Fantastic must-visit shopping plaza in Chinatown. It felt so nostalgic for me to come back here…read morebecause it reminds me of my youth and grandparents! I used to come here often as a kid, and the feel/essence of the place has stayed the same! There's so many different shops ran by hard working and often elderly folks. There's shops that sell kitchenware, clothes, shoes, luggage, art, toys, and even a sewing business. Everything was extremely affordable and the quality of products weren't bad. Some stores look closed, but don't be fooled... this place is large and it's easy to get lost. There weren't many visitors or customers walking around. I do worry about if this place will sustain another generation. I sincerely hope it can stay alive for a long time to come Overall, this is a great shopping plaza that I recommend LA Chinatown visitors to visit.

This place is a local community staple. If you are looking for cheap accessories, clothing,…read morebaggage, bedding, it is a must go. Support your local businesses and keep china town sprawling!

Parking is on the streets but metered. It's near the east West Bank. I hardly come here but they do…read morehave some inexpensive stuffs. I only buy the kitchen sponges to wash the dishes. Service is alright.

DO NOT GO TO THIS CHEAP STORE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE HARASSED AND TREATED BADLY! Zero customer…read moreservice and there's a younger guy that works there that is horribly RUDE! I accidently took my shopping cart into the make-up section and both the young and older man screamed at me at the top of their lungs telling me to "GET OUT OF THERE WITH MY CART." I said "sorry I didn't know" then he accused me of being passive aggressive Lol & the younger guy said "this isn't Walmart and if you don't like it you can leave!" I will NEVER EVER set foot in this place again. Their products are are cheap and their stuff falls apart anyway. Save yourself a trip and go shop elsewhere.

Small store, I have been passing by it a million times while in Chinatown. I never checked it out…read moretill my last visit during the New Year's celebrations. I got a couple of gifts here, a bracelet (nice selection) and a cute dragon toy/puppet (I kind of want one for myself) for friends who couldn't make the parade. Cute merchandise, fun to browse, decent customer service, prices are very reasonable. When in Chinatown, have some shopping fun!

We stopped here, to buy fans for my shop. Helen was very helpful, not pushy, and friendly. I found…read moreseveral more fans, inside that I wanted to buy. She also allowed me to try each fan, if they're quality is approved, and functional. After I was done, she gave me a discount, and a Free Good Luck gift, to hang on my door! When visiting Chinatown, we will stop here again.

Very clean and well organized Daiso considering it's location in a super busy and touristy urban…read morearea that is Little Tokyo. I'd have to say it's a bit more organized than the SF Japantown location, at least the last time I visited and the AC was super good too, which is great. It's located in the Galleria mall on the first floor and despite it being a super rainy day and LTFM event going on at the same time, all things were good. There was a line to check out and a good number of customers but cashiers were super efficient and we were able to check out fairly quickly. They also validate parking here. Strangely said no to one friend but validated it when another friend checked out but whatever. Lots of cute items here, already fully stocked with Halloween goods. Good amount of home goods and office supplies/stationery, storage, cleaning goods, there was even oshikatsu goods (perfect if you're getting anime goods in Little Tokyo), and they even had Piske and Usagi merch here (haven't seen them in awhile). The only thing I was sad about was that I immediately saw their Daizo mascot x Hello Kitty so I thought there was collab merch, but there wasn't any at all. I really hope they do sell merch of him in the stores one day. Standard affordable prices for Daiso. Unless it's marked for clearance, most things are rounded up towards $2+.

Went in at like 7:40 after work to grab some quick packing supplies and they turned out the lights…read morein the whole store at 7:43. I get that it's close to closing but the whole store dark for more than 15 minutes? This highkey the worst Daiso. Left without buying anything cause im not about to use a flashlight just to shop. That girl on the intercom was so rude frfr too It was NOT busy enough to be doing that there was like maybe 2 other groups in the store.

Hidden Gem Alert!…read more Attention hobbyists and gift givers: Neo Happyland might just be your new happy place. Circumstances brought me to this unique and fun store that is practically hidden on the first floor of what appeared to be an abandoned mall in Chinatown, the Bamboo Plaza. Had I not known about this store and its location before visiting, I probably would not have entered the plaza. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by Natalie one of the store owners. I then met with Alan, her husband and co-owner. Both were super personable, friendly and knowledgeable. I overheard them conversing about some of the products with other customers in the store. They really knew their product. The store was jampacked with products from floor to ceiling. I was overwhelmed with how much there was to see. There were so many different model kits to choose from (Pokemon, Bandai, Gundam, etc.). They also had figurines, model paint, books, stickers, Gundam decals, Book Nook and Wonderland items, Pokemon Mini Building Blocks, other building blocks, DVDs and other fun items. Everything was well stocked and neatly organized. I appreciated that most of the items were displayed behind glass so that you could see the actual product vs just looking at the picture on the box. Even though I am an adult, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I did not leave empty-handed. :) If you're looking for a wonderful brick and mortar hobby shop with Asian flair, I highly recommend this shop.

Really Great Store and Hidden Gem I shopped in years every time I visit Los Angeles…read more Staff there is very down to earth and kind. But this store has a variety of selection such as Chogokins, Gunpla, Prize Figs, Construction Kits, Etc... Prices there are very reasonable too, honestly, I prefer going to this store compared to places like Jungle or Robot4Less due to price reasons. I would absolutely recommend this store for those who are in the hobby or starting to get into a hobby.

Got there and couldn't find the store. I'm sure it's been out of business already. Wish the app…read morecould be updated.

As I've stated plenty of times I'm a bit of a whore for all things housewares…read more Add to the equation, multiple little stores packed to the ceiling with all sorts of goodies and I'm in heaven. My Linh (the owner) owns/runs several shops inside a center on Spring Street. Pretty much the majority are into home goods, and hers is no exception. An endless array of pots and pans, woks, rice cookers and brooms greet the passerby inside. Her stores feature much the same, along with the odds and ends that make it easy to spend a lot of time pouring over everything from business card holders to tweezers and pain patches. I'm not sure how she is able move about in a couple parts, as it is so freaking packed, and somewhat precariously too. I wouldn't recommend certain items though, I noticed lately that much of the cookware is aluminum, and for those of you who don't know, steel is preferable...not just for durability, but for health reasons. So if you plan to look for cookware, snap your finger against the sides and look underneath. The rice cookers tend to be Tiger, and while it's OK, I'd hold out for Cuckoo or Zojirushi. Truthfully I'd rather write a review for the center itself, all the shops are selling much the same items, with a few notable exceptions, but anyway I digress. Prices here are extremely inexpensive. I picked up a dozen thick plastic hangers for $2, and routinely by other items for not much more. Speak carefully here as a good majority of the ladies here speak almost no English whatsoever. Well, no real conversational English. However, you will find that they are helpful and will go out of their way to help you find what you want, and again, the prices are super inexpensive.

Love this store for decorations and party favors! Everything is reasonably priced and they have so…read moremany options to choose from. The store is well organized and easy to find what you need, whether you're shopping for a party, celebration, or gifts. The staff was also very helpful and made the experience even better. Definitely one of my go-to spots for affordable decorations and favors!

Excellent selection at super low prices. Discovered one of the lanterns had a small tear when I got…read morehome and Mary let me bring it in to exchange and swap sizes, no issue.

My parents brought my three younger brothers and me to Chinatown Central Plaza almost every weekend…read morewhen we were young kids. Now in my older age, I don't frequent this place as much. L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk & Bike Ride event has been held here for the last 48 years in celebration of Lunar New Year and in support of the L.A. local communities. I participated in this event for the past 3 years starting with the 2024 Year of the Dragon. I intend to participate in this event every year from here on out. It's such a fun and festive activity for all ages. Come join us! Most of the original business shops have closed. A few of them still remain. It's not as crowded as it was back in the days. Still nice to stroll through the walkways to reminisce the good times. Some of the buildings exterior appears to be original. The colorful Chinese gateway entrance is a bit dated. Hope they restore it soon. A visit to L.A. must include a visit to this iconic plaza. May you find great restaurants and good shops. Enjoy a peaceful morning with a hot cup of coffee or tea from Thank You Coffee, a delightful egg tart from Wonder Bakery, plus a light and crispy sugar butterfly aka danzan from Phoenix Bakery, while sitting at the bench and people watching. End your afternoon with a nice walk around the plaza and its surrounding area. Don't forget to snap a beautiful selfie with our famous Bruce Lee (statue). Have a wonderful visit! P.S. Will post photos later. Thank you.

This plaza is one of the better places in not so great Chinatown of LA. It is mostly known of…read morehaving the Bruce Lee statues. There are also several gift shops and couple of restaurants as well. Street parkings are available on both streets bordering the plaza. We went to plaza in the afternoon on a weekday. Only few other tourists like us were walking around. All the gift shops were open but had zero customers. There were also couple of homeless people hanging around too. We went to see the Bruce Lee statues and stopped by couple of those gift shops. But overall, it seemed a very disappointing spot.

Sunday's Best is a Thrifter's dream!…read more They carry a variety of old and newer curated items in great condition. The store is nicely organized, clean and spacious. I love the decor and thoughtful layout that allows for shoppers to comfortably be in the same space without bumping into each other. The super-adorable cats are an added bonus. :) The daughter found a vintage sweater (early 2000's) from the Olympic Museum, that celebrated the design from the 1968 Winter Olympics in France. The husband added another hat to his growing collection. Both were very reasonably priced. Aside from checkout, we didn't interact with the staff. They mostly chatted amongst each and walked around often in keeping the store organized. Street parking only but easy enough to find.

Was in LA to help a family member check out neighborhoods and the public transportation. We…read morechecked out this spot because it was so neatly organized. They had great prices and huge selection of clothes that were color and style arranged. And I found a cute jacket to wear to the Lakers game!