Family Mart

Rude cashier lady who chose to ignore my mom and be on her phone instead of ring my mom up. She also gave my sister an attitude when she got the orders wrong. Her grumpy old face, and toxic attitude of I don’t need your business deserves a 1 star.

I bought my boba here but it was to sweet for me so i asked politely if he can replace it, but he was rude and told me that he can’t do that instead he told me to go and complain outside! he was an old man and he said he was the owner! very poor customer service! if you cant treat your customers right dont ran up a business! grumpy old man like you should stay in a retirement home not running a business

This is a Japanese convenience store located in Little Tokyo that has everything you might want if you’re looking for a quick snack or Japanese/​Asian drink. We came here simply to buy lottery tickets. Apparently, they have had quite a few winners from the scratchers that are on the wall. So, I bought some and actually won some money. The older lady that helped me was super friendly and was helping us to decide which tickets we wanted. Because of her awesome service and the pleasurable experience, we had to come back here.
However, last week was a totally different experience. Annoying and disappointing to say the least. My other half bought some lotto tickets and the cashier, a younger girl, asked if he wanted all $ 1s and he said that a $ 5 would be ok since he didn’t to carry a bunch of ones. She ended saying «Ugh» and rolling her eyes. It’s a small thing, but doesn’t end there.
As I’m checking some of my tickets (some of them are quite old) with the lottery ticket self-​scanner, I ask the girl if she could check the ones that wouldn’t scan. She says to me, «The scanner is right there.» I said that I know, but they wouldn’t scan because they’re old and some of the barcodes are messed up. She repeated herself AGAIN and I did the same. She reluctantly and rudely took my tickets to check and asked how old are these. I said they’re still valid because I checked this morning. Then she says that lotto tickets are only valid for 3 months! This is INSANE because if you’re working in a place that sells lottery tickets and scratchers, you should know that it’s valid for 180 days! She didn’t believe us and then repeated herself AGAIN. After that… not sure if she felt stupid or just wanted to get rid of us, she proceeded to check the tickets with the most annoyed look on her face. She checked the tickets and mid-​way through I asked for them back because I felt so uncomfortable because of her rude attitude. She ignored my request and continued to check them.
This was unbelievable service. I couldn’t believe that this had happened and the extreme rudeness we encountered. Someone needs training on customer service, smiling, not being rude, and learning lottery validity time frames. Oh and not arguing with a customer and just repeating yourself like a broken record.
Rather than put 1 star, the older lady who helped the first time was so friendly that I’m just leaving this at 2 stars for now. I just hope my next experience here is better next time.

Happened to be walking around Little Tokyo very late, and felt like getting a smoothie. This place was open and they made smoothies, so why not?
Maybe I expected too much from a convenience store, but the drinks are bleh. My friends boba drink tasted … not good. My smoothie tastee like flavors that I didn’t even order. So… not good.
Plus, the guy that worked there either didn’t speak english or was just rude because even when we were ordering things, he just kinda gruffed his way through a conversation.
They had seating outside, which earned them a star.
As a convenience store, it’s interesting. They have your typical convenience store stuff, although the place seemed too big for the stuff they carry. It makes the place seem emptier than it should be. However, some of the stuff they carry made me laugh too hard and I’m giving them another star because of the laugh it provided me. Too bad they have a «no pictures» policy because I would’ve loved to show what I mean. For example, agaisnt the wall by the counter, they have a shelf full of different kinds of condoms that I won’t describe in detail (most I’m sure are novelty gag gifts, I’m sure — but then again, who knows). These type of inventory did nothing to diminish the stereotype of Japanese perversion — and I thought THAT was hilarious.
So, in short, when in Little Tokyo and you want a quick chuckle, walk into this Family Mart, check out the «wall» and don’t order a drink.

I got boba lychee slushie drink and forgot to tell them I don’t want boba. The drink was just ok. Minimum for credit card is $ 5, but she let me use it anyways for my $ 4.75 drink.
This shop has lots of snacks! And lots of sodas.

Maybe I am giving this place one too many stars and maybe they deserve it. It was hot outside and they had a sign for a free upgrade on any drink (I was sold). Went inside hoping for air conditioning and was disappointed, which is why we are missing the 5^th star. There is no promises of anything great inside so my expectations were not high. The staff is nice, the décor is colorful but the drink was great. Again I might be delusional because of the heat but it was delicious, cold and colorful (the boba). Whenever I try the new place I like to go to the classics and the Boba milk tea is as classic as it gets. My girlfriend had a peach mango smoothie which was also delicious. If your hot and thirsty I definitely suggest stoping in!

Got their thai tea boba which was ok but not that impressive. Was really sweet and you couldnt really taste the tea. The boba tasted good though.

They are just rude…
Lady there tried to make me pay for something I didn’t ask for and I told her I didn’t ask for this she said «I don’t understand you» and ignored me and tries to charge me for something I didn’t want.

A Japanese convenience store located in Little Tokyo? You gotta hand it to Family Mart. What a revolutionary idea, right?
Family Mart is Japan’s third largest convenience store chain. Ironically, in South Korea, they’re everywhere. Them being the largest convenience store chain for that country. As for this location in Sho-​Tokyo, it’s alright. There’s some seating inside the venue, with a few tables located outside in front.
However, they don’t allow any pictures to be taken inside the store, which I’m dumbfounded as to why. I got me a new iPhone 5S and denying me that guilty pleasure of adding snapshots onto Unilocal isn’t going to put a smile on my face.
Anyways, their beverage selection is more than adequate. If you’ve got bottled soda with real sugar from Mexico — Fanta, Sprite, Coca Cola, and Squirt, then «I Ain’t Mad At Cha» — 2Pac. They also have snacks, candies, and some imported edibles as well. How about a wall full of Lotto scratchers? They got that too.
The prices seem relatively same as to the competition. But, I’m sure there are other stores in the area that could do better. There’s a $ 5 minimum purchase for debit and credit cards. I can understand that.
They sell some boba and tea drinks, but I’d steer clear away from that. Would you order one of those at a 7-​Eleven? The cashier didn’t seem too happy to see me. The only words uttered out of her mouth was — «Do you want your receipt?»
NAW. I just want you to give me a Coke and a smile and I’ll be on my merry way.

It has a $ 5 minimum for card purchases and is a little overpriced. The selection here is very similar to a typical Asian convenience store. It’s clean and has stuff you can pick up while exploring Jtown. I don’t come by too often because I feel there are better places to get snacks in Jtown. But on the plus side, it’s open late and it’s convenient when you’re in line for the neighboring restaurants.

First and last time I’ll ever come to purchase anything at this convenient store… I’m a fairly friendly and polite person. I asked the young lady behind the counter for a $ 12 Powerball ticket, she rolls her eyes, and prints out a $ 2 ticket. I remind her that I asked for a $ 12 ticket, she rolls her eyes again, and rings up the customer waiting behind me bc he only wanted an ice cream bar. After she’s done serving the customer behind me, she prints out a $ 10 ticket. I pay her $ 12, thanked her, and still get a bitch-​face from her. Maybe she was having a bad day… But point being is that I don’t know her so I’m not gonna give a rat’s ass what her problem is/​was. She has poor customer service skills. Not going there to buy lotto or scratchers from there ever again bc bad vibes equals no winnings.

Friendly service. Cool concept to sell boba drinks at a convenience store. Good boba here. Wide variety of drink selections and snacks too. Parking is hard to find in this area unless you pay at the garages. There’s a $ 4 parking lot (across the street from popkillers) on 2^nd street between central and san pedro.

1. Accepts Credit Cards with a minimum of $ 5 purchase
2. Get the Chocolate Pandas
Came here late in the evening around 9pm (everything in Little Tokyo is closed by then) and decided to browse some items inside.
In short, its a 7 – 11 Japan themed. They have different chips, candy sweets, drinks, insta ramen and LOTS of scratchers. All of the snacks were imported so expect some SLIGHT prices to be high ($ 3 for a bag of Doraemon Cheese Chips). This places also sells Bean Paste sweet buns which is great for a quick sweet snack!
Overall if im ever in the area, I’ll stop by and pick some stuff up!

Not sure if I would buy «Boba» here.
However…there are a lot of things you can purchase here like Japanese snacks, drinks, Lottery tickets and last but not least, Sex enhancing medications/​creams/​etc. LOL. My husband and I cracked up for a minute after seeing their «extensive» collection. We didn’t buy anything though, and noticed the sign that said, «No photography». LOL!

The kids were thirsty so we popped in to get ‘em something to drink. I wasn’t expecting much but the drink was terrific. Packed full of fruity, boba-​y, chewy goodness.
A cool unexpected find.
2013 #192 /​365

Lotto fever brought me in here, they have every Lotto scratcher you can imagine.

In a nutshell: A Little Tokyo-​themed 7-​Eleven.
This is a small convenient store on 1^st St. in Little Tokyo. Most people come here for the ATM, as most sushi spots in this row are cash only.
They have a wide selection of Japanese snacks, sweets and drinks here. For some reason they also have a wall dedicated to winning lotto tickets… I wonder how many years that took to compile?
Don’t expect anything out of the ordinary here. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can cross the street and go to Nijiya Market.

This is a little store with a nice selection of snacks, drinks, and gag-​gifts. The owner is an older Japanese lady who can be a little crabby sometimes, but in general, is kind. There is plenty of seating available. I like to come here after a long, hard shop in the Little Tokyo Mall. :)
Don’t bother getting Mochi ice cream anywhere else except here! They sell it in the box for much cheaper than you’ll find at any restaurant, so you can feast with friends!
The bubble tea is quite good here! You can find lots of Asian snacks and cheap amenities here, too.
I stop here every time I visit Little Tokyo!

A cute little convenience store in Little Tokyo. I like to go here while wandering around or waiting @ Daikokuya.
I like their selection of little snacks like Pocky, but usually just grab a Boba to go.
The store is clean and the people there have been very kind to me. So, I like it even though I’m sure you can get these snacks elsewhere for cheaper… they don’t call it a convenience store for nothing!

I was in Little Tokyo and arrived way too early for the Unilocal Pangea Garden event. I came by this shop and was happy to see many of the healing remedies I have heard of including toxin release pads, massaging shoes and those wooden back scratchers.
They also had many foods and snacks with letters in Japanese so I could not understand what was written. The place was like a large liquor store, market and value store all in one. I saw a Latina woman selling bread when on my visit.
I would love to take friends or family here on my next visit.