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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
12 days ago
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
Wow! This store has a lot of Asia products. From Toys, ice cream, drinks, candy, dry food, to skincare. Reasonable priced. Clean store and helpful staff. I was looking for Korean candy and I don't read Korean and she was able to point out what items were Korean , Japanese and Chinese! She spoke real good Korean but she was hispanic! She suggested a few items. Excellent service! I was happy with my purchase. Highly recommend this store. read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
9 months ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
8 months ago
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