Naming your store "Lovely Shop" [and/or "Cute Shop" - depending on which sign you see] will undoubtedly set rather high expectations for the cute-goods-consuming customer. While the store is tiny, in true Chinatown shop style, it is filled with lots of miscellaneous goods. What lured me into this store initially were the promises of Sanrio items, however, I was kind of disappointed by their selection. They have cell phone charms, home goods, stickers, etc, however, nothing that I haven't seen before; and if it was something I hadn't seen yet, it was usually a counterfeit item [like those weird neon/hologram wonky-looking Hello Kitty stickers].
I did however score a sweet Astro Boy tote bag from this store a few years ago, and I really love it. While I can't vouch for the full authenticity of this product, it has served me well throughout the years. Regardless, I rarely stop by this shop unless I find myself extremely bored in Chinatown. In which case, I usually leave Chinatown, but yeah. read more