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

If you want to find a good selection of asian food, this is the best place in the area. We even…read moremanaged 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.

I was so surprised to see that the NewBo had a Filipino kitchen called the Pinoy Cafe! What?!?!…read moreFilipino food here in Cedar Rapids! Are my eyes deceiving me? The menu items are limited, but she offers Filipino staple items like Pork Adobo (Filipino Pork dish marinated in soy sauce and vinegar), Pork or Vegetable Lumpia, (Filipino egg rol) and Pancit (a Filipino rice noodle with vegetables and usually chicken or pork), and of course rice! We actually ordered a Combo Dish with Bar-B-Que chicken, rice, and 2 pieces of lumpia. After a bite of the lumpia, we ordered another 5 more pieces! Yum! This food booth also sells delicious Boba drinks and Bu! Now these were quite pricey! I am use to seeing Boba drinks all over California, but this was my first time seeing one in Iowa. We ordered the Thai Milk Boba Drink and a Strawberry Boba Drink!! Yummy! I miss getting these while I have been here in Iowa! In California, they are practically on every other block or strip mall, but I guess it hasn't really become as popular out this way. Boba drinks or Bubble Tea are often creamy milk smoothies or flavored teas that contain these round, chewy, tapioca balls that are placed at the bottom of the drink and add a unique texture and delightful surprise with almost every sip! Sooooo tasty and fun! The only shocking thing for me was the price! I have never paid so much for a Thai Boba Drink or a Strawberry Bubble Tea in all the years of drinking them out in California! I was a bit shocked at the price, but that didn't stop me from buying them! I've gotten one every time I have come to the NewBo! I love these drinks! And they have them for the lactose free people as well! After meeting and talking with the very nice Filipina woman who owns the Pinoy Cafe, I found out that she is going to be closing shop by the end of the month! After running a very successful and well respected food booth for the past 5 years, she has decided she wants to stay home with her kids before they grow up to be too old to want to spend time with mommy. I was heartbroken to hear that she will be closing up shop! This has been the only Filipino food place in all of the Cedar Rapids area! It may not have been the best Filipino food that I've ever tasted, but it was pretty solid. And how else will anyone here get to experience even a little taste of Filipino food if this place closes down? I feel like this is such a great tragedy for the cool young hipsters and the old timers who come to hang out at the NewBo that may never get the opportunity to try any Filipino food ever again! She did say that she will most likely keep her website up for the Pinoy Cafe and offer lumpia made to order. And maybe after the kids are grown, she might reopen. Who knows?! If you have never eaten Filipino food or never tried this particular spot at the NewBo, go check it out! Let's say goodbye to our local Filipino Iowan gal with a warm good luck for the future!

What a gem to find Filipino food in Iowa. This place is located in a market downtown, where there…read moreis a number of other food stands (Mexican, truffles, coffee, Indian, Mediterranean) which is perfect for someone who wants to try multiple bites or for a family:group who just can't decide and needs choices. The food was a bit on the pricier side for fast casual, but happy to support small and local businesses. The pancit (noodle) and lumpia (egg roll) combo dish was ok. Noodles didn't seem particularly flavorful but the lumpia was good. I also liked the accompanying sauce. The pork skewers were excellent...mouthwatering juicy fatty pork grilled to perfection with a sweet savory sauce. Hundred percent -- get this. Service was nice and fairly quick. Was one of the more popular food stalls in the market. Would go back for the pork and venture to try other menu options too. Overall more of a 3.5 of 5 BUT considering this is Iowa and.....Filipino food - I rounded up! I like the abundance of seating both inside and outside. Was easy for our family of six to enjoy a nice low-key lunch.

You haven't lived if you haven't tried Poimen's bao buns yet. I tried their food truck last summer…read moreat Cedar Rapid's Community STEM Day. The staff was very helpful explaining the items on their menu. I tried their bao bun trio based on their recommendation. I let my sister take a bite of each and she ended up making me take them away so she didn't finish them. It was the best food I have had in a LONG time. Next time, I am going to try their tofu that I hear is phenomenal. You can follow their Facebook page to see where they will be (the downtown farmer's market, etc). They also have a bao bun bar catering option.

Great food and friendly service. The buns were awesome. Fresh food and crisp toppings.read more

Chives dumplings were not steamed. Tasted like rubber drowned in spicy sauce. My Vietnamese friends…read morein California would throw the food out. Waited 40 minutes for cold drowned dumplings. Never again.

Great new addition to the north end. The former Buddy's clubhouse" is now a great Asian (mostly…read moreKorean) fusion spot. Stopped in on a Wednesday to grab some take out. The bartender was friendly and chatted for a bit while the food was being prepared. Also ate my salad there, they have a salad bar reminiscent of buddys. They customized a couple orders for me because of some food sensitivities and they turned out great!

We made a reservation, but there was only one other party at the restaurant. We were seated right…read moreby the window. It's a beautiful dining area. Our waitress was very attentive, kind, and helpful. She said there isn't anything you won't like on the menu, and she was right. I tried everyone's meals, and they all tasted delicious. They have the best French fries I've ever had.

Interesting concept. Admittedly I'm not familiar with Filipino cuisine but it was convenient to…read morewhere we were going next and wanted to give it a try. Kudos for having two mocktail options and each for only $10. Appetizers were amazing. Pork bowl with fried egg was good but mildly seasoned so a bit bland. Bao were good. Ube cheesecake was delicious but the coconut ice cream was distracting, would get it on the side next time. Friendly service if somewhat slow. Nice to support a small business in downtown.

A great selection of Asian foods! I will definitely be a repeat customer. The staff is nice as well.read more

Solid grocer. Good selection of quality rice, sauces, and vegetables. Ample parking. Good place for…read morekids to learn about Asian foods.

Tucked away kinda near Hyvee, this store is not obvious from the road, but well worth the search if…read moreyou find it! It's got some fresh veggies, frozen meats, and the usual canned/jarred goods. My favorite thing to buy from them is the sweetened bean mixture for making halo-halo shaved ice! They sometimes have fresh baked goods!

I have been a customer of this store for many years, but I want to add some things that are…read moreparticularly relevant in a pandemic. This store is very open, with a lot of room for each aisle and so being physically distant from other people is very easy, and I have never been in the store when there are more than 4 people, including the cashier. They have rice. And ramen, two things that have been in short supply. They also have some fresh produce that is good quality and a good value.