Rendering of the interior of Pin Family Mart, a Thai grocery store coming soon to the Grand Central District | Pin Family Mart

An Asian grocery store is coming to the Grand Central District.

Pin Family Mart is preparing to open at 2452 Central Avenue, just a few doors down from Pin on Grand, the Asian fusion restaurant owned by husband-and-wife duo Som and Roger Rattanachane at 2458 Central Avenue.

The market will take over the former Lightwave Quantum Wellness space and is targeting a July debut, pending product shipments from Asia.

It will carry items from Thailand, Japan, Korea, Laos, China, and Vietnam.

The concept is led by Som alongside her cousin, Natchaya “Phim” Kraiboot, and their parents, who are expected to move to St. Pete from Thailand to help operate the store.

“Our goal is to create a premium destination for authentic Asian products imported to the U.S., combined with some locally sourced items as well,” Som said in a conversation with St. Pete Rising.

Pin Family Mart builds on the success of Pin on Grand, which opened in 2024 after relocating from the EDGE District.

Pin Family Mart will take over the former Lightwave Quantum Wellness space at 2452 Central Avenue, three doors down from the family’s restaurant, Pin on Grand | St. Pete Rising

The new 1,400-square-foot space will offer Asian imports like curry pastes, teas, herbs, snacks, sodas, noodles, desserts, condiments, and seasonings.

The shop will also carry OTOP products, locally made goods from Thailand’s “One Tambon One Product” program, a government initiative that encourages each community (tambon = sub-district) to develop and sell its own signature item.

These products range from packaged foods and snacks to handmade crafts, and textiles, often reflecting the ingredients, materials, and traditions unique to each region.

“Each region in Thailand has its own specialties,” Som said. “For example, curry pastes vary depending on the region. In my hometown of Isan, we have our own version, and southern Thailand has a completely different blend.”

Additionally, the store will feature a small grab-and-go section with prepared dishes like noodles, salads, and warm meals made at Pin on Grand.

An online store is also in the works.

Lunch special at Pin on Grand, an Asian fusion restaurant owned by Som and her husband, located just a few doors from the future Pin Family Mart | Pin on Grand

The concept is rooted in family history as Som’s parents previously owned a grocery store in Thailand.

For now, the focus is on introducing customers to products that may be unfamiliar to many in the area.

“We want to educate customers on the products we carry,” Som said. “We’ll highlight different items and help people understand what they are and how to use them.”

If all goes as planned, Pin Family Mart will open this summer, adding another locally-owned business to the growing Grand Central District.

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