O M G! this place is heaven!! man I was they had this in SD, I mean we have a marukai and I thought that was big but then I came here. WOW!! I basically felt like a kid at a candy store but instead no candy but full of stuff! When I entered I noticed a lot of pink and I was kind of blinded by that as well as overwhelmed by all the stuff... It's pretty much like a 99cents store but better!! I love these type of stores! It's cheap too like $1.50! Can't beat that... so many options and I didn't want to go too crazy but sometimes you can't help it haha. But good thing I didn't do too much of a damage just spent around $20ish. Such a cool store and I will definitely come back when I'm around the area! read more

I love that EVERYTHING is $1.50. I got out of this place with SO MUCH STUFF! It was amazeballs. I got bowls, chopsticks, cleaning supplies, veggie peelers, bento accessories... all for less than $20! The store is initially overwhelming, being very busy and very pink. Plan to be in here for a while as its really a treasure hunt. Also, its a great lpace to find small knick knacks that you would get at a Wal Mart or 99 Cent Store, but Daiso is better quality. read more

Love this store! Everything is $1.50 except for specially marked items. The great thing about this dollar store is that you can find much higher quality items than at your typical dollar store. I love their beauty products, craft section, and organization section. I could spend hours in the store looking through everything. Only reason I am marking my rating down to 4 stars is because their checkout line needs some improvement. read more

Pretty cool place to stop by. Its like the 99 cent store but a little better. Some of the stuff is better quality while other arent. I say stop by its doesnt hurt to try you might pick up something nice for cheap!! They have all sorts of stuff kitchen ware, arts and crafts, beauty stuff, hardware, and electronics! read more

My kind of store! It's wall to wall pink filled with stuff from home decor, personal hygiene products, stationary, school supplies, organization trays and so much more. Best part of all, everything is only $1.50. read more

Came in to kill some time between appts. Found a few items I can use at home. Ran into some weirdo who probably has an Asian fetish :-P, and left fairly unscathed financially (about 22 dollars) and psychologically (there's WAY too much pink in here for my own good). Ha!! read more

Tried to buy something. But they had two lines, one for cash the other debit. They couldn't take my debit card and the debit line doesn't take cash. Anyhow check out is too complicated, otherwise, it seems like a nice place. read more

I felt sorry to this store when I stepped into the store on Sat. Where is the crowd they had few months ago when they first open?? After treated rudely by a male employee with a black apron, I left the store right away with my shopping basket behind and telling myself no way I will be back. He seem like a supervisor/management level but no name tag -- a way to get away from getting complaint?? Obviously, ECONOMY IS NOT THE BLAME FOR THE DOWNHILL BUSINESS of this store. read more

I am always excited to go to this store and it sometimes gets a little overwhelming because everything is $1.50, everything is so cute and everything could be so useful (though I don't really need it). I think this store is a perfect place if you want to get the very basics of moving into a new place or want to get little gifts for someone. I swear, this place is like E-Bay and 99 Cent Store combined, but better! I've come into this store several times now and have gotten too many items to even list. The employees are very nice and helpful, I just wish their cake boxes were bigger! read more

Wayyyy worse then target.... everything is soo cheap you get all this stuff you don't need.... this place is crack I keep going back

Not very big but adequately well-stocked with stuff that I do not desperately/urgently/critically need but still end up buying anyway, such as a pair of fleece socks to be worn indoors at night, panda sushi rice mold, black q-tips... UKWIM. read more

Amazing unique store with fun stuff. I felt like I was back shopping in the Japan shopping districts. LOVE!!!

Love to shop here. Love this Daiso more than the one in Hacienda. Much better and bigger. There are so many items to choose from. Convenient location. I will definitely be back when i am in the Irvine area! read more

Wooohoooo!! How I miss this store!. It's not your average dollar store. It's filled with cute and more cute Japanese odds and ends products. They have an array of colorful stationery, pens, pencil cases, you name any office supplies, they carry it. The home aisle is great to find unique cutters, ceramics, utensils. They have Japanese snacks that are decently priced than Hmart. Just a cute place to shop and won't prices here won't put a big dent in my wallet especially for kids. read more

So so so freaking happy when they first opened this Daiso! Whenever I go back home to NorCal, I always make sure I stop by Daiso so I can stock up on fake eyelashes and cotton pads! Everything is $1.50 unless they state otherwise. Daiso is definitely a step up from your regular dollar store! Only warning about this place is that it's really pink inside but you get used to it pretty quickly. read more

My favorite shop for cute home and decorative items!! From notebooks and masking tape to aroma oil, sweets, socks, ceramic plates or baking items. I discovered this place in Japan Town San Francisco, and a little bit later I found out that they were opening a new location in Irvine! Every time I go, I end up buying something. It easy to always find something that you want to take home with you, and it's only $1.5! read more

The parking lot for this plaza reminds me of Walmart... Always a game of dodge the Toyota or Lexus coming at you at 25 mph. This is the best dollar store by far though and they have a great craft supply selection. There's a $10 minimum when using a credit card and no limit for debit. The separate lines for cash and card customers seems kind of unnecessary and more tedious than helpful IMO. Still my go to place for household things though! This place is like target... You come for a couple things you need but end up coming home with bags around both arms. read more

I finished with all my Christmas stocking stuffers. Everything I got was only $1.50 and I got all our favorite Japanese Candy...including the Botan Rice Candy! What a deal and fun place to shop with a great variety of stuff. read more

My boyfriend wants to get a bowls for his work. so he can eat noodles there. it is a decent prices for everything there.

Daiso, how I love thee... Let me count the ways... I have found everything from tiffany blue scissors to rainbow hatboxes, from felting craft materials to pink glue guns, from eyelashes and glue to high quality super sharp (pink) sushi knives, from thigh high furry socks to baby pink knitted booty shorts, from sets of 10 colored gel pens to pink gardening tools, from all of the colorful stacking shelves that are organizing the shoes in my closet to mirrored cosmetic trays -- all those things and more for $1.50 each. I go here once a week at least just to check out the newest swag. Daiso, you are a pink paradise in a world of gray. read more

This place is pretty cool! It's pretty much a 99cent store instead most of the stuff is a $1.99. They have many home necessities, which are of good quality. The only sucky part would be that there candy section should be bigger!! I wish they would carry green tea kitkats!! read more

Cute. Useful. Pink. I loved daiso ever since I have stumbled upon one. Sorry that I waited only till now to write a review because you have given me a lot of things I need..and don't need, but its only 1.50! so how can i resist? If you want something make sure you have cash but if you purchase more that $10 then credit card is good to go! thats probably why I had ended up with buying a few things I don't really need. read more

At first I was like "wth is Daiso?", and most importantly, "Do they have food in it?". OH geez talk about walking out with handful of stuff you don't even need from the first place! Those with hoarding problem should never have any business at Daiso. You've been warned! 1) Lots of pink stuff. 2) Lots of cute, interesting stuff. 3) All for $1.50, occasionally $3-4 items. 4) Have snacks and sodas. 5) Crazily packed. 6) I don't even.... PROFIT!!!! read more

I've been wanting to try this place since its grand opening a few weeks ago and finally had the chance to come here today. Monday late afternoon, not packed at all and didn't have to wait in line for the cashier. Score! Store's new and very clean, but I saw a number of shelves that needed major restocking. I'm sure people have been bombarding the place to pick up bargains, so fairly understandable. Other than that, I'm stoked that Daiso has ventured it's way into Irvine. The store carries a variety of items for $1.50 unless otherwise marked. So don't come into find anything of high high quality. The store offers a lot of household items like plates, cups, container boxes, baking necessities, etc. They also carry an entire aisle of cheap hair & beauty products which I enjoyed. Those who aren't familiar with Asian beauty products like double eyelid stickers, faceball roller, and etc, you are in for a surprise. And most importantly, they have a pretty vast selection of Japanese candy! Walked in pretty hyped about the place and walked about a satisfied customer eager to try her new faceball roller. Definitely not an everyday shopping place, but its interesting selection of products will have me coming back! read more

Lots of cool stuff! They have snacks, cosmetics, decor, clothes, art supplies etc. Great if you like Japanese things but don't want to pay much. read more

This place has everything you could possibly need/want for a college dorm packed into one store with everything priced at $1.50. Be prepared to be blinded by pink walls, cutesy Japanese art, and tons and tons of multicolored items that only could be imported from Tokyo. If you like Japanese snacks there's also a section where you can buy a whole bunch of different foods (again for $1.50 only). read more

T and I stumbled upon Daiso when we walked around after dinner. It was a pleasant surprise. We both love this place now! It also feels like being back in Asia. They have such a huge variety of items, there's a good chance you'll find what you're looking for. Food, makeup/skin care products, kitchen stuff, socks, school supplies, cleaning supplies, laundry bags, and the list goes on! Only downside is that they don't accept returns, but for $1.50, I won't complain too much. Thanks, Daiso! read more

I love this store. It reminds of the old Maruka 98 cent store we had in Fountain Valley. So much cute Japanese stuff for $1.50. I try to go every two weeks because their inventory changes that quickly. It's clean and the workers are nice. If you're into kawaii and/or Japanese style, you must come here. read more

I love this store! Its so cheap only $1.50 or marked other wise. i needed some camping utensils and was able to get it here for crazy cheap. WAY BETTER THAN THE 99CENT STORE!! Also got some cute and simple makeup containers/holders. I could walk around this cute pink store for hours checking each aisle if i need something or not and it doesn't matter cuz its so cheap that even if u don't like it at least you wont feel bad for paying for it hah! read more

Beware. Even though this is a japanese 1.50 cent store the items are not all made in japan. The quality of the item are much better than your average 99 cent store. It's a fun store to browse around. They have a variety of japanese snacks, stationery, clay, cups, bento boxes. The bento boxes were only 1.50! I bought a bento box at Marukai and it was 10 dollars. Anyway, if you were searching up this store to look for squishies. The last time I checked they didn't have any squishies. I was disappointed to. :( read more

Are you ready to buy oodles and stuff that you don't need for pennies on the dollar? Then this is the place for you. Love it.

Oh my. I thought I loved the Daiso in Berkeley, but this one is two or three times its size AND takes credit card for purchases over $10!!! Your typical Asian store with a zillion random convenience items, all priced at $1.50. read more

So this place is pretty big and it's an awesome place to find cute Japanese stuff or if you like cooking, fairly good, but cheap cooking supplies. When you walk into the store it is VERY VERY pink, and they have just about everything that you could want to decorate, cook, or clean with. read more

YES! I love Daiso!!! I've been looking for a Japanese style dollar store and finally found it here. While it's not exactly a dollar but they have a very decent selection of household items. I got 7 items for $10 and they're exactly what I want. Stuff like the small squeegee that I can't find in regular stores and cheap laundry bags. They also have clever little things like a gyoza making kit (though I'd rather buy ready made gyozas). Minimum $10 purchase for credit cards. read more

I really do like it here! Got a lot of cool stuff for just $1.50 ea item. Bought mostly stuff for my apartment so it was cools. Some stuff aren't worth $1.50 but still a deal here! :) read more

It's like the 99cent store of Japan! But it's $1.50! Practically 99% of the items they have in the store are $1.50 unless marked otherwise. Most expensive item I saw was was $7 so still VERY cheap. Also, the store walls are PINK! Pink walls + $1.50 = happy customers. Well, me anyway. Some of the snacks are more expensive compared to other stores but honestly, you are so wrapped up that everything is $1.50 that you think that candy is cheaper. Mind trick! Though IT IS a great place to stock up on kitchen things like plates, bowls, cups, etc. I think it's my favorite section. I wanted to buy so many things but I didnt need them. They take visa/mastercard only with a $10 minimum purchase. read more

You don't know how many things you need for your house until you come here and find all sorts of gadgets for next to nothing! I spent so much time in here and came out with stuff I didn't know existed, but all of a sudden really needed. I mean, who doesn't want containers that can shape your boiled eggs into cute little animals?! read more

LOVED this place! From the moment I entered I felt like a kid in a candy store, not knowing where to start looking because everything looked so interesting, & for a dollar & fifty cents for most items, I felt like I wanted to buy everything. I only had 1/2 hour to shop, but I think I did pretty good. I bought face rollers, shoe deodorizers, pretty Japanese eyeglass cases, mesh travel bags in two sizes, purse holders, potpourri, cute shower caps, kiddie wash sponges & cat toys - all for $50 & I left with a HUGE bag. I would've bought more if I had more time...or more space in my suitcase. Can't wait to go back again! Oh & FYI, they have separate lines for cash paying & debit/credit cards. They also do not accept $100 bills so bring smaller bills with you. The cashier I had was very nice & explained this to me, since I was a first timer. read more

This place is amazing and almost everything is $1.50!!!. They have everything from kitchen accessaries to sowing supplies, all kinds of trinkets and goodies for amazing prices. They are a must see! read more

oh Daiso where have you been all my life. This is basically a 99 yen store for those who have been to Japan you know what I'm talking about. I have found so many things in this store I thought I would never see outside of Asia. The prices are right and there is new stock all the time. When I hit the market I always go to Daiso too! Man I really really love this hot pink of a Japanese mess store! It is legit and I am in love seriously love. read more