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New Oriental Food Store
515 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
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New Oriental Food Store
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Di
Review №1

Love this store, I liked looking around and getting random snacks. Great experience!

Da
Review №2

My favorite. I have to visit this store everytime Im in town. They are well stocked with everything I could possibly need or want. My favorite Oriental staples, snacks, foods, cookware, dinnerware, drinks, personal care, etc.

Na
Review №3

Bubble teas was amazing! Also they have some wonderful snacks.

Ti
Review №4

Parking was a bit of a challenge, either find it on the street or go around to the back of the building which were not clearly marked for this business. Limited amount of produce at fair prices. No fruits. We found frozen jumbo size shrimp at a great price. Most items were not marked so we had to keep asking what the price of each item was. This is a smaller version of a typical asian market. The lady who serves as cashier was not very friendly.

Ar
Review №5

They have really nice things and there food is good, also the employees are really nice

Ho
Review №6

Very nice owner. The stores offer many kinds of ingredients from Southeast Asian (Thai, Lao and Vietnam).

Mr
Review №7

Awesome grocers. Very good selection

Al
Review №8

Ive been a patron of New Oriental for over 10 years. Suns nice and knowledgeable

Ka
Review №9

Great selection. Wear yor mask

Lu
Review №10

I found all what I need for make Chow Mein

Ca
Review №11

Excellent selection and very helpful service. Will be returning!

ke
Review №12

Unique items and friendly owner

He
Review №13

This is my favorite Asian market in the area. I can always find what Im looking for, particularly enoki mushrooms and miso for many Japanese dishes. Seasonal produce is also fun, you never know what you may find. The prices are much more reasonable than shopping for Asian grocery items online. The staff is very friendly and always remembers us when we stop in.

Da
Review №14

A lot of Asian food choices here. Great Kim Chi.

En
Review №15

Great store that is clean, the staff is very nice, friendly, and helpful. Good variety.

Je
Review №16

Well stocked and clean store😲

Ja
Review №17

LOVE THIS STORE!!!! Great selection, amazing prices and wonderful customer service.. Visit if you havent yet..

Ch
Review №18

Great sale, so many items. Seventh prices. Nice employees.

Br
Review №19

Great selectionHelpful staffAuthentic food

Ro
Review №20

Friendly service and sticky rice ready to eat

Ma
Review №21

Great store! Owner is awesome. She carries asian products, we dont have in Salem Iowa.

Je
Review №22

Great store. Rice of all different types. Fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs available. Ramen and cookies. Sauces and oils and spices and teas available. They also carry a large selection of Asian dishware. Cold drinks of American and Asian origin. Frozen fish and other ocean harvests.

Ni
Review №23

Great selection of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean foods and bargain prices. The staff is helpful and friendly. Ill definitely be back.

Le
Review №24

If youre looking to step up your cooking game, this store can help! They have a big selection of stuff, and the prices are great! The staff is always super nice and always offer help and answer questions!I found some canned vegan meats here and tried one that was similar to chicken, I think its just gluten but it was tasty!

da
Review №25

Great and very helpful staff. I was able to ask the staff about recipes (Im not familiar with Asian cooking) . They have a huge selection of noodles. Highly recommend and it is local

Mo
Review №26

Friendly staff, I get my favorite coffee here

95
Review №27

They are really good service and really friendly

Ju
Review №28

I just love how welcome I am always in there and they so ready to help me when I need help ☺️ Love it and my veggies are always so fresh it’s just a good shop you should definitely visit

La
Review №29

This place has everything I need and always some surprises! The staff are friendly and welcoming and the prices are just right.

P
Review №30

Has all the essentials for the size. Bring cash, be nice to the checkout lady its her store.

Ch
Review №31

I was able to find of the Korean and Japanese food and sauces that I used to have back when I lived in Japan and previously in the DC area.

Yv
Review №32

Not a large store but can satisfy almost all your needs with good prices. Just make sure to bring cash they only take cards if over $20

Sh
Review №33

You may have walked by here many times, but this place has it all and right down in the East Village. Asian orientated obviously, but they have JackFruit!!! Which is a staple for a lot of vegetarians.I will duck in here from time to time to get various lunch items, best have a look and see what they have.

Ra
Review №34

Always where I stop for udon noodles and curry paste. Great prices!

He
Review №35

Produce is always fresh. Owner super nice. They have nice selection of ready to eat Laotion food too.

Fi
Review №36

Good selection and nice employee

Me
Review №37

I love visiting this store, because of the great selection and helpful staff!

Da
Review №38

Lots of stuff me and my wife couldnt find anywhere else

Ch
Review №39

They have had everything we have been looking for in an Asian Market. The woman who presumably owns it is wonderful, kind and helpful.The products are all great and at a good price. It isnt just Americanized snacks or even just things that are popular here. Its a full store filled with new things to discover and cook.

Da
Review №40

Local Asian market

jo
Review №41

Really fun and well organized. Went on a mission to get some essentials and when we were done she held our bags behind the register while we browsed the rest of the store. Five stars for great quality, value and customer service.

Je
Review №42

Very helpful lady... huge variety of different things....lots and lots of good choices!! everything that we needed all in one stop,very helpful for small town people like us that dont have the options. We drove 25 miles but it was worth it

Ca
Review №43

Some here for pickup sticks. Check out the interesting frozen foods. Buy spices here and rice.

Ch
Review №44

The lady who works here helps me buy the right ingredients for the recipes I want to try. The produce is fresh.

ch
Review №45

Love this store - so convenient plus, super delish Spring Rolls - four huge ones for $5 - cant beat that! Bought a gorgeous indoor/outdoor rug for under $36. Today, bought Spring Rolls, 1/2lb of jasmine tea, an infuser, and a package of yummy coconut cookies all for $13. Fresh herbs, dried spices, noodles, frozen foods - so much goodness here!

Ky
Review №46

Great asian market!

Be
Review №47

Went here because this is a UPS packaged drop off. The lady behind the counter was very nice, helpful, and knowledgable.

Ko
Review №48

After 4 stops at traditional grocery stores near my home I came to this location in search of miso paste. I wandered the store and was impressed with the selection of products. After a few minutes I was asked if I needed help and they helped me locate the miso paste. I should have known, but the quality of the paste in our meal was better than anything we had purchased at a standard grocery store. I cant wait to bring my wife back with me again!

Lo
Review №49

So much stuff!!! Young man at cash register was very nice.

Je
Review №50

Great place to shop. Awesome diversity!

Ja
Review №51

Love this place. Fresh ingredients and friendly service.

An
Review №52

Reasonable pricing, and broad selection. Not the most brands of some thing, and not easy for parking, but if you live in the East Village, its definitely worth checking out.

Co
Review №53

Great selection and prices. Awesome staff which has help with ingredients for specific dishes.

Pr
Review №54

Great they had the salted black beans I looked for that three other stores didnt have!!

Tu
Review №55

Good prices and nice lady at the front. Very helpful

Ma
Review №56

Awesome selection and super nice owner!

Me
Review №57

Great Selection of Oriental Foods

Mi
Review №58

I love coming here to shop the unique foods no big grocery has.

Je
Review №59

Unbelievably FANTASTIC and FUN! An adventure in every isle! As good as anything in Canada!

J.
Review №60

Its really nice, quiet, theyre friendly and very helpful. Also, very nice selection of foods

Ri
Review №61

Great Selection of Oriental Cuisine

Ca
Review №62

Wonderfully friendly owner! Always a pleasure to visit.

Je
Review №63

Great selection! Buy watch out for their card processing fees!

Jo
Review №64

Great selection, great prices. Its a bit of a drive for me and parking can be a hassle but well worth it.

Jo
Review №65

Very helpful. Great place.

Ty
Review №66

A wide variety of Asian items at a good price.

Ti
Review №67

So friendly and has everything you need!

Go
Review №68

Great shop for authentic oriental goods!!! Owners are very helpful and nice.

Co
Review №69

The cashier was very helpful and nice and give us good place to eat

Ma
Review №70

Dont expect this business to be open by their set hours! It seems as if they come and go as they please, been there twice in the last week to pick up a package from UPS and closed both times! I think UPS needs to find a different drop off location.

ai
Review №71

Great place!! Wonderful people

Te
Review №72

Great variety I highly recommend

Ro
Review №73

Best place to go for oriental food. Friendly staff.

Vi
Review №74

Very good costumer services nice people .good stuff

Be
Review №75

This store has almost all that I need. The proprietors are very friendly and helpful.

Sa
Review №76

I love the New Oriental Food Store in the East Village, its where I buy all my specialty asian foods. The owners are very friendly and helpful, for instance, I wanted to make Thai Sticky Rice. I asked the owner if she knew what kind of rice I would need and how to make it. She showed me the right kind of rice, and told me exactly how to make it. It turned out great! Better than restaurant versions, even.They also have excellent fresh produce and their fresh basil is to die for. I buy a batch for $2 and it lasts us all week. The prices are also quite good, comperable to bigger asian markets here in town.

Ma
Review №77

One of my favorite stores

Ka
Review №78

This place is very reasonably priced with a good selection of food.

de
Review №79

Love this place, very helpful.

Br
Review №80

Great selection, even greater prices.

Br
Review №81

Huge selection, produce is good, good prices, and helpful staff

Ma
Review №82

Fantastic serve and great productsLove this place.

Ca
Review №83

Great selection and prices :::D

Do
Review №84

The only Asian food I eat wears high heels.

Sh
Review №85

Great store to get different kinds of food

Ro
Review №86

Great selection, great people, great location!

Ea
Review №87

So helpful, awesome food

Al
Review №88

Had everything I needed to cook asian dishes

Te
Review №89

Always a great experience.

Je
Review №90

Great service

Pr
Review №91

I love this store !

Sh
Review №92

Has everything, and friendly people!!

Em
Review №93

I drove 30 miles to come here, and their sign on the door said that they would be back at 4pm... I’ve now been waiting 1 hour and still not open.. how can a business do this and stay open???

fa
Review №94

Great selection

Sh
Review №95

..a little bit of everything..

Ch
Review №96

Its OK.

Ro
Review №97

Get everything Asian here !

To
Review №98

Very friendly staff

Da
Review №99

Closed for the day.

Ge
Review №100

Very authentic authentic selection

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4.6 Rating
  • Address:515 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
  • Site:http://neworientalfoodstore.business.site/
  • Phone:+1 515-243-3911
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
  • Grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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