Daiso is a great chain that I only WISH was available in the northeast. This particularly Daiso is located inside the Little Toyko Marketplace, like a shopping mall. The shopping mall reminds me a lot of the New World Mall in Flushing, NY. The mall contains a lot of Asian themed restaurants, small boutique stores and a grocery. I think right now the closest store to NJ is Dallas (which isn't close at all). Most things in the store are $1.50; a few items are priced as marked. It's just a really great dollar store for all kinds of kitchenwares, bath, beauty, etc. You can buy pretty much all the little knick knacks you could ever need. I think this store didn't seem to have as much inventory as the store I had visited in Torrance but maybe that was a fluke. The store hours of each location seemed to vary because at 8PM it seemed some stores were closed or closing soon and some seemed to be open late. I would recommend checking individual store hours before making your visit to this mall. read more

Daiso - Store front inside of Toyko Market Place - Discount Store Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been procrastinating on this review since this store opened. Finally a Daiso in Liittle Tokyo - very appropriate! Considering all the little touristy overpriced variety stores they have in or near Japanese Village, this one's by far the best and at $1.50 for almost everything in the store (the higher priced amounts are pretty reasonable for whatever item that may be). It's a good thing! It's your typical Daiso, got lots of cute quality knick knacks, kitchenware, home stuff, stationary/crafts, gadgets, etc. It's in a good location too. Why didn't it get 5 stars from me? (Here we go!): Because the other Daiso stores like Monterey Park (both of them), Hacienda Heights, Gardena are much bigger and have more items. Kind of felt deprived because it's in a huge ghost town of a mall, that it would have been much bigger, like the store upstairs on top the Japanese market - I don't understand how that store stays in business, it's always empty every time I've gone. Because it is downtown, you have to remember to bring your bags or pay 10 cents for their ugly paper bags. Or if they have them on hand, $1.50 for the little selection of compact shopping bags (they run out fast). I don't understand why they don't carry an abundance of them, in a city that enforces the plastic bag ban. Would have been great if it was accompanied by 85c Cafe & Bakery - they all pretty much seem to be next to each other, it's strange being Little Tokyo it just obviously makes perfect sense and my God their coffee and baked goods are the best!! Oh well can't have it all. In all in all, Downtown finally has one of these stores and you can get your Daiso fix from now on. read more

The ever-changing Little Tokyo Mall at 3rd and Alameda (Yaohan Plaza when I was a lad), is constantly reinventing itself (new Korean supermarket, bowling alley and arcade, AYCE BBQ, Dim Sum place), and one of the latest newcomers is this huge Daiso which took over two or three storefronts on the mall's first floor. If you are a Daiso fan, be sure your monocle is firmly affixed to its chain, as it will certainly pop off when you see this most ginormous Daiso. The biggest I've ever seen. It's got everything you want, from Japan, and almost every single item in the store is $1.50. Chair socks? Yes. Kabuki mask? Car air freshener? Dress shirts? Yes, yes and yes. I challenge you to enter and not find at least 10 items to buy. iPhone 6+ charger cord? Yes. This particular Daiso is immaculate and there's plenty of room to roam. Compared to other narrow-aisled Daisos (I'm talking to you, Monterey Park), you'll feel like you are in Daiso stadium. Daiso validates, and the mall parking lot accepts multiple validations from different merchants. End up at the supermarket and you will have had an awesome and satisfying day. read more

I love shopping at Daiso. But my experience today was very disappointing. Customer service was really bad! Not sure I would visit this location again. read more

This location is one of my favorite Daiso stores because it has a larger selection and the shelves are nicely organized and displayed! I'm a sucker for cute, Japanese things.. especially stationary, office supplies, containers, snacks, and other cute things! Almost everything is $1.50, except for the larger items that may be $2-$5 but don't worry they are clearly labeled. FYI: -don't forget to get your parking ticket validated -bring your own bags or choose to pay $0.10 for a bag for your purchases -credit card can be used for over $10 purchase, otherwise make sure you have cash read more

All Daiso Japan shops are great. If you want to step into a little piece of abstract Japan here in L.A. (or elsewhere) this is the place. Each Daiso store has a bit different layout. This one is a bit more congested than some of the other ones around the area. This is not to day that it is not a great and fun place to shop. It is just a reminder that it may get a little bit crowded. When you are in the Little Tokyo area, check this place out !!! Recommended. read more

5 stars; why? - the convenient parking structure. - good finds. (things you didn't know you needed) - organized & well stocked. - affordable goods. - kawaii. It's definitely the place to get your travel necessities (luggage/bag tags & mini containers/bottles/etc) read more

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I love Daiso. This one is roomy and less claustrophobic than most Daisos. They also have items they don't have at some of the smaller Daisos. They had a huge selection of holiday goods. This may be the place to go if you are decorating a classroom or office and you need some cheap cute holiday stuff. Like most stores in the plaza, they charge 10 cents a plastic bag, so bring your own totes if you plan to stock up. read more

Who doesn't love Daiso? I am such a fan of this store, as it brings out the impulse buyer in me (we all have this deep down inside of us... at the 99 Cent Store or the gum at the check out at the grocery store... yep we all have it). Well this location is located in the Little Tokyo Galleria Market Mall, specifically right in front of the Woori Market (This place will validate your parking but I always park at the market). Anyways, this Daiso is pretty big and very well organized with clean aisles. On this visit, I only purchased 4 items (really had to contain myself as I really wanted to purchase more things... things that my husband refers to as clutter). With a $10 minimum for credit card transactions, I paid cash since I didn't have quite enough. And luckily for me, I had a plastic bag in my purse to put my items. If you don't have a bag, you can either carry your items away in your arms or purchase a paper bag for $0.10 (almost every city now is charging for bags now... just put a plastic bag or two in your purse or a small reusable bag for those just in cases). read more

Not my favorite daiso sized store and inventory amount. However they seem to have more stock of harder to find Disney items!! Definitely a must visit if you love cheap and cute stuff. Especially stuff you can actually use. The ceramic dishes are very well decorated and last a long time. I still have dishes here from years ago. My favorite is the small rice bowls! read more

I want to live in this store! I'm from Wisconsin and our equivalent to this store is the Dollar Tree. But this is so much better and so much more fun! Little bit of something for everyone. Staff was very friendly! read more

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Anything not priced is 1.50. Tons of cute, useful things there at a cheap price. I go here all the time to supply myself for my scrapbook hobby and they have literally everything that one could ever need!!! Just keep in mind that things that have Disney or Sanrio do cost a little more! I never once had a bad experience here! read more

Daiso....Japan's Dollar Tree! This is a larger sized Daiso with a lot to choose from. YOur $20 will go far here. :) Sections include, household cleaning, dishes, arts and crafts, cheap terrible toys (avoid!), socks, snacks, bento (good stuff to choose from), pets stuff. It's all here but it can be a little disorganized and messy. Everything is $1.50 with a few exceptions. The cashiers are not very with it, can't really help you find anything. And the check out line is long and moves slow. But you get what you pay for and dang, you can get a lot of junk here. I love it. read more

Great store. Only thing is the security guard singled me out because I looked like a bike courier which I am, with money to buy things. Not steal. Told me there are no backpacks allowed in the store. I've been coming here for years with my backpack and never have once been approached by security. F this place. Worst thing is I saw more than one person with back packs on and nothing was told to them. Discrimination at its finest. Y'all just lost a customer. read more

LOVE! Offering much bigger selection than the one in K-town, this Daiso is packed with cheap, cute and practical thrills. It also has wider aisles, so no danger of folks brushing up against you for those of us who are germophobic and certainly no temptation to push people out of ways for those of us who are claustrophobic. The service is friendly, and the long line at the cash registers go quickly. Nearest Metro Station: Gold Line at the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station read more

Overall, Daisy Japan is a fun place. If you cheap stuff for your new apartment or just to burn an hour while waiting for a restaurant in this fine plaza - Daisy is an awesome choice. It's basically the Japanese take on the $.99 store. Unlike most $.99 store call mom this one is extremely clean. Staff is nice and friendly and will help with anything you need. My personal favorite is the plates section they have in the back. Very cheap prices for great looking kitchenware. Enjoy! read more

i always visit this Daiso whenever i'm in Little Tokyo. I know they just opened this place so it's a little small and doesn't have all the things I usually find at the one in Torrance, but it'll do for now especially since I don't wanna drive all the way to Torrance every time I need something. The staff is very friendly at this location. Always coming up to me whenever I look lost. The store is always stocked with items I need. The only complaint I have is the line, sometimes theres only one cashier and the line could be 10 people deep other than that, great store. read more

Daiso - My loot. Socks, clear spray bottle, cute charms (one for me, one for bff) hair ties (essential) and water bottle. - Discount Store Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Daiso is always a fun place to shop. This particular location is spacious because the sections are far apart. The selection they have is decent. The store was clean, but they lacked staff of the sales floor because there were packages scattered throughout the store with items that needed to be put on the shelf. They offer 1 hour validation with purchase. read more

Finally, there's a Daiso in Little Tokyo! A few tips though for first timers: 1. They do not accept $100 bills. Even if you spend $100+ it is their policy to not accept them. 2. No minimum amount to spend to use your Visa, Master or Discover credit or debt cards. Even buying just 1 item! 3. No plastic bags! Just 20cent paper bags or purchase a reusable bag from them for $1.50 4. Just one purchase required to receive parking validation for the correct parking plaza on Alameda & 3rd (do not park in the outdoor one one 4th & Alameda) 5. All items are $1.50 unless marked otherwise read more

It was my first time coming here and let me tell you how cute and amazing the everyday household and trinket items were. It was a nice clean and cute place to shop. I especially loved on how they put an explanation on meneki neko and what the different color represents. Would highly recommend and would come back again! read more

Great stuff! Terrible store manager! The regional manager needs to fire the store manager to save this establishment. Only one cashier and twenty people in line. Terrible management. read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Everything is $1.50 unless otherwise stated. I like coming to this location because it is more spacious and more stuff. Parking is on the street or parking lot but they validate for you. Some items 99 cents store or dollar tree carry it. It's located in the Little Tokyo Mall on 3rd St and Alameda St!!! Parking structure is past 3rd St and Alameda St!! Awesome place!! read more

A few days ago I went to Daiso in getting a few items. A young male cashier ... I don't know what he did while I was bending over my knees to pick up my coin that I accidentally dropped. He threw away a ball point pen that almost hit my face my left eye area. He tried to argue with me as I said to him "You almost hurt me. Watch out to what you are doing" instead of his apology. I didn't allow that young boy to use excuses in keeping saying bs. I just finished my check out in silence and left this store immediately. I don't know what if he does same to children with same attitude. It is obvious he hates his job. This store has such a cashier unfortunately. read more

I LOVE Daiso! Everything in here is $1.50+( unless otherwise marked) ...I love 99 Cent & Dollar stores( I LOATHE 99cent stores where you think EVERYTHING is a .99, then you get to the register only to find out one of your items was .99 and the other 15 items are 2.99+ )... I LOVE DAISO because its like the 99 Cent Only Store & Hello Kitty had a one night stand this is their quirky lil bastard love child Daisio has everything you never knew you needed, and interesting and /or cute items you never knew you could/should/would purrchase for the sake of it just looking cute whilst functioning As with any .99 -$1 Stores, there are bound to be hit-or-miss items ( some of their lotions & cosmetics items contain mineral oil/petrolatum, which, personal prefence I don't like my pores clogged) and some times the music and the bright lights are disorienting , but I always leave with a smile and bag full of stuff ( Im like Jim Carrey in Dumb & Dumber when he spends the last monies on $1 crap, but this is good , cute crap.) read more

Probably one of the better daiso locations I've been to. It's surprisingly big and is fully stocked with random $1.50 things that you don't really need but feel like you definitely do when you're in the store. Parking - convenient. Park in the structure and don't forget your validation! If you park in the lot then you need to get it validated by the woori market. Service - people are quite nice here but it's hard to find someone walking about the store but if you wander around you eventually find what you're looking for. Things that are good to buy here - cotton pads, false eyelashes, some of the snacks and random cute things to gift Will be back soon. read more

Great store with a variety of Japanese products that are not expensive at all. You can find a bunch of useful little things for your home! I liked it very much read more

The 5 stars is for all the Daiso Japan locations I've visited. I have no major complaints but a minor complaint that there isn't any returns or exchanges policy. So is you're not sure about a measurement of something or dimension DON'T buy til you're for sure. This sucks too because there has been times I wasn't sure left went back to the store another day and the item isn't there. I've revisited same location or another searching for a particular item and no luck. This location in Lil Tokyo isn't one of their larger locations so what you may see in another location the other stores may not have. read more

Daiso - Thus Daiso Japan is located in the arts district. This colorful building is located on 4th pl. 3rd st. - Discount Store Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The store is a good size and they have fun and cute stuff. I really like shopping there and the staff doesn't help much but it's okay. They have kitchen ware. They have stationary, snacks, and personal use things. read more

Never going here again, there's a security guard here harasses certain people. He had the nerve to come up to my ten year old and accuse him of stealing. The rest of the staff is nice but, I've been here before many times. But last two runs in with that jerk security guard, I'll just shop elsewhere. read more

Being a Japan addict, I just had to check out this Daiso in Little Tokyo. Good quality items for mainly only $1.50. This is my go to place for getting my Japan fix without necessarily breaking my wallet. read more

Everything here is $1.50 and well worth it's value, you have face towels, make up, containers, basically everything but with an extremely low price tag. read more

Cutest store ever. Has the basics you need like kitchenware, household items, stationary and snacks. Prices here are unbeatable. Often I buy things I dont need because the prices are so darn good! I introduced my friend's daughter to this place and she loved it and picked up a bunch of cute stationary and key chains. Now she begs her mom to come here on the weekends. read more

Parking can be a bit tricky but this Daiso is inside a small mall. I couldn't believe the high quality products in here for so cheap. Great items for work, home and everything between. I'll come back for all my stationary and kitchen needs. read more

Daiso is just fun to browse through and you'll leave the store having bought a few things at least. This location is pretty big and spacious, but I think it's pretty much the same items as their other locations. One thing I did not find at two locations was a musubi maker, which I bought before, but they did have sushi makers. Some snack/candy prices went up, so it may or may not be cheaper than some items at the nearby Japanese markets...it might be some cents cheaper at Daiso if I remember correctly. They have cool office/school supplies, so check that out. Most items are $1.50 unless marked otherwise. There's a $10 credit card minimum. read more

Love this place. Always have to visit whenever I'm in Los Angeles. Great Prices and all they always have many products that I'm looking for. Snacks, school supplies, novelty items, beauty supplies, they have a little bit of everything here. Also, very clean store. I really like that. I always enjoy my time here. read more

Just because you're sick and tired of standing at the register you can NOT push the buttons when the customers are supposed to confirm on the debit card. It is OUR card and WE the customer are the ones to confirm and finish the transaction. I've had this problem at this location TOO MANY times. read more

So, this is basically a Japanese 99 Cents store or rather $1.50 store unless marked otherwise. I feel like a millionaire walking in here because: 1) I can easily spend $10 and feel like I saved a ton of money 2) I can find the most amazing things that Japan has convinced me that I need yet I don't have 3) Everything is useful. Yes, I said everything. I even found a small pot for my plant at work in the shape of a cute pig. Yes, useful 4) They have everything you may need for any room: bedroom, restroom, living room, kitchen, work, school, etc. Anywhere there's a room, you can find something in this store for a given room. 5) Japanese snack This Daiso is bigger and more organized than some of the others I've been too so I appreciated that A LOT. It can be a teeny tiny bit overwhelming, but it's like a walk in the park coming to this location and you'll leave happy! read more

Finally, Daiso open a store in Little Tokyo! Took them long enough to put one in here finally, this is great for local who live in DTLA or surround area. Daiso is a slight more upscale of 99 cents store; item here are more style and better package. The biggest caviar is the store no return policy, which is rare to see in many major retailer. Daiso does enforce many policy that isn't usual, also to use your credit card (Master and Visa only) need to be over $10 purchased. Some of the item they got are super cheat, tablet tennis racket for only $1.50 still. I just wow myself in some of the item, but aware that few item is actually cheaper in 99 cents store... So keep that in mind. Daiso item was able to offer this low price is because is nearly everything is made in China. But they had direct contract with the manufactory to cut cost and no middle man. Daiso is Walmart Giant in Japan, their price is far lower than anything what it the competition offer. It is good to see they come to U.S. that will seriously rival read more

Daiso Japan is now in Little Tokyo! Huge selection of funky Japanese knick knacks, useful items from kitchen to bath, snacks ,electronics, etc. Daiso has them all rolled up into a cool brightly lit store with most items being $1.50 !! Many items are produced just for Daiso Japan..... most items are cool, unique, and surprisingly well made. Love Daiso Japan! its a great addition to Little Tokyo. read more

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Daiso is like Disneyland for me and my kids! Every time we go we end up with so many nice things! We love it! My kids look forward to it all the time! read more