T&T Supermarket Expands Bay Area Presence with New Millbrae Location, Bringing Jobs and Diverse Food Staples

T&T Supermarket, Canada's premier Asian grocery chain, is establishing a strong presence in Millbrae with the opening of its third Bay Area location, scheduled for winter 2026. According to a PR Newswire, the new storefront is slated to span 52,000 square feet at Friendship Plaza (95 Murchison Dr. and 135–143 South El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA), aiming to serve a diverse clientele, including the communities of San Bruno, San Mateo, and Palo Alto. CEO Tina Lee underscored the strategic choice of Millbrae, noting, per PR Newswire, "Finding large retail format real estate in the Bay Area takes time. I have had my eye on Millbrae for awhile – it's a great spot to serve families living in the peninsula and well spaced between our San Francisco and San Jose locations." T&T's blueprint for expansion doesn't stop there; upcoming stores in San Jose, San Francisco, Irvine, and Chino Hills are also on the docket, as a milestone in the company's US growth trajectory. The hybrid grocery-restaurant concept promises to offer patrons not only a variety of Asian food staples but also a gastronomic experience akin to dining out. Shoppers can expect a self-serve hot food bar, a made-to-order street food section with fresh Chinese crepes and Taiwanese-style rice rolls, and a bakery boasting over 200 types of freshly baked goods and desserts. Additionally, an exclusive selection of Asian spirits, including Korean soju and Japanese sake, will cater to beverage enthusiasts. In an Instagram post by the T&T Supermarket, excitement buzzes around the "unique shopping experience" arriving in Millbrae. "Millbrae (and San Bruno, San Mateo, and Palo Alto) friends, get excited because we are bringing T&T's unique shopping experience right to your neighbourhood," the post reads. While the physical store is under construction, customers can get a jumpstart on their grocery shopping by visiting tntsupermarket.us, highlighting the online availability of dried goods, with fresh delivery options coming soon.