[Update] Aberdeen Centre

The Korean shops at Aberdeen Centre have changed since I last visited in Thanksgiving 2012, which I blogged about here! Last weekend I came back to this mall to find SASA and an updated collection of kpop merchandise at HMart.

SASA (Reopened)
SASA was originally located on the second floor, but now has moved to the top floor.  It is quite a small stall, about as deep as it is wide.

This SASA only sells Laneige products, which is seen on the storefront sign in the center. The store is quite basic, with Laneige products displayed on cases lined against the wall. Only if you are a fan of Laneige would I suggest you coming here, because there is no cute concept or cutely packaged products to see.

HMart
HMart continues to carry beauty products from high end Korean brands such as Laneige, which are in display cases and on glass shelves. Nearby also resides the kpop merchandise.

There are still the main items that were already here from my visit during Thanksgiving, including framed Kim Hyun Joong posters, Super Junior's Sexy, Free & Single album and Big Bang's Alive album. There are also new, smaller, miscellaneous kpop items, including iPhone cases, clocks and stationery of popular bands and actors, such as Lee Min Ho and lots and lots of Kim Hyun Joong.

Directly behind the kpop table is a small cafe in a corner of HMart. This cafe includes a TV that plays current kpop performances that you can watch whole enjoying your food.

Every time I come to Aberdeen, it seems like their Kpop section is shrinking. Hopefully the next time I stop by, it's not extinct!

Aberdeen Centre: Korean Beauty and Kpop Stores

Aberdeen Centre is a large, three story Asian mall that holds restaurants, a food court, Daiso ($2 store), and various shops.  I visit this mall about twice a year, and it was only this past November, on Thanksgiving to be exact, that I realized that there are hints of Korean in Aberdeen Centre.  I have found a Korean grocery store, a Korean beauty store and a food court with a nice TV to watch. The address is 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X, Canada.

HMart

This Korean grocery store chain has stores in the United States and Canada. This HMart is on the ground floor and has a beauty counter, framed Kim Hyun Joong posters and Big Bang CDs.

MQ Cosmetics

This small shop is on the top floor and has Korean beauty brands. Don't get MQ Cosmetics confused with MG Cosmetics on the second floor, however, because MG carries Japanese brands only. They don't have many common brands (I asked the one worker and she said they don't carry Tony Moly). I've only seen The Face Shop and SkinFood, as well as brands with which I am not familiar. They also have a The Face Shop poster of Kim Hyun Joong behind the cash register :)

[UPDATE: SASA has reopened, which I blogged about in this post.]
SASA (Closed)
There used to be a SASA store on the second floor that sold Asian cosmetics, but unfortunately this shop closed.  Aberdeen's directory still displays this store, so I temporarily had my hopes up that I would be able to find an ample selection Asian cosmetics.

Food Court
One of the stalls in this Asian food court is a Korean fast food booth. I haven't actually tried out the food here, but what does fascinate me is the TV displayed just above this stall that is constantly showing the latest kpop music videos. Too bad the food court seating area isn't located near this stall. I try to make any excuse (I say I'm going to the bathroom) just to pass by and glance at this TV!

Stop by Aberdeen Centre for a fun, Asian food and shopping experience.  There are plenty of specialty shops, restaurants and food stalls to entertain you for a couple of hours here.