Pacific East Mall

The mall itself is fine I feel that they must improve the hygiene of the restrooms. I also feel that the management of this shopping center has leaned NOTHING from the recent pandemic. Hygiene is something very basic and it must be looked at on an ongoing basis. The men's restroom is wet everywhere and full of graffiti. Do I need to take pics of the toilets??

Ranch99 has nice Chinese food togo and exotic vegetables and Oriental foods. There are many interesting shops and restaurants. Never been there you better to try. Weekend is busy but enough parking. 👍

Absolutely enjoy coming here because of all the different shops located inside. From restaurants to 99 Ranch and everything in-between, this spot has it all. There's a Sheng-Kee, a Happy Lemon (one of my fav spots because of their lemon yakult with aloe), shops that sell anime merch, and plenty of restaurants to make your tummy happy. I really wish I remembered to go more when the restaurants are open. I always go too early and then can't eat, before I shop.

Good place for Asian restaurants, Chinese herbs, and more. There often seems to be a new restaurant opening or getting ready to open. Ranch 99 is the anchor here, selling Asian groceries, produce, prepared food, fresh/ live seafood, name it and they probably have it.

This review is for the mall management, not for the stores. The state of the mall's hallway is in bad conditions. There's flies in the hallway and the floors need some deep cleaning, it looks like someone just moped the dirt away. The restroom need some maintenance. Please clean it up

Love Pho Saigon 2 inside the mall on the far left side at the end. Delicious soup and rice plates. Great place to come here with friends on a cold, rainy day and warm up with some soup tea. Also, if you have a sweet tooth, there's some boba and bakeries inside that are good Delicious yet worth it.

Nice store with loads of asian stores. I love the cake shop across 99 ranch. This 99 ranch location seems to have more variety of fish compared to Sac area. Lots of restaurants to choose from.

This mall is great for Asian people particular from the Hong Kong SAR area, lot of options for food and basic items. It is a bit claustrophobic though but still worth visiting!

This spot has several nice places to eat. Most are somewhat inexpensive. I have eaten at this center several times over the years and was only dissatisfied once. That place closed. There is a large Asian themed grocery and several small shops as well The only negative about this mall is the public restroom. The Men's restroom is usually a bit filthy with an unflushed toilet and a broken seat or two. They may need to hire a punk patrol officer to help the maintenance people stay on top of the riffraff.

best place ever!!! Definitely a hidden gem which I love to gatekeep, this place has so many yummy asian restaurants, gift shops and haircut services! Definitely recommend if you enjoy asian food and anime merch!

Came back in April 2025 and the mall has a few new restaurants such as Happy Lemon, Dumpling Day, and H.K. Cafe. Sheng Kee Bakery is still across from 99 Ranch Market.

Ambiance: 4/5 This restaurant gives old school Vietnamese phở spot vibes. Wall decor had a place I actually visited in Saigon. Chill and homey. Food: 5/5 There are no good phở spots near me, so every time I go grocery shopping at 99ranch and craving phở or cơm tắm (rice platters) this is my go to spot. Phở is flavorful and well portioned. Good amount of meat and noodles. It comes with a side of fresh bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeños . Cơm tấm đặc biệt (special rice platter) is plated with a juicy cut of grilled pork chop, Chinese sausage, fried shrimp cake, shredded pork (don't forget to add an egg). Love the in house pickled veggies (I always ask for extra). I use ever drop of their house made fish sauce, which adds the perfect amount of umami to this dish. Service: 3.5/5 Food came out fairly quickly. And payed at the front. Delicious food will always come back phở more!

We ended up coming here because there were a lot of good options for a late night eats and I was pleasantly surprised. This mall has tons of food options, including Hot pot, sushi, desserts and multiple Chinese restaurants. You can get groceries at ranch 99 or fresh baked goods at the bakery next door. You can bank here, get a massage, I mean it's really a one-stop shop and that's just what you see from the outside there are a lot more shops inside. We were able to get exactly what we needed. My only issue was that we came just after sunset and the parking lot, although reasonably sized, is incredibly tight. They should pretty much label every space "compact". They do offer EV charging , but some of the overhead lighting was out, or going out, and I didn't exactly get a safe vibe. Hopefully we get a chance to come back during the day and explore more of the options available here.

The shops are awesome! The mall itself could use some quality of life updates. If you're going to have gacha machines around. Maybe consider having machine nearby that dispenses quarters, or at least direction when a problem crops up. This particular machine, I wouldn't bother with. I exchanged for quarters to attempt at this machine, $1 in, no toy. Couldn't even figure out where to ask.

Get an exterminator! Dirty and rundown. Sad because otherwise it would be a great resource. It is very much *not* clean, and based on things I have observed at 99 ranch and Shengkee, I can't bring myself to eat anywhere in the building.

They have really good food and the service is always great. They have very cute stores I love coming here! I totally recommend especially with friends or family. 10/10 experience.

Wow. It seems the pandemic has really affected the businesses in this mall. I had not been in a loooong time, so I was not too surprised to find some of the restaurants had gone. Ten Ren is shut. They had been there like forever and I would treat myself with a milk green tea with boba after shopping at 99 Ranch Market where I shop for much of my Asian pantry. Well, at least I can get their green tea from the market. Asian Pearl (dim sum), Kingstone Bookstore, Sheng Kee Bakery, Pho Saigon II, the ginseng shop, and Cathay Bank are still there. Lots of signs that new businesses are coming soon but for now, it seems pretty empty.

Unsafe mall. Useless security. If you park a car there, expect it to be broken into. I suspect security may be involved with the thefts. Assure your car has no valuables whatsoever if you are leaving it unattended. It may still be broken into. And if it is, don't expect any helpful assistance. Now, on to the bathrooms. I went in there once many years ago... Never again. Unsanitary beyond belief. This could be a much nicer mall if the owners took care of the property.

Great restaurant! And nice PLaza! Plenty of Chinese restaurant choices! Im glad we have HK cafe in Richmond....

This review is mostly about Ranch 99, their anchor store. The rest of the mall is OK. It's small. I've gone into some of the stores. I bought a hello kitty umbrella for my niece when she was 7 because I knew that they had them. I used to try this Thai place that had prepared food to go, but they are gone too. I've gone to a couple of restaurants there and liked them OK. But that part of EC is not my spot, which is why I hung out when going to Ranch 99. There was a place across from the entrance where I used to get fried crispy, crunchy things. But I can't because I can't eat gluten. But still, my husband goes by and buys things there for himself, which is fine, but it's a mall. And most of the stores are filled, unlike Hilltop.

Saturday, 3/20/2021 - Enjoying some time at Pacific East Mall, Richmond, CA for the first time. Checked out this little mall. 99 Ranch Market is in here too. But there's restaurants, dessert stores, bakery stores, drink stores, etc. Just like a tiny mall. There is a women's and men's bathroom. The women's bathroom was really clean and it smelled really good. The restaurant we went to called Pho Saigon II, smelled clean and light scent of bleach smell. Food was good. Server was nice. They really do keep this mall clean. At 99 Ranch in this mall, they had a security guy sanitize every basket before a customer takes it. Everyone wore masks. We tried Hong Kong Snack House and I almost got ripped off. Tried to order two orders of the 2 item crepes for $4.95 each and 1 order of the 5 item crepe for $6.95 and I was charged $7.10 for each crepe with an additional 1 charge of $0.60 and 1 more charge of $0.10 that totaled $22.00. I had to ask for my receipt TWICE before he gave it to me. I kept going back to him to ask why 3 crepe was so expensive because when I did the math, it's not $22.00. He told me it doesn't matter what crepe you order, they are all the same price. They are $7.10 each. Even with or without ice cream, they are still $7.10. When he brought me my the order of crepes, I asked him to please explain to me why it's $22.00 when his sign clearly showed the price on there. He said he made me an extra 2 sided crepe for free. Hahahaha... I didn't want an extra 2 item crepe. But figured their business must be hurting for him to try to rip me off and took the extra crepe he made me. We tried Sheng Kee Bakery and they were good. The boboa line for drinks was too long so we skipped it. Must be good to have a long line. Plenty of parking. Over all, try this little mall if you haven't. I like this place.

So the mall over all is packed with all sorts of Asian wants and necessities. Food choices galore. A great book store where all things Doremon can be found! And Ranch 99 Market too. We love coming here and getting what we need, but mostly going home with all sorts of things we had no idea we needed. This mall gets crazy busy on the weekends so know before you go that there is parking and entrances in the back. Good luck!

If you're looking for a healthy dose of 80s/90s mall nostalgia look no further. A hidden, run down gem loaded with a number of Asian restaurants. The twin sister of Toronto's Dufferin Mall. Will be back to try the food! The restaurants look great.

Please fix the guest wifi network and get Verizon to expand service into the mall. What's the point of free WiFi if it doesn't work?

YELP 100 CHALLENGE 2018 - 96/100. The only reason I came through back in the day is to check out Isshin ramen house. Who knew it was gonna be a great discovery! I was delighted to learn it's a mini-Asian mall that housed 99 Ranch, a bakery right across the way, an herbal store, a store selling all kinds of knick-knacks, and oh, so many eateries! I've been back here a few times, mostly to pick up a few items at the grocery store. I haven't had time to check out all the restaurants just yet, but plan to sometime in the future. Parking was always abundant. Never really had trouble trying to find a spot. But then again, I usually come here on no-peak hours. Definitely coming through again to check out them restaurants and stores.

FIRST, DIRECTIONS TO GET HERE: Apple Map tried to have me walk in a fenced-off mucky trench, so real directions : (Assuming coming from Alameda County via San Pablo) Turn left on Central. It's the opposite way from the plaza. Keep on Central until you hit Pierce, left on Pierce, it's the next thing after the giant seafood restaurant and the fenced-off ditch. You'll be approaching it from the side, so you'll see Daimo's side first. IF WALKING/PUBLIC TRANSIT : The 80 line that went there was suspended. So depending how much you can walk/if you have a fully-charged motor wheelchair , you can get off at El Cerrito Plaza. There's frankly not too much difference between that and disboarding the 72 at the closest stop (San Pablo & Central) FOR WALKING: Absolutely do NOT do this in the dark. Central is unlit, crosswalks unmarked, there is a massive highway on/off ramp a block further from Pierce. It's a friendly residential neighbourhood, BUT traffic hazard high risk. Absolutely don't walk to or from there without sunlight. Also, if you're using a cane or wheelchair, BIG WARNING that the sidewalk in front of the abandoned lot (across the street looks better) is absolutely full of fallen tree bits and just generally hard to go through. OK, now, the mall itself. Well, like a lot of ESPECIALLY Asian businesses during Covid, this mall has definitely suffered. Last time I went was a few years after it was built ; I live in Chinatown, so I don't have much need, but someone gifted me a Ranch 99 card a while back. I ended up there after five due to Apple Map being stupid, but I was pleased a couple of stores I remembered were still there: there was the traditional medicine, some eateries including one that still looks like it used to, Candy Box and Gold Stone books, which are pretty solid toy and cartoon merch shops for the youth or otherwise cartoon fan in your life, and, of course, Ranch 99. Here's some pictures of the toy shops.

has a big asian market inside plus lots of food spots, even a massage place. There's a couple boba spots that are really good inside too, worth the visit

I love this shopping complex. You can get groceries, try many different types of Chinese and Asian restaurants, get tea and boba drinks, and finish shopping at the bakery. Before you leave, go upstairs and get a foot massage. It's totally legit!

Everyone knows that the day before Chinese New Year is going to be packed at Ranch and parking is going to be even tougher than usual. So why the heck are these security vehicle parked sideways taking up 5 customer spaces?? (Would've been 6 but someone squeezed in front of the other car!) That's a lotta folks that probably left because they couldn't find a space. SMH

Starting today, indoor dining is allowed again at all of the mall restaurants, and they now have free WiFi for all mall guests. It's nice to see the mall bouncing back. Construction is still happening, and some of the stores that were announced to come to the mall, like the Tesla dealership seem to have dropped out. But, it sounds like we will be getting more restaurants and a new jewelry store soon. According to the mall's official website.

This is a bizarre little "mall." The first time I went here must have been nearly 10 years ago for Chinese food. I don't go often but I went back again on the 4th of July at 10am for Chinese food. Wandered around for a while since the restaurant wasn't open yet. The halls are not pretty - floors old ceilings low in certain places. Red hanging lanterns peppered about. This is an Asian mall with lots of Asian people - most likely recent immigrants - looking for a taste of home. Not the typical mall that you may first expect if you come here knowing nothing about it before you come. The big supermarket seems to be the place that holds it all together and gets people in the door. Across the way from that a bakery that looks promising. I still am thinking about the beautiful little cakes from there. A smoke shop in the back attracts what are likely nicotine addicts to wander in too. In front of the bathrooms I noticed lots of new tile. I expect some sort of a much needed remodel to happen in the near future.

Pacific East Mall is a one-stop shop for all things Asian in East Bay. It's best known for housing a 99 Ranch Market inside. The mall is located along I-80 just north of the I-580 merge. You can access the mall from Exit 14A (Central Ave. - El Cerrito). The complex is next door to the popular Saigon Seafood Harbor Chinese seafood and dim sum restaurant. The mall opened in the late 90s and aesthetics-wise, there's nothing special about it. It's pretty ordinary looking. There are two floors, though the second floor only has a few small businesses. It's an indoor mall. 99 Ranch supermarket can only be accessed by entering the mall. The supermarket doesn't have a direct entrance/exit connected to the outside. There's also a standalone restaurant building, Daimo Noodle House, which is part of the property. There are many (30 to 40+) local shops and restaurants at Pacific East, all Asian-themed. I think the mall itself is Chinese/Taiwanese owned and most of its tenants are also Chinese/Taiwanese. However, you can find the major Asian cuisines here including Korean BBQ, Japanese ramen, and Vietnamese pho. One of the more interesting restaurant signs advertises "Sichuan Fusion." In addition to the bevy of Asian restaurants, other businesses include retailers such as cafes and bakeries, bubble tea, frozen yogurt, and candy shops, karaoke joint (KTV), herbal store, tea store, bookstore, and more. It's fun to walk around and explore. The parking lot is big enough so finding a space, even during peak times, isn't too bad.

This Asian shopping center is conveniently located off I-80. Parking is plenty. Crowded on weekend though. It is anchored by a 99 Ranch Market. There are many Asian restaurants at different price points and most serve authentic ethnic cuisines. One could also find a good bakerly, desserts stores, and some clothing stores. This is a mid scale shopping center for locals. So don't expect upscale restaurants or boutiques. It is a place for ethnic foods and groceries.

We all like coming to the Pacific East Mall. Except for the parking issues - there's never any space (until the mall is closed) There's a Ranch 99 with all kinds of interesting and delicious stuff inside. Whether you want a meal or just some snacks, you'll find something in Ranch 99. Around the corner from Ranch 99 is J&S Coffee House. Love going in there for milk teas with tapioca beans (or whatever they are called). More often than not, I have to wait in line at J&S, they are that popular. Upstairs is a massage place that we haven't tried yet. But for the price, we're going to at least once. Travel agencies, exotic restaurants, jewelry, other markets, banks (not the ones you're likely used to seeing) and plenty more in Pacific East Mall. Once you get past the parking.

After my last review (13 years ago), it's still my favorite asian mall! It's the restaurants that I love ! I come here often and at least twice a week to eat at Mi , Sichuan Fusion , Kimchee tofu house and Asian pearl. These four restaurants are one of a kind in the Bay Area. You must try! I also do love all the boba places in this plaza as well. Bubble loca , Ten Ren and Sunny day!

Don't get cake rolls at the Ranch 99. I love the selection at this store and these cake rolls used to be amazing. Now look at these pictures: there is NO cream in it. When we brought it home, it was dry and at the brink of stale. Stay away.

Don't let the address scare you away! This mall is "technically" located in Richmond -- but it's actually on the border of El Cerrito, just off of Highway 80! If you're a fan of Asian food, this mall has it all -- almost : ) You can enjoy Korean, Chinese, and Japanese fare and wares, as well as shop for necessities at the 99 Ranch grocery store or pick up tea essentials from Ten Ren. Or you can pick up some cute stuffed toys or candies at one of the other little mall shops. I really like the fact that you can different styles of Chinese food here depending on the restaurant. There's a popular dim sum/family style place in the front of the mall, but if you walk further back, you'll find regional smaller mom and pop eateries : ) There's a large -- and usually FULL -- parking lot in the front. If you prefer public transit, there is a bus stop within a short walking distance.

This mall is a great Asian mall in the East Bay. 99 Ranch grocery, inexpensive good haircut, excellent dim sum restaurant and more...

This is a typical Asian mall, with 99 ranch, some restaurant, Chinese bakery, and other misc things there. It's a mall good for doing some grocery shopping, going out to eat, and picking up some hk pastries or cake. The parking can get crowded especially on weekends, it's best to come early to shop. But the restaurants don't open til 11am. So it's really a hit and miss situation. I used to come here a lot when I worked close by, I go when I need something from the Asian market or bakery. It has changed since I last went, it is right off the freeway which it is a plus.

Sometimes you just have to let a song do your reviewing for you, and I think this old, somewhat politically incorrect Cole Porter ditty perfectly describes the Pacific East Mall... If you want a fancy fan Or a turkey born in Turkey-stan Or a slave that's awf'lly African Or a Teapot early Ming, Come to the supermarket in old Peking. If you want to buy a kite Or a pup to keep you up at night Or a dwarf who used to know Snow White Or a frog who loves to sing, Come to the supermarket in old Peking. They have: Sunflow'r cakes, moonbeam cakes, Gizzard cakes, lizard cakes, Pickled eels, pickled snakes, Fit for any king, If you want a bust of jade Or an egg that's more or less decayed Or in case you care to meet a maid For a nice but naughty fling, Come to the supermarket, If you come on an ostrich, you can park it, So come to the supermarket And see Pe- King. If you want a gong to beat Or a rickshaw with a sassy seat Or a painting slightly indiscreet That is simply riveting, Come to the supermarket and see Peking. Well, If you want some calico Or a gentle water buffalo Or a glow worm guaranteed to glow Or a cloak inclined to cling, Come to the supermarket in old Peking. They have bird's-nest soup, seaweed soup, Noodle soup, poodle soup, Talking crows with the croup, Almost anything. If you want to buy a saw Or a fish delicious when it's raw Or a pill to kill your moth'r-in-law Or a bee without a sting, Come to the supermarket, If you come on a turtle, you can park it, So come to the supermarket If you come on a goose, you can park it, So come to the supermarket And see Pe- King! There are over fifty stores and restaurants here, so you can probably check off the entire inventory mentioned in the song. Parking is a bear on weekends as anxious shoppers gun down spaces like you're a chalk line waiting to be drawn. If you're wondering how the song actually goes, here's twenty-year-old Barbra Streisand's breathless rendition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjlykljeuJY

If only this mall were placed in a better, more accessible location, it would have received a higher rating. As it stands, being right next to the worst traffic nightmare in the Bay Area known as Interstate 80, getting in and out of here during peak hours is a pain and a half. God bless you if you are ever stuck here on a Saturday afternoon because it might take you almost an hour to drive those short seven miles to the Maze. Believe it or not, it's even worse on weekends than on weekdays. On Saturdays, you have all the people traversing 80 to go for an evening in SF. On Sundays, there are the travellers coming back home from Reno. It's a no win situation. The street access into Pacific East is horrible as well. Central Avenue is cramped and full of potholes, and I'm surprised more accidents don't occur. It seems like the city planners must have taken a nap when the board reviewed proposals for this place. Anyhow, if you can make it here, it's actually a very pleasant area to pass some time. It reminds me of the indoor Chinese malls in Vancouver or Toronto, which are a rare breed here in the Golden State. Although mostly Chinese owned and operated, there is good mix of other Asian cuisine, such as Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese. Surpringly, there is no sushi restaurant. Here are some mini reviews of a random sampling of shops: -J&S Coffee and Tea House (http://www.yelp.com/list_details?userid=P006Tkm3ef0DFCf4bnpl7w&list_id=ICDxDELSdNpLqYfkP7qkvQ) - There is really only one thing I need to say about this place. If you are a newbie to milk tea, please DO NOT come here first because you are only setting yourself up for disappointment at every other place visited here on after. Yes, it's that good. -Music Tunnel KTV (http://www.yelp.com/biz/g6ixD-i4STRF0yz-Sg2CGg) - This is one of the finer KTV (what HK/Chinese people call karaoke) establishments around. Their food and drinks are served by J&S, so that alone is enough to rank them near the top. -168 - The numerology is Cantonese for "road to riches," which would make a good name for a restaurant, right? Well, the odd thing is that this is not a Cantonese restaurant. In Mandarin, the numbers mean absolutely nothing. What they serve here is your typical central Chinese cuisine. It's actually pretty good, if nothing spectacular. However, I have a bad memories of a date here, so I can never return. -Pho Saigon - I'm not a pho enthusiast, so although some have mentioned the high quality here, I really can't tell the difference. -VH Noodle - To be honest, I have never dined here, but it always seems very crowded. I believe the VH stands for Vien Huong (same as the famous noodle shop in Chinatown), and if that's the case, it's no wonder why everyone flocks here. -Shanghai Gourmet - Yet another stereotypical Shanghainese restaurant depicting photos of their "beautiful" city. The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, and Jin Mao Tower. We get it. Yaaawn. This place is usually very empty. -Daimo - It's much larger than the San Leandro location, but way more crowded. I actually enjoy the more intimate, cozy feel of the SL branch, whereas noise and bad service are to be expected here. It's your typical Cantonese jook/fun/mein diner, but all snazzed up. Supposedly, this is the same Daimo as the popular chain in HK. -Sheng Kee - I'm more of a Kee Wah guy over Sheng Kee, but their cakes and buns here are decent. The flavoring is pretty generic, and "safe," I suppose, but certainly won't leave you salivating for more. -Come In... Shop - Most of the items here are knockoffs or bad imitations, but they do have some cool traditional Chinese dragon shirts, as well as women's fashion tops at very low prices. There is a host more shops and restaurants, including the centerpiece Ranch 99 market, but these I have just mentioned should give you the general gist. There used to be a Japanese housewares shop that I was sad to see go belly up. There was also an ill fated branch of Ay Chung Noodle in the former site of a Goldilocks, which is now some sort of struggling Korean restaurant (with tropical bamboo decor, no less). The feng shui Gods must have something against this particular location of the mall. In closing, say I start with five stars, I must deduct one for the atrocious traffic and access. So, four stars? Well, not exactly. One thing I must really call to attention is the absolutely horrid, odorific bathroom. For some reason, the stench is simply unbearable, often trickling into the outer corridors. It doesn't even look all that dirty, but there must be something in the air. Perhaps I should set up a little booth right outside, peddling some of those SARS masks. I would make a killing. I was almost tempted to subtract two full stars, but a moment ago, the thought of sipping that Japanese green milk tea at J&S mixed by one of the cute Taiwanese school girls ran through my mind, and just about made up for it.

Pacific East Mall has a few semi-permanent tenants: -dim sum: asian pearl/daimo/saigon harbor -99 ranch -korean, pho -sichuan fusion -VN noodle -stone -168, shanghaiese and other chinese cuisines -Ran Kanom thai-thai take out -boba: quickly, bubble loca -ten ren -sheng kee bakery -3.5 stars notes: -great place to shop, lousy place to find parking on weekends. -frequent turnover of tenants: i.e. daiso, liang's kitchen, japanese, et al. -best place in the richmond/berkeley for asian eats/shopping.

nuts how often I have use to park it at the ever-busy lot here, and patronize something inside this Asian mall. It's so handy to live so close-by, and ever a fallback for me is the deli at Ranch 99. I miss Hong Kong a lot less when the convenience of many a yummy item is within arm's reach at 99 Ranch. There are at least 10 various restaurants inside, including Taiwanese, Sichuan, Cantonese, ramen, Vietnamese, Teochew, Taiwanese snacks, Thai, Korean, and soon, a sushi spot. Like too the choice for boba spread out among 3 spots for competition. Just need to squeeze a BAMBU che place in there!!! or good Singaporean, Indonesian, or Indian food to round out the Asian

People who live near here assumes everyone knows this place. People like me. Parking here is a bitch - I thought that when I bought my condo, parking for my guests wouldn't be a problem because they can spill over into the lot, instead, I have friends calling asking if they can park in my complex cause PEM is full. By Day: Old Asian drivers + large luxury cars with the plastic still left on the car = limited parking. By Night: Fobs + rice rockets = eye sore. This place is convenient and truly Asian - as is evidenced by the thermostat cranked to 60 degrees in the winter time. But they have Ranch 99, a bunch of restaurants of varying levels of convenience and deliciousness, a store that sells Magic the Gathering cards, several stores that sell Boba tea and finally - you can walk 20 ft and smell preserved plum, hot pot and ginseng all in one whiff.

I love this place because they are always stocked up wit all the bakery goodies we love! But lets not forget about the parking.....OMG, its jus crazy that anytime of day you go there you have to drive around for about 30 mins before you find a spot! They have all types of little stores in this little (Literaly) mall, grocery, noodle house, cell phone stores and so much more! They even have hair salons and massage parlors!!!

Parking was hard. I came on a weekend and the parking lot was packed! We were lucky enough to find an empty spot farthest from the front of the mall and walked in. The interior wasn't particularly as aesthetically pleasing as American malls, but it has many asian stores inside. I can't remember the name of the shop, but it had cute asian plushies and anime keychains. Highly overpriced, but a good time killer for sure

An Asian-themed mall in Richmond near the highway. This building contains many Asian cuisine choices & merchandise. From 168 Restaurant to 99 Ranch, there's something for everyone. The main group of customers tend to be Chinese people, but there are all kinds of people who frequent this building for many things. This place is for those who want to buy Asian food or merchandise that isn't sold in many places, or just something different than other malls. Each business within this mall has its advantages, disadvantages, good & bad things about them, so click on their individual reviews as not all places can be generalized in this review of the mall as a whole. The parking lot tends to get full around noon and in the early evenings, so plan ahead on what you want to do here before arriving. This mall is conveniently located near highway entrances & exists to both I-80 & I-580, but this is also a curse as the traffic lights near these freeway ramps tie up traffic near the area, as there's usually only one exit, so beware.

Yes the parking is horrid, as is access from the freeway, so do what we do -- enter from the San Pablo Ave. side, down those little side streets. We love the 99 Ranch Market and the smoke shop (for those lucky Lotto tickets). I love the pho place, and the staff there is sweet. Oh there's a good Asian video shop upstairs, but everything is NON-pirated which means a relatively slim selection. My husband likes that hot pot place but if you ask me, he's got to get his head checked because that place is naasss-tay. Also, the less said about the ladies' restroom the better.

I've been visiting this place for well over 10 years now. Although some stores and restaurants have come and gone, this mall still offers a good selection restaurant, groceries, and other stores. This mall is almost always busy, so be prepared to look for parking. Be careful for idiot drivers and people that can't park as well. The bathrooms here can be on the dirty & smelly side. Be prepared to squat (if you're a women, obviously) and wash your hands well!! Despite the terrible parking and smelly bathrooms, I still enjoy shopping at this location because of the reasonably priced grocery items.

Good mall that houses the 99 ranch store for random asian ingredients. On this particular trip I got distracted with one of those asian stores that have cutesy things from when I was a little girl. How can you not stop and go in? Here is why you should explore this random mall: 1. Monchichis - little monkeys I haven't seen since I was a kid 2. Hello kitty 3. Random cutesy stationary that I would buy but probably never use in real life except to write cutesy notes to godchildren and nieces 4. Cartoon perfumed car fresheners that smell sickeningly sweet 5. Overpriced toys that seemed reasonable when you were a kid that you begged your parents to buy them while they protested that the price was unreasonable. Fast forward to the present time that you can buy it for yourself and now you wrestle against the thought because inflation makes it unreasonable for you to buy it.

Pretty cool place. Reminds me of the malls in Milpitas, Ranch 99, Ten Ren, shops and restaurants in one spot. The only complaint I have is that the bathrooms are pretty gross here.

Home to a ranch 99 market that has one of the best/freshest seafood choices..the ranch 99 also has a cafeteria style food court that has the usual chinese food including whole duck and dimsum (which is aiiiiiiight but it'll do when you're craving a little bit of it) Bakeries, different restaurants, ten ren's tea shop, a hookah lounge and a shit ton of stores that sell random asian things like hello kitty, mashimaro totoro, domokun items. Some clothing stores if you like to dress like a FOB. The bakery right across the ranch 99 is good, i always get my moon cakes there as well as yummy cakes for people's birthdays.

Pacific East Mall is one of the many malls convenient for a lot of Berkeley students. Grocery Stores: - 99 Ranch Market Bakery (ies): - Sheng Kee Bakery I still remember the Coriya Hot Pot City Restaurant that was here when I came here in September 2008. But too bad this place is now gone! Yes, this mall is about 20 minutes from University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley students come here for something to eat or to get groceries at the 99 Ranch Market. For dining and grocery shopping in one location, come to Pacific East Mall. There is Shell Gas Station that is 1/2 a block from here. Costco Warehouse is not too far from here either. Nearest BART Stations: - El Cerrito Plaza - El Cerrito Del Norte - Richmond Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. Although, I do have to disclose the fact that this place can also get crowded depending on the time you come here. Pacific East Mall is not the cleanest nor is it the dirtiest malls around. I'd definitely make a stop here if I am in Berkeley or Richmond. The customer service here is very good. But similar to most shopping malls around, this place can crowded during the weekend as well. If you are in the Berkeley / Richmond area, this is the mall to go to if you are looking for a 99 Ranch Market and a Sheng Kee Bakery.

Neat little plaza that has a little of everything you need for a one stop shop. The biggest shop is the 99 Ranch Market grocery store with several restaurants of all types of Asian cuisines (Viet, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) along with bakeries, boba store, gift shops, and clothing stores. Ample of parking but it can get crazy on holidays/weekends.

Pho, Korean, 99 & Portuguese tarts all under under 1 roof? Oh yeah, I'm all up in & on top of that! This place gets real busy so traffic & parking are sheer pandemonium sometimes. It's all good, though, once the car is parked & you're inside.

This is my go-to Asian Mall when I'm heading to the bay area from Sacramento. They have the 99 Ranch Market, my favorite dim-sum restaurant at Asian Pearl, boba and bakery. Other markets you will find here include Pho, Korean food, Sheng Kee Bakery and stationary and Hello Kitty stores and much more. Parking is easy, there is usually always parking available even if it is a little far out, its good to walk. The weekends can be busy though. Overall, a great place to get some decent Asian goodies! I enjoy coming here and plan to come here often for my yummy treats!

Love this mall. Stores in this mall include the Mi - A Southwest Asian Eatery, Shanghai Fusion, and Sheng Kee bakery. Outside the mall at an "island" is the Daimo Restaurant which serves dim sum until odd hours. The main attraction of the mall is inside where the Ranch 99 Market is.