I always feel like a kid in a candy store when I shop here. When it comes to Japanese tools you are…read morepaying for quality and craftsmanship. So I take my time selecting what I need versus what I want especially because I don't know when I will have the next chance to return. I easily spend several hundreds of dollars here buying my chisels and other carving hand tools. It's cool that the worker remembers who I am (excellent service). The owner himself takes the time to show me the various chisels that they have and you can tell just by listening to him talk the pride he has for the tools that he carries.

COVID UPDATE for Anzen Hardware. Nori-san is fine, and the…read morestore is open for usual hours of operation. This update is just a reminder that small local businesses are still open. In addition to vegetable seeds and garden supply, there are plenty of home and kitchen tools that you'll use every day of your quarantine isolation. SERVICE Nori-San has always been very helpful with any purchases you might need to make. Now that the store attendance is limited, no doubt you'll receive even more bespoke assistance. STORE ATTENDANCE There is only one person/party allowed in the store at a time. If you're familiar with this small family-owned hardware store, you'll know that there isn't much room for too many people anyway. For precautions of health, just one at a time in the store. If you know what you need, the trip to Anzen is really quick. If you DON'T know what you need, the trip to Anzen can be really easy. I make a regular trip to get professional kitchen knives from Nori-San, and he's always very knowledgable and helpful in the decision. SILLY GIFT PURCHASE: Even if you want a simple silly, but useful kitchen gift for your friends, you will probably find something here. Purchase a KAMENOKO TAWASHI for an unsuspecting friend who doesn't know what it is, ask them to guess what it's for. PARKING Plenty of easy street parking throughout Little Tokyo. COVID PARKING UPDATE - many parking spaces have been redesignated as outdoor seating areas. Judge Also Parking Lot is the best parking lot - across the street.

The BEST with very helpful employees. So many people are…read moregrateful for this local business!

I LOVE Ballard Hardware. The folks that work here are so helpful, I can walk in with a random…read morescrew, and they can show me where to find another one. They have everything you need, and are a local business I am happy to support.

The customer service is fantastic. They're very kind and there's always someone around to help…read more Good selection of items we usually find what we need here.

This store takes the caps off of Purell sprays and claims they are not sold with the spray cap…read morealthough their online shop clearly shows it with the cap. Buy your home products elsewhere - this location is a scam.

Large self park parking lot. Even though it was early in the morning, there were a few parking…read morespots available, yet the store was fairly empty. They do have a generator camera recording post in the center of the parking lot. Every 5 minutes or so, it states to shop with ease since it's recording everything. I was there shopping with my father. Looking for a specific tube, which we found. Good service.

This is my local Home Depot, and I've been shopping here for years. It's my go-to location, and I…read moredon't plan on stopping anytime soon. I know the layout, I know the staff faces, and I've spent a lot of money here over time. That said, I need to address something that has been deeply uncomfortable for me. Every time I use the self-checkout, employees immediately come behind me, grab my cart, take my items, and start scanning them without asking. I've been told it's to "make my life easier," but it doesn't feel helpful. It feels targeted. Especially when I see other customers using self-checkout without the same level of intervention. I'm also aware that many large retailers use advanced surveillance and AI technology in their stores, which makes the experience feel even more uncomfortable when you're already being closely watched. I've witnessed theft in this store before by various individuals, mainly mexicans and whites, so I understand loss prevention is important. But being automatically treated with suspicion when I've never given any reason for it is frustrating and disheartening. I have never had issues with the law, and I'm a working professional who simply wants to shop in peace like everyone else. I ended up contacting Home Depot corporate because the pattern felt like racial profiling. Corporate took the complaint seriously and issued me a $15 gift card. Since then, while employees still stand directly behind me during self-checkout, they no longer grab my cart or begin scanning my items without consent, which I appreciate. I'm sharing this because customers deserve to feel respected. Loss prevention should not come at the expense of dignity. I will continue shopping here, but I hope management continues training staff on how to support customers without making them feel singled out. Do better. Respect your customers. We're here to spend money, not to be made to feel like suspects.

AAA+++ Going back more than 25 years and to this day, I can definitely recomend Sassounian…read more If you seek to aquire any tools, machines, equipment or consumables pertaining to the specialized needs of jewelry manufacturing, designing or repair persons. Integrity, and reliability come to mind in my dealings with them. You shoukd know that they are among the most established vendors and have a fine reputation among the many Los Angeles Jewelery manufacturing companies. They are a family business many of their customers are wholesale manufacturers. it is obvious to me that they have a high respect for the relationship that exists with their customers. Their spacious showroom is full of an exemplary variety of professional jewelry manufacturing equipment. You will do yourself a huge kindness to see their selection simply because you might be inspired to learn or implement techniques or processes which can benefit you ant that you might not have understood or been aware of. They have tools machinery and supplies that you would not find at the competitors. Again let me say, they are A + Pluss.

great service, wide selection of tools and machines. I had the best interaction with a guy named…read moreChris who was so helpful even though I only spent $50 on a bunch of little things. Will be going back for more :)

Went for a staple gun. Same as other location QR code does not work. A worker Can spots me and asks…read moreif I need help. They grab a ladder and get the staple gun I want immediately. Easy process. Minus one star for the busy parking lot.

Classic Home Depot experience. Completely Empty. Plenty of space. Found everything I needed…read more We had too much help and everyone was great. Wednesday morning - right when they open. That's the time to go. Side note - pretty impressed with ryobi's tool set now. A paint sprayer run by a drill?!?!? Cleaning brushes... If only Home Depot was actually my home. Thank you

Don't buy anything here unless you're 1000% sure! NO RETURNS! Go the extra mile and go to Home…read moreDepot! Great neighborhood concept but not consumer friendly!

Only been coming here for decades. Next generation running the store. So convenient in Echo Park…read moreand next to Bunker Hill, part of Downtown LA. Very personable employees and helpful. Keys made, paint, plumbing, electrical, screws, nuts & bolts. They rescreen doors and window screens as well. They got lots of goodies to keep you going. Call or check their hours before you go. Closed Sundays. Come check it out.

Service , experience and great inventory of items ,it's always a pleasure to come in here and find…read moreout they know what you are talking about

helped me figure out how to mount a TV an the right tools. i'm just a girl but did not feel judged…read moreor scared to ask for help

This is a small business run by Carol, the sweetest shop owner. We came on Christmas Eve to pick up…read moresome last minute gifts. We found the most beautiful platters and dishes with various designs. Craftsmanship was lovely and the prices were reasonable. The absolute best part was Carol's packaging and wrapping services. I will be back!

Mention "Carol" and everyone knows this amazing lady!! She has supported our Little Tokyo Sparkle…read moreclean-up raffle from the very beginning! With her beautiful wares from Rafu Bussan, we appreciate her so much! Arigatogozaimasu, Carol, for all you do for Little Tokyo and everyone around you!!

I just wanted to give a quick shout out to the electrical departments service employee by the name…read moreof Martin. I had so many questions he had every answer. He's very knowledgeable very sweet went out of his way to find the lightbulbs I needed for my Company office I just want to say thank you so much for having the patience We definitely need more employees like him

Very disappointed with my experience with Lowe's. The refrigerator provided to my apartment…read moremalfunctioned and stopped keeping food cold, which caused me to lose a significant amount of groceries and prepared meals. While they did replace the refrigerator, they refused to take any responsibility for the food loss caused by their defective appliance. I understand policies, but when a product failure directly impacts a customer, there should be some level of accountability or goodwill. Customer service felt dismissive, and no effort was made to help beyond the basic replacement. I expected better from a company like Lowe's.