This is my go-to gift shop in town. The selection is beautifully curated, thoughtful without…read morefeeling generic, and I've genuinely never left disappointed. The owner is incredibly intuitive, and has an amazing eye. I always ask for her advice, and she somehow always points me to the right gift for the right person. It makes gift-buying feel effortless and actually enjoyable. If you want something meaningful and well chosen, this is the place.

Fun local store in West Adams! Great for gifts for friends and family of all ages. Staff is…read moreincredibly friendly and helpful too. Can be a bit on the pricier side, but perfect when you're in a pinch for a quick yet thoughtful gift. Just be sure to check the hours to make sure they're open.

Cute store, nice discovery in Madang Mall!…read more Loved the decor and the window displays that lured me in! Nice clothing selection, more unique, interesting items, decent prices and good customer service. If you are shopping, make it a stop! It has a nice array of merchandise to browse and try. Not your regular mall chain shop!

This is a really cute store and the store owner is soo nice! My guy and I ended up just getting…read moresome really cute pins when we came by. I thought the clothes were really cute, but they didn't have my size in the ones I liked for myself. I think this is a nice place to get gifts for people that aren't touristy type gifts. I know there's a lot in the store that my niece would like as well!

Koreatown Plaza has everything you could want. You can explore a variety of shops offering…read moreclothing, cosmetics, health products, home goods, jewelry, and the best food court in town. Parking is for a fee, but they validate at most stores and some of the eateries. It has the best of Korean cuisine for every budget. You can have great noodles and spend less than 15$. The wide variety of restaurants, from sizzling street food and noodle soups to crispy katsu and savory dumplings are the reason we often go. We love to have lunch or dinner there. The people that work there are so nice and will help you, especially in the shops. I am often looking for the latest comic for my grandson and they are always there to help. They keep the entire mall spotless and comfortable. It is a great time.

+ Bustling Korean commercial area. Lots of coming and going…read more Nice place to take a break from the downtown LA hustle. - The restrooms in the food court were completely closed, so I had to search a bit farther. If they have to do maintenance, they should avoid doing so during such busy hours. + Nicole's Coffee Shop was kind enough to validate my parking without me buying anything. I decided to support their business anyway. - The food court is very limited on hydrating, healthy drinks. I had barely walked around inside the Plaza for 15min when suddenly all the lights went out. Inside H-Mart was so dark. I ran outta there. Sunlight still shown through the windows, thankfully. Everyone was confused. I rushed back to my car in the parking garage and booked it outta there. Thankfully the gatekeeper's barricade arm was staying up (so my validated parking ticket didn't matter) so I could drive off quickly before the exit became a bottleneck. Turns out West LA had a blackout... the one time I ever visit LA! Shame, cuz I wanted to walk around Koreatown Plaza a little more before heading to the next checkpoint in my itinerary.

What an amazing new addition to West Adams. I had no clue this place existed until they hosted a…read morelocal women's event at Holy Ground The front part of the shop has decorative items as well as seasonings, candles, and so on. What I was shocked about was that there was a bookstore in the second room behind the shop. It was beautiful with gorgeous art on the wall and a very inviting space to chill, relax and take the environment. Then I noticed an outdoor space behind the bookstore. What a relaxing space to grab a book and take a seat. If you live in a neighborhood, you definitely should stop by to check out this beautiful space. If you are in need of a last-minute gift for a birthday, a housewarming or you just love to cook or read, stop by! Parking a street parking, don't let the neighborhood scare you off. I feel it to be safe and is improving every day.

What a lovely peaceful place to spend time if you need a unique gift or to pick a book to become…read moreenlightened about important issues!

If you're fancy like me, I don't see why you wouldn't like this shop! Right next to the food court…read moreat Koreatown Plaza, I usually pop in before a bite. Now I don't usually bring other people's reviews into my own, but...Did someone really give 1 star because they bought what they thought was the real Stanley Cup? ^_^ Well, you won't find stuff like that here. It's all gifts and cute stuff, fun things and just an adorable-ness overload with some anime and Kpop stuff thrown in. I'm 100 years old and my friends & I loved Mashimaro when we were little! I was SO happy to see a black and gray Mashimaro tote in the store. It was overpriced at $80, as are most things in here, but it's not absolutely terrible pricing. I mean it's vintage at this point, lol. In general, the pricing here isn't quite as bad as you'd think within a mall. The store is overpacked with items squeezed in to maximize the small store space. I think the merchandise may have been upgraded since reviews from several years ago because I didn't see anything that was not decent to high quality. I'll definitely shop here again.

Love this store. They have really cute sanrio merch that's reasonably priced. Please keep in mind…read morethat this stuff is from overseas and with the current climate, things will be a bit pricier. They have really cool sanrio merch that's I rarely see in person. I absolutely love the stationery. I always pick up sticky notes and pens here.

Must go for kpop fans! Giant store a little ways a way from the main Ktown plazas but well worth…read morethe walk! Has literally everything kpop related, from albums to merch, both new and old releases. Wall to ceiling shelves of albums for every artist, both solo and groups. Have a lot of stuff from recent comebacks and older merch as well. They also have a good selection of photocard supplies, binders, and stationery supplies. Miscellaneous cute plushies and trinkets as well, you'll definitely find what you need here!

We just came from Louders That was playing K-pop on every single TV. So I really was ready for the…read morestore. They had K-pop everything. CDs. Videos. Calendars clothes. I really loved. It. Smells like the hell kitty store.

This very popular three-level indoor mall has a great food court and ground level supermarket…read more These two places also have the fairest prices. While it was great to see only two empty storefronts, most businesses sell overpriced to super overpriced products to stay afloat. The mall is dated-looking, with a defunct water fountain, but the open second floor bathed in natural sunlight gives off soothing, chill vibes. The food court has about 9 places, mostly Korean but also a Vietnamese and Japanese katsu options. We ate fresh bi bim naeng myun (very chewy buckwheat noodles), ja jang myun (chewy noodles with black bean sauce and a nice amount of minced beef or pork), and fish cake on a skewer. Some places charge for a to go container and the cranky employee at the naeng myun place (the name's only in Korean, Kang San Myun Ok, refused to sell me to go in separate containers. Excuse me for wanting to separate the chewy noodles from the broth, as the noodles will lose elasticity from a long drive. The food court had many televisions broadcasting a World Cup match. There eating area is spacious with tables are cleared and wiped quickly. The outdoor dining are was closed the day we went. The supermarket is huge, organized and has the viral fruit-shaped ice cream that I adore, for $4.99 each. There's a Cake House bakery with mildly sweet Asian pastries and hot beverages. Their cakes are very expensive and beautiful. Cake slices are also sold. The mall has women's clothes, skin care, a bank, bookstore, children's toys, handbags and jewelry, and knick-knacks or collectibles. There's even a flower shop on a parking level right by the supermarket entrance. We were surprised to spend about 4 hours there. It's easy to spend a lot of time here as the parking is free! I will be back for the food and accessories in support of Korean-owned businesses.

The Bottom Line 3 stars: A good place to stop by IF you are in the area, for general groceries and…read moreKorean food specialty items, and/or to have some decent and reasonably priced Korean food. The Little Bean coffee shop is also worth a visit (see my sepataete review). Recommended! Location 4 stars: SE corner of Olympic and Western in southern K-Town, to the West of DTLA/LA Live. Free self parking on premises. Venue 3 stars: Older shopping complex, consisting of the Galleria Supermarket on the lower level and 2 levels of shops. Extensive Food Court on the 3rd floor. Store mix 3 stars: Mostly mid-to-low tier unbranded clothing and health stores. A nice coffee shop on the second level (Little Bean Coffee). The food court is massive, with tens of Korean restaurants. I recommend Galleria Tonkatsu and Jin Su Sung Chan.

I've shopped at Just Tantau tor years! Carol had unique and cool jewelry and is so helpful with…read morerepairs and custom jewelry'. I live my typewriter key cuff links and just made a necklace using keys once again

This unique store has closed as of January 7 due to the untimely passing of owner Carol Tantau. She…read moreand her store will be missed.

This is my favorite place to buy Hello Kitty stuff! It's such a cute shop and located in a nearby…read morelocale to my apartment.

Not too many places to find Hello Kitty items in the Crenshaw or Los Angeles areas. However this…read moreplace is great. I found the cuties Mickey Mouse back pack for my daughter at a reasonable price. I am thinking about returning for that matching wallet.

This is a late, but important review! We were invited to my child's classmate's birthday party in…read moreearly October. We didn't know the family or child well, only that he was turning four and has an older brother. I purposely wanted to shop local and support an independent business, and a quick search on Yelp led me here. We arrived about an hour before closing on Saturday, which was great because parking meters end at 4pm and we found parking out front easily. We were greeted by an employee behind the desk as we walked in. She asked if there was anything she could help us find, and I let her know we were first time customers looking for a birthday gift with the details mentioned above. She let us know the layout of the store, her suggestions, but let us look freely. Over time more customers arrived with small children, and received the same courteous service. The store is clean and curated. I appreciated seeing well made toys and items inspiring imaginative play, rather than cheap plastic with distracting lights or sounds. I eventually chose a doctor play set as well as some items for my own children, such as animal figures and stamp markers. They offer free gift wrapping, which is a nice touch. The one alarming fact that stood out is that there were many empty storefronts on their block, so it's more important than ever to support our local economy. Their prices reflect investment in well made items, so I would not come here expecting big box store deals. In a world full of Target and Amazon, I would rather spend my money supporting a local, independent business. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back with our kids this holiday season.

Miracle Mile Toys & Gifts is a neighborhood toy store that mostly sells toys for babies and kids…read more Visitors will find toys like puzzles, stuffed animals, toy trains, Perfect Petzzz, wooden toys from Plan Toys and Tender Leaf, dolls, BRIO trains, etc. This is the shop for parents who are looking for quality toys and are not overly worried about price tags. P.S. - Metered parking only, but this part of Miracle Mile is not very busy so I had no issue finding an available spot on Saturday afternoon.