Just visited Han Ma Oom for the first time and will definitely be back! My partner and I just stopped by on the way home for a "quick" look, but we ended up staying for quite a while and spending a lot We frequent several Asian stores in Columbus, and this is one of the most reasonably priced. Right upon entering, we were greeted with a friendly hello and smile by the couple running the store. For such a small place, they have a very large selection. Lots of frozen food, noodles, instant ramen, sauces, snacks and sweets, and even some fresh options (assuming made by the owners or another local place) such as some spicy baby octopus we snagged to re-fry later. It was all so tempting.
Sunrise is our usual stop for pan-Asian groceries, but Han Ma Oom has a lot of the same products for cheaper, such as kewpie mayo, ramen, Thai chili sauce, and frozen treats. Their selection is definitely predominantly Korean, but it's worth taking a look for other East and Southeast Asian items if you have some time before heading to a bigger and more expensive store like Sunrise or Saraga. Our go-to alcohol, Soon Hari, seems to be the same price here as Sunrise individually (~$8), BUT Han Ma Oom offers bulk boxes, making it a bit cheaper. Highly recommend if your go-to is Peach, Strawberry, or regular Soon Hari soju.
Despite our load of items, check-out was very quick and friendly. As we were about to leave, the lady reached behind the counter and handed us a large container of Korean disinfecting wipes for free! I'm not sure if they give these to all customers, or maybe just those who spend a certain amount, but we are very grateful regardless.
Absolutely recommend and looking forward to our next visit! read more