GS25 convenience store - The number 1 store from Korea
GS25 convenience store – The number 1 store from Korea

When stepping into the Vietnamese retail market in 2018, GS25 convenience store immediately caused a craze among the young generation. With the motto “Lifestyle Platform,” the system aims to spread Korean culinary trends to Vietnamese people and bring a new and sophisticated consumer culture to the convenience store market.

What do you know about GS25 convenience stores?

Where does the GS25 convenience store chain come from, and what makes people excited to visit?

GS25 convenience store
GS25 convenience store

GS25 is known as a convenience store originating from the land of Kim Chi – Korea, established in 1990 and operated and owned by GS Retail. Until now, the system has been in operation for over 30 years, becoming an impenetrable “wall” and an irresistible habit for Korean consumers.

This brand has appeared and is still appearing in many famous TV series and the music products of Korean idols. GS25 has been operating in the Vietnamese market for 5 years, and with its popularity among Hallyu wave enthusiasts, the name GS25 is undoubtedly familiar.

Distinctive and impressive design
Distinctive and impressive design

What does GS25 offer?

GS25 stores in Vietnam have a uniform layout and product arrangement. So, when entering any GS25 convenience store on the street, you can buy most of your personal items and necessities. Along with that, the payment methods are flexible, simple, and convenient.

Notably, unlike other convenience stores, GS25 stands out not only in terms of design style but also with its signature Korean products. Let’s take a look at some of the quality items available here.

GS25 provides a dedicated dining space
GS25 provides a dedicated dining space

YOUUS brand products

The exclusive YOUUS brand products are imported directly from Korea. According to many young people, these products not only taste delicious but also come in adorable packaging that everyone loves. Especially, the bottled drinks with cute cartoon characters are highly collectible items.

Snacks

GS25 offers an attractive and diverse snack menu with over 40 hot food and beverage items. It’s not hard to find college students and office workers gathering here for lunch or dinner.

In addition to drinks like tea, coffee, smoothies, you can enjoy various Korean dishes such as mixed rice, sweet and sour chicken, tokbokki, rabokki, japchae, prepared by Korean chefs. Moreover, there are also Vietnamese dishes available like savory sticky rice, baguette, spring rolls, mixed pho, and more!

Heaven of snacks
Heaven of snacks

Spicy noodles, bread, bottled drinks

The bread is made fresh and restocked daily. So, no matter when you visit, you can always buy the latest fresh bread with guaranteed quality.

And you might not know, GS25 is a paradise for spicy noodles lovers with various types of Korean noodles to choose from such as Samyang spicy noodles of different levels, Jin Ramen Ottogi, and more.

In addition, the selection of bottled drinks from Korea is also quite diverse. You can find various types of rice drinks, milk, pure fruit juices, rice wine, all of which are extremely delicious and addictive. Especially, the Korean ice creams like fish-shaped ice cream, red bean ice cream, Power Cap, Pangtoa sandwich ice cream, etc., are irresistible treats!

Diverse essential items
Diverse essential items

Vietnamese brand essential items

GS25 offers a rich selection of Vietnamese brand products, carefully chosen from food to essential items. Here, you can find various services such as cash withdrawals, bill payments, purchase of mobile phone cards, game cards, insurance, and more.

Furthermore, GS25 is a favorite meeting place for international students and Koreans living in Ho Chi Minh City to make friends and chat. The spacious and airy atmosphere at GS25 is extremely suitable for gatherings or working remotely.

Unmissable promotions at GS25

It’s often difficult, and sometimes impossible, to try free samples at convenience stores. However, this is one of the policies that GS25 applies and implements for its customers. Some popular programs include:

Diverse essential items
Diverse essential items
  • Check-in for a chance to receive a T-shirt with the signature of a Korean celebrity
  • Lucky draw with discounts, vouchers, and gifts for the grand opening of new stores
  • Mini-games on the Fanpage
  • Buy 2 get 1 free, and try Tteokbokki for free
  • Free delivery and exclusive discounts on some GS25 online ordering apps

Along with the expansion of its system, this convenience store also offers many attractive promotions. Be sure to follow the company’s Fanpage regularly so you don’t miss out on any vouchers!

GS25 is a favorite destination for young people
GS25 is a favorite destination for young people