Eldon Square set to welcome new Asian supermarket to Newcastle city centre
Eldon Squarehas announced Oseyo, the largest Asian supermarket retailer in the UK, is set to open a new store at the centre.
It will mark both the brand’s first foray into the North East and its largest supermarket to date.
The 20,000 sq ft site, which is set to open in the second half of 2026 will be one of only three existing sites in nothern England.
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Visitors can expect the latest concepts and viral products from across the Oseyo brand, alongside their variety of Korean and Asian foods, toys, stationery, houseware and electronics.
Additional highlights will include a highly popular Korean ice cup drinks zone, a bespoke ‘Ramyun Library’ showcasing an extensive selection of ramyun from across Asia, and dedicated tasting areas where customers can sample products such as dumplings and ramen free of charge.
Isaac Kweon, Operations Director at Oseyo, said: “Following the success of our other Northern stores, we were drawn to Eldon Square for our biggest and newest site due to the city’s strong student population, vibrant food culture and diverse audience demographics.
“These factors, when coupled with the exciting transformation afoot at the centre, leave us with great confidence that our new site will be a massive success.”
Bernice Nesham, Director of Asset Management at Pradera Lateral, added: “Starting in 2015 with a small shop on Tottenham Court Road, Oseyo has been reinventing the Asian supermarket industry in the UK over the last decade.
“We are thrilled to have such an innovative and disruptive brand select Eldon Square as both its largest store and its first in the North East.
“From new brands like Oseyo to the opening of our new multi-use leisure offering Freight Island, Eldon Square is charging into the future of bringing the very best experiences to our visitors.”