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Rachel Cho

An Asian/American chain market known as H-Mart sits on Old Denton Road in Carrollton and has recently become popular among high school students. The chain enables people from various ethnicities to tour around. From produce and fresh foods,  to beauty, home appliances, clothing and popular restaurants, visitors are able to gain insight into the Asian lifestyle.

Out of the endless choices of native foods, an essential visit is needed to Omi, a Korean Grill and Bar that offers a wide range of classic traditional dishes. The atmosphere is casual and it’s a great place to come with a group of friends during the evening. The most popular recommended dishes include: LA Galbi, marinated pork belly and Bibimbap (mixed rice). Everyone who goes in comes out with a food coma. The restaurant is worthy of an overall 4 out of 5 stars for a welcoming environment with superb service.

Also within a convenient walking distance is The Face Shop located right beside Omi. The retail is based on South Korean skincare and cosmetics. Products include body, skincare and makeup targeted towards both men and women. As the K-pop industry and Korean appearances have attracted foreigners, The Face Shop appeals through colorful lip tints, a diverse selection of face masks, and the most heated product at the moment: the Cushion Screen Cell, which is a lightweight compact foundation inspired from high-end brands sold at reasonable prices. Mostly teens and middle-aged women pay visits. Rated 4 out of 5 stars, employees shower customers with multiple samples, and help them gain a glimpse of the products.

Furthermore, Sing Box Karaoke is unique and allows any ethnicity to sing along to traditional and pop music with the lyrics provided. The dark atmosphere with confined space allows customers to feel comfortable when singing their lungs out. Charged by the hour, customers have more than enough time to have fun with friends after dinner. The karaoke bar is open until after midnight each night, and is worthy of 4 out of 5 stars.

Next up, with desserts ranging from ice cream, pastries, waffles, sweet bread, shaved ice and macaroons, Cafe Brown Sugar is a growing hotspot for teens as well as a relaxing spot for all customers. This two-story cafe also includes refreshing drinks with unique flavors. Casual group hangouts should share the big portions of desserts. While enjoying fresh, delicious sweets, Cafe Brown Sugar is a great place to study because of the clean and open atmosphere. The green tea waffle with green tea ice cream is a must; it’s topped with fresh fruit, syrup and whipped cream. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory. While some say the desserts are overpriced, the quantity and quality outweigh the negatives. This cafe gets a well deserved 5 out of 5 stars.

Abe Japanese Restaurant serves a variety of dishes including sushi rolls, takoyaki, tempura, udon, bento boxes and tonkatsu. For sushi lovers, the Abe Tower is top rated among customers containing rice, spicy salmon, avocado, fish eggs, dried seaweed and fish eel sauce. With the end of the meal, a small serving of tart frozen yogurt is a pleasant surprise and acts as a palate cleanser. Abe provides a tasty array of foods, pleases customer’s taste buds, and is honorable of 4 out of 5 stars.

As H-Mart and its surroundings progress as a culturally diverse market, customers of every age seem to want to visit again and again. From entertainment to beauty, fashion to food, the H-Mart plaza does not fail to be a crowd pleaser.