Always find at least 1 fantastic face or foot mask, super…read morecheap. The staff are helpful if I ask, but never bother me or make me feel like I am obligated to buy something. They always give me free samples and make me feel like they personally want me to be there. Good Inventory, open late, peppy, young but I intimidating employees.

Best fren This was…read moremy GO TO facial care spot once upon a time when I was in my early twenties and this year I turn 40 so I would say I love that this place has had longevity. The trained the staff well but it's usually younger females who seem to have zero interest in anything other than making daily sales. I usually don't interact but today I did. And the first thing I was shown when asking about something for dry skin was $140. I was like ummm yeah thanks. I did not come for that. I did leave with 2 face masks and a new facial starter kit and spent a whopping $24. One of the masks was an overnight Korean glass skin jawn. There is no parking but I would still return

Cute set up. But limited amount of K beauty products I'd rather go elsewhere in the area to get my…read morekey beauty supplies.

It's a nice little space on the second floor of H Mart in K-Town. Size wise is about 4-5 bathroom…read morestalls side by side next to each other. Very bright, clean and organized. Conveniently located by the B/D/F/M/Q/N/R/W trains right across the street. They sell the trendiest Korean makeup and skincare products. If you ever happen to see your favorite kpop idol promoting one of these brands, then I think there's a very high chance of seeing that brand's products being sold inside H Art. There're Q tips and disposable cotton rounds for you to swatch their products on your hands/face/lips. I like to come here and restock on my stash of tinted lip balms, blushes, and eyeshadow palettes from time to time. Very fast customer service from patient, friendly and helpful staff. Both cash and/or credit/debit card are accepted forms of payment.

Visiting from out of state, I was so excited to try this face shop store. They had a 30% off of…read moreeverything and I was beyond excited. I bought four items and only spent $50. After looking around at other locations, I can completely say that they had the best prices. The employees were very helpful and the store was well stocked. I loved the cleanliness of everything and the selection of items were amazing. A must stop next time. I'm in town.

My friend and I were walking around ktown looking for skincare and dropped by here. Their…read morecollection was well organized and really well maintained. Maybe just a touch more expensive than the other skincare shops in the area. Didn't take any pictures since there were signs not to. The staff is friendly and helpful!

Kossestte is a great store great selection reasonable…read moreprices good location helpful staff

Korean skincare, shares a building with the Koryo bookstore but separate shops. Lots of face masks,…read morelotions, cremes, and cosmetics from all kinds of Korean beauty product lines and imported to the US. Lots of versions, somewhat of a trial-and-error on what works best with your skin, staffers were at the cashier talking instead of around the shop. If you go, go with a friend who knows more about the products.

Very clean inside. And wide selection of snack , cosmetics , drinks and frozen foods and some toys…read more I think they offer good prices on most of items. It's a fun place to visit.

TESO Life is a Korean and Japanese lifestyle and convenience store in Koreatown on 32nd Street,…read morespread across two floors. I walked into a space that covers a lot of ground, from snacks and drinks to beauty products, home goods, and collectibles, and the density of what is on display makes it easy to spend more time browsing than I planned. The snack selection is the strongest draw and covers an impressive range. I saw Asian versions of familiar American snacks sitting alongside Japanese and Korean originals, and the drink section downstairs is broad enough that finding something I have not tried before is a near certainty. The variety of drinks, many with anime or character branding, reflects a buying approach that goes beyond the standard convenience store selection. The beauty and skincare section upstairs is well stocked with Korean and Japanese brands that are not widely available at American drugstores. I browsed through everything from face wash to sheet masks and specialty treatments, and the prices are competitive for imported products of this type. Blind boxes occupy their own significant section, and the selection across different series is one of the better in the city, with reasonable pricing relative to what the same items cost at specialty toy stores. Home goods, toys, collectibles, and kawaii accessories fill the remaining floor space. For a one stop shop for Korean and Japanese lifestyle goods, snacks, and beauty products in Koreatown, TESO Life delivers a broad and browsable experience that rewards repeat visits.

I've been coming here over 6 years. It's petite but they have everything. A lot Japanese Beauty…read moreproducts and some sales items (50% off or more) as well as Sanrio items near the cashier. I spend time about 1hr to take a look at and always find something I need. Inside of store is very small so you'd better go here 1st before you get many shopping bags in your hand!

Ume Cosme may be a small shop, but it's thoughtfully stocked with a wide range of Asian beauty…read moreproducts--from skincare and makeup to haircare essentials. The store itself was clean, well-organized, and lots to browse, with prices that felt on par with other cosmetic shops in the area. One thing I appreciated was how quiet it was compared to the trending beauty store just down the street. It was nice to explore at my own pace without the crowds. That said, the experience felt more self-serve, as the sales associate wasn't particularly welcoming or attentive during my visit. If you already know what you're looking for, it's a great little spot to pop into. Just don't expect much in the way of personalized help--but the product selection makes it worth checking out.

Grand opening of a new store. Nice to have one outside of crowded and busy Koreantown. I like this…read morelocation as it's very convenient to the subway and within the 34th street shopping district. The store is new and bright. It's well stocked with lots of products. Come check it out.

Have really liked their products in the past, but went in recently & there was no help offered at…read moreall though I was the only person in the store. They used to at least ask if you had questions or if you knew about the brand, but nothing. It did not give me confidence that if I did have questions they would be able to answer them. I've bought from the former 14th st location for years & they were always super helpful, so I'm not sure what is happening here.

This is a great little shop full of K-pop gifts! They don't have a wide selection of every K-pop…read moregroup, just the popular ones. However, of the merch they have it is abundant. It's not a big store size wise but they do pack a lot of punch. Service is kind and friendly, often times they can get busy due to the demand but they manage. Items are priced slightly above par, but that's pretty common when it comes to K-pop memorabilia.

Koryo Books is a Korean bookstore and K pop merchandise shop in Koreatown on 32nd Street, and it…read moreoccupies a small footprint that gets crowded quickly once a few people are inside at the same time. I walked into a store that is essentially one large room, and the density of product on display meant navigating it during a busy period required some patience, but the selection within that compact space was broader than the size suggested. The Korean literature section covers both Korean language and English language editions across a range of genres, which makes it genuinely useful for anyone studying the language or looking for titles that are difficult to find at general bookstores in the city. I saw children's books in Korean, well stocked. The K pop side of the store covers albums, photocards, posters, keychains, stickers, and merchandise across a wide range of artists, with BTS having a particularly strong presence historically alongside newer groups. Pricing runs higher than what I would pay ordering online or finding the same items at a larger retailer, which is the standard trade off for a specialty shop in Manhattan. Album prices in particular can be steep, though sale events bring them down to more competitive territory. Individual accessory items like stickers and bookmarks are priced at a premium relative to their size, so going in with a sense of what I am willing to spend helps avoid sticker shock at the register. The store is a reliable stop for anyone looking for Korean books or K pop merchandise in a physical retail setting in New York, with the caveat that the pricing and the crowd level are both factors worth knowing about before I go.

I ordered the world famous Le Labo, Santal 33, fragrance and went to pick it up at the Le Labo…read morePerfumery, located adjacent to the Ace Hotel, on 29th Street. The interior is filled with many Le Labo tester fragrances, Le Labo brand items (candles, hair care, lotions, merch), is nicely decorated, and has a very friendly and helpful staff member. One of the attractive selling features of Le Labo is, that they offer a 20% discount on refills, right on premises. Thank you, Le Labo, for the convenience of making purchases and I'll see you in the future, when I will be visiting for refills.

Friday, 20th March 2026 Flatiron district…read more New York, NY Being one who is allergic to many things. I was extremely happy to discover Le Labo, Santal 33. It's been my scent entre nous for at least a decade. No sneezing! This shop in Flatiron is so convenient and I can get my personal bottles in my rotation of the glorious Santal 33 scent refilled every time at 20% discount. Le Labo is pricey, however you definitely get what you pay for. Worth every scent. I also order their long lasting gorgeous fragrant candles online. Thank you so much!

A mini-department store in Koreatown that caters to Asians --…read more Cosmetics, accessories, etc. Going out of business... Even the fixtures are for sale.