Do all H Mart stores take EBT?

No. 93 of them are approved. Each store signs up on its own, so the one near you might not be. Look for the SNAP sign at the door.

Can I buy hot food with EBT?

Usually no. EBT covers groceries you take home and cook. Hot, ready-to-eat food is only allowed through the Restaurant Meals Program, and only 9 states run one.

Does H Mart take EBT?

Yes, at most locations

93 H Mart stores take EBT, across 21 states. Not every location is signed up, so it's worth checking the one near you.

Checked August 2026 against the USDA SNAP retailer list

locations take EBT

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Cities with the most

Where you'll find the most H Mart locations that take EBT.

Irvine, CA 3 locations
Los Angeles, CA 3 locations
Seattle, WA 3 locations
San Diego, CA 2 locations
San Jose, CA 2 locations
Honolulu, HI 2 locations
Schaumburg, IL 2 locations
Flushing, NY 2 locations
New York, NY 2 locations
Portland, OR 2 locations
Houston, TX 2 locations
Mesa, AZ 1 location

Common questions

Does H Mart accept EBT?: 93 H Mart stores take EBT, across 21 states. Not every location is signed up, so it's worth checking the one near you.
Do all H Mart stores take EBT?: No. 93 of them are approved. Each store signs up on its own, so the one near you might not be. Look for the SNAP sign at the door.
Can I buy hot food with EBT?: Usually no. EBT covers groceries you take home and cook. Hot, ready-to-eat food is only allowed through the Restaurant Meals Program, and only 9 states run one.