Amazing store for Chinese and Vietnamese qi pao and Ao dai. Located inside the Saigon Plaza…read moreShopping Center. The owner is so friendly and helped me try on several dresses. Parking is easy too. There's a $5 flat rate lot right next to the shopping center.

From the owner: We carry men and women clothes from casual to formal…read more Specializing in Qipao and Ao Dai

I came to Chinatown with friends to go to Yang Chow for dinner and shop in some of the bargain…read morestores along Broadway. We parked for $4 flat in the Chunsan Plaza lot, a block away from Yang Chow, and then shopped at the stores nearby. This store, a few doors down from Yang Chow, caught our eye, because they had gorgeous silk pillow covers and table runners in many colors and patterns. A darling pink tutu with matching Chinese brocade top caught my eye, so I got it for my 4-year-old niece ($10). The more I looked through the store, the more I saw! It was a plethora of interesting and useful things - all at bargain prices! Bonsai trees Lucky bamboo Money trees Fob-y looking womens and mens clothing Womens traditional cheongsan (brocade) dresses Childrens clothing Shoes Cozy slipper socks with treads Cute asian tchochkes Asian art Cheap costume jewelry Fun gifty things The couple who owned the store were very sweet and helpful. My friend got 2 pillow forms, 2 gorgeous embroidered silk pillow covers, and a satin chinese table runner for $22. What a deal! I'll definitely be back to shop more for myself and for gifts when I can spend more time here!

Says fashion but its in the back and upstairs. Front is all bamboo, which is what I was looking…read morefor. Looked everywhere for perfectly shaped bamboo hearts. Finally found some. Not sure if I liked all the combination of bamboo and vases but what I did like was the girl was willing pull out certain bamboo pieces I wanted from premade vases and put them in new vases for me. Flexible. I like it. I thought I got a rather good deal but then when I came back after 10 minutes because I wanted to buy 3 more plants she said she charged me wrong so I gave her some more money. Still a decent pay but not as good as a deal as I thought. They have money trees too all three kinds, like it. =) A tip though is the bamboo places in the back alley near the gold line are even cheaper and I got a really nice bamboo line up in a turtle vase for $10. (but i didnt get the address so i cant yelp it ) CASH ONLY

My parents brought my three younger brothers and me to Chinatown Central Plaza almost every weekend…read morewhen we were young kids. Now in my older age, I don't frequent this place as much. L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk & Bike Ride event has been held here for the last 48 years in celebration of Lunar New Year and in support of the L.A. local communities. I participated in this event for the past 3 years starting with the 2024 Year of the Dragon. I intend to participate in this event every year from here on out. It's such a fun and festive activity for all ages. Come join us! Most of the original business shops have closed. A few of them still remain. It's not as crowded as it was back in the days. Still nice to stroll through the walkways to reminisce the good times. Some of the buildings exterior appears to be original. The colorful Chinese gateway entrance is a bit dated. Hope they restore it soon. A visit to L.A. must include a visit to this iconic plaza. May you find great restaurants and good shops. Enjoy a peaceful morning with a hot cup of coffee or tea from Thank You Coffee, a delightful egg tart from Wonder Bakery, plus a light and crispy sugar butterfly aka danzan from Phoenix Bakery, while sitting at the bench and people watching. End your afternoon with a nice walk around the plaza and its surrounding area. Don't forget to snap a beautiful selfie with our famous Bruce Lee (statue). Have a wonderful visit! P.S. Will post photos later. Thank you.

An outdoor shopping plaza and gathering place for the Chinatown in Los Angelese. When one thinks…read moreof a historic Chinatown in a major city, this sort of architecture and view is what someone would expect. Unfortunately, there are many vacant store fronts, with still visible signs of historic restaurants, since long closed (e.g. Hop Louie). It looks like Golden Dragon Gifts shop is still operating, though closed when we came on a Sunday. There is an area filled with coin operated kiddie rides (cars, panda bears, etc)...will be back for that once appropriate.

005/24 It's hard not…read moreto stop by here ... Store doesn't just offer clothing but also bonsai plants. Service was excellent! Actually might go back to get more bonsai plants!

I happily selected 2 pair of jeans in size 2X. As soon as I submitted the order for payment I…read morenoticed the sizes had defaulted to Mediums. I had ordered 2 different jeans there was no way I selected Mediums and what are the odds I would accidentally select wrong on both pair? I immediately contacted custoimer service as it directs on the website. It states if you contact them prior to receiving a tracking number they can fix your order. They notified me 2 days later that they could not fix it and they would no replace them or offer a refund! This is wrong!

Fantastic must-visit shopping plaza in Chinatown. It felt so nostalgic for me to come back here…read morebecause it reminds me of my youth and grandparents! I used to come here often as a kid, and the feel/essence of the place has stayed the same! There's so many different shops ran by hard working and often elderly folks. There's shops that sell kitchenware, clothes, shoes, luggage, art, toys, and even a sewing business. Everything was extremely affordable and the quality of products weren't bad. Some stores look closed, but don't be fooled... this place is large and it's easy to get lost. There weren't many visitors or customers walking around. I do worry about if this place will sustain another generation. I sincerely hope it can stay alive for a long time to come Overall, this is a great shopping plaza that I recommend LA Chinatown visitors to visit.

The good: This place really makes you feel like you're at…read moreCho Ben Thành in Saigon without the crazy heat. Most vendors are Vietnamese and some are Chinese. Since it is almost Tet, there are lots of decor and li xi (lucky red letter envelopes) being sold here. You can get knock off bags like Kipling. There are lots of pajamas, ao dai (traditional Vietnamese clothing) and Chinese outfits. There are kids clothes, shoes, toys and pajamas. The workers sometimes will try to sell or advertise their stuff to you but they're not pushy about it. I came on a Monday so it was empty and easy to navigate. They had t-shirts for $10 for 3 and women's pants for $5. The bad: It can be difficult to find street parking. We got metered parking a few blocks down. The interesting: There are food vendors here too and a spooky restroom with flickering lights.

love this store. great assortment of asian owned brands and products. friendly staff…read more also very aesthetically pleasing.

From the owner: A retail concept that pays homage to Asian creatorsread more

We had a wonderful experience in this store. I went in with my teenager and they immediately found…read morea jacket with an embroidered Japanese style dragon on it along with the traditional knot closures. I've seen these types of gimmicky tourist coats before but usually at a much higher price point. For $40 I felt it was worth it. My teen also found some chopsticks they really liked, a few small knick knacks, and a pen. I found some cute spirited away merchandise I haven't seen other places including a no face keychain plushie that now hangs proudly in my car. I see that other people have had more negative experiences but we found the people working there to be very kind. They even pointed out other stores that we might want to check out before we left for the day.

Nice store in Little Tokyo, especially if you're looking for kimono-s, the selection is decent,…read moreprices are OK. They also have other clothes - pants t-shirts, etc on display in front of the store with discounted prices, if you're looking for a bargain. Imported tea sets from Japan, home decor, souvenirs, fun items. A tad too many signs in the store regarding kids not running around, etc. Otherwise a nice store, fun to check out!

East West Shop (est 2015) is a small vintage shop nestled in an old Chinatown plaza on N. Broadway…read more The shop has a blend of American, Brazilian and Korean cultures. They have sustainable men's and women's clothing, shoes, trucker hats, pins, etc. As for prices, well, it varies on the item. For instance, the Gentlemen's Fight Club shirts cost $48. Overall, this is a nice shop to buy a gift for someone. I recommend you check em out.

Such a cool spot and LOVE Derek (?) that works there! Truly a fun shop that mimics a thrift and…read moreboutique but is new items. You definitely need to spend time checking it out!