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Arizona’s 1st Seafood City Filipino supermarket coming to Chandler Fashion Center

Seafood City, a chain of Filipino markets, is expanding into Arizona. It will open up a massive store in Chandler in 2025.

PHOENIX — Fans of Filipino cuisine in the East Valley have something new to look forward to next year: Arizona’s first Seafood City supermarket.

The Filipino market will add some international flair to Chandler Fashion Center near Chandler Boulevard and Price Road in 2025.

The 65,000-square-foot building will bring Filipino groceries, rare fruits and vegetables, meats and kitchen items. It will also have a health and beauty section.

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What’s there to eat at Seafood City Filipino supermarket?

Bakers Avenue, a small bakery inside the market, will sell breads, biscuits, pastries and cakes baked daily. It will also offer Filipino specialties such as pandesal, ensaymada and biscocho.

Additionally, many in-store restaurant options will sell various types of Asian street foods.

One of them is the Crab Market, which sells crustaceans and shellfish. It’s a new concept from Seafood City, which is well-known for its Grill City restaurant that sells Filipino-style pork and chicken barbeque, stuffed squid, adobo and more.

Executive Vice President of Seafood City Elewin Rebaya said the new supermarket will be a culinary haven for foodies in the East Valley.

“We’re ecstatic to present an unparalleled selection of Filipino and pan-Asian ingredients and fast-food dishes,” Rebaya said in a Tuesday news release. “From traditional spices and sauces to savory delights like adobo and lechon kawali, as well as sweet treats like halo-halo and ensaymada, we’re here to fulfill every craving.”

In addition to selling foods and home items, the Chandler Seafood City will also have a 2,035-square-foot community rooms that locals can reserve for meetings, birthdays and other events.

“Expect Seafood City to become the ultimate destination for food enthusiasts all over Arizona,” Rebaya said.

Serena O'Sullivan KTAR News Reporter and Editor

Serena O’Sullivan is a Phoenix-based news reporter and content editor for KTAR.com, where she covers local and national stories with a digital-first approach. Her reporting has appeared in major outlets including USA Today, Arizona Republic, Phoenix… Read more

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