Utsuwa-No-Yakata

This store carries so many beautiful and authentic Japanese ceramic pieces. It was so hard to choose items and leave the store because I wanted everything! :) They pretty much had everything I was looking for because they had different ceramic artist and types of dishes for plating. Staff was extremely, helpful and friendly. You can tell these pieces are extremely well-made and so beautiful and unique. Happy with our purchases and will definitely be back again soon. Don’t forget to check their clearance section for some hidden gems.

Amazing store with an eclectic selection of well priced items. They've some really unique pieces for bowls, plates, cups, chopstick holders, and more! They've deals for buying 2 of certain items as well. Some of the pieces we really liked were a Shiba bowl and a blue brush stroke bowl

Look no further if you are looking for Japanese pottery, dishes, cookwares, utensils etc. This place have variety of pottery dishes from many parts of Japan. Price are reasonable and they usually have many bargain items as well. It’s difficult bringing back pottery back from Japan in a suitcase so I’m grateful for this place. There are validated parking right next door for 90 minutes. 4.7/5 stars

Beautiful store with traditional and modern takes on Japanese cutlery and dishes. Lots of beautiful tea pots and bowls. Would love to come here and buy a set for my future place. Everything has great craftsmanship and they have affordable stuff too.

lovely place. tons of made in japan pottery, not those potteries selling in little tokyo main street but actually made in china. affordable price. got a nice plate, it looks like milky way galaxy, i was attracted by that so much. $28 each. i cannot find more information about the manufacturer from internet, would def love to learn more about that

I’ve bought from here twice, the owners are very friendly and they source most ceramics from Soma, Japan. I really like knowing where the products come from and that I get to support craftsmanship rather than mass-produced products. Also very affordable, the bowls pictured here only cost $6 each

Lots of different plate and bowl options for a smaller store. They were able to help me reorder plates and set aside dishes for me to complete my set. They were very friendly! Shop Little Tokyo ❤️

This hidden gem boasts a selection of tableware from handmade to commercial, inexpensive to expensive! Whatever you’re looking for they’ll have. Utsuwa-No-Yakata will give any of the stores in Little Tokyo Village a run for its money! After stopping by Daiso, I finally went into this shop after frequenting this mall for years. I was pleasantly surprised to see the immense collection of tableware to choose from. Matcha bowls, tea cups, plates, bowls, chopsticks, knives and even norens are offered. They have a great selection of handmade ceramics from Japanese artisans. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Ending up getting a small tea cup but, will come here again whenever I need to freshen up my dinnerware.

LOVE this store! Huge selection of various Japanese ceramics, primary for cooking/food. There's plenty of high quality products for tea and dishware, but also a large selection of affordable sets which are perfect for gifts! They have a large sale selection at the front, last time I went I saw $1 chopsticks which made for great stocking stuffers. Staff is friendly and very accommodating. Overall a great store! They validate for up to 90 mins also with purchase, parking lot for the plaza is located next to Noypitz.

Have always loved this shop for unique dish ware and gift giving. Been coming for over 20 years. We use one of the pearl sets of plates and bowls and order them from here. Sometimes it takes a long time for them to get the stick in but they are always good at keeping us updated and letting us know when to come in. They have beautiful tea and sake sets that love gifting to guests and coworkers. Always impresses. A lot of times they go on sale and you can pick some up 50% off. They also have a showroom upstairs by appointment.

They have the cutest and most unique styles and decorations of dishes and spoons along with small little trinkets. They have a matcha bowl set and sell matcha. I went to buy a matcha bowl for $16 so beautful! Very nice workers but please be careful in there. The space is very tight and might knock some of their stuff.

Utsuwa-No-Yakata is a Japanese pottery store specializing in kitchenware and small gift items. The prices were rather reasonable, and their offerings are quite varied and attractive. The store clerk was friendly and helpful in finding items we purchased. This store is definitely a must if one is looking for an unique piece, such as serving bowls, plates, sake & tea sets, and more.

Looking for an authentic sake set? Broke a bowl? Porcelain lover? Sucker for handmade pieces? Looking for a practical gift? A fan of Japan culture? Then this is a great place if you are looking for unique high quality Japanese tableware! They got a range of fancy to affordable all made in Japan tableware, lovely staff too. They have parking validation and an online shop. I'd absolutely be back to check out stuff and add more wonderful additions into my home.

I had contacted the shop via email asking about delivery. They were kind to say if I purchase anything in store and wish to get it deliver home (as it would be too fragile to put in luggage to bring home on the airplane), it would be a $10 shipping fee. Also, there is a website but the shops may have more options that isn't listed online. Good to know. I came here with my husband and friend and we browse their merchs. I was hoping to find large serving platters (to use to serve sushi or something at home) and some ramen bowls. Most plates were too small or round dinner plates when we were looking for large serving platters (long rectangular). Lots of cute stuff. Lots of fragile items that we were trying to be extra careful as we purview the items as they were more costlier than I expected. But they are quality great stuff so that explains the pricing but still out out of my budget range. I was really tempted to get a few stuff but it wouldn't be a large enough purchase to warrant the shipping fee and it wouldn't fit my luggage anyways. Sadly, I was unable to get it there... but I resolved myself that I'll shop for it online instead

I've been coming here for many many years and I never leave empty handed. They are the best place to go for Japanese ceramics with the biggest selection of various kinds of ceramics. They have bowls, plates, cups, mugs, matcha bowls and supplies, and even home decor. The prices are extremely reasonable given that most of them are handmade, porcelain, stoneware, and imported from Japan with crazy shipping costs. This is your go-to place for quality ceramics at a reasonable price! They have a structured parking shared within the plaza/building with other businesses like the market, daiso, a florist, and beard papa's. They give you validation with a purchase and wrap things up super well so you don't have to worry about things breaking on the way home.

I am surprised that I have never written a review for Utsuwa-No-Yakata. When I was younger, my family and I loved to shop Utsuwa-No-Yakata for Japanese tableware and would stop by the store every time we were nearby. Most recently, we had purchased a few bowls from the online store. We were also looking for other sized plates to replace ones we had, and after calling the store and searching their online store, we could not find them (as they are an older style that is no longer popular). The store associate was kind and patient in answering my questions. The online website has the perfect amount of information: dimensions, photos, where the items is made, and etc. They sell quality-made items and ones that are unique as well. For "fragile" items, the shipping is not exorbitant and the items were packaged well.

I've shopped at this store for over 20 years. Although it changed owners, it is still a wonderful place to find unique Japanese gifts and dishware. They also have bargain bins and tables where you can still find some excellent deals.

This is the place to get very unique and beautifully designed and crafted pottery dishes, plates, bowls, cups, chopsticks as well as tea or other gift items. We've bought bowls here and will most likely come here whenever we need to replace or replenish our dishware. We recently found a nicely designed nightlight as a gift so many gift items can be purchased here. Highly recommend! They are always things on sale!

Oh my goodness! I love Japanese dishware, and the selection at Utsuwa-No-Yakata does not disappoint. The prices are also quite affordable. Check out their sale bins outside for great discounts! They carry bowls, plates, mugs, chopsticks, and chopstick holders in a variety of prints and colors. I saw some animal themed designs, basic prints/colors, and floral/vegetable designs. Also, if you've parked in the parking structure, be sure to ask for a parking validation if you've made a purchase. Anything from this shop would make a great gift.

Coming in to the shop is always chaotic and fun. Lots of culinary items to sort through. They have a good mix of extremely floral designs and some neutral colored modern ones, like this one. Bought my new favorite coffee mug right here. I have used it for multiple hot drinks per day for the last 2 months, and the inside shows no cracks or wear. I believe they validate parking for up to a hour.

I always see this store when I'm going to Daiso! I'm usually in a hurry so I don't ever have time to slow down and stop inside this store, but it's cute little knick knacks and tea sets always beckon me! This little store is a treasure trove! When I do have time and am able to stop by, I'm always astounded at the sheer amount of beautiful stuff, pottery, and home goods that are in here. I wish I could outfit my entire dining set from this store, but alas... I am not rich enough! Hahaha Anyways the last time I went, I bought this little tea set for $25ish since it was on sale. The yellow makes me happy. :) Parking is available at the covered parking structure. Most businesses validate so usually don't need to pay for parking at all!

Great shop in Little Tokyo if your looking for bowls and tea sets. Huge selection and the prices are reasonable. Friendly staff and they provide parking validation as well with purchase.

I just bought some beautiful (and quite reasonably priced) pieces at this really great Japanese ceramics store in Little Tokyo (LA). I went there intending only to buy a contemporary, shallow, red & dark gray Japanese bowl & a black/red matcha bowl, but when I got to the store, I found so, so many other amazing pieces in this gem of a store, that I also picked up a large, wabi sabi, shigaraki vase and a lacquered, red/gold wood serving tray. Reiko was very helpful, friendly, and nice. If you like Japanese ceramics, then I wholeheartedly recommend that you check out Utsuwa-No-Yakata!

My god it's so cute in here! A beautiful, atmospheric little kitchenware store in a mall behind Little Tokyo. It's so quiet but the bell chimes inside are so welcoming. The manager (?) is also really nice :) The prices are fair and everything is presented neatly. I personally appreciate their iron teapots, I will definitely be back to splurge. The designs they have are definitely more sleek and earthy than the majority of homewares sold in Little Tokyo! i love it here

This place is such a great gem of you like raw and organic stone kitchenwares. I just wish they were more detailed regarding what was "dishwasher" safe. UPDATE* I placed a gorgeous cup in the dishwasher and it started to have all over shatters ); I wish they had told me that one cup was Not dishwasher safe. I don't mind hand washing but I would just need to know what items are delicate :/ She was a $25 cup so I just keep her and hand wash it now but I'm just worried she will crack some day. Really bummed, I feel like this could've been avoided if they didn't just brush it off as "just say yes for the sale" attitude? Still a great shop due to the many variety. I love all the unique dishes and cups! They have a variety of items on sale as well if one is on a budget. I was too slow for some sale dishes and they were gone.

This cute shop tucked away in little Tokyo has the best selection of plates and dishes of all size. I love perusing around the store and looking at all the delicate ceramics. Some of the really nice ones are a bit pricier but they do have a really nice sale section as well. I picked up a few bowls of different sizes and a sauce plate. Would definitely come back for more once I make room in my cabinet. There's an adjacent parking structure. You can get one hour of free parking with a stamp from any of the shops in the plaza and you get up to 2 hr with two stamps

If you're looking for beautiful ceramic tableware pieces, this place is for you. Most of the pieces are factory-made, but there is a section for handmade pieces to the right of the cash register. The factory-made pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe while most of the handmade ones are not. Some smaller factory-made pieces displayed in front of the store are 3 for $10 or 2 for $10. Many medium-sized pieces, like ramen bowls and dinner plates, are between $10 and $20. The handmade pieces tend to be over $50. There is a section to the left of the register where clearance and on sale pieces tend to be displayed (20-50% off). If you park at the attached parking structure, don't forget to ask for validation while checking out. You get one hour of validation here, and you can combine it with another store's to get up to 2 hours free parking. I would give this place 4 stars for the products and prices alone. What tips the scale to 5 stars is the service. One of the pieces I checked out had a blemish; I didn't look closely enough to tell if it was a crack or stain. The store clerk caught that and informed me. That was the last piece that was in stock, but she advised me to wait to get that piece until they get more shipment next month. She could have rang that piece and sold it to me, so I really appreciated her business ethics and integrity.

Unbelievable! The old woman switched out the spoons, that I bought. Do not buy anything from this store! I looked at the back of the spoons. Apparently, these people had returns and switched it out. The spoons did not look like this, before I bought them. The paint has been scratched off of them! Receipt says no exchanges or returns. No mention or signs,saying that. Deceitful at the least! Stay away from this place! First and last time I go here!

This store carries so many beautiful and authentic Japanese ceramic pieces. It was so hard to choose items and leave the store because I wanted everything! :) They pretty much had everything I was looking for because they had different ceramic artist and types of dishes for plating. Staff was extremely, helpful and friendly. You can tell these pieces are extremely well-made and so beautiful and unique. Happy with our purchases and will definitely be back again soon. Don't forget to check their clearance section for some hidden gems.

Amazing place to get plates, bowls, and accessory-ware. Everything seems Japanese inspired and mostly Japanese made items which the quality speaks for itself! There's also a discount section if you are looking to save a few more dollars! The service is typical for a mom and pop shop- get your items you want and then pay for it upfront. I'd come back to get more kitchenware!

I absolutely love this little shop ! I have had this in my Yelp bookmarks for quite some time, so long I forgot that I had it saved ! Recently I have really been into cooking, & I am obsessed with Japanese ceramics. I am not a huge fan of buying generic tableware sets from stores, what gets me about the Japanese ceramics is how unique each piece is, & how you can mix + match, & in the end the pieces all go together, making a nice set ! Somehow, it just works. I was pretty excited about this place, I dragged my husband along so we made the trek from OC all the way here. Seems a bit extra, but I figured a change of scenery would be nice. I have never been in this plaza, so this shop is sort of a hidden gem. It's located a couple blocks away from Japanese Village Plaza, where everyone goes when they visit Little Tokyo. Right outside the front entrance, there were deals waiting & ceramics placed outside for passer by's - I loved that ! The medium-small sized bowls were two for $10 & smaller pieces were three for $10 if I remember right. The ambiance of this store is just amazing. I was digging the vibe. Dark & well lit, clean, modern. Even though most of the pieces are factory made, I can guarantee you, from a person that seeks out ceramics on the regular, you won't be finding this at H Mart or 99 Ranch - these are unique & worth buying. Alllll shapes & sizes. The prices are right ! My only complaint? I really wish they had baskets for the customers. I had to take a couple trips to the register to put the pieces I purchased because I didn't want to keep carrying them around while still looking. There may have been baskets but I didn't see any. Nonetheless, this place is definitely deserving 5 stars. If you're looking for Japanese ceramics, don't buy online. Support local shops.

If you love Japanese style kitchenware or anything more organic looking, then this is the place to go. I got some beautiful new plates, bowls, and bamboo utensils here recently and I feel like they really elevate my plating to make all my meals look pretty fancy. The prices can be a little expensive but you're getting something handmade and more unique than by getting something at your local CB2 for example. Only complaint I have would be that the lady working at the register didn't seem to be in the greatest mood. Maybe she was having a rough day but I expected more friendliness and smiles from the staff. Despite this, I will still definitely be back once I free up some more cabinet space from older plating that I no longer want.

Ahhh I don't want to give away this secret away, but this place is where you can get genuine Japanese ceramic art created.

I felt like a kid in a candy shop! This place reminds me of a combination of Pier 1 and World Market. It's located on the first level of the mall. You can park in the garage and get free parking validation. There were many sales. I compared the products on sale to Amazon prices, and found the exact items almost half the price cheaper than Amazon. Although, the items that were not on sale were marked on the pricier end. Nonetheless, I can guarantee you that you will walk out of here with great quality items for a great price if you just look. The customer service here was amazing. We were there close to closing and Reiko was very patient with us. She never rushed us and she took her time to package all of our items perfectly. Highly recommend coming here for your home or for gift sets.

Amazing store with an eclectic selection of well priced items. They've some really unique pieces for bowls, plates, cups, chopstick holders, and more! They've deals for buying 2 of certain items as well. Some of the pieces we really liked were a Shiba bowl and a blue brush stroke bowl

This place has more options for Japanese tableware within L.A., but I wish the selection were nicer. They do have some things that I did not find at other shops, but too many things are commonly sold at other "cheap" stores. Like the origami crane chopsticks rest. I was very disappointed that their miso soup bowl selection was slim, and I was shocked and appalled to see plastic ones. When I asked the girl behind the counter a question, I was surprised by her icy, matter-of-fact, one-word response. As I was getting ready to pay, another (older) employee arrived. Since I grew up in Japan, my first language is Japanese, so I understood what the girl said to the employee who just arrived. The girl was charming and warm to the arriving colleague. Since she is face-to-face with customers, she should interact with customers in the same warm way as she did with her colleague. After all, our purchases are how she gets paid, and the management should remind her of that.

In the Galleria building a block away from main Little Tokyo area. Excellent variety and selection of Japanese bowls, pottery, kitchenware. Very nice. Worth a stop.

I frequently went there to purchase "made in Japan" plates and bowl, but I feel disappointed with today's service. A girl who is not Asia but speak fluently Japanese has a bad attitude. I kindly asked for info about my recipe, but her attitude is arrogant. I won't come to this place anymore.

This store has a nice selection of Japanese ceramic dinnerware and other kitschy trinkets like cat shaped chopstick stands. I have been here twice now, once for some beautiful ceramic bowls, and more recently for some housewarming gifts for a friend. I wasn't planning on getting anything for myself this second time, but there were some handblown sake glasses that were very hard to resist! My only qualm is that it's a little cluttered in there. My husband almost knocked something over with his bum as he was bending down to look at something 0_o. Nearly gave me a heart attack. Otherwise, it's a cute store that has some lovely items that would look great in your kitchen!

Cute little adorable ceramics store in the Mall!! They had these cute tea sets that were on clearance on the outside of the store. Very unique Knick knacks which I thought were impressive and reasonably priced.

Cute store carrying Japanese home goods. Nice sturdy hand made dishes, incense burners, cups, bowls, and other decorative items. Bring money because some items are expensive.

I was looking for good quality Japanese bowls/plates and found this place through Yelp. It is located inside a shopping plaza in little Tokyo. They have a lot of discounted bowls/plates outside of their store. I was able to find a rice bowl for only $5 that is made in japan. The quality is very good. Inside the store also has a variety of products that are pricier. For example, the lady showed me a beautiful piece of beer mug for $40 with a case.

We stumbled upon this place walking around Little Tokyo in a mall. There were so many cute plates on sale on the tables outside their store between 20-50% off. Inside they had lots of cute chopsticks, plates, the sets and bento boxes. There are plenty of stuff there that you can spend a good amount of time looking at what they have. Their regular prices are about average of the products they sale. I bought a cute bento box on sale for $10 and kids assisted chopsticks for my future sister in law for $3.50. I wish I had more space in my luggage to buy more. If I'm in the area, I would consider checking this place out again.

From mass produced, low price point tableware to higher quality (but still affordable!) hand crafted ceramics from Japanese artisans, Utsuwa No Yakata has a wide range of products in all price points and purposes. The Japanese ladies that work here are all sweet and helpful and will help you scour the store for what you need. The deals in the front of the store (3 for $10, etc) are not to be passed up! Most of my tableware is from here - from tea cups to curry plates to donburi bowls to smaller rice bowls. Great, slightly hidden destination in Little Tokyo.

their plates and cups are pretty unique. if you would like to have some special Japanese made bowls and plates to decorate your dining table. please check out this store.

Located inside the Little Tokyo Galleria Market, Utsuwa-No-Yakata is a cute store that sells Japanese kitchen and home goods. They have a huge selection of ceramic & porcelain cups, bowls, plateware, etc. They also have tea sets & sake sets that make great gifts. Typically when I think of anything Japanese, I think pricey. Surprisingly, most of the items here are very affordable and they often offer discounts on top of the low prices. I'm so excited...today I picked up 2 new bowls to bring leftovers to work for lunch. There's a knob on the lid that you keep closed for storage/transport, then open for steaming when heating food in the microwave. I can't wait to use them!

Presentation is paramount in serving food, and more particularly when serving Japanese food. Utsuwa No Yakata even makes me look like an excellent chef-all at an affordable price. I've been its patron for years and then some. It has a robust selection of tea sets, sashimi plates, sake servers, ramen bowls and even nabes for occasional chanko nabe or shabu shabu that I make at home. Prices vary on items. There are plenty of items on sale here. Plates and bowls at 3 for $10; 2 for $10; and sometimes even $1 a piece. The ladies here give attention to details. They do a great job at wrapping the fragile items to protect them from damage. Nothing less than a five star for Utsuwa No Yakata.

Located inside Little Tokyo Galleria Market. They sell bowls, plates, cups, sushi/sake items, home decor, tea sets, etc. I love how unique the items are and the attention to detail. This is a great place to find some cool gifts for loved ones. Things in here are on the pricier side, but I believe most everything is made in Japan. Employees are super friendly. They wrapped all our goodies neatly.

I like this place. They sell all kinds of Japanese bowls and cutlery. And it is actually pretty affordable. They have frequent large sales. I do like their variety as well. They have everything from just very simple plain bowls to intricate designed bowls. I went in looking for a gift and the lady was very helpful despite me coming in right before closing.

Great shop with tons of tea sets, ceramic bowls & cups, bento boxes, microwavable containers, and kitchen gadgets. I picked up a couple of beautifully decorated bowls that were on sale at half price. There are some good deals to be had here and the staff are very helpful and friendly.

I am glad they are open during this time. We went and got bowls and plates that were made in Japan. Friendly staff was working hard. She does have masks on.

Purchase: Two beautiful Japanese large ceramic bowls. Pros: 1) Great deals. There are always wonderful dishes, bowls, cups, and tea sets on sale. It's absolutely fun to browse their offerings. 2) The women who work there are so kind. 3) Really good Japanese incense is available here. Cons: 1) Because their new-ish location in the Little Tokyo Shopping Center is smaller than their old space, they had to stop stocking certain items on the floor, particularly their loose leaf Japanese tea. I do miss this quite a bit since it was the perfect accompaniment to a tea set (as a gift.) Summary: I've shopped here for the last five years, and I am really happy that they survived and have remained in this shopping center. It's a hidden gem of a store; it's the best place to go if you need to buy anyone a thoughtful gift in a pinch without looking like a cheapskate. You can find very beautiful items there for a reasonable price, and I enjoy stocking my kitchen with the different bowls they have. I love it there.

"Japan" stickers were affixed to tableware that were clearly not made in Japan. I bought some of them and their edges were easily chipped. I went back to the store and mentioned that. Then the employee asked, "which ones don't seem to you made in Japan?" I was so surprised and lost my words.

Beautiful selection of ceramics and extremely affordable. I will definitely be returning soon!

Utsuwa no Yakata (器の館) means "House of Bowls" in Japanese, and that's a pretty good description of the place: rice bowls, soup bowls, donburi bowls, teacups, sake sets, tetsubin (鉄瓶 - cast iron tea kettles), and more. Their selection ranges from the kawaii to traditional to sleek modernist stuff that could easily pass as Scandinavian design. While most items are made in Japan, some of the lower-prices stuff is made in China; if one wants Japanese-made items (and if one is shopping at Utsuwa, getting "made in Japan" probably matters), make sure to check the marks. Some items are very pricey, but they also have pretty frequent sales. I love their stuff, and I have so many bowls I use all the time that have come from Utsuwa. It's one of my very favorite housewares stores in L.A.!

Great shop, amazing owner, and amazing pottery. Also now a great lamp that now sits in our living room! Thank you so much for your hospitality in your store. And the small bowl we bought for Matcha works great for measuring coffee!

The coolest wares and the nicest salesperson. You'll never find stuff like this anywhere. Worth it!