2.21.26 Hubby looking for a knife, I'm looking for a sharpening tool…read more It's a smaller scale store but I can easily spend at least an hour roaming the aisles. I love to cook & I see all the possibilities of the items to make life easier or more efficient here. My santoku is starting to become dull & needs sharpening. I couldn't my favorite chef 's knife (the whole knife block cannot be found!) Hubby found a chefs knife & he got me the sharpener. I told him I wanted to get the stone/honing block but he opted for the metal kind. The staff are super helpful & answered our questions. There so many "toys" I wanted to buy but I must resist the urge to amass more "clutter" (that's what Hubby calls it, but he reaps the benefit when he eats what I cook). I still need a dumpling rolling pin, but they only have standard types at this location. Aisles are fairly spacious & inventory appears well stocked, neatly arranged & sorted. Prices are fair & marked accordingly. It has its own designated free parking lot. Good shopping trip, met our goals.

Warranty Experience with Chef's Toys and Mulberry Technology…read moreInitial Purchase and Expectations In 2023, we invested a total of $26,472.61, which included taxes and two warranty insurance plans, for a 3-door KINTORA refrigerator and a 2-door KINTORA freezer. Our initial experience was smooth and hassle-free, largely thanks to our salesperson, Estaban Aguirre. Unfortunately, we later discovered that Estaban was no longer with the company. The Issue Arises On March 6, 2026, the hinge of our 3-door KINTORA refrigerator broke, rendering the refrigerator unusable. Since we had purchased a warranty, we immediately reached out to Estaban for assistance, only to learn from Raul Flores that Estaban was no longer employed with Chef's Toys. Raul provided us with contact information for Mulberry Technology, who was supposed to handle our warranty claims. Challenges with the Warranty Process This marked the beginning of a frustrating ordeal. It quickly became apparent that Chef's Toys was not well-acquainted with Mulberry Technology. Raul initially gave us an incorrect contact number for starting our claim. He directed us to Joshua Wohl at Mulberry, who, while not involved in claims processing, was helpful enough to connect us with the appropriate department--after we had already experienced several unhelpful responses from Raul. After sending our purchase order to Karime, our contact at Mulberry, we learned that Chef's Toys had never registered our protection plan with Mulberry or transferred the necessary funds for our warranty. We attempted to follow up with Raul but received no response until we escalated our concerns to Chef's Toys' corporate office. Unfortunately, reaching out to their main line at 714-662-2433 during business hours of M-F between 9am-5pm only led to a voicemail, and our emails through their website also went unanswered. This is TERRIBLE! Resolution and Lingering Frustrations Eventually, Raul from Chef's Toys responded and offered a courtesy repair for our refrigerator door but informed us that our remaining warranty coverage would not be honored. This was frustrating, as we had already paid for the warranty. During this period, on March 25, the Health Department visited and deducted points from our inspection due to the non-functional equipment. We promptly notified Raul about the urgency, as another inspection was scheduled for April 6. Fortunately, the Health Department accepted our communication with Raul and a photo of the completed repair as proof. The entire process--from the breakdown on March 6 to the repair on April 6--took a full month. This delay was disappointing, especially given that waiting for a part should not have justified such a lengthy timeline; someone could have delivered the part to expedite the repair.

Amazing showroom and top-tier service! Stopped by Yoshihiro Cutlery to browse their hand-forged…read moreJapanese knives and ended up buying knives, cutting board, and a pair of their scissors. You can immediately feel the exceptional quality and balance in their products. The staff took the time to explain the different types of steel and handles, making the whole shopping experience genuinely special. 1000/1000

Great experience overall. The Japanese knives are very sharp, well-balanced, and feel high quality…read morein hand. You can tell there's good craftsmanship behind them. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable when explaining the different styles and steels. Prices are not cheap, but the quality matches the value. Definitely a good place for anyone serious about cooking or sushi preparation.

Quality service at a good value. NOTE: This is not a storefront. Service is provided from a…read morepersonal home so it is very important you call in advance to arrange an appointment

I had been meaning to get a couple of knives sharpened for quite some time and finally reached out…read moreto DK Sharp a couple of days before Thanksgiving, he was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. He arranged a drop-off time and place and managed to get my knives back to me in less than a day. The knives were expertly sharpened - I even threw in a ceramic blade that had been nicked and was on the verge of being trashed, he brought it back from the dead. The cost was even less than expected! I would not hesitate to use this service again and urge you to do the same!

Found the shop after scoring big at my local thrift shop with 4 shun premier knives and a utility…read moreknife. Talked with Melvin on the phone and he said I could come through. I got to the shop, he quoted for all 5 plus my chef knife, bread knife, cleaver and fillet from home, and within 30 minutes, my knives were ready. Great experience, cool shop and Melvin did a fantastic job in a fast amount of time. I will definitely be back when I add more secondhand knives to my collection.

A nice big shop that is easy to access and close to the freeway…read more Daniel made quick work of the three knives I brought it, all with different levels of wear and damage. He sharpened and fixed the tips of two knives, and repaired one with a big chunk missing after a friend had a go at opening a coconut... Seems a fair price for the work done. They also have some good looking knives for sale. Super friendly, and clearly know their stuff.

This place is very reasonable the prices are great and he sharpened my knives I took to him in less…read morethan 20 minutes will be back when they need to get sharpened again.

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was curious! This was my first visit to a Daiso, and I am so…read moreglad I visited. They have so many interesting gadgets, dishes, stationary needs, snacks, and more! The prices are fair and we left with some unique finds. Have fun here. The end.

It isn't a trip to LA without a stop at Daiso!…read more Okay, I'm exaggerating, but I did want to stop here, so we did. The sad thing is that it is no longer easy peasy to shop, where most everything is the same cheap price, with just a few rare outliers. On this trip it felt like the cheap price was the rarity and you had to figure out the price of the rest. Not the most leisurely activity. But I still came out with a few things to take up the crevices of my carry on.

I recently got three knives sharpened at the Irvine farmers market by this company. First of all, I…read morewas very pleased with the quality of work and secondly, the price tag was beyond reasonable. They basically sharpened my knives while I went shopping at the farmers market. It's perfect! The lady that helped me was really nice and friendly.

Awesome and fast service! Bringing my entire kitchen arsenal next time!!!!!…read more Also very nice!