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Saigon Market
803 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, United States
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Br
Review №1

This store is quite wonderful. I love how polite the store owners are and I really like how they have good vegetables and fresh fruit. I felt some things were slightly overpriced but the good quality of the store makes it worth shopping at.

Th
Review №2

Havent been there in a while but they have fresh ingredients to do Asian cuisine.

Ba
Review №3

First time going! Today I purposely went out seeking new things to try. They have a looooot of things to look at. What got my husband and I excited is they sell Mikis!! A Korean drink my husband feel in love with while stationed in south Korea. Cheaper then the rare times I do find it online and local!! (Another thing I dont need to get off amazon) the whole staff was very kind and I didnt feel any hesitation to ask questions. Theirs a little section above that is bulk items too! Only minor complaint I have is, it gets hot/stuffy a bit quick in my opinion but was fine once I took my cardigan off ^^ will be back!!

Ea
Review №4

A lovely little store! Friendly staff, clean, and a nice selection for how small it is. They have a nice selection of ramen and I was thrilled to find 6 packs of ramune (since most stores only have singles). Loved the peach and lychee gummies theyve had as well.I will be going back to this store as often as I can.

He
Review №5

Love it here! They are always super helpful! And usually have extra, fun things to suggest that I half the time didnt even know exist!! Great mushroom selection!

Bl
Review №6

Awesome, fresh leaves every Wednesday..

Me
Review №7

Saigon has a very nice selection of asian staple foods, Chinese, Japanese, and more. Affordable and not inflated prices, and respectable employees. I go here every time I need to make healing soup for a bad day or to grab a fun asian drink to try.

Bi
Review №8

Well stocked, good prices

Th
Review №9

Best price for rice in the whole midwest. 39$ for 50 kg pack. Price is right for other items also. This little place is packed with food. Very decent collection.

FR
Review №10

Excellent but needs HALVAH WITH PISTACHIOS.

S.
Review №11

I always like to go there for my fish, Mexican an Asian ingredients. The owners are always nice and helpful.

So
Review №12

The staff here is friendly, the products are amazing, and the atmosphere is just so homey! I go here for most of my instant noodles and my candy on cheat day. Never have I ever been dissatisfied with this place!

Me
Review №13

I love shopping here. The variety of things are amazing

Ja
Review №14

Excellent selection of Asian foods and spices, plus Original Traditional items. Reminds me a lil bit of home....

ka
Review №15

Good place to buy authentic asian food. They have a bunch of different types of instant noodles. Bulk rice noodles and a pretty decent fresh produce selection. The people there are extremely nice and helpful.

Ki
Review №16

Excellent selection, helpful staff. Some hard to find items at reasonable prices.

Gr
Review №17

This is the best specialty grocery store that Ive found in the area.

Pa
Review №18

The friendliness and selection are the things that keep me coming back to this wonderful store.

to
Review №19

Very nice and organized

Le
Review №20

Hidden gem. Great selection, walk in cooler with tons of otherwise hard to find produce. Owners are friendly and helpful whenever Ive had questions. Great shop and great people.

Fr
Review №21

Ive been living in Cedar Rapids for 4 years, and Ive been coming to the store for 4 years. Ive lived all over the world, including in China. When I moved here, I worried that I might not be able to find the Staples I needed for Chinese cooking. However, this is a wonderful store. The people are very friendly and helpful. They have an excellent selection and so far Ive never needed something that they didnt have. One of the best things about this place is that they have a cooler with all kinds of fresh Chinese vegetables. The prices are very good, and they also have an assortment of frozen fish, and other Frozen food such as dumplings. In addition, there are different kinds of African and Middle Eastern groceries here as well. I think you could find anything you wanted here, but if you couldnt, they would order it for you. I highly recommend it, whether you are an experienced Chinese or Japanese cook, or you just want to try your hand at cooking something different. Here is a place where you could come and get many ingredients and ideas, without breaking the bank.

Re
Review №22

Been here twice! One of the best Asian market around cedar rapids, Its small but has a vast amount of items. The lady working the register loved my 3 y/o daughter so much she walked her to my car! lol! hugs and kisses and so much love here. Defiantly friendly and I think we have a new grandma.

cb
Review №23

Great market with a variety of things you cant find other places. Definitely recommend you to visit

Ho
Review №24

Best place in town for all your Asian grocery items.

Se
Review №25

Always friendly, always well-stocked, and super clean.

Ke
Review №26

Love it here! So helpful when Im trying to find something I dont know the exact name of an item. Reasonable prices, friendly faces!

Jo
Review №27

Friendly owners & staff, great selection, worth the visit!

So
Review №28

You can find most Asian dry goods there. Fresh vegetables comes in Wednesday and Friday. Thats the best time to get

Ag
Review №29

The only reason Im giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the entrance. Seriously, WATCH YOUR STEP. Otherwise, nice selection on ramen, frozen foods, and sweets. Good prices and the staff is sweet and welcoming.

Ka
Review №30

Love exploring this store and am a regular customer. Merchants are always friendly and helpful. Wednesdays are the day for fresh produce and Chinese baked treats from Chicago. Way less expensive on items like tofu, bean sprouts, Chinese cabbage, lemongrass, basil, limes, etc. than buying them at the grocery store.

Da
Review №31

Great prices, lots of selection.

An
Review №32

Definitely my favorite place to buy imported Eastern Asian goods in the Cedar Rapids area. The staff is always very welcoming and helpful. They have an astounding variety of more niche cooking supplies as well as fun sodas, candies, and snacks for those who just want to try something new. Its a small detail, but I especially like that they charge the same price for the specialty sodas in both the refrigerated and un-refrigerated section. My only complaint is that theyre off of a one-way street so its a little difficult to get to, but thats of no fault of theyre own. Definitely worth a visit if youre in the downtown area.

ch
Review №33

Best prices in town have been going there since it opened

Ja
Review №34

Good prices and selection.

za
Review №35

Saigon Market has the best selection of Asian food in Cedar Rapids. The shelves are always full with whatever you might need. The owners are also very kinda and willing to help you find anything you might need. If there is something they dont have in the store, they are more than willing to order it for you.

Si
Review №36

Very friendly service and nice selection of groceries that are hard to find in your average place. Pricing is very reasonable too. Love their walk-in produce chill room!

Ha
Review №37

Its a good market. Great stuff to buy. It is very prestigious.

Do
Review №38

Always friendly and helpful, best damn oriental store on town. I remember going there when I was a kid, now Im taking my kids there. They love this store as much as I do, hope it stays around a very long time.

Ev
Review №39

When I first saw the storefront, I was hesitant to even walk in. However, when I did, I was amazed at the selection! Who knew you could devote an entire aisle to fish and soy sauces and have an entire room dedicated to different kinds of rice. I was able to find rice noodles and glass noodles for well under 1/3 of the price of anywhere else. I love my Asian food, and this certainly is the place to satisfy my cravings!

St
Review №40

An interesting variety of items, but smaller selection than Yumeis has. But it IS a smaller store.

Mo
Review №41

I like it there.They are very welcoming.They have some middle eastern products plus Asian selection.The bring fresh fruits every Wednesday.I buy my fish from there as well.

Lo
Review №42

A place to go buy hard to find items when cooking authentic Asian dishes. They have some fresh produce, and a good variety of bottled or canned goods. They also have cooking equipment for sale, such as bowls, spoons, and pans, etc

Ra
Review №43

My favorite Asian market in the Cedar Rapids area. The store has a good selection of different Asian products with well stocked produce and frozen sections, as well a smattering of Middle Eastern foods. Saigon Market also offers a good selection of vegetarian-friendly foodstuffs. Dont forget to check the upstairs section for a whole room of ramen and instant noodle soups.

Ti
Review №44

I have been hesitant to go here because of the storefront. It looks like a run down warehouse. But the inside is amazing! They have such a wide variety of Asian products. There were Filipino products here that I have not been able to find outside large Asian markets in Chicago. I will definitely be back.

Mo
Review №45

Very tidy and organized. Excellent selection. Don’t miss the refrigerator case with fresh and inexpensive vegetables.

Te
Review №46

They are very friendly and welcoming made me feel Im just at home.

Br
Review №47

Small shop, great selection!Dont let the size fool you they have a lot of products packed into this small store. Always welcomed by staff and helped with any questions or inquires.

Je
Review №48

Great shop for exotic foods and sauces. Friendly Staff.

Ed
Review №49

I have been coming here for the last 10 years. They have a lot of staple ingredients for Asian cooking such as Gochujang, sesame oil, and Chinese black vinegar. On top of that they also have a lot of popular Asian snacks and Ramen, so there is something for everyone!

Ch
Review №50

Large selection of everything you need to make your favorite Asian dishes. I went looking for Pho ingredients. Not only did they help me find everything they gave me tips on ingredients! One stop shopping!

St
Review №51

I love this place. The staff are dedicated. There are authentic Asian groceries, like dried squid jerky.

Ra
Review №52

If you wish to find all of the Asian or middle eastern Delights that you like to prepare this is the place to go in Cedar Rapids! Foundationally, they have everything I need to make the sushi that I make at home!

ch
Review №53

Close to downtown, small but lots of Filipino/asian goodies

Za
Review №54

They always have everything we need and know exactly what Im looking for when I come in with very obscure descriptions. I go here at least once a week and the staff is very friendly.

St
Review №55

Great place awesome stuff and friendly people!

De
Review №56

Great experience and a good time for all

Mi
Review №57

Very friendly owners, and very good variety of Asian food.

Ch
Review №58

Great place to find rare spices and Pekin duck on wednesday. Great vegetable section. Nice people

Gr
Review №59

Funky, fantastic Asian grocery store. I love visiting this place.

bo
Review №60

Best price & great tasting kimchi in this town, very nice people as well.

Gi
Review №61

Youll find a lot of great products, good produce, and those hard to find ingredients for ethnic dishes.

te
Review №62

They are always very nice and helpful with good prices.

Ch
Review №63

Really great selection, friendly and helpful staff. This place may not have a ton of signage, but its well stocked and, particularly if youre willing to explore and try new things, its a great place to get groceries.

Ch
Review №64

Nice variety of food items and all the condiments and seasonings to go along .have been going there a few years everything from rice /potstickers /sushi wraps friendly and helpful family buisness

Ja
Review №65

Had a great choice of asian food for making authentic dishes at home.

Ja
Review №66

Nice store and very helpful and friendly. Recommend stopping by the restaurant next door to eat and then grabbing whatever groceries you need from here, its a win win in my book.

Ma
Review №67

Tons of wonderful foods to learn to cook, and great people willing to answer questions!

Ph
Review №68

Always friendly, and helpful there. Great selection.

Ap
Review №69

The staff are very helpful and friendly. I love that store.

Je
Review №70

Always friendly and always have what were looking for.

Be
Review №71

They have everything you need for Asian cooking plus some Middle Eastern and even African ingredients. Great prices and really nice people.

T.
Review №72

Great people excellent service and plenty of Asian goodies here.

Ky
Review №73

This is a great small grocery.

Da
Review №74

Best kungfoo noodles. .

Je
Review №75

Always fast helpful and friendly service

Do
Review №76

A place to visit if youre into Asian food.

Ka
Review №77

Good selection

Je
Review №78

Excellent variety and great customer service.

An
Review №79

Always has what I go there for.

Ca
Review №80

Great place to get Hawaiian local foods

Ke
Review №81

Lots of choice, good fresh produce. Friendly staff.

Li
Review №82

Owner was helpful in finding what I needed.

Hu
Review №83

Excellent selection of delicious goodies!!

Wi
Review №84

Unique items you cant find anywhere else

Ro
Review №85

Love selection and service - great place!

Sh
Review №86

Great selection of Asian and Mediterranean groceries. The people are very friendly as well!

He
Review №87

Great variety of ingredients both fresh and for the pantry. Very friendly too.

Et
Review №88

Has everything I need for a nice meal.

Jo
Review №89

At first glance it seems small but its not! They have an isle dedicated to soy sauce, Mirin, Cooking sake and some other sauces. They also have Katakuriko, Kinako, Panko and soft Panko, they also have Mochiko. In another section of the store they have a wonderful selection of rice short grain and medium grain rice and a awesome selection of seaweed they have Kombu, Wakame, and some roasted flavored seaweed yum ^_^ in the same section they also have minute soups like Tom yom flavor, kimchi flavor and so on. they also have a good selection of spices they have Rayu, 7spice and chicken bullion beef bullion, and dried mushrooms and other spices! they also have a small but great selection of frozen goods, They also carry miso paste a good selection of it. they also have Kewpie here! they also have kimchi and Wasabi paste. They also carry some cook wear like Nabe pots and some other stuff. The store owner is also very helpful and polite!Overall this is my favorite Asian market they have more of what i need in one store than in others combined!

an
Review №90

They got fresh vegetables and nice stock

Ni
Review №91

Fun selection at fair prices

To
Review №92

Great place and a wide variety of products.

Ja
Review №93

Nice little friendly family store.

Ki
Review №94

Very reasonable price, has many selections! Very friendly employees!

Jo
Review №95

The best store in town!!

Li
Review №96

The staff is very helpful and friendly.

Tr
Review №97

Friendly people and amazing products

Io
Review №98

They got whatever you need.

Ma
Review №99

Nice selection of Asian groceries.

De
Review №100

Very nice and friendly staff

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  • Address:803 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, United States
  • Site:https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Specialty-Grocery-Store/Saigon-Market-1447071725580151/
  • Phone:+1 319-363-2900
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:No
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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