168 Market is a popular Asian grocery store in Vallejo, operated by the same team behind 99 Ranch Market. It offers a wide variety of Asian, Southeast Asian, East Indian, and Chinese ingredients, making it a great destination for those seeking diverse food options. The store features fresh produce that is some of the best in town, clean, bright, and well-laid-out, similar to 99 Ranch but slightly smaller. The seafood counter impresses customers with fresh fish and seafood that have no fishy smell, and staff are friendly and helpful, although some do not speak English fluently. The store has a good selection of grocery items, including soy sauces with over five brands, and regular specials that offer great prices compared to larger grocery stores. It also includes a bakery, cooked food section, and Asian vegetables, some of which are bagged and ready to go. During festivals like Dragon Boat or Moon Cake season, the store features themed merchandise with rotating options. Customers appreciate the variety of ready-to-eat foods, such as steamed buns and dumplings, and can even have seafood prepared and fried at the counter for no extra charge. 168 Market is considered a smaller, cleaner alternative to 99 Ranch, with a focus mainly on Chinese goods but also offering some other Asian specialties. Its prices are wallet-friendly, and the store is seen as a "mini" Ranch 99 — a convenient, friendly, and well-stocked shopping spot for Asian foods in the area.
