Tea Pavilion
$ • Japanese, Tea, Pet Friendly
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The Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Pl, San Diego
(619) 231-0048
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The whole place is very nice. The sounds of running water, Koi ponds, the vegetation, flowers, everything! I love it in there.
Such a beautiful, well maintained, peaceful place to spend an afternoon!
It’s a perfect venue for a wedding! I attended a close friend’s wedding here in the upper garden on Saturday night, May 1st. It was breathtaking & beautiful!! I have officially decided on where to renew my wedding vows in the near future!!
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| Monday | 10:30AM - 4PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30AM - 4PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30AM - 4PM |
| Thursday | 10:30AM - 4PM |
| Friday | 10:30AM - 4PM |
| Saturday | 10:30AM - 4PM |
| Sunday | 10:30AM - 4PM |
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The Tea Pavilion offers a pretty setting next to the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, providing a nice ambiance for a light meal or refreshing beverage. The menu features popular items like the grilled salmon rice bowl, jasmine iced tea, and iced matcha green tea latte. Reviewers have enjoyed the salmon bowl and peach tea, but found the chicken teriyaki bowl to be dry and tough. The location is convenient for exploring the park, and the Balboa Explorer Pass offers a 10% discount. However, the crowds can make it difficult to fully enjoy the experience, with the ordering space being tight and service sometimes forgetting orders.
The Tea Pavilion offers a nice area to sit around in the shade and chill for a bit. The ambiance, music, and views are great, though the snacks and menu items may not stand out. The service is generally friendly and helpful, and the areas are clean with plenty of shaded tables to sit and enjoy the Japanese Gardens. While the rice bowl and chicken curry sandwich were good, the Soba Noodle Salad was underwhelming. Overall, the Tea Pavilion provides light and convenient dining options for visitors to Balboa Park, though some flexibility may be needed with the menu and service.