Rachel S.
Yelp
Came here for the first time and was pretty impressed. Keep in mind that I'm a native Cali girl, which means I grew up with many Ranch 99s.
What's Hot
- Variety. There's something for everyone! They have an awesome assortment of instant noodles, sauces, soy sauces, cooking wines, snacks, fermented tofus, chili bamboo shoots, seafood, frozen dumplings, ice creams, popsicles, etc... I wasn't able to take everything in on my first trip, because I had to be aware of the time. I know I'll return, because the options of dishes I can make have increased.
- Bakery. Awesome bakery section! They have my beloved egg tarts, cheese cakes, pineapple buns, coconut buns, red bean buns, and an assortment of other things that weren't available, because I came late afternoon. Be aware that some of their items may be snapped up early. The egg tarts were delicious and the Portuguese egg tarts were creamier than the regular egg tarts. I paid around $10 for 2 egg tarts, 2 Portuguese tarts, 1 coconut tart, and a coconut bun, Definitely worth the price.
- Service. Awesome customer service. I was looking for fermented tofu and was getting lost in the aisles. I asked one of their clerks in Chinese and she pointed me to the exact aisle, walked me to the exact section of the aisle, and pointed to the shelf. Definitely on top of things!
- Prices. Very reasonable. One of the things I've always loved about Ranch 99 is that this is your average person's go-to Chinese grocery store. Nothing is over priced. You can buy a big bag of gai-lan, bak choy, bean sprouts, pea sprouts, whatever for less than $5, which is awesome! That I can buy my Chinese grocery staples and not break the bank is wonderful. I bought some Yali pears, pea sprouts, fermented tofu, chili bamboo shoots, and a variety of sauces, which came out to around $28. Pretty good deal and the sauces will last me for a while, as well.
- Location. Conveniently located in Quincy and there are many other amenities close by, such as restaurants, cafes, etc...
- Parking. Convenient-sized parking lot. Given the location, in Quincy, I was a little concerned what the parking situation would be like. Their parking lot is decently sized and accommodates a decent number of cars, which is certainly helpful.
- Health and safety. During this time of the pandemic, I saw all of their staff wearing masks, which I appreciate.
What's Not
- No deli section. In all the Ranch 99s I've been to in California, there are always deli sections, where you can order food, such as roast duck and chicken, steamed dim sum, and a buffet deli. This location doesn't have a deli section, which is very disappointing. It would be so helpful and convenient to be able to buy my Chinese groceries and get some hot prepared food, as well.
Final Answer
Definitely plan on returning.