The holidays in San Francisco is a tourist attraction . One place everyone likes to go when they…read morevisit San Francisco is the tourist trap named Fisherman's Wharf. Being a designated tour guide during the holiday season and being a San Francisco native I have to school people from all over the world what to do and where to eat and drink in SF. I know they want to try the Dungeness Crab , Clam Chowder sourdough bread and Buena Vista Irish Coffee. Tourist like shopping and one place on Jefferson and Taylor street you will find lots of things San Francisco is a place called Wharf Central. Inside you will find everything San Francisco related souvenirs. They also have lots of clothing like hoodies and hats that have San Francisco on it. One thing I know is people like to leave San Francisco with some gear which has San Francisco on it. Even some sport front runners who keep saying the Bay from the East Bay and North Bay want to wear San Francisco 49ers and Giants gear in SF ( former Oakland Raiders and A's fans). It's a good thing to see people from around the region, country and world visiting San Francisco in 2025. The year 2026 would even be more people visiting the city and Wharf Central is a place which will have lots items to fulfill the tourist trap needs in SF. San Francisco is my place of "birth"on planet "earth" where you can grab some crab, fish, shrimp and and steak also known as "surf and "turf "at the Tourist Trap called "Fishermans Wharf" Come take a 2026 "San Francisco stroll"where they will play at Moscone Center the NFL "Pro Bowl "and a few miles away is Levi's Stadium home of the Forty Niners and the "2026 Super Bowl" and also 2026 home the FIFA World Cup matches where you will hear a crowd yell" Goooooooal"

On Saturday evening my boyfriend stopped in with me to help me try on some shoes since…read moreunfortunately the ones I had on from a previous store were painfully tight. Looking at their selection they had a lot beach shoes for woman, but it would be nice to see a larger section for men's shoes. Especially since their shoes run on the smaller side in my opinion. I did manage to find a very comfortable pair of Roxy slide sandals that fit me perfectly and were very comfortable walking around SF in! I would recommend this souvenir/beach shop and could see myself returning when in need of something specific, our cashier was friendly and it's conveniently located in the Fisherman's Wharf!

This is a huge trading bargain store. It's never ending!…read moreYou can find anything here. From toilet paper, tooth brush, bowls, tumbler, pencils, light bulb, lighter, underwear, luggage, toys, chairs, incenses, etc. It's actually overwhelming. It's like Costco, you lose sense of time in there. They had a sister store across the street but they closed it down and combined every thing here now. Came in here looking for bowls to replace our old ones, as some of them have chips on them. My mom didn't like any of them. And their price is high. Found the same bowls for $2 cheaper around the corner. I remember coming here when I was a little girl with my dad, he would purchase a toy for me each time we visit. Ofc I don't have them anymore. But I would play with them until they die on me or it breaks. I also bought a red mini broom/dust pan set for $10.99 few years back. It works so well! Light weight and sturdy. Used it at my work because the brooms we had there was extremely heavy. They have some value bargains definitively worth your buck. Instead of paying $5 for superglue, it's $2.49. Like most shops, they do not accept returns. Exchanges only. It's family own like most shops in CT, they're all really nice. I think the daughter in law runs the cashier, she speaks English and Chinese.

I have been coming here for many years. I can remember when this store used to be Woolworths. I…read morethink this is the largest discount store in China Town. It has tons of stuff! Last time I was here I bought a nice black synthetic back pack for under $20. I have also bought household items, tools, bamboo mats, photo frames, clothes hangers, figureines, paint brushes and plants through out the years. This place is great if you need to pick up some really cheap stuff. It's nice that this place is located in the quieter part of China Town away from the crowds.

It's a Chinese Walmart. It's a Great Wall-mart…read more Old Shanghai is somehow emporium-esque with a curated feel. The storefront has a distinct, classic Chinatown look with traditional architectural accents, and the interior is known a slightly mysterious, old-world atmosphere. The second floor has high-quality silk robes, pajamas, embroidered kimonos, and traditional Chinese dresses, home decor, and antiques while the ground floor is the touristy collection with affordable souvenirs.

Whenever I'm walking through Chinatown, I always enjoy walking into Old Shanghai. They sell…read moreeverything you can imagine and more. When you first walk into the store, you may be taken aback at how much inventory and merchandise one store can hold. Gorgeous statues is what is most noticeable. Such an extensive variety of white Buddhas alone. But they also sell everything from bowls, hair pieces, shoes, paper lanterns to stuffed animals and umbrellas. Great selection of gift items all in one place, and not astronomically priced either. Affordable prices. The staff are usually standing behind the counter, ready to ring you up at the register when you're ready to make a purchase. As well as, ask the price of a statue behind the counter. Parking: I usually walk from my hotel, but they have street parking if you venture to drive through the crowded streets of Chinatown traffic to get to this shop.

Oh my, where do I begin? First of all, the place is huge (three floors)! Secondly, they have so…read moremany unique gifts that I really had to control myself because I almost felt like buying the entire store lol. Overall, I bought myself a beautiful silk kimono, a solar powered lucky cat for my aunt, a clack fan, and three Chinese zodiac bracelets. I will certainly come back next time I'm in San Francisco, hopefully they will still be around by then!

I love this store more than I love life itself. I've been on the hunt for cute & unique plates,…read morebowls, and other eatery-ware for my collection, and this little shop was an absolute goldmine. A treasure trove for trinkets, household goods, and more. I also bought a bunch of adorable and designed paper lanterns, which are hung up in my apartment. The lady at the counter helped me dig through the massive stack to find ones that I liked the best. It was only $3.99 for each lantern, and the bowls ranged from $5-$25. Great deals, great vibes, great purchases. I'm going to visit again to buy more plates and paper lanterns.

I bought 2 clear umbrellas here when it was raining outside. The woman inside was nice!read more

This was the only gift shop in Chinatown to have what I was looking for, now I am not saying they…read morehave every cheesy "made in China" thing here, but I did really like this particular shop. Plus they aren't too pushy, but they also don't just sit quietly behind their register (both extremes I find really annoying). Look for the Kama Sutra characters near the miniature green glass elephant and buddha figures. They make me laugh every time with their most awesome hand painted craftsmanship.

My artist friend whisked me away to Chinatown in search of something she says will definitely be…read morefound there and this unassuming corner store was our first destination. Turns out when looking for tassels and chachkis, Grant Avenue is the street to stroll. At Jing Ying, she found these ornamental tassels with opaque beads that will be part of her art. There's calendars, Bruce Lee posters and all kinds of stuff here. We met a nice lady who helped us without pushing us to buy anything. Prices are fairly comparable with other shops in the area. We've kept looking everywhere afterwards, but this place turned out to be our best find!

Beautiful jade bangles best Authentic real Chinese Jade bangles. Family owned shop and factory in…read moreChinatown San Francisco and Hong Kong. DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE this is the best place in San Francisco

Date: 7/2/2021 Time: 12:50 PM 65° Sunny…read more It has been almost two years since I last visited San Francisco Chinatown. COV-19 sure put a damper on outdoor activities that I so much enjoyed in the past. My sister, cousin and I played tourists, window shopping, browsing and stopping at three other businesses (Mow Lee Shing Kee & Company, Wycen Food, Eastern Bakery) before arriving at Asian Renaissance. What caught my eyes, but the cute and colorful jackets on the plush dogs, the succulents/plants and masks/face coverings. I know I shouldn't buy any more masks, as I have a wardrobe of them. However, I could not resist the purple one that was in a clear plastic bag. Price: $14.95 + 1.29 for tax. I didn't stay too long as we were hungry and on our way to Market Street to find somewhere to have lunch. I shall return to Asian Renaissance to show my support of a small business in SF Chinatown.

I got the cutest dress here for my daughter. The dress was a qipao on top and a poofy Americanized…read moreskirt on the bottom. It was a great blend of two cultures. This store is located at the heart of chinatown. It is clean and has a lot of stuff. The person working here was pretty nice and helpful. At places like these, you can haggle but they wouldn't haggle with me. Be prepared to not get a great deal. She told me that they were the only place in chinatown who sold these kinds of dresses because the boss designed the dress herself. They weren't willing to budge. That was fine. I have no regrets about buying the dress though.

STAY AWAY!! She…read morejust talks colorfully and CHEATS you. She told a story about an antique which we believed and bought it for $25. Down the road we found the same item in bulk at $10. When we went back she was angry and talked to us very rudely and she even told us, you guys just paid a couple of bucks more, don't worry!!! We were very disappointed by her attitude. Not only that the item we purchased is of very poor quality , it already caught RUST and is fading. Very bad experience ruined the whole China town experience for us. She is just sweet as long as you buy something.

Buyer beware. I bought a red jade bracelet and down the street I found the same one for 1/2 the…read moreprice. I returned to this store within a hour and asked to return my items. I told her I found them for 1/2 price. She said "oh no returns". "I have a sign". She pointed it out. It was hanging on the wall underneath and mixed in with about 15 other items. The sign was about 2 inches by 8 inches. I told her she didn't say anything when I was making my purchase or point out the sign. This woman is very dishonest. Do not shop here. The moral is when buying an item in China Town go to every store for a price check and then return to the one with best price. Because the prices are very variable!