K. K. Discount Store

Went to pick up some kitchen utensils and other random home goods. This place is packed but the prices are really affordable. The owner is really kind (even after I accidentally broke a spoon) and knowledgeable about their products. He is super helpful with any questions. He’s also pretty good with English, but if there is a language barrier, I’m sure it could help if you could show them a picture of what you’re looking for. Go support your local small businesses! 💛

I came to K.K. after accidentally buying a non-stick wok (why those are even made I will never truly understand) and wanted to get an uncoated carbon steel wok. I was greeted by friendly faces and asked for help finding a wok. Ken immediately took me over and showed me what they had in stock, as well as gave me an informative overview of the care needed and helpful tips. I ended up getting a few more kitchen supplies at very reasonable prices! I was tempted to buy more but I was already carrying a heavy bag so i’ll definitely have to come back. Supporting small businesses like K.K. are so important nowadays more than ever and I’d much rather give my money here than huge online retailers. I’m very thankful I live nearby to such a wonderful store ☺️ Thank you!

12/30/2024 - Came with a friend to buy two "lobster crackers with metal claws", I first asked an older gentleman in the store in Mandarin if they carry this type of tool, he ignored me, I thought maybe he didn't speak Chinese, instead, a not-very-friendly middle-aged lady pointed to a shelf that I immediately noticed there were a lot of these lobster crackers with metal claws. As my friend and I were deciding whether to get the bigger or smaller one, I noticed that the lady seemed annoyed by this. We ended up buying the bigger one and learned that the lady spoke good English. So I guess the old man who was ignoring me probably thought I didn't speak English or he didn't want to speak Chinese to me. Lovely people!

Came in to buy a wok, asked for some help with selection. Owner was very kind and helpful, clearly explained what we should get based on our needs without pushing us to get anything. Highly recommend!

One of my favorite small businesses in New York! Ken is super helpful and friendly, and was able to provide really helpful information about not just woks but everything else that I was looking for. Very well priced. Looking forward to coming back anytime I need anything!

Came all the way from Montreal for great products and even better service! Although we didn't purchase a wok, we did get to meet Ken, who was helpful and kind! Will definitely be back!

We heard this was the best place to get a wok and Chinese cooking utensils- and was it ever! The owner was so kind and explained the differences to us. He helped us choose the best option and picked out a spatula for us. We also got a bamboo steamer and he suggested a short foot steaming tool that was amazing. He was careful to never be pushy, just informative and so lovely. He also directed us to a grocery store on mott street where we got so many traditional Chinese ingredients we couldn’t have found otherwise. I can’t recommend this business enough!

This is such a wonderful small business to come out and support. I had read about a string of shoplifting that affected this mom and pop and I had to come out and support. As an Asian American, it hits closer to home when it affects my community. Ken helped me pick the perfect wok, handle, and lid and it was SO reasonably priced - about $46 overall. I've never owned a wok before and Ken knew exactly the right questions to answer. I'm very happy with my purchases and plan to make a stir fry tonight! This is a game changer :)

When I was a kid, my mother would take me food shopping in Chinatown and sometimes we would visit various stores to get knick knacks for her to use at home. Maybe she needed an "S" shaped hook to hang something. Or maybe she needed a small pot. Sometimes it was a specific type of filter for the sink drain. Other times it's a uniquely shaped brush. Now, you might think nowadays you can just go to Target or Walmart for such things but you'd be wrong. It is kind of amazing how much stores like that *do not* have. That is where stores like KK Discount Store come into play. Back in the 80's and 90's (even the early 2000's) there were at least 4-5 stores in Chinatown that sold these kind of wares, but no longer. KK remains one of the last ones and I am so thankful it is there. As soon as you walk up to the store you see a ton of products outside the store. Sponges, soaps, things to hang your laundry, organizers, strainers...I'm not kidding when I say you could spend hours just going through every single little thing this store has. Inside are several aisles worth of housewares. There is an aisle with pots, pans and other cooking instruments. Another aisle has bowls, plates and utensils. Yet, a different aisle has items like incense. On a recent visit I was looking for a container for bar soap for me to carry to the gym. I tried Target and other bigger stores first but it was Ultimately KK that had what I needed! The couple that runs the shop are super nice and always open to questions about where to find a product. This store is also very reasonably priced. I recently purchased a couple scouring pads and it only cost me $1.50! I'm sure they would have been more at Home Depot or something (assuming they even had them). This may not be the most touristy spot to visit in Chinatown but I think stores like this are valuable to the fabric of the community and they have a lot to offer. Give KK a visit!

This is such a wonderful small business to come out and support. I had read about a string of shoplifting that affected this mom and pop and I had to come out and support. As an Asian American, it hits closer to home when it affects my community. Ken helped me pick the perfect wok, handle, and lid and it was SO reasonably priced - about $46 overall. I've never owned a wok before and Ken knew exactly the right questions to answer. I'm very happy with my purchases and plan to make a stir fry tonight! This is a game changer :)

Love this place. I'm so glad it reopened after the water damage due to the nearby fire! I have a knife set that handles most of my needs, but I've wanted to treat myself to getting a Chinese cleaver after watching a bunch of cooking vids. I should've known I was in trouble as soon as I walked in because they had a ton of little goodies that I just HAD to have. I picked up wooden spoons, extra chopsticks, little bowls for soy sauce, and of course my Chinese cleaver. Honestly if I didn't scurry out of there I probably would've convinced myself to get a bigger rice cooker. I'll definitely be back though and will want to stock up on more kitchen items.

This store is the embodiment of the Chinatown of my childhood. They carry all the kitchen and home essentials. But more importantly, the store and its merchandise evokes all the memories of home cooked meals and big banquet dinners with family and friends where adults could chat and drink all night while us kids played cards and games while eating all the multiple courses. Walking into KK Discount Store feels like home, and I wish I lived closer so that I could browse everything for days. They carry every classic pattern of Chinese dish/serve ware, as well as more modern and minimalist styles. You want a teaspoon? They have a million to choose from and all under $2. You couldn't even buy a plain coffee in NYC for some of their low prices! The owners are very friendly and offer help to find whatever you might need. I highly recommend checking out KK Discount for any home goods, kitchen ware, serving platters, tea sets, dishes and more! Not only are you supporting Chinatown small businesses, but their store prices are really unbeatable!

When people talk about New York, they never mention the storms! Unlucky for me, I was caught in a pretty bad one on my last day in NY last week. I had called ahead and asked if the store carries umbrellas... and they do! Thank you to the sweet lady who had umbrellas and ponchos ready for us on that stormy NY day. You are a lifesaver!

Amazing little store with everything! If you have been searching for that specific kitchen gadget (mortar and pestle, sake drinking sets, chopsticks, serving spoons, bamboo steamers, soy sauce dishes, etc) they probably have it here and good prices. It may be hard to find some items but if you show the staff a picture of the item, they will locate it for you. Great place to find the perfect gift for friends who enjoy cooking Asian food.

KK is my favorite place to go to for kitchenware. You never know what you end up leaving with. The owners are sweet. This place is truly a gem in NYC

This place is amazing! My sister and I went to so many different mom and pop stores in Chinatown to find a Tin Can to burn paper money for our mother's passing. Who would have thought it would be so hard to find, it was even harder for us due to the language barrier. With our chopped up canto mixed with English, it was just a difficult experience all together. We walked down mulberry and saw KK discount store, my sister was like let's try there! I have already accepted defeat, like no way they'll have it why would they have this special tin can at a mom and pop discount store? Sure enough!!! We walked in and just assumed there would be a language barrier, the owner was so kind and really took the time out to assist us. He even gave us some great suggestions and ideas on what to do when we get home. He may not know this, but his patience with us and taking out those few mins to have a conversation with us made our day!!!!! It made up for our multiple failed attempts in finding this special tin can! If there's anything you feel discount stores should carry, they will most likely have it! My sister and I will def be returning, we will try our best to come back as often as we need to, small businesses like these deserve and need our support!! The owner was so nice, I couldn't wait to write this review! I didn't want to push it off for later and forget, so I literally left the store and stopped at a bakery to write this review!

Basic homegoods store run by a friendly auntie and uncle. They held onto my items while I shopped so I wasn't balancing a thousand things in my arms at a time. You can find a wide selection of items here, including rice bowls, kitchen necessities, washing bins, bathroom necessities, etc. at a decent price. They take card! Edit: Saw some bowls I'd purchased here at Pearl River Mart recently... at double the price! Definitely check out KK for comparable dishes before purchasing at PRM.

We loved our experience here. Literally everything I could think of that I need is somehow crammed inside this store, and I personally loved how small the aisles are- it made me feel like I was an explorer. The man working there was so nice and helpful, offering up his opinion on the wok we should choose and keeping our things up at the register for us as we accumulated more items to purchase. You can't beat the prices or the variety of products so the next time I need a kitchen item, I'll be back!

This small discount shop is 90% kitchen and restaurant supplies including plastic and ceramic bowls, dishes, cups, tea kettles, and chopsticks. They also have cooking utensils, bamboo steamers, and other restaurant-grade items such as salt and pepper shakers and hot/soy sauce containers. Also, some small appliances. It can be quite cramp inside, some aisles can only be entered from one end and I definitely had to watch my head and limbs while navigating around. The store was a good place for me to purchase two large bowls ideal for wonton soup at a reasonable price. I will likely return when I need to add to my set.

I read about this store in an article that described it as the "Asian Mom & Pop Target", so I went to check it out when I heard they recently reopened. The shop is small but it definitely lived up to that description as they had everything that you can think of.  The owners are a lovely husband & wife couple who told me they've had the store for 30 something years. I was really excited to see that they carried window screens that were sold out everywhere else in the size I've been looking for so I bought a few. I've even gone back already to purchase more things. They will be my go to as I want to support more local businesses, especially during this pandemic.

Local kitchen supplies and hardware store. Just moved to NYC from SF and picked up almost all of my household items here. So much cheaper than Target and cute asian items too. #SCORE

The store owner is very helpful and friendly. I went to the store to get an electric pot for heating the water and I also needed a hot plate to warm up my food. I don't want a microwave. The store owner introduced me to a product which has multi-use and he answered my questions.

Like the other reviewer said, this plate is cramped & 90% kitchen supplies like bowls and glasses. It was really hard to navigate around this place due to the magnitude of stuff they had, so I didn't spend too much time here. I didn't really see anything I was interested in either. A lot of kind of generic asian kitchenware, not to much unique stuff sadly.