It's a miniDaiso. Fun products, some goofy, some useful, some useless. The quality is ok, you get what you pay for. I bought candy, a star shaped egg mold, finger paints, some other goodies. It's inexpensive and you can get that perfectly silly gift or object you've always wanted but didn't know you did til you saw it. Very small store, prepare to be elbowed. Staff are efficient and pleasant. read more

It's like 99 cents store with Japanese name . I was disappointed with the merchandise. It was aspiring to be Japanese but fell short on quality. Items are cheap but so is the quality. Such a waste of Pasadena space and vibes. I don't mind paying a little bit more for a little better stuff. read more

Think of this store as Daiso's more refined hipster older sister. Like Daiso, it is a Japanese themed store which sells everything from skin care and kitchenware to (super quirky) plushies and headphones. However the selection is much more selective, and everything sold under the Miniso brand. I got a $4 bunny plush which was surprisingly soft, and my friend got make up remover cotton pads which she told me was high quality and doesnt leave residue. When I think Daiso I think Japanese dollar-store. When I think Miniso I think lifestyle store. The inside is very clean, organized, and brightly lit. It is located in the middle of streetside shopping district, which gets very busy on weekends. Parking in the structure is free for the first 90 minutes. read more

Interesting little place to shop for random things you never knew you needed. Everything is in Chinese or Japanese (I think) So many cute things and very inexpensive Happy shopping! read more

This is my first time seeing a Miniso and I loved it! All the cute items seen in the windows were what lured me in. The isles are a little packed (to maximize on the number of cute items) but I went in the morning when they first opened and at the evening when they were closing, so it wasn't too crowded. The items were generally good quality for the price (super soft adorable plushies for around $6, cute massagers that were in the shape of the animals for around $4, home slippers $4, packs of 3 toothbrushes $2). Parking was a little tough but there's a structure on Colorado right next the store which is easy to park in! Definitely would come here again (I actually went back the day after I first went to pick up another penguin plush). read more

What is Miniso? Thing if Uniqlo was a Walgreens!!! Japanese goods, with high quality items from stationery to household items. Make-up kitchen knick-knacks, and phone accessories. Prices ranged from $1.99-$5. Super cute, clean, minimal, sleek, and affordable! Very similar to Muji, but cheaper, and no apparel. Came in here, and purchased a few things for my children before going to a restaurant. Purchased a notebook/coloring book for $1.99, and an oil pastel kit for $2.99. The quality of paper was very nice and thick, with cute animals to color, and the oil pastel kit was a good mix of wax and oil. It wasn't messy like the typical oil pastels we're all used to. Super cute store, get's a little crowded. read more

Bought their "FRUITS FLAVORED LIP BALM- JUICY PEACH." Very disappointing. Did not have ANY "fruity" element to it- NONE! I felt that this product was defective, so half a block later I went back to return it. They denied my request for "hygienic purpose," which I COMPLETELY understand, but this was defective. FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. read more

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I love this place! I had never heard of it and was walking around old town and saw it was packed so I wanted to check it out. A lot of inexpensive, but very useful items that are also very aesthetically pleasing. I bought their glass bottles ($1.99) which so far are very durable and I'm obsessed with their designs. Small bottles like this are usually over $15 anywhere else and aren't even great so I'm glad I found these. They are 500 mL or 16.9 oz so good price definitely. Not sure if that was on sale or not but still cheap for good quality! I bought some pens (99¢ each) which were good for the price. I also got fragrance beads in lemon and lavender ($2.89?) which are also AT LEAST over $8 everywhere else I saw them so I'm pretty excited to use them and can buy more if need be. They have a lot of things from make up to silverware to electronics and accessories and so much more!!! Definitely check it out if you need a few random things at a small price. read more

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If you see something you like, just get it. Their inventory turns over so quickly, you can't guarantee what you like today will be there tomorrow or next week. They have new stuff all the time. They have a lot of cute things for cheap! I love that. I feel happy when I'm in this store, the same feeling I get at Daiso. But this is not a dollar type store. They have some nicer things that are in the !.99, $3.99, $5.99 and $9.99 price range. Awesome place to buy gifts, chargers, phone cases, makeup, thermoses, stuffed toys, bags, wallets, socks, fragrances, jewelry, toiletries and so much more. read more

Manager wouldn't accept my return of make up that was unopened and unused. I informed them that no one told me at check out that these were final sale but she didn't care. On the receipt it says as long as it's 7 days and unopened. I wouldn't have purchased otherwise but once again she didn't care. read more

I love Miniso. I used to visit on a regular basis during my previous job when I had to make semi-monthly trips to Asia. In Hong Kong, Miniso is a neighborhood store as common as Target where you can find one in every two miles or so. So I was really surprised when it chooses to open its first US store in a prime area of Pasadena, across from Tiffany... Anyways, to keep things clear, it is actually a Chinese company with Japanese designers. If you look at their cosmetics and skincare products they were made mostly in the Guangdong region of China. The company is headquartered at Guangzhou. I don't use their makeups, skincare, and fragrances but I like everything else. They have cute kitchenwares, organizers, accessories, and plush toys. Most of them are of good quality. Hopefully within a year they can expand to build a few more stores in LA. This one is too crowded. They will open up another one in Lakewood in around 10 days, according to Ms. Cashier. This location is located right off the DeLacey parking garage. 90 min free. Super convenient. read more

I had visited the one in Santa Ana at the Westfield mall. It was great it totally reminded me about daiso but the product have a sense of design and style with fair pricing which I love. I spoke to the cashier girl which is friendly and she said they are opening a new location in Hollywood. I wish there is a closet location close to my place. The source in Buena Park is still leasing some space I believe. There will be competition with daiso a few blocks. But I believe they could be successful read more

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Great shopping experience. New to the USA, Miniso is the next big thing. Love the quality and the prices. Got daily use items and gifts for family and friends. Thanks Miniso. read more

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Brand new store, so many people. This is crazy. I could not believe it, just spend over $50. read more

Unprofessional staff, smart ass with customer, some tags are wrong and not honoring the price that they put on the product, and line was hold up and the other staff can't run the register, and when I said the price is right there and he said the system didn't ring up that price, and the sales come back to me is "do you want me to sell this to you for 10 cents" great customer service, you just gotta love customer service nowadays. read more

Shop here at your own risk. After shopping here there were 6 charges on the same day to my wife's debit card in London, Beverly Hills, and Germany for over $300. Fortunately Wells Fargo noticed the abnormal activity and called us to verify the charges were bogus. read more

My first Miniso experience was abroad and I was really glad to see that the store is also here in Cali. This store in Pasadena, though, felt smallish, maybe the shoebox (rectangular) layout makes the aisles narrow and hard to shop for and look around at the merchandise. (For comparison, the store abroad was like shopping at one of our Bed Bath and Beyond stores...) Unlike Daiso, where most items are $1.50, the majority of items at Miniso are beyond the $1.50 mark and pay more attention to form and design. It's like someone took the Daiso concept and turned up the IKEA treatment "to 11" anb sprinkled a dash of kawaii. Overall, quality and durability of products from both Daiso and Miniso may be similar. "A-OK". Great to have around and neat place to shop and look for novelties, but the value proposition on some items are just not there for me. read more

Review for Downey location: Great variety but I don't think the paper bag at checkout should be 0.08 cents. Hollister/ Pink/ Macys/ and every store at malls I've been to give out paper or plastic bag. Even Bath and Body Works. Paper bags should especially not be charged because it is recyclable. If it was plastic, I would understand and I can reuse it at home for other stuff. Paper? Not so much. I feel guilty not using it until its not for use. That's why I'm deducting a star. However, I love the products. I always stock up on Hi-Chews and cute stuff like hair clips. It's super cheap (in cost), so I wouldn't go here expecting things to be the best in the world. read more

Love it here! Back in Boston, and we don't have one. Going to call Pasadena and see if they can send me something's I did not want to bring home(would've been the entire store. Fun, useful and everything under$10! Amazing! read more

Amazing customer service! I visited this store today in hopes of getting Hello Kitty Squishies that have been extremely hard to find at the other Miniso locations. I couldn't find them on the sales floor so I asked the young woman at the register if there was any chance that they had any in the stockroom. She asked her co-worker and he said that he would check for me and see, after about 20 minutes I was almost sure he would come back empty handed but he had a small box with him that had some of the squishies so I purchased them all! I was so thankful, as I've been to 4 other previous locations all to which no luck and they were both happy to help. They've definitely earned themselves a new loyal customer and I will definitely be making this location my go-to. Thank you again to the young man and woman who helped me!! read more

Everything here is good quality at a very affordable price... I always love bringing my kids here, they get so excited... Also they have amazing customer service. The 2 gentlemen up front are awesome and soooo helpful...,.,. read more

I bought one of the froggy neck rest + eye mask, and the eye mask is so tight that I cannot even put it on my head. The cushion is nice n soft, but buttoning it makes it too tight to put around the neck. It feels like a poor product made with decent material. I found out that miniso is a Chinese company that copied Japanese brands such as daiso, muji, and uniqlo. Their logo is a rip off of uniqlo, and you can a lot of their products on Chinese websites for cheaper. Preying on ignorance.. read more

This place is pretty similar to Daiso, random accessories and items for sale for less than $10. They have a more limited selection though. From what I can remember, there was perfume, jewelry, desk lamps, handbags, utensils, plushies, pens, headphones, and well... a lot of things you'll probably find a use for. Their quality looks decent for what you're paying for. I just got a pen (I'm a sucker for really thin gel ink pens hehe), for $1 + tax. Pretty cheap! Worth checking out, something will eventually catch your eye, I'm sure. read more

Miniso is just so-so. Come buy things you really don't need, but you can't resist because it's soft and cute. I was excited to finally get to check out the store, but was turned off by the line that forms in the middle of the store, blocking shoppers from shopping conveniently at a convenience store. Ha. Some items may not have an obvious price tag or a tag at all. So it was a surprise when some items rung up as more than what I thought it to be. The nail polish remover pads I bought drew me in with the "apple scent", but was a messy disappointment overall. It's fun to look at the random things they sell, but I can't comment much on their functionality. read more

Great store.. reasonable price and very special stuff they have. I wish they have more Mi nisi store around LA.

Very cute products! I was hoping for some otaku merchandise, but what I found instead was a pleasant surprise. Service is nice and most product labels have English translations. read more

It's another type of store similar to Daiso in Arcadia. Their prices were competitive although smaller than Daiso, they sell similar items with some minor differences. Unlike Daiso that mainly focuses on household items, automotive items, even food, in Miniso I saw a bit more electronic items like speakers, powerbank chargers, etc. The speakers were pretty loud for a decent price. I'm glad that it's close to me and it's a good alternative than going a bit further for similar items. read more

Reminds me of Daiso however they need more stuff, they do have cute simple cosmetics but the line was long and I had no chance to buy anything. read more

Just opened in Old Town Pasadena with a lot of fanfare. Nice store with lots of small and large items. You're sure to find something for gifts large or small. Find a nearby parking lot with 90 minutes of parking free or use the street meters. read more

Love the stuffs here, so cute and cheap. Adorable styles and colors in something useful. I love Japanese stuffs.

Similar to Daiso but with better quality. The dolls there are very soft and looks cute! And one thing that I like the most, you can return your item within 7 days compare with Daiso's no exchange/no return policy. read more

I really don't understand why people line up for this place. Daiso has much more selection and pricing. Products weren't new, different or creative. read more

Love Miniso products. Daiso is cheaper but Miniso is better in quality. Their plushes are so fluffy and cute. Also love their make up products and storage box. Hope they expand their store. Sometimes it is hard to walk around... The first time I shop they provide paper bag. The second time NO. Luckily I have my own recycling bag for tons of stuff purchased. read more

Cute stuff here and at good prices. Definately reminds me of Daiso Japan. A small location but not busy on weekday mornings. The only thing that was eh for me was their pen selection. I've been to a Miniso in Vancouver Canada and their selection is amazing. I wanted to buy a pen that I saw when I was up north but didn't have time to go back. So I checked my local store here in Pasadena and the selection was disapointing. Regarless, I would still go back and check out their merch. read more

Decent. I've been to Miniso in Hong Kong, and I'm glad they didn't raise their prices that much. Seeing as people like to compare this place to Daiso, this is slightly more expensive and slightly better goods. Their selection isn't as big as Daiso's, but I think that's fine for now. When I was here, there wasn't much of a line, so I bought stuff, but if there's a huge line, I don't think it's worth it. The stuff here definitely isn't as good as Muji, but it's also nowhere near as expensive. I would probably come back if I was in the area and needed anything from here. read more

I love this store it has the cutest stuff and really functional items to us for everyday life and travel. Prices are cheap also...

I like their items but I really think they need to restock faster on their sold out items so other people can purchase.

The place was absolutely wonderful. The staff was really approachable. They had fans and air conditioning since it is so hot now a days. Everything was really cute your bound to find something you want. They have a little bit of everything. Store is not as big as I think it should be. I don't think anything in the store was above 20$ and the plushies were affordable and very high quality. Would come back for a cute tote bag and hat . :) read more

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Great prices and products. Love this place and one of my favorite scents has come from this place.

Terrible service and deceptive pricing at Miniso Pasadena. The store's employees are very rude. The supervisor who was called down to help appeared as if she just woke up and dragged her feet down in her undershirt. Not sure if her name was Yomira or Nayeli. They will not do a return claiming sales are final. There is no sign by the item i purchased said its final sale or even on sale. They tried to cheat customers and i will NEVER go back. I would recommend people to go to Dollar Tree where they have great customer services, good quality at much lower prices and most importantly, no such thing as no return allowed. read more