PAT Supermarket

PAT Supermarket, founded in Toronto and expanded across the Greater Toronto Area—including Mississauga and Thornhill—is recognized as Canada’s first Korean-style supermarket.

What you’ll find:

• Pantry & staples: Korean rice, ramyun, bean pastes, soy sauces, powders, and a variety of noodles.
• Fresh & frozen: Kimchi, pickles, rice cakes, a wide frozen seafood selection (e.g., mackerel, pollack, monkfish).
• Snacks & confectionery: Popular brands like Nongshim, Lotte, Crown, Haitai, Samyang, Wang, Surasang.
• Household & personal-care: Toothbrushes, diapers, masks, towels, incense, gloves, etc.

Store & service notes:

• Online shopping requires visiting a physical store to complete purchases, indicating emphasis on in-store experience.
• Weekly flyers indicate promotions; a recent Canada Day flyer shows seasonal discounts.
• Some customers report variable quality—e.g., mold in TooGoodToGo surplus bags, suggesting occasional inconsistency.

Overall evaluation: PAT Supermarket is a well-established destination for Korean and Asian food shoppers who appreciate variety, authenticity, and access to frozen seafood and pantry staples. Physical stores are central, with strong Korean food community presence. Prospective shoppers should check freshness in clearance items and confirm selection in-store before purchase.