BOWLS: A Refined "General Store" in the Heart of Little Tokyo BOWLS, a business that started as a small urban retail boutique in San Marino, CA in 2007, has since evolved into a refined "General Store" located in the vibrant Little Tokyo district of Downtown Los Angeles. After moving to their current headquarters in 2009, the business has refocused its efforts on hand-selecting and curating the finest quality hard and soft goods. Visitors to BOWLS can expect to find a diverse selection of everyday carry items, grooming products, pocket knives, and accessories. The shop is described as a "super dope car enthusiast shop" with a great vibe and an awesome collection of clothing and accessories focused on the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) car scene in Southern California. The store's visual merchandising and well-defined aesthetic have earned it a reputation as a must-visit destination in Little Tokyo, offering an exceptional shopping experience and the highest caliber of hand-selected products.
Anytime we visit California from Utah. I make it a high priority to at least stop here once to pick up new clothing and accessories. The owner is super nice, he’s very familiar with lots of the locals so he always has authentic and original everything.
December 2025
Only thing i wish is more selection of shirt prints. Otherwise very unique store.
May 2025
Great cars and clothes concept. There was a cool NSX in the shop. I hear the rotation of cars changes. I really enjoyed the model of the Konbin stores. Reminded me of Japan. The workers are really nice and it was a great vibe. 👍
