A J Houseware & Gifts

Omg this store is still here after 23+ years ago when I first visited Chicago! I absolutely love all the unique souvenirs and household stuff with good prices too. The cashier and store staff although couldn’t speak perfect English but was so friendly, helpful and patient with my kids who asked hundreds of questions on things they look for. Anyway, Back then, one of the thing I got was a nail clipper that I couldn't find anywhere now. It works so smoothly on your nail, precise and never dull. I didn't expect to get such a quality product from a gift shop. It worths every penny. On this current trip, I was amazed to find so many more variety, trendy but unique items. My kids said the best thing on the trip is the shopping time in this stores. We actually came back 2 times on this trip. Although it's tight space, and can get crowded, we didn't mind. We loves thousands of collections and options to pick from.
We got fashion jewelry, beaded bracelets, jade necklaces, Jade earrings, keychains, mugs, hoodies, shirts, hats, magnet, hair accessories, a straw hat for the beach, a nunchuck at the very affordable price. Best deal we can find here.

Very big selection and reasonable prices. Nice staff! We bought a lot of Chicago souvenirs and I got a cute teapot that was just $13!!! I will be back for sure!

I went into this shop yesterday to buy some bamboo plants. The selection was fantastic! All kinds of sizes and shapes. I had my own vase I wanted to use at home so I liked that they sold the individual plants without a vessel (unlike Home Depot, where I had been earlier). I ended up buying three small ones, maybe a little longer than a foot each, for 99¢ each. And the little pack of liquid fertilizer was only $5 for about a year's worth. I was happy to find what I was looking for and I'll be back to shop the myriad dishes, decor and kitchenwares they have in the future.

Was absolutely beautiful and cute see all they had. I will be back!!! I love Sanrio characters.

Great place for appliances and gifts, a wide variety of Asian goods!! The only issue is that it's a little small, the aisles are a tight fit. Don't bring your whole 5 person family/group in here, especially if you got super little ones!!!

HUGE selection for everything you want for you house....rice cooker, bowl, clothing, and many Chinese & Japanese art works.....i got a dragon, lucky cat and lucky bamboo there, reasonable price.

Very cute gift shop

Purchased gifts here. Very nice

So many sake sets and individual cups!

All was good stuf to get

They had everything I needed

Exelente lleno de sorpresas para hacer regalos o recuerdos por haber visitado chicago lugar chino.

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