Council Greenlights Big Expansion Of Super Asian Market

MILWAUKEE, WI— In a vote Tuesday, the Common Council approved a zoning change that allows a $20 million expansion and renovation of the 5xen Super Asian Market. The market is located at 6300 N. 76th Street.

The expansion project is set to begin in early 2021, with completion expected in July 2021, according to Alderman Cavalier Johnson, whose 2nd Aldermanic District includes the busy northwest side market location. Johnson explained the Council’s approval of an ordinance changed the zoning from Industrial Light, IL1, to Detailed Planned Development, DPD.

“This project moving forward is great news for the market and for the surrounding area,”
Alderman Johnson said. “The market will greatly improve its visibility, and it will see new amenities while significantly expanding the amount and range of commerce that is taking place there. I am very pleased and excited to see the project move forward.”

The plans is to combined the property located at 6270 N. 76th St. with 6300 N. 76th St. to execute the expansion of the existing market.

The 5xen Super Asian Market plans to add a three-story, 35,000-square-foot addition, and the
main floor will have space for two additional commercial kitchens serving food for carryout or for dining at the market's common area seating.

The market has eight commercial kitchens, as well as 24 retailers that sell clothes and other items.

The project will also include improved “event and meeting space” on the market's second floor
for weddings, parties and other events.

Additionally, a supermarket that carries Asian foods and general grocery items will be added at the location