
H Mart: The Cookbook
Essential Ingredients, Techniques, and Korean Recipes
$67.01
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
6 October 2026
Summary
The first cookbook from the cult-status Asian grocery store chain is a visual celebration with Korean recipes, ingredient spotlights, cultural deep dives, how-tos, and more.
When the first H Mart opened in 1982, it was just a humble grocery store in Queens, carrying the most basic of Korean ingredients. In the 43 years since then, the tiny shop has grown into America s largest Asian supermarket chain. And for the nearly 20 million Asian Americans living across the country, H Mart has …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781648293382 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1648293387 |
| Author: | Stacey Kwon, H. Mart, Eric Kim |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Artisan Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 6 October 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 305mm |

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Critics Review
“An excellent Christmas gift … [and] also just a great compendium of Korean recipes and cooking techniques.”–Daily Meal, Best Cookbooks of 2026 (So Far)
“H Mart’s debut cookbook is a master class in Korean cuisine… . Readers will find home cook-friendly recipes alongside ingredient info, cooking advice and shopping tips for navigating the aisles of H Mart. It’s both accessible to home cooks and acts as a tribute to folks who grew up with these traditions and flavors.”–Parade
“The book mirrors the experience of walking down a supermarket’s aisles, with chapters organized around produce, seafood, pantry staples, and prepared foods… . Info-rich sidebars invite readers to explore ingredients, techniques, and foodways.” –Publishers Weekly
“The country’s largest international supermarket chain, known for its kaleidoscopic pantry aisles, frozen seafood and neatly packed containers of banchan … is offering shoppers a guide to what they might do once they get everything home. H Mart: The Cookbook contains more than 75 recipes, including a particularly exuberant form of cheesy kimchi fried rice.”–Salon
“I’m genuinely in awe of this cookbook. It’s fresh, playful, and clever, offering an engaging and entertaining introduction to Korean food through the shared perspectives of Korean Americans. Every page is packed with information without feeling overwhelming, making it a book you’ll want to read just as much as you’ll want to cook from it.”–Sarah Ahn, James Beard Award-winning author of Umma
“K-pop opened the world’s ears to Korean music, and its true fans rarely stop at the song–they study the artist, the lyrics, the meaning underneath. Korean cuisine deserves that same curiosity. H Mart opened the door to Korean food in America, stocking the ingredients that make it possible, and now this cookbook goes further–teaching the logic behind the dishes, the techniques, the history in each recipe, so anyone who tasted something they love can finally cook it with real understanding and make it their own.”–Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment
“The story of Korean cuisine in America has its origins in the revolutionary grocery chain we all know and love as H Mart. Now we can hold in our hands a compendium of original recipes and essential information that shows why this cuisine has become an American phenomenon.”–Edward Lee, James Beard Award-winning author of Buttermilk Graffiti and Bourbon Land
“This book isn’t just a catalog of timeless Korean recipes from one of the leading authorities in Korean cuisine. It is also a map written for everyone–one that takes you back to your own family’s kitchen and to the safe contours of home.”–Joanne Lee Molinaro, James Beard Award-winning author of The Korean Vegan and The Korean Vegan: Homemade
Stacey Kwon
About H Mart
H Mart is a family-owned international supermarket chain that began in Queens, New York, in 1982. It has since expanded to over 135 stores across the country. H Mart is recognized as a pioneer in introducing Asian food to America, providing ingredients that connect multicultural communities to their home countries and to each other. The stores feature a wide selection of Asian groceries and prepared foods, alongside common grocery items and seasonal produce found in traditional supermarkets.
The “H” in H Mart originates from its Korean name, Han Ah Reum, meaning “an armful” – signifying an armful of groceries. The company continues to prioritize fresh ingredients and high-quality prepared foods, emphasizing value for its customers. As the largest international supermarket chain in America, H Mart is committed to serving the diverse communities where its stores are located.
About Stacey Kwon
Stacey Kwon is the President of H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in America. Born in Queens, she was raised in New York City, where her father, Il Yeon Kwon, established the first H Mart. Stacey is dedicated to continuing her family’s mission of connecting customers with the ingredients that evoke a sense of home.
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