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February 2023 by Clayton Joseph
At Ideally located place with phenomenal service.
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August 2021 by Rachel R.
The storefront appears closed, but the sign says they're open. You will be greeted by two tiny dogs at the door and the kind shopkeeper comes to grant you entry. At first, it looks like a bunch of knickknacks and novelties. Then you'll see Coach, Kate Spade, LeSportSac, Kipling, jewelry, Japanese cosmetics, and other more luxurious items further inside. The shopkeeper is very friendly and seemed ecstatic to have a customer she could talk to in Japanese and broken English. (Because of the pandemic, I figured times are hard for the elderly...and so why not support a small business?) I bought lemon manuka honey drops, "magical lips" lipstick/lipstain, almond brittle popcorn, and some neat coffee sticks that Whoopi Goldberg raved about back in the day. Everything is dangerously delicious! This Magical Lips stuff is life-changing! It lasts nearly all day and doesn't rub off from wearing a mask just like the shopkeeper said! I had to return and buy more to give to friends! I want to try the other things she has for sale since I'm already having a good experience with her products. Unfortunately, the two adorable little pups at the door are not for sale.
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March 2021 by Max V
I originally purchased Paso Almond brittle from the manufacturer's online store, but I recently found this gift shop is selling the exact almond brittle. I also purchased a box of coffee sticks, which I found very convenient and taste great for coffee sticks. Will buy again with almond brittle.
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August 2020 by Satoko K.
I keep coming back to this place to get Paso Almonds which is my favorite sweets made in California. I can't stop eating this Almond Brittle!! I bought this as a souvenir for my family and friends too.
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July 2020 by Chika I.
This is little hidden store but once you get in the store you will see a lot of items you want to buy!I always go there to get Manuka honey my son has bad allergy, he had been straggle with sinus infection from runny nose so when he gets it I give it him and he feels better and this store sells cheaper price than Whole foods market so I always go back here to get the Manuka honey. I Hope you like the items in the store!
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February 2019 by Toshi I.
The place looks closed from the outside. After I rang the doorbell, I was greeted by two eager chihuahuas I wanted to check it out since it's the only store I know of that sells these addicting, delicious, hand-made almond toffee that make great gifts and is very popular at Christmas. I have a heart for earnest Mom n' Pop shops and support the American dream of trying to operate a business. The merch that this store carries is name brand, mostly kitschy items like Mickey Mouse accessories, costume jewelry, chotchkes and affordable $20 scarves. Reminds me of a tourist shop. If you are bi-lingual, no problem. I think the clientele is mostly Japanese or Japanese Hawaiian as the owner spoke almost exclusively in Japanese to us with very limited English. I absolutely will drop in again near the holidays for their biggest seller, the almond toffee!
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August 2018 by Ricky R.
After driving by Hata Gift everyday, I became curious. What on earth is this place? I knocked on the door and was greeted by a kind, but flustered and confused elderly woman. She unlocked the door and welcomed us in. My best explanation for what I saw was an overpriced garage sale from the 90s. The saleswoman almost convinced me to buy a $10 Hello Kitty keychain - which would've been a buy if I were into collectible Hello Kitty keychains. Her little puppies followed me around the store almost like spiritual watchdogs guiding me in a purchase decision. Well, ultimately, I decided against buying anything. I left even more confused than when I went in. What is Hata Gift? And what is the secret to their success? Will I be back? Absolutely.
