime & Kawaii Products (PHOTOS)

Montreal foodies and fans of Japanese snacks, anime and all things kawaii have a good reason to rejoice with the addition of a new Japanese grocery store located in the heart of Montreal's Plateau.

Kumiz Café Boutique officially opened its doors on April 22 and promises loads of foreign snacks, accessories, stationery, and plush toys inspired by kawaii culture, manga and anime — all of which is affordably priced; ranging from as low as $0.50 up to $89.

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Montreal's New T&T Supermarket Is A Sprawling Wonder — Here's An Inside Look (PHOTOS)

T&T Supermarket officially touched down in Montreal in December 2022 — becoming the biggest T&T in all of Canada — and plans to expand its greater Montreal footprint with a Brossard store opening in 2024.

The original Montreal grocery store spans a whopping 6,500 square metres and offers a wide variety of products and services.

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An Asian Dessert & Craft Market Is Coming To Downtown Montreal

The pungent smell of Myanmar coffee and koji will fill downtown when the first-ever Marché MajesThé Market arrives in Montreal on May 1.

With the goal of promoting Montreal Asian entrepreneurship, the event will feature the fine foods and products from a dozen local artisans and food businesses, including Ri Yuè Célébration, Golden Triangle Coffee, Pâtisserie T.M., Atelier Fleuriste, and others.

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T&T Asian Supermarket Has Chosen Its Montreal Location & It'll Be The Biggest In Canada

T&T Supermarket is headed to the northern part of the island.

After announcing plans for a new supermarket in the Montreal area in late 2021, the company confirmed in January that the new location will open in the borough of Saint-Laurent at 300 avenue Sainte-Croix by the end of 2022.

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T&T's CEO Spoke About Plans To Bring Canada's Biggest Asian Grocery Chain To Montreal

T&T Supermarket, the largest Asian grocery store chain in Canada, with 29 locations across B.C., Alberta and Ontario, is expanding into Quebec.

Known for stocking an array of pan-Asian products, from Filipino sinigang soup to Korean gochujang sauce, the company has announced its intention to open a location somewhere on the Island of Montreal sometime in 2023 and is looking to hire over 300 workers.

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