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    Ebisu Life Store

    4.3 (220 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Justin P.

    Super cool Japanese Store! They have everything from imported food items, cleaning supplies, accessories, etc. I've been to many Asian spots and this one was easily one of my favorites. My only complaint is how expensive the various plushies/figurines/toys/etc were. They were heavily marked up and it was disappointing as I found a few cool things that I could get cheaper elsewhere. I'd love to go back if I find myself in Cali again.

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    Jhenny R.

    After coming back from our very first trip to Japan just a few weeks ago, we already miss it so much. We were thrilled to discover Ebisu Life Store had opened in Alhambra because it instantly brought back the Don Quijote (Donki) shopping experience. The store is packed with Japanese snacks, collectibles, cosmetics, household items, and kitchenware, making it easy to browse for hours. I came home from Japan with two suitcases full of goodies, but now I can conveniently restock many of my favorite products. It's a little bit pricier (2-3x) than the usual (of course, the import fees), but it beats flying halfway across the world. lol. Oh! And don't forget to visit the arcade, gotcha and claw machines! Such a fun and welcome addition to the neighborhood! @jhennybventures (ig/tiktok)

    Huge selection of drinks and snacks! Also a lot of toy machines & blind boxes!
    Kitty L.

    Huge selection of drinks and snacks! Also a lot of blind boxes and claw machines! So fun! And customer service is 1000000%

    The game area is great with the kids
    Nancy Q.

    Nice place to get Japanese goods like housewares, snacks, toiletries, and toys. The kids love the area where they can insert tokens for a prize. It's very hard to win the claw games, but they'll enjoy the ones where a random toy comes out.

    Winny H.

    I heard about Ebisu Life Store in Alhambra through many social media platforms and decided to check it out. This is such a fun place to explore if you love Japanese snacks, anime merchandise, and cute collectibles. I was surprised to find merchandise here that I saw in Japan last year! That's great that I can buy it locally now instead of flying to Japan to get it. The store is packed with a huge variety of toys and goodies including Sanrio plushies, blind boxes, anime figurines, Gundam models (lots to choose from with various prices), claw machine prizes, character keychains, and gacha collectibles. These gacha collectibles are directly from Bandai machines so you know it is the real thing. In Japan they were around $3 USD per toy but here they do it in tokens and the prices range from $9 - 12. Yikess! Too expensive for me to justify a purchase. They also have tons of Japanese snacks, drinks, skincare products, and stationery, so it feels like a mini trip to Japan. Parking was convenient with nearby free parking available, which made the visit much easier in busy Alhambra. The staff was friendly and the store was very clean and organized. Some makeup samples were avaible to try on, but I decided to pass on this as I am not sure if these areas or samples are frequently cleansed. Definitely a great spot for anime fans, collectors, or anyone looking for unique Japanese gifts and snacks. I will definitely be back to buy goodies for friends and family.

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    Luke L.

    Ebisu Life Store is an all-in-one Japanese lifestyle store and it opened the first two stores in Flushing and Denver in 2021. Think of this store as a steroid version of Daiso and MINISO. They are currently rapidly expanding across 20+ states plus Washington, DC. As of April 2026, there is another location in Anaheim and another location in Rancho Cucamonga. [Parking]: There is a free indoor parking garage behind the store. [Merchandise]: Plushies, blind boxes, claw machines, anime-themed utensils / cups / mugs, body care products, clothing accessories, Japanese snacks, Gundam figures, etc. They place a strong focus on Sanrio characters. The plushies in the claw machines were not as impressive as their blind box selection, but it only costs 1 coin per play ($1 per coin). There is also a display of anime action figures near the store entrance. [Gift card]: Load $100 and get a $5 bonus. Load $300 and get a $20 bonus. Load $500 and get a $50 bonus. There is also an exclusive membership that earns 1 point for every $1 spent. Redeem 50 points for $1 in savings. [Conclusion]: I like Ebisu Life Store much better than Daiso and MINISO as I get the best of both worlds in one shop. I would not recommend trying the claw machines here as all 5 of my attempts ($1 per attempt) failed miserably.

    Mia D.

    My first visit to this store was great! I needed something to pass time and I saw this cute Japanese store. I was kindly greeted by the employees upon walking in. If you're a fan of all things cute and cool this is the store you must check out. As I checked out I got a very cute glass cup and was instructed to inspect it before buying. As I did so I found a strange mark and one of the employees swapped it out for me. I left the store with a very happy face .

    Had to come check it out!
    Steve O.

    I'm freaking out. The coolness factor of this store is stellar So much awesome stuff from Japan. My jaw dropped onto the floor. If you love Japanese snacks and culture, you've GOT TO check this place out. Just keep your shopping in check. Easy to drop a load of cash quickly. But you'll be smiling while you do. I miss Japan. Natsukashi.

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    Brenda L.

    The good: This was a nice refuge from the heat but also an amazing store full of snacks, toys, and Asian goodies (mostly Japanese). I got Hello Kitty crackers here, knock-off Oreos in caramel flavor and Pretz pretzel sticks (a toddler favorite). They sell beauty products as well. The bad: It's street parking mostly. Since we came during a festival, parking was blocked off in this area. The interesting: They had a huge arrangement of all the fruit-shaped ice cream flavors for $5.99 each. I think it's $8-10 for 4 if you get them at H-mart but they did have more exclusive flavors here than the average market. They had lots of anime figurines on display. I am not sure if they were for sale but you're not allowed to touch them (they should have a glass cover for them because I had to really ensure my toddlers didn't run toward there to touch all of them). They have a few locations in the US but they are also in Japan.

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    Lindsey W.

    Ebisu Life Store is one of those places you walk into "just to look" and somehow leave with a basket full of things you suddenly need. The selection is so good--everything from cute Japanese snacks to household items, stationery, and random little finds you didn't even know existed but now can't live without. It's giving organized chaos in the best way. The prices are super reasonable, especially for imported goods, and everything feels thoughtfully curated instead of overwhelming. You can tell they really lean into that authentic Japanese convenience store vibe. Also, if you're into aesthetic little things (stickers, pens, packaging, snacks that are too cute to open)... yeah, you're gonna lose self-control in here. Staff is friendly, checkout is quick, and the whole store just has a fun, low-pressure vibe.

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    Gordon L.

    This store is very unique and has selections of items you can't find elsewhere! Ebisu Life Store specializes in Asian (mainly Japanese) goods like snacks, drinks, skincare products, blind boxes, figurines, and more! I come here often to try snack flavors I've never had before! Their blind boxes are also reasonably priced, and they have a wide selection. Although some of their other products can be a bit more expensive than usual, they usually have some good sales. Overall fun store to visit! There's also gacha machines in the back!

    MarVy S.

    Ebisu Life Store is such a fun place to browse. If you enjoy Japanese home goods, snacks, and unique finds you didn't even know you needed, this shop is definitely worth stopping by. ::Experience:: The store is bright, well organized, and easy to walk through. Each section feels thoughtfully put together, from kitchen items to stationery and small lifestyle goods. It's the kind of place where you come in for one item and end up discovering a lot more. ::Products:: They have a great selection of Japanese household items, kitchenware, snacks, beauty products, and seasonal finds. Everything feels practical yet cute, and many items aren't easy to find elsewhere. It's a great place to pick up gifts or little treats for yourself. ::Customer Service:: The staff was welcoming. ::Tips:: - Garage parking available

    Kathy M.

    This place was awesome. It can also hurt your pocket because of all the goodies inside! So many different snacks and collectibles! We bought some modeling kits down the street and we didnt want to enter the location without letting them know we paid for it already and it didnt come from them. We flagged someone down and they gave each of our kits a "paid" sticker. I will be back.

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    4 months ago

    I really liked this place because it's like I am in a Japanese store Which is kinda cool 5 stars

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    2 months ago

    They have really good treat here very professional they have yummy stuff the best in the area

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    They have all the best snacks and all Sanrio characters. The store is very organized.

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    Shopping Eith My Mom & During The Trip I Found Lots Of Great Products The Store Is Very Clean & Organized & Wonderful Services.

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    6 months ago

    I love their products, but they need to have more explanation on the skin care since I love their skin care .

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    6 months ago

    Super cool place Great price and great services. I will highly recommend this to all my friends.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing customer service with a-lot of cute blind boxes! Space is great for kids! They open late and have a lot of options

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    Very fun store to be in! So many cute things! Love the vending machine for surprise toys

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    7 months ago

    Authentic Japanese Products. Very good with great prices. A lot of variety of Japanese goods with some on sale prices.

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    Very helpful and very kind super clean store with a wide variety and fun games planning on coming back

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    11 months ago

    LOVE this store!! It's so fun and feels like being back in Japan. I pay a visit every time I'm in the neighborhood, highly recommend!

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    5 months ago

    Located on Main Street Alhambra, The store has a lot of cute Japanese goodies and blind boxes! There are also Gashapon and Claw Machine!

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    Ask the Community - Ebisu Life Store

    Do they sell TCG?

    They have a couple Poke'mon TCG packs at the front cashier area, but they don't extensively sell TCG.

    Do they have onigiri?

    Sorry I do not know if they have it.

    Do they accept EBT?

    When I was there, I don't remember seeing an EBT sign.

    Do they have Japanese skin care here?

    Yes, they do.

    Is the a wide selection of Kirby items?

    I didn't see any KIrby items the last time I was there.

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    Review Highlights - Ebisu Life Store

    This japanese store holds many kinds of different flavors of food and beverages that are avaliable in Japan!

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