LOVE this store! Huge selection of various Japanese ceramics, primary for cooking/food. There's…read moreplenty of high quality products for tea and dishware, but also a large selection of affordable sets which are perfect for gifts! They have a large sale selection at the front, last time I went I saw $1 chopsticks which made for great stocking stuffers. Staff is friendly and very accommodating. Overall a great store! They validate for up to 90 mins also with purchase, parking lot for the plaza is located next to Noypitz.

Beautiful selection, super affordable. I really enjoyed my time here, but a bit dangerous as I…read morewanted to buy everything in here. Wish I had more time to check everything out!

What. Beautiful store. Came here to pick up some birthday gifts and ended up buying stuff for home…read moreas well. Great friendly staff that provide service with a smile. If you're looking for pretty Japanese bowls and kitchen stuff this place is a must. Specially of you save on airfare. Wishing I saw more places like this in Osaka and Kyoto. A little expensive but you get nice pieces worth of gift giving.

Beautiful store. Warmly greeted by owner as soon as we walked in…read more Gorgeous tea cups and tea pots were the first thing we saw. But as we walked around the store, everything grabbed our attention. The curation of items was full of care. I could have taken almost anything home. The donabe cooking vessel is the central item here. I long to buy one, but since I don't know much about them, I opted for the donabe cookbook (signed!) by the owner first and a stunning mortar and pestle. The service is very Japanese: very kind and grateful. We had no problem finding parking on the street. Prices seemed reasonable for the specific items. I will definitely keep this in mind for beautiful and unique gifts. Looking forward to my next visit and perhaps my first donabe!

A nice store with amazing products, including Japanese ceramics, flatwares, drinkwares that u will…read morenot be able to find in other stores. The staff is friendly with excellent customer service. They often have interesting events such as plate overglaze painting, chopsticks making, flatware polishing .

Aspirational, minimalist Japanese and Korean tableware made by artisans striving for perfection and…read moreharmony. Hues are muted, and shapes elegant yet functional. This is ARJ's first shop. Most of the items are imported from Japan with a few Korean artisans as well. Brands include Marunao, 1616 / Arita Japan, Jiseungmin Gonggi, Hataman Touen, Kimoto, Kaneko Kohyo, Nahye, and many others. Some of these items are exclusive to ARJ in the US. There are so many beautiful objects for the home, including plates, bowls, platters, glassware, flatware, chopsticks, chopstick rests, vases, kettles, tea cups, etc. Lots of ceramics. Prices are high (some chopsticks are a few hundred dollars) but you're investing in craftsmanship, quality, and uniqueness. There are also lots of items under $100. I have my eye on the scalloped plates from Arita. Online shopping is available on their website. Parking is free at The Row.

Take the elevators to P1, enter the galleria store, walk straight half way through the store, on…read moreyour left is a door to Kitchen Plus you won't miss it! I read through all the reviews and was so confused. Yes it's totally hidden, but this store has it all! I actually walked from P2 to P1 via the parking garage because I was so confused and there it was, a whole basement to a store I've never seen and I've been to the galleria so many times! So happy I discovered this place and will be coming back to buy more kitchenware! They also take credit card!

Hidden Gem!…read more Literally hidden! I was so frustrated I wanted to leave but good thing I did not give up and Yes, good find. Compared to the "other" kitchen supply we went I think they are cheaper and I found a lot more here that I need! Staff are friendly, I only purchased 8 pcs of the container I need, asked for a little discount they said "if I remember it right" 12 pcs of anything you get, gives you 10% off. Parking is a lot. Staff are nice. TIP: They are located at the basement, I repeat basement! Inside wholesale store, do not make the same mistake like me on going inside the Galleria supermarket. I used the stairs going down from P1. uugh so confusing but I will be back now that I know the place.

If you are looking for a dishes from restaurant, this is the place to check!…read more Price is good and so many beautiful dishes!

ERS is where I shop for my Asian kitchen supply. It's run by Koreans and they have a pretty good…read moreselection of Korean and Japanese tableware and cookware. Supposedly, they cater to restaurant customers only but I've seen plenty of retail customers there and never had a problem purchasing an item. The best time to go is probably in the daytime during the week. If you don't want to travel all the way to the warehouse district, they also run a website called buy4asianlife @ http://www.buy4asianlife.com/, which caters to retail clients and prices slightly higher than the warehouse location.

Wife bought a tea set from Destroyer as a gift for me. We went to Destroyer to exchange it with…read moresomething else and were denied and asked to go directly to Match. We went to Match which is right around the corner and were told that they were closed and that we should come back after the holidays. Today wife goes there and she is blatantly told that they have a no return policy. Do not buy gifts from these people as you cannot return them. I think we will start a claim with our credit card company and see what they can do about this.

So many great finds here! You'll be allowed in after ringing the bell. The front room is filled…read morewith unique items out on display. Most of the items available for purchase are in the back. Shelves stocked with bowls, mugs, plates, trays, and more of all different shapes and sizes. If you're looking for a collection of products, have no fear. Looking for a gift for a friend? Wanting a piece of art in your own home, perhaps? The staff here are amazing! Helpful and not pushy at all. I ended up leaving with a few great unique selects! A beautiful espresso cup, one of their famous knuckle ring mugs, a candle, a matcha bowl, and an artsy bowl / mug for a friend. I loved these mushroom looking pieces in the front. I thought it was for artistic display only, but they also can be used as a plate / bowl! Expensive, but so so so exquisite. If you purchase a candle from them, you can always go back in to get a refill (not sure how much they charge for that). All of the items were wrapped with the utmost of care. Be sure to let then know if something is a gift for someone too cause they can wrap it in its own separate bag for you.

Great service A lot of things I can't find in other places,…read moreI was able to find small items that are my essential in the kitchen. The lady at the cashier desk is very nice and smiles all the time. The man going around in the store to make sure I can handle heavy stuff( I am a small, old lady) Prices are very reasonable

You can't beat these prices in the states. Great selection, random good finds, honest and friendly…read moreowners. Can't wait to return ~

Went in yesterday to choose some new plates and get a feel for heath ceramics after watching an…read moreamazing PBS documentary. Needless to say I had a great experience in the shop. Ernie and the rest of the staff were super helpful. They answered all of our questions and took their time with us. We were able to touch and feel every piece and there's even a counter so you can sit down and really imagine what it would be like to have their dinnerware in your home. After we checked out a member of staff offered to help us bring our plates out to our car and he did. A proper gentleman if I do say so myself. Heath are not only top notch ceramics but also did a great job choosing a staff who are kind and helpful. Support local. It's worth the price tag. Can't wait to own more.

Our friend Bret H. turned 40 this year, and a bunch of us decided to get him a group gift. We had…read moreno idea what to get him, so I asked his wife FeiFei J., who made a few devastatingly practical suggestions, but also mentioned that they could use a serving bowl to go with the rest of their kitchenware. I'm also on this side of 35, so I love pretty home shit and decided this was the way to go. FeiFei told me they got their plates and bowls from Heath Ceramics, which is based in L.A. I don't know anything about ceramics, but I liked what I saw on the website and picked out a serving platter and large serving bowl in opaque white, as well as a London Plane cutting board. I placed the order online and noticed that the store was near my house, and that pick-up would save us shipping and let me see some nice ceramics in person. I got an email notification once the order arrived, and was given a two-week pick-up window. I was pleased to find the shop right next door to Urban Pet, even sharing a free parking lot (I picked up 50 pounds of dog food while I was there). The place was extremely attractive, well stocked with beautiful ceramics and other home goods. My order was ready to go, but I spent some time browsing the displays before one of the very nice staff members carried the box to my car. Matt B. and I have been considering buying new dishware, and there's a decent chance we'll copy Bret and FeiFei and get in on some Heath Ceramics.

This is a small business run by Carol, the sweetest shop owner. We came on Christmas Eve to pick up…read moresome last minute gifts. We found the most beautiful platters and dishes with various designs. Craftsmanship was lovely and the prices were reasonable. The absolute best part was Carol's packaging and wrapping services. I will be back!

Mention "Carol" and everyone knows this amazing lady!! She has supported our Little Tokyo Sparkle…read moreclean-up raffle from the very beginning! With her beautiful wares from Rafu Bussan, we appreciate her so much! Arigatogozaimasu, Carol, for all you do for Little Tokyo and everyone around you!!

Beautiful designs and layout of the store. Wonderful for gifts, design, linens, glassware, bags…read moreand clothing.

very unfriendly staff- interesting how they sell asian/japanese goods (at a whack price point btw)…read moreand only greeted *certain* customers that walked in - and my partner and i definitely don't fall into that group... it was quite hard to look at anything when you felt like you were being watched but at the same time not even acknowledged as a customer. i would suggest going to tokyo central or small businesses in little tokyo/torrance that are more deserving and most of all, FRIENDLY. for the store managers, i suggest teaching the staff a few manners like hi and hello! i hardly ever leave a yelp review for a store, but it truly was such a negative experience