I have wanted to visit for a while. Teso Life is in a very busy strip mall. It took effort to find a space (there is a sign that says additional parking is available behind the building). This awesome Japanese store is part Asian Trader Joe's, Sephora & FAO Schwartz. The makeup aisles are crammed with a huge variety of skincare products, foundation, eyeliner, lipstick/gloss and lashes. Many items can be sampled. I didn't see any one time use (or disposable) products to try the makeup. I wouldn't want to use the same lipstick (or anything else) that everyone was using. There were several employees circulating in the area that could answer questions about any product. There were so many items. I couldn't read the labels but it was interesting seeing all of the inventory. And that was just the makeup section. The household goods area included laundry items, cleaning products, picture hangers, and sponges. There were school products (pens, Hello Kitty markers, notebooks and Snoopy products. It was fun looking at all the items. The haircare products filled two entire aisles. There were many adorable stuffed animals, doll houses, toys and games. The snacks were varied. I was interested in the packaged ice cream cones. They have Matcha tea (whole in a tin and individual packets) and other tea flavors. They only have baskets with handles and no shopping carts. The cashiers are friendly and efficient. Shopping bags come in three sizes and cost 10 cents (worth it). read more

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Cute store with Japanese goods, cosmetics, kitchenware, snacks and toys. Some good stuff, but otherwise lots of junk, so thibk twice.

SO OVERWHELMING!! So many products in a decent size space but so many i just couldn't figure out what they were. So much to look at. From toilet cleaning solutions to band aids to tea! Amazing variety. Very clean. Reasonable prices. I can share steak flavored cheetos and scallops flavored chips are not for me but power to you! The ice cream sandwich in a wafer... it was ok. The water was not soggy which was my presumption. I would do it again. read more

Teso Life - Department Stores Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I heard about this place a few days ago and had to check it out since they have a huge range of Asian skincare products. I was overwhelmed by the options and have to do more research before I buy skincare products, so I didn't buy any serums and sunscreen. But I purchased some snacks to remind me of my time in Japan. It was great to see snack and drink options available here. I also loved that they have disposable face towels for such reasonable prices. The quality is amazing and they are cheaper than every other place I've looked at - even Amazon and other online retailers. For this alone, I will keep coming back to replenish. read more

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The largest Japanese goods store in Montgomery county, with many Japanese gifts, household products, beauty supplies, toys, snacks, and frozen goods. A very large space with many rows of shelves full of unique finds and interesting gifts. A large frozen foods section also includes ice cream and desserts too. This store is located in an asian shopping strip that has become very popular in Rockville and has ample parking in the front and rear. There are many other stores and restaurants connected to this store so it makes it equally convenient. read more

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Teso Life is a one stop store for Asian snacks, toys, beauty products, and more. The people who work there are just as nice as can be. They have plenty of staff wandering around the store incase you have any questions. The store is large and packed ceiling to floor with a variety of products. It is a little overwhelming. I can't speak to the value because I didn't buy anything. But, the store I visited in Texas had good prices, so I am assuming it is similar. Before you ask, no, they don't have Labubu's. But, I did give them a try. There are claw machines located on one side of the store. I am sure the kids would enjoy the snacks and games. read more

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Wow. This place is like a mini Donki from Japan. It has the most Japanese things in the DMV, from personal care to Kit Kats to kitchen utensils. I'm a lot closer to Marufuji in Tyson's than Teso, so I thought Marufuji was the best we had. God damn, was I wrong. Teso's product selections are enormous. It's easily 10 - 20 times Marufuji's. There are aisles and aisles of personal care products - shampoos, conditioners, masks. They are all Japanese and Asian made. Marufuji has tiny aisles. Teso also has better prices. One Pocari Sweat bottle in Marufuji is $3.99. It's $2.69 here. For context, it's like $0.99 in Japan. The Kit Kat collection here is also fully stocked. Marufuji just can't compete with Teso, unfortunately, in terms of pre-packaged products. There is so much more available and at cheaper prices. I'm not abandoning Marufuji, though. It shines in freshly made food, periodically updated local products directly from Japan, and the Marufuji café itself. You get zero of that at Teso here. So, in a way, they are kind of in different categories. The parking lot out front is way too small for how busy the area is. The places next door are also popular. You're guaranteed to struggle to park. Bottom line: packaged stuff and personal care, go to Teso. Food, drinks, and local products straight from Japan go to Marufuji. read more

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Selection: biggest selection of Korean skincare and makeup I've seen. Prices ranges from affordable to pricey so it's good for all budget. There's toys, snacks, cleaning supplies and products, shampoo, bowls, etc. Service: the employees went around and dusted the shelves which is something I have never seen before. They kept that store spotless!!! It's so clean and well stocked. Super organized too. I could have spent so much money there but I was being good. I can definitely see myself coming back...just a bit of a drive from Virginia. read more

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This is a delightful store to feel nostalgic about your trip to Asia. A lot of items from Japan and Korea. We spent a lot of time looking at the various aisles. Matcha tea, a mango drink, mochi, siracha nuts were things we picked up. Store is very neat. There are many items that don't have English labels for the names. They have ingredients listed in English. Nice for a visit to find exotic food and other items. read more

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Two words: sensory overload. I made a recent trip to Teso Life to see if this place was worth all of the social media hype and...IT TOTALLY IS!!! Located off of perpetually busy Rockville Pike and technically part of (but really adjacent to) Congressional Plaza, do yourself a favor and DO NOT park in front of the store. Most GPS systems will route you to the top level, but I'd recommend following the signs to the lower level where there is slightly easier and bettter parking options. Note: If you opt to park in the upper level towards the front the store, this is a one-way dead end surface lot, and a three-point turn is necessary if you want to turn around to exit. Having visited Japan, Teso Life is very reminiscent of a shop in the trendy Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo. Walking in, the interior is illuminated with almost blindly bright fluorescent bulbs, and the mostly white color scheme of the floors and walls only amplifies this effect. High energy Japanese pop music will also be pumping to stimulate positive vibes and spontaenous purchasing decisions. While not a full-fledged grocery store, there is still extensive merchandise ranging from frozen treats (think ice cream and the like), cookies/snacks, beauty and cleaning, special Japanese beverages, instant noodles, cookware/kitchenware, and of course, cutesy toys and dolls. My neice went absolutey beserk for the wide selection of Sanrio products; after spending an afternoon with her, I know the names of Hello Kitty and her friends such as My Melody, Keroppi, Chococat, Badtz-Maru, and Pompompurin. We also picked up a few packs of the special Japanese flavored Kit Kats (matcha and Milk Tea are my favorites) and some Sanrio branded toys and stationary kits. There are also some claw games which are super fun, not only for the kids, but also for adults. As of this review, each game is 2 tokes and tokens are $2/each which are purchased at the register. Happy to say, that I won a pikachu...which only costs me $10 worth of tokens...LOL There were also plenty of staff circulating about re-stocking shelves and answering questions about products. Even with the crowds constantly peppering them with inquiries, they kept a friendly disposition. IMHO, Teso Life is worth braving the horrible traffic and even crazier parking to spend a fun afternoon. read more

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Love this place it's so nice to walk around after your meal. I got a lovely cleaning brush that i absolutely adore and they sell a lot of items that are Japan made. My favorite splurge is the ume sake KitKats. Those will claim your whole paycheck but dang they are delicious! Parking here can get wild during peak times so be prepared. read more

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Teso Life is a Japanese lifestyle store with food, snacks, collectibles, housewares. This is located in The Shops at Congressional Village, among Okaeri, Kajiken and other great restaurants and stores. There are many aisles with cosmetics, and fun blind boxes, not to mention the best Japanese snacks. Take my money! read more

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If you're looking for lots of trinkets and foreign merchandise this is the place. The place was very large, I would say maybe comparable to a CVS. That being said when I went there were a lot of people. The aisle in the store seems narrow so it gets a bit hard to walk around when there are lots of people. People with kids may not want to go down aisle that contain lots of breakable items. That being said I found lots of neat items and the service at the counter was great. They even open your packaging to ensure products like cups are not broken and have all the parts. I don't often visit places like this so I can't speak to value or pricing compared to other stores like this. That being said considering some items would otherwise be hard to find, this place is worth the visit. read more

Teso Life - Department Stores Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I didn't know what to expect, I thought this was a toy store but it's more convenience snacks, household thingies, but also toys. It was very overwhelming and crowded on a Saturday but I was able to get a basket full of a snacks and sweets. They have a big selection of diorama things, which I have never seen before but now I am fascinated by them! Of course I had to get one to try. If you can, go on a weekday because it was hard to even move around at times. read more

Lots of blind boxes. My sister requested I find her some, but there were not many in my area. Drove here and found tons. She was very happy with what I got her: a bunch of Popmart, Skull Panda, Crybaby, and Disney ones, no Labubu (6.19). Blind boxes cannot be returned. Snacks here are great; I always find something yummy. And we tend to stock up on a few beauty supply items too. Prices are kind of expensive, but service is friendly,and fast even with a long line. read more

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Come ready to spend all your money and don't bring the kids LOLOL! There's so much stuff in this store and I just wanted to buy it all. I ended up getting some DIY projects, snacks, face care, and stationary lol. I even tried one of the claw machines in the back and lost but that's ok! The cashiers were very friendly and helpful. The pricing is decent for the items I purchased. Some of the stuff was a little expensive like the big Lego sets and I expected that. I love the wide variety of Asian inspired snacks they have! I can't wait to come back! Side note: this store gets packed and the parking lot is awful. Just be patient and kind. read more

Teso Life - Department Stores Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

If you are a fan of Japanese Department Stores filled to the brim with all sorts of things to spend on, this is the place for you. Ranging from Japanese Snacks to Japanese/Korean Make Up products, this place has you covered. Since this place recently opened, expect a big wave of customers trying to check out or even walk in. I went during peak hours, where going through one aisle was a trek of its own! If you like crane games, there's plenty to offer here as they feature a lot. There are also some cool knick knacks like miniature houses or anime figurines if you are into that. Snack wise, you have chips or chocolate that are more catered to the Asian flavors. Don't knock Salted Egg flavor chips until you've tried it! There is also a frozen section featuring dumplings, mochi, desserts and even those cool juice pouches you can open up and pour into a cup. The drink section is also good if you wanted to try more ramune or some of their sparkling water choices. Sodas that you see here like Coke or even Fanta are smaller, I wouldn't even recommend it unless you see a flavor that's unique. Value wise I think for what I got it was definitely worth the price and I had a blast figuring out what TESO has to offer. One thing I'd like to also note is the parking in front of TESO will be packed, parking in the back is much easier and is a short walk up the stairs. Check this place out! read more

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A great Asian store for some of your basic needs. They have a larger cosmetics and beauty section and smaller food section than I was expecting. It was fun to walk around and check out the products that they had and we found one kitchen item that we thought would be a useful addition to our kitchen. read more

Atmosphere 9/10 My mom and I were driving in the area and decided to stop by when seeing it. I have visited other asian department stores before and Teso Life is worth the visit. There are a variety of items here so if you're just wandering around then there's plenty to look at. They have a small section dedicated to blind boxes, an arcade section, food aisles featuring some snacks found on tiktok, a stationary section, a makeup wall, and much more. Even though I did not intend to buy anything a lot of stuff in their store was fairly priced. In addition the ambience was good as it was well lit, clean, and had top pop hits playing on their radio. read more

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The store is very clean, and everything is organized very well. So many cute things! read more

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This is by far the best Japanese shop in Maryland. Prices are reasonable, good value on most items. Efficient service and friendly staff. Large store, open, bright, inviting, colorful and clean. There are large selection of Japanese cosmetics, snacks, drinks, blind boxes, and more. A fun place to be . Highly recommended by IG@WineDinenVacay read more

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Ooooh what a fun store! So many yummy, fun, and new (to me) things to see. I didn't realize this spot was a chain until my friend in NY sent me a picture asking if I wanted some unique Oreos, and I spotted the Teso Life logo in her picture. I was like "Hey, we have that store here! Now that I know they have all of this, I'm going!" And during the holiday break, that's exactly what I did... though, perhaps it would've been better to go at a less busy time, because it was packed! The first thing you see upon entering is the register, and the line just goes down the middle of the store. Whew! There are several aisles to go through, and seem were easier than others due to other customers. It seems like they have less toys than Ebisu, but still a very cool selection. There were a lot of selfcare products and snacks too. I saw claw machines and even a very interesting aisle of music boxes, haha. The snack aisle was a blast... shout out to the live camera Google translate function, translating all the Oreos for me. I got matcha fig, vanilla, raspberry blueberry... I had to stop myself. I also went into the frozen aisle and got a bag of takoyaki that I need to make. I'm sure I'll be back to this store before long. Stay tuned! read more

Teso Life - Oreos galore! - Department Stores Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Alright y'all, I found the perfect Asian store in Maryland. You can find food, snacks, skincare, household items, toys, you name it. It's a gift and a curse because I know I'll be coming to spend money here all of the time. Check them out!!! read more

Cool spot with lots of blind boxes, build your own crafts, snacks, skincare, and so much more. Love dropping by and the only place I know nearby to buy rolife crafting kits. Stuff gets restocked quickly and lots of people around to answer questions. A couple crane games and decent value for all of the products considering a lot of the products are pretty hard to get anywhere else. read more

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I recently visited Japan this past winter, so walking into Teso Life felt like stepping right back into that experience! I was thrilled to see so many of the same products I picked up in Japan--everything from skincare and haircare to snacks and cute household items. The store is super clean, well-organized, and well-stocked. There are multiple rows dedicated just to face masks and beauty products (yes, please), and the selection of Japanese hair care is amazing--one of my personal favorites. Tons of unique snacks and drinks, and adorable lifestyle goods that are hard to resist. The line moved super fast, even though the store was busy. The only downside is that parking can get crowded, especially with so many great restaurants nearby--but it's well worth it. Overall, I'm so happy a store like this exists nearby. A must-visit if you love Japanese products or just want to browse a super fun and well-curated space. read more

No photos because my hands were so full of incredible goodies! I need to return to this shop again and again. From frozen treats, to candy, to chips, to cookies, to beauty products. This shop has it all. read more

I like the variety of Japanese snacks there, especially the gummies. This store is basically supersize miniso, and other categories items, beauty,homegoods,anime decor, sanrio,etc. There is something for everyone, kids and adults that like cute stuffs. No more huge long line outside of the store,like the grand opening week, but store is still busy.lol read more

Teso Life - I like seeing variety of Japanese gummy snacks there. The stuffy is from meowclaw. - Department Stores Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Very convenient for skin care options. Sometimes they have the icecream my family likes. They rotate a lot of items. Staff were helpful and friendly. Parking is a bit tight at the time we went. read more

Teso Life - Department Stores Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This place is dangerous. I can easily see myself spending so much money at this store. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. There are items that I have never seen before and I have been exposed to. Their selection of items is great. If you're someone who is open minded and willing to try new things, I would give this place a shot. I especially LOVE Kirby, so finding so many Kirby items was great. Be mindful that some items are in different languages, so be patient and take a second to read the labels printed on the counter shelves. There are usually some staff stocking in the aisles, so don't be afraid to ask questions. To that point, the service was great. Everyone was super nice (could also be because they just opened a month ago, so we'll see how it goes). Now, from what I've read, they say their items are kind of "pricey". I don't really have anything to compare it to at the moment so to me, the price is pretty good. read more

TESO just opened up in Congressional Plaza! This Japanese department stores has several locations, and their grand opening was today. You can find snacks, accessories, skincare products, gifts, beverages, home decor, etc. - I had recently visited another Japanese megamart recently, and TESO doesn't really compare and come close. It was still entertaining to peruse what they had. Staff were helpful, with the checkout lines moving efficiently - the place was pretty busy with it being recently opened. Plenty of parking available. +helpful staff +located at The Shops at Congressional Village +parking available read more

Another Japanese lifestyle store in Rockville. It's quite similar to Ebisu store across the street, but slightly bigger with wider selections. They have some claw machine games, snacks, drinks, Japanese beauty/health items, and daily items (like plates, cleaning items, and supplements). In terms of snacks, there are many Chinese and Korean items as well. The price is okay, not cheap. You might find a better deal online or at other stores like Hmart, but I found some snacks and drinks with pretty comparable prices. Also, if you don't really read Japanese, some items would seem confusing as they don't have much translation. The staff were pretty friendly and helped customers to locate items. If you like Kawaii items or checking out Japanese beauty items, I would recommend this place to start. The aisle is pretty narrow. Front parking was packed, so go around and park in the back or lot. read more

Teso just opened up in Rockville this past weekend and it's a full house here! There are plenty of items from home care, blind boxes, crane games, stationary, makeup, and more! Definitely check it out when you can. It's also close to Okaeri Japanese Cafe and Kajiken! read more

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The store is super cool. I love that everything is authentic and true to its origin. There is some of everything to choose from, snacks, household items, and body care. I purchased the Momo Puri facial cleansing wash and it is a great product. I will be returning to purchase other items. read more

Very cool, TONS of Japanese snacks (candies, chips, etc). It was super busy!! they have everything from household goods, to beauty products, to drugstore items, beverages LOTS, arcade games, toys. Some frozen goods (dumplings, mochi ice cream etc).I definitely came for the snacks that I can't get in Northern Virginia as easy as I was going to Rockville anyhow. Not a ton of ramen, just a bit. The checkout line was long but fast. Exceptionally tidy and clean. Parking was full but available. It faces Rock Pike. Waze took me behind the building. If you like Japanese snacks especially candies, FIVE STARS! read more

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Its so great to finally be getting these Asian lifestyle stores in the area. Definitely a large selection of items, beauty products, snacks, etc to browse. Most of which you're not going to find in store anywhere else. Prices can be a little high for some items, but you can't beat the selection. The claw machines in the back caught the eye of my daughter, and after a few tries we won a doll that was of surprisingly high quality! I would make a point to stop by here (if only to window shop) anytime I visit the nearby restaurants. read more

Teso Life - Department Stores Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Lots of cute items, good variety and the largest collection of blind boxes you've ever seen. The longs are long, but they're so efficient and move quickly. Definitely worth the trip. Not a lot of stickers though if that's your thing. read more

I've spent so much at this store on blind boxes and I can't stopppppp! Such an amazing store. There are some blind box series I wished they would stock more of since they are sold out but it's ok :) read more

Teso Life - Department Stores Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

A lot of things to browse and buy! It's a nice and clean Japanese store! We came saying that we would only buy 5 items but ended up with two bags!! Bag fee is 10 cents each! Nice shopping bag! I used to visit the store in Dallas TX too! Teso Life! read more

Super clean, well organized, and full of cool snacks, beauty products, and blind boxes. Prices are reasonable and it's easy to lose track of time while browsing. Definitely worth a visit if you love discovering new things. read more

Lots Korean and Japanese masks and face products! Long isles full of facial products! Have fun! And lot's Japanese candies and drinks!! Lots kid toys too!! read more