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    Roong Jing Jing

    4.7 (93 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Cuong T.

    IDK what kitchens or who cooks these but they are solid for the price. A little low on meat portions but prices are better than any sit down restaurant nearby. Only sells food 10am Saturdays. 9/10, hidden gem of Thai cuisine with sweet owners, would def recommend and def come again.

    April F.

    Great concept! Fresh take-out from local restaurants. So many classics and things that are new to me. If you love Thai food, this is literally a visual menu! We choose many things to try including khao soy, duck noodles with broth on the side, and crab pad Thai. All were tasty and delicious. The desserts were very tasty as well; sticky rice banana wrapped in ti leaves, and crunchy fried cookies with black sesame. Delicious. The store also sells Thai cooking ingredients and other snacks, beverages and condiments and frozen specialities. This was a treasure-filled find. If you want Thai food and don't want to commit to dining in, this is a great concept to choose what you're craving, and taking it to-go! Win-win!!

    Thai delicacies galore!
    Miriam W.

    Curry puffs, pad kee mao, khao soi, mango and sticky rice (when mangoes are in season), papaya salad, and so much more can be found on the weekends in this tiny El Cerrito grocery. The shelves groan under the weight of delicious prepared Thai food that's well-priced. Roong Jing Jing has become a Saturday tradition for us. The offerings change frequently according to season (and other factors that I'm not sure of) so every visit has some element of discovery. My daughter loves the rice cakes and looking at all of the brightly colored Thai desserts. I recommend coming with an open mind and arriving early.

    JP P.

    Definitely would recommend this hidden gem! Has seasonings I can't find anywhere else! Saturday mornings they also have fresh food from local nearby restaurants! Definitely a must try!

    Morgan P.

    The woman working was sweet and friendly. Small shop with a ton of Thai goodies- groceries and supplies, as well as ready to eat foods! I grabbed a selection of items today to try out and will be going back to try and catch the saku!

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    Vanessa C.

    My new favorite place. If you love Thai food and sweets, this will be your favorite place too. I recently learned about their amazing Saturdays. Aka the day they have cooked food and desserts (prepared by different local businesses) available for purchase. And so I dragged my boyfriend to go with me this past Saturday lol. Got there around noon and it wasn't too busy and the selection of food was plentiful. There was just a couple of people inside, but the store is a little small, so you may have to navigate around people if it does get busier. The people working there were nice and smiley (land of smiles!). All the food is stacked on racks and shelves around the store - clearly labeled and most (not all) will have marked prices on them. You will find all sorts of dishes here - ranging from the typical pad thai and pad see ew to things you might not typically see at a lot of Thai restaurants. Out of the things we purchased, I enjoyed the Garden Rolls, Larb Beef, and Khao Soi the most. I feel like the food here tries to pack a more authentic amount of heat and acidity that is synonymous to Thai cuisine, which I highly appreciate. Make sure you make room for dessert because the selection here is HUGE. I studied abroad in Thailand years ago and I saw desserts here that I have not seen since I was in Thailand! Ony thing is, I do think some of the desserts are overpriced so :( Anyways, this is the real deal here. I hope you don't go or tell anyone else so this can remain a little secret piece of heaven.

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    John G.

    ***Pre-COVID review*** Found this place by accident as wifey was browsing through Yelp while we were filling up on gas at nearby Costco. Luckily, it was on a Saturday so they had the packaged food still available. We quickly drove here and even though it was later in the afternoon, they still had a few left and grabbed whatever we thought were good. Honestly though, everything looked good. We were also greeted by a nice gentleman, who was cheerful, friendly and helpful. When we got home, couldn't wait to open them up and enjoyed the wonderful combinations of textures, flavors and fresh herbs. As delicious as they were, we wanted to return the following Saturday and get here earlier so we can get dibs on whatever came that day. When we asked the gentlemen if they got the same type of food shipment every Saturday, he replied that it varies. That didn't deter us so we returned the following Saturday and was impressed by their selections. My eyes were bulging as I went "Takaw Mata" which is a Filipino phrase that is loosely translated into greedy eyes. Wifey got more mangoes, similar to what we purchased the previous week and whatever else looked good. I'm not too familiar or remember their names, but the most memorable dish was a ground pork wrapped in some type of rice noodle that came with fresh herbs and some awesome-tasting sauce. And whatever we got, the quality, freshness and the herbs were all so impressive and delicious. They also have a variety of desserts that are very similar to Filipino desserts as the majority of them are made from rice. They also have a good selection of fresh fruits, including some frozen durian. Wifey loves that stuff, but I've tried it and it's not my cup of tea. Since it's also a Thai grocery store, this is certainly the place to go for Thai ingredients that they may not sell at your local 99 Ranch or Asian grocery stores as they specialize primarily for the Thai community. I definitely wanna learn more about their fascinating cuisines and this is a great place to start. Come here early on Saturdays and check 'em out yourself. #YelpChallenge2020 review No. 87

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    Amy D.

    I'm not sure there is better Thai food available nearby than there is delivered here on Saturday mornings. Such a sweet couple, too.

    Saturday morning - 5 max people in the store. Masks  on. Social distancing. Parking in the plaza out front.
    Anya H.

    Packaged Thai food goodness! With Covid Times there is restriction to wearing a along with 5 people max in the small store. In the store you'll find A TON of freshly packaged food items ranging from soups, curries, noodles, and desserts. They get these deliveries Saturday morning so if you want the best selection, go then.

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    This little gem has these unique Thai dumplings. Absolutely amazing and delicious and fresh made

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    Great selection of Thai groceries and some pre-made foods. Everything you need to make Thai dishes. Very friendly staff!

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    Ypu can find any sort of Thailand's food. I love the taro samosa. You need to preorder first

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    Is this a cash only business or do they take debit/credit cards too?

    They have a machine like Stripe, so anything.

    Do they sell kaffir limes (not the leaves)?

    Sometimes

    Anyone know if the Thai food is only available on weekends? Both Sat and Sun?

    Only Sat

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