My parents and I are huge durian fans and have been wanting to come here since it opened…read more My parents were really excited to finally come here and were asking a lot of curious questions about the different varieties & tastes to the sales person. Unfortunately, the sales person was really dismissive and rude to my parents, talking down to & interrupting my parents' excited comments. One particular offputting moment was when my parents casually brought up Costco durians in conversation to each other and the sales person immediately cut off my parents to say that we should just go to Costco if we want lower class durian. I think there was definitely some major miscommunication. Maybe we're just not the target audience, but then who is the target audience if not fellow Southeast Asian durian lovers?!?!? We ended up leaving the store & not buying anything because of the service and I'm just really sad that someone would talk to my aging parents that way :(

TL;DR - really cute durian store and friendly staff, but the durian fruit is a gamble…read more THE STORE: This place sells durian and durian accessories. You'll find cute durian theme items like candle, plushies, and cups to decorate your home without stinking it up. THE DURIAN: We must have had a bad luck. We bought a small mao sha wang durian and it was so disappointing. Absolutely no durian flavor and each piece barely had any flesh! For $70+ you would think there is some level of quality guarantee? You can get a cheaper durian at the grocery store.

I was on a hunt for some laos/thai sausages and found this place on Yelp. This place has a lot of…read moreAsian grocery items. The lady in the front is very friendly. I will be back to pick up some more sausages and check out new items as well! Small Lao/Thai market in Richmond if you need some asian food ingredients.

This place is authentic as it gets. I needed to buy a mortar and pestle along with the stuff to…read moremake my sticky rice. I was able to buy everything here! And all for an affordable price. They have frozen food, produce, pantry items, medicine, and other imported items from Southeast Asia. I wanted to make Nam Kao and they had all the ingredients there. The aunties there are so friendly and were able to answer my questions (which brand is better, etc). At the register, they also have freshly made food for purchase. I always pick up a couple things to snack on and they have all been delicious. I highly recommend this spot.

El Cerrito has bunch of amazing "ethnic" grocery stores tn Roong Jing Jing grocery is one of them…read more The store is tiny and has specific Thai grocery products. Their super power is the Thai take out "pop up" that happens every Saturday morning where about a dozen local That restaurants drop off take out dinners. you get there before late morning and you'll have a wide assortment of That foods, including Holy Basil Chicken and egg which is the s--t. all the curries and noodle and rice dishes you expect plus desserts. the only think I tend not to get there is rice since I live right nearby and have a rice cooker at home but seriously. go there Saturday morning pick up a few things and you'll have a 24 hour Thai Food Feast. You do not want to miss this.

The interior is very small, but they have a great selection of prepackaged foods and groceries…read more If you like international snacks, this is the place to load up on your next haul! The ready-made food and desserts looked delicious, though a part of me worries about the rice/meats being left out unrefrigerated.

This compact specialty market has been open for over a year, and I really like how the merchandise…read morereflects local purveyors with no corporate brands. Starting with an arresting blow-up of Italian movie star Monica Vitti behind the checkout, it's a visually pleasing emporium because it's not overcrowded with idiosyncratic products. The wine collection is particularly interesting with labels unknown to me. I've been tempted by the delectables in the Grab & Go section, but I've demurred for the sake of discretion. In fact, having almost no knowledge of any of these products, I only recently bought something here because I want to support them. I got a box of Rooibos tea and a jar of Hawaiian masala (Photo 10). I look forward to buying more in the future, though one thought I had was that this store would benefit from samples. On a previous visit, there was a bakery pop-up in front (Photo 8), and I think more of that activity could encourage more in-store traffic. It'll be interesting to see how this business evolves. RELATED - Exploring Solano Avenue? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/eyjAJU1VZv

I LOVE THIS STORE SO MUCH!!!…read more It's so lovingly & carefully curated with yummy items. I come in every week or so to check out new items. Great selection of gourmet goodies-- I regular go in for snacks, cooking sauces from around the world, ice cream, canned drinks, honey & condiments. Appreciate they have plenty of vegan options. They also have a good selection of wines. The owners & staff are super friendly. They love to chat & answer any questions you have. It's a small but mighty space. Very clean & cheerful (not sure how else to describe it? I always smile when I enter!) SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT OUR WONDERFUL SMALL BUSINESSES

This place is consistently awesome for ethnic products--- the inventory and the vibe of the bodega…read moreeven boasts fresh fruit and a butcher counter in the back. For me, it's always snack age central-- has been for over a decade!! Love it

Richmond Food Center looks average from the outside. inside it's packed full of goods from the…read morefloor to the ceiling. the meat market is at the far end. beverages/beers are at the right end. 2 cashiers at 2 stations. brew: "Parrot" Coconut Milk drink, 1.29, 9.8 oz, -sugary coconut milk with bits of coconut... 14 grams sugar, 11 grams added. -noticed few microbrews take outs: -large parking lot -few grocery stores in imminent area...

I've been meaning to explore this farmer's market. The first time we were driving by and decided to…read morestop. It has a good variety of vendors for produce, meat, cheese, mushrooms, breads, body products, jewelry and more. There are a variety food vendors where you can get your fill of dim sum, burgers, Laos sausages, and a wonderful coffee vendor. I think you want to get there earlier than noon. The first time we went, it was about 1pm. We strolled up and down the aisle. By 1:30 there seemed to be little produce and a couple of vendors were starting to pick up. The second time we went a bit earlier. It is about a 20 minute bike ride from the Point so it is convenient. We walked around and saw the same vendors so I feel confident they will be there regularly. Great location with views of the marina and bay from the parking lot. There is a no pet sign but it was posted only at one entrance - and not the one we went through. It was warm and I couldn't leave her in the car. Because she was self-contained in her personal buggy, I didn't think it would be an issue. Still, probably best to leave your furbabies at home. The only negative I have is one vendor blasting music from their booth. I enjoy listening to music but it's so loud that I can't have a conversation with the vendor without yelling, so I move on. Quickly. When you get to the water end of the market, you are blessed with sounds of the bay and birds. Now, that's nice. The second time we rode our bikes from home. It's about a 20 minute bike ride from the Point so it is convenient and it was a beautiful morning. As we rolled up, we were greeted by loud music. Again. Sigh. There are a few tables set up at one end with coloring books and games, entertainment for both grownups and kids alike. You can also grab a bite to eat or something to drink, sit down and enjoy the vibes. Pleasant way to enjoy a sunny day by the bay in Richmond.

I came to this Farmers Markets unexpected but I am glad that I did show up. The view of the boats…read morein the water is magnificent. I wish I had my camera with me to take a picture of the boats. What is so great about The Richmond Farmers Market in Marina Bay is the space that is being used. The vendors at this market are very kind. You say hi to them and they start a conversation with you. It is a friendly Farmers Market to come to. I love seeing the people that attend the Farmers Markets. I have not seen anybody trying to bring their pets to the market which is not allowed. I do love how people come here on a Sunday Morning checking out the vendors. When I attended this market I only saw one vendor that had fruits/vegetables. Every other vendor were take out food or clothes. I am not disappointed that the market didn't have much produce vendor but it is still a market nobody if you call it a Farmers Market. Keep up the great work serving Richmond.

What a Richmond gem. Glad we stopped by on this Sunday morning. I feel like they have a little bit…read moreof everything. I really liked their bulk supply section and variety of teas. Id espeacially like to thank Maria for listening to the issue we were trying to address and providing her expertise. We will be back again.

I always enjoy coming to William's Natural Foods. The employees are kind and very knowledgeable…read more They had their discounts and sample giveaway yesterday and I learned today that I won a gift basket. Yay! Thank you for many years of great service and prices

Grumpy morning? Must be the bad Medulla (It's actually…read moreAmygdala; sorry, had to school ya) All jokes aside, don't let Adam fool ya... I found this Uncut Gem -- hashtag a Jeweler It's a cozy, classy coffee café called Catahoula Go get a cold brew plus espresso, now that'll do ya But this ain't no run-of-the-mill joint, so gather moolah Splurge a little--just know when to Draw the Line...grab a Ruler The competition can't Measure up to this top Dog You can drop off your whip next door if it's got smog And walk on over to the friendliest place, face full of grins Richmond's very own community of Catahouligans

Best service. They're never too busy to make suggestions if you want…read more Delicious coffees. Small coffee shop.

Giovanni's is a very cute, yet surprisingly comprehensive, neighborhood store. It's amazing that…read moreit's still in business and seems to be thriving. When I was growing up in El Cerrito (home of the Fogerty brothers) this used to be Poloni's. The perfect spot to go after school and buy candy. Today it's got gourmet mini pies, a wine section, lots of fresh produce plus some household items in case of emergency. Very friendly staff. I like their handwritten signs, but unfortunately there's no spellcheck when you're writing freehand. Support your local mom and pop business!

Better produce and prices than Safeway. Little local stores like this are so convenient.read more