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Shopping in Chinatown
For Fans, Footwear, Fashion, Food and More... by Melia
Do you need an inexpensive cover-up, hair piece, fan, practice hip scarf or rhinestone hair ornament, or perhaps some
inexpensive bling or sequined shoes? Try Chinatown.
Shopping in Chinatown is not for the faint of heart, especially on the weekends. As a densely populated area and
noted tourist destination, it can get crowded. If crowds are not your thing and you can’t go during the week, shop
early! Stores open about 10:30 a.m. Here’s a quick game plan (see the map below):
These three stores will give you a good flavor of the Chinatown experience; however, if you’re feeling ambitious,
make a right when you leave Golden Dragon, exit the Plaza and make a right on North Broadway. There are lots of
little shops in the next block and a half with all sorts of goodies, such as Anna Fashion (in Saigon Plaza) where you
can find long hair pieces for about $20.
As always, I suggest browsing through the stores and making your purchases on the way back to your car. If you
find something you like, take a business card and jot down a brief description of the item or take a quick picture
with your phone. That way you can shop and compare styles, prices and quality before you buy, and you’re not
lugging around your purchases while you browse.
For Fans, Footwear, Fashion, Food and More... by Melia
Do you need an inexpensive cover-up, hair piece, fan, practice hip scarf or rhinestone hair ornament, or perhaps some
inexpensive bling or sequined shoes? Try Chinatown.
Shopping in Chinatown is not for the faint of heart, especially on the weekends. As a densely populated area and
noted tourist destination, it can get crowded. If crowds are not your thing and you can’t go during the week, shop
early! Stores open about 10:30 a.m. Here’s a quick game plan (see the map below):
These three stores will give you a good flavor of the Chinatown experience; however, if you’re feeling ambitious,
make a right when you leave Golden Dragon, exit the Plaza and make a right on North Broadway. There are lots of
little shops in the next block and a half with all sorts of goodies, such as Anna Fashion (in Saigon Plaza) where you
can find long hair pieces for about $20.
As always, I suggest browsing through the stores and making your purchases on the way back to your car. If you
find something you like, take a business card and jot down a brief description of the item or take a quick picture
with your phone. That way you can shop and compare styles, prices and quality before you buy, and you’re not
lugging around your purchases while you browse.
- * A selection of fried and steamed dumplings and other small sweet and savory dishes including spring rolls, spare ribs, roast duck,
vegetables, soups and sticky rice, served from carts at your table.
For good food and low prices, fans of dim sum* will want
to start at the Empress Pavilion, on the second floor of
the China Bamboo Plaza at 988 North Hill Street. This
place is VERY popular for breakfast and brunch on the
weekends and the wait can be long if you are not there
by about 10:00 a.m. (it opens at 9 a.m. on Saturdays and
8:30 a.m. on Sundays and holidays). The entrance to the
parking lot is on Bernard between Hill and North
Broadway. Remember to get validated!
First stop is Andy Asia Gift (on the same floor as the
Empress Pavilion). Here you will find some fans and
inexpensive bling, including costume jewelry, hair
ornaments, large sequined shawls and sparkly shoes.
On a recent visit they also had practice coin hip scarves.
From Andy Asia Gift, go downstairs and out
the exit onto Hill Street. If you’re interested
in some pricier options, there is a boutique
(on your left before you exit) with beautiful
Chinese clothing, including robes that
would make nice cover-ups. Make a left on
Hill and walk about half a block to the
Central Plaza. You’ll know it by the
landmark ‘Chinatown’ signs.
the exit onto Hill Street. If you’re interested
in some pricier options, there is a boutique
(on your left before you exit) with beautiful
Chinese clothing, including robes that
would make nice cover-ups. Make a left on
Hill and walk about half a block to the
Central Plaza. You’ll know it by the
landmark ‘Chinatown’ signs.
Stores on Map:
1. Andy Asia Gifts
988 North Hill Street, #218
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 215-6416
2. K&A I Co.
487 Gin Ling Way
(Central Plaza)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
K&A II
951 Sun Mun Way
K&A III
901 N. Broadway
3. Golden Dragon Gifts
452 Gin Ling Way
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 687-3974
1. Andy Asia Gifts
988 North Hill Street, #218
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 215-6416
2. K&A I Co.
487 Gin Ling Way
(Central Plaza)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
K&A II
951 Sun Mun Way
K&A III
901 N. Broadway
3. Golden Dragon Gifts
452 Gin Ling Way
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 687-3974
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Make a left into the Plaza. K&A Co. I will be on
your left. At K&A you will find more bling, fans
and cover-ups.
Go to your left when you leave K&A and you’ll
find Golden Dragon Gifts Golden Dragon Gift
on the right with a wide variety of fans,
including a large selection with feathers, and
robes, suitable to be used as cover-ups.
your left. At K&A you will find more bling, fans
and cover-ups.
Go to your left when you leave K&A and you’ll
find Golden Dragon Gifts Golden Dragon Gift
on the right with a wide variety of fans,
including a large selection with feathers, and
robes, suitable to be used as cover-ups.
| Fans from K&A Co. |
Robes and Fans from
Golden Dragon Gifts
Golden Dragon Gifts
| Earrings, hair combs, shoes, rings, and more at Andy Asia Gifts |
More Stores:
Anna Fashion
828 North Broadway #19-20
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 687-4930
Seven Fashion
831 and 833A North Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 613-1181 and (213) 680-9688
Anna Fashion
828 North Broadway #19-20
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 687-4930
Seven Fashion
831 and 833A North Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 613-1181 and (213) 680-9688