This place is great! Only $1.50 for a HUGE variety of items, many of which can't be found in non-Asian supermarkets! It's worth checking out especially if you're moving to a new place and need cheap dishes, cooking utensils, basic tools, etc. read more

I love this Daiso! I can never resist coming into this store because of the school supplies section. I'm in love with their selection of sticky notes, especially, and I always stock up on cute supplies whenever I'm in here because it's so affordable. Always a great time coming to Daiso (: read more

Daiso - Mini Daiso Haul (: - Department Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing Japanese Dollar store where you can stock up on a lot of household essentials for $1.5 per item. This location is their biggest, therefore has the best selection. Their Elliptical Core Eyebrow Pencil is the best damn eyebrow pencil I've ever had, FOR $1.50!! And I have tried them all: Dior, Anastasia Beverly Hills, bobby brown, benefit, etc. in terms of color(not too brown, not too gray), staying power, and ease of application. You can also throw on their clear Eyebrow coat, you can run miles and your eyebrows stay the same. It can be also used on top of eyeliner. Things to avoid: Cosmetics(horrible except for the brow pencil and clear brow coat), toys(flimsy) Things I stock up from there: Eyebrow pencil, make up cleaning liquid, swiffer dry and wet sweeping pad refill, magic cleaning eraser, tin foil, Japanese snacks, pet cleaning wipe, cool Japanese kitchenware, cleaning gloves, men's no show socks in big size (for my husband's freakish size 15 feet), active charcoal q-tips, individually packed q-tips, craft supply, travel spray bottles. Oh did I mention everything is a dollar fifty? read more

Daiso - Holy grail Eyebrow pencil, better than $29-40 luxury brand's!!! - Department Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had an Hr to kill before dinner so we went into Daiso. Lots of cheap stuff from Japan, most of it $1.50, but there are signs if it's higher. I got 2 Silicone Hair Catch for the shower. A pink one & a blue one. Suppose to stop hair from going down the drain & you can lift up the thing & shake out the hair into the garbage. It did catch the hair, I just used tissue to remove the hairs from the thing instead. Minimum to use credit cards $5 - good thing I had cash for my $3.26 purchase. read more

I loved this place! The store was huge and had a bunch of knickknacks from a variety of asian snacks to tea strainers. The price is also amazing since basically everything is only $1.50 unless marked otherwise. I stocked up on the asian snacks since on domestic flights, they don't provide you with any food/snacks. I made the mistake on my flight to San Francisco of not bringing any snacks with me so I was starving by the time I landed. Daiso's asian snacks (chocolate pocky & onion rings) saved me during my flight back to NY. Tips: - stock up on POCKY!!! - get the onion rings - buy the chocolate-filled pandas - don't forget to bring a big bag, as you'll easily spend over $20 on snacks (as i did) read more

Daiso - Hoarding Asian snacks - Department Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always fun to take a quick romp in here through the Japanese dollar store and spend a day's pay - Hahahaha - but seriously - what fun you can have in here - umbrellas magnets stuffed animals cooking utensils - come on in and blow $10 for some fun read more

I love Daiso's. I have been to many in Orange County. They sell the same stuff. I just felt this one was crowded. Lots of people and lots of merchandise for the space. Line was super long as well. I have never been in such a long line at a Daiso. read more

I love Daiso. Those in California don't know how lucky they are. I live in the Midwest now so whenever I go back to California I always have a list of things I need to buy from Daiso. $1.50 for almost anything in the store is a price you can't beat. This Daiso location has a lot but when its busy, there really isn't much room to walk around in between the aisles. One of the things I needed to buy was a toothpick dispenser which this store didnt have! I was shocked. I've noticed that Daiso products come and go so make sure to buy what you like then and there because it might not be there tomorrow. Parking in this area sucks. There's some metered street parking but sometimes its hard to come by. I ended up buying some ceramic items and the lady advised me that there was paper at the end of the registers where I could wrap my paid items. What a nice surprise! Make sure to bring your own bag when you come here otherwise they charge 20 cents a bag! read more

I always stop by Daiso, when I am in Japantown. There are so many cute items that I cannot find anywhere else. My favorite items to get include cute little metal book holders, that I can't find anywhere else and make great gifts. I also love their stationary and I usually browse and pick up a few cute pieces. Before I check out, I also buy a couple Japanese snacks to share with my family. However, whenever I buy any item here, I usually look for warning labels. On multiple pens and pencils, I have found labels warning about lead exposure. I have also seen labels on products warning about cancerous substances. As a rule of thumb, I only get items that do not have warning labels and items that do not have noticeable plastic fumes. I also do not buy any cooking items or items that touch food in any way. For the snacks, I only get brands that I know and I check for expiration dates. This may seem over the top, but it is always worth keeping in mind that cheap prices come at a cost. read more

Every conceivable dollar-store stuff you don't need, but at such low prices, who cares!? It's really great for students and people into organizing their lives. read more

Daiso is always a zoo, but the staff there is very efficient, helpful, hardworking and kind. Extra special thanks to CiCi at the register. She kindly (without my asking) checked every individual faux flower (maybe 15!) to check for defects (broken stems, missing leaves/flowers). SO SWEET! Cici did this with so much care and speed! I hope Daiso Japantown management sees this review! :) read more

My friend introduced me to this store while we in Japantown and I'm glad that she did! We had fun wandering through the aisles in the huge store and marveling at the array of products that they stocked that we hadn't even realized that we needed! I swear we were there for what seem like hours : ) She walked away with a few household necessities (how she was able to limit herself, I don't know!) and I walked away with a new appreciation for dollar or more stores. I could also see that this was a popular shopping stop since the line was long. It's located right in the middle of Japantown and parking can be found both below grade and above grade. read more

This location had bad service. The price are great. This used to be my favorite spot to go too. It took so long to resolve issues. I feel bad for the cashier not getting back up with issues. That's sad to say this location went down. read more

Variety of kitchen wares, beauty products, snacks and food, cards, toys and Knick knacks and the majority of stuff is $1.50. Other items such as clothing (hats, scarves, gloves wears) are $5. Love picking out kitchen wares and gadgets- Japanese mandolins for five bucks, bowls, tea cups, chop sticks, condiment plates, cute cards, pens, bento boxes for really reasonable prices. Their shelves are always being constant filled and is fun looking for treasures! read more

Daiso - Kitchen gadgets for $1.50, cards, sushi makers - Department Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Love coming here, especially this one.... since there is a lot more things you can find. Other then the one in union city. But just sucks, that's there's always a long a$$ line... haha. But that's already a given, in any daiso in general... all the employees are nice, every time i come in... I love coming here, for all my face mask! Cuz when I go to target or Walmart, it's expensive. Since I'm on budget, I buy it from here. I think it's so worth it. read more

Fun store with Asian items. Good service. Great snacks. Hello Kitty items. Went to this store in San Francisco, CA.

If you think that the Daiso craze was just happening in SoCal, you're dead wrong. Even in San Franciso, people flock to the handful of locations that are available. WHY? Cause, everything inside the store is a $1.50 or otherwise stated. This along with a few conditions are plastered all throughout the store, even in different languages. Located, at the Japan Center (East Mall) of Japantown, the green colored sign outside pretty much gives it away. It's a decent sized venue, with enough room to move around comfortably. One thing I like about Daiso locations are the consistencies in the products they sell. The main issue is the quick turnover of merchandise, so employees constantly have to stock the store for their popular items. THE RULES OF DAISO - Everything inside the store is $1.50, unless otherwise marked. - They don't accept $100 dollar bills. - Credit Card minimum is $10. Debit Card has no minimum. - VISA & MasterCard are accepted only. Purchases over $20 with a credit card requires a valid ID. - All sales are final. No returns or exchanges. - They only sell BRAND Goods, not Closeout or Factory Second Merchandise. The one thing that's different about this location is the security, which results in a few additional rules. This is the first Daiso location that I've seen, which has a guard present. I assume that there's a lot of 5 finger discounts happening. Shown clearly outside the store is a sign stating the following. - Monitored by security camera. - Shoplifters will be prosecuted. - No public restroom. Talk about harsh. But, I don't make the rules and they're supposedly there to protect you and me. Either way, Daiso will continue to take my hard earned money on shit I don't need or sometimes want, regardless of the location. I hate to love you Daiso. read more

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This place makes me want to become some semblance of a domestic goddess. This place makes me want to craft it up. This place makes me want to buy unnecessary facial contraptions. This place makes me want to buy little plastic cartons that I don't need for flights that I have no intention of ever taking. This place makes me want to buy candy that I don't even like. This place makes me want to buy lawn equipment stuff for a garden I don't have. Daiso makes me want to buy things - because it is that magical and that affordable - and because the packaging is just so darn cute. Daiso makes me spend my money - because they know what they're doing. Trust. read more

The expansion more than doubled the size of this Japantown location. It's not the biggest Daiso but it's so much better than it used to be. They started accepting credit cards too. My picks: * Cute mugs, just got the one with donuts $1.50 each * Hand soap, mildly scented, cute containers, $1.50 each * Sushi molds * Placements and aprons in subdued Japanese patterns Weird finds: * Real silk cocoons, they slip over your finger and you use them for cleaning * Fake boobs I'm amazed by how small the Japanese rolls of toilet paper are. Even their cotton balls are smaller. read more

Daiso - Microwave steamer for dim sum - Department Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

They have good quality items for $1.50. I have used these items for over a year and I would buy them again. - Vegetable peeler (with the plastic white handle) - Silicone ice tray - Paint brushes and sumi ink (great for calligraphy) - Chopstick holders - Empty tea bags (for loose leaf tea lovers) I also like Meiji strawberry chocorooms which they sell for $1. read more

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I love this Daiso! Great finds and this is the biggest location n the city . Sometimes the staff is not very friendly, otherwise it's overall great. This place can get super busy, and especially if they're reloading the shelves it can be hard to maneuver around but somehow you manage! Fun school supplies, storage containers, pet toys, laundry and bath items dishes and fun kitchen accessories- no returns! read more

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I love this place! Where else can you get Japanese designed tchotskes made in China for $1.50? (Well, besides other Daiso's and Ichiban Kan!) This is 50% better than the 99 cent store! (Or is it 51 cents better?) It is hard to come out of here empty handed, because everything is so cheap! I like to come here and get nice little Japanese dishes for all those little Japanese tsukemono side dishes and sauces used in Nihon no Tabemono. They are cheap here, and many are actually made in Japan. Little kids plastic bento lunch boxes are another great item to get here. Cheaper than Sanrio (but no Hello Kitty.) They really expanded this location, so more little goodies to choose from! There are Daiso's around the Bay, and in SoCal, too. Ai-so Daiso! read more

Daiso - Department Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

I cannot get enough of this place. First time here, although I've been to the one in Saratoga a handful of times and nearly lived in one when I lived in Kyoto, Japan. Okaki, fake eyelashes, eyelash glue (not easy to find), bento boxes, ame-chan aka candy, nail polish, decent serving dishes for tea, sake, rice, miso soup etc... and so so so much more! This one is smaller than most but it still rocks my world. I brought my gentleman friend and it was his first time and he was walking around with his jaw open. I don't know how they do it, price everything so cheap!!! read more

Daiso - Department Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pros: This store is super fun to shop in. They have so many great items that you won't often find in an American dollar store. The quality seems to be better than what you'd expect for most discount stores and they have a very large variety of supplies. I love stopping in here for stationary and face masks. The cons to this specific Daiso would be the narrow aisles and the under stocked shelves. There were a lot of random spots in this store where the shelves were super barren and it wasn't appealing to the eye. I also found myself having trouble moving past people through aisles and getting slightly overwhelmed. They also aren't solely a *dollar* store. They sell the majority of items at $1.50 and you will find items around $2-$5. As long as you know what to expect I highly recommend stopping at a Daiso any time you find yourself in SF or Japan. read more

I love Daiso. Pleasantly surprised to find this one in J-Town. Considering its location, I thought it was pretty large! Although not as large as my favorite location in Union City. http://www.yelp.com/biz/daiso-japan-union-city#hrid:LhNUaHKNq03JbdBV8ikEyg Great spot to pick up stocking stuffers or just things you didn't know you needed. Everything for the most part costs $1.50. Last trip I scored: * Calpico drink - Called "Calpis" in Japan, my daughter refused to drink it because she thought it was cow pee. But it's really a tasty milk-based drink. * Mittens - Cute red ones with smiling bunnies. * Notebooks - Tons and tons of 'em. * Mini plastic containers - Made in Japan (unlike a lot of the stuff here made in China for Daiso), these are so handy for lunches, thumbtacks, vitamins, whatever. * Office supplies - staplers, paper clips, pens, etc. * Cute tape - In skinny or wider versions, this is printed colorful tape that is great for wrapping gifts or just being funny. Last one I got said, "Celabrate the day of you birth." I dare you to come in here and walk away empty handed. read more

This store has improved significantly over the years. Still not as large as Daiso Serramonte, but better stocked than the small downtown Daiso location. Some things I like (and purchased for $1.50 each): - Only location that stocks BiBimBap spoons. - Cheap replaceable tupperware (but Serramonte stocks larger sizes). - USB charger for car's cigarette outlet. - Lots of arts and crafts materials. - Kitchen gadgets like a spice grinder, electric timer, tea filters, etc. - Metal containers, glass jars, and stoneware bowls. - In case u need a cheap manual ball inflator. - In case u need a bell ringer for your bike. - ItoEn canned teas for $1. Tips: Avoid scissors and nail clippers (Walgreens is better), not reliable, the ones I tried don't cut properly or doesn't last. Unlike the Serramonte location (no restrooms), the mall has bathrooms on both 1st and 2nd floors. And remember that all sales are final. No returns. read more

When I find myself describing this to people (which I do surprisingly often) I say it is like an Japanese Dollar Store,,,except most everything is a $1.50. It is a San Francisco outpost of a Japanese chain of 100 yen shops . The have a ton of stuff from things you would never think of and never want, I have seen knitted shoes for your chairs and cheep toys to stuff you can't believe you can buy new for a dollar and a half, like the white ceramic dishes. They also have kitchen tools and food, wrapping paper..... its a big store and filled with useful and odd items. If you come it is on the far side of Japan Center across the Peace Plaza from the main mall. read more

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Love love love Daiso Japan! Don't have to get too into it since it's not that difficult. $1.50 for quality items. Come here for kitchen essentials! Most of them actually work very well and last for a very long time. Storage, Organizing, decorating, makeup, bathroom essentials, etc. I buy so many things here! Eyelashes for $1.50 that work just as well as the $10 Drugstore Brands. This is probably the biggest Daiso I've been into. Don't even bother going to the one on Market. That store is so small, there's barely any good selection. Come here instead and make it a one stop trip! read more

San Francisco is not the cheapest city to live in (or visit), so this store was a refreshing change of pace! Almost everything is $1.50 and they sell so many things it would be hard not to find something you've been needing. Even as a traveler, I found quite a few things that were useful, including a cheap hat to protect me from the sun! They also have snacks and drinks, so in addition to buying items to fill your kitchen and home, you can find something to fill your belly! read more

This store is pretty well stocked, even better than the Serramonte store (which is bigger in size). Saw lots of cute Christmas decorations and gifts, and dishes/kitchen tools. The check out lines can be long, especially because it's so busy on the weekends. read more

I always visit Daiso when I'm in this past of town. You can always find things you need here because it's a lot of every day stuff (cleaning supplies, school stuff, crafts, stationary, food, bathroom stuff, kitchen stuff, etc). I love it because everything is cheap ($1.50 or more) and cutified. There is the occasional eyebrow-raiser (banana holder, random incorrect English phrases on random items like trash cans) but overall so great. The treasures I picked up this time: -cat toys: pole and jingly ball toy for my cat. So simple but can cost up to $13 at some stores. This baby cost me $1.50 so I bought two. My cat loves it!! But broke it already. -green tea pocky: the fiends! They put tons of boxes of these at the front so you're so tempted. Makes it easy to grab tons before you pay. I grabbed two pack and within two days they are all gone :( I think this was $2 each. -sponges: cake shaped ones hah I got a chocolate slice and a strawberry shortcake slice. That shit is cute and still useful! Definitely a cheap sponge though. $1.50 each. -small pan: not just any pan...a bear face shaped one. Also came in frog face and pig face but the bear one is the cutest in my opinion. I will never make round pancakes or eggs again! I don't recall the price of this one. Gonna come back for sure haha! read more

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After going to a few Daiso around NorCal, this one is by far the best one. This location had a lot of varieties, the only part they slightly lack on was the snacks. Still a good selection compared to the other locations. Obviously nothing compares to the one in Japan, but this one was close for being in the states. Can't go wrong with the prices and cute trinkets! Enjoy! read more

Probably the biggest and best Daiso I've been to. Compared to all the other ones I'm happened to walk through, this one left me impressed. Imagine a decent quality dollar store! I know! Hard to imagine, but that's what this place is. You can buy so many products on the cheap here and it honestly feels like you didn't buy garbage. This chain of stores seems to be expanding and while commercialism isn't a concept I'm going to indorse with flying colors, I will say this place does it right. Wal-Mart needs to take a page out of these guys. Overall, you can buy a lot of things that will help you around the house without seeming like you just wasted your money. Thumbs up. read more

Here's why I give Daiso at Japantown a 1 star.....(I'd have liked to give none!)...... I bought an Ice pop maker. I should have paid attention, but I didn't cause at 5:45pm, with just two counters open and a serpentine line, and the chill factor, I just wanted to get the heck out of that store. This was yesterday (Dec 16, 2015). I realized this morning that the Ice pop maker is defective on my way to a kinder class waiting for their class holiday party! I went back this evening to ask to exchange it, but was met with angry words!!!!!!!!! I pondered over the cost of the product - not much you would say, and I agree! It cost $1.50 plus tax. But it's about the principle! That they had a faulty piece on the shelf, and they should at least talk respectfully and engage the customer for a bit before they get dismissive!!!! I was shown the 'No Returns or Exchanges' disclaimer on their bill and was asked to be in my merry way. Well, I'll be on my merry way for sure. But know that this is NOT earning them customer service points. read more

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This place is so much fun. Inexpensive items that are generally well made. Lots of cool items for gifts and for the home. Their food items are tasty treats that are on the top of my list honestly. I give my fiancé lots of that stuff lol. I got a super cute bento box for a few bucks. Worth it!!! read more

Why Daiso Is Dangerous: 1) You will end up in the store for at LEAST an hour. 2) You will have a peeved hubby on your hands. 3) Since everything is $1-$3, you will buy ALL the things.* *The things = stuff you didn't know you "needed," ceramic bowls, dishwashing gloves, earplugs, Elsa & Anna hairpins, gift bags, graduation pens, greeting cards, Halloween decorations, magnetic whiteboard, origami paper, organizers, Pocky and stickers. read more

Daiso - 10/15 - Department Stores Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a fun place to shop! Much better than any American dollar store. You can find so much stuff here. I limit my shopping at Daiso because I feel like the products, being so cheap, are probably not super sustainable. Good fun! read more

This place is located in Miyako Mall in Japantown. This place is awesome! I'm from New Orleans, so I don't have access to Daiso or anything similar. Whenever I go out of town and find out my friends/family are going, I get super excited and end up buying a bunch of things. It's similar to a Dollar Tree and Dollar General, but a Japanese version with a lot of useful things that are usually $1.50 unless stated otherwise. There are a lot of things that are really good deals and some things that I didn't even know existed! The line gets really long even though there are many cashiers to check out customers. read more

This place gets a solid 5 stars from James. This is a much better version of a $.99 store. I never fail to walk out of there with something that I take back home with me that I use in the kitchen. This trip I rolled out with onigiri molds and a musubi maker and other assorted things that I just can't get back home. Virtually everything is $1.50 and if it's not it is clearly marked. There is always a line but the people working are nice and get you moving quickly. read more

Whenever I see a Daiso store, I have to check it out! There are lots of cute and useful items for $1.50!! They also have some items for a little more or less than $1.50 but the actual prices are clearly marked. This location is pretty well organized with sections for stationary, kitchenware (I bought a few silicone cooking/baking utensils), snacks, toys, gifts, etc. Make sure to bring a shopping bag to avoid paying the bag tax. Be careful when you walk into a Daiso because you never know what (or how many things) you might walk out with! read more