The Best Korean Grocery Stores Near Disneyland: A Local's Guide to H Mart and A.R. Supermarket

When I plan a family barbecue, I do not automatically go to the same Korean market for everything. H Mart is part of my weekly grocery routine. A.R. Supermarket, also known as Arirang Market, is the separate stop I make when a birthday or family gathering calls for marinated galbi.

For Disneyland visitors, the choice depends less on which market is better and more on what you plan to do with the food. H Mart works well for prepared food, snacks, produce, and everyday groceries. A.R. makes more sense when marinated meat is the reason for the trip and you have a kitchen or grill.

Both stores are in Garden Grove and require a drive from the parks. This guide reflects how I use them, including the parking and checkout differences I notice.

H Mart Garden Grove near Disneyland.
H Mart Garden Grove, where I shop for produce, pork belly, and prepared foods.

H Mart Is Part of My Weekly Shopping

I stop by H Mart almost every week. The store is clean and organized, and I know the layout well. Some trips are for a full week of groceries. On other days, I pick up prepared food because I do not want to cook a full meal.

I do not enter with the same list each time. A weekly grocery trip often starts with produce and meat. A quick dinner stop starts with prepared food. Ramen, frozen foods, and snacks usually become additions rather than the sole reason for the drive.

Fresh Vegetables and Seasonal Fruit

The produce section is one of the reasons I keep coming back. The vegetables are fresh, with plenty of variety. This helps when I need several vegetables for Korean dishes in the same shopping trip.

Seasonal fruit is another regular part of my shopping, and watermelon is a summer favorite. I have brought H Mart watermelons home for friends and family and enjoyed their sweetness and juiciness.

Watermelon quality and price vary, so I still check each one before buying. A whole watermelon makes more sense at home or in a rental with a kitchen than in a small hotel room.

Fresh Pork Belly for Cooking at Home

While A.R. is my first choice for marinated galbi, H Mart is where I usually shop for fresh pork belly, or samgyeopsal. The kind I buy for Korean barbecue is fresh, uncured pork belly rather than smoked bacon.

Korean barbecue is one of the meals I prepare when friends visit. I serve grilled pork belly with lettuce, rice, garlic, and ssamjang, a seasoned dipping paste. Having the meat, vegetables, and Korean pantry ingredients in one store helps with the shopping.

Prices change with the cut and weekly promotion, so I check the price per pound and the package weight. Fresh pork belly belongs on the shopping list for a home or rental with a kitchen or approved grill, rather than a standard hotel room.

Kimbap, Kimchi, and Pan-Fried Fish

When I do not want to cook, I often look for kimbap, kimchi, and pan-fried fish in the prepared-food section. These are foods I buy myself, although the selection can change.

H Mart sells kimbap with different fillings. I look at the ingredients and choose the kind I want.

I buy kimchi and pan-fried fish to eat at home. For a hotel stay, I would choose kimbap instead of fish. Reheating fish in a hotel room leaves a noticeable smell, so I do not recommend it as hotel food.

For refrigerated purchases, I follow the storage instructions and plan how to keep them cold on the way back.

Korean Ramen, Frozen Foods, and Snacks

H Mart carries many kinds of Korean instant ramen, frozen foods, and snacks, with different flavors and package sizes to choose from.

Packaged snacks are the simplest choice for a hotel. Ramen depends on whether the room has hot water or a microwave. Frozen foods make more sense in a rental with freezer space and a kitchen.

A Food Court or Bakery Stop

I also like walking through the food court before leaving. If I want to eat before or after shopping, I check the open counters and their menus when I arrive.

The food court serves a different purpose from the prepared-food section. One gives me a place to sit and eat before leaving. The other works when I want to take food home.

The nearby Paris Baguette at 8899 Garden Grove Boulevard is another stop I enjoy for coffee and a pastry after shopping. Check the bakery's official location page because its hours are separate from H Mart's.

A.R. Is a Separate Trip for Family Barbecues

A.R. Supermarket is where I go when a birthday, holiday, or family gathering calls for Korean barbecue. I have served the market's marinated galbi at home for years. Buying the meat already marinated saves a preparation step when I am feeding several people.

Marinated Korean galbi from A.R. Supermarket
Marinated galbi from A.R. Supermarket, one of my regular purchases for family barbecues.

The Marinated Galbi I Buy for Gatherings

The galbi I have served has been tender and flavorful, and guests have asked where I bought the meat. Those meals are why I return to A.R. when planning another barbecue. The recommendation comes from serving the galbi at home, not from comparing every meat counter in Garden Grove.

A.R.'s galbi is sold raw and marinated, so it fits a home or rental with a kitchen or grill rather than a ready-to-eat hotel dinner. I check the package weight, total price, and handling instructions before buying enough for a group.

Side Dishes Alongside the Meat

Before checking out, I also look through the refrigerated side dishes, or banchan. Buying a few alongside the meat helps round out a barbecue without preparing every dish separately.

I usually buy them with galbi rather than make a separate trip for side dishes. This keeps the purchase connected to the meal I am already planning and helps me avoid bringing home more containers than my family will finish.

Container sizes vary, so I check the ingredients, portion size, and storage directions. What works for a family gathering may be more than two people will finish during a short stay.

What to Know Before Driving from Disneyland

Both stores are on Garden Grove Boulevard. Traffic and your starting point affect the trip, so I would not build a tight meal break around a fixed 10- or 15-minute estimate. If you are taking a rideshare, consider the return fare and the grocery bags you will carry back.

Parking and Checkout

H Mart sits in a smaller shopping center. On busy weekends, parking spaces have sometimes felt limited. I would allow extra time to find a spot rather than expect open parking close to the entrance.

A.R. has a larger parking area, including parking behind the market. I appreciate having the rear lot as another option, although an open space is never guaranteed.

Both stores use staffed checkout lanes. I take my cart to an available cashier, and I have paid with cash and by card at both.

Addresses and Current Store Information

Which Market Fits Your Plans?

For a hotel stay without a kitchen, I would start at H Mart and look at prepared foods and packaged snacks. I would choose items that fit the refrigerator space and heating options in the room.

I shop at H Mart for fresh pork belly and go to A.R. for marinated galbi. For a rental with cooking facilities, the decision depends on what you want to cook. There is no need to visit both stores unless your shopping list gives you a reason.

If you want a Korean meal without shopping, storing ingredients, or cooking, a restaurant is the simpler choice.

Continue Planning Near Disneyland

If refrigerator space and cooking facilities matter when choosing a room, read my Disneyland hotel guide. If you prefer to eat Korean food instead of buying groceries, my Korean comfort food guide covers two Garden Grove restaurants I know from repeat visits.

Last checked: August 2026. Prices, hours, and prepared-food selections change. Use the official store pages or call before a special trip. Shopping, parking, and checkout observations reflect my own visits.