Korean superstore set to open largest UK site in Manchester Arndale

CGI of Oseyo Arndale

Manchester Arndale will welcome a new 13,000 sq ft unit on July 20, when Korean supermarket, Oseyo, opens up in the former first floor H&M unit.

Oseyo Arndale will be the supermarket group’s largest UK store, stocking a range of Korean brands across noodles, dumplings, dried seaweed & veg, snacks, powder & mixes, sauces & spices, tea, rice & grains, and drinks including Rice Wine and Soju in original and flavoured variations and non-alcoholic beverages.

Popular brands will include the likes of Bibigo Mandu Dumplings, Samyang Spicy Noodles, Melona Ice Pops (honeydew/coconut & mango ice creams), KSD Rice Wine, Hitejinro Soju, Lotte Milkis, and Jongga Kimchi.

More than a store for purchasing dried goods and Asian-inspired ingredients, Oseyo, the Korean food and culture club, says it will create a shopping experience like no other.

In addition to stocking viral Korean brands, the superstore houses “Oseyo Snaps” a Korean photobooth with viral customisable, editable and printable takeaway pictures available across two themes – Gangnam Nightclub and Hongdae Café.

Oseyo, which means ‘Welcome’ in Korean, will be the largest Asian supermarket in the North – the store is five times larger than the successful Oxford Road store which opened in 2019.

Oseyo store in Battersea

Isaac Kweon, from Oseyo, said: “We’ve received lots of love and support with our existing store in Manchester. The Oseyo team is pulling out all the stops for this megastore in the Arndale, it will definitely be a must-visit destination for all Mancunians.

“Korean foods are in high demand, particularly with the rise of Asian cooking driven through the TikTok generation. In Manchester, there is certainly a demand for an Asian supermarket of this size. The variety of products within our Arndale store is unmatched.”

Isaac added: “We anticipate trending foods including Korean ice cup drinks, mango pancakes, and famed, Samyang Carbonara Noodles, will pull in customers from across the North and beyond.”

David Allinson, Centre Director at Manchester Arndale, said: “We are really excited to welcome Oseyo to Manchester Arndale as we know it will be a major hit with our shoppers. We place great importance on creating an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants to cater for Manchester’s diverse tastes, so Oseyo is a great addition to our line-up.”

The opening of Oseyo Arndale takes the Asian supermarket brand to 12 stores across the UK, the first launched in 2015, with huge UK expansion plans for 2024 and beyond.

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