Filipino-American supermarket chain
Island Pacific Supermarket , also known as Island Pacific Seafood Market , is a Filipino-American supermarket chain that operates 17 stores in California and Nevada . Headquartered in Walnut , California, the chain sells fresh seafood , meat , and produce , specializing in Filipino cuisine , though it also sells American staple foods .
History
The founder and CEO of Island Pacific Supermarket, Nino Jefferson Lim, graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in accounting . He then decided that, instead of becoming an accountant in New York City , he would enter the supermarket business. In March 2000, he founded Island Pacific, opening his first location in Panorama City , Los Angeles , California.[1]
Locations
A location of Island Pacific Supermarket in Los Angeles, California. As of December 2021, Island Pacific operates 17 locations: 14 in California and 3 in Nevada.
2018 location closures
Prior to April 2018, the chain operated 24 stores: 23 in California, and 1 in Las Vegas .
On April 4, Island Pacific announced it was holding liquidation sales at 6 California locations: National City , San José , American Canyon , Rancho Cucamonga , Chula Vista , and a location in Los Angeles.[2]
Map of the locations of Island Pacific Supermarket and Philhouse.
Brands
Except for Union City , all Island Pacific locations contain Philhouse, the chain's own fast food restaurant, which serves Filipino meals inspired by traditional home cooking .[3]
Tenants
In certain locations, such as Santa Clarita , Island Pacific hosts Crab Mentality, an Asian seafood chain, and Goldilocks, an Asian bakery chain.
