Mei Mei Market makes Asian groceries more convenient

Castro Valley’s new Mei Mei Market offers a variety of Chinese and other Asian groceries. Consisting of fresh produce, snacks, and animal products, this market has enabled our local community to have easier access to these goods. From roasted duck to Kit-Kat to daikon radish to milk tea, the new local market is sure to provide an assortment of staples for our large Asian population, and to further immerse our culture into the place in which we live.

I personally appreciate the fact that Castro Valley has recently opened a Chinese market that is local and easily accessible to anyone. With an extensive Asian community, the Mei Mei Market is very convenient for those who would prefer not to travel to other cities including Dublin, Pleasanton, or San Leandro to buy groceries from other Asian markets like 99 Ranch or H-Mart.

In August of 2024, construction began on the new local supermarket. Converting the former Rite Aid building into a grocery store, it took just over a year before their grand opening on Sept 30. It was a long awaited grocery market and the business opened with a strong start, leaving many customers happily satisfied.

“As an Asian person, I really like how many snacks there are that usually would be hard to find in other grocery stores. I’m also a fan of the location because I could just go there after school and not have to drive all the way to San Jose for H-Mart,” said student Sophie Chin. 

She expresses her excitement and appreciation for the representation of Asian cuisine and culture. Chin later adds, “There are so many snacks I can find there that I usually always see in markets when I travel to Asia. They would never be in a Safeway or Trader Joes.”

The Mei Mei Market has left a great impression on many Castro Valley residents for not only their convenient location, but representation of the Asian community.