In terms of square footage, I believe this store is the biggest Asian market in Iowa City. To my…read moreknowledge, it is the only one that sometimes has fresh roast duck and (it is rumored) char siu! I only did one quick run through to check it out, but hope to come back soon!

At first I was a little hesitant in switching up my grocery store routine, but here is what makes…read morethis market different from the others -- 1. Friendly face that greets you as you walk through their doors. Most Asian grocery stores do not care to interact with you, let alone smile at you. 2. Their goal of a "world fresh market" is to be able to provide whatever ingredients you are unable to find at other stores. I was approached by one of the employees and he offered to place an order for whatever I needed to make the meals i want. 3. They can slice up large meats for you. I had them slice pork belly into thin pieces so I did not have to chop it up myself at home. From what I see so far, everyone I have interacted at this market goes above and beyond to make your experience as good as possible. As with every new market, It starts off slow and without the large turnover of vegetables. Hopefully as business grows for them, they can start living up to the "fresh" part of their name. Kudos to them for trying to make a difference in the Coralville community. Providing fresh exotic fruits that are rarely seen in other stores and having fresh lobsters? It is extremely rare to have fresh seafood, let alone live ones as Iowa is no where near the coasts. I am excited to see what else the have planned for the future food wise :)

Canadian girl served me and tried to sell me snow crab legs/knuckles at King crab prices- but I…read morecaught her. The weight scale is hidden from customer view and the weight is not even posted on your receipt! Their prices are very high! Over $50/Lb for lobster and King crab! This is well above market value.

Open during COVID. Fish that were caught locally are smoked on the premises. Perch, carp, sturgeon,…read moresalmon. No frills, very clean. Helpful staff. Near the entrance to Lock and Dam 13 of the Mississippi River.

With all of the adjustments to everyday life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, discovering that I…read morecan get sustainably-caught, small-boat harvested, wild Alaskan seafood shipped to my doorstep via this audacious little company in Galesburg, IL is probably the most positive one. Prior to last spring, you would not have been able to convince me that it made sense to spend $120-$130 a month to have 4.5 pounds of seafood shipped to me, but when our standard supply chain broke down and it was nearly impossible to get proteins at the grocery store I started to look for other options. I love seafood, so that is what I looked for first, trying a couple of "fresh from ... (name your place)" options. I dipped my toe into the Sitka Salmon Shares world by buying a "bounty sale" box of sablefish, also known as black cod. I did a side-by-side comparison of the SSS sablefish and another Alaskan seafood company that ships throughout the US and the difference in quality was astounding. I signed up for SSS's premium seafood subscription shortly thereafter. SSS is a different kind of company - a "Community Supported Fishery" akin to the CSA's you might be familiar with from your local farmer's market. While they project the contents of each monthly box ahead of time, the mix of what you receive depends upon the harvest. No matter what type of seafood you receive, you can expect impeccable quality, as the CSF model allows the small boat fishermen-owners and trusted partners to handle their catch in an artisanal way -- eg, line caught, immediately bled and put on ice, processed and deep frozen for shipment. All fish is sushi-grade, and in most cases you get traceability back to the boat that caught it and the date of harvest. Does all of that matter? I maintain that it does ... for example I have never received a piece of fish from SSS that was bruised from rough handling, and that does indeed make a difference in taste and texture. If you are a fan of seafood check out their "Freezer Sale" -- right now I believe they have a salmon sampler and albacore tuna available. I bet that if you do give a freezer sale box a try, you will soon find yourself poring over their subscriptions trying to decide which one to pick. If it's not the best fish you've ever had? They have fabulous customer service, contact them and surely they will do right by you. As for me? I expect I will be a subscriber for life.

Sitka Salmon Shares is the BEST! I've been ordering their monthly and bi-monthly shares for a…read morecouple of years and have NEVER been disappointed. The Salmon, Halibut, Tuna, Cod, Etc., have ALWAYS been fresh Fresh , Very High Quality. I'm spoiled now and will purchase only Sitka Salmon Shares! Bettie

Love their smoked fish they do a great job when I go by. I love the smell of it in the smokers…read morethanks a lot guys and gales.

I rarely leave reviews, but I felt the need to share my recent experience here to hopefully save…read moreothers from the same frustration. When I first walked in, I wasn't greeted or acknowledged by anyone. I stood at the counter for a couple of minutes while an employee stood chatting and laughing with another staff member. I had to wave just to get their attention, and even then, they acted like I was bothering them. I asked about the difference between wild-caught and farm-raised salmon, and the worker (i was told his name was cooper) responded with an eye-roll and said, "It's just fish, lady." Not only was that rude, but also completely unhelpful. He then pointed vaguely towards one of the displays and said something like, "Whatever's there is probably wild," with no clear labeling or explanation. When I asked him to weigh some fillets, he handled them with bare hands, even though there where gloves visible. That alone was enough to make me second-guess the store's hygiene standards. Between the lack of professionalism and the poor customer service, I won't be returning. If you choose to shop here, check everything carefully--especially if Cooper is the one helping you.

Dixon's has a great self in seafood the shrimp was very good choice for us the staff is very…read moreefficient and friendly and helpful

5 Stars does not do this place justice, definitely 10/10. Delicious food and amazing service! We…read morehired Cleo's Kitchen to cater our wedding and everything was perfect, we couldn't have made a better decision, so if you're in need a caterer, this is the place to go!

From the owner: Cleo’s Kitchen serves to make your event special with soulful and love-filled dishes. I’m…read morecontinually inspired by the teachings in Matthew 18:20, where God reminds us that whenever two or more gather in His name, He is there. It’s beautiful to me how food, conversations, and fellowship come together to nourish both the body and the spirit. Cleo’s Kitchen is named after the owners grandfather, Cleo Ponton. He was a veteran with a military rank of E3, Private First Class.