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.

Parking is on the streets but metered. It's near the east West Bank. I hardly come here but they do…read morehave some inexpensive stuffs. I only buy the kitchen sponges to wash the dishes. Service is alright.

DO NOT GO TO THIS CHEAP STORE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE HARASSED AND TREATED BADLY! Zero customer…read moreservice and there's a younger guy that works there that is horribly RUDE! I accidently took my shopping cart into the make-up section and both the young and older man screamed at me at the top of their lungs telling me to "GET OUT OF THERE WITH MY CART." I said "sorry I didn't know" then he accused me of being passive aggressive Lol & the younger guy said "this isn't Walmart and if you don't like it you can leave!" I will NEVER EVER set foot in this place again. Their products are are cheap and their stuff falls apart anyway. Save yourself a trip and go shop elsewhere.

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.

OFFICE SUPPLY-CENTRIC w/ a capital O. I'm really surprised with this Daiso, it used to have a…read morevariety of items. I came in looking for hygiene items, general care products, and decent snacks and found none. The only bright spot was that I found an incredible tote, amazing coffee, and cheap sandals (I ended up throwing them). The Daiso is very clean, as other locations are, but I felt like it was hard to find stuff on this visit. I used to visit this location often with family but it's gone downhill over the years. It's accessible being in the Little Tokyo Mall but it's not my first choice for shopping. Service was ok... I felt like there was a clique vibe amongst the staff except the quiet girl at the register. There was a lot of whispering and gossiping happening, didn't care for that.

This is the largest of this store location I've ever been to, but I don't know if there's larger…read moreones than this. It's on the ground floor within a three-story mall. It has a big variety of all kinds of different things. One can easily be in this store for 1+ hours if they were looking aroun thoroughly. I got a few things.

Really Great Store and Hidden Gem I shopped in years every time I visit Los Angeles…read more Staff there is very down to earth and kind. But this store has a variety of selection such as Chogokins, Gunpla, Prize Figs, Construction Kits, Etc... Prices there are very reasonable too, honestly, I prefer going to this store compared to places like Jungle or Robot4Less due to price reasons. I would absolutely recommend this store for those who are in the hobby or starting to get into a hobby.

Hidden Gem Alert!…read more Attention hobbyists and gift givers: Neo Happyland might just be your new happy place. Circumstances brought me to this unique and fun store that is practically hidden on the first floor of what appeared to be an abandoned mall in Chinatown, the Bamboo Plaza. Had I not known about this store and its location before visiting, I probably would not have entered the plaza. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by Natalie one of the store owners. I then met with Alan, her husband and co-owner. Both were super personable, friendly and knowledgeable. I overheard them conversing about some of the products with other customers in the store. They really knew their product. The store was jampacked with products from floor to ceiling. I was overwhelmed with how much there was to see. There were so many different model kits to choose from (Pokemon, Bandai, Gundam, etc.). They also had figurines, model paint, books, stickers, Gundam decals, Book Nook and Wonderland items, Pokemon Mini Building Blocks, other building blocks, DVDs and other fun items. Everything was well stocked and neatly organized. I appreciated that most of the items were displayed behind glass so that you could see the actual product vs just looking at the picture on the box. Even though I am an adult, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I did not leave empty-handed. :) If you're looking for a wonderful brick and mortar hobby shop with Asian flair, I highly recommend this shop.

Got there and couldn't find the store. I'm sure it's been out of business already. Wish the app…read morecould be updated.

As I've stated plenty of times I'm a bit of a whore for all things housewares…read more Add to the equation, multiple little stores packed to the ceiling with all sorts of goodies and I'm in heaven. My Linh (the owner) owns/runs several shops inside a center on Spring Street. Pretty much the majority are into home goods, and hers is no exception. An endless array of pots and pans, woks, rice cookers and brooms greet the passerby inside. Her stores feature much the same, along with the odds and ends that make it easy to spend a lot of time pouring over everything from business card holders to tweezers and pain patches. I'm not sure how she is able move about in a couple parts, as it is so freaking packed, and somewhat precariously too. I wouldn't recommend certain items though, I noticed lately that much of the cookware is aluminum, and for those of you who don't know, steel is preferable...not just for durability, but for health reasons. So if you plan to look for cookware, snap your finger against the sides and look underneath. The rice cookers tend to be Tiger, and while it's OK, I'd hold out for Cuckoo or Zojirushi. Truthfully I'd rather write a review for the center itself, all the shops are selling much the same items, with a few notable exceptions, but anyway I digress. Prices here are extremely inexpensive. I picked up a dozen thick plastic hangers for $2, and routinely by other items for not much more. Speak carefully here as a good majority of the ladies here speak almost no English whatsoever. Well, no real conversational English. However, you will find that they are helpful and will go out of their way to help you find what you want, and again, the prices are super inexpensive.

Love this store for decorations and party favors! Everything is reasonably priced and they have so…read moremany options to choose from. The store is well organized and easy to find what you need, whether you're shopping for a party, celebration, or gifts. The staff was also very helpful and made the experience even better. Definitely one of my go-to spots for affordable decorations and favors!

Excellent selection at super low prices. Discovered one of the lanterns had a small tear when I got…read morehome and Mary let me bring it in to exchange and swap sizes, no issue.

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.

Everything is neatly displayed. I picked up a few blouses for a very reasonable price.read more

Was in LA to help a family member check out neighborhoods and the public transportation. We…read morechecked out this spot because it was so neatly organized. They had great prices and huge selection of clothes that were color and style arranged. And I found a cute jacket to wear to the Lakers game!