My artist friend whisked me away to Chinatown in search of something she says will definitely be…read morefound there and this unassuming corner store was our first destination. Turns out when looking for tassels and chachkis, Grant Avenue is the street to stroll. At Jing Ying, she found these ornamental tassels with opaque beads that will be part of her art. There's calendars, Bruce Lee posters and all kinds of stuff here. We met a nice lady who helped us without pushing us to buy anything. Prices are fairly comparable with other shops in the area. We've kept looking everywhere afterwards, but this place turned out to be our best find!

Beautiful jade bangles best Authentic real Chinese Jade bangles. Family owned shop and factory in…read moreChinatown San Francisco and Hong Kong. DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE this is the best place in San Francisco

I bought 2 clear umbrellas here when it was raining outside. The woman inside was nice!read more

This was the only gift shop in Chinatown to have what I was looking for, now I am not saying they…read morehave every cheesy "made in China" thing here, but I did really like this particular shop. Plus they aren't too pushy, but they also don't just sit quietly behind their register (both extremes I find really annoying). Look for the Kama Sutra characters near the miniature green glass elephant and buddha figures. They make me laugh every time with their most awesome hand painted craftsmanship.

If you've ever been to Wishbone on 7th and Irving, this is basically the Chinatown version of…read moreWishbone! In a good way! I love all the specially curated items here. You can really come in here looking for a gift, walk out happily getting something. They have special Asian themed board books, picture books, cookbooks, and adult fiction and nonfiction! They have special Asian cooking items, cute tshirts for kids and adults, hats, prints, and little trinkets that are so cute but you don't know what to do with them (i.e. a mini mah jong table - so adorable! But what would we do with it? I don't know!) Awesome store in Chinatown, worth a stop, even if you weren't needing to buy anything.

While staying in San Fran, I took a stroll from my hotel to Chinatown in search of food, souvenirs,…read moreand a little exploring. A big thank-you to Feed Mei Mei on YouTube for introducing me to this adorable shop. The moment I walked in I wanted to buy everything. The store is filled with unique novelties, stickers, books, greeting cards, artwork, and gifts that capture the nostalgia, humor, and experiences of being Asian American. Every corner had something that made me smile or brought back a memory. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but you're supporting local Asian artists and creators. Be warned it's very difficult to leave empty-handed here!

I liked how many magnets were available including one that said San Francisco - Chinatown…read more Interestingly, they had souvenirs from many countries that are unrelated to San Francisco, California, the United States, or China, or Chinatown SF, such as scarfs from soccer teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina or Türkiye, or chopsticks imported from Japan and made in Japan, not China. However, I believe their prices were reasonable for a souvenir shop in a touristy city in a touristy area. The staff were helpful and the store itself was clean and well organized. It was pretty small though, which is usual for any San Francisco unit. Overall, I think it is a good place to shop for souvenirs, although not all products are related to the area or the local culture.

This is aVery clean and a lot of nice souvenirs gift shop. I was looking for the gifts for my…read morefamily and friends when I go to San Francisco, I found everything in this store. It was saving so much time.

This Is One Of The Most Nicest Store In The San Francisco Chinatown Area That Has A Big Selection…read moreOf Chinese Silk For Kids Men & Women!!!! And They Also Have Some Womens Chinese Traditional Dresses Which Is Called Cheongsam & Qi Pao!!!!! I Have Been Here Several Times & When I Was Here Last Time I Ended Up Buying Myself A Ŕôÿàĺ Ɓlùè & Ṣìĺvèř Chinese Traditional Style Light Jacket!!!! Not Only Do They Have Chinese Style Traditional Clothes For Kids Men & Women!!!!! They Sell Several kinds Of Kid Toys & Pop Pop Noise Makers When Throwing It On Ground!!!!! If U Yelpers & Yelpettes Like Chinese Traditional Clothing For Kids Mens & Women Come To This Çìțÿ Ĝìfťš At The San Francisco Chinatown ÙśÀ Location!!!!!

Souvenir shop in Chinatown [San Francisco CA]…read more Novelty shirts 3 shirts for $10.99 City Gifts is one of the many souvenir shops in San Francisco's Chinatown. After stopping at many different ones they all start to look alike at what they are offering - this was our last stop before heading to our car to leave. We peeked inside not looking for anything in particular. One of the highlights of this shop is the collection of unique San Francisco- themed items. We saw these novelty shirts and saw that the pricing was very reasonable. The quality was decent too, not thin material. All the other stores sold shirts too but this was the only store that we actually noticed for the price. We grabbed 3 of our sizes and paid for them. The gal let me know of the 3% add'l fee for using a credit card. Still definitely a great deal in Chinatown! Whether a quirky souvenir or stylish memento find them here and bring a piece of San Francisco home with you from City Gifts. Review #3744

This is a very small shop on O'farrel and Powell that sells knickknacks, souvenirs and San…read moreFrancisco branded presents. There is nothing special about the shop other than how there are so many things crammed inside and the chirpy bubbly attendant or owner, but given how so many area businesses have shut down and disappeared it is rare finding anything else around here. It is near the Tenderloin and all the junkies, but also near the cable car ride where many visitors converge. For California branded items even for children, postcards and other cheap presents this is a good spot. There is another shop with a similar name nearer the water so do not confuse the two.

I have stopped by this shop on multiple visits to San Francisco. They have a great selection of…read moreapparel, souveneirs and personalized items! When I was here last year, I bought some super cute dog magnets for a friend, as they had both of her dogs' names available and I could not resist. The times I have visited, there has only been one clerk working and she has been very nice. I have never felt pressured while checking out all of the items they have available. We stopped by on our most recent visit (September 2026) and thought that there was so much to choose from! The shop is located on the second floor at Pier 39. If you are looking for trinkets to take home after a trip to the City, I recommend stopping by!

I keep hearing the term the Bay thrown around and it's understandable if you have to tell your…read morefriend or family member that you live in the San Francisco Bay area when you live in Burlingame or Pinole. It makes it appear San Francisco is this big city when in reality there are less than 1 million people. Also gets confusing when they think you are saying you are from the Bay but are not from San Francisco. Being born and raised in San Francisco there are a few things the city has that no other city has in the world. Only in San Francisco has Coit Tower , Golden Gate Park, Dolores Park, Mission District Burrito, and great Cioppino. There is a place to show off you arrived in the city and its Only in San Francisco at Pier 39. Inside Only in San Francisco you will see all things San Francisco. You will see hoodies and bucket hats which displays San Francisco. They also have mugs and bags along with keychains and magnets which says San Francisco. It seems like tourist like wearing gear that says San Francisco more than locals ( locals like wearing ironic symbols and logos of SF with nicknames of San Francisco). Remember this place it's not called Only in Frisco or Only in San Fran ( don't start another social media debate about the city name)it's called " Only in San Francisco " Only in San Francisco is located San Francisco not "The Bay" it's located across from the San Francisco "Hard Rock Cafe" next to the big Christmas tree "display" I take no short cuts so it's Only in San Francisco "every day all day" Only in San Francisco is the store "name " but some "claim "The Bay but don't live in San Francisco and it's not the "same " because living in San Francisco is different than living in Pinole, Corte Madera, or "Burlingame"

I have been coming to this little gift shop for many years, to find little nick nacks as gifts I…read moregive to friends and my clients. The owner has always been nice and if I pay cash, she gives me a bit of a deal in appreciation of me being a regular customer. I like to get small, reasonable mementos here, from small Chinese coins, figurines, to nice little wall hangings and luxurious Pashmina and Cashmere Shawls/Scarfs. Although her selection is eclectic and not the largest, and the presentation in this small space is lacking, She always has some of the best prices of like items in other Tourist Trap stores on the main drag on Grant Avenue. Check it out and give it a try!

This place isn't opened anymore and it's like a vending machine? Hotel staff wasn't really nice…read moreabout it.

They have a small selection of SF clothing, snow globes and magnets but the owners are extremely…read morerude and don't let you touch anything. I would not recommend this place--terrible customer service.

Compact store filled with kites for all budgets and ages, plus other small toys, keychains, and…read moresouvenirs. We didn't want to carry something too big on transit, and we were able to get a very portable pocket kite for only $5. There is also a shop cat that greets customers.

We went to the San Francisco to celebrate mid autumn festival in Chinatown. It was my boys first…read moretime to attend this festival. We walked all of Grant Street festival vendors and also supported the local vendors. We stopped by many of the local shops for my boys to buy trinkets, souvenirs, and just anything they wanted. My youngest wanted to stop by the Kite Shop in Chinatown. We browsed around the shop and my son wanted to buy a lighted dragon sword. They were located right at the front of the cashier. They were $9.99 each and then she had another one that was tagged $5.99 without batteries. My son said daddy I'll buy the cheaper one since that will save me money and plus we have batteries. The cashier which I do think is the owner said it works and all we needed is to add 3 AAA batteries. Long story short, we get home tonight and when I opened the battery cover to add the batteries I can see that one of the battery terminals were very rusted. I added the batteries and the sword lights and sound does not work. I'm pretty certain the owners knew about this defective sword. My son was sad because he used his own money to buy the sword. The owner even saw my son take out his money from his backpack and paid for it. Shame on the owners and I do hope they read this review and make it right by allowing my son to exchange the sword for a working one. We live an hour away and visit SF monthly.