Chunky Things is an AAPI-owned gift shop located in historic Chinatown Central Plaza in Los…read moreAngeles. The shop normally closes at 6 PM on Friday - Sunday, but the shop was still somehow open at 8 PM on Saturday while Damnoen Saduak (DS) Night Market was on in early August (the night market has since been permanently closed starting August 17th, 2026). [Parking]: Metered parking only with several paid parking lot options available in Chinatown. There are some free parking spots along Yale St. & College St. [Selection]: The shop offers various cute T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, hats, art prints, red envelopes, stickers (buy 5 stickers get the 6th free), magnets, keychains, canvas totes, etc. All designs are original and created by Chunky's artists. This is one of the few gift shops with a big design focus on Shohei and his dog Decoy. Customers can add a frame to any art print for $15. [Conclusion]: This is a very small gift shop with no AC so it can get stuffy here. Personally, I think this gift shop has some of the better one-of-a-kind Asian inspired designs that are out there and I can see myself coming back here to get their unique red envelopes or Shohei/Decoy gear if I need some.

I came here when they first opened back in 2021 and I love the it remains standing and they've…read moreupped their game while keeping things affordable and prices competitive. Come here for super cute unique-like but very good quality clothing and art. Disclaimer: I came here at 11:05 only to be ignored and shut-out while they set the place up. But I came back because I needed a crop top for my new mom friend who mentioned she needed an easier access for breast-feeding and I got her a cool tee (semi-customed shirt) that she loved and I'll be getting a dozen more cause she's obsessed. All wrongs have been right-ed :). Oh and if you need cute clear bags for any sporting events PLEASE get them here :) stay blue (#dodgers), LA!

Cute selection of stationary, pens and stickers!…read more I love picking up coffee next door and buying my essentials from here. Including any last minute gifts. They will wrap it for you!

Stopped by on a Saturday late morning after snagging a parking spot right in front of the shop…read more It's small (they only allow 5-6 people in at a time!) but has a nice selection of paper goods and drinkware. Service was meh. We did end up going to Paper Plant Co. afterwards and had a much better experience.

drove To Chinatown for posted opening hours. No one there…read more Neighboring store employee said sometimes he comes very late Or not at all. Best advice. Call to confirm before wasting time

Really cool little shop with a bunch of unique Chinese gifts and antiques. Lots of interesting…read morestuff to look through, and everything feels pretty special. The owner is super nice and welcoming too, which made it even better. Definitely worth checking out!

Of all the shops dying off in Chinatown and becoming galleries and other things, this one has been…read moregoing strong since 1938 -- when businesses in "Old" Chinatown, near Olvera Street, were relocated into what was then Little Italy, forming "New" Chinatown. Tucked in the Central Plaza, which was opened and dedicated the same year Sincere opened, you can find it across from the fountain where people throw their pocket change, aiming for the receptacles labeled "Wealth," "Health," and "Luck." Tourists love Sincere for the shopping, perusing their stock of fans, lanterns, figurines, porcelain, hats, and other knickknacks after they bang on the gongs at the front entrance for "Good Luck" and "Money" and rub the giant Buddha statue's well-worn belly that greeted them as they entered. I dig Sincere for the things hanging above the shelving -- ceremonial dragon and lion heads, giant Peking opera masks, and massive lanterns -- and the nice people who own the place. It's one of the few shops left that embodies the old spirit of Chinatown.

this is where i shop for folding fans. from decorated paper fans to larger sized nylon beauties,…read moreyou can pick up a fine variety of self-propelled cooling mechanisms. the nylon fans have a plastic armature that is remarkably sturdy and long-lived. i have at least two of these fans from an era when i was commuting across los angeles without air conditioning during the usually hot to witheringly-hot summers. sincere hails from the golden age of chinese 'gift' stores in california. and to this day stocks low-priced items ranging from tiny plastic swords, to more regular-priced things like paper lanterns, kites, parasols & wind chimes. i lament the disappearance of tiny spy cameras that used to be a staple item. sincere is also satisfying when you want to shop, but not somewhere spendy. [jumbo bargain on sunset near echo park ave. also serves this purpose well.]

Shout and About is a small boutique shop located in Echo Park that sells various gifts and greeting…read morecards. This is the flagship shop opened in 2015 and there are currently three brick-and-mortar locations in Echo Park, Carlsbad, and Encinitas. [Parking]: Parking is very difficult in this part of town. I got really lucky and found a residential street spot on Grafton St. [Merchandise]: The shop offers many cute gifts including home goods, scented candles, tote bags, and a section with items for children and babies such as children's books and random animal plushies. I like some of their greeting card designs, but there is not much of a stationery selection. There is also a mini print vending machine at the front entrance. [Conclusion]: I am not sure whether I would drive out of my way just to shop for gifts here as there are too many random items. It would be nicer if the shop focused on a more specific niche category rather than being a jack-of-all-trades gift store.

Small but adorable store with a great selection of cute products. They have an Inciardi Print…read moremachine and were so sweet to pull a print for us from the back when it went out of stock. Thanks S&A!

Small store, I have been passing by it a million times while in Chinatown. I never checked it out…read moretill my last visit during the New Year's celebrations. I got a couple of gifts here, a bracelet (nice selection) and a cute dragon toy/puppet (I kind of want one for myself) for friends who couldn't make the parade. Cute merchandise, fun to browse, decent customer service, prices are very reasonable. When in Chinatown, have some shopping fun!

We stopped here, to buy fans for my shop. Helen was very helpful, not pushy, and friendly. I found…read moreseveral more fans, inside that I wanted to buy. She also allowed me to try each fan, if they're quality is approved, and functional. After I was done, she gave me a discount, and a Free Good Luck gift, to hang on my door! When visiting Chinatown, we will stop here again.

Got the grands their Chinese clothing wear here couple weeks ago. A girl's Chung sum dress and…read moreboys' Kung Fu pant set with cap. All of which were cute. Can't wait to see them wear it! Friendly and helpful owners Recommend

Cute little place. It was just right outside of where we ate lunch. Loved supporting smaller…read morebusiness. Come check it out. You might see little things that will be nice decor in the house or just fun things for younger ones.

we went here looking for a nice gift and they have a lot of beautiful jewelry and cute stuff for a…read morewhimsical gal like me

Nice gallery space that features local artists - went there over the weekend to see a an art…read moreopening and it was well attended and nice location in Echo Park.

30 years ago I remember seeing ornate beautiful dishes and lots of cds! now it seems they have a…read morefun, eclectic mix of stuff. there were practical things (like a veggie shredder & lots of tabi), cool postcards, clothing items & also displays by local artisans... which sort of gave it a gallery-like feel. we ended up purchasing an artisanal hoji-cha & an ear picker. LOL, had to get one.

We had some time to kill and so decided to peruse around Little Tokyo and stumbled upon this shop…read more They had a TON of fun Japanese gift items and decor like stationary, postcards, kitchenware, maneki nekos, origami paper, and so much more. They also had a lot of traditional items/supplies for tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and kimonos. I had fun looking through all the items as it brought me back to our summer in Japan. Apparently they have a long standing history in LA, having opened in 1946 after World War II. The shop occupies the site of the first Japanese-owned business in Los Angeles, circa 1890's. Pretty cool! I have a soft spot for everything animal shaped and soo.... I picked up a fun/odd felt tiger Christmas ornament, a cat pen, and a super cute bronze cat shaped spoon that hangs on the side of your cup. Did I need it? No.... but it's fun and makes me happy. Haha! Overall, great shop to browse around and find some unique gift items. They even wrap up your purchases in paper bags like they do in Japan. I LOVE IT!

MAHJONG AND WHITE RABBIT (5 stars)…read more You know the store is good when the white rabbit is chewable! You know it's a legit Chinatown if they sell Mahjong Sets and White rabbit. I had my fur.baby with me in her stroller and was afraid they weren't dog friendly but they were and the 3 ladies in the store welcomed her yapping as I shopped around. They actually loved her! Their genuine customer service made me pull the trigger on a purchase. I came here to this store specifically for these large size emerald back mahjong. I am an avid mahjong player and can play Filipino, Chinese, and Japanese style. It runs very deep in my family (very deep). I own several mahjong sets separate from my family's sets and I personally like the oldskool vintage tiles instead of the new school tiles. And the green backs sold now are solid and not that emerald translucent. I came to check out their mahjong sets here and made a purchase (although I already have 4 sets at home). It came in the typical ugly plastic snake skin case - very typical of Chinatown Mahjong. They still don't feel like the oldskool titles but they look better than the new ones being sold online (I'm not talking about American mahjong tiles either). The tiles aren't painted and more laser painted. The acrylic feels lighter. At the time of visit they didn't have the magenta backs, only green and ivory. The ivory had the numbers but the greens don't. The ivory set looked painted (which I liked) but went with the emerald back because those are harder to find these days. Tile size is 1.5in x 1.1in.

In the LA Chinatown, where most stores were super disappointing, this one stood out for its amazing…read morestore front display of goods and the huge sign board sitting atop the shop. Also the red appearance of the store, made it very interesting to take a look inside. Once I walked in the store, I was blown away by the inventory of products they had, several thousands of them for sure. The aisles were super slim and walking around with backpack was difficult. Yet I managed to explore most of the store, noticed some nicely designed magnets, lots of plush doll goods, home goods, lucky charms/cats, wall arts, lanterns and so many more things. Prices of these items seemed okay. There were couple of staff members in the store, mostly around the checkout counter. They were friendly with us and helped with quick checkout. They also wrapped all our items nicely. Anyone visiting Chinatown should really stop by this store to get their souvenir goods.