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!

It may be a bit dated but it's still a super cute mall with vintage charm. I love the pretty plants…read moreout in front. It just looks like California.

This facility has such huge potential and drastically under utilized. This mall is composed of…read moresmall shops and stores, a series of open air plazas connected by a pedestrian bridge and tunnel. Located in the Civic Center area, there is a huge multi floor underground parking lot with easy walking access to City Hall, County Courthouse and the Federal Building. Based on its location and infrastructure, this could be a bustling complex of revitalized restaurants, retail and revenue....but

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.

An outdoor shopping plaza and gathering place for the Chinatown in Los Angelese. When one thinks…read moreof a historic Chinatown in a major city, this sort of architecture and view is what someone would expect. Unfortunately, there are many vacant store fronts, with still visible signs of historic restaurants, since long closed (e.g. Hop Louie). It looks like Golden Dragon Gifts shop is still operating, though closed when we came on a Sunday. There is an area filled with coin operated kiddie rides (cars, panda bears, etc)...will be back for that once appropriate.

So packed last night! With people dressed in Cosplay and some carrying Pokémon merch around, lots…read moreof pop up stands selling everything from pins to plants to shirts to vintage clothes to little crocheted animals on the other side of 2nd St where Somisomi is located. Took photos of two cool murals on the walk from the parking lot to Aratani theater. I honestly love it when cities have murals in their downtown areas. It brightens up otherwise dingy sad looking walls and makes it a more welcoming space.

Dropped in on an early Tuesday afternoon and the plaza is mobbed! Full of kids in plaza and within…read morethe stores. Don't kids go to school on weekday afternoons. So busy hard to make way through plaza. Plaza consist of stores, cafe and restaurants. From my viewing of the stores they seemed over priced for junk. As for restaurants, food looked geared towards tourists not authentic. I would skip this place for shopping and eating. There is a grocery store in plaza. Sushi prices seemed ok but not sure of quality. There is a parking lot next to plaza for a charge. Some places offer validation. Plus there are metered spots on the street.

FIGat7TH is one of my favorite go-to spots in DTLA when I need a little retail therapy. It's…read moreconvenient, clean, and has a great mix of stores all in one place. You've got all the essentials like Target, Sephora, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and even Gold's Gym just in case you want to fit in a quick workout after shopping. The food options are definitely something I need to check out. I haven't tried most of them yet, but there's a solid variety that's definitely on my list like Morton's The Steakhouse, New Moon, Mighty Bowl, George's Greek Grill, and Indus by Saffron. Theres plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well. My go-to sweet treat is always CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice for their delicious house milk tea with sago!! I also appreciate that it's consistently well-maintained and that security is always visibly patrolling, which definitely adds peace of mind since DTLA can get hectic. Plus they also have a parking structure, not 100% sure if they validate though or how much it costs.

Walking around FIGat7th in Los Angeles felt even more exciting the longer I stayed there, almost…read morelike the whole place was designed to surprise you with something new every few steps. The atmosphere was already lively and youthful when I arrived, but seeing so many teenagers hanging out there made the energy feel even brighter. Groups of teens were exploring the shops, taking pictures, trying snacks, and just enjoying the open layout in a way that made the whole mall feel like a comfortable place to be yourself. It reminded me of that same playful excitement I felt when I visited Funko Hollywood -- that sense of stepping into a space where fun comes naturally and nothing feels rushed. What really stood out to me was the selection inside the mall. There's a wide mix of stores that teenagers would love, from trendy clothing spots to places with accessories, beauty items, and you can buy without spending too much. It's the kind of selection that makes teenagers feel like they have options -- whether they want to shop, browse, or just look around for inspiration. Even the food court has a great variety, with choices that fit different tastes and budgets, which makes it easy for teens to grab something quick while hanging out with friends. That variety gives the whole place a sense of value, because you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy yourself, and you can always find something that fits your mood. I also noticed how many areas were perfect for taking photos, especially around the outdoor walkways and colorful walls. Teenagers were stopping to take pictures in front of different backdrops, and it made me realize how much creativity the mall encourages. Even though I had been to other shopping centers before, I didn't realize how enjoyable FIGat7th would be until I walked through it myself. The open-air design makes everything feel fresh, and the seating areas give teenagers a place to relax, talk, and enjoy the moment without feeling like they're in the way. It's the kind of environment where you can take your time, explore at your own pace, and feel comfortable just being there. I only visited FIGat7th one time in my life before making this review, but it left a really positive impression on me. It was one of the most relaxed, youthful, and creatively inspiring shopping areas I've been to in a long time. I would highly recommend that teenagers go there because it gives them a space to feel creative, take pictures, enjoy the selection of stores, and get great value out of their visit without needing to spend a lot.

Was completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of everything here. The people are nice and helpful…read moreand it was a successful trip. There was literally everything you could ever want sewing wise and I wanted to fill my car with so much. I felt that what I did buy was very reasonably priced and of a good quality.

Anything and everything you could ever want in one place. The fashion district is an absolute…read moreexperience. I hate the parking and the traffic as well as the crowds but it's definitely the place to be. Wedding dress? knock off designer bags , a pet turtle they got it all!

My family and I made a short stop at the Little Tokyo Mall in Los Angeles early one Saturday…read moremorning, just prior to leaving for Las Vegas. We were interested in stopping because it was our first time there and wanted to see it, however, we only had approximately one hour to explore. The shopping center wasn't too busy yet since it was so early, but also most all of the stores were closed as well. We did not get the complete experience of everything that this mall offers. A couple of bakeries were open when we visited and I am glad that we stopped! They allowed us to get some sweet treats and pastries, and they actually became one of the highlights of our trip to Little Tokyo! Although some of the stores weren't opened yet, it was great just to explore the area! All of the storefronts at the mall and surrounding Plaza were decorated for the holiday season. This brought an extra layer of charm to the shopping trip and helped create a cozy, festive ambiance! The quietness of the early morning hours created a amazing environment for us to walk through and enjoy our short little excursion to this beautiful shopping center! Although my visit was brief, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would love to go back again, but next time during afternoon or evening hours when all the shops are open so I can finally see everything the Little Tokyo Mall has to offer!

A must stop every time I'm in Little Tokyo, makes sense since a lot of the shops with things that…read moreI'm interested in are located here. I've been going here for probably 15 years or so. I've seen Anime Jungle evolve and take over the entirety of the underground mall area. RIP to Fairytale Boutique, Fickle Wish, Xenon, and the day and age where Anime Jungle had their own dedicated shop for visual kei and J-rock. Never forget what you've lost. Other businesses have come and gone, like the mochi ice cream place. If you ever get mochi ice cream at the supermarket, it's likely from them and the macaron place that I loved, but alas, tis the world we live in. Other than the Anime Jungle that I go to and Little Akihabara LA for their pop ups and events, I also go to Monkey Pants, sometimes I swing into the Sanrio shop (they usually do the character meet and greets here, if not at JapanLA or somewhere egregiously far), Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle (they got staff POSTED there due to the thefts I'm sure, but I've gotten my bearded dragon keychain here and now I have them in all sizes), Catch (located on the 3rd floor and is MASSIVE for blind boxes and other goods), Neko Stop (I've gotten better deals here than the location in the Santa Anita Mall), and I've stopped in the Nijiya when I've been trapped there to get snacks or some bottled tea. Love the bakery there and the meat buns that they have (despite prices constantly rising due to the capitalist hellscape we live in) and the cafe to get affordable savory dango and takoyaki. The okonomiyaki place is one of the best, if not only places to get okonomiyaki at a place dedicated to the dish. Once in awhile they do a collab with multiple restaurants, not just at the mall too, such as Silent Hill F, Reincarnated into a Slime, during AX, Arknights, etc. Really drives the crowds and businesses here which is nice. Parking at the structure is a bit pricy and can get super fisted with bad drivers though, so keep that in mind.

You can spend the day here, but we didn't…read more There truly is something for everyone. Wanted to get new Oakleys and some Levis so I checked this off my list. My friends went and got new shoes and pants. There are snacks and eating areas here and there aren't long roped off lines here. Parking can be a pain, but we really like this Outlet and it's variety.

I was in town only briefly so I only had a chance to go to one store here, and boy do I wish I'd…read morehad more time. This place is HUGE! Gotta be the biggest outdoor mall I've ever seen. You could easily sink a couple days here and maybe not even see everything. I can't wait until I'm back in LA, as I'll definitely be setting aside more time to explore here