First look: Moona Moono brings Asian-inspired drinks and wares to Uptown

A new cafe and general store is bringing Asian-inspired goods to a prominent Uptown storefront.

Driving the news: Moona Moono, which owner Angie Lee said means "culture octopus," is set to open Saturday in the old Paper Source spot on Hennepin Avenue.

What to expect: The sunny and spacious retail shop features a wide variety of kawaii (a Japanese pop culture term meaning cute) merchandise like plushes and stickers, plus Korean beauty products, housewares and a curated selection of stationery.

• The cafe in the back corner will serve coffee, boba and matcha alongside popular Asian snacks, with a few tables in the adjacent room for seating.

Stop by: 3048 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis. Open Tuesday-Sunday 8am-6pm.

• Keep an eye on our Instagram for a sneak peek of the space.