Absolutely hated shopping at this specialty shop in Flushing that has a large selection of Japanese candies, stationary and household items and even a small souvenir section in from selling trinkets one would find in a Tokyo gift shop. Why I hated it? Well, the isles are just way too narrow and it's extremely difficult to move around and look for something. Plus, the crowds made it even worse. I felt like every isle was blocked off and even if someone moved out of your way, there just isn't enough space to get around them. It's too compact and stressful to shop here. Prices seemed decent but I just couldn't take the claustrophobic setting. Not going to come back here and not recommended. read more

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This is our favorite place to find Japanese products. We went to several of them nearby but this has the best selection. Love many of the snacks and drinks. My daughter loves the skincare products. read more

one of the nicest places to get ramen and good anime related items, sake and amazing sweets and a good place to play.

My spot for snacks and Japanese drinks. Also they have all kinds of skincare, makeup and household items. Sometimes I'd go in without needing anything and always come out having bought something. Remember to join their rewards program because you can easily accumulate them for cash back. read more

I happened to be in flushing today and saw Teso. So I decided to go in. I was i an awe it had everything thing I could possibly use. The workers were nice nobody followed me and I'm not even their race. And when it was time to ring up my purchase the Male cashier was very nice and polite to me. I will most definitely go there again. read more

My boyfriend is visiting from upstate and I thought it'd be a great idea to take him to teso life. However, as soon as we walked in, my boyfriend was racially profiled and we were followed for the entirety of our visit. When I was in an aisle by myself, I (asian) was not followed. However, when my boyfriend who is biracial came to join me, an associate of the store immediately started following us and staring at us anytime we moved to another aisle. Literally every aisle we went down, she would follow us and stand by the end and watch us as if we were gonna steal something. It was very uncomfortable for my boyfriend and I as we were not expecting to be treated like this as PAYING CUSTOMERS. The rest of the customers were asian as well and none of them were being followed except us. Do not go to this establishment unless you want to be treated with absolute disrespect and racism. read more

Really great place with Japanese products that range from food, makeup and everything in between. They carry a ton of amazing Japanese snacks and drinks! Their makeup selection is pretty ample too. Thing you'd have to buy online, they have it here. My only complaint is the same as everyone else's. The aisles are super narrow and it's basically a one way aisle. read more

There's a large range of Japanese products in this shop ranging from kitchen and bathroom supplies, bottled drinks, plushies, candies that can be bought in some Asian supermarkets elsewhere, stationary, skincare and makeup supplies, and more. I was hoping to see some premade meals like those in other Japanese markets but they didn't, which wasn't really a problem anyway. I am glad this place has opened in Flushing with a wide range of products, including some drinks that I had bought before from vending machines on my trip to Japan because it reminded me of the good memories I had there. However the drinks were a bit pricier than expected in comparison to sunrise mart in St. Mark's, East Village. I would come back here to check out skincare or makeup products, stationary, and maybe kitchen and bathroom supplies as some of them looked interesting. The cashier's service was nice and I received a proper farewell. The aisles were narrow so be careful around the china in the kitchen section. I had to bump shoulders with a stranger in that aisle. There were a lot of employees who followed customers around, which kind of bothered me since I just wanted to look around first given the large range of products stocked. They did not really ask customers if they needed help and it kind of felt like they were trying to keep an eye out for any attempted thefts. I did not linger in any aisle for more than an appropriate time of about 1 minute and couldn't even finish seeing everything but the constant stares from the staff were kind of uncomfortable.. read more

Great store! It reminds me of Daiso Japan. It's got variety of Japanese snacks and home goods. The only downside is that the aisles are a little cramped and when you are shopping with a basket it's hard to weave in and out of the aisles. They open till 11pm. read more

Teso Life - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Flushing, New York

Why yes it's a Japanese supermarket in Flushing of all places in the world. No you don't have to travel to New Jersey anymore. Isn't that a good thing? Yes it is. It carries a lot of great products and items from Japan. Some products are great, some aren't so great. And some are strange, but whatever, the store has employees in the aisles who can help you find stuff. I love all the snacks and drinks they have. So many snacks so little time. Also sign up for their loyalty program. read more

I found out about this place while researching for Japanese stores in Flushing. I went here this past weekend with my friends. It was a nice Japanese lifestyle store like Daiso in Japan but the aisles were too narrow. It was very hard to walk through the aisle without bumping against other people. I wish the store was a bit more spacious. read more

Really happy this place opened up. They carry a lot of hard to find items. If you are a fan of Japanese skincare, this place is a must. The prices are hard to beat. I always come here also to find very functional house things and barley tea. They carry a large selection of bottled cold teas. Yummy! I have to come here more, there is a lot to look at/buy. read more

New Japanese shop in Flushing fully stocked with products I've seriously never seen in the US before! I'm seriously in shock (I go to japan quite often and I've never seen some products that they carry here elsewhere in NY). All the beauty products, snacks, housewares that you would typically find in Japan! Price is reasonable and the shop is clean, comfortable and the employees are nice. read more

really cute store but everything is soooo expensive !!! the tiene teso store has cheaper s prices. and daiso too

Very cool to have a place by me that has imported Japanese goods! They have food, kitchenware, tea, molds, baking items and so much more! The store is tightly organized so on busy days it can get crowded. I bought so many snacks I couldn't stop! I never seen some of the stuff they have in here so I had to buy a lot! Some items can be pricey but they are imported from Japan so I didn't find that to be a bother. If you're in Flushing check it out! read more

This place is a treasure trove of Japanese goodies. I'm not just talking candy, even though their candy selection is wonderful. I'm talking, like, the world's most encapsulated department store for Japanese goods. I god a sunscreen that got rave reviews everywhere (I do love it) for $5 off with my membership. Membership is free & you can use your phone # to pull it up. I highly recommend splurging on the tiny but oh so delicious Royce chocolates. They were on sale last time I was there which is unheard of. Don't get me wrong, I love Daiso, but there are a lot of things at Teso one can't get at Daiso, like Shiseido shampoo & conditioner for a song. There is a small Japantown in Edgewater, NJ which is the only thing that tops the 1-2 punch of Teso & Daiso in Flushing. read more

A smaller scale Mitsuwa with no food court. Close to home. You can find rare snacks, make up, stationary, cute Japanese house supplies, and so much more. The store is well lit and kept super clean. The aisles are narrow and can get crowded. It gets uncomfortable when the workers keep looking at you cause they're afraid you'll steal something, but it's understandable cause it's Flushing. I love buying something here whenever I'm passing through the area. I'm a fan! read more

Cute Japanese store. I've seen some in Chinatown but this is waaaay closer with lots of yummy snacks.

Love love love this place. Just randomly walked by and noticed bright lights and reminded me so much of Japan's duty-free stores so my boyfriend and I decided to check it out, and amazing. They sell everything here!! (including a few things I wasn't able to find online or at Mitsuwa Marketplace/Sunrise Market). From snacks, to drinks, Japanese beauty products, and home living, etc. So happy that I don't need to wait for shipping anymore, everything I need can be bought in store now.. yay! read more

Had a negative experience with a food purchase that turn positive. I express concern about a food items' quality in which the store got back to me in a timely manner saying they will reach out to the supplier and express the concern I had as well as offer me a refund. I really appreciate their effort in making me a happy customer again. The store employee was apologetic about the trouble caused and gave me no problem. I will definitely be back in the near future for more Japanese goods as the selection is great! read more

I've wanted to go in the store since it opened because it just looked appealing. I was thrilled when I found out it was a Japanese store because, let's face it, Japanese snacks are the BEST. It has been hard to find more than the usual Glico products even in the Flushing markets. I bought roughly 20 snacks and drinks for my teenager who is learning Japanese in school-snacks are always a good way to entice more learning because the packaging is inviting. My family had tried roughly 10% of the snacks we saw in the he store (not including candy and drinks), so I'm glad I can start getting new things. The pricing is also a little bit better than the local stores. I spent about 20 minutes slowly going through the store. I was followed pretty much the entire time. I thought maybe it was because, coming from work, I was literally dressed like a greasy mechanic. It does make you want to finish up quicker and just get out. Not exactly how you get customers to buy more product. I see another Yelper was also followed. I hope the mamagement figures out a better way to do store security and "surveillance" because this isn't a reputation that you want. I understand you want to protect the product but it should not be at the expense of a customer feeling invited and appreciated. I will absolutely go back often. I'm looking forward to trying more beauty products (shampoos and face washes, makeup). The school supplies are absolutely great quality, and priced better than what you will find in the chain drug stores. I imagine this store will be successful for a long time as long as they don't start cutting corners. Also, please more umai bars. I only saw a large bag of chocolate ones. Maybe I missed the others? But there are so many flavors, it's a shame to not offer them. If the store can only buy them in large single flavor bags, put your workers to good use, and make smaller packages with one flavor each in them. Those would sell like crazy. read more

This store reminds me of daiso in japan with their reasonable priced baking wear. And other home stuff. Plus the fact that this store has snacks from japan. Worth the check out. read more

I just want to this store, bought some drinks, snacks, masks and a lucky cat. I found out that the cat was damaged before I left the counter there, so I asked for an other one. Then they give me the sample which is not the last one in stock. (How I know is because the lady is checking the rest of them then put it back to the box) Then I asked if they can change the one from the box for me cause it was intended to be a gift. Then she told me that I have to take the sample because nothing is perfect. Excuse me?? I didn't ask goer a perfect one, but the sample you gave me is also damaged!!! This is the first time and I believe that this would also be the last time that I went there! read more

Great addition to Flushing. Great cookware section with Japanese kitchen gadgets and cleaning gadgets it's really cool. Snacks was a bust. You can find them cheaper in supermarkets. Other than that the stationary supplies, cookware and even beauty supplies are interesting and affordable. Definitely going back. read more

Would definitely give less stars if I could. Rude staff. I dropped something I was going to buy, realized that it was leaking and was trying to give it to the guy to get rid of, and he was very nasty about how I "broke it." He backed off when I said I'd pay for it, but it was still a crummy thing to do, given how any store in the country would have taken it and tossed it. I mean, I could have just put it back on the shelf to slowly leak out... given the attitude the guy gave me, maybe I should have. read more

I love this place. Teso life is a store that contains Japanese snacks, drinks, household wares and makeup. When I go to Teso it's usually for 1 thing only: Japanese beauty Products. They have two full aisles of makeup and skincare. I read some of the reviews that state that the place is really cramped. Well, yes, but it is cramped full of one of the largest and well stocked variety of Japanese skincare products. They have dolly wink, hado labo, lululun skincare masks, heavy rotation, samurai girl, Heroine, just to name a few. The customer service is great. Some of you might not be accustomed to being followed or watched while perusing, but I assure you, this is a very common experience. If there's a staff person in your periphery, I say, ask them for help. Many of the Japanese products don't have a lot of English descriptions, and they were ready and willing to explain what things were used for. Prices are affordable, much more so than the small stores that sell similar products in New world mall. read more