Great Asian market to check out if in the area. Great ramen and snacks etc! And lots of fun veggies and fruit to get that you can't find at the larger grocery stores. read more

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If you want to find a good selection of asian food, this is the best place in the area. We even managed to find lumpia which we have not found at any other asian market. They keep the place clean and very well stocked. The parking lot is small, but that's the only real negative. The prices are great and we usually get a ton of noodles and goodies each time we go. The lady that works there is the nicest and if you ask the stockers their favorites, they're usually happy to suggest their favorites and have great ideas. We live in Iowa City and make the drive for this market versus the ones around here. read more

Just wanted to update this review. In the years since my previous review, Yumeis has dramatically improved. They hired more staff, and kept the place very clean. I lived in Cedar Rapids until last year, and this became my staple for Asian groceries. After they hired more staff, I never saw expired/bad food in Yumeis again. If you previously experienced these issues, I would say give them another try. I have moved elsewhere now, and I'm sad I can't go to Yumeis anymore. read more

I have gone to this store for years, the owners are very kind and answer any questions you have about the food! The store is always clean and stocked up, and I have not found any other markets with the fresh food they have in the produce section. read more

After having a few bad experiences at Jojo's Oriental Market (rotten produce, expired can goods, poor customer service, and irregular hours) I finally decided it was worth the trek across town to find a decent selection of Asian pantry items, as I'm a vegan, a foodie, and I love Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Japanese food. I was pleasantly surprised when I came to Yumei's; everything was clean, spacious, and they have an excellent selection of fresh Asian produce that is impossible to find anywhere else in Cedar Rapids. I was so happy to see loads of bright purple Japanese eggplants, they are my favorite and a huge bag of Thai basil for like $2. As far as stocking an Asian pantry, they have you covered for many types of cuisines: Thai, Korean, Indian, Filipino, Chinese, and Japanese, although I couldn't find fresh or frozen lemongrass (it's possible I missed it though since the store is huge). They carry Kimlan Soy Sauce, which is the best tasting, naturally brewed soy sauce on the market, in my opinion. Very affordable, great freezer section for harder to find fresh items like bamboo shoots and young coconut meat. They have a large bulk rice selection as well if you have the room in your pantry and want to save some cash. I wasn't as interested in the gift shop section with the anime, pillows, and trinkets, but I'm sure they appeal to many customers. Customer service was also good, very friendly owner. We will be back! Check out my photo to see the massive selection of items I was able to stock, a huge boon for vegans and vegetarians in this area. read more

Yumei's Asian Marketplace - My huge, all vegan haul from Yumei's Asian Marketplace! - International Grocery Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I love specialty and ethnic grocery stores. So I'm not sure why I hadn't stopped in here earlier as it's perhaps the largest Asian market in Eastern Iowa. They started out in Westdale Mall as Yumei's Boutique and moved to this location on 1st Ave SW next to Family Dollar in May 2013. In addition to Asian decor, housewares, anime and games they now have a huge grocery department. I stopped only for a few minutes on my first visit but was very impressed with the selection and prices. I complemented the owner and she said they plan to get even bigger! The parking stinks, pretty much a wide ally on the side of the store but it's well worth the minor inconvenience. I hope Eastern Iowa embraces this store as we really need the diverse offerings they have. Also, be sure to like their active FB page, "Yumei's Boutique" for tips when new product arrives. This store probably won't be nearly good enough for our culturally superior friends from the coast but for us slack-jawed hayseeds from Iowa...shucks, this is purdy good eatin'! read more

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Very good selection of goods and affordable. Parking lot is very small, so if it's full sometimes you have to park on the other side of the building. I do wish the produce section was bigger but it is reasonable size. They have more produce items than any other Asian market that I can find in Cedar Rapids. It's also a plus that they sell anime merch/kitchen items. read more

Nice Asian market. Really nice owners/staff. Check on Google when their busy times are, at the very busiest you may have to wait in line 5-10 minutes just because there is one register. (not a big deal at all just FYI) I came here religiously for sushi rice, rice noodles, enoki mushrooms, and Thai coconut roll cookies when I was in Cedar Rapids. Very cheap. They also have some cute anime stuff. Just like with any grocery store, make sure you check the dates on your items...I've bought items from Fareway and Hy Vee without looking and they were expired. Don't let that stop you from visiting here. read more

The best asian grocery that you will find in CR. Prices are better than even the coralville asian groceries with plenty more selection. Frozen seafood is a better price with brands I've been familiar with on the east and west coast. No korean markets around, but this place has plenty of korean products to accommodate me in CR. Saigon market has some good stuff too but is smaller and has more different types of instant noodles, but Yumeis has plenty of sauces, different types of rice noodles and plenty of frozen items to choose from. They also have some produce in the back, but I usually only get bean sprouts or cilantro. Good price for items, great selection. read more

Maybe not the friendliest staff and the prices are a little higher than most Asian markets, but it has a solid selection and is relatively clean. read more

First time to check this place out & so happy to find an Asian store in CR with a great selection. It's not easy to find a market where you can find ethnic stuff and so when I saw this place on Yelp I got excited. My husband & I went to check it out today & were not disappointed. Now I can cook my husband's favorite pancit bihon, adobo, sinigang & lumpia. Thanks Yu Mein's read more