Cute place! Lots of variety in products. Bought panda washi tape. Great place for gift ideas.read more

Visited this place as I was in the area. Lots of cute tableware. I wanted to get some of the cups,…read morebut I have too many already at home. I ended up getting one of the chopstick. Would visit again when I want to get more cute tableware.

Ming Wo Cookware tends to be the sort of cookware store I'm not really a fan of, they carry a ton…read moreof different items and it's all sprinkled around the store and difficult to search through. I was very surprised they had five people working, as on a weekday they had almost no customers and it was a bit overwhelming the amount of stock they had. It didn't feel organized and streamlined like the Williams Sonoma stores are. I will say they were incredibly genuine and friendly so if this sort of kitchenwares store is your thing, I think you should definitely drop in.

A lovely little store filled with mostly cooking supplies and a few bathroom supplies at the back…read moreof the store. This is where I go if I need to purchase something for cooking. The staff are always more than helpful and patiently explain about the material of the pots and pans and how to use for long lasting cooking adventures and longevity care for your pots and pans. The person I talked with recently was respectful and patient with my lack of cooking knowledge. She helped me to better understand where I could improve with my cooking. Very much appreciated, thank you.

Dumpy old school general store specializing in knick knacks and other Asian style goods…read more Parking is available but limited in the area. The place is cluttered. Definitely not for the claustrophobic. I think a big chunk of the goods are used too. Just a heads up. Guessing they stock a lot of their inventory from garage sales or the like. I liken the experience to digging through an old school Asian family's storage area. Their goods are mediocre quality (think just slightly below Canadian Tire), but their pricing is also very low. If one is looking for Asian household items, stores like these really can't be beat. I was able to find what I needed (after trying and failing at several other local stores) and was pleasantly surprised. The place is almost like an Asian version of a dollar store. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Special mention. Appears to be a family business. Good to check out if one needs Asian specific items.

Shopping in Vancouver, British Columbia…read more.. We had parked our rental car across the street from this shop and paid for the meter on a Sunday. The shop looked interesting from the outside, so we told each other that we'd take a look after a dimsum breakfast... Interesting it was! Lots of various types of merchandise... From dishes and decor to incense and paper money to burn at gravesites, Fuling Gifts & Houseware was a fun shopping adventure! I found a hair towel for my niece for $1 (Canadian money). The man at the cash register was funny and nice. He joked around and suggested that we buy a couple more towels... haha!

great store. sells everything and not expensive. staff is super helpful. I recommend this store…read more kitsilano needs this store.

This is perhaps the most jumbled and frenzied of all the Kitchen Corners I've visited (those being…read morethe other location on 4th, and two on Commercial). It also has the biggest kitsch factor. Most recently I found my favorite discovery yet: Styrofoam heads. But I've also bought a tray, plant soil, fabric dye, a random vase and a cutting board here. The glue in the latter unstuck after a year, yet the damage is mendable. The staff is always helpful and candle selection here is fragrant and varied. In addition to the street level madness (and the sidewalk boxes), there is also a basement level filled with plant pots and soil. Kitchen Corner was the only spot I could find soil in February in order to re-pot one of my ailing houseplants. The prices aren't really bargains, but the selection is quirky and gives that garage-sale feel without that coating of yard-sale crud.

homesense is a happy little playground for shopaholics and anyone furnishing a home or looking for…read moreinspiration, hunting for ideas for a hostess gift, or shopping for gifts in general, whether they're for someone else or a well deserved treat for yourself. part of the winners and marshalls family, this homesense location is at 493 robson street, on the second floor above iga. it's easy to walk past if you're not paying attention, but once you're inside, time has a way of slipping by. this is a great spot for fun, festive seasonal decor at reasonable prices. like winners and marshalls, it's very much a hit or miss experience, which is part of the charm. if you've got a bit of time, a lot of patience, and an open mind, chances are you'll leave with something you need, want and/or love. the selection is wide and always changing: linens, pet stuff, glassware, cookbooks, knick knacks, area rugs, hampers, closet organizing storage stuff, furniture, water bottles, puzzles, wrapping paper, and all kinds of things to decorate your space or stage an open house. you might come in for one item and leave with a cart full of unexpected finds. they also carry a surprisingly fun mix of foods, cookies, chocolates, olive oil, coffees, teas, syrups, pasta, and more. friendly pro tip: if you see something you really like, don't overthink it. things move fast here, and you can always return it later if you change your mind. just remember to keep your receipt. during the holidays, the store turns into a whimsical winter wonderland that feels festive without taking itself too seriously. even if you don't need anything, it's still a great place to wander. fun finds, seasonal charm, and always discovering something you didn't know you needed. bonus points for being dog friendly.

Customer service sucks and they claim they allow dogs but yet they pick and choose and they seem to…read moreallow the ones that don't behave in stores

Cutest little kitchen store!! Lots of good gift-y things to bring home or give as souvenirs!read more

I was struck by the same thing as Nadine when entering this store - froot gards? Banana cases?…read moreGeez. A plastic case so your fruit doesn't get bruised. I shake my weary head. Otherwise this tiny space is filled with all the gadetry you might need for preparing the food you may have bought just across the street at the market. They have those cute stoneware baking dishes in different colours, as well as a few pretty things for the table. There's nothing here you probably wouldn't find at Ming Wo or Cookworks or a department store, but it's a nice place to shop for a zester or peeler or anything you might need at the last minute. Granville Island surely attracts many gourmet home cooks who'll like the toys and shiny things found here in this cozy shop.

This was my first time going to the gourmet warehouse. I thought this place was only somewhere to…read moreget spices and food items, but I was so surprised when I walked in and I saw anything and everything that had to do with kitchens and cooking here. I thought I had died and gone to heaven lol. I bought an epicurean cutting board. Add well. The pictures will show it much better than I can but from now on when I need something kitchen related, I know where I'm going. I also noticed that some of the items were as good quality, if not better than some of the major stores and the price prices were sometimes even less expensive. You can't beat that. I found out they also gave cooking classes there as well. Staff were friendly and helpful. The store was well organized and clean. There is free street parking in front.

Came here for a cooking class and unfortunately, the power went out just a few minutes in! Sylvia…read moreand the rest of the staff handled it so graciously though, giving everyone food to take home. We had drinks while we waited (delicious mango Italian soda for me and my friend; wine for others). We ate a delicious sample of mango chicken salad because that didn't require cooking, and then the next day, our fees were promptly refunded in full. So all in all, a lovely place to be when the power is on! Pro tip: if you've come with someone else, get there early so you can sit together!

I was in town for a few hours to pick up several Le Creuset planters and the calm collection spoons…read moresince they don't sell them in the states and their service was fantastic, super friendly and helpful. I'd done a bit of research ahead of time and called ahead to ask if they could put a few planters on hold for me and they let me know they can always put items on hold as long as they aren't on sale. Additionally, I asked after a couple items that weren't on display I had seen on their site so make sure you check what's in stock before you drop in and while both locations in Vancouver do have similar stock they do differ slightly so I recommend going to both (although I think this one had overall better stock and service). I was helped by Jing who offered to open the boxes for me so I could review the planters for cracks before taping them back up. She was fantastic and incredibly helpful while I shopped. All in all, this was an absolutely wonderful location to stop into and I highly recommend them!

Special shout out to Jing who took the time to make sure I received a better price than what I had…read morepaid through a recent on-line purchase. She demonstrated great customer care and service.