They were announcing on the announcer that they close in 5 minutes at 8:50PM when they close in 10 minutes. That is such a lame way to get customers to go. I purposely stayed until they hit 8:55PM to see what they would say and all they said is we close in 3 minutes. That is terrible though like really? Just because of that I gave them a bad review. You are not supposed to close before your actually closing time. Smh. read more

I don't think I was as disappointed in this place so much as I was disappointed in Yelp for giving me the idea to go here to begin with. Yes, it is essentially a Japanese 99 cent store - but no, the items are not of high quality OR as cutesey as I was lead to believe. And when I say cutesey, I mean cutesey. I was expecting over-the-top cute to go with my already overtly feminine home decor. What these reviews actually mean is that you can get a lot of brightly colored housewares - the cute factor is lacking. Were I to outfit chez Aimee in these items, the result would be garish to say the least. It all might look okay in a college dorm aside a second-hand Oriental rug, though. The range of kitchen goods and containers for organization is vast, but the quality is poor. The cooking utensils would definitely not withstand a quick toss of your breakfast skillet served up in a cast iron pan - unless you prefer melted plastic to melted cheese. I picked up a few items, but if you're looking for something that's durable that you'd like to use in the freezer, fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, tread lightly. And just forget about spill-proof lids. If you're looking for Japanese items like soy sauce dishes, side bowls, and chopsticks, this place is a solid alternative to Mitsuwa. If you're looking for housewares that will stand the test of time, you're far better off going to a discount store like TJ Maxx to get department store quality bins that won't fray and fall apart in weeks. In reality, I should have just read Sidney S's review and stayed away. read more

I can't bring myself to one star Daiso. I just can't. I love all the stuff that this classy discount store has to offer. Their kitchen products help me organize and make my life a little easier. Their stationary and little grab bags make for excellent party favors and thank you gifts for my daughter's teachers. And the SNACKS! The yummy Japanese snacks that other Asian markets like to jack up the prices on. This Daiso fails miserably. It is not on par with its San Gabriel or San Francisco counterparts. The stationary section is dismal and parts of the store looked ransacked. The worst was the in-you-face "we're closing in 5 minutes" announcement. I have never heard such an aggressive and snarky tone while addressing customers and I have never seen a store make such an effort to push customers out five minutes before they close. I know it's Saturday night and the young staff want to get you the hell outta there so they can get off work and hit the club, but they need to be more subtle about it. read more

DOLLAR YEN STORE IN USA!!! =) When we were in Japan ... we loved stopping in on the 100 Yen stores ... always had super cute and useful items. Was totally excited to see Daiso expand in the US. Stuff here is actually $1.50 NOT 1 dollar...unless otherwise stated. Like any good er... Target store, you cannot go in there and start to pick up items you don't need. I had to exercise extreme will power and rationalize only getting what was needed -- a little trash can, some lanterns, yarn, hair tie, tand a few little knick knacks for the cats. Where I got stuck in the most -- the crafts and containers section ... goes on and on and on...O__________o Ohhh.. and I also bought 15 picture frames. hehe. I envy my in laws for having a Daiso, Mitsuwa, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joes, Home Goods, H Mart all in their city. LUCKY. And all so close to Disneyland.. maybe I should move here, too. read more

Seriously the best!!! And $1.50?!?!? STEAL! I was able to find SO MANY THINGS for home organization. Simply amazing. While trying to unpack and organize my kitchen, I hopped on Pinterest and found 1000+ pictures of what I wanted my kitchen to look like. I started to brainstorm where I could get these things so that I wouldn't be bankrupt after doing this kitchen organization project. I was driving to get a bagel and saw Daiso. I walked in amazed and found pretty much everything I needed. I got containers to organize my tupperware, containers for sauces and condiments, fridge organization items, spray bottles to store my home-made cleansers, extension poles to put in the cabinets to hang spray bottles, glassware to make succulents planters, and much much more. I'll definitely be back! read more

**All sales are final and credit card accepted with minimum purchase of $10.** My initial reaction was everything was inexpensive and the quality was decent. The store is aisles of $1.50 items (unless otherwise marked) of home goods to snacks, this place has almost everything. A person can spend an hour just browsing through all the random stuff and spend more than they expected because of the price. The store is also painted barf pink. I was almost tempted to buy a instant boob gag toy. read more

Close your eyes and imagine the fobbiest place you can ever dream of full of lucky cat statues, 43 kinds of rice tupperware and bags and bags of Hi Chew. Now open them and feast your eyes upon the aisles of totally useless but most awesome cheapest Asian crap extravaganza you can ever imagine. I kid you not, the second you walk in you are blasted with an explosion of pink and cheap plastic and tools for things you didn't even know you needed a tool for and it's all so glorious and so wonderful. And did I mention cheap? Granted if you were trying to find some Crate and Barrel quality china for your million dollar OC home, I would back out slowly, but if you just want something functional (and most likely covered in hearts, flowers and/or broken Engrish) than Daiso is like the Ikea on steroids for your domestic needs. It's like Daiso raped your mind and knew that you wanted a plastic container in the shape of a banana that looks like a banana to HOLD a mother effing banana. It also has the coolest beauty supplies. I don't think I've ever scoured a store so meticulously and spent less than $30. FYI - to date I have purchased and consumed at least 122 pieces of Hi Chew from this store. read more

My friends and I love this place. I introduced my friend to this place and she said it was waaaay better than the dollar store. Good quality and all. You always walk into this store buying stuff you don't need lol. Everything's $1.50 unless listed. Some are $3, or more...they're tagged if they're not 1.50 They sell cosmetics, school supplies, gardening, kitchen supplies, laundry stuff, snacks, etc you name it. You can find a lot of random stuff in this store. Some are pretty useful too. Remember to bring cash if you spend less than $10. Also, for credit cards, they only accept Visa and Mastercard. Lastly, it's all pretty much final sale when you purchase. No returns or exchanges. read more

So let's say you're a college kid and you want relatively cheap goods for your new dorm/apartment. What do you do? After all, you're a college kid in debt. You've got textbooks per quarter, food, utility, etc. Wait, all goods in Daiso are $1.50, unless otherwise marked? So could I potentially get new pots for my kitchen, new mugs/bowls, shower supplies, and anything else that catches my eye, for a pretty decent price? -- Yep! You're in luck. The goods that you're looking for are pretty cheap. I mean, $1.50 is less than a pencil in some cases. You could get something worth much more than a pencil for a cheaper price. I came here to get some gloves, a mug for my dorm, some trays to store paper, snacks (although do beware if these can expire), stylus for my brother's DS, and so much more. It's a nice place to just wander around too, after going to Mitsuwa or something and you just want to walk around. Each item was $1.50, so you can do the math. When you want some cute but affordable items, be sure to check Daiso out. It's worth the trip! The store is also organized pretty well, so it isn't like Forever 21 and impossible to figure out where certain items are located. read more

LOVE Daiso!! They have locations all over Japan and several in Northern California, but a store has FINALLY come to SoCal! As others have mentioned it is basically a 99cents (100yen in Japan) store, except most everything costs $1.50. There are tons of stuff for home, kitchen, beauty, food, stationary and even pets and garden. The quality is generally quite good and everything is very cute. The real plus over your other 99 cent/dollar stores is that Daiso is super clean and organized. How very Japanese! read more

[ Japanese 99cent Store ] Same concept as the 99c store...BUT BETTER! because Japanese things are cuter and better quality...so I'm told Walked in here on accident because my dad insisted it was a grocery store...only to regret it 5 seconds later because he knew he couldn't drag me and my mommy back out. Everything is "$1.50 unless marked otherwise" In the cashier line, there's a mini wall of "Big Sale" things...$1.00 The cash line is many times faster than the credit cards line. NOTE: No returns/exchanges Don't get too excited and get everything that looks cute because it WILL add up! Pick it up and think...do I really need this? Could I get this for a better deal elsewhere? (i.e. Perfect bamboo comb I've been looking for - buy. 2 hair-ties vs. a whole pack at target - don't buy) read more

So I heard about this place and how cheap everything is. The Japanese version of the 99 cent store, so I decided to check it out. I read all the reviews to prepare myself...budget in mind and off we went. The BF and I literally walked down every single aisle, checking out every little funny and quirky items they have. Yes, all the reviews and rumors are true. It's very pink, everything is $1.50 unless noted, lots of cute gadgets, stationaries, and funky items you'd expect from a Japanese store. Yes, the minimum credit card purchase is $10 and there are two lines, one for CC and one for cash only. You can literally spend hours here if you want to buy fun little gifts to give away or kitchen supplies. i love how cheap their dishes are! i mean, i think they are IKEA quality and it's sufficient for budget minded consumers who don't need extravagant kitchenware. i stuck to my budget, actually half of what i budgeted for, and walked out with a bunch of cute stuff! read more

Foam swords iPhone cords Toe socks by the pound Dinnerware I don't care Too busy grabbing ramen Kitchen knives And ugly ties Snack you can't pronounce Stocking stuffers Fill your cupboards Wish they sold some wine Just your luck Pay a buck and buy pretty much whatever I'm out of time and things to rhyme and so ends this endeavor. read more

This is the first Daiso I've ever been to. I always went to this Daiso before the one in El Toro opened up. They are all pretty much the same to be honest. It's a great place to buy gifts or just to explore and kill time. It's always super clean and organized and the prices are super low. I came here for a little bit to buy a white elephant gift for less than $5. I walked out with some really soft socks, a cute key chain and some yummy dark chocolate mushroom shaped candies. My white elephant turned out to be a hit, like I said it's great for gifts at a low price. read more

everything is a buck fifty unless priced otherwise. good god, i swear it looked like hello kitty puked all over this place. its super pink bright in the store. i feel like if you're a guy who walks into this store, you need to hand over your man card... ASAP. they have a lot of random junk for sale. candy, snacks, glassware, toys, drinks, house hold items. etc, you name it, and they'll probably have it. honestly, its just like a girly and more clean 99 cent or dollar store. the one night, i went (which was a week after its grand opening) the store was still packed! lines were everywhere. and by closing time, the line to pay for your items were longer than the lines at disneyland... i kid you not. parking isn't too bad... read more

I walked in and got harassed by the pink-ness of everything. I ended up walking out with two large bags of stuff. The selection is excellent and the pricing is retardedly cheap. I am definitely coming back here. My only complaint is that they sell granny panties for $4.00. read more

Love this place! Better quality and variety of items than the 99 cent store. Everything is $1.50 but still very cheap! I love buying hair scrunchies, toiletries, massagers, baskets, and now Christmas decorations! The only thing I didn't like was that this place is very confusing and aisles are not clearly marked. You will have to go through each aisle to find what you are looking for! I asked the employee and she wasn't even sure! This place is always busy and lines can get pretty long. The parking lot is a mess with Mitsuwa market and all the new restaurants! Beware of parking and plenty of bad drivers! Great place for gifts, household items, toiletries, stationary, school supplies, etc. I would not recommend their food items or beauty products (quality is what you pay for!). Definitely an affordable alternative to items at Mitsuwa Market! read more

Daiso is like the Japanese Dollar Store. Just WAY better! $1.50 notebooks... hair-ties... cleaning supplies... holiday decorations, etc. I love Daiso! I purchased tons of cleaning supplies and organizing items here. From dishwashing rubber gloves to containers and tupperware, this place has an amazing selection if you're on a budget. Even when I'm not shopping for something specific, I always pop my head in here after CVS or Ralph's. And i usually leave with a couple items hehe. I bought the cutest little straws the other day. They had the classic red stripes that are perfect for my food blog photos. Items like this would easily be $5 in a Michael's Craft Store. Obviously you can't find everything here but if you pick and choose you can definitely save a little here and there with a trip to Daiso! Daiso has a split line for checkout. Basically one line for cash only and another line for credit cards and debit. Credit cards need a minimum of $10. Which isn't hard, because you'll easily find 8 items here you think you'll absolutely need! haha. read more

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I wrote about the Daiso in San Francisco, and I figured that would be the last time I would Yelp about it. I was wrong. Damn you, Daiso. It just keeps pulling me back in.. Essentially everything is $1.50. Let that sink in. Seriously. Every college students dream really. It should be every American's dream to shop in a store where everything is a buck-fifty, but that's a different rant for a different day. They have everything you could possibly think of buying, and millions more that you would never think of making. Along with the cutest dining ware you pretty much will ever see, Daiso is an exercise in imagination and frugality. That sentence sounds so pretentious, but I'm going to keep it. I was going to buy a few electronics on Amazon (my go to place for cheap electronics), but I found them here! Auxiliary cable for my car to listen to my iPod? Check. iPod charging cable? Check. Car charger? Check. This place is awesome. The walls are all bright pink, and the place is huge. Biggest Daiso in California I believe? I will probably end up going here an upwards of twenty or thirty times this next semester. If you somehow go here and don't buy anything, you are the craziest person in the world and I don't care to meet you. TIPS: -- They take cards, as well as cash. They have separate lines for each, how smart is that? -- Even the nearby Japanese businesses use Daiso for their bowls, plates, and spoon. That's an endorsement if there ever was one :) read more

Squealed like a little schoolgirl when I found out they opened one in SoCal. Oh how I have missed you Daiso! I swear I could stay there and look at everything! I might not have a need for everything but I will find a need for it goddamit! I'm also very glad they have a card payment option now. No need to carry cash on me at all times! Needless to say: ME GUSTA! Only thing left is to open one in LA! Maybe SGV area? read more

When you first walk in the door, you'll be hit by pink! The store is so pink! Then you'll see aisles and aisles of stuff, like at your typical dollar store, except this stuff is a lot cuter! I love this place! This is one of my favorite places I can think of just to kill time. They have the most random knick knacks for $1.50, like rice scoopers that stand by themselves, foldable doggy bowls, and garlic peelers. Some items do cost a little more. There are separate lines depending on whether you pay by cash or credit. I believe the cash line goes a little faster. read more

Me and my two granddaughters were shopping in Daiso, and this wasn't our first time, either. It was around 4:00 - 4:30, November 23rd, 2020. First of all, they didn't have social distancing guidelines, they had rude customer service, and I should know, I worked in customer service in my time. And then the cashier, Sachiko, started giving me attitude and her behavior was total disrespect, ignorance, and she was putting us down and attacking us, and not answering my questions at all, and she overcharged me. She was completely refusing the expected customer service in California. I felt so terrible and I did not want to stay there for another moment, I definitely will not go back again and I need an official apology, and an explanation from the daiso management. It definitely was up to the maximum level of unbelievable and unprofessional experience. read more

Daiso is the Japanese version of the dollar store, but honestly, much nicer and sophisticated. Everything in the store is $1.50, unless otherwise specified. They had some nice trinkets including some nice containers. Honestly, I came here to purchase an ice tray that has a cover on it. Seriously, not only does it have a cover on it, it was an ice try that had indentations for mini ice cubes. When you checkout, there are two lines: one line for cash, and the other line for credit card purchases over $10. read more

Most everything is $1.50 (plus tax) and you can spend a solid 2 hours in here looking at everything! I've been here a couple of times just killing time, not even planning to buy anything. And when I find something I want, $1.50 isn't going to break the bank! It gets pretty crowded and the aisles aren't very wide, so be prepared to get a little more friendly with the other strangers in the store than you'd like to. The quality of the items seem to be ok. I think the location in Daly City is a lot bigger with more to see, but this one does the job. I even did my white elephant shopping here and pretty much stocked someone's kitchen up with new sets of kitchenware! They have 2 check-out lines. One for cash only and the other for $10 or more with credit card. Choose wisely because you don't want to have to get back in the other line! read more

I LOVE shopping in stores like these because everything is $1.50! I like the cute little papers and cheap utensils (although not everything is 1.50$) and this place is great to get little things that you need at home or some snacks/chips/candy for you tummy! Pretty large store, but avoid weekends and evening hours when there are crowds. Cash only (Credit/debit 10$ minimum) read more

Awesome store that sells the largest and most random selection of items for cheap prices. Some select items cost more (the highest I noticed was $3.00?), so don't be an one of those crazy people that throw tantrums that it's false advertising at the register when you realize one of your items costs more. The walls of this store are frightening pink, but it's fun to look at all the random stuff they sell. I managed to get a fairly size whiteboard here for my cubicle at work for $3.00 and at Target they had one half the size with a dry erase board marker for $6.00! I felt like throwing that out there haha. Oh and they have two lines, one for cash and the other for card which is great since sometimes the cash line gets crazy. I guess there's some benefits out of not carrying cash :p read more

Usually love this place! It gets really packed with people and people can be really stupid and rude- typical Irvine. **All of their dollar candy/snacks are expired goodies, fyi. read more

I love this place but got scared when I see the warning signs all around the store. Today, I bought a snack that had a very scary warning. So please please take care when you buy edibles from here and cookware here. Just read all labels before read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Irvine, California

LOVE THIS PLACE! Why isn't this place all over So. Cal? I love everything about this place and I have only been here once. There's 99 cents store, and there's Daiso. Daiso qualities are obviously better than 99 cent store qualities, and true to its Asian roots, everything is cutesy and comes in pink, baby blue, lime green, and orange. Here I found all kinds of things, even the felting needles! Everything is beautiful in addition to being cheap. I had 9 items with me on my way out and it only ran me $14.55. :) It's all the stuff I need that normally cost from $3 to $8 too. I'm definitely coming back. They also sell gardening supplies, so I'll be back for my herb garden supplies. read more

Dayam, Gina! This place is PINK! Instant headache and Instant ramen all in the same place. This store is a fantastic conglomeration of random bits that nobody really needs and yet, everyone who walks in (including me) will find every justification to buy a crapload of manufactured plastics in various sizes and shapes. I really do enjoy coming here despite the magenta migraine. It's a trap but in a fun and amusing way, sort of like a shark in a funny hat. There are too many things here to list so I'll just say that if you need random odds and ends, you really should come here. Prices are low (generally $1.50 for everything with a few exceptions) and the quality is pretty good depending on what you get. Cashiers are what you'd expect at a $1.50 store. If you're in the plaza and have a few minutes and a few dollars to burn, take a walk into Diaso. You may not find anything you need but you'll definitely walk out thinking to yourself, "I might need to come back here again." Have fun, and don't forget the Tylenol read more

I really like this location. After stopping by a few times I had to write about the experience from today. This Japanese discount/dollar store is nice from the outside to in. MOST DOLLAR STORES ARE REFLECTED BY THEIR NAME: INEXPENSIVE, LOWER QUALITY, AND QUESTIONABLE TO UNMENTIONED CUSTOMER SERVICE. DAISO PROVES ALL 'DOLLAR' STORES WRONG! On every occasion this store has: -snacks -cool stuff for kids -kitchenware -school stuff -pet stuff -car stuff (cleaning/scents) -make up etc etc... Inside it is: -well kept -clean -organized -interesting -FUN (I like the random Japanese stuff) Whether you're bored or just looking around in the area do stop by. Today, my sister and I experienced the best service. She was in the make-up aisle and needed "stickers for her nails", or something like that. Only like 2 left and asked one of the assistants for help. You can tell her English was okay, but she went all the way to the back for a while and brought an entire rack of the stickers. MAGNIFICENT. FIRST-CLASS. She sincerely was overjoyed that she found what my sister was looking for. Then was called to help in the front to wrap some glass dishes. We tried to wave on the way out to reciprocate her kindness and possibly see a name-tag but no luck! WANTED FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: -Middle-aged Asian woman -about 5'0 -Short short black hair. Crew cut -Smiles a lot read more

Imagine a Sanrio store and a 99cent store having a baby and you got Daiso. Everything is $1.50 (unless priced otherwise on the item). They have everything from mouse pads to wrapping paper to kitchen tools. AND EVERYTHING IS $1.50? That's the true definition of a steal. Granted the stuff you're buying isn't top notch stuff you would get at the original price, the products work! I would say this is similar to IKEA in terms of quality and the ambiance is like a pink hello kitty store. Come at your own discretion boys (or with a girl). read more

Daiso is the largest franchise of 100-yen shops in Japan owned by Daiso Sangyo Corp. With its establishment in Singapore, everything is priced at only $1.50 to $2 - ranging from lots of household items, toys, daily necessities to fashion accessories that are sure to fit within your budget. There are all kinds of Japanese items for purchase at this store. They have little lunch boxes and cute wrapping papers and candies and dishes and trinkets. The prices are reasonable. The wrapping paper had english written all over that made no sense. You can purchase plates with english sentences that make no sense- one said something about friends under snow. It was hilarious. I'm here and I'm hooked... read more

This was the first time that we have went to this Daiso Japan in Irvine. It has an amazing assortment of goodies from Japan. There are little notebooks, pens, pencils, and tons of other things. You can get many ideas and can pickup many things by just browsing the aisles. It was fairly crowded when we went there on a Thursday night. They do have a policy of all sales are final so they don't take returns or exchanges. They also have a minimum of $10 for credit card sales and only take MasterCard or Visa. We do plan to return soon to see what other ideas and items we may end up buying. read more

This place is AWESOME! You can seriously find ANYTHING here!!! It's not cash only which is great! Everything is final sale however. I bought 2 sets of headphones here and they work great! (I get a little sketchy about buying electronics for so cheap..but they do their job!) I've bought chips and candy here--they were all great! Basically I just want to let you all know that just because it's $1.50 doesn't mean it's expired or disgusting or rotting or defected! It's perfectly good merchandise that's priced at a great price! :) read more

Cool cheap Japanese stuff. Most of the stuff here are priced at $1.50. No returns, refunds or exchanges. $10 minimum for credit card purchases. But you would be very surprised for the stuff you can get for a buck fifty. Granted, the stuff you will see here will probably get the job done, but not as as effective because of the cheap materials, but hey, it's only $1.50. Some items are priced slightly higher than $1.50, but still, you can get a lot of household items, candy, stationary items, batteries, bowls, plates, etc etc. The list goes on. It's worth coming in here and getting some cheap stuff. read more

I love every daiso everywhere but I feel like this one is one of the larger ones and always has everything in stock! Everything here is $1.50 unless marked otherwise and the cashiers will always remind you if the item is not $1.50. My motto here is that it's so cheap you might as well buy it! I've bought a huge variety of stuff here- utensils, home cleaning aids, make up, snacks, socks, even a picnic cloth! And the quality is pretty good too for how cheap it is! Snacks are delicious and from Japan :) my favorite thing here is their eyebrow pencil. I stock up on a couple everytime I run out. I've tried Anastasia brow wiz ($21) and honestly... I like daisos better ($1.50) Ps $10 minimum for cards! read more

Yep. Can't get any better than these prices and the variety of everyday essentials and more. You could pay in cash or credit. The checkout is uber efficient and the prices are generally all $1.50 unless marked. If you want to save money, come here. Some great finds are: winter gloves, roasting aluminum pans, kitchen sponges, desk inbox trays and accessories, gift bags and bowls. Spend less. Save more! read more

It's like the 99 cent store had sex with the Sanrio store and this was their love child. SERIOUSLY where was this place when I lived in Irvine!!!! I spent a good two hours in this place looking at everything I could possibly need to make my life more convenient without compromising my love of cutesy things. The Japanese are geniuses, not just saying that because my fiance is Japanese. They have all kinds of things here from stationary, to home goods, to gardening tools and cosmetics, etc. The store is huge, I wonder how often they change their inventory.. Some things I picked up, to give you an idea of what they have: Bookends with emoticon cutouts cute lunch boxes with forks storage boxes for spices white out tape shaped like a penguin a basket covered with pretty fabric (to keep things organized on the bathroom counter) teapot for loose leaf tea waterproof slippers floral patterned serving tray hot pink head phones bunny and bear shaped cookie cutters multicolored dry erase markers Totally coming back here when I'm back in California! read more

I know everyone is going to be upset about this, but I have to give this Daiso location 3 stars. Why? -Products are great! I'm here frequently to buy small items at a much more affordable price compared to big name stores. -I understand that this is a dollar store, but there are so many times that the lanes are messy and crowded with items that it's hard to get around. -The lines are SLOW. I have small panic attacks and standing in one place for an extended period of time are one of the triggers for my panic attacks. Every single time I've been here to purchase an item I have had a panic attack waiting in line because they are SO SLOW! Simply opening up an extra register in the cash line and one in the card line would help out so much! Or the cashiers can work actively? I'm not sure. The new Daiso branch in Santa Ana is much cleaner and organized! I would definitely check that store out instead! read more