Muji Fifth Avenue

My husband and I went to this MUJI location for the first time. We really wanted to get their bean bag sofa and my husband is very tall that I wanted to make sure the size was right for him. As we were greeted by their employee we went straight to the bean bag chair to see. As we were walking to it, we were stopped by another employee (I am assuming it was a manager since he was wearing a suit) and he told us that we can’t have our drinks. It was a really HOT day, and we had our ice coffee with us. I was kind of like ehh? when he told us that we can’t have our drinks in the store because we were actually greeted by another employee and she didnt say anything. But it was ok., since a lot of stores do not allow drinks anyway. So I asked him if we can just put our drinks somewhere — and he rolled his eye and he said «nope, you need to throw it away“Hmmm what was that attitude!?1!!! I don’t know if I will ever be back at their store… or any MUJI store…

Overpriced Japanese housewares and stationary supplies. The only things worth your money are the pens and notebooks. They are not so expensive and the quality is ⁵⁄₅ !
Everything else costs too much and is just not that special. For example, tiny potted cacti for $ 15 and up… what? you can buy these in IKEA, cheapo Chinatown plant stores, Trader Joes, and many other stores in the city in the ballpark of $ 5. Also, a great many of their of items are actually made in *China*. Ironic? lol

I am a big fan of Muji. I love their pens and notebooks. They have everything you can think of under the sun in one store. Prices range from cheap to a bit out there. Would I pay 30 dollars for a pair of flats? Yes. Because flats are not necessary comfortable but Muji made them as comfortable as possible and for that I thank them and will gladly fork over my cash. Plus they hold up pretty well after numerous wears. I love their simple designs because it looks classy and will not go out of style. Their pens are what makes me keep going back. I have an obsession with color coordinating everything and they sell a rainbow of pens to satisfy my obsession. I also appreciate that their sales associates don’t follow you around the store constantly asking if you need help. Sometimes a girl just want to browse in peace. I definitely see myself making future visits whether it is to this store location or other locations because I am a loyal customer.

Muji’s kind of corny now and everything is made in China despite all the Japanese hullabaloo and stuff’s cheap and this location is tourist-​ridden which is fine and I don’t know why I’m writing this review but when I went a few days ago there was a really friendly gay cashier who was nice and he’s who the stars are for.

I learned about Muji when I needed some stationary and a friend recommended that try the NY Times building store. So I did and came to like the place and the simple note books and pens they had, but it was small so the selections were limited.
Later on I notice the new Muji stored under construction on 5^th Avenue across the street from the main NY Public Library, you know the one with the lions, and I could not wait for opening day.
Well opening day came and my first time here I realized that the first floor was mostly a lobby and a show case for there theme display. And that the main store is on the lower level and it is enormous when compared to the Times building store.
Muji has a wide variety of items in simple clean Japanese aesthetic designs and in simple functionality. Some may say it has an Asian minimalist look to it.
From there basics colors to their lightweight cardigans, smock dresses to the geometric soap dispensers, tooth brush holders, bags, bedroom, kitchenware, small containers, and other decoration items. This store had even more plants, umbrellas, and makeup than at the other Muji stores I know.
Now I would not tell you Muji will provide all you needs or gift items, but if you love Muji then you must come here. Or if don’t know what it is then you to check the place out.

Don’t be fooled; this location may seem larger than Muji in Soho, but the location in Soho has more merchandise! I came here looking for Muji ball point gel pens of every color since I’m OCD like that… just to find out they didn’t sell all of the colors… also they don’t have refills for pens. Go to Muji Soho to find all the pens and refills that you need!

I came here today with a coworker for lunch to kill some time. This location is bigger than the one near 42^nd and it takes up two floors! Ahh, which means tons of minimalist goodies! This location had a couple location exclusive products but they seemed more catered to tourists than locals. The store was clean and nicely organized — but hardly anyone on the floor assisting customers. My only qualm is, I went to buy a cushion and the price was listed at $ 10 but it rung up at $ 35. They were telling me it was a mistake and there was nothing they can do and I just had to pay the price on the register. The cashier finally decided to go speak with a manager and they honored the price on the merchandise but I couldn’t use the 30% off sticker attached to the cushion and it became a final sale item. what a jip.

I love Muji~~~Everything is so aesthetically pleasing!!!
There have an abundance of color and sizes of the fine tipped pens. I like it so much. So, I spent a lot of time to test the thickness and chose the color of pens.

Of all Muji locations I’ve been to, this is the largest. Minimalist aesthetics echo throughout the store. The calming and relaxing ambiance is further enhanced by the various aromas that gently proliferate the air.
Ironically, this location does not have as much variety of stationary as the other locations. A pencil case that my friend was looking for was unavailable. I was even more suprised when the employee told us that they never have had it in stock and were going to try to place an order soon for that specific model.
On the other hand, the usual Muji stuff was available: quality cotton shirts, furniture, aromas, bed sheets, pillows, luggage, snacks, horticulture, etc,.

I believe this is the only Muji store in NYC that has this botanical area (I could be wrong too). But this area definitely adds a bit fresh color to Muji’s simple and basic interior design. And I also enjoy the idea of combining nature to modern fashion. As always, Muji excels at making technology simple. I have always been a fan of Muji, however the price is a bit expensive. I enjoy the lifestyle Muji introduced.

This location doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s a fairly large store. My favorite thing about this store is how neat and clean it looks. It sells just about anything you’d want for a simple (and not so simple) life. There are cute little gadgets that facilitate with every day life that you didn’t think you needed, but realize that it’s actually a great idea coupled with the elegant design that’s consistently associated with Japanese products.
Toward the front of the store as well as in the back of the basement level, there are beanbags and small seats. Nice place to rest your legs temporarily.

I went here with my sisters on our day off… and it was a very interesting store. I liked that the had the option for your to buy a notebook and decorate it on your own with their unique stamps. It was a very cute store that sold simple household items, and other stuff, but it was definitely a bit on the pricey side (which was probably not a surprise since it was in the city, and they were Japanese products). My only complaint was that the scented oils they had for the humidifiers were all spraying into the air at the same time, and the smell was a bit overwhelming.

This is the BEST place you will find in the city! It is so neat and organized and a perfect place for the perfectionist! The writing utensil station has amazing pens that are organized based on color. I got 3 0.38 pens and they all write beautifully! Not only are they of great quality, but they also have a cute presentation. They are definitely not like typical pens. The notebooks they sell have really nice quality paper, and to top that off, they also have a stamp station where you can stamp your newly bought notebook with their adorable stamps! My experience at this store was so great and I can’t wait to come back here for more of their stationary!

The new 5^th Ave location is now my favorite. Love to stop in and pick up cinnamon incense and fresh hand towels and I’m also a fan of their $ 8 ceramic essential oil diffuser, the 2-​packs of organic basic cotton men’s tees, and all of their lucite organizational ware. This location has way more space to move around than the others. They also have plants for sale and a lounge area where you can plop down on one of their ergonomic beanbag chairs and let the midtown stress dissolve. Worth it if you’re in the area.

Amazingly fun and interactive store! I’m writing only about their stationary section because that was the sole reason I came to Muji. This location is relatively new, so they have a stamping section. How it works is that you buy a notebook or something and then you can decorated it anyway you wish with whatever stamps they have there. The stamp collection is great and there’s bound to be something for everyone. It’s very traditional stamping so that makes it more fun. The pens there are also very good for writing and are very reasonably priced for the quality that they are delivering. They have .38 pens, which glide so well and comes in a variety of colors. The notebook selection is also reasonable. The best part is decorating your notebook. That’s where the real fun starts. Just make sure that you test out the stamp on another sheet of paper before stamping it on officially because if you mess up, oh well.
The customer service is also impeccable here. Though, I’m not surprised because all Japanese based stores seem to value customer service very highly. The customer service they deliver here is on par with that of other Japanese stores in the city, such as Uniqlo. Very professional and they know what they’re doing and talking about. This is a wonderful store and will delight anyone of any age!

If you like things plain and simple, Muji is the right place for you. This Muji is their biggest flagship store in NYC so you will find a lot of unique items that are sold exclusively at this store. For example, they collaborated with a local florist to sell potted plants and succulents that vary in sizes. All of their plants look very healthy too. I mainly shop here for their kitchen and home goods. They are not the cheapest but they are practical and their sleek and simple designs make them compatible with any home. Occasionally, they have discounts but mostly on clothes. The location of this store is perfect too since it’s only steps away from my office. I guess not so great for my wallet.

I went to the opening, and really love the configuration of the store. It’s huge and you will find everything and sometimes items you won’t be able to find at other stores.
The great thing is, it’s located near the street where you’ll find those other Japanese supermarkets, so when you’re in the mood for Japanese, stop by the store and get yourself some minimalistic, well thought of items. I swear by this brand for years now, because no label, nothing too much, just a great product that works and that is sturdy. I don’t buy their clothes that much but, they have a great selection downstairs.
Also their aromatherapy section is huge.

Digging the large Muji right near the other Japanese shops near Bryant Park, this one boasting packaged snacks throughout the store, too, especially on the much larger bottom floor.

The products are nice but the pricing system is terrible. All the tags have numbers that have nothing to do with the US dollar. Just found *identical* kitchen tongs with a sign saying $ 10 but they rung up at $ 16. They made excuses and offered hypotheses, but did not offer to sell them to me at the lower price.

A brand new Muji store has just opened up on fifth ave, so excited as now I have one near my home and one near my company! It is also big in size and has two floors! Another plus about this new one is that they sell stuff that is not carried elsewhere, like small plants that could be used to decorate the table.
Currently they are taking 10% off for above 100 spent and selected wear is even taking 30% off. Everyone familiar with Muji knows that they don’t really have any discounts during other times of year… guess it’s time for shopping again!

We, Japanese love Zen, Shaker, Scandinavian and Utilitarian styles. You get the idea. Nowadays «Minimalist style «is really popular in Japan and I get inspired to organize bathroom, kitchen etc from Japanese minimalists blogs. Muji, IKEA are best place to find inexpensive minimalist style items, particularly organizing bins, containers in USA.
I use Muji’s plastic white frosting pill cases to store and organize accessaries. This is the convenient location, yet I want to visit the location in theater district because the photos look awesome.

It’s been a month since this Muji opened and it’s settling in. I love love love Muji and am pretty disappointed at a cashier’s attitude today and it was a supervisor. I typically experience more than friendly customer service and today’s was a downer. Enough that I feel bad for anyone who is visiting Muji for the first time to experience it!
Other cons:
— Most items don’t have a price tag on it so unless you memorized the price, good luck figuring out if you exceeded $ 100 to get that 10% off (through 12/​31/​2015).
— An escalator seems to be broken a little too often.
— Instagram has a promotion — free tote bag with $ 50+ purchase. Not enforced by that supervisor and I didn’t remember to check Instagram until later.
Watch out: If you buy their cleansing oil, there is a mild and a sensitive version. To figure out which is which (they have the same English labeling), sensitive has olive oil as its first ingredient.
If you are looking to buy variety, it’s not necessary at this Muji in NYC… check out the other locations too!

I believe that I was profiled at this store by a security guard that had his eyes on me and me alone. What an offensive and uncomfortable way to attempt to shop. Unless you’re Asian, you too might not be welcomed at this Muji location. Only deserving reason for the one star rating is because of the aroma therapy station upstairs… this was before heading downstairs and having the worst holiday shopping experience with said security personnel.

Huge store with all the muji staples. Nice layout and great selections. A lot of ideas for stocking stuffers if you’re shopping for this holiday season.

This flagship is conveniently located between Grand Central and Bryant Park, but aside from a wool display in the lobby, there’s not much here that stands out from other Muji stores.
In fact, I found that this location leans heavily on uninspired clothing displays that do nothing to boost the brand’s identity. If anything, they highlight its flaws: thin material, uneven hems, and shapeless designs. The value is just not there.
On the other hand, the reasonably priced stationery is still a find, if you like minimalism in your notebooks and pens. Other bright spots are luggage and travel-​related items.
Service is standoffish, but the industrial-​chic design is accessible and pleasant. A full table of ink stamps can help pass the time for kids and bored spouses

everything is perfect except the service. I wanted to do an embroidery which is a new item exclusively in this store. There was a lady before me so I wait for a quite while. The staff talked in detail with her about letters, colors and so on. However, when it came to my turn, she was not so enthusiastic and told me I can’t do my embroidery on my coat with a reasonable reason. No further suggestions and left me alone again. I feel so embarrassed. I don’t think she understand what embroidery represents in Asian culture and MUJI should be more careful about their new staffs.

Flagship store just opened on November 20^th
Muji has such great selection of everything; Items range from clothing to furniture, home goods, and even small accessories (pens, notebook, etc.)
One of its downfall is that this place is pretty pricey. I shouldn’t really complain though because I think the quality of the product is worth it.
Customer service was also spotty at this place. I did most of my shopping in the basement of the store; couldn’t find any workers around on this floor. Found one worker in the corner and I asked him for help and he was like ‘uh ask someone at the register’. Went to the register, and found most of them behind the register talking with each other.

A new Muji flagship store makes its debut! This place is pretty awesome for finding stationary you don’t need, buying semi-​affordable furniture, or just sniffing up all those aroma smoke candle thingies (totally on my ‘will buy’ list).
It’s like an upscale version of Daiso x IKEA. It has everything that would think about needing in your home/​life (clothes, toiletries, furnitures, cleaning supplies, crayons, etc.) but very stylish, kinda affordable and covered in Japanese characters. Definitely more expensive than IKEA with slightly better quality furnitures, I think (feels like cardboard though) — AND there are many options available to help you customize your goods such as an embroidery station and custom scent lab. I also really like that this place has a lot of travel gear for the frequent flyers, INCLUDING rolling suitcases.
They also offer limited shipping around NY/​NJ ($ 80/​first item+ $ 40/​every subsequent item), which is kinda pricey if you ask me. Also felt like there were less furnitures compared to what exists in their catalog. Still a neat place to look around, especially if you love home goods as much as I do.