The staff are super nice and helpful. They have everything you need, just call them in advance.read more

I second Molly's review in that a lot of stuff that is out of the boxes is grimy and many aisles…read moreare dusty. This REALLY should be a two star review but I have to be honest: if you need anything Asian related in terms of cookery, you will probably find it here. And since there's no real competition, other than online, I am absolutely rounding up. But yes, be prepared to scrub the stuff you're getting here thoroughly before using for food prep. At any rate, when I needed Ta Fong, it came through in a pinch. A client required a super authentic hotpot setup for a photo shoot and there wasn't enough time to get anything online. I must have stopped at three other locations of cooking supply stores that technically *should* have carried what I needed, but they didn't. When I got to Ta Fong, there were MANY hotpots for me to choose from. Some looked super Chinese country style in that they had painted pastel flowers and whatnot and others were super modern, imported from Japan. There were many different sizes and since my client and I didn't have a consensus on what would look good in a shoot, I ended up getting three. Things got awkward in regard to me buying the different sizes in that I got automatically interrogated at the counter as to why I needed three and I was upfront about needing it for a styled shoot. Suddenly, I was told there would be no returns at all. As in, the return policy that applies to everyone else got nullified for me at the start. I get where they're coming from in that no one wants to be a free rental house for props but I very clearly explained that I would only be using one of these and the rest were for sizing purposes only. So the lady wrote on my receipt that I COULD bring back only one of the three. I pushed to return back two but could only get her to pre-emptively agree to give me return authorization for one. That sucked. But at the end of the day, the shoot went great and the hotpot we ended up selecting--the large size one--worked beautifully. So, yeah, I'm a-ok with Ta Fong.

This is a Thai Costco like wholesale store near LA Chinatown and walking distance from the LA Metro…read morestation. There is no membership required to shop here. You will find a large selection of Thai groceries in this cavernous warehouse store. Though sizing will vary as some items are too big and intended more for restaurants. Some of the reasonable size items I bought here include instant Thai tea, wonton noodles and Thai-Chinese sausages. The store has also a nice selection of prepared Thai foods and there is a stand outside that sells Thai coconut pancakes on weekends. Checkout here is rather slow, but acceptable given the difficulty of finding such a large assortment of Thai groceries in one location.

This is the Asian restaurant Costco. You can find a lot of Asian grocery items such as rice,…read morespices, condiments, seafood, meats, vegetables, cooking equipment, dishes and even restaurant supplies such as menu covers, receipts, pens, etc. For example, if you love boba and you want to make it at home yourself, you can get all the fixings here. If you meal prep and you need meal prep containers and are spending more than $1/container, get it here. If you have a big family and you want to buy your items in bulk, come here. It's more like a warehouse so don't expect a Crate & Barrel environment. Some might judge but trust me, it's the same stuff you'll find at other stores but will cost you 2-10x more. Anyway, bottom line is if you don't mind a little dust and want to save money, make a trip here and make sure you have space in your trunk so you can make your trip worthwhile. Don't come here just for a bag of straws. You might as well go to Pavillions. But yes, I'll come back when I need a refill on supplies.

Decided I needed to explore little Tokyo. I heard from multiple people that Anzen Hardware was gem…read more They're only open on Saturday and Sunday. They share a space with a florist that is open during the week, so I got confused and thought they opened during the week. They're not. The space is not huge, but it was fun to prowl around the different sections and find hidden treasures from Japan. The owner is really good about taking time to explain what each item is and the different uses, as well as care and handling. This place is such a huge contrast to shopping at Walmart. Made me think of a small town hardware shop that is the heart of the community with people stopping by to have keys made or knives sharpened or whatever random thing they need. These kinds of places are treasures! Definitely worth a visit and definitely worth supporting. Glad I did!

I always feel like a kid in a candy store when I shop here. When it comes to Japanese tools you are…read morepaying for quality and craftsmanship. So I take my time selecting what I need versus what I want especially because I don't know when I will have the next chance to return. I easily spend several hundreds of dollars here buying my chisels and other carving hand tools. It's cool that the worker remembers who I am (excellent service). The owner himself takes the time to show me the various chisels that they have and you can tell just by listening to him talk the pride he has for the tools that he carries.

I've been coming here for over 10 years and still love browsing their selection. They carry so many…read morebeautiful handmade pieces, from plates and bowls to teapots - I almost never leave empty handed. This place is seriously such a gem if you love Japanese ceramics and tableware! It's also one of my favorite places to shop for unique gifts I don't see anywhere else

Great Japanese pottery shop specializing in Japanese plateware, bowls, match tea accessories,…read morechopsticks and many fine decorations for the home crafted with Japanese expertise. Fun shop to visit if you like all things Japanese!

One of the only original shops left in Japanese Town. Now in Honda Plaza…read more Always check here first for any gifts you're looking for. There is an assortment of beautiful dishes, dolls and decorations

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!

Excellent Service. Request Maria and Romana. They did an amazing job on the bathrooms and windows.read more

We hired this cleaning company and during the service our TV was damaged. Accidents happen, but the…read moreissue was how it was handled afterward. We repeatedly asked for their insurance information to file a claim and never received it. Communication stalled and no resolution was offered. Unfortunately, because of the lack of follow-up and accountability, we can't recommend their services.

Andre and his crew are extremely professional, punctual and knowledgeable. The installation…read moreprocess was especially seamless, they fabricated and made adjustments on site to make our countertop exactly the way we wanted with rounded edges - we changed our mind after the stone was already cut :) The stone selection process was super easy too. He had the most gorgeous cream travertine in stock. We shopped around with several vendors, and Andre had the best one!

As a registered architect, I have high expectations for those I work with, especially when…read morerenovating my personal residence. Giallo Stone exceeded my expectations and were a pleasure to work with. I ordered a Caesartsone product but wasn't able to install for a couple of months. Andrey allowed me to store the stone at his shop until the install. He also provided a separate piece of stone, without a charge, for a door threshold I was needing. Further, he anticipated all cut-outs for equipment (sinks, faucet/disposal, cooktop). When it came to the install of my counters (kitchen, bar and bathroom), the process took two visits: to confirm measurements, and then installation. Everything was smooth and all employees involved were pleasant and mindful of working in my freshly renovated home. I hope to work with Andrey and his team again.