T&T Grocery - What Is So Good About It?

[Jucius Maximus]

I keep seeing these posts about T&T but I have never been to that store. What is so good about it?

[Siefer999]

its an asian grocery store

many items there can not be found in a typical grocery store where there is usually one (or less) isles for imported oriental products

plus its not the typical asian grocery store. its actually modern, well lit, and somewhat clean. they scan their product too. so think loblaws but a little smaller filled with asian products

[Initial_C]

I think T&T's biggest claim to fame is that it's bigger and cleaner than any other chinese supermarket out there right now. and because it's bigger, it has much more variety in terms of imported goods. you might go to one chinese grocery store and only get a choice of a few bags of imported chips. At T&T, there's a whole aisle of imported chips from China, HK, Japan, Korea, Philippines. Also they have the areas of pre-cooked meals like dim sum, baked goods, cooked chinese food which makes it convenient if u're lazy to cook one particular day.

[Spiderpal93]

More variety and clean. Opens late. Even 24hr on Friday/Saturday at Warden/Steeles location

[JetHeller]

T&T is awesome!

It's like the Asian version of a Dominion. Clean, well lit, tonnes of selection.

The sushi section is very good.

The take-out section is a GREAT value and the selection is very good. You get a really nice meal for $5. The bbq meats are well priced. And I like the dim-sum section too.

Late at night they have the take out foods at a really good low price!

I go there just to eat sometimes!

[Jucius Maximus]

Cool, I like to sample foreign foods and stuff so I will have to visit the local T&T. Thanks!

[Sonbuster]

weirdest location is at promenade mall. the mall is in a predominantly eastern european/ jewish neighborhood. when you walk throught the mall, it occupied with eastern europeans and when you get to the T&T area, whoa , what contrast, lik ei'm in pmall.

[shutterbug]

weirdest location is at promenade mall. the mall is in a predominantly eastern european/ jewish neighborhood. when you walk throught the mall, it occupied with eastern europeans and when you get to the T&T area, whoa , what contrast, lik ei'm in pmall.

Well traditionally T&T has always gone into old mall space. Metrotown used to be the basement of Woodwards. Promenade is old Eaton's space. Although still an odd area to open the first one in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood. I think the Steeles & Warden one is the first free standing custom built T&T.

[UrbanPoet]

t&t is amazing.
=)

[gmark2000]

CLEAN!

[NiftyScent]

Pretty much everyone I know who goes to T&T goes for the cleanliness for a Asian market. Also for their take-out/bakery.

[dasaylay]

Rice boxes with 3 sides :cheesygri

[JetHeller]

Thanks to this post I was inspired to go there tonight for their store closing sale that happens every night around 10:30pm.

I got (sorry if I don't know the names.... I'm not Asian):

- Rice dumpling things wrapped in leaves with beef inside X2
- Honey Pork Ribs
- Black Pepper Pork
- HK Style chicken feet (dim sum) X2
- Stewed Beef Tendon (dim sum)
- Pork spring rolls (dim sum)
- Pork Dumplings pan fried (dim sum)
- Half soya chicken
- 20 piece sushi
- 6 piece sushi
- Spicy Bean Curd

All came to $36!!! Now I have lunch and dinner for a few days! Had the chicken feet and tendon tonight, and it was delicious!!

I love T&T.

[john widow]

Also, when you enter T&T, you feel like you are in hong kong or something....
then you see all the employees are of asian decent.....then you wonder why they don't hire any indians, why you might only see one indian in the entire store if you are lucky..

They also have people who stand around and give out samples.
They also have peaceful harmony flute music playing in the backround as well.

[Decius]

I love T&T. Cheap place to get produce, and also any ingredients for the more unique asian dishes I like. Plus the bakery is un-freakin-believable. Definetly make this white boy too fat if he isn't careful.

[Initial_C]

Well traditionally T&T has always gone into old mall space. Metrotown used to be the basement of Woodwards. Promenade is old Eaton's space. Although still an odd area to open the first one in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood. I think the Steeles & Warden one is the first free standing custom built T&T.

don't forget the one at Middlefield and Steeles too!

[duckdown]

I don't find it THAT clean?

[Siefer999]

I don't find it THAT clean?
compared to the typical chinese grocery store, its f-in spotless :lol:

[rdtx2002]

1. Cheap
2. More Variety
3. Cooked and Uncooked delicacy section

[somemale]

first time I went there with my girlfriend we spent like 1 1/2 hours there!

I grew up in Hk, so going to Tnt really makes me feel at home! Its like having welcome or park n shop in canada!

[little_garlic]

From the web (http://www.tnt-supermarket.com/about/about-e.php)

"T & T"

The first "T" stands for Tawa Supermarket Inc., a California based Asian supermarket chain of 21 stores. The second "T" represents Uni-President Enterprises Corp., a public company and one of the top 10 conglomerates in Taiwan. The Chinese name of Uni-President is pronounced "Tung Yee". Both Tawa and Uni-President are major shareholders of T & T Supermarket Inc. and they are joined by a number of Canadian investors.

Corporate Profile

To many Canadians, T & T Supermarket is the embodiment of the taste of Asia. It differs from other supermarkets by featuring many uniquely Asian food products not available in other retail outlets.

Shopping at T & T is like taking a journey through parts of Asia where one finds fresh mangoes from the Philippines, crispy snacks from Japan, sauces from Hong Kong, noodles from Taiwan, spices from Thailand and a variety of flavours from China and other Asian countries.

A favourite stop among shoppers at T & T is the seafood department where fresh fish, shrimps and crabs swim in large holding tanks waiting to be chosen by discerning customers. Other exciting finds include the giant elephant clam (Geoduck) with its long trunk, lobster and Alaskan king crab, all gleaming and delectable.

Operation

Freshness and customer satisfaction are the two anchor-stones of the T & T operation. The focus is on quality, innovation and on-going improvement in product selection, customer service and shopping convenience to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction.

In addition to the many departments found in a regular supermarket, T & T distinguishes itself by having an in-house bakery, an Asian deli, a Sushi and a Chinese BBQ department.

The approach has proven successful and T & T has continued to grow.

Growth

T & T Supermarket Inc. is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia. In 1993, the first T & T was opened in Burnaby's famous "Metropolis at Metrotown" shopping centre in Greater Vancouver.

Rapid expansion followed and with six stores in Greater Vancouver, T & T crossed the BC province and ventured east in 1999 to open a store in Calgary. In 2000, T & T added a new store in Greater Vancouver at the reputable Coquitlam Centre shopping Mall.

In 2002, T & T established its foothold in Canada's eastern region by opening its ninth store at the prestigious Promenade Shopping Centre in Thornhill, Greater Toronto. Before the end of the year, another T & T opened in Edmonton's West Edmonton Mall, the world's largest indoor entertainment and shopping centre.

T & T is now a household name among many ethnic Canadians. It is also gaining recognition and popularity within segments of the mainstream community.

Since its inauguration over 10 years ago, T & T has received excellent support and co-operation from suppliers and real estate developers across Canada. They believe in the T & T business proposition and have stood steadfastly by T & T as it makes its mark on Canada's grocery retail industry. They are T & T business partners and as T & T grows, suppliers and real estate developers also prosper, sharing the success of T & T.

T & T's spectacular expansion has meant that it is now Canada's largest Asian supermarket chain. It has 8 stores in Greater Vancouver, 2 stores in Alberta (one each in Calgary and Edmonton) and 4 stores in Greater Toronto, making a total of 14 stores in the chain

[gmark2000]

first time I went there with my girlfriend we spent like 1 1/2 hours there!

I grew up in Hk, so going to Tnt really makes me feel at home! Its like having welcome or park n shop in canada!
I feel the same way about London Drugs (in BC & AB). I'd be all over this place if they came to Ontario.

[Ducky]

i agree with all the posts about t&t...except that the prices are CHEAP...they aren't...most other asian supermarkets are cheaper in price....but hey, clean is #1 priority...=)

[rc51]

Anyone know where the Calgary location is? Still fairly new here and haven't found it yet..but we're in the south, so I'm assuming it might be NW or NE?

Can you get the BBQ pork and duck by the pound there? I used to get this as a staple when I grew up in Vancouver and when living in Wpg.... they used to chop it up right there in front of you. YUMMMY!!!!! :D :D :D

Looks like I'll be driving around trying to find it on Sat..while the wife is in class.

[little_garlic]

Anyone know where the Calgary location is? Still fairly new here and haven't found it yet..but we're in the south, so I'm assuming it might be NW or NE?

(Pacific Place)
#800 - 999 36th St. N.E.,
Calgary, Alberta T2A 7X6
Store hours:
Monday - Friday
9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Phone: 403.569.6888
Fax: 403.569.6636

[Tolwyn]

Calgary location is in the NE, across from Marlbourgh Mall. It's right beside CMP Classic GM Dealership. Pretty easy to find, but traffic is a nightmare if you use the main roads; use the back roads if you know them.

Yes, they do have a BBQ section just outside of the main store itself that serves all the usual goodies.

[Supershyguy]

first time I went there with my girlfriend we spent like 1 1/2 hours there!

I grew up in Hk, so going to Tnt really makes me feel at home! Its like having welcome or park n shop in canada!


I feel exactly this way. Park n shop all the way.

[warlockdilemma]

Its CLEAN but not cheap.....and the staff is bit more friendly compared to other asian stores

[BD006]

Its CLEAN but not cheap.....

That's what I was going to say.
But, you do pay for the variety, cleanliness and the other services/prepared food all in one place.
Personally, I'm not that big a fan of their bakery though. They have quite a bit of stuff, but it seems to me the quality never seems to be on par with smaller, cheaper bakeries.

[thelefteyeguy]

I don't find it THAT clean?

it's comparable to Dominions and Loblaws

however it's somewhat more clustered than it use to be. At times, there is hardly any walking room, not because it's usually packed but lots of free food counters and such

Compared to the asian supermarkets at No Frills (Midland and Steeles), the 2 supermarkets at Market Village, the supermarket at Denison & Kennedy, the new guy at Kennedy (north of hwy 14), T&T wins hands down for lighting and cleaniness.

Price wise it's higher by a bit...but i like the clientiale it serves...ppl that can pay a little more are less pushy


btw...they have plenty of hand held carts...can't say that for No Frills...they hire a bunch of kids that don't care about anything...but if you want to buy groceries cheaper and dont care about the service and lack of respect the young staff gives you...well go to No Frills.

[sine]

T&T, like any grocery store, is hit or miss for their prices. Some of their produce prices are extremely cheap. I bought some portabellas there for (i think) $1.99 where they are $3 at any other major grocer. You just have to know what the value of things is.

[eelfliw]

I usually go to T&T just before they close as they discount the cooked foods. You can pickup a big plate of sushi for $10 or bag of steamed buns for $4.

[taro-chan]

Where else can you get a case of 24 Cream Soda for 12.99?!
=D

I love T&T.... lol

[ayeung]

I hate to go to Chinese grocery store coz they all smell (I hate the stale smell) and somewhat dirty imo. In fact, they are like Chinese-Vietnamese grocery store while T&T is like Taiwanese-Japanese style, which is clean, tidy, and more variety. So, now we've T&T in Mississauga, I will not go to the other 2 any more. They also have pre-packed fresh chinese soup ingredient & steam dishes, which is really great for young couples (like me who don't really know how to cook). Now I cook soup once a week and cook dinner more often.

However, I think their dim sum sucks.

[Supershyguy]

I hate to go to Chinese grocery store coz they all smell (I hate the stale smell) and somewhat dirty imo. In fact, they are like Chinese-Vietnamese grocery store while T&T is like Taiwanese-Japanese style, which is clean, tidy, and more variety. So, now we've T&T in Mississauga, I will not go to the other 2 any more. They also have pre-packed fresh chinese soup ingredient & steam dishes, which is really great for young couples (like me who don't really know how to cook). Now I cook soup once a week and cook dinner more often.

However, I think their dim sum sucks.


is so sad. I just found out the opened last week. lol I am so slow.

[dmatthew]

T&T rocks
definitely a good place to go if you have the munchies

Not to mention that the meats you can buy there are awesome as well. They have like BBQ marinated ribs, chicken and porkchops

As Borat would say "VERY NICE"

[Jucius Maximus]

Holy Cow, I went to the local T&T today and was really impressed! Like Pacific Mall but local!

It was incredibly busy and I really wanted some of that takeout food because it smelled sooo good but the lineup was just too long. I saw maybe 4 white people in there and they must have felt so out of place.

Wow, I will definitely have to go back there just before closing time so I can pick up some of that nice looking takeout!!

Thanks for the tips everyone!

[Jucius Maximus]

Man, I showed up again at T&T half an hour before closing, hoping to pick up some asian food for cheap.

The whole cookery area was already closed and cleaned up. :(

How early before closing should I go if I want cheap asian food?

[M.D.]

T&T is da bomb!

[red_roses101]

Cleaner...definitely. I went to Yuan Ming, wow...the fish area was dirty. They had an empty box of crabs...still some shells there. Also YM's butchers should speak english, we wanted the bones removed...don't say no problem, then yell something "no bones, too much!". I was looking at buying some salmon, I think T&T was $4.87/lb (my guess) and YM was like $4.29/lb.

[warlockdilemma]

Man, I showed up again at T&T half an hour before closing, hoping to pick up some asian food for cheap.

The whole cookery area was already closed and cleaned up. :(

How early before closing should I go if I want cheap asian food?

I go to the warden/steeles one at around 9:30 pm and they have the leftover going for as low as $3.99..........

[somemale]

Schweps Cream soda is the best soda ever.

[loungegirl]

I was at Promenade Mall's T&T yesterday and bought a small box of 'white pheonix/chicken feet' at their cold-cuts appetizer counter. The lady put a few pieces in a box, weighed it, comes back and removed ONE chicken feet from the box then gives it to me. I was like "what the.....?" Are they that stingy - they can't give one extra piece even if it weighs slightly over (than the amount for a small box)? It was near closing time too. Any other take-out counters I'm normally used to people throwing in extras; never removing if it's just a bit more.

[Jucius Maximus]

I go to the warden/steeles one at around 9:30 pm and they have the leftover going for as low as $3.99..........
I went to Central Pkwy in Mississauga. I guess they operate differently.

[gman]

1. It is a chinese supermarket that is clean (comparing with other chinese store).

2. It takes credit card. Most (if not all others) chinese supermarket does not.

3. Its cashier seems to be more educated and can speak much better English (comparing other chinese supermarket).

4. It operates late. At least 10pm in weekday when most supermarket are closed.

5. Comparing with other supermarket that operates late, their price is good.

6. Discounted hot food, bakery after 7pm. A Japanese box set for around $4 to $5.

7. Good food court (the one in Middlefiend and Steeles). I don't know where else has a better food court. It has Chinese (different type of Chinese food), Korean, Japanese. They serve food that I did not see that in other food court.

8. They may not have the best price but they are not expensive comparing some other supermarket such as Dominion or Sobeys.

9. It is close to where I live. Location, location, location.

[boubouq]

Schweps Cream soda is the best soda ever.

I agree! I just got a bottle the other day to try it and I like it. I also love the egg custard tarts from the bakery. It's just a fun place to look around. When I was there last week it looked even better than usual as they were getting all the New Year celebration goods ready!
My kids love going to T&T and always get Pocky sticks from the candy isle. The strawberry ones are good.

[ronny1980]

Is the T&T downtown 24hrs?

[d_jedi]

I'm not a fan of T&T.. it's the closest supermarket to me, but I very, very rarely go there.. prices are high (esp. compared to No Frills), and service is not great (I get dirty looks sometimes, and the cashiers do not speak English well..)

No Frills FTW :D

[kmd10533]

the mississauga location is SO disappointing for take out foods..I find the sushi horrible..

[Havo]

T&T is awesome... they carrty many asian products that aren't normally found in other grocery stores. It's modern and some what cleanly compared to other asian stores. As for the take out food... I have never bought any from there and never plan to. Doesn't seem to appealing. It's all about the junk food :cheesygri

[MoonDoggy]

i usually buy bottle drinks (on sale) and the hot food. pretty good place to grab some cheap breakfast/lunch. there are enough variety that keeps me going back.

anyone know if they're planning to open a T&T closer to the 400/401 area? Most of them are quite a drive for me from home :(

[ronny1980]

Is the T&T downtown 24hrs?

anyone?

[Spiderpal93]

anyone?

NOooooo!


222 Cherry Street ,
Toronto, ON M5A 3L2
Store hours:
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Phone: 416.463.8113
Fax: 416.463.0683

[Siefer999]

NOooooo!


222 Cherry Street ,
Toronto, ON M5A 3L2
Store hours:
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Phone: 416.463.8113
Fax: 416.463.0683

That location should have a mini shuttle bus (ikea style) that picks up people at like broadview or pape subway station and drops them off at the T&T. Even if they just did this temporarly, it would attract a lot of new people and when it gets warm, they could set up tables in an outdoor patio area where the old people could chillax.

[rong_feng]

That location should have a mini shuttle bus (ikea style) that picks up people at like broadview or pape subway station and drops them off at the T&T. Even if they just did this temporarly, it would attract a lot of new people and when it gets warm, they could set up tables in an outdoor patio area where the old people could chillax.

yeah and prob buy a hot coffee and read the newspaper with their equally old friends and chatting all day about their grandchildrens' accomplishments while taking up the seats and dont buy anything else for the rest of the day.

They are going to move from gerrard square mall or the former mcdonalds to there.

[kmd10533]

T&T is awesome... they carrty many asian products that aren't normally found in other grocery stores. It's modern and some what cleanly compared to other asian stores. As for the take out food... I have never bought any from there and never plan to. Doesn't seem to appealing. It's all about the junk food :cheesygri

I'm curious-what are the junk food items I should try?

[nalababe]

We go to the Cherry street site every other week (I rotate with our local Dominion). We like it because it is very clean...at least comparable to my local Dominion (in Leaside).

Prices are cheap, but you have to put it in context. Products that are staples in the various asian cuisines are far cheaper than they are at Dominion...though they may be more expensive than other Asian grocery stores. Take King Oyster mushrooms for example. At T&T I get 2x-3x the amount of mushrooms when compared to Dominion.

Of course, we go for the fun factor of buying things that I cannot get at my local store.

[wolverine07]

I go there for the Ito En green iced tea, generally its cleaner and there is alot of selection. Plus they are open late. Those are the positives.

[ssainani]

the downtown location is totally dead

i wonder when they'll adjust the hours

[shopGirl]

H-Mart is opened now.....
Yonge/North of 16th.
Galleria is closing down :(

its the new Korean Version of TNT
supposedly its very clean and has very unique items.

[shadomoon]

Galleria is closing down?? Do you know when? I thought they just expanded a year or so ago.

I guess it's to make way for condos.

[langong]

things I like about T&T
bakery, dimsum, clean floor, fresh vegies, meat & seafood dept. not blah, fast checkout, free parking
thing I don't like : toonie for buggy, small parking spaces (Mavis one) hard to fine one specially weekend afternoon.

[Atomic Chip]

prices are high (esp. compared to No Frills), and service is not great (I get dirty looks sometimes, and the cashiers do not speak English well..)

Also its too crowded.

[hellodan]

Also its too crowded.

You go at the wrong times :)

[bythehour]

Also its too crowded.

Never go to the Warden & Steeles location; never go during the weekend.

go to the cherry st. location (old Knob Hill Farms space) on a weekday. No problems.


I love T&T. It's like Loblaws for chinamen. Also, all of the staff speak English, albeit some not well, but still a sight better than Spadina or even Markham stores!

[TJ O'Pootertoot]

Galleria is closing down?? Do you know when? I thought they just expanded a year or so ago.

I guess it's to make way for condos.

I hadn't heard there is any closing date...

There ARE plans for massive condo development. That whole plaza will be replaced by a big development with towers over 30 storeys tall but:
a) That's a few years away
b) They say they want to keep some tenants and I'd think Galleria would be high on that list

In the meantime it's relatively business as usual there, I think.

[dighn]

Great place to get asian (mostly Chinese) food. We love it. Although I do think their takeout/cooked food is subpar with little consistency in quality. But maybe it's just that location.

[CodecX81]

The one I go to gives me free random food gifts whenever I spend over like $75 or something.

Usually its a random snack pastrie or rice or something.. but its free and its usually something I would never go out and buy on my own.. so it introduces me to new things.

T&T is awesome!

[gherikill]

I hadn't heard there is any closing date...

There ARE plans for massive condo development. That whole plaza will be replaced by a big development with towers over 30 storeys tall but:
a) That's a few years away
b) They say they want to keep some tenants and I'd think Galleria would be high on that list

In the meantime it's relatively business as usual there, I think.

It is to steal the business from Chinatown East aka Triad gang murder territory.
There is a huge Chinese population around Gerrard and Broadview and they are not going to drive to Markham to go to a T & T.

[zwanzig]

don't buy any cooked food in T & T... you'll get a diarrhea from it!

Well I am referring to the T & T in Vancouver... not sure about other locations though.

[somemale]

Galleria is closing down?? where did you hear this?

[malaujai]

the best part about T&T is going after 9pm when you are hungry.

all their 'cooked' foods are on sale. its a great place for the munchies. of course, during the day, you can buy these also and their selection of junk food is great.

only real downside to T&T is parking. the. parking. lots. suck. hard.

[BD006]

only real downside to T&T is parking. the. parking. lots. suck. hard.

True.

I generally go to the one at Middlefield and Steeles, and I usually park at the Shoppers just to avoid the mess.

[bythehour]

the best part about T&T is going after 9pm when you are hungry.

all their 'cooked' foods are on sale. its a great place for the munchies. of course, during the day, you can buy these also and their selection of junk food is great.


yeah, but the food is mediocre at best when fresh, and pretty awful by the end of the day...

[SoGood]

prices are a bit higher, but its the glam and the fact taht you can get many things there.
like specialty treats, specialty drinks. cooked food. hell even comforters!!!

[dokie]

I saw a sign last week..I work on HUNT Club East/ Riverside

a co-worker mentioned they will be one there shortly..

damn I can't wait...I'm not cooking lunch anymore..there lunch is great..

[Jucius Maximus]

T&T Represents China's Problems:

Tibet & Taiwan :twisted:

[AcidBomber]

man, T&T is AWESOME!

Look at them go! Is jam packed even at like 10 PM at night! :cheesygri


Vancouver -> Calgary -> Edmonton -> Toronto -> Ottawa.
Coast -to- Coast! :razz:

[bobbiemac]

The Cherry street location's the best. Clean, easy to get to (especially for downtowners) and MUCH LESS crowded. Can't emphasize the last point enough. Trying to work through the Markham and Steeles store on a weekend was insanity. I've heard that the Cherry street location has slightly less selection, but it seems to be just as good to me.

Oh, and of course the samples...every T&T offers a tonne of samples.

[Bordello]

I saw a sign last week..I work on HUNT Club East/ Riverside

a co-worker mentioned they will be one there shortly..

damn I can't wait...I'm not cooking lunch anymore..there lunch is great..
Where could they possibly put it at the intersection of Hunt Club & Riverside (near where the Cognos building is)? Where did you see the sign?

I can't wait for them to open though.

[Ducky]

the prices at the downtown location is also more expensive...not by much but it adds up...=)

i think the promenade location is the best....good size...not as crowded...but they don't have a dim sum section...

warden/steeles is by far the worst...it's a zoo in there...

markham/steeles...it's somewhere in the middle

mississauga....small but not that crowded...small parking lot...


The Cherry street location's the best. Clean, easy to get to (especially for downtowners) and MUCH LESS crowded. Can't emphasize the last point enough. Trying to work through the Markham and Steeles store on a weekend was insanity. I've heard that the Cherry street location has slightly less selection, but it seems to be just as good to me.

Oh, and of course the samples...every T&T offers a tonne of samples.

[thelefteyeguy]

Markham & Steele for me...it's not really that crowded ...compared to Warden and Steeles...lineups in the display aisles are a huge turnoff (even with all cashiers open)

All giant grocers should be envious of Warden & Steeles TnT

[nalababe]

the prices at the downtown location is also more expensive...not by much but it adds up...=)

i think the promenade location is the best....good size...not as crowded...but they don't have a dim sum section...

warden/steeles is by far the worst...it's a zoo in there...

markham/steeles...it's somewhere in the middle

mississauga....small but not that crowded...small parking lot...

The downtown maybe more expensive, but it is less expensive than the comparable dominion or sobeys...so unless you want to spend the extra time to hike up North, then a few pennies are worth it.

[cfuttlo]

Warden and Steeles is the best location.

The crowd and line ups gives it a better feeling. That place is always packed and is always busy so you know what you're buying is fresh.

The downtown location has the cheapest prices because it's in a crappy location and isn't busy.

[happily_married]

The downtown location has the cheapest prices because it's in a crappy location and isn't busy.

I don't think so.

I did a comparison on the fresh baked bread/buns, and I found out the downtown location is at least 10 cents more than the other location.

What item has cheaper price in the downtown location? Your statement is very misleading without proves.

[boonjaca]

The Cherry street location's the best. Clean, easy to get to (especially for downtowners) and MUCH LESS crowded. Can't emphasize the last point enough. Trying to work through the Markham and Steeles store on a weekend was insanity. I've heard that the Cherry street location has slightly less selection, but it seems to be just as good to me.

Oh, and of course the samples...every T&T offers a tonne of samples.

That location is only easy to get to if you have a car but I did hear that they have shuttle buses at 3 or 4 locations around Toronto, one place I heard is CityPlace. The great thing about the location is that you can always find parking unlike the Warden/Steeles location.

[thelefteyeguy]

I don't think so.

I did a comparison on the fresh baked bread/buns, and I found out the downtown location is at least 10 cents more than the other location.

What item has cheaper price in the downtown location? Your statement is very misleading without proves.

i dont think the downtown location makes their own baked goods...i think it's brought down from Warden and Steeles

[PCDawg]

Warden and Steeles is the best location.

The crowd and line ups gives it a better feeling. That place is always packed and is always busy so you know what you're buying is fresh.

The downtown location has the cheapest prices because it's in a crappy location and isn't busy.

You gotta be kidding me.The parking lot is a joke anytime of the day. Tons of people that cant drive and alot of asian women double park and take up 2 spots.

I dread going there as I sometimes had to drop my wife off at TD bank last year when she was working there. Good thing not anymore. Got a couple nice battle scars and free paint samples on my car doors as people open their doors too wide and marked up my car. :evil:

N the summer when they have the late hour shopping, I can believe how busy it is at 11pm on a friday!! Its like no one sleeps and just goes and shops.
I dont think its midnite snack cravings at all either.

Cherry street location is good, its huge and attracts not only asian customers but alot of other nationalities. The parking lot is not a zoo as well.

The main reason why people goto T&T is that they have everything all in one place and its more convenient to get ALL you need at once.

[happily_married]

i dont think the downtown location makes their own baked goods...i think it's brought down from Warden and Steeles

so then it would have a higher price on the baked goods?

well my argument is the product in the downtown location is not the cheapest.

[Ducky]

i'm comparing apples to apples....=)

you're comparing apples to oranges...=)

The downtown maybe more expensive, but it is less expensive than the comparable dominion or sobeys...so unless you want to spend the extra time to hike up North, then a few pennies are worth it.

[aimfox]

Thanks to this post I was inspired to go there tonight for their store closing sale that happens every night around 10:30pm.

I got (sorry if I don't know the names.... I'm not Asian):

- Rice dumpling things wrapped in leaves with beef inside X2
- Honey Pork Ribs
- Black Pepper Pork
- HK Style chicken feet (dim sum) X2
- Stewed Beef Tendon (dim sum)
- Pork spring rolls (dim sum)
- Pork Dumplings pan fried (dim sum)
- Half soya chicken
- 20 piece sushi
- 6 piece sushi
- Spicy Bean Curd

All came to $36!!! Now I have lunch and dinner for a few days! Had the chicken feet and tendon tonight, and it was delicious!!

I love T&T.

Wow, I see you love Chinese food!

[Jucius Maximus]

My main problem with T&T is their handling of the raw meat.

If you go to the meat counter, the guys wear these gloves to handle the raw meat. When you order, they get a plastic bag and hold it with the raw meat gloves, then pile the meat into the bag, and then put the pricing sticker on it with the same gloves that handled the raw meat.

This process causes the outside of the bag to become contaminated with raw meat, as they do not double-bag it. I don't want to imagine what kind of bacteria are growing in T&T's shopping carts and plastic baskets!

For me, I always get an empty bag from the fruits & veggies section and have the meat counter guy put his dirty bag directly into the clean bag that I have waiting.

[Siefer999]

My main problem with T&T is their handling of the raw meat.

If you go to the meat counter, the guys wear these gloves to handle the raw meat. When you order, they get a plastic bag and hold it with the raw meat gloves, then pile the meat into the bag, and then put the pricing sticker on it with the same gloves that handled the raw meat.

This process causes the outside of the bag to become contaminated with raw meat, as they do not double-bag it. I don't want to imagine what kind of bacteria are growing in T&T's shopping carts and plastic baskets!

For me, I always get an empty bag from the fruits & veggies section and have the meat counter guy put his dirty bag directly into the clean bag that I have waiting.
expect every shopping cart from every store to be filthy. you should probably be wearing gloves to push the cart if you are paranoid.

newly designed canadian tires have wet wipes at the cart area so you can wipe down the baby area. dominion and a few other grocery stores have baggies and tissue around their meat sections of their store.

you should be more concerned about the conveyor belt at the checkout at all grocery stores. they touch everything. cashiers should have a spray bottle with a disinfecting/sanitizing solution in it along with paper towel or j-cloth at every till. unfortunately you don't see that too often.

its not t&t that is the problem, its the whole grocery store industry and though there are small steps that some places have taken to help remedy these problems, no one company has been able to consistently have standards in place that they can get all of their people to consistently follow

[wolverine07]

T&T is probably the cleanest Grocery Store chain you will find in the Asian market. Infact it is cleaner than the Dominion I go to, no store is perfect.

[Spray]

LOL
Man anyone who went to Riverdale know's exactly what he's talking about.
Unless it was a tuesday, that KFC was absolutely PACKED. The older asians would come in and buy dozens of the toonie tuesdays to take home.

Wait what former mcdonalds?

My office is near downtown T and T, I'll check it out. I'm used to going into the smaller stores that are hit or miss.

yeah and prob buy a hot coffee and read the newspaper with their equally old friends and chatting all day about their grandchildrens' accomplishments while taking up the seats and dont buy anything else for the rest of the day.

They are going to move from gerrard square mall or the former mcdonalds to there.

[Siefer999]

LOL
Man anyone who went to Riverdale know's exactly what he's talking about.
Unless it was a tuesday, that KFC was absolutely PACKED. The older asians would come in and buy dozens of the toonie tuesdays to take home.

Wait what former mcdonalds?

My office is near downtown T and T, I'll check it out. I'm used to going into the smaller stores that are hit or miss.

they tore the mcdonalds down and rebuilt a new modern one at the SW corner of the gerrard square parking lot.

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they should really do some advertising for the downtown location. it seems everytime i go there its kindof empty.

[superping]

Their cake teastes very good too. A bit Pricey but really yummy ... one of the yummiest cake I ever had.

[thelefteyeguy]

Their cake teastes very good too. A bit Pricey but really yummy ... one of the yummiest cake I ever had.

hehe...you need to try new places

[duckdown]

I don't know whats so good about it; I find it filthy

I guess people sacrifice cleanliness for saving a few pennies on the dollar

[cfuttlo]

I don't know whats so good about it; I find it filthy

I guess people sacrifice cleanliness for saving a few pennies on the dollarI don't know which T&T you have been going to but the T&T on Warden and Steeles is definitely cleaner than most supermarkets out there.

[thelefteyeguy]

I don't know which T&T you have been going to but the T&T on Warden and Steeles is definitely cleaner than most supermarkets out there.

I think he's in the minority

[i3_dawg]

i think its attractin people to go there because its like an asian loblaws they sell sushi dim sum desserts... ready to eat foods and the normal grocery store.

[Spray]

Just went to the downtown location today.

This place is AMAZING. I spent like an hour there.

Heres a question, I bought a big pack of the pork buns fresh out of the oven (yes they make em there, not bring them down as someone else said).

Do you guys leave these out? or put them in the fridge?

[i3_dawg]

i remember gettin those pork buns, they taste so good. I left mine outside, with the bag sealed up though. I didn't want the bread part to be all hard.

Just went to the downtown location today.

This place is AMAZING. I spent like an hour there.

Heres a question, I bought a big pack of the pork buns fresh out of the oven (yes they make em there, not bring them down as someone else said).

Do you guys leave these out? or put them in the fridge?

[wolverine07]

I don't know whats so good about it; I find it filthy

I guess people sacrifice cleanliness for saving a few pennies on the dollar

Interesting opinion, I wonder what you think of Kensington Market if you think that is filthy...obcourse we can all shop at Pusateri's and pay $10 for a loaf of bread.

[Driftwood]

Last time I bought food there, the dim sum was under cooked, and the sushi made me sick. :(

[kmd10533]

there food disgusts me..I last tried some tuna sashimi after giving up on all their sushi and rolls and when I opened the container the tuna was swimming in blood...I'll never go there again.

[azlar2007]

I don't know whats so good about it; I find it filthy

I guess people sacrifice cleanliness for saving a few pennies on the dollar

Um, I wouldn't really consider T&T to be a low end supermarket. I guess you do your grocery shopping at Dominion's...

[lonelydriver]

i don't buy cooked food there. i question their food handling practices

[Jucius Maximus]

Just went to the downtown location today.

This place is AMAZING. I spent like an hour there.

Here is a question for all of you: What is the #1 best T&T location in Ontario for having the largest selection of products, especially in the fresh meals and bakery section?

[Jucius Maximus]

Here is a question for all of you: What is the #1 best T&T location in Ontario for having the largest selection of products, especially in the fresh meals and bakery section?

Anyone?

[nalababe]

i don't buy cooked food there. i question their food handling practices

no worse than Dominion or Loblaws

[CSAgent]

I don't know whats so good about it; I find it filthy

I guess people sacrifice cleanliness for saving a few pennies on the dollar

I guess you never saw the back of a No Frills (I once worked at one back in high school over almost 10 years ago..) or been to any of the Spadina markets in Chinatown downtown Toronto.:|

If you think T&T is unclean, I'd like to see how spotless your own fridge and kitchen is.

[ak-47]

i like their free shuttle bus service from downtown locations to cherry st. t&t

[Siefer999]

i like their free shuttle bus service from downtown locations to cherry st. t&t

where are the locations?

[ak-47]

where are the locations?

here's the schedule

http://www.tnt-supermarket.com/images/bus_schedule_1.pdf

[bobbings]

Wasn't there a problem with the Warden and Steeles TnT where a Chinese radio show was talking about? I think it had something to do with people using their credit cards and debit cards and somehow, they find out later that their information and the card numbers have been stolen and used elsewhere.

They had a few people call in to that show and tell us of their experience. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think it was about a year ago.

I'd go to TnT just because there are so many hot ladies there. lol

[Siefer999]

here's the schedule

http://www.tnt-supermarket.com/images/bus_schedule_1.pdf

they stole my idea about shuttle bus service! that i borrowed from ikea.

too bad it doesnt go into the area that i think it should go to.

[Rembrandt100]

Anyone know of one close to the Yorkdale area? I have an asian market on Keele at Sheppard that I use now but the BBQ section has been closed for 2 weeks now. There is another at Black Creek and Lawerance but The fish selection is not as good as Sheppard.

Dave

[azlar2007]

Anyone know of one close to the Yorkdale area? I have an asian market on Keele at Sheppard that I use now but the BBQ section has been closed for 2 weeks now. There is another at Black Creek and Lawerance but The fish selection is not as good as Sheppard.

Dave

Your closest T&T would be the one at Bathurst/Center in Thornhill :)

[Rembrandt100]

Your closest T&T would be the one at Bathurst/Center in Thornhill :)

thanks

Dave

[Reign]

T&T stands for the country, Trinidad and Tobago.....

[angelove]

Yes, it is cleaner and doesn't smell like rotting fish that much. ^^;

I love the larger variety in J-candy imports and old j-fashion mags (rip off but by Canada's fashion, it's still a year ahead lol)

[kuqdew]

TNT is awesome

I wish they had it in Hamilton!!

[majesus]

T&T, like any grocery store, is hit or miss for their prices. Some of their produce prices are extremely cheap. I bought some portabellas there for (i think) $1.99 where they are $3 at any other major grocer. You just have to know what the value of things is.
YUP! I once saw a sale at TnT on shatake mushrooms (pardon the spelling if incorrect), for $1.99/lbs... They were amazing, my favorite mushroom. They are usually $3.99 or $4.99/lbs.

My GF and I go there because it has what we want in one Asian grocery store. It is a hit or miss for their prices, when things are on sale, they are very well prices, you can buy shrimp , chicken legs, ribs, ground pork, frozen rice balls, Asian Pears, for a very good price... awesome deals sometimes. On the other hand, there are other chinese places that have cheaper prices on instant noodles, drinks and snack foods. But to go from place to place makes me tired.

[li0904426]

Here is the T&T website for Canada:

http://www.tnt-supermarket.com

[Pavel]

Wasn't there a problem with the Warden and Steeles TnT where a Chinese radio show was talking about? I think it had something to do with people using their credit cards and debit cards and somehow, they find out later that their information and the card numbers have been stolen and used elsewhere.

They had a few people call in to that show and tell us of their experience. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think it was about a year ago.

I had my cc compromised a few months ago. It was one that I don't use frequently and T&T is one of the few places that I do buy things with it. Hmm.

[SirAlain]

I phoned the downtown location & the guy said they dont do the shuttle bus anymore. ???

[MS_Project]

Great price, great food :)

[Jucius Maximus]

I had my cc compromised a few months ago. It was one that I don't use frequently and T&T is one of the few places that I do buy things with it. Hmm.

Supposedly they had some kind of big breach at T&T (Mississauga Location) a few months back.

[gretzky99]

I phoned the downtown location & the guy said they dont do the shuttle bus anymore. ???

I'm pretty sure they still do the shuttle bus for the downtown location.
I've never used the service, but last week I've seen the shuttle bus picking up and dropping off passengers. The side of the bus clearly stated it was the shuttle bus for the downtown T&T store.

[tkyoshi]

T&T stands for the country, Trinidad and Tobago.....

Haha where did you hear that? Besides if it was, it would be odd since they have nothing to do with Asian food.

One of the frequently asked questions of T & T Supermarket is about its name - "T & T".

The first "T" stands for Tawa Supermarket Inc., a California based Asian supermarket chain of 21 stores. The second "T" represents Uni-President Enterprises Corp., a public company and one of the top 10 conglomerates in Taiwan. The Chinese name of Uni-President is pronounced "Tung Yee". Both Tawa and Uni-President are major shareholders of T & T Supermarket Inc. and they are joined by a number of Canadian investors.

[Katt_sHe]

I love T & T!! Their seafood is really fresh~~and also the hot food section has a huge variety.;)

[Jucius Maximus]

Haha where did you hear that? Besides if it was, it would be odd since they have nothing to do with Asian food.
T&T is very commonly used in the Trinidadian community and in Trinidad to refer to the country. It's also common in songs from Trinidadian musicians.

(Yes, I am of Trini background ;) )

[maniackjr]

I've seen some other Chinese Supermarket Franchises trying to copy the T&T name. The franchise grew from Vancouver to Toronto, so it is well known within the Chinsese community. A place where you can buy Grocery, freshly made food, baked goods, frozen food, and seafood. Nicely clean as well, and doesn't have that choi smell in the air.

[jayk]

it's great for trying a bit of this and that, due to the large variety of non-white people choices. Also, the takeout area is so cheap esp. if you want a late snack since prices drop even more at night to keep things fresh for the next day.

Not good for boring people though who are afraid of trying anything new.

[IronMac]

I'm pretty sure they still do the shuttle bus for the downtown location.
I've never used the service, but last week I've seen the shuttle bus picking up and dropping off passengers. The side of the bus clearly stated it was the shuttle bus for the downtown T&T store.

Shuttle bus has been canceled. I called them this morning. :(

[Brandon]

I saw a sign last week..I work on HUNT Club East/ Riverside

a co-worker mentioned they will be one there shortly..

damn I can't wait...I'm not cooking lunch anymore..there lunch is great..

I just drove by yesterday and it's now under construction! I actually saw construction start a while ago, but now they have much more excavation equipment there. They're not building any of the structure yet, just digging.

[ncixfan]

There are more details on the Huntclub location here:

http://www.christaggart.com/2009/07/23/huntclub-place-tt-supermarket-plaza/

[pmc]

they have some hawt chinese girls shopping there :idea:

[Jucius Maximus]

Wow, I'm flattered that this thread is still going strong 2.5 years later! :-0

[kai]

they have some hawt chinese girls shopping there :idea:

Yes, from time to time. Most, if not all, Asian girls like to buy a variety of snacks from T&T. Some of them even shop alone! :twisted:

[kai]

Wow, I'm flattered that this thread is still going strong 2.5 years later! :-0

You'd never know. Loblaw just announced the deal with T&T, read here. (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/07/24/loblaw-tandt-takeover.html) We'll see how it goes. :)

[Siefer999]

You'd never know. Loblaw just announced the deal with T&T, read here. (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/07/24/loblaw-tandt-takeover.html) We'll see how it goes. :)

"asian loblaws"... i've always heard people refer to it as an asian dominion

[UrbanPoet]

I still think TNT is the greatest invention ever.

[ZenOps]

Amazing level of varieties of flavours.

Almost every spice imaginable on the globe. Culinary wet dream. China/chinese have always been known for this. Even back to the days when English kings used to pay more in weight in gold for some exotic asian spices.

But me - I still prefer a simple well cooked BBQ duck :)

[duckdown]

Maybe Loblaws will clean this piece of trash up now

[pmc]

"asian loblaws"... i've always heard people refer to it as an asian dominion


that's because they can't pronounce it :D

[teknoluv]

Maybe Loblaws will clean this piece of trash up now
So Loblaws is buying a trash shop just to do the clean up? LOL! No way. They would only spend cash on a chain that is already a success, not even potentially successful but that with proven track records. T & T is bought because they are well run and making VERY GOOD profits.

And I thought that was OBVIOUS ... :roll eyes:

Anyway, this acquisition of T & T by Loblaws speaks volumes, and effectively refute any unreasonable bashing.

[redplanet]

So Loblaws is buying a trash shop just to do the clean up? LOL! No way. They would only spend cash on a chain that is already a success, not even potentially successful but that with proven track records. T & T is bought because they are well run and making VERY GOOD profits.

And I thought that was OBVIOUS ... :roll eyes:

Anyway, this acquisition of T & T by Loblaws speaks volumes, and effectively refute any unreasonable bashing.

+1
also T&T has very good business model, but price-wise is on the high side compared to other asian supermarkets. and i don't think loblaw's acquisition will help either o_O

[gman]

So Loblaws is buying a trash shop just to do the clean up? LOL! No way. They would only spend cash on a chain that is already a success, not even potentially successful but that with proven track records. T & T is bought because they are well run and making VERY GOOD profits.

And I thought that was OBVIOUS ... :roll eyes:

Anyway, this acquisition of T & T by Loblaws speaks volumes, and effectively refute any unreasonable bashing.

They will put an union to it and screw it up.

[teknoluv]

They will put an union to it and screw it up.
They? Who? No corporations would "encourage" unions.

[MasterXan]

They? Who? No corporations would "encourage" unions.

I worked part-time at No Frills back in 2002 and we had unions. it wouldn't be surprising if all Loblaws or any Loblaws affiliates are unionized.

[custy]

TandT carries some products that other Asian grocers may not carry. They have many prepared foods that are ready to consume.

[ferkel]

Loblaws made a really bad decision to pick up T&T imo. For sales of 500 million.. why they are buying the company for 250 million is insane heheheh.

[wolverine07]

You'd never know. Loblaw just announced the deal with T&T, read here. (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/07/24/loblaw-tandt-takeover.html) We'll see how it goes. :)

These things worry me, I hope Loblaws will stay away from running the ship and let T&T continue to do what they do best and that is run an exceptional supermarket chain geared towards the asian demographic. We can only hope.

[Jucius Maximus]

Loblaws made a really bad decision to pick up T&T imo. For sales of 500 million.. why they are buying the company for 250 million is insane heheheh.

With T&T, all you have to do is double the parking and use RFID tags to make check-out faster and sales would be 1000 million! :lol:

[Engi-Nir]

Loblaws made a really bad decision to pick up T&T imo. For sales of 500 million.. why they are buying the company for 250 million is insane heheheh.

increase buying power of products (decrease costs), throw in presidents choice in to T&T lol..

[Jucius Maximus]

increase buying power of products (decrease costs), throw in presidents choice in to T&T lol..

Next thing you know, Galen Weston will be hawking PC Sushi Rolls and Moon Cakes.

[lonelydriver]

Next thing you know, Galen Weston will be hawking PC Sushi Rolls and Moon Cakes.

they sell pc sushi rolls in the prepared food section of my local superstore

[pocketlint59]

they sell pc sushi rolls in the prepared food section of my local superstore

Once we have PC mooncakes, the world as we know it will end.

[teknoluv]

Once we have PC mooncakes, the world as we know it will end.
I don't think so. We already have the Garden Mooncake in Hong Kong since like decades ago. The old school bakeries actually had to learn from their modernized way of manufacturing mooncakes in order to survive the competition.

I'd say as long as they have a good chef, anybody is able to make good mooncake. Yes, they (President's Choice) do have a track record of making lousy "Oriental" products, but at the same time, there are (or were) some good, "authentic" ones, incl. e.g. the Memories of Szechwan spicy peanut satay sauce, and a now discontinued frozen chicken rice dinner once mistakenly labelled "Chow Mein" (they now change it to noodle).

[ferkel]

Once we have PC mooncakes, the world as we know it will end.

hard to predict.. but in Hong Kong, everyone knows the best egg tarts are sold at KFC of all places

[orangetea]

Is T&T = Tone Tai?

[slowtyper]

Loblaws made a really bad decision to pick up T&T imo. For sales of 500 million.. why they are buying the company for 250 million is insane heheheh.


What is with the "heheheh"? It makes the post sound moronic. What are you trying to convey with that?

As for your comment, how do you think company sale values are determined?

[tsatsa]

hard to predict.. but in Hong Kong, everyone knows the best egg tarts are sold at KFC of all places

Really? or are you just kidding?

[ferkel]

Really? or are you just kidding?

No.. no joke.. just google "KFC Egg Tart"
Fast Food places like McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut are kick ass in Asia.

[teknoluv]

Is T&T = Tone Tai?
http://tnt-supermarket.com

[Hairball]

No.. no joke.. just google "KFC Egg Tart"
Fast Food places like McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut are kick ass in Asia.

Indeed, KFC has some good Portuguese style egg tarts in Hong Kong.

I went to Pizza Hut a few times in Hong Kong and I thought it was terrible, the ones I've had in Canada were significantly better.

[bluewaker]

I used to -and still do- shop at the "average" asian supermarket - rather unclean, sorta crappy selection, etc. While T&T offers a change of pace, I don't buy alot of the stuff they offer over the average supermarket and the cleanliness and everything is not necessarily worth that +30-50% cost depending on what you're buying. I've even found a huge box of not-as-fresh fruit. Like, when you're feeling the fruits and looking tat the colour of the vegetables, sometimes the "unclean" asian markets have fresher stuff since they're constantly bringing it in. The lines in those stores are huuuge compared to the lines I've seen at T&T.

Besides that, T&T has alotta good stuff and I agree, having that small place ont he side to eat is nice (although, they ARE expensive compared to other places I've been).

The only real thing to complain about T&T is the price.

[slowtyper]

KFC egg tarts in Shanghai were also OK. People seem to like them, they are popular, but definitely not the best I could find.

[doberman_baby]

One stop shopping of Asian products, from fresh to frozen. A bit disappointed that Stupidstore's parent bought it. Hope T & T does not turn into "T N T" = "The Not To" OR better yet TNT = and explodes!:razz:

[smokieboy]

You all like this place because it's clean?
That should be manditory in all grocery stores. Reason why other stores are not clean is because their customers don't care. No one's complained and I doubt they even had an inspector in some of these places. God knows how they good the pass on their card.>:(

As for cheap produce, you get what you pay for. Use your head people, no one gives something for free these days, especially a huge supermarket.:lol:
I never buy produce from T&T. I've found that their like no frills and some of their produce is not what the number 1 sign states.

Other than that they do have a larger than normal food selection.

[chEap_dealz]

Thanks to this post I was inspired to go there tonight for their store closing sale that happens every night around 10:30pm.

I got (sorry if I don't know the names.... I'm not Asian):

- Rice dumpling things wrapped in leaves with beef inside X2
- Honey Pork Ribs
- Black Pepper Pork
- HK Style chicken feet (dim sum) X2
- Stewed Beef Tendon (dim sum)
- Pork spring rolls (dim sum)
- Pork Dumplings pan fried (dim sum)
- Half soya chicken
- 20 piece sushi
- 6 piece sushi
- Spicy Bean Curd

All came to $36!!! Now I have lunch and dinner for a few days! Had the chicken feet and tendon tonight, and it was delicious!!

I love T&T.

MMM.... chicken feet is great

[ferkel]

T&T Milliken has the nastiest washrooms... I shudder to think how the food prep area looks like

[tabiji]

T&T Milliken has the nastiest washrooms... I shudder to think how the food prep area looks like

The ones at the Promanade are nasty too.

[Jucius Maximus]

I don't think the Mississauga T&T even has washrooms available for customers.

[iceman86]

I goto T&T to hunt for Asain MILFS and to buy pocky sticks.

[teknoluv]

I goto T&T to hunt for Asain MILFS and to buy pocky sticks.
I too go there for Pocky biscuit sticks. However, I am annoyed by not just older women but also young girls who are also checking men out.

[darkprince]

I love that place! Its friggin clean and choices and Dim-Sum all day and afternoon!

Fork! Its the only place my girlfriend enjoys that does not sell clothing and I can actually stay awake and not fall asleep waiting beside the waiting room! :lol:

[rammingman]

I don't think the Mississauga T&T even has washrooms available for customers.

The T & T at Mavis and central parkway has washrooms but every time I go there the floor is wet ( from god knows what) and I'm afraid to touch the doorknob when I leave

[darkprince]

The T & T at Mavis and central parkway has washrooms but every time I go there the floor is wet ( from god knows what) and I'm afraid to touch the doorknob when I leave

And that goes applies to any public washrooms. I never touch the hands/door knobs at those wasshrooms with my bare hand. Paper Towels or kick it open!

[teknoluv]

LOL! Some people just LOVE public washrooms. I for one would avoid them like hell, and visit them VERY rarely. I have been to all 5 T & T supermarkets in the GTA for a total of at least a couple of hundred times over the last 7 years, and have never once used their toilets.

By the way, I wonder who here prepare their meals at home in the washroom?

[Jucius Maximus]

The T & T at Mavis and central parkway has washrooms but every time I go there the floor is wet ( from god knows what) and I'm afraid to touch the doorknob when I leave

Really, where are the washrooms located? I have never seen them.
(I suppose it's because T&T is generally the last thing on my route before I get home, so I never really looked for their washrooms as home is not too far.)

And that goes applies to any public washrooms. I never touch the hands/door knobs at those wasshrooms with my bare hand. Paper Towels or kick it open!

Honestly I have no problems with the washrooms at Costco or Loblaws/Superstore. Though some others I have seen, particularly Future Shop, are just nasty.

[Rx-87]

Once we have PC mooncakes, the world as we know it will end.

It'll just be branded PC, the taste will most likely stay the same.

I won't be surprised if it did happen one day

[Bellyhungry]

I like T&T, but I found that their BBQ food have lots of MSG.

[Jucius Maximus]

It'll just be branded PC, the taste will most likely stay the same.

I won't be surprised if it did happen one day

We already have PC naan bread and ginger beer, so I guess anything is possible.

[Flipcharmer]

I like T&T, but I found that their BBQ food have lots of MSG.

Ugh, here we go again about MSG.

T&T(Mississauga) is by far one of the cleanest Asian grocery stores that I've seen and shopped in but of course their prices are a bit high compared to the other Asian grocery stores.

[dasaylay]

Really, where are the washrooms located? I have never seen them.
(I suppose it's because T&T is generally the last thing on my route before I get home, so I never really looked for their washrooms as home is not too far.)

Back corner of the store between tofu and the bakery.



Honestly I have no problems with the washrooms at Costco or Loblaws/Superstore. Though some others I have seen, particularly Future Shop, are just nasty.

Well, Loblaws bought T&T a couple of weeks ago, though it'll likely remain under the current management. Don't expect the washrooms to magically go to Loblaws/Superstore standards :lol:

[Tacoma]

hard to predict.. but in Hong Kong, everyone knows the best egg tarts are sold at KFC of all places

No.. no joke.. just google "KFC Egg Tart"
Fast Food places like McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut are kick ass in Asia.

Yeah, Google McDonalds fries and you'll get people telling you why they're the best. :rolleyes:

Just because Google returns a few bloggers blogging that KFC egg tarts are da bomb doesn't make it so. If you were to ask HK epicurean groups or even survey average HK citizens on the street where's the best egg tarts in HK, none would mention KFC.

HK is a mecca for Chinese food and, with all due respect, it's naive if not blasphemous to think that a fast food fried chicken restaurant can do better egg tarts than the finest bakeries in HK. Next thing you'll probably say is Wendy's make better mash potatoes than Joel Robuchon in France. :lol:

[xbl_sucks]

I would have to say they have a nice clean set up everything looks like it's fresh and just reasonable. I live in Chinatown East and frequent the shops there to get my food but when I need specialty stuff I go to T&T (one on Cherry Street) the thing I like about it is it's not overpriced for the stuff they have.

[Hairball]

Yeah, Google McDonalds fries and you'll get people telling you why they're the best. :rolleyes:

Just because Google returns a few bloggers blogging that KFC egg tarts are da bomb doesn't make it so. If you were to ask HK epicurean groups or even survey average HK citizens on the street where's the best egg tarts in HK, none would mention KFC.

HK is a mecca for Chinese food and, with all due respect, it's naive if not blasphemous to think that a fast food fried chicken restaurant can do better egg tarts than the finest bakeries in HK. Next thing you'll probably say is Wendy's make better mash potatoes than Joel Robuchon in France. :lol:

Perhaps... maybe not necessarily the best, but I think many people would agree KFC that makes very good Portuguese egg tarts.

[Jucius Maximus]

So they are running their "The Delight of Japanese Food Fair" in the store this week. I saw lots of signs and decorations at the Mississauga location, but very little actual difference inside the store.

Is there anything of interest here that anyone saw?

Here is the flyer (http://www.tnt-supermarket.com/en/weekly_special_popup.php), which changes weekly.

[silentio]

Is there a special japanese festival going on in japan? If so I'll go check out j-town instead.

[Jucius Maximus]

Now they are soliciting offers for retail space locations on their website. I have never seen an offer like this from a big store before:
http://www.tnt-supermarket.com/data/specials/expanding.html

But I wonder if any poorly performing stores owned by Loblaws might be converted into T&T's (since Loblaws bought them out.)