Time to leave the review for Daiso. As my son and I teach ourselves Japanese and more about the history and culture of the country we were pretty excited and that there was a store that had some of the native food items in it. We've gone the gamut of trying all the different items in the store, to see what we might find palatable. Of course anything that's sweet, my son loves. Noodles ramen udon Etc are all easy cuz they're delicious no matter where they come from, a lot of the snacks are great because rice and salt how can you go wrong? We've had some interesting seaweed things that were weird and we've also had some odd spice combinations that weren't too exciting. But all in all we've really enjoyed trying all the new things and finding so many things we never knew existed that we love. I was at the store this morning at 9:45 and alas they don't open until 10 a.m. and I found myself saying please let me in! I need to get in! LOL The rest of the store is just random Dollar Store type stuff there is one small section that seems like it's stuff that's unique to Japanese style but for the most part it's just like a dollar store... The food is where it's at read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Oceanside, California

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For my 1,000th review, it will be for Daiso! This location was pretty big and when I stepped in, I saw makeup. It's the brands LA colors and some non high end makeup. I was surprised to see this because other locations in southern San Diego don't carry much makeup. I ended up picking up a pretty dark pink lip gloss. So pretty! My daughter and I love the snacks and drink section. We love the selection of snacks they have here. We picked up some Hello Kitty marshmallows, pocky sticks, strawberry Calpico drink and an iced tea for me. I love the selections here! So awesome. It's definitely bright in the store with white walls and bright lights. Everything is $1.50 or otherwise stated on the labels. The aisles were clean and policy states no refunds so make sure you choose your items wisely. I would definitely come back here! read more

Daiso - Makeup - Discount Store Near Me - Oceanside, California

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What a nice Daiso location. It's right between the toys r us and Petco. Daiso's in general are all pretty clean and organized for the most part, but this one really stood out from the rest for me. It was super clean, well stocked and brightly lit. I swear that was not a single shadow in this place. This store is quite large too - if you're looking for some random stuff for use around the house, this is the place to go. I was able to score some "squash" scented air freshener for the car too - hell yeah! The selection of candy was also great - gummys, cola candy, popin cooking diy candy, they even have some different types of ice cream to try out. Do understand though, they don't offer refunds or exchanges but they do take credit card. A huge plus for me. Staff was polite. I'd definitely come by here again if I'm in the area. Keep up the good work guys. read more

I came here with my friend last month to find some cheap cellphone accessories. I snagged a cellphone stand and one of those ring holders each for only $1.50. I love how Daiso now carries Disney themed goods as well. It's always fun to fill your basket with things you don't need haha. read more

066 / 100 - 2017 YELP 100 CHALLENGE. I love Daiso. Cute stuff for cheap prices! I do want to note that you do get what you pay for, but I don't think anyone is exactly expecting super crazy amazing tier stuff for $1.50. For things like decorating your cubicle at work, though, Daiso is perfect! This is one of the biggest stores that I've seen for Daiso, which is awesome. Lots of room to mill around, explore, and look at things, and it's well organized. The seasonal stuff seems to be at the front of the store, snacks are located closer to the check out counter, etc etc. The store is incredibly clean and all of the workers I spoke with were really friendly and polite! There's lots of ample parking outside, so you can spend hours and hours going through the store. If you haven't been to Daiso before, this is the location you want to visit first! read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Oceanside, California

Fun shop to take the kids. The noodle bowls were the best. Prices were good. The chopsticks were our favorite.

Usually, LA has the best and biggest Japanese stores, but this particular Daiso beats all the ones I have been to in Torrance combined. It's huge! It's fun to wander up and down all the aisles. I get my ceramic ware, snacks, stationery, slippers, and toe socks here among other things. It's easy to find things to make gift bags. I skip the beauty products such as makeup and nail polish. My best tip is to look at expiration dates on food items!! Overall, I'm too snobby to go to a 99-cent only store, but not too to shop here. I will return! Pros: - inexpensive ($1.50-$3.00) - lots of parking - huge location Cons: - minimum purchase for credit card - sales usually on expired food - most stuff made in China - hashi selection lacking read more

"Kawaii" (Cute) Japanese store! You can find many many items individually priced for just under 5 bucks here ~~ Pretty much it's a dollar store. You can find many household items popular to Japan. Bowls, glass & plastic wear, make up, face masks, cute stationary, Japanese food, candy, & Meiji chocolate items. They have a unique sock style as well. Want to wear socks with flip flops you can with these! That's only if you want to though. Ha! It's also like a container store as well...made up by small containers, boxes, and gift bags. I got one of their small trash cans and I use it in my car. Check it out and buy a small treat for yourself! read more

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Let's get one thing out of the way! If it's not obvious by my profile picture, I'm a huge weeb! So I was really looking forward to going to this store as I've been to a few other Daiso stores in the past! The store is huge!!! It has a giant assortment of Japanese items: cooking supplies, stationary, beauty supplies, snacks, toys, decor, and lots of other random things! Most of the items here are usually written in both Japanese and English, except for some of the beauty products. The store is well organized and was fairly clean and well stocked for how busy it was! There was some modern popular pop songs being played in the store, but the volume was not that loud. My only complaint would be that they had run out of bags and I had to buy a bag for 1.50 to take my stuff, but it's ok since I quite like the bag and will use it again in the future. read more

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Purchase things for self/others and home/school/office that are mostly disposable and novelty here. Cute girly things that are rather irresistible, especially when most the items are $1.50 (plus tax) and some of the "pricier" ones top off at $4.00. Food and drinks also available. Great place to find small unique gifts and try new snack flavors. Fast check out with a few open registers. Plenty of parking. read more

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Every time I'm in Cali better believe I make this stop! I buy so much stuff I don't even need lol ugh I love it here!

Amazing place. Everything is cute, convenient and so Japanese:) products without special label cost 1.75$. All prices are in ¥.

This is not about the store itself. I love the items they sell here, and there are so many unique things that you can't find anyway else for a very reasonable price. This is about the employees. Now, I have to say, I am brown, and I should have been used to being racially profiled by now, but it still hurts me to this day. I just came back from the store, and this one clerk came by to where I was shopping (in the kid's section) four times. Of course, she didn't ask if I need help. I think she was just checking to see that I wasn't stealing anything. Now I have never stolen anything in my life, and if I even thought about it growing up I would have gotten a spanking like no other. And then they did announcements about making sure the shoppers were watching their kids. Looking around, my kids were the only ones in the store. Granted, my kids were not well behaved. They were in the car for 1.5 hours to the store and had a little extra energy. But they didn't ruin anything, and when they started touching things I instantly started yelling on them. They are 2 and 4 years old, and I am teaching them to be a bit better behaved. But at the end of the days kids will not act like mini adults. They might start laughing and playing. Finally, my daughter told me half way through that she had to go to the potty. The clerk instantly did an announcement that there are no public toilets in the store. Luckily I was born in this country and even finished my masters in this country so I read the sign on the door prior to coming in the store that said no public bathrooms. I also have a kid's potty in the back of my car. There was no need to do an announcement just for me and my kids. Now, I have been to the Chino Hills Daiso after a long day of work, looking horrible (not showered) and have never been mistreated. The Chino Hills employees never follow me and always treat me with respect. I definitely give them kudos for that and will be giving them a 5 star review for that Now, at my work there are racial sensitivity training. Maybe Daiso can do that too. I spent over 100 dollars at the store, but feel like I was treated quite poorly. I think now that I have kids, I just don't want them to go through the racist things that I had to go through growing up. I love the fact in this wonderful state (and country) that we can make a change. Thank you for your time read more

This is the best Asian food market i have ever been. they combined grocery and also food stall in the same building. you will can find pretty much anything you can think about japanese food. price not too pricy and i would say there are about over 20 traditional Japanese food includes Japanese beers. I love Japanese food i feel like i was in heaven when i visited this place. Will come back when i go back to California. read more

Just went today! Found a few things I've been needing to organize my place, by I only had a credit card and my total was ~$4. I didn't need $10 worth of stuff (the minimum), so I just left. Have to bring cash next time. Very clean and organized! Loved the mugs and other dishes, but the warnings about possible lead steered me away. They're probably fine, but I don't want to chance it. Another note! They play Japanese music on Pandora or something, and some of them got really yell-y. Like tame Japanese screamo It kinda stressed me out tbh! Made me want to get out of there! A couple kids started crying around then, so I knew I wasn't the only one uncomfortable with it! Just don't need to listen to unintelligible yelling while I'm shopping is all. The other music was fun though! Definitely check it out if you're looking for organization pieces, cute knick-knacks, planters (I plan to grab some and go at them with spray paint), or snacks! read more

Daiso - Super cute coin banks! - Discount Store Near Me - Oceanside, California

I was so happy they opened a store in this location. That means I didn't have to wait until we were in the San Diego to get some really cool things for a great price. Yes, it is like your Dollar Tree or 99 cent store, but they have a wider variety of fun things. This is wonderful for the parent making party bags for their kids parties. But, it is fun to fill party bags for adult as well. You have to come see for yourself, you are bound to find one cute or fun merchandise. They also have a small area with some staples for cooking, some snacks and even candy. This place is a good size and parking is not an issue. The staff at the register were helpful and friendly, oh, staff out on the floors too. Really, you need to come out to the store. You are bound to find something you don't need. I can't wait to return and see what new has been added on the shelves. read more

Love Daiso and so excited to see them open a location here! Clean and bright store, fully stocked with so many fun and unique items, much different than your average dollar store. Service was nice and they have such cute items, home decor, snacks, beauty products, I always find great stuff here. Most prices are $1.50 per item, though some are a bit more and they make great little gifts. Fantastic addition to the area, I will be back! read more

we were next door at PETCO stocking up on chewy things for the dogs and turtle sushi (feeder fish), when the daughter noticed DAISO was having their "grand opening" next door. DAISO's sort of JAPANESE-AMERICA's answer to the dollar store. since MAX (our AUSTRALIAN CATTLEDOG) was with us, i couldn't go inside. gave the girl a twenty (we stopped at an ATM on the way over) and paced back and forth anxiously out front while she "shopped." came out and astoundingly long time later with a bag full of snacks, candy and 7 cents in change. she got an A+ in math and an A++ in working the dad. read more

I almost cried when I found the Daiso in California. It was my favorite thing in Japan, lol it had everything you could ever want. This place was clean, very well organized and the staff were very efficient. Can't wait till we get them on the east coast! read more

Whenever I go to Daiso I always find things that are super useful that I didn't even know I needed. I also find alot of items there that are hreat quality for an amazing price. Looking for a unique gift? Something for the kitchen? Cleaning supplies? Or maybe some makeup? Organizing small spaces? Or maybe just looking for Origami or craft supplies? Then check out Daiso! Best thing here is there food and drinks, love it! read more

So glad they've expanded out here! Wish it were here when I lived nearby! Daiso is the best store to have around when you touchdown in a city far from home and you realize you need a nail clipper, a back support rest, gift bags, and other odds and ends! This particular store had all kinds of great items including things I have only ever seen at the biggest Daiso in North America in Richmond, BC for gardening and other useful household items. Very impressive inventory when I was there before the holidays - I will definitely return the next time i'm in the area! read more

Larger than the Daly City store (Serramonte) and much better selection/availability.

Shame on you Daiso. You don't allow customers to bring in reusable bags but you are happy to charge 1.50 for a reusable bag. Greed comes to mind. On a positive note, our cashier was very sweet. read more

5 Stars for what it is...the Japanese version of the Dollar Store! Though most things are $1.50 or so I've always seen the name, Daiso, but was pleasantly surprised when I came upon this store by that name which just opened this month. It's super clean, bright, modern and colorful! All the things I adore about Japanese pop culture. Great place to find random items for organization purposes, kitchen items, obscure Asian cooking utensils and fun little gift items. Most packing is in Japanese so be aware of trying to understand how something works or what's in it. They also have a section with Japanese snack items! I nabbed a bag of instant miso packets, shrimp chips & red bean bread rolls. yum!!!! Sales people were kind and informative. It's not an everyday shop but it's a fun trip every once and awhile. Hope that there selection branches out more in the future. read more

Daiso - Japanese munchies! - Discount Store Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Have you ever had to stay up late and coffee is not helping? Here's a simple solution, walk into Daiso (they close at 9pm) and BOOM! the brightness instantly wakes you up. It's slightly uncomfortable at first, but you get used to it as you start to walk down the aisles grabbing random stuff to buy. I would recommend to check out this store but, be warned, the $1.50 items add up quickly. I was once behind a lady at the checkout that spent over $100! If you try to spend that much at the 99cent store, you will actually need a cart, but not at Daiso since not everything is $1.50. read more

Horrible service and staff are so rude. I came in with a drink and they said no drinks allowed, understandable so I asked where I could set it down and they replied rudely " did you not hear me I said no drinks allowed in store" I was so upset and disappointed. read more

I rate it five stars because of the price and uniqueness. For some reason, I thought that Daiso was a Japanese furniture store. Anyways, here is my review. PROS * cute products * useful and rare findings * inexpensive bamboo items * prices range from $1.00-6.00 * clean store CONS * some items are expensive. You can buy some of the items they sell at a lower price * they close early and on time * When they say they close at 9 pm, they mean it. Employees were eager to kick us out. * annoying children (noisy children playing with the toys) * breakable items (the ones that look like they're only for one-time use) Some items that I saw * pencil lead (0.3-1.0)! * small trash cans * pot organizers * Japanese style journals * silicon facial scrubs * Silverware * plastic organizers (different sizes) * fans * candy * drinks * cheap cell phone stands * car windshield protectors * slippers There is more stuff, but I can't think of them now. I will update this when I get more info! read more

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Cute store that I recommend to everyone nearby, esp good if you have 30min of time to blow with a kid or two.. give them $5 to spend and they'll be fine. Nothing overpriced, esp for mostly Japan-quality goods and snacks. You'll realize quickly why we go with cash/a budget.. too easy to get side-tracked and end up leaving without realizing your bag is filled with cute but useless things! The store itself is very light, bright, clean and seems organized when you enter and there's usually a "welcome to Daiso" and at least one or two of the cashiers are friendly enough. If you see something you like, good luck: If you wait, there's about a 50/50 chance it'll be gone next time and no telling at all if/when they may ever restock it again. But if you buy right away and realize you don't want/need it, too bad! No returns policy stated clearly everywhere AND stamped on your receipt, in case you forget. I'm guessing it's a fair way to keep the prices low, so I won't dock them on that. Plus, pretty much everything you buy is in either clear or no-packaging, so it's not like you're in for any surprises. I'm coming here for some stocking-stuffers before we're off to the east coast for the holidays, I'm sure husband's family will love! If I have time, I may give the Daiso down south a shot too. Btw, if you wanna try a new snack, some here are pretty much impossible to find outside of an asian goods-type store, but it's here, so.. get.. the mochi.. ice cream (my friends are hooked). You're welcome. ;) read more

This location is great! Bigger than Mira Mesa, more varieties & stock. Near to Target, Trader Joe, Petco, Winco etc. very convenient Yay!

I love shopping here! They have kitchen stuff, craft stuff and yummy Japanese snacks.

I've been coming here for a long time for the Aquarius, Japanese coffee and little toys for my daughter. Today I came in for my weekly trip, however I had an outside drink (with a lid) and was kicked out with no consideration. I offered to leave the drink in the front and told no then immediately kicked out in a rude manner. Mind you I was with my 4 year old daughter, she loves this store, now she's sad and thinks they don't like us. I will now do my shopping at the on base commissary since they have the same drinks I enjoy from Japan are much cheaper there. I will NEVER support this store ever again. Please hire a more considerate staff with better manners. Good luck, Daiso. read more

I went there to buy a clear container for liquid soap and I thought it was a good price, so I came home and refilled it with liquid soap and the pump didn't work. Then I check me receipt and found oUt yoU can't return it. Don't waste your money here. It poorly made and not worth. Your better off buying it from Target. So disappointed as a consumer. read more

The store was well organized, clean and well stocked. I found the staff very helpful and courteous.

I am Ruby, Im a customer for a long time. Im very happy today, I met Andrea & she did a very good job. She helped me with everything. Ruby thanks her so much, I will come back here again. Thank you Andrea. love read more

The asian Gods have spoken and they finally placed an all asian goods store right in the heart of Oceanside! YAYYYYY!!! I felt like a kid in a candy store surrounded with pocky sticks, japanese drinks and snacks and even other snacks that I cant find anywhere else that I use to eat a lot when I was a kid. The prices here are extremely dirt cheap! Almost like a 99 cents store with quality in mind (Kudos!) The store is very well kept and very bright, you can almost eat off the floor with how well organized and attention to detail theyve put in here. They even carry dishware and kitchenware stuff at a very good price and their all so cute to have, so if your just moving in somewhere or need a few more utensils I highly recommend giving this place a shot, you wont be dissapointed I promise. Last time I was in here I spent over $60 in a matter of minuets and I normally freak out, but when I spent it here...I was smiling ear to ear with the items I got ^_^ The only thing I wish they had was like a loyalty members card, because I would be in here every other day just collecting and hoarding all of their goods lol. Overall, very fun and great store to bring the family or even friends to experience! Its almost like stepping into a time travel machine and you dont want to go back ;) read more

This store was weird. But in a good way Basically an Asian 99 cent store but everything is $1.99 or more lol Everything is made in CHINA. Not in Japan. Even the stuff labeled as Japanese are made in good ol China. This place was a good waste of time to walk through. read more

Nice clean big place. Everything $1.50 unless different price stickers on it. Household items,pets toys, snack etc etc. Just be careful end up I spend over $40. But I loved it read more

Daiso Japan's stock is, in large part, China made, but packaged to appeal to a Japanese market - color sense, etc. Enjoy browsing at Daiso as there are many delightful and original gift items that will suit your taste and budget. Take a friend and you will discover a great conversation experience to add to your shopping pleasure. Daiso prices properly reflect manufacturing costs - in particular, office supplies such as correction tape and computer accessories! read more

Super rude staff and the manager is the worst !!! Unprofessional!! They treated me and my son so bad !!! Never shopping there again . My son who is 10 years old not 2 accidentally broke a small vase he wasn't running or playing around he picked it up and it dropped it . I tried telling them what happened and they rudely said you were not watching him !!! And tryed to get me to pay for it . I spend so much money in there all the time , not anymore . read more

Daiso is one of my favorite stores to visit because there are a large number of inexpensive random items that can be found here. I have been to Daiso in the US and in Japan and this store in particular is very well lit and has a clean appearance. Although, it may seem big, I have visited Daiso's in Japan that are 2 or 3 stories high with endless amounts of Chinese made merchandise. The stationary section would be as big as this entire store itself. But being that this is in the United States, nearly all their goods are imported from China to Japan to the US, hence the price being $1.50 and not a dollar (approx. 100 yen). The shelves are well stocked and not run down looking or foul smelling like a typical dollar store would be. Items start at $1.50 and go up depending on what it is. You can see on the label if it is above that price. The inventory in the store changes throughout the months. In the summer time, you can find children's body boards for $5, during Halloween time-frame you can find masks, during the Christmas season, you can find Christmas themed jingle bell cat collars. It is completely random what you can find here and it is not always the same stuff so it is worth revisiting from time to time. Parking is plentiful which is a huge plus because if you go anywhere else, parking if hard to get, especially near the front of the store. Prices are reasonable and the quality is not too bad if you try to compare similar items with US dollar stores. Definitely worth a visit. Just know that there are no refunds. read more

Daiso - Doggie socks! - Discount Store Near Me - Oceanside, California