Umei
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903 N 5th St, Minneapolis MN 55401 Hours
About Umei
Umei is a charming and unique stationary shop that offers a wide range of Japanese import products, including TOYO and fountain pens, travelers notebooks, and various home goods such as ginger graters, cookbooks, socks, and cards. The store is known for its friendly and helpful staff, who go out of their way to find items for customers and provide a welcoming atmosphere. Customers appreciate the reasonable prices and the store’s ability to accommodate their needs, often finding special items in the back. Despite some suggestions for improving the checkout process, the overall experience is positive, with visitors returning for the variety of stationary, home goods, and more. The store’s attentive service, exemplified by staff members who keep customers in mind and sometimes hold items for them, creates a memorable shopping experience. Umei’s combination of cute merchandise, helpful service, and welcoming environment makes it a favorite for those seeking Japanese imports and unique home accessories.
Most Recent Reviews
April 2026
Very cute stationary shop. They have TOYO and fountain pens and travelers notebooks as well as just general Japanese import stuffs.
March 2026
Lovely little store. Went there for some Japanese statutory but there’s many other nice things available. The staff (probably the owner) was really friendly and helpful.
March 2026
been here twice, and susan’s always so lovely and welcoming! she’s accommodated to whatever I look for everytime, and somehow she finds it in the back for me! prices are so reasonable too. she’s found herself a loyal customer with me for sure!
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