Cute set up. But limited amount of K beauty products I'd rather go elsewhere in the area to get my…read morekey beauty supplies.

It's a nice little space on the second floor of H Mart in K-Town. Size wise is about 4-5 bathroom…read morestalls side by side next to each other. Very bright, clean and organized. Conveniently located by the B/D/F/M/Q/N/R/W trains right across the street. They sell the trendiest Korean makeup and skincare products. If you ever happen to see your favorite kpop idol promoting one of these brands, then I think there's a very high chance of seeing that brand's products being sold inside H Art. There're Q tips and disposable cotton rounds for you to swatch their products on your hands/face/lips. I like to come here and restock on my stash of tinted lip balms, blushes, and eyeshadow palettes from time to time. Very fast customer service from patient, friendly and helpful staff. Both cash and/or credit/debit card are accepted forms of payment.

My friend and I were walking around ktown looking for skincare and dropped by here. Their…read morecollection was well organized and really well maintained. Maybe just a touch more expensive than the other skincare shops in the area. Didn't take any pictures since there were signs not to. The staff is friendly and helpful!

First timer : was walking through 32 nd street and found this shop .. looked a good shop for…read morevarious facial products . Lots and lots of face packs .. got some to test out z price was a bit high though. Serums costed about 40$ .. very nice location . Very close to Penn station : service was average . Overall a decent experience..

Disregard the LV wallet in the pic. But the K beauty supplies were from this store. This store was…read morePACKED! So it was hard to get around and actually browse the items. I took pics of what I needed to grab ahead of time and found most of it. Checking out was quick.

Kosette feels like one of the go-to spots for K-beauty lovers in Koreatown. The store offers an…read moreimpressive range of products--from an entire wall of sheet masks to trending brands like Fwee. It almost feels like a micro version of Olive Young, which makes it fun to explore if you're into discovering new or hard-to-find items. However the layout is quite compact, and during my visit, it was very crowded--which made it a bit overwhelming to browse leisurely. The tight space combined with the crowd made it tricky to really take my time. At one point, a sales associate was restocking shelves in a tight space and didn't move or acknowledge me as I tried to look at products, which made the experience feel a bit unwelcoming. I also found that staff in general weren't very approachable or helpful, so it's best to come in knowing what you want. Still, if you happen to catch it during a quieter time, Kosette offers competitive pricing and some great deals, especially on popular Korean skincare and makeup. Definitely worth a stop if you're building your K-beauty collection and prefer to shop independently.

Very clean inside. And wide selection of snack , cosmetics , drinks and frozen foods and some toys…read more I think they offer good prices on most of items. It's a fun place to visit.

TESO Life is a Korean and Japanese lifestyle and convenience store in Koreatown on 32nd Street,…read morespread across two floors. I walked into a space that covers a lot of ground, from snacks and drinks to beauty products, home goods, and collectibles, and the density of what is on display makes it easy to spend more time browsing than I planned. The snack selection is the strongest draw and covers an impressive range. I saw Asian versions of familiar American snacks sitting alongside Japanese and Korean originals, and the drink section downstairs is broad enough that finding something I have not tried before is a near certainty. The variety of drinks, many with anime or character branding, reflects a buying approach that goes beyond the standard convenience store selection. The beauty and skincare section upstairs is well stocked with Korean and Japanese brands that are not widely available at American drugstores. I browsed through everything from face wash to sheet masks and specialty treatments, and the prices are competitive for imported products of this type. Blind boxes occupy their own significant section, and the selection across different series is one of the better in the city, with reasonable pricing relative to what the same items cost at specialty toy stores. Home goods, toys, collectibles, and kawaii accessories fill the remaining floor space. For a one stop shop for Korean and Japanese lifestyle goods, snacks, and beauty products in Koreatown, TESO Life delivers a broad and browsable experience that rewards repeat visits.

I've been coming here over 6 years. It's petite but they have everything. A lot Japanese Beauty…read moreproducts and some sales items (50% off or more) as well as Sanrio items near the cashier. I spend time about 1hr to take a look at and always find something I need. Inside of store is very small so you'd better go here 1st before you get many shopping bags in your hand!

The male employee with the blonde hair made me very uncomfortable as I browsed, watching my every…read moremove as if I was a thief. He was obviously racially profiling me given I was the only black person in the store. I love Ume Cosme and I haven't had this problem until now, and it's really disheartening to be treated in such a manner when I've spent hundreds of dollars here in the past, but I'm obviously not the only one they've done this to given the past reviews. If you're going to run a business in the melting pot that is NYC, you should teach your employees not to racially profile and that everyone should be treated equally.

Have really liked their products in the past, but went in recently & there was no help offered at…read moreall though I was the only person in the store. They used to at least ask if you had questions or if you knew about the brand, but nothing. It did not give me confidence that if I did have questions they would be able to answer them. I've bought from the former 14th st location for years & they were always super helpful, so I'm not sure what is happening here.

Grand opening of a new store. Nice to have one outside of crowded and busy Koreantown. I like this…read morelocation as it's very convenient to the subway and within the 34th street shopping district. The store is new and bright. It's well stocked with lots of products. Come check it out.

This is a great little shop full of K-pop gifts! They don't have a wide selection of every K-pop…read moregroup, just the popular ones. However, of the merch they have it is abundant. It's not a big store size wise but they do pack a lot of punch. Service is kind and friendly, often times they can get busy due to the demand but they manage. Items are priced slightly above par, but that's pretty common when it comes to K-pop memorabilia.

Koryo Books is a Korean bookstore and K pop merchandise shop in Koreatown on 32nd Street, and it…read moreoccupies a small footprint that gets crowded quickly once a few people are inside at the same time. I walked into a store that is essentially one large room, and the density of product on display meant navigating it during a busy period required some patience, but the selection within that compact space was broader than the size suggested. The Korean literature section covers both Korean language and English language editions across a range of genres, which makes it genuinely useful for anyone studying the language or looking for titles that are difficult to find at general bookstores in the city. I saw children's books in Korean, well stocked. The K pop side of the store covers albums, photocards, posters, keychains, stickers, and merchandise across a wide range of artists, with BTS having a particularly strong presence historically alongside newer groups. Pricing runs higher than what I would pay ordering online or finding the same items at a larger retailer, which is the standard trade off for a specialty shop in Manhattan. Album prices in particular can be steep, though sale events bring them down to more competitive territory. Individual accessory items like stickers and bookmarks are priced at a premium relative to their size, so going in with a sense of what I am willing to spend helps avoid sticker shock at the register. The store is a reliable stop for anyone looking for Korean books or K pop merchandise in a physical retail setting in New York, with the caveat that the pricing and the crowd level are both factors worth knowing about before I go.

I ordered the world famous Le Labo, Santal 33, fragrance and went to pick it up at the Le Labo…read morePerfumery, located adjacent to the Ace Hotel, on 29th Street. The interior is filled with many Le Labo tester fragrances, Le Labo brand items (candles, hair care, lotions, merch), is nicely decorated, and has a very friendly and helpful staff member. One of the attractive selling features of Le Labo is, that they offer a 20% discount on refills, right on premises. Thank you, Le Labo, for the convenience of making purchases and I'll see you in the future, when I will be visiting for refills.

Friday, 20th March 2026 Flatiron district…read more New York, NY Being one who is allergic to many things. I was extremely happy to discover Le Labo, Santal 33. It's been my scent entre nous for at least a decade. No sneezing! This shop in Flatiron is so convenient and I can get my personal bottles in my rotation of the glorious Santal 33 scent refilled every time at 20% discount. Le Labo is pricey, however you definitely get what you pay for. Worth every scent. I also order their long lasting gorgeous fragrant candles online. Thank you so much!