When the kids were little, all last-minute gifts were purchased at Geppetto's…read moreAs they get older this is the prime place to pick up last-minute gifts, especially for girls. You could find a great gift for teenagers young adults and adults. Sometimes I just like to walk through just to see what they have because they've got lots of cool stuff Honestly, if you're not in a hurry, some of the things can be found at Nordstrom's and sometimes a little cheaper. But some things are very unique and super cool here, but you probably won't find it most stores. Always a pleasure visiting

Yesterday (Sat, 11JUL), my wife and I brought 3 of her succulent arrangements and 2 empty pots to…read morePigment to work on them. The 3 existing succulent arrangements, who were done at Pigment needed some refreshing and she wanted to create new succulent arrangements in the two empty pots and, . . . .WE GOT TO MEET SAXON, the most wonderful and kind and helpful plant guy at Pigment. His presence, his help, his advice, his demonstration of proper technique based on the arrangement philosophy of designing a pot landscape using the "THRILLER, FILLER, SPILLER" strategy was so insightful!! Even though Pigment was very busy, he made us feel like the most important customer in the store and we will definitely come back when he is there!! THANK YOU SAXON!!!

Lovely shop! I came here to look for stationary and was pleasantly surprised of the various…read moreselection. I was able to get a variety of Pokemon and Miffy letter pads. The owner was very sweet and recommended me a couple items. While she did follow me for a moment, she allowed me the rest of the time, to take a moment to look around. She also gave me a basket to help carry all my items! I left with stickers, stamps, envelopes, and an eraser as well. I'll definitely shop here again for gifts!

Cute things central! Haha Fashion is located in the same plaza as Hmart. It's a small shop but…read morefilled to the brim with toys, plushies, blind boxes, tees/clothes, bags, sonny angels, and various other character goods. They have a ton of stuff that you would find in Japan (some exact items I actually saw on my Japan trip last year). Any character you can think of, you can find some merch here. Like Hello Kitty/Sanrio, Snoopy, Miffy, Monchichi, Pokemon, and so much more. The plus side is there are so many choices all in one place. The downside is the prices are very very expensive. A blind box that is normally $25 elsewhere could be $40. So be prepared to spend some money! The 2 ladies who owned the ship were very nice and super attentive.

I had so much fun exploring Tokyo Central & Main! What makes this place unique is that it's…read moreactually made up of three separate stores--two grocery markets and one dedicated to merchandise featuring everything from adorable Japanese plushies and cookware to cosmetics, electronics, and so much more. And yes...I had to explore all three! Both markets were bright, clean, and incredibly well organized. One of my favorite sections was the tea aisle. As someone who absolutely loves tea, I was in heaven. Their selection is huge, with everything from loose-leaf teas to powdered varieties that you don't typically find in traditional American grocery stores. I'll definitely be back to stock up on a few new favorites. I originally stopped in to purchase a matcha whisk set, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. That didn't stop me from finding a few treasures, though! I ended up browsing the cookware section and picked up a beautifully designed set of reusable chopsticks along with beginner-friendly M-shaped training chopsticks. One unexpected highlight was getting to try a hand massage machine. It applies pressure to acupuncture points throughout your hand, and wow--it felt amazing! I'm seriously considering going back just to buy one. The produce section also looked fresh and inviting, so I can definitely see myself returning to shop for groceries. Plus, since my sons love anime, I already know they'll enjoy checking out the merchandise store with all the fun Japanese collectibles and character items. Whether you're looking for authentic Japanese groceries, unique kitchenware, specialty teas, or fun gifts, Tokyo Central & Main is absolutely worth visiting. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--you'll probably leave with more than you planned, just like I did! And you already know you can always thank me later

I ordered a sashimi platter for a dinner party. You have to order 4 full days before pick up and…read morelast pick up is 5pm during the week. They tray had about 40 pieces of sashimi, large pieces but a bit uneven cut. It did come in an attractive plastic boat so great to bring to a party. The tray was $55, no tax, ordered online. You pick up at Customer Service near cashiers. I saw online they do Japanese sandwich trays as well and they looked pretty tasty.

We always shop here. Whether it's in Las Vegas or San Diego. They're always so helpful when you are…read moresearching for any particular items. Today, we wanted to grab some Li Hing Mui candy and Noms that we cannot get in our state. They had the new flavor, Passion Orange Noms. Definitely bought those! Looking forward to another trip to get some delicious goodies!!

Your local Hawaiian store has everything from snacks and candy to Redondo sausage! We were so…read moresurprised to see taro sweetbread, local kine drinks, poi, and even leis! You can find us in Clairemont, close to the 805 and the 163. Stop on by! #HawaiianStore #Snacks #Candy #Sausage #Sweetbread #Drinks #Poi #Leis #Clairemont

Big selection of trinkets/cards with surprisingly decently priced model kits as well. The staff are…read moresuper friendly and the general vibe of the store is great. The layout of the store is super compact and cozy, and I love that they play Anime Eurobeat and Trance music instead of the usual K-pop at other stores. I always give this place a visit when I go to Mitsuwa, I hope they get Zenless Zone Zero or Touhou project merchandise in the future

Bought a Macaron Labubu from them for a 10 year old birthday party today and it was totally fake. I…read moreasked the shop worker/owner if they were real and he looked at me like he was offended for even asking. It was very obvious when she opened it in front of everybody and very embarrassing. Just know this shop is doing this as I'm sure I will have no recourse as they say no returns everywhere in the shop. Just trying to save everyone else the embarrassment and disappointment of getting a "lafufu". Sent another friend the next day and the same thing happened. They will also be writing a review to try and save people from paying $70 and getting a fake.

The gift basket I ordered was beautiful, but what impressed me even more was the exceptional…read morecustomer service. I ordered online but it specified that we call if we wanted to add a bottle of wine so I called and had the pleasure of speaking with Linda. She was incredibly helpful, taking extra time to explain multiple options and offering thoughtful recommendations. Throughout the process, she was friendly, professional, and genuinely attentive. The basket was delivered on time and was absolutely lovely. I highly recommend this business for both their high-quality products, and outstanding customer service.

Linda and her team did a PHENOMENAL job putting together 15 large gift baskets for our sales blitz!…read moreThey were even able to turn this order around in 24 hours! All of our clients were simply amazed by the gift baskets and everything in them. Check out our pics! Looking forward to ordering again in the near future!

A cute little Hawaiian boutique store in the Mira Mesa plaza where Little Sakana and Ding Tea is…read moreat. We had a lion dance performance there for their 2nd anniversary for Kimmi and her store. Congrats by the way! But the store consists of nice clothing, candles, and cute Pacific Islander gifts. Come by and check it out and support Kimmi and her local business. Aloha and Mahalo.

I'm surprised no one has reviewed Aloha Scent. This place is cool. It's tucked away in the Village…read moreat Mira Mesa Mall. I remember when the store opened it was mostly candles. Now the owner, Kimi, has lots of various items. She has handmade Hawaiian dresses, backpacks, wallets, her staple candles, and other cool items. Kimi, the owner is super sweet and has a contagious laugh. I went to get a candle. It smelled really good. I went back to get another candle and my daughter loved her backpacks. We got a hello kitty backpack and my daughter went everywhere. She showed everyone her backpack. "Look at my backpack". She is so proud of that thing. Go to Aloha Scent and buy something cool. At least check it out. There aren't any other island shops like this in the area.

Always a fun gift shop to explore while in the Pacific Beach area. Lots of different vendors…read moreselling their wares under 1 roof. Street parking only. A real variation of goods...Jewelry,clothing, plant accessories, candles, beachy things, local books, cards, artists work, various gifts.. Good spot to bring out of towners to shop!

Most stores might have a sign or two to let you know general stuff like they don't want food or…read moredrink or smoking inside. These guys take it to whole nother level, with literally nine signs on their door. And dozens more inside. -if you break it you buy it. -must leave your backpack at the front counter. -young visitors must be with an adult while in the store. -no food or drink. -you will be arrested if you shoplift. -all activities monitored by close circuit, television and undercover security -credit card processing fee 3% (Jackhole policy btw) -no pets within 10 feet of the front door -no smoking in the building - no public restroom ( so you want people to shop and spend money, but if they have to take a pee, they can't do it?! Jerks) -etc etc blah blah blah Many other stores in town appreciate business but don't leave such a horrible first impression with so many signs as you enter. Treating customers like this doesn't make them feel welcome. The kids and I quickly left. Can you imagine being one of the owners kids, and the types of dictator rules that they surely have in their life!??

I drove two hours to get to Leilani's attic. The staff there is extremely sweet and the store is…read moreAMAZING. They have everything there!!! I ordered my lei po'o from the website and the pick up process was so easy. The flowers were so fresh and beautiful. They also have a fridge on the side where you can pick up fresh leis. I will definitely be returning and I highly recommend this place if looking for leis and lei po'os!!!!

I wish I could remember the name of the girl that helped me as she was wonderfully bubbly,…read moretalkative and helpful, even if the store didn't have what I was looking for. (P.S. She was just as pleasant on the phone when I called.) Unfortunately, no ladies line of Hawaiian shirts. (I had encouraged people to wear Hawaiian shirts for my dad's memorial service but didn't have one myself.) Even though I couldn't find what I was looking for, I did buy some tasty snacks from Hawaii and received a lot of recommendations for other tasty snacks. Fun fact: I had been to this store before when it was in Pacific Beach and bought a lovely Hawaiian dress for a dress up day at work. Sadly, they don't carry as many clothes as they used to. (Hey mgmt, please reconsider that. I had a great experience then as well and would love more Hawaiian attire.)

Cute shop with so much more than stationery, paper, and envelopes. The staff were friendly. Sure,…read moreit's pricier than other stores, but you won't find this kind of selection anywhere else. From games to curated items for pickleball lovers, to thoughtful gifts for moms and their babies, they really have a bit of everything.

Store is gorgeous and Linda is super nice, professional and helpful. Excellent customer service!read more