How Local Supermarkets Have Become Koreans’ New Favourite Restaurants,

With lines amongst industries blurring, an increasing number of supermarkets have transformed themselves into “grocerants” — a term coined combining grocery and restaurants — stocking shelves with ready-to-cook foods and offering in-store dining. “It’s beyond just a food stand where people cook for you. Including the quality and freshness of the food, it feels more like a full-service type of restaurant,” said a 31-year-old Hwang Young-ju, who said she enjoys the eateries after a round of grocery shopping.


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