This little shop is located in an unassuming plaza. They sell top quality knives and some Japanese…read morekitchen items but I came for one of their expert services: knife sharpening. I had a couple of kitchen knives that needed sharpening, one a high-end knife and the other a cheap one. The owner, an elderly gentleman who gave off an aura of a supreme master of knives, carefully examined each knife and said he could sharpen both. I paid the fee and was told they would be ready in a couple days. Four days later I called and was told the knives were ready for pick up. Both were sharpened nicely, like new. The cheap knife, which originally had some damage to the blade, was repaired and looked like the day it was bought 20 years ago. We are happy to have both of these knives back in our kitchen, ready to slice away. While I was there, I asked if they had any kitchen scissors and I was shown a couple of options. The differences between them were explained so I could make the best choice. I bought a pair and have been very happy with them!

I had a great time shopping around here. Masa is very kind and helpful. if you're looking for…read morequality japanese homegoods, this is the place to go to. I'm so happy I found this gem during our visit. I will definitely come back and shop here again!

Warranty Experience with Chef's Toys and Mulberry Technology…read moreInitial Purchase and Expectations In 2023, we invested a total of $26,472.61, which included taxes and two warranty insurance plans, for a 3-door KINTORA refrigerator and a 2-door KINTORA freezer. Our initial experience was smooth and hassle-free, largely thanks to our salesperson, Estaban Aguirre. Unfortunately, we later discovered that Estaban was no longer with the company. The Issue Arises On March 6, 2026, the hinge of our 3-door KINTORA refrigerator broke, rendering the refrigerator unusable. Since we had purchased a warranty, we immediately reached out to Estaban for assistance, only to learn from Raul Flores that Estaban was no longer employed with Chef's Toys. Raul provided us with contact information for Mulberry Technology, who was supposed to handle our warranty claims. Challenges with the Warranty Process This marked the beginning of a frustrating ordeal. It quickly became apparent that Chef's Toys was not well-acquainted with Mulberry Technology. Raul initially gave us an incorrect contact number for starting our claim. He directed us to Joshua Wohl at Mulberry, who, while not involved in claims processing, was helpful enough to connect us with the appropriate department--after we had already experienced several unhelpful responses from Raul. After sending our purchase order to Karime, our contact at Mulberry, we learned that Chef's Toys had never registered our protection plan with Mulberry or transferred the necessary funds for our warranty. We attempted to follow up with Raul but received no response until we escalated our concerns to Chef's Toys' corporate office. Unfortunately, reaching out to their main line at 714-662-2433 during business hours of M-F between 9am-5pm only led to a voicemail, and our emails through their website also went unanswered. This is TERRIBLE! Resolution and Lingering Frustrations Eventually, Raul from Chef's Toys responded and offered a courtesy repair for our refrigerator door but informed us that our remaining warranty coverage would not be honored. This was frustrating, as we had already paid for the warranty. During this period, on March 25, the Health Department visited and deducted points from our inspection due to the non-functional equipment. We promptly notified Raul about the urgency, as another inspection was scheduled for April 6. Fortunately, the Health Department accepted our communication with Raul and a photo of the completed repair as proof. The entire process--from the breakdown on March 6 to the repair on April 6--took a full month. This delay was disappointing, especially given that waiting for a part should not have justified such a lengthy timeline; someone could have delivered the part to expedite the repair.

2.21.26 Hubby looking for a knife, I'm looking for a sharpening tool…read more It's a smaller scale store but I can easily spend at least an hour roaming the aisles. I love to cook & I see all the possibilities of the items to make life easier or more efficient here. My santoku is starting to become dull & needs sharpening. I couldn't my favorite chef 's knife (the whole knife block cannot be found!) Hubby found a chefs knife & he got me the sharpener. I told him I wanted to get the stone/honing block but he opted for the metal kind. The staff are super helpful & answered our questions. There so many "toys" I wanted to buy but I must resist the urge to amass more "clutter" (that's what Hubby calls it, but he reaps the benefit when he eats what I cook). I still need a dumpling rolling pin, but they only have standard types at this location. Aisles are fairly spacious & inventory appears well stocked, neatly arranged & sorted. Prices are fair & marked accordingly. It has its own designated free parking lot. Good shopping trip, met our goals.

Amazing showroom and top-tier service! Stopped by Yoshihiro Cutlery to browse their hand-forged…read moreJapanese knives and ended up buying knives, cutting board, and a pair of their scissors. You can immediately feel the exceptional quality and balance in their products. The staff took the time to explain the different types of steel and handles, making the whole shopping experience genuinely special. 1000/1000

Great experience overall. The Japanese knives are very sharp, well-balanced, and feel high quality…read morein hand. You can tell there's good craftsmanship behind them. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable when explaining the different styles and steels. Prices are not cheap, but the quality matches the value. Definitely a good place for anyone serious about cooking or sushi preparation.

Quality service at a good value. NOTE: This is not a storefront. Service is provided from a…read morepersonal home so it is very important you call in advance to arrange an appointment

I had been meaning to get a couple of knives sharpened for quite some time and finally reached out…read moreto DK Sharp a couple of days before Thanksgiving, he was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. He arranged a drop-off time and place and managed to get my knives back to me in less than a day. The knives were expertly sharpened - I even threw in a ceramic blade that had been nicked and was on the verge of being trashed, he brought it back from the dead. The cost was even less than expected! I would not hesitate to use this service again and urge you to do the same!

Found the shop after scoring big at my local thrift shop with 4 shun premier knives and a utility…read moreknife. Talked with Melvin on the phone and he said I could come through. I got to the shop, he quoted for all 5 plus my chef knife, bread knife, cleaver and fillet from home, and within 30 minutes, my knives were ready. Great experience, cool shop and Melvin did a fantastic job in a fast amount of time. I will definitely be back when I add more secondhand knives to my collection.

A nice big shop that is easy to access and close to the freeway…read more Daniel made quick work of the three knives I brought it, all with different levels of wear and damage. He sharpened and fixed the tips of two knives, and repaired one with a big chunk missing after a friend had a go at opening a coconut... Seems a fair price for the work done. They also have some good looking knives for sale. Super friendly, and clearly know their stuff.

This place is very reasonable the prices are great and he sharpened my knives I took to him in less…read morethan 20 minutes will be back when they need to get sharpened again.

Largest Daiso in the South Bay! (Torrance/Gardena) area :)…read more I was looking for a cable cover that I couldn't find at other smaller Daiso stores so I came to this one and found it. It's a large store with more variety of items! Parking is shared with other stores in the same plaza which could be tricky. Value is great! Service was a bit slow with one register open but it was a Monday afternoon so maybe a slow day.

It isn't a trip to LA without a stop at Daiso!…read more Okay, I'm exaggerating, but I did want to stop here, so we did. The sad thing is that it is no longer easy peasy to shop, where most everything is the same cheap price, with just a few rare outliers. On this trip it felt like the cheap price was the rarity and you had to figure out the price of the rest. Not the most leisurely activity. But I still came out with a few things to take up the crevices of my carry on.

I recently got three knives sharpened at the Irvine farmers market by this company. First of all, I…read morewas very pleased with the quality of work and secondly, the price tag was beyond reasonable. They basically sharpened my knives while I went shopping at the farmers market. It's perfect! The lady that helped me was really nice and friendly.

Awesome and fast service! Bringing my entire kitchen arsenal next time!!!!!…read more Also very nice!

The customer service here is five stars. I came in with a plumbing issue and Sharon Helped me…read moreresolve the issue easily. She even looked up the fix on youtube with me. She saved me hundreds of dollars on a plumber. This place is excellent. Even though it's small in comparison to the huge hardware stores, There are times when the prices are much better. Selfie hardware truly is a neighborhood staple for me.I love this place.

The staff is quite friendly but their prices are truly crazy. 5/8" screws for .25 each, nitrile…read moregloves for almost $18 per box when you can order all of this stuff on prime and have it at your house same day. So what's the point? Why pay convenience store prices for things that you can get for way cheaper online or at the giant orange box store? Over $7 to cut a damn key?! And I brought the key blank!!! Come on. You're not even trying to be fair. I wanted to support a local small business but this place is truly not worth the sky high prices for these things. This store isn't worth it unless you're truly desperate to have what you need. Otherwise steer clear their prices are a joke.