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99 Ranch Market
Categories: Food Grocery Food Specialty Food Seafood Markets Grocery, Seafood Markets [Edit]
3430 Hwy 6Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 980-6699
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
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- Parking:
- Private Lot
20 reviews for 99 Ranch Market
20 reviews in English
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Review from Gianna O.
Whew! When you walk in here you are immediately hit with the smell of fish. FISHY fish. I love most seafood so I'm not put off by mild sea smells but I did have to get used to the aroma here.
That said, here's what I DO like about this neat store:
It's overall a clean place, fishyness aside, and the items are nicely stocked. Everything is labeled with English translations which is very helpful. Almost, if not any, Asian food you can imagine can be found here. I'm talking authentic Asian foods, too. I was pleased as could be with the Basmati rice. I love Basmati rice and the ones sold here are good quality. You can find many other tasty rice varieties in this place, as well.
The seafood found here is extensive, interesting and despite that seafood smell the food looks fresh. Prices are very reasonable on all items. The fruit selections looked fresh and while not a huge variety it is not by any means lacking. The pastries and bread buns looked yummy and tempting. There is an aisle of delicious Asian candies, mostly fruit candies, and snacks. Many items are ones I'm not so familiar with but I'd gladly give them a try. There is also a good selection of dumplings. You can find fresh seaweed and any kind of meatball imaginable.
I will definitely come back to this place to buy rice as well as other items and try some new foods. -
Review from Samuel K.
3/16/2012 7 Check-ins Here
Cleanest Asian market in sugar land! for all the asian things you need, especially for fresh seafood and veggies. It will always out price HEB or Kroger.
it's very clean and has everything that you'll need with regards to asian food.
Lunch box option is really good and cheap. if you're on the run and you need something healthier to eat than fast food. this is also the place to go.
get their roasted BBQ. it's goooood -
Review from Jessica W.
Missouri City, TX
1/31/2012
I find this place to be a lot cleaner than Wel-Farm and the selection is larger. It is a bit more expensive but still cheap compared to HEB, Wal-Mart, etc. I do appreciate that I don't have to drive all the way to Bellaire to get my asian baked goods. They also have a little lunch bar type thing inside and I can get a lunch box for about 4 bucks. That's cheaper than McDonalds, yo.
Tastes better, too.
It does get pretty busy though, and they often sell out of certain items in the bakery. -
Review from Ada L.
Updated - 4/30/2012 13 photos
The pastry items look pretty good BUT taste bland and not as good. The bread buns taste more interesting, and yes, Better!
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4/9/2011
Update on some new bread buns/ cakes I have tried just now:
Custard bun: nothing special; stingy on… Read more »
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Review from Lonny Y.
1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
It's nice to have a decent asian supermarket outside of Chinatown! Although it's smaller than it's counterpart off I-10, this location still has a great selection, especially for being way out in Sugar Land.
Regular produce is typically also cheaper here as well.
Check it out if you don't feel like making the drive out to Bellaire/Beltway 8. They have all your staples! -
Review from Lisa O.
9/5/2011
Cool ethnic grocery stores are kinda a pasttime of mine and when I started spending a lot more time in the Richmond/Rosenberg side of town, I found myself forlorn at the international choices of the local grocery stores. (Seriously, no one has miso?!)
Driving along Hwy 6 just a little bit south of 59, my eyes bugged out when I saw there was a 99 Ranch (usually "99"'s just mean dollar stores in the 'burbs). Immediately we popped in, way too hungry to buy anything reasonable at the grocery store so we loaded up on prepared items, noodles, and things we couldn't pronounce but wanted to try anyway.
THE STORE OFFERINGS (4 stars):
Nice size, plentiful selection including anything from obscure fish sauces to aunt jemima waffles, in their plan perhaps to eliminate the need for the conventional grocery store altogether. The produce was bountiful, colorful, super fresh and great prices. Somewhere between hong kong markets elsewhere in Houston and regular grocery stores. The meat/seafood, bf says, looked really fresh with appealing cuts and prices.
Also, it's very clean and doesn't smell like the other hong kong mkts I know (punch in face with fish/etc smell upon entrance) which was at first a plus but then I think I started to miss it?
THE PREPARED FOOD SECTION (3 stars):
There's a little bakery and small food court type area with a multitude of savory dishes.
--The bakery: like a teeny tiny Six Ping (see my review) they had a nice selection of buns and prettily decorated cakes. Perfect for a quick snack or even to take to a dinner party. Things they lacked that I looked for: sesame red bean balls, and those vietnamese french bread rolls. Also pretty sure the as advertised Green Onion Roll had a swirl of pork paste in it (the vegetarian sighs).
--The savory: $3.99 for a nice size plastic container (enough for food for 2) of the veggie options-- great price, and I certainly loaded up on everything w/o meat but unfortunately it just wasn't much to yelp about-- it seemed fresh but to me didn't end up being craveable so I probably won't be back. The best veg dish was the slices of marinated tofu, definitely yummy!
In conclusion-- this market probs isn't the best out there, especially in Houston but it's all we got as far as I know this far out so I'll take it! -
Review from Tracey S.
2/27/2011
This Ranch 99 is noticeably smaller than the I-10 @ Blalock location. The prices are sometimes different from that location, too. Almost all the bakery items cost more here and the bakery section is a lot smaller than the I-10 @ Blalock location. The produce looks to be just as fresh. Overall, the prices at the I-10 @ Blalock location are better than this Sugar Land location. I will still drive out to that Ranch 99 instead of this closer Sugar Land one.
A higher percentage of the clientele here are Chinese.
Parking is much more plentiful and less hectic at this Sugar Land location. This Ranch 99 will probably steal a little business from the nearby Wel-Farm but not the first Houston Ranch 99.Listed in: Houston Chinatown Bakeries
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Review from April C.
It's hard to shop at HEB and Kroger after seeing the prices of produce here. I'm okay with my red bell peppers being oddly shaped as long as they stick to their low prices. Just to give an example, Kroger and HEB sell red bell peppers for as much as $2 a piece. 99 Ranch sells them for $1 a pound - so you get 2 maybe 3 for $1. It's worth the drive to save on produce alone and get some freshly baked goods.
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Review from Jude Y.
Missouri City, TX
1/24/2011 6 Check-ins Here
I never even fathomed Ranch 99 would ever come to Texas. Growing up in Cali and born in Texas it was like bringing Diamond Bar to Sugar Land. I chose to stop in this past Saturday, after having brunch at Luby's. What used to stand the Palais Royal has now transformed into a busy Chinese grocery store.
I braced myself for the worst since it was still Grand Opening week and it was a Saturday afternoon. Never in my life have I seen the parking lot to be this full. The spot wasn't really ideal to fit a Ranch 99 and now I foresee that the Welfarm Market down the street will have some steep competition.
As I walked in, the smell of fresh baked bread and the Baker calling out "FRESH BREAD!" resonated. It felt like being in Chinatown.. just packed with people in line to get their carb fill of the day with fresh pastries and cake. I only got to walk around the aisles of half of the store since I was in a hurry to leave and my claustrophobia was getting the better of me.
All in all, it's a decent market. I'm 4 starring this one perhaps due to my nostalgic experiences from my childhood going to the Ranch 99 in Rowland Heights. Also, for the first month or few weeks they are having great promotions with shoppers who purchase $20, $60, $100, and $200. Just walk out of the store and on the left is a table where you'd present your receipt and they'd give you free gifts according to the amounts you spend. Enjoy the promotion while it lasts!
I've noticed a trend with many Asian markets. At the beginning they have everything fresh since they start from scratch with all new inventories, but after a few months fades they aren't as diligent with maintaining freshness. I hope this Ranch 99 proves me wrong. -
Review from David C.
1/31/2011
Boom. First to review. High five.
I'm surprised that I snagged this honor considering how many people are here at all hours. This opened up recently where Incredible Pizza Company used to be and will likely get into some price wars with Wel Farm.
It is new but I noticed the place didn't smell bad. That's huge for me. The produce looked pretty good and we loaded up with some veggies that were 50% cheaper than prices at Kroger/Whole Foods - not sure how the prices compare to Wel Farm.
They have a pretty nice selection of fresh fish and seafood, and again, I'm impressed with how clean everything seemed to be. In the meat section, they have cut up bones and chicken parts for $1 a pound or so which is solid if you are trying to make your own stock.
This 99 Ranch also has a food court but I believe it isn't as extensive as the one off Blalock. Then again, there was a 50+ person line so I really didn't get to see much. Saw a small bakery in it though, will check it out and may report back.
I'm sold. I'll do anything to avoid Wel Farm. I'll add it to my supermarket hopping route. -
Review from Van L.
4/9/2011 28 Check-ins Here
I am going to beat a dead horse on this one. As others have stated, this location is a lot smaller compared to the one off I-10 and Blalock. But in all honesty, I could care less about the size. It doesn't have a big frill cafeteria, a bank, or a small statue shop in the front, but I would never go to those anyway. Well...the cafeteria did look tempting, but if anything, I would order it to-go.
This location has the basic needs - meat, produce, house hold items, and it does have a small cafeteria if you did decide to eat there. If you were to buy American goods (I bought Raid), they are a bit more expensive than at say...Wal-Mart, HEB, and maybe even Target. Raid was $3.89 as of yesterday and I used an app on my phone to do a price comparison. The app located the same product @ $3.22-$3.44. But...I am too lazy to go to drive to another store, get out the car, look for it, wait in line, then go back to the car to go home. That's not worth $0.40 in my opinion.
With that said, just don't do your house hold item shopping here. The food isn't bad and the produce is cheap (seems fresh to me; I am still alive).
As David C. mentioned in his post, this place did NOT stink. I would also like to add that the floors were fairly clean. Now for those of you who've never been to an Asian super market in Chinatown...you'll take these two pros for granted. Most markets down there have flies everywhere, it smells, and it makes you feel filthy just walking in there.
But you do what you can for cheap food. I will continue to shop at this Ranch 99 location over the I-10 one due to the sole fact that it's extremely close to where I live (compared to Chinatown and of course, I-10).
If there are some skeptical still about this location...I actually find that a good thing for me. It gives me less people to shop around and it won't crowd my new favorite market. -
Review from jim h.
1/22/2011
Bringing the California shopping experience to Houston -- huge crowds, narrow aisles that are too small for grocery baskets, much less shopping carts, big random promotion things and Wu Long Wu Shi (Dragon dance) in the front -- yes, memories of NorCal there. And before anyone mentions it, the Blalock location doesn't count.
Did I say there were too many people? That's what happens when you decide to open a Chinese market in a converted Krogers(?) in neighborhoods filled with rich Asian people (Sugar Land and surrounding areas). And then stack that up with promotions (buy X$, get random bottles of soy sauce, eggs, what have you), a Chinese/Taiwanese style Bakery, a great seafood section (never seen live abalone until today, and great Dungess crabs), and you have one heck of a hectic shopping experience.
PS Please make the aisles wider? Kthxbye.
Update: AVOID foot court (I'm sure their bbq is merely OK, but DO NOT eat lunch here.) Horrible. Ugh. One less star just because of that. -
Review from Jacob Y.
Sugar Land, TX
11/5/2011
i would have to say that this is the best place to go for asian groceries in sugar land.
the produce section is clean and fresh (unlike welfarm and most of the other chinese supermarkets on bellaire blvd); the ethnic meat cuts and seafood sections are neatly packed and fresh; and their marketing strategy via random price-cuts are well placed.
overall, i love their spacious, clean, and friendly atmosphere. other chinese supermarkets should learn from this franchise. i don't care if the prices are slightly higher....at least the food looks edible. -
Review from Amy F.
Richmond, TX
2/5/2012
Love this grocery store!! They have hard to find produce (peaches in February!!) and they make a wide variety of foods. I think the filled buns they make are amazing! This was a really great find and beats driving into Houston.
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Review from Donna X.
Los Angeles, CA
7/6/2011
I'm so glad that they opened up this location! Being Asian, I am a huge fan of Asian grocery stores, but one thing that usually irks me about them is the lack of cleanliness. Ranch 99 is super clean though! I love it! It's clean, the produce is fresh, they have a wonderful fresh seafood and meat section with a great variety of offerings, the prices are generally cheap, and never have I come across poor-quality food here. There is also a cafe and bakery inside the store. I haven't had any baked goods yet, but the cafe food is pretty good from what I've tried so far.
In my experience, it can get fairly crowded and loud, especially on weekends, but I think the easiest way to deal with that is simply coming mentally prepared. That's something that can't really be avoided no matter what supermarket you go to. -
Review from Chloe S.
Houston, TX
2/28/2011
I have to be honest, it is very convenient having 99 ranch in Sugar Land, since I hate Wel-Farm and refuse to buy anything there being that their produce is NEVER fresh and they have a lack of selection. 99 Ranch on Blalock is MUCH better than the Sugar Land location. The Sugar Land location has narrow aisle, less cooked-food selection, and much higher prices. I'm fine with the higher prices, but not I don't feel that it is family-friendly being that their aisles are so narrow. Also, I don't know if it's just me but the Asian people I see shopping here are much ruder than the Asian people in chinatown. The other day this Chinese lady just cut me in line while waiting for dim-sum and then proceeded to ask 20 questions before deciding what she's going to order. Another Asian man later on bumped into my shopping cart with my baby in it and never even stopped to apologize. Shopping here kind of makes me hate my own race, because I know they only talk so loudly and freely here being that it's an Asian supermarket, but if I were to see the same people shopping at the Kroger across the street or at Whole Foods, they would be whispering to each other (instead of shouting in Chinese language) and would actually act courteous to other shoppers. Crazy, isn't it!
Employees are also always talking to each other in Chinese and you have to wait for them to finish their conversations before proceeding to make an order. They pretty much do this to any one under the age of 35, or anyone who looks like they do not speak Chinese. The only nice employees there are the non-asians (usually the cashiers and the baggers). I would hate working there if I were them.
If it weren't for the bbq selection and bakery, I would never come here. All three stars goes to their meat selection, bbq and bakery. -
Review from Jeannette S.
Sugar Land, TX
7/15/2011 3 Check-ins Here
This place could get packed and annoying so I suggest that you sign on to their weekly email specials. That's what I did so I know exactly what I am looking for when I go into the store. Their stuff is a little pricier than other Asian groceries but if you focus on the sales items you gonna scoop some good deals. I've been saving $$$ coming here, yay!!
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Review from Sudden S.
Houston, TX
3/8/2011
Man the store was really nice I like Asian food, but I will not spend my money at this store, the shoppers were Incredibly rude. I put all my groceries back and simply walked out. I know it sounds crazy but I refuse to spend my money in a place where there is a lack of common decency. Im a stickler for that sort of thing.
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Review from Michael W.
Houston, TX
99 Ranch Market is perfect for a quick Asian food fix when you're not in the mood to drive all the way to the Bellaire Chinatown. Their Asian BBQ started out a bit rough, but has vastly improved over the past two months. Along with the traditional Asian BBQ, they also offer a descent selection of sushi, dim sim, lunch plates and noodle soups in the same area.
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Review from Lucky J.
Houston, TX
8/6/2011
Since I'm from San Diego... I miss my Seafood City Marketplace! This is NOT Seafood City. This place is small. They pack in so much "Asian" food and produce into any corner they could find. There were slim pickings at the bakery. I wasn't impressed with the take out food either. The aisles were very narrow. However, 99 Ranch Market did have what I was looking for... lumpia wrappers and chili sauce. Overall, I've seen better. I recommend going to Hong Kong Food Market on Bellaire BLVD... Hong Kong Food Market is "almost" like a Seafood City... plus there is more selection of EVERYTHING and more aisle space.
