Daiso literally has everything and anything you need at a super affordable price! Most items are $1.75 and you can buy everything from cute stickers to gardening supplies to beauty products to food and snacks and everything in between. The El Toro location is always clean, bright and well stocked. I like coming to this Daiso because parking is easy and the store is really big and the staff is always friendly and helpful. There are a lot of other stores and food options in this plaza so it makes shopping here a one stop shop. read more

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For me, Daiso is like my Target where I'll always walk out with more than I intended to purchase. Most items are priced at $1.75. Some items are priced higher depending on quality or function, but they have price sheets next to those items to indicate that it could cost more. For this visit, I did have a list of items I was interested in and was able to find such as, squeeze bottle for condiments, small mesh strainer, tempura paper liner and tongs. What I bought on impulse was the robe indoor house slippers, bear squeaky dog toy, card holder and a koi fish reusable bag. Their dog toys are perfect for my Pancake. She's obsessed with the bear since it squeaks and has soft limbs for her to chew on. They surprisingly hold up well with light play/chew, but most of the dog toys in our home are from Daiso. The only thing I couldn't find was the oil absorbing pads for used cooking oils. After frying, I used to throw a couple of those pads into a pan and it would soak up any remaining oil to toss in the trash. Was really useful to keep on hand, but I haven't found it in awhile. Besides that, I'm always happy to visit a Daiso and will be back soon. read more

Daiso - Squeaky Bear Toy - Discount Store Near Me - Lake Forest, California

All Daisos have many things in common. The best service, well stocked, well organized shelves. Super bright and clean store and great selection of Japanese products that you can think about. Value wise some items are expensive and we all know made in Japan on the product, it brings credit and quality so no complaints! I love there matcha green tea and today it was the only reason I walked in to this store and ended up buying whole bunch if things! Great parking area outside! read more

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This Daiso is so nice and clean and you guys have the best employees! Especially Amy, she helped me find the perfect laundry bag for my work out pants and she was extremely nice and helpful. Thank you Amy! If it wasn't for you I would've left confused and probably empty handed. read more

Love this location. I have been here 10+ times this year because I just LOVE daiso. Sure, most of the stuff is junk but you only live once so you might aswell live a life of junk luxury. They always have new stuff every time I come and today I bought these little mini cooking things since I was gonna have a sleepover with my cousins. Love daiso love this location and the workers and nice and it's a bit pricy for what it is but it's ok! read more

Daiso - Popin cookin - Discount Store Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Daiso is a really cute and cheap store. The staff were nice, the store was not messy also great snacks to pick. A lit great selection of pens, pencils and all really cute. read more

Daiso is Daiso. And, this is a large one. This location has all of the things that Daiso is known for offering. Thus, when you come in here, you can pretty much know what to expect. ...You know what you're looking for and you know what you're gonna find. In terms of interior design, this store is very large. The asides are well spaced, and clearly organized, so you know where to find what you're looking for. As is always the case at the various Daiso locations, the staff here is always happy to help if you need any assistance. They're all very friendly. As this store is located in a large shopping facility, they have a very large parking lot, so you should never have a problem finding parking. Overall, if you're looking for what Daiso has to offer, and you're in the Lake Forest area, this is a great place to shop. read more

I get bad vibes every time I come here. First off, the lady in the morning working the registers is always so nosy. She pretends to say hi and watches your every move inside the store. And when you leave, she doesn't say bye and acts like she's still watching you to catch you steal. I avoided the mornings for this reason. In the evenings, the younger employees gossip about customers- little petty things such as: "I offered her a basket, yet, she DECLINED." Big deal. What if what I don't WANT a basket? Is that okay? Do they not have other better things to do ?? There is one younger (Amerasian) worker there who looks half Japanese Caucasian- she's really sweet and always friendly. She consistently works hard and minds her own business. And I notice the other workers gossiping about her too. It looked like she was being bullied and picked on. Poor girl. It's such a toxic culture here. I'm not sure about the current manager (I assume, they are different), -and so the store's environment has changed. The lady working in the morning at the cash registers pretending to sweep as she watches you like a hawk has been there for years. She seems kind of racist. The previous manager who was middle eastern was also super sweet. I don't know what it is, but I feel super uncomfortable shopping here and avoid this location based upon the whole hostile nature.. Super unfriendly. Some of the other young kids are okay (mid shift). They're nice. But for the most part, the people here are MEAN. They'll say hi, smile to your face, and then gossip about you.. People always remember how you make them feel. And I feel like crap most times when I shop here, and especially after I pay: "was it worth shopping here when I could have gone somewhere else?" I hate feeling regret after spending money at a place where I expect a bit of professionalism. Idk what it is but the tension is repeatedly felt here. read more

I LOVE DAISO!! All the items are nicely priced. $1.75 for most items. Daiso is my go to for all things organization. They have all different sizes and shapes of organizing bins. They also have so many useful kitchen and home items. They offer Japanese snacks and drinks. They have licensed goods such as Sanrio and Disney. All for a great price! The staff is always helpful too :) read more

Smaller than other Daiso stores I've been to. It was pretty busy with only two cashiers & a line. I'd probably skip this location next time.

Located right next to Homegoods on El Toro this store has tons of cool little gadgets, snacks, kitchen supplies... light and bright inside it's well worth popping in for a look around. Much less crowded than Homegoods. Service is great and parking is easy. read more

KRYSTAL!!! KRYSTAL!!!! Is the most awesome Daiso worker ever I came in with 5% battery hoping to purchase an iPhone 13 charger cable but they unfortunately didn't have any. I called her over to ask if any in stock bc at first I didn't see them (she was walking by) and she told me they didn't have any. I thanked her and was walking off but she said "hey I have an extra in my locker you can have it"I didn't expect that! She came back with it and gave it to me!!! I thanked her and felt so relieved bc my phone was going to DIE!!! She saved me and made my night!!! Her boss needs to give her a million kudos and a raise!!!! She's so sweet!!! read more

Love this location everyone is always so friendly and welcoming, they have a great selection of stickers and the best part is the price.

I just love this store. It's located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. The store is very clean and organized. The pricing is a little confusing. If it's not marked in yens then it cost $1.50 USD. If it's priced in yens there's a conversion chart listed above the shelves. I love going down each aisle and looking at everything on the shelf. I found some unusual and unique items. This time around I purchased a pair of driving gloves, dinosaur candies, sink drainer, note holder, grippy socks, herb grater and rice scooper all for $11. Note all sales are final! read more

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Please listen to this song that I am parodying, while you read my parody/review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImoSl0VtoXY This is my favorite store I love Daiso Like a Fukuoka boat Marvelous I love the thrifty price And the function Every aisle in this store It is marvelous and easy to see Marvelous (marvelous) Shopping splendor Everything is so cute That's why I remember Supplies that have a spark I must see now Right from the very start My eyes take me to a new shopping spree I want to shop some more When I'm near you I have a Daiso crush Marvelous School supplies that have such art I must see now I will fill up my cart As I fall in love with this shopping spree Marvelous (marvelous) Shopping splendor Everything is so cute That's why I remember Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Yeah ah ah ah The splendor baby La la La la la la La la la You are still in my heart read more

This store is always clean and well stocked. The employees are helpful and I am sure they are tired of having to explain their pricing system all day long. The last thing I bought in here was polarized sunglasses for $1.75 and they are so comforting to my eyes in this bright sun. read more

Attention last minute Xmas shoppers! Stop what you are doing and come here. Are you looking for a gift for the person who has everything? I bet they don't have a kitty face waffle iron or a green ceramic eyelash holder. Or maybe they do? From what I can gather this place is made up of 90% specialty Japanese import items with a few Spencer gifts type items sprinkled in. I came in to kill some time and found some pretty awesome Sake sets and knife kits along the way. I love to cook and the kitchen stuff is great and very eclectic. Like an animal themed rice ball makers and a gyoza press. Their Japanese candy section is solid too. I walked out with some Hello Panda chocolate cookies and something called a chocolate bun. Nummers. Great selection of unique and functional items, for Dayyysssoooooo. Get it? read more

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Great thanks to Bijan, the assistant manager. He went out of his way to spend time helping me find some silk flowers that I knew they had but that had been moved to the back room. He was so kind and went above and beyond what most would bother to do to find them. Thanks to him I am able to properly complete the arrangements that I'm making for my Granddaughter's Bridal Shower. Thanks again, Bijan. Thanks Daiso. I'm one happy customer! read more

I stopped here after I had already visited another Daiso down in Kearny Mesa. At that other one I'd bought a variety of snacks and one of them was so good I said to myself, "I have to find another Daiso on my way home and buy more of this!" So I did and did!! It was a limited edition flavor of a caramel corn snack I was already familiar with (the one with the red package that looks a little like an owl face). Anyway, this store had what I wanted and was easy to get to from the freeway. It was clean, the staff was very polite and professional and parking was easy. Will definitely remember where this one is for my occasional long drives to and from San Diego. :) read more

It was amazing so many things that were so cheap I got my 9year old stickers and she was so happy

This store has so many cool gadgets that you didn't think you needed, but now love. If you are looking for art supplies, kitchen items, or beauty buys definitely take a look here. They also carry food items made in Japan, which are pretty cool to try. read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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bummer they also downsized on the large folders they used to have. I am an art teacher and that was the only size that works for my belongings. Because the large sized paper is what we use in class 9 x 12" that's a standard sketch paper pad. The new smaller version is also supposed to fit a 9 x 12" sized paper but it's slightly smaller so I noticed when I put my papers in the pouch it's so tight that a lot of times when I get home the corners are slightly bent. I can see how this helps them save money but in the long run it really sucks I won't be going here for this product and that was the main product I would get here besides containera. They're plastic containers were so good it was almost like that container store but no more I am just so bummed that they only have tiny ones now I think it's because they're downsizing a lot of things because I noticed that their plastic containers kind of got lower quality and it's more like dollar store plastic containers now. So I think they're also saving by shaving off the inches from their binders as well they just have small zipped pouches. I get it we all have to survive in this world we live in but it just sucks cause that was really the two main reasons I went to the store. read more

I love coming to Daiso! There are all these cute little things you can get from there. Although its like an 1$ store but its better quality than the average 1$ store I've seen. Their stuff is always so cute and I grab a bunch of stuff everytime I come. This particular store is smaller than another store I've been to though, but it is enough for the type of things I wanted to get. read more

The first things I noticed when walking into this Daiso were that the aisles seemed wider than other locations and that the inventory was sparse. Maybe I just came on the wrong day but there were a lot of empty shelves. Aside from the wide aisles that made this busy store easy to maneuver through, the aisles are also very well labeled and the store is kept extremely tidy. This location, like all Daiso stores, price most items at $1.50 unless otherwise marked and there is no shortage of cutesy stuff. I found slippers, a bear-shaped cutting board and Pocky but other items I was after that I routinely purchase at Daiso stores were not to be found. I love Daiso but of all the locations I've been to this is the only one where I thought the selection was rather sparse. NOTE: On return visits in 2018 I found the shelves and inventory to be stocked much better. read more

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I absolutely love this place. Most of the items are $1.75. They have different color coded items and there's a list there that tells you the price of it all. And I love buying the things and seeing them instead of just wondering them through Wish. read more

One great Daiso, I've been to a few but I really enjoy this one. Of course Daiso always has some hella cute stuff that I always have to get. I really love the containers they sell and they work perfectly for my new closet/shelf thing. They got plenty of great and cute products and so glad this hair clip is acceptable at my work read more

Daiso - A cup - Discount Store Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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store is nice and clean but the 2 young, brunette workers aren't that friendly, i asked one of them a question and they responded with attitude. And when i was checking out they seemed so depressed, no positive energy or greeting. read more

I like Daiso in general but this one location is getting docked because there's an employee here who seriously lacks common sense or customer service skills. Once, she tried to pack items into a box I was buying and broke the clasp off of the box and bent the plastic. Another time, she couldn't find a barcode and told me to grab another identical item with a barcode and held up the line. There were 3 people behind me. Generally, she seems thoughtless and not malicious so I can't really fault her personally. I do however fault the store management. Buyer beware: a lot of the items here are complete garbage even for $1.50. I was nosy about the headphones and lo and behold, unusable. I bought a cute cat car sunshade here and found out it was basically made of paper. It ripped in one use. Beware of the food items in general. They're selling bowl noodle here for $1 more than other places. I'm sure those extreme markups to $1.50 exist in other categories. read more

I'm happy that they finally opened a Daiso closer to my home, which ends up being a shorter drive than going to the crazy busy branch in Irvine. This is a large, well-organized store with many aisles immaculately packed with lots of colorful Japanese goodies all for only a $1.50, unless otherwise marked. Scarves and mittens, plastic and ceramic kitchenware, wallets and luggage tags, scissors and notepads, snacks, you name it. Just a little bit of anything and everything. Things you know what to do with and many things you don't know what to do with, unless you can read Japanese! I chuckle trying to study the diagrams on some of the packaging, and yet still can't figure a lot of it out. It's still a lot of fun and definitely worth checking out at least once! We will definitely be back! #32 / 100 Yelp 100 Review Challenge 2014 read more

Can't get to Japan for kawaii products? Never fear, Daiso delivers on cute and handy household and other items. Everything is $1.50 (not a dollar) but that extra .50 is worth paying because the items here are easily a notch above the .99 cent store. Great gift items like stickers, pens, figurines and really handy items like colanders with their own water-catch bowl underneath. Great place to pick up body scrub brushes and hand mits (the kind that sell for much more at beauty shops). Don't expect to be in and out of this place quickly. There's just too much fun stuff to take in. It's a 'candy store' for adults who love Japaniana. read more

I guess it's OK? I go in here quite a bit too look and explore, but haven't ever actually bought anything here. I feel like it's a stepped up version of a Japanese target - you come in, and could walk away with a whole cart full of... stuff. Not stuff you need, but stuff. The selection is ohnestly so random - defintiely a one stop shop. Food products to soft drinks to make up to batteries to school supplies to kitchenware to stationery - seriously: like a Japanese Target. Prices are cheap, but I think that kind of ties in to the quality? Nothing seemed THAT durable to me. Get what you pay for? Maybe. read more

Daiso - Discount Store Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Can I just throw it out there that it hurts my soul to have to give a Daiso less than four stars seeing that everyone knows how much I love this store. This particular Daiso is one of the bigger locations I've been to in SoCal and I was kinda sad that they barely had anything in the store. They looked like they were in the process of restocking things but there were so many empty shelves. If they compressed everything, half their store would be empty. Daiso is filled with Japanese made trinkets and is the perfect place to shop for inexpensive things. Desk organizers, Pens/Pencils, Erasers, Markers, stationary, etc, Kitchen plates, utensils, cooking gadgets, pans, racks, Bathroom cleaning tools, drain plugs, Closet organizers, Hangers. They even have gardening and automotive stuff ..... And soon much more! I could easily spend $50+ in this store. I did find something new to splurge buy! They have these cotton pads that you can use to wipe makeup off that are amazing. Must buy for those who use them on the daily like I do. Cheaper than Walmart and it works just the same! They also had these cute little eyelash holders. Bought a couple to give to my girl friends. Reminder; Bring your own shopping bag! Since I'm not from Cali I keep forgetting that you have to pay for bags here. (20c/each) read more

Daiso - Recommended. - Discount Store Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I love Daiso! Every time there is a location close by I make a point of stopping in to browse. This is a great location, well stocked with tons of goods for the home, make up, snacks and more, most of it for $1.50! The items are so much cuter and more diverse than at the Dollar Store, I always walk out with more than I actually need. Service is fine, $10 minimum on credit cards. read more

I love this daiso location so much!! I've always been greeted with a smile and always find the cutest items. It's a clean store and the employees are very knowledgeable about their items and are so friendly. It makes my day better when I come to shop here!!! I once wanted to know if they'd get a beauty item back in stock and manager Michel was so sweet and helpful with figuring out if the warehouse had them available. He even took my name and number to call me when they were in stock and a few weeks later they called me!! They went the extra mile to help me and it really means a lot. With management like that, it's not a surprise the staff is as friendly and helpful as they are. A random not but I've noticed at other Daiso's they play English music which is sad! It takes away from the experience and it's so cool that this location still plays fun Japanese music! I always come to this location and their stock and service keeps me coming back!! read more

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This store is so much fun. It's a cheaper store with generic goods, snacks, and clothes. Prices are great and the staff are great here. Everything is always so organized and tidied when I come in. read more

I've shopped here many times before with no issues. So I was surprised when a cashier today argued with me about a price and insisted that I was wrong. I showed her the sign that indicated a sale price and she said it was for a different product, though the exact product name and product number was on their sign. When I told her I no longer wanted the product she said too late final sale. I had to ask for a manager who apologized for the error and gave me the price difference back. This cashier even had the gall to challenge the manager about the price. Unbelievable! read more

i love this place! a lot of my favorites are sold out but they usually restock next week.

EVERYDAY ITEMS. BEST QUALITY AND EVEN BETTER, PRICE TAG OF ONLY $1.50 - Unless marked otherwise (some range from $2.50,$3,$4.50,$5 but easily money well spent.) I grew up in Japan and this brings back nostalgia spending all my allowance at the ¥100 yen store. I'm adulting and now I come here for all my essentials lol Few staple things I always pick up here: rough body wash rags, make up Cotton pads in the double box, vegetable pickling powder, thick shower caps, dehumidifier for closets, and gift wrapping/baggies. This is random but I recommend checking out the socks and kitchen utensils. You'll be surprised by what you find and things you'll find needing. You won't be disappointed. I think the best kept secret item that they sell is an EGG TIMER for boiling eggs. It gives you a piece of mind how well done it's been cooked. It allows you to monitor while the water boils by a color changing picture. Get yourself one and another for a friend! Quick notes: friendly staff. Always seems to be well stocked. Helpful when you ask. Clean shop. I believe it's Cash or card ($20 minimum). NO REFUNDS. all sales are final. Great snacks and drinks. Great place to buy gifts or for care packages. Highly recommend. read more

Everything is 1.50 you can find variety of different little items that you need for household, for school, kitchen, bathroom etc. On the other hand I have to mention that not all the items have great quality, for example avoid makeup stuff! this store is Japanese, staff are nice and helpful... finally make sure you take your own bag or you have to pay for the bag at the checkout read more

'Nothing says modern day Japan like a "Fukushima Fallout," Halloween mask?! Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daiso-japan-lake-forest?select=l1_XFXW6kC57HmnSZ_xwLQ#kxxxKmFCCsu3dnhqJYc63w I LOVE THIS PLACE! Japan's answer to "The Dollar Store," geared towards Asians. However, due to the weak value of the US dollar, it's actually more like "The $1.50 Store." Store Front - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daiso-japan-lake-forest?select=qBEHP3VtVRWdkNBCgeS_sw#qBEHP3VtVRWdkNBCgeS_sw Daiso Japan is one of those places where you realize that there's a lot of cheap crap that you are compelled to buy but don't really need. "Oh, something made of plastic with bright pink & yellow designs... I don't know what the hell it's for BUT I think I'm going to buy two of them! It's only $1.50!" 'Such as the ever popular "Scum Absorbent Sheet." Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daiso-japan-lake-forest?select=qBEHP3VtVRWdkNBCgeS_sw#kDu0SBxnSxCy-yUeKoecsA A friend of mine was telling me about the Daiso, so I figured I'd check it out... 'And a pretty cool little shop with a bit of nothing, and some. It's just like Seinfeld, a store about lots of random "nothing." It's bright, clean, with a rainbow of colors, imagine Hello Kitty throwing up a bag of Skittles!... Yeh, a lot like that. - Aloha! Food: 4 Ambiance: 4+ (Very clean; helpful staff) Service: 4 Value: 4 read more

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