MAHJONG AND WHITE RABBIT (5 stars)…read more You know the store is good when the white rabbit is chewable! You know it's a legit Chinatown if they sell Mahjong Sets and White rabbit. I had my fur.baby with me in her stroller and was afraid they weren't dog friendly but they were and the 3 ladies in the store welcomed her yapping as I shopped around. They actually loved her! Their genuine customer service made me pull the trigger on a purchase. I came here to this store specifically for these large size emerald back mahjong. I am an avid mahjong player and can play Filipino, Chinese, and Japanese style. It runs very deep in my family (very deep). I own several mahjong sets separate from my family's sets and I personally like the oldskool vintage tiles instead of the new school tiles. And the green backs sold now are solid and not that emerald translucent. I came to check out their mahjong sets here and made a purchase (although I already have 4 sets at home). It came in the typical ugly plastic snake skin case - very typical of Chinatown Mahjong. They still don't feel like the oldskool titles but they look better than the new ones being sold online (I'm not talking about American mahjong tiles either). The tiles aren't painted and more laser painted. The acrylic feels lighter. At the time of visit they didn't have the magenta backs, only green and ivory. The ivory had the numbers but the greens don't. The ivory set looked painted (which I liked) but went with the emerald back because those are harder to find these days. Tile size is 1.5in x 1.1in.

What a cool gift shop with tons of souvenirs, knick knacks, artsy crafts, decorations, gifts, red…read moreenvelopes, and so much more! Wing Wa Hing has something for everyone. They are located right on N Broadway in the heart of L.A. Chinatown. You can find paid parking at the various lots or street parking. Please do read the signages. I was nearby for the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk & Bike Ride event a couple weeks ago. My eldest daughter and I dropped in to peruse this place. They had very cute stuffies for the Year of the Horse. I was very tempted to buy one for my brother because he was born in the Year of the Horse. Unfortunately, I didn't get it because none of them resonated with me. Yes, it's an energy thing. I didn't have any interactions with the staff. They were busy attending to other customers. Anyway, it's a fun and intriguing place to walk through. You never know, you may pick up some neat gifts to take home with you. Happy Shopping!

Came to order funeral flowers and owner was kind and helpful. He communicated through text ro…read morefriends that were ordering from out of town too so that was helpful. Place is cash only.

THE WORST! They're argumentative when they are wrong! My grandmas funeral was missing 3 flower…read moredisplays and each English display has misspelled or missing words on the ribbon. This was a disaster!!! When we came to speak to them they were rude, defensive ( even after video proof ) and refused to acknowledge their mistake. Wrong color choice, bad spelling / writing, bad customer service

Bf and I went to Chinatown today to see the end of the Chinese New Year festival. Bf had never…read morebeen to LA's Chinatown before (well, except for the short drive thru town when we were escaping from the LA Food Truck Fest) - and I don't remember being here since maybe I was 10-ish. I know, what the hell kind of Chinese person am I?? We walked down Broadway and suddenly saw Yan's - ok more specifically, plastic carriers with pairs of teeny quarter-sized turtles outside the store. OMG - SO cute! I think they're baby red eared sliders, and they are DARLING. I know that technically, they are too small to be sold because the fear is that kids will put them in their mouths. But bf and I can control ourselves - we'll wait til they get meatier to eat them. LOL, I'm kidding!!! Right now, they're in the fishbowl we put them in, happily paddling around and sticking their necks out at us. Cute little babies! I've seen these turtles in San Gabriel at some ginormous supermarket store, and they were el cheapo there - $10 for a pair. But at Yan's they were EVEN CHEAPER - $5 for a pair! I swear, I am making my bargain-hunting Chinese mother SO DAMN proud today. It might make up for all the times I brought shame to family in my raucous teens : ).

I have been going to Yan's since 2010/11?? I buy from the portion of the store that opens up to the…read morestreet corner. Ann is great she remembers me every time, and I even left LA for a few years! She will give you a little advice for the year if you are practicing Feng Shui. Even when she is busy, she will balance her attentiveness to all her customers in the shop. And she always patient and kind. I go here at the beginning of every year to refresh my house. She stocks early and takes time with every individual that comes in.

I've been searching for long bamboo but couldn't find any. But I knew exactly where to go but it…read morewas a distance. Made my way down there and bought beautiful bamboo for myself and friends. They have many places to buy bamboo here in Chinatown but I like this place the best because the owners are amazing. They have the mother load of bamboo. They have short, curly, long, and more. Prices are anywhere from $4.99 and up. My 93 year old mother wanted some bamboo too so I made another trip down just for her. The owners are so amazing and always go out their way to help me load my car. This time they helped to watch my car because I was in the red with my mom. Parking, is too distant for her to walk because of her age. Thank you and see you soon .

Just happened to be driving by because I was in the area and I nearly BROKE my NECK as soon as I…read moresaw the array of plants and greenery in front of their storefront. I scrambled to find parking across the street and rushed over and OMGGGGG!!! I AM SO GLAD I STOPPED HERE! They have such an incredible and well-cared for selection of different plants including bonsai and bamboo, along with a ton of decorative indoor mini-fountains!! The owners are so incredibly kind and helpful and I immediately could tell how much they care for their business. I bought two Buddha fountains, a bonsai and bamboo (which came in a gorgeous Lotus bowl!) After I paid for my fountains, one of the owners, an older gentleman came and opened each box by hand and showed me how to put together and turn them on. He also said he wanted to check the packaging and make sure nothing was damaged before I took it home. Sure enough one of them had damage and he went to the back room and got a new one for me, and then inspected that one too to make sure it was in good condition! Absolutely love the dedication they have to their shop and I left, walking back to my car with a huge smile, excited to put al these goodies in my car. Please come here and support these lovely souls, they deserve the business!

I knew from the start that I wanted Poppy Lavender Florals for my wedding because she did both my…read moresister's and my brother's weddings, so I already knew how talented she was. But seeing what she created for mine left me speechless. Her designs are so modern, artistic, and full of soul. I had spent countless hours on Pinterest, but nothing ever felt right. Everything was either the wrong color or only half of what I liked. I couldn't quite articulate what I wanted because it didn't really exist yet. Poppy somehow saw it anyway. She completely understood my vision before I did. She even met me at the LA Flower Market so we could experiment with different textures and colors until everything felt perfect. From that moment on, I trusted her completely, honestly more than my planner. She incorporated every small detail I mentioned, from sentimental touches to specific flowers I loved, and brought it all together effortlessly. She's real, honest, and totally transparent, the kind of person who tells it like it is but always has your best interest at heart. She went above and beyond for me at every step, and her work ended up being one of my absolute favorite parts of the entire wedding. I've already referred three other brides to her, and I'll keep doing it forever. If you want a florist who can take your messy ideas and turn them into art, Poppy is the one.

PLF is the essence of creative, elegance, and beauty rolled into one. Poppy has created such…read morebeautiful arrangements for me and my family over the years from bouquets, to center pieces, and wreaths. If you are looking to dress up your next event, or just keep a great bouquet in your house PLF is your go to. She even delivers, which has been amazing to add some cheer during a season of social distancing and quarantines. In addition to that she enjoys creating enchanting wedding designs. She has also created installments around LA.

Great shop with a nice selection of goods and better prices that the other shops in the Chinatown…read morePlaza. Many of the items are one dollar! My 16-year-old niece had a field day. Plus, the shopkeeper was super sweet. My niece is taking Mandarin and she taught her a few words.

A cute little gift shop in the Chinatown tourists attractions shopping center on Broadway. Usually…read moreat tourists attractions locations, gifts and goods are sold at higher prices. Ginling Gifts majority items are $1, yes, I said $1!!!!! Little jewelries, hair accessories are $1.00. They have Chinese Long Dresses (Chung sum) for about $25! What blew my mind, was they had these antiques cameras from the good OLD DAYS for about $60 plus!! (and they work!) The owner is very nice. Great friendly customer service! Cash only on the $1 items. But he accepts credit cards for the other items in the shop. I got lots of bling bling for $1.00! Some of the rings, I would easily spend at the mall for about $15, I got it for $1! Have I convinced you yet? We literally spent an hour at this little store, and I left the shop spending less then $20 with a bag full of goodies and yes, its better then the 99 cents store! :-P

Wonderful family owned florist…read more What a thoughtful journey from the original owners to now. We are all so thankful that this will be carried on into the future. It is great to see legacy and the future grow into a beautiful spot. This is a highly recommended florist.

First time customer!…read more Service was very kind. I was able to send photos of past arrangements of hers that I liked via text message and photos of the cymbidium orchids that my grandma used to grow. Little Tokyo Florist at first quoted a higher price than I was expecting, but was able to lower the price and include as many orchids as possible within my budget. It turned out that a lot of orchids fit within the budget! The design of the spray was very beautiful, as I expected from photos of her work on Yelp. Delivery was $40 and the spray was $300, not including tax. After tax the total was $373.15. The flowers lasted a long time after the service, so we definitely got some fresh flowers.

I've loved this place since I was young. No matter what I always go amd look around and buy…read moresomething. The owner still works there and I love seeing him . He seems to really love being at his store and working and sometimes he will tell you a little piece of history

On a trip to downtown Los Angeles, we made a stop in the Chinatown district. I had read on the…read moreinternet that K. G. Louie was one of the original shops from 1938 that was still in business. Quite sadly it was closed. A week later I called the store and surprisingly a man answered the phone. I asked him what their hours were, and he tersely responded, "What do ya want?". Answering a question with a question? A bit of an oxymoron question since I'd never been in the shop and had no clue as to what merchandise they carried. I responded I don't know, since I haven't been inside. The line went cold, so I'm assuming I was placed on hold, so I hung up the phone. With customer service like that, I'm astounded that they've been able to stay in business so long. I don't plan on returning anytime soon.

Got the grands their Chinese clothing wear here couple weeks ago. A girl's Chung sum dress and…read moreboys' Kung Fu pant set with cap. All of which were cute. Can't wait to see them wear it! Friendly and helpful owners Recommend

Cute little place. It was just right outside of where we ate lunch. Loved supporting smaller…read morebusiness. Come check it out. You might see little things that will be nice decor in the house or just fun things for younger ones.

Stopped by the Placita Olvera today to find decorations for my upcoming wedding celebration. There…read morewere numerous shops that sold beautiful items, but not what I was looking for until I stumbled upon this shop here :) I had been looking for some papel picado with the Mexican flag colors (not the banner type) & I found them here. Overall I am so happy I found exactly what I was looking for. I will update pictures when the wedding takes place.