He recalled drinking the pearl tea as a child. I started seeing it around here about 2 or 3 years ago, right about when this market opened. 99 Ranch Market is a Los Angeles-based supermarket chain specializing in Asian grocery products with six stores in the Bay Area and 21 across the country. Behind this idea, Tony Chen notes, was the growing affluence in the Asian American community that enabled many people to move from their urban neighborhoods to the suburbs. One entire side of aisle four is lined with assorted brands of rice stick, noodles, and bean thread.
Shoppers can choose persimmons or Japanese eggplant from the produce section.
Meat eaters can buy oxtail, cow brains, or entire roasted duck. Many 99 Ranch Market customers said they shop occasionally in Chinatown markets, but all agree that the Richmond store offers an attractive alternative. Indeed, the selection at Ranch 99 is vast. One entire side of aisle four is lined with assorted brands of rice stick, noodles, and bean thread. Shoppers can choose persimmons or Japanese eggplant from the produce section.