Yesterday (Sat, 11JUL), my wife and I brought 3 of her succulent arrangements and 2 empty pots to…read morePigment to work on them. The 3 existing succulent arrangements, who were done at Pigment needed some refreshing and she wanted to create new succulent arrangements in the two empty pots and, . . . .WE GOT TO MEET SAXON, the most wonderful and kind and helpful plant guy at Pigment. His presence, his help, his advice, his demonstration of proper technique based on the arrangement philosophy of designing a pot landscape using the "THRILLER, FILLER, SPILLER" strategy was so insightful!! Even though Pigment was very busy, he made us feel like the most important customer in the store and we will definitely come back when he is there!! THANK YOU SAXON!!!

Me and one of my friends signed up for their in-person classes and LOVED IT! We did the kokodama…read moreclass on a weekend morning. Parking- I just did the paid parking in the structure since it was closer. It was $8 for 2 hours. The komodama class was around $70 and you get to take home 2 you've made. The instructor was patient, helpful and had good instructions. The group had many follow up questions and he explained things well. They gave us a good assortment to choose from to make the kokadama. After we finished making them, we wanted cute vases and the instructor helped us find the best fitting one for our plant. The whole store is filled with adorable plants and accessories. I walked out of there thinking I'll be able to keep my plants alive but it's a serious challenge. Overall, highly recommend taking a class from Pigment. It's a fun way to have a day date where you use your hands and enjoy their beautiful outside patio.

Cute things central! Haha Fashion is located in the same plaza as Hmart. It's a small shop but…read morefilled to the brim with toys, plushies, blind boxes, tees/clothes, bags, sonny angels, and various other character goods. They have a ton of stuff that you would find in Japan (some exact items I actually saw on my Japan trip last year). Any character you can think of, you can find some merch here. Like Hello Kitty/Sanrio, Snoopy, Miffy, Monchichi, Pokemon, and so much more. The plus side is there are so many choices all in one place. The downside is the prices are very very expensive. A blind box that is normally $25 elsewhere could be $40. So be prepared to spend some money! The 2 ladies who owned the ship were very nice and super attentive.

What an adorable store! Parking can be tricky since this is a busy area, but I found available…read morespots in the back of the plaza near Haha Fashion when I came on a Saturday. This little variety store is filled with treasures to satisfy your Sanrio, Labubu, Sonny Angel collections, plus more and they even carry Pokémon cards. Haha Fashion keeps their stock up to date with the latest trends. I spotted Mini Labubus for $50, along with plenty of blind box goodies and clothing accessories for Labubu lovers. I got my Labubu some crocs here for $10 and it came with the cutest charms. Prices run a bit higher, but you're paying for convenience compared to ordering from the official source like PopMart, which often sells out. The staff were very nice and helpful. I'll definitely be coming back.

A cute little Hawaiian boutique store in the Mira Mesa plaza where Little Sakana and Ding Tea is…read moreat. We had a lion dance performance there for their 2nd anniversary for Kimmi and her store. Congrats by the way! But the store consists of nice clothing, candles, and cute Pacific Islander gifts. Come by and check it out and support Kimmi and her local business. Aloha and Mahalo.

I'm surprised no one has reviewed Aloha Scent. This place is cool. It's tucked away in the Village…read moreat Mira Mesa Mall. I remember when the store opened it was mostly candles. Now the owner, Kimi, has lots of various items. She has handmade Hawaiian dresses, backpacks, wallets, her staple candles, and other cool items. Kimi, the owner is super sweet and has a contagious laugh. I went to get a candle. It smelled really good. I went back to get another candle and my daughter loved her backpacks. We got a hello kitty backpack and my daughter went everywhere. She showed everyone her backpack. "Look at my backpack". She is so proud of that thing. Go to Aloha Scent and buy something cool. At least check it out. There aren't any other island shops like this in the area.

I had so much fun exploring Tokyo Central & Main! What makes this place unique is that it's…read moreactually made up of three separate stores--two grocery markets and one dedicated to merchandise featuring everything from adorable Japanese plushies and cookware to cosmetics, electronics, and so much more. And yes...I had to explore all three! Both markets were bright, clean, and incredibly well organized. One of my favorite sections was the tea aisle. As someone who absolutely loves tea, I was in heaven. Their selection is huge, with everything from loose-leaf teas to powdered varieties that you don't typically find in traditional American grocery stores. I'll definitely be back to stock up on a few new favorites. I originally stopped in to purchase a matcha whisk set, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. That didn't stop me from finding a few treasures, though! I ended up browsing the cookware section and picked up a beautifully designed set of reusable chopsticks along with beginner-friendly M-shaped training chopsticks. One unexpected highlight was getting to try a hand massage machine. It applies pressure to acupuncture points throughout your hand, and wow--it felt amazing! I'm seriously considering going back just to buy one. The produce section also looked fresh and inviting, so I can definitely see myself returning to shop for groceries. Plus, since my sons love anime, I already know they'll enjoy checking out the merchandise store with all the fun Japanese collectibles and character items. Whether you're looking for authentic Japanese groceries, unique kitchenware, specialty teas, or fun gifts, Tokyo Central & Main is absolutely worth visiting. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--you'll probably leave with more than you planned, just like I did! And you already know you can always thank me later

Very well maintained store, hardworking staff keep it immaculate. Easy parking…read more I was able to get exactly what I needed- a tawashi -kitchen scrubber- and check out very quickly, no line, and maximum efficiency. The scrubber is very inexpensive and my new favorite tool to clean fruits and veggies.

Big selection of trinkets/cards with surprisingly decently priced model kits as well. The staff are…read moresuper friendly and the general vibe of the store is great. The layout of the store is super compact and cozy, and I love that they play Anime Eurobeat and Trance music instead of the usual K-pop at other stores. I always give this place a visit when I go to Mitsuwa, I hope they get Zenless Zone Zero or Touhou project merchandise in the future

Bought a Macaron Labubu from them for a 10 year old birthday party today and it was totally fake. I…read moreasked the shop worker/owner if they were real and he looked at me like he was offended for even asking. It was very obvious when she opened it in front of everybody and very embarrassing. Just know this shop is doing this as I'm sure I will have no recourse as they say no returns everywhere in the shop. Just trying to save everyone else the embarrassment and disappointment of getting a "lafufu". Sent another friend the next day and the same thing happened. They will also be writing a review to try and save people from paying $70 and getting a fake.

I drove two hours to get to Leilani's attic. The staff there is extremely sweet and the store is…read moreAMAZING. They have everything there!!! I ordered my lei po'o from the website and the pick up process was so easy. The flowers were so fresh and beautiful. They also have a fridge on the side where you can pick up fresh leis. I will definitely be returning and I highly recommend this place if looking for leis and lei po'os!!!!

I wish I could remember the name of the girl that helped me as she was wonderfully bubbly,…read moretalkative and helpful, even if the store didn't have what I was looking for. (P.S. She was just as pleasant on the phone when I called.) Unfortunately, no ladies line of Hawaiian shirts. (I had encouraged people to wear Hawaiian shirts for my dad's memorial service but didn't have one myself.) Even though I couldn't find what I was looking for, I did buy some tasty snacks from Hawaii and received a lot of recommendations for other tasty snacks. Fun fact: I had been to this store before when it was in Pacific Beach and bought a lovely Hawaiian dress for a dress up day at work. Sadly, they don't carry as many clothes as they used to. (Hey mgmt, please reconsider that. I had a great experience then as well and would love more Hawaiian attire.)

Always a fun gift shop to explore while in the Pacific Beach area. Lots of different vendors…read moreselling their wares under 1 roof. Street parking only. A real variation of goods...Jewelry,clothing, plant accessories, candles, beachy things, local books, cards, artists work, various gifts.. Good spot to bring out of towners to shop!

Most stores might have a sign or two to let you know general stuff like they don't want food or…read moredrink or smoking inside. These guys take it to whole nother level, with literally nine signs on their door. And dozens more inside. -if you break it you buy it. -must leave your backpack at the front counter. -young visitors must be with an adult while in the store. -no food or drink. -you will be arrested if you shoplift. -all activities monitored by close circuit, television and undercover security -credit card processing fee 3% (Jackhole policy btw) -no pets within 10 feet of the front door -no smoking in the building - no public restroom ( so you want people to shop and spend money, but if they have to take a pee, they can't do it?! Jerks) -etc etc blah blah blah Many other stores in town appreciate business but don't leave such a horrible first impression with so many signs as you enter. Treating customers like this doesn't make them feel welcome. The kids and I quickly left. Can you imagine being one of the owners kids, and the types of dictator rules that they surely have in their life!??

Cute shop with so much more than stationery, paper, and envelopes. The staff were friendly. Sure,…read moreit's pricier than other stores, but you won't find this kind of selection anywhere else. From games to curated items for pickleball lovers, to thoughtful gifts for moms and their babies, they really have a bit of everything.

Such a cute spot for greeting cards, wrapping paper, arts and crafts materials, gifts, and more…read more They have a huge variety of adorable items, making it easy to find something for any occasion. A fun place to browse.