My kind of store!! When I walked it, I already liked it because it was PINK!!!! Love this place way more than Dollar Tree. Yes it is 50 cents more but some of the quality in this store seems a lot better. Not everything is $1.50 but if it is not, they usually mark it with the price. Got some knick knacks here and great store to get supplies for school for my students :) Definitely coming back here soon. Maybe i will check out the one near my house in Anaheim:) NOTE: -Some things are not $1.50 -No food and drink allowed inside read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Irvine, California

I got so addicted to shop at dollar stores after went on honeymoon to Japan in the last month, the daiso in Japan has so many goods of course. I notice a lot of things at the daiso here are made in Korea or China...also often things can be found in other asian markets... hope they have more verities from Japan. Small cookwares, tools, automobile stuff and dishes are good deal. read more

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I used to love this store but I'll never come back. First of all it's gone downhill it's not stocked like it used to be. Second. The man that was working there was so rude. He literally yelled across the store at me for having an iced coffee and told me to leave. 0 communication skills. I didn't argue back at all but he could politely and quietly told me that there aren't drinks allowed and I would've left. He didn't need to yell across the store and cause a scene. read more

Do not try and return and electronics that are defective, they will fight tooth and nail to NOT refund a whopping $1.50. Hiromi the manager was incredibly rude for no reason. Very sad, love coming up to this little store. read more

I love Daiso. How did I ever live without you? Came by and picked up some things. The 84 cm long grabber was something I missed from back home, and looked everywhere and didn't see elsewhere. The over the door 8 inch hooks are great for cabinet doors - another thing that works well but at an affordable price (vs container store). It's pretty sturdy. I took a stroll on the food aisles and found a few things worth getting. The okinawan black sugar, shichimi powder, shaved bonito flakes, green tea and popcorn tea. The smaller packs are nice - I prefer to buy fresh often. One of the best finds are the Altoids and the Dars chocolates. Honeybuns will be very happy ! Just a note - things disappear quickly at Daiso - sometimes they'll come back, but many times they make room for new items. So if you see something you really really like and want to use, GET IT. It may not come back. I paid $1.50 for a mini latte whip thingy - it's battery operated and still works great. You never know what you'll find. read more

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Hmm, the shelves were totally empty in places. For some reason they aren't fully stocked up on everything. Unless you are careful you'll probably wind up walking out of here with a ton of stuff you don't need but that is totally kawaii. Hehe. Looking forward to coming back when they have more stuff. read more

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I don't understand the hype over this store. Store was y organized and all their items are extremely cheap. I bought a clear box for closet organizers and they cracked so easily. Not many good items to choose from and the staff isn't friendly at all. Not impressed. read more

A big store with all the good deals you can get for just $1.50/item. You can find a lot of useful stuffs from stationary, kitchen gears, gardening gears to Japanese snacks and bottled milk tea. The only downfall is all sales are final. I think it's still make Daiso a great store of their cheap price. Located in the complex with lots of crowded restaurants, you can take a walk to Daiso to shop a little bit while waiting in line for the restaurants. read more

Good deals, clean store, merchandise is usually organized. Just wish they took returns. And now they charge 10c for bags, fyi. Come often, because stock is constantly changing. They always have seasonal items too. Beware, If you find an item you like they may not have it the next time you come! My favorite deals here are office supplies, kitchen items, gift bags, washi tape and Pocky Sticks ($1). And not all items are $1.50, (make note of the signs!) but the cashiers are pretty good about reminding you that an item is more. read more

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According to the signs plastered around their store their inventory is limited due to a warehouse problem, and that they're not shutting down. Because of this I had to abandon my shopping at this location and I went to the Lake Forest branch instead since they had slightly more variety of stuff that was in stock. During this time they were constantly announcing over the PA that they were NOT closing and that they didn't take American Express. It was very annoying since there were signs already, although some people were gossiping about them potentially shutting down. (If they're listening in on our conversations I should probably hold more loud conversations about the mannequin heads, heh heh heh.) Also during this experience I heard the grouchy employee speak again but not to us. However, my tourist friend seemed to have recovered from the shock of hearing their tone of voice so I'm not going to let that influence me. While reading all the signs I did not see the credit card minimum purchase sign anymore. I might have to ask about it if they actually have what I need. read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been to this Daiso location a few times and today was quite an annoyance. When I went to check out using the new self checkout I felt quite discriminated against by the male Japanese cashier?/manager? who kept checking on my checkout process. I requested a bag and he made sure that I had it listed on my purchases and he stopped me from leaving the store to check my purchases twice. I'm sure there's a camera so I wasn't sure why he was checking on me so much and it made me really annoyed since he didn't stop any other customers. I'm no thief and especially not going to steal at a dollar store so I was insulted and displeased with my experience today. read more

Love coming here! The store is always clean and I can get lots of fairly good quality items for dollar store prices. I have gotten useful knick knacks like laundry bags and candies here. read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Irvine, California

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I can shop here for hours! They have all things cute and everything you will possibly need for a home or an office. Right now they have a lot of Sanrio and Disney items and it's hard to resist to not buy everything in sight. What does stop me from shopping here are the prices! Everything can add up quickly and can leave a dent in your wallet. I do wish they'll add price tags on all of their items rather than using a conversion chart. Also, when checking out, they no longer help you with your bags. I was told I needed to bag everything on my own. It was a bit of a struggle to shove everything in my reusable bag (which I didn't bring enough of), pay, and take care of my crying baby on the side. They don't accept Apply pay and no refunds! So, think twice before you buy an item. Keep in mind, a lot of their products are not made with the highest quality so life expectancy is short with a lot of their items. I really like Daiso. Just wish service was a bit better! read more

I spent $142. You read that correctly. I bought so much stuff that I was embarrassed pushing my cart around the store with a basket hanging off the side with more items and hand carrying a broom and long squeegie that didn't fit in the cart. Also, EFFFF the Container Store, you'll find a lot of the small items you want for so so so much less it's ridiculous. Some awesome items I bought *Fridge organizing trays *Cupboard organizing bins for my baking supplies *Set of various sized glass containers with snap on lids in mini and medium sizes *Entire sushi serveware set in mint and white complete with -saki container, saki cups, rice bowls, soy sauce holder with spout and lid, wasabi/soy sauce mixing containers, long rectangular plates, etc etc, see my pic! *Ice cube trays with lids for storing fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice, pesto etc in the freezer *Japanese snacks to keep at the office *Clear lid organizers for my decorating materials like bows and ribbons *Silicon pot holders with animal faces on them *Magnet storage baskets for the side of my fridge Things I shouldn't have bought. Tape measurer with a bear face - it was only in cm on both sides Cutting board with measurements - it was only in cm too, oops Nail and hand cream - it had sparkles in it Everything else, no regrets! read more

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Day-o, day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and he wan' go home Day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day, he say day-ay-ay-o Daylight come and he wan' go home -- Harry Belafonte, "The Banana Boat Song" Part II of Yelp Overrates Irvine/Newport Beach (or how Sidney alienates his Yelp friends) If I was running Daiso's marketing, I'll play a commercial using The Banana Boat Song except with the lyrics: "Dai-so, Dai, ai, ai, so...Daiso comes and you take cheap stuff home :) Daiso is the Target of the 99 cent store. All cute and pink and relatively clean, it fools you into thinking you are not at a 99 cent store (while paying 50 cents more!) just like Target fools you into thinking you are not shopping at Wal-Mart (even though you really are and paying extra to feel better about it!). The funny thing is, of course, is that recently Irvine was up in arms (just as they originally were about Target ironically) over a 99 cent store exploring opening in Irvine. Yet Daiso, same concept, everyone loves (of course now Wal-Mart is opening in Irvine so cheap stuff must be all the rage in Master Planned communities). I'm not, to make a bad pun, the target market for this store. It's cheap junk, too crowded, with maniacal shoppers that will repeatedly cut you off just to get to their (here we go again) targeted cheap junk. I felt like I had a, yep you know I'm going there, target on my back. Now all the cool Yelp kids love this place like the Colombian Goddess and the former Queen of the OC so my take will be, another bad pun alert!, discounted. Take it with a grain of very cheap pink salt. Not recommended especially if you go XY Chromosome. read more

Most items here are $1.50 (unless marked otherwise). Daiso is a cheap convenience store that covers most of your needs at a very inexpensive price. Considering what a good deal these items are, the quality is still quite decent. What I would recommend getting here: - Screen protectors - Origami paper - Piggy banks - Gift Boxes & Gift wrap - Stationary - Sewing supplies - Chopsticks - Ceramic bowls/plates - Tea Sets - Hair ties/Hair clips - Dog toys -- if you have a small dog - Cleaning supplies What I would not recommend getting here: - Clothes -- specifically underwear O_O' - Inflatable boobs .. .. - Pots & Pans - Kitchen Mitts - it's $1.50 EACH. more expensive than american stores - Dog toys -- if you have a big dog read more

Found it here too! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bd2hxXjxocdSjFkHAa-vog?select=ZY-MZGkqQbLmiePqBkmW6g#3_9V-w6iRjvLJZHDUIo4JA Kudos for customer restrooms here (torrance doesn't). read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Irvine, California

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So I have been hearing from everyone, "You must go check out Daiso. You'll really like it." I made the bad decision of deciding to hit this place during their grand opening month on a Saturday. There were a ton of people in this very pink place. At times in some aisles I was getting claustrophobic and it was pretty warm in there. But with that being said, everything at this place is $1.50 unless otherwise marked. This chain store which originated in Japan has household goods, decorative items, stationery and office supplies, party goods, apparel and shoe area, gardening area, kitchenware and Japanese snacks. A lot of stuff I found myself buying because not necessarily because I needed it, but because it was cute or because it was $1.50. We ended up buying mechanical pencils, Hi-Chew, Chocolate covered biscuit crackers, a lint brush, bowl, water sprayer, cute sponge, etc. They have two lines to check out in, one for cash carriers and one for those using credit cards. I will definitely be back on a weekday to have more of a chance to better peruse the store without hoards of people in there. read more

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Absolutely lovely place! The best retail therapy ever! most of the stuff is $1.50, and more important you can find cute and useful things. I heard a lot about this place, but only after Lady Cathy S http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=gHQ7f1swFlFU8LT2v8EWTQ wrote her review about it, I went... They should have a warning on the sign because this place is REALLY addictive. On my first visit I spent almost 2 hours hour (with foot pain and all) browsing their stuff aisle by aisle... My name is Lili and I'm a Daiso - holic (aside of a coffee-holic, shoe-holic, sugar-holic... ) Daiso is awesome! Even the pink on the walls improves my mood, seriously! and I don't like pink very much... actually I don't event think I own any pink piece of cloth... ** the ones who know me can testify that I dress mostly in one color ** Back to the main point, you can find so many stuff some futile but for the most part useful for just $1.50!!! - Snacks and bread (tasty!!) - tea (the quality is decent enough) - make up (don't know about the quality kinda risky) - fake eyelashes (again I'm not sure about the quality... ) - plastic stuff to organize - Cleaning supplies - socks etc... Service is great, everybody I have encountered in my now numerous visits is nice and friendly. Highly recommended For sure I'll be back!!!! read more

Daiso - Japanese raccoons - Discount Store Near Me - Irvine, California

- Locale Destination - It's on Culver Dr and between Scottdale Dr and Walnut Ave in Irvine. It's in a shopping center, right by "Mitsuwa Market" (Japanese supermarket). It's a Japanese $1.50 store. It's a big with full of cool Japanese stuff (check my pictures - I covered mostly) - mostly $1.50, some $1, some more. Very well organized. Decor is casual and nothing pretty about it. The staff were friendly. It's so huge, so ask the staff if you knew what you want. They could guide you. Plenty of parking. They have 2 sections for the register - one for cash and one for Debit. - Gluttony Expedition - I took bunch of pictures - they'll say lots. You can find all kinds of cool Japanese stuff. Many of them have decent quality. Not as shabby as "99 cent store" for the price! - Kitchen & household: I love those - full of cool kitchen tools, china, laundry, cleaning tools, bathroom, gardening, shampoos, towels, gloves, socks, organization stuff, hooks, slippers, clothing, wallets, massage tools, exercise tools etc. - Cases: bags, cases, bottles - various kinds - Electronics: Plugs, clocks, cases, batteries, music stuff etc. - Stationary: You'll find something cool with quality. - Toys: for kids and for pets - Cosmetics: Lotions, accessories, cases, bottles, make up stuff etc. - Wrapping tools: Ribbons, stickers, wrapping tools, boxes etc. - Car tools: Tools, cleaning stuff, bicycle stuff, accessories etc. - Foods: snacks (some $1), seasonings, drinks etc. - Japanese stuff: Noren, fan, Origami, calligraphy etc. - Conqueror's Deduction - We Japanese care about quality - even if they were cheap. You can find tons of cool stuff here. I buy something unexpected on every visit ;p Only $1.50. Why not? read more

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These daiso thingys are clearly for chicks. I have no business being here by myself haha. Upon entering, i thought hello kitty ownes it. There is absolutely no gosh darn reason to have sooo much pink and soooo much brightness except to deter boys from coming in. Ok ok the lights i get cause we asian people have little eyes . Prcing is quite uniform... $1.50. Make it 1.50 so they arent labeled or associated with all the 99 cent type stores. they have dried, unhealthy food here. not my cup of tea. ahh darn. shouldve looked for tea. this is a chick's paradise!!! rather than ikea... im a come here for all my kitchen needs. like cups and stuff. pragmatic items galore!!!! read more

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The pink-hued store abounds with "everything $1.50 ea. unless price as marked" signs. Most items are $1.50 and you'll find some other goods marked at lower or higher prices. For instance, wigs were ticketed at $6 each, a picture frame at $4 and some snack and candy items placed by the line were selling for $1. The store has quite the variety of merchandise, ranging from gift boxes, sewing supplies, faux flowers, tableware, fishing supplies, gardening tools, kitchenware and much more. Browsing the aisles, items such as an iPod Nano case, sommelier pliers, cosmetic bags, cake molds, slippers, boxers, horse fat hair shampoo, maneki neko and animal figurines were found. A Japanese food section carries a variety of chips, snacks and candies. In addition, there is a cooler filled with Japanese drinks such as Calpico. Cash or Visa/Mastercard are accepted. There are no returns or exchanges on purchases. The clean and organized store is popular. read more

Is Irvine 50% more expensive than San Diego? Apparently, because unlike the Daiso in Kearny Mesa where most everything is $1, here it is $1.50. it may not seem like a lot, but I'm an accountant so I live with percentages. What is $1.25 in San Diego is $1.75 up here. It's not as big or blindingly bright as other locations, it's set up a little better without the zig zag isle changes. They carry a lot less stuff. There is not as much uniformity of the actual isles, but it's nice a clean. People here are very good at taking their basket, taking their cart, putting it away. I think the service to be slow at the register due to lack of people at the register. It's actually faster if you have cash and can use the cash only line. No big bills people. It's hard to write about a Daiso, if you've been to one you've been to them all. read more

Daiso seems like a new craze in USA but it has been around Asia for quite some time and many years ago. But it is still nice to come into this store and see what products they have and sell because each Daiso store is quite different from the other. Yes some products are the same at many of them but there are ones that they won't have maybe at this location compared to the other. The store in Irvine is pretty big with a large selection of items that yes will cost $1.50 if it doesn't there is a sign that states that the items in that shelf of area is more than $1.50. I like all the cute animal prints of things that you can buy and put at your home for either cleaning or also just decorations. Most products that I have bought are mainly small items such as a small brush/tool to clean with or some hand towels that have cute prints. Either way I think it is pretty worth it and it will last for a long time. It really doesn't break on you which is good! read more

Asian version of a 99 cents store but instead of everything 99 cents, it's mostly $1.50 unless otherwise stated. You get what you pay for so be picky with what you get. DO NOT GET CARRIED AWAY! Be forewarned. I came in without any intentions of buying anything but I ended up with bags of items worth $20. It adds up! They do have some real cool stuff in here. Not just any kind of knick knacks, they carry some useful ones as well. A few of my good buys here are gift wrappers, cleaning stuff, school supplies for my daughter, iPhone screen protector, kid's bike lock, a few containers for organizing at home, table covers, and some Japanese snacks. They also sell some ceramic tea cups and plenty of kitchenware that are of good value considering the amount you pay for. Toys and other cool stuff for kids are pretty abundant here. We inquired if we can special order some items in bulk and you definitely can if you plan to order quantities over 10. Awesome! I'm planning my daughter's party and Daiso has just become my party favor store. Thanks to the helpful staff who was so entertaining with all of our questions. I like that it's so bright and pink inside and more importantly, it's super clean! Remember, it's cash only if your total is less than $10. Come prepared and ready to explore! Enjoy ;) read more

I've been to quite a few Diaso's and this is by far the most organized and biggest one. Products in here move fast so if there's something that you like, buy a bunch of them because it might not be around the next time you go. The store consists of mostly $1.50 merchandise but there are several other things that are not so it's important to check out the prices. Some of the things are obviously cheap and poorly made but honestly, what did you expect for $1.50? I like getting pens, arts & crafts supplies, cotton balls and q-tips. There's tons of parking at this strip mall. The only downside is the $10 minimum for credit cards, but otherwise, it's a fun place to visit every now and then. read more

I'd say the grand opening for the first Daiso in OC was a big hit. For most people, the motivating factor for the long lines before the 10am ribbon cutting ceremony was the free gift for the first 200 customers or so (with any purchase with receipt). It turned out to be just a bag full of snacks and candy. Everyone did get a raffle ticket, which will be drawn throughout the week -- which has some big ticket items like the iPad. I've been to a few Daiso stores up in the Bay area, and I've always been amused at all the less than stellar quality of most of their $1.50 items. There is a lot of useless "crap." But I think it's great for kids to browse through for all their cutesy stuff. For college students on the budget, there is some useful kitchen stuff on the right side as you walk in through the entrance -- glassware, cups, utensils, bowls, etc. It's so easy to go crazy and pick up all the cutesy stuff. You have to ask yourself, do I really need this? When everything adds up, it can be more than what you expected to spend! Being a snack person, I love all the candy and snacks (on the farthest left aisle, and throughout the checkout line) -- especially the ones where you can find at Mituswa for higher prices. Don't forget about the drinks on that side too. For a grand opening, the checkout was fast and breezy, and everyone was super nice. The checkout ladies will always make a point to say to you "no returns or exchanges." If you don't acknowledge, they might even yell at you and say "understand?!" Other than that, Daiso is a welcome addition to this shopping center and in Irvine! read more

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My friend Joa K. mentioned to me over a year ago that she wished that Daiso would open up in Irvine. Lo and behold, one just did! We went on opening day after lunch and were met with a long line. No matter, we live for lines in California. It's something to be expected. Having never been to a Daiso before, I was overwhelmed with the multitude of items for $1.50. Some items are more or less but are clearly marked. If it's not marked then it's $1.50. There are bowls, plates, cups, soup spoons, chopsticks, boxes, bud vases, aprons, wigs, mini trash cans, gift wrap, snacks, drinks, etc. There's a ton of stuff. They take VISA or MASTERCARD which is awesome. No returns or exchanges so you'll have to commit to buying it. read more

When I'm looking for a cheap fix for almost anything, this is my go to. My last purchase was Daiso's version of super glue. It did not work. But their other products are fine. A few glasses broke during dishwashing (could have been me and not the product). The consumables are on par. Maybe I was expecting more given it is a Japanese store. Putting things into perspective, you get what you pay for! read more

Went in there and they have Les stuff!employees are Not Helpful! Plus stock is Really Low! It almost reminds me of Walmart or a liquidation/ Bankruptcy Sale! Bare shelves Dont Go here or Waste your time!!! I dont know what is Going with there stock/ Inventory , but I rather go to Target,Mitsuwa or Other stores that have it. Oh well! Next store! Also Employees dont know how to speak English and some do. Plus the Bag cost 20 cents Plus Tax!!!! WTF!!! IT COST 10 CENTS DIASO!!! read more

Cool cute things for cheap +1 star, cash only for under $10? -1 star. this place is cool! really cool! they have cute little japanese (JDM lols) things for cheap, and some of the stuff is a really good deal too, you can get a lot of random household items and stuff for your car like air fresheners, cheap headphones etc.. they really have a huge variety. the store is clean and staff is helpful. really cool place to come browse if you're bored and have some change you want to get rid of! read more

Everything in this store is so CUTE and CHEAP! But what's awesome is that they look super high quality :) If you're looking for anything cute ranging from towels to pencils to kitchenware, check out Daiso :) Be warned, they don't accept credit card unless your purchase is over $10, and everything in the store is final sale, so choose wisely! read more

Daiso - So cute so cheap! - Discount Store Near Me - Irvine, California

Much larger than the one they opened not too long ago in Rowland Heights. I like their variety and selection of goods a lot better! My main gripe is you need $10 minimum on your credit card. They separate the check out lines for cash or card. All sales are final..no returns. So be careful with what you choose to buy - no turning back! (It's only $1.50 anyway..) Everything in this store is $1.50, unless marked. Not too many items are $3 or $6. I purchased their stone bowls for $2 a couple days ago. The flower design was so cute! I haven't tried it out yet because I'm not too sure what I can cook/serve in it.. Parking here can be tight. They share the lot with Mochilato, Spicy City, and other smaller stores in the same plaza. CVS/Pharmacy and Bruxie are not too far away. This is almost like Target, where I walk out with something I didn't intend to buy! All of their products are cute, like you'd find in any store in Japan or Taiwan. I love it! read more

What I love about Daiso is that everything in the store is a $1.50 (for the most part). There are some products you'll find here that are $3, $5, or even $7-10 but don't worry you'll know - Daiso marks the products that cost a little more with stickers that indicate the price. I love going to Daiso! I feel like a baller on a budget and try as I must, I can never seem to leave empty-handed. They have nearly everything here and while some items may not be as "high-quality" or fancy shmancy as you might desire, bare in mind where you're shopping. You're basically at a Japanese discount store! A few things I've become a regular shopper for are their false eyelashes, snacks, and SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Not sure about you, but I love me some school supplies and what's more - I love the notebooks here at Daiso. They have all kinds and they even have binders! My favorite notebooks are the college-ruled 3-Subject notebooks (that come in a variety of colors) and ugh, Daiso has so many options when fully stocked. I love it. It's like a paradise for all my notebook needs while school's in session and they only cost $1.50 each! Daiso also has a bunch of random stuff too like toys, house shoes, trashcans, q-tips, ping pong balls, and whatever else you might find or need or don't really need, but you're going to buy anyway because you're justifying it due to affordability! (Or is that just me?) They also have plates and cups and piggy banks! This location also carries car chargers and usb cable/charger thingies for iPhone5's. Good to note, good to note. Not too sure how well work, but I do plan on buying one day to find out! OH! Also, if you're a broke college student like myself and want to clean your apartment they have toilet bowl cleaners, brooms, and plastic fake swiffer floor cleany things. Sure, they're plastic and you probably are going to have to throw them out at the end of the year, but it's $1.50...soooooo choice is yours. Parking here isn't too bad because there's a huge lot, however, since it shares this lot with many other businesses it can be a struggle at times but it's possible! Keep your eyes open! I also like that there's two lines when you're going to pay: cash only and card! The workers here are either hit-or-miss. Sometimes you'll have some okay-goodish service, but sometimes you'll encounter clueless workers who don't really know where anything is. I don't really expect much so this doesn't bother me since I know that I'm getting a pretty good deal on the items I purchase. If you're paying with CREDIT CARD, there's $10 MINIMUM. But if you're paying with DEBIT CARD, there's NO MINIMUM. read more

It's a pink, frilly "dollar" store, but not really a dollar store. It's more like $1.50, but for that extra 50 cents, you get a whole lot of cute and clean. There are favourable reviews on the cosmetic products all over beauty forums, hyping up the uber cheap black mask and the cleanser. Aside from that, there's random household items you just don't see at your average dollar store or Target, like the metal "soap" that you rub your hands on, and onion/garlic/fish smells disappear from your hands! There's bright coloured bowls, aprons, and just about everything you'd need from the Dollar Store, but fashioned in an ultra appealing way! I love this place, but don't get sucked into the idea that it's cheap, because 30 items later, you're STILL spending a pretty hefty amount! read more

Daiso - What I haul on a random Tuesday - Discount Store Near Me - Irvine, California

Being in this store makes me happy. The bright pink walls, the assorted colorful dishes. Everything miniature sized, I feel like I fit in, which is opposite of how I feel in Home Depot (like an ant). One of the items I lucked out finding here was a fish. A dish scrubbie in the shape of a fish that stands on it's tail. Sort of like a dolphin, although it's yellow and white, so cute. I actually smiled at the thought of washing dishes. If only I could find something here that would motivate me to do my laundry. I will have to set aside more time to browse through these aisles. Found another mesh strainer for my hair to get caught on in my bathroom sink. The last one I got had too big of a metal flange and the water drained dreadfully slow. I have high hopes for this one. A couple of moments here. One came at the register when my friend decided to pay for my purchases. That was great! Another came when the cashier who rung up the purchases had a mask on. Which made me wonder what was going on? Transported me back to working in hospitals. How about the movie Contagion? The last surprise awaited me when I got home. Undid the packaging and there were 2 mesh strainers stuck together. They were so thin and light. Guess now I will have a back up. Come to think of it, shopping here = guaranteed short term happiness! read more

$1.50 heaven and cotton candy pink overload!!- that pretty much sums up this place. Come and be amazed by all their knick-nacks!! Service is efficient and fast especially for all the hustle and bustle this place is getting. On a side note, I would have a BALL here for Halloween costume shopping! :D read more

- Merchandise quality is poor, even for "dollar store" type goods - $10 minimum if you use a credit card I suppose this is an Asian "dollar store", however I think most things here are $1.50. Over the last two years I picked up a sun shade, some air fresheners, and a broom. The quality of everything was very poor. I get that it is a dollar store, but even so...I couldn't even use the sun shade and broom. Not impressed. read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you're reading this and flipping through these yelp reviews to decide if this place is worth a visit. COME HERE. Whatever you have to put down - your phone, your laptop, your food...just COME HERE! This place is like dollar tree (with the +.50 cents) but on a whole new level of coolness. You will get here and get lost in this world of pink cuteness and never look back for your house items, accessories, stationary, useless items, whatever you can think of. If you can't tell already...i absolutely love this place! It's organized very neatly, so you won't have to dig through anything. Although, put aside some time when you make your visit, because if it's your first time, you're going to spend quite some time here! There's everything you can think of here...and almost all items are 1.50. There's a few items here and there that cost more, but those items are labelled. This Daiso location is probably the biggest store, with most selections of items that I've been to. Other locations are smaller, and more cramped with less items. So if you're around here, come in! read more

Clean, pink, and $1.50 (unless otherwise stated). If you're looking for some cheap stuff or whatever else floats your boat, you'll find it here. I've been here twice and have yet to find something I need, even at $1.50 but if I need some throwaway stuff I'd consider this place. Given how cheap it is, it's crowded and it can be hard to navigate. Also, all prices are final. If you want that item, you better be sure. read more