The D2 Difference

Why we are Houston’s Iconic Destination

  • Well-known, legendary status:  Founded in the 1980s, D2 is a pioneering shopping center that helped establish Houston’s new Chinatown.  Known by most Asians, being a part of D2 lends credibility to any business.

  • High daily traffic:  A 34,000+ SF anchor grocer with live seafood and butcher sections; 30+ popular and well-known restaurants and stores.

  • Trendy experiences:  Immersive Asian themed experience – step into Korea, Vietnam, Japan by entering Honey Pig Korean BBQ, Artisan 360, and Kyuramen.  Recent additions include Paris Baguette (the largest store in the US), Miniso, ShabuEn, and Paik’s Noodle.

  • Convenient parking:  ~500 storefront parking spaces.  Yes, weekend will always be busy, though releatively rapid turover with a balanced retail-restaurant mix!

  • Well managed Asian-themed destination:  stressing a clean, safe, customer and lifestyle-oriented shopping center.  Giant chess game, lifestyle corridor, outdoor seating areas, and more.

  • Thriving community:  Unique business category per tenant, fostering a supportive enviornment where business collaborate.

  • Continuous innovation:  we are committed to ongoing investment, with Phase I renovations completed in 2020, Phase II completed in 2022, and lifestyle corridor planned for 2025.  Four decades long of dedicated investment to reamin a vibrant and evolving Asian destination.

Leasing Details & FAQ

D-Square is an Asian themed destination, offering authentic Asian cuisines and trendy stores.  We welcome store with unique offering that do not compete with an existing tenant’s.

For each unit, we have differ buisness category requirement, premise investment threshold, and design requirement.  Below click on the relevant questions below to discover more:

Currently, the below units are available for restaurant buildout:

  • 9110D Bellaire, 3,641 SF, located in the Phase 2 development facing Bellaire.  New 2022 facilities, including a centralized grease trap.
  • 9112 Bellaire, 3,060 SF, located in the restaurant corridor facing Ranchester.  Built out required.
  • 9188O Bellaire, 1050 SF, facing high traffic anchor Welcome Supermarket.  2nd Gen bubble tea unit, renovation required.

9188B, 945 SF, is reserved for Asian franchise café concept (see next FAQ on specific leasing requirements).  It is a 2nd generation cafe buildout.

Unfortunately, we currently do not have any available units for retail stores nor offices.

Below pls find some examples of the business categories that we cannot accommodate in the best interest of our existing tenants and nearby high schools:

  • Grocery, hair salon/barber shop, pastries or sandwich shops, sushi, Korean BBQ, coffee shop, ramen, stews and hotpot.
  • Smoke and vape, CBD, and gambling/ entertainment/ membership-only clubs.

Kindly note this list is based on the frequently asked emails, and not comprehensive.

Unit 9188B, as featured in the “Bellaire Corner Anchor” video on this page, is a strategic unit for us.  As a result, we have a high leasing threshold and requirements:

  • Established Asian themed franchise with global footprints;
  • Themed cafe styled operation (It is 945 SF and not suited for a full service restaurant);
  • Business model anchors on unique product, “wow” customer experience;
  • Contemporary interior design;
  • Seasoned management and operator experience with proven store operation.

Unit 9110D, as featured in the “Prime Restaurant Unit” video on this page, is a strategic unit for us.  It is part of Phase 2 buildout, with new centralized grease trap, water and sewer main lines.  Leasing requirement:

  • Established Asian themed restaurant franchise with national footprints;
  • Business model anchors on unique product, value for experience pricing, and a “wow” customer experience;
  • Contemporary interior design;
  • Seasoned management and operator experience with proven store operation.

Unit 9112, as featured in the “Lifestyle Corridor” video on this page, 3,060 SF, lies in the restaurant row area.

  • Restaurant designated unit;
  • Business model anchors on unique product, value for experience pricing, and a “wow” customer experience;
  • Contemporary interior design;
  • Seasoned management and operator experience with proven store operation.

Unit 9188O, 1,050 SF, faces high traffic anchor Welcome Supermarket.

  • 2nd Gen cafe unit;
  • Business model anchors on unique product, value for experience pricing, and a “wow” customer experience;
  • Contemporary interior design;
  • Seasoned management and operator experience with proven store operation.

Leasing is done directly by our management office.  We do not have landlord brokers and we welcome direct enquiries.  Below are the starting steps:

  1. Pls check business category first as there are popular categories such as Bubble Tea that we have to review to ensure we can accommodate given existing tenant offering.  This way, you will not be disappointed.
  2. Contact us via email, as that allows us to differentiate and focus on enquiries with genuine interest.  Do provide:
    • Specific type of business,
    • Desired SF
    • If it is a new development, or the expansion of a local/regional/national/global franchise
    • Management background, and
    • Business title (broker vs potential tenant) and contact information.
  3. Once we confirm strategic and business fit, we will arrange for a site visit where in-person meeting and discussion can take place.

Rent rates discussion comes after determination of business and tenant fit.  Tenant meeting is mandatory.

Our shopping center is an iconic Asian destination in Houston; we carefully curate our store offerings and continuously invest in our facilities to ensure attractive offering and a strong community.  We do not compete on rent rates nor broker commission.  Thank you for cooperating with our leasing process.

This step takes place after site visit, as we do need to meet the potential tenant in person.  The tenant application requires:

  • Filling out 3 standard forms:  Applicant’s background, financial strength, and authorization for background check
  • Provision of a business plans detailing:
    • Business concept, anchor product/service;
    • Marketing plan;
    • 5 yr P&L forecast
    • Management background
    • Venue design theme and concept
    • Investment budget and source of funds.

We hope the above is helpful.  We thank you in advance for your interest and support.

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