Daiso 다이소

I’m a big fan of dollar stores. My favorite in the U.S. is Dollar Tree, because they have everything, and it’s all $1.00. Here I quickly found the equivalent. Daiso carries everything from cosmetics to dishes, hardware to décor, and even DVDs. Not everything is 1,000 won, but most are 1-3,000, with the occasional 5,000 won item.

It’s great. I’ve gotten dishes, utensils, school supplies, Ziploc-like bags, dog treats, nail polish, and trash cans there (among other things). I love that I can feel like I’ve had a big shopping experience, and leave with a huge bag full of stuff for less than 40,000 won. I’m amazed that some foreigners here don’t know about it.