Umami Café at Portland Japanese Garden

A beautiful place to visit 🌸🌸

Portland Japanese Garden at 4 minutes drive to the south of Portland dentist Uptown Family Dental

🌿🌸 If you haven’t visited the Portland Japanese Garden yet, you're missing out on a true slice of tranquility! 🏯 Nestled in the heart of Portland, this peaceful oasis offers stunning landscapes, serene walking paths, and a perfect escape into nature’s beauty. 🌱🍃 Whether you're a nature lover, photography enthusiast, or just looking to unwind, this garden has something for everyone. Trust me, the experience there is unforgettable! 🤩 Come explore with me—let’s share the calm and beauty of this beautiful garden! 🌺 #PortlandJapaneseGarden #NatureLovers #PeacefulEscape #ExplorePortland"

🌿🌸 If you haven’t visited the Portland Japanese Garden yet, you're missing out on a true slice of tranquility! 🏯 Nestled in the heart of Portland, this peaceful oasis offers stunning landscapes, serene walking paths, and a perfect escape into nature’s beauty. 🌱🍃 Whether you're a nature lover, photography enthusiast, or just looking to unwind, this garden has something for everyone. Trust me, the experience here is unforgettable! 🤩 Come explore with me—let’s share the calm and beauty of this beautiful garden! 🌺 #PortlandJapaneseGarden #NatureLovers #PeacefulEscape #ExplorePortland"

Honestly the matcha was very underwhelming and overpriced. The servers ended up mixing up our cards with someone else and charged us wrong and then acted like it was completely fine. We were on a trip on a budget so waiting 7 days to get money back is inconvenient. Their was no apology and one of the servers actually gave us attitude because they messed up, the manager knew and said and did nothing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

We made a reservation to this restaurant online a few hours before they opened. When we arrived we were presented the option of indoor or outdoor seating and we elected to sit outdoors where it was quiet. The servers were quick in getting us water and taking our order. They have authentic options so I would not recommend this to anyone who is or has a picky eater in their group. The food and tea was well presented and it was a nice treat before exploring the Japanese gardens. The price point was about what you would expect around $10 a dish.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Miso Soup with Rice

this cafe is what makes the experience to the gardens shine as it is one the best traditional-esque japanese tea house/café outside of japan; it is a must go if you are there - have tea and a treat.

Vegetarian options: Items are intermixed on full menu with all foods served.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sencha & Castella Cake, Mango Juice, Castella Cake, Genmaicha & Baked Manju, Matcha Cake, Hojicha & Chikara Cake and Daifuku

Delightful experience to cap off your visit to the Japanese Garden. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff to help with your selection if needed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was okay! I enjoyed my matcha and warabi mochi, but the matcha was missing that wow factor for me. It was enjoyable, but it lacked the complexity and depth in flavor that I look out for when I enjoy a simple freshly prepared matcha. Their matcha erred on the dry and bitter side for me and lacked richness.

The view was lovely, though! Make sure to make reservations before coming !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Make a reservation in advance to ensure you can experience this litttle gem! Kingsley was our server and was so kind I’d go back for the ambience, not necessarily the food/drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

I really appreciate the staff. They were all so kind and accommodating. They comped the part of my meal I was not able to eat and gave me recommendations as to what I should try instead. Super kind and understanding. I had interactions with each member of the staff and everyone was amazing. Thank you guys!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great environment! Items in savory section were all great! I do wish waiters can be more attentive to customers rather than chatting among themselves

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Condescending server. Overpriced, mediocre tea and food. However, I would not be leaving this review if this cafe was just a lackluster location-based attraction. I also overheard staff speaking badly behind my back because I have a disability which seemed to bother them. Based on other reviews this is part of a pattern of behavior. Always disappointing but especially in a place that seems to think of itself as being good quality.

Potential customers: I would not recommend going out of your way to make a reservation here, there are plenty of great Japanese restaurants in the Portland area, with much better food and service. Enjoy the rest of the park and skip this place.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

This place is so expensive and boujie. Don’t forget to make your reservation a month in advance

Definitely worth the visit. The most beautiful Japanese Garden I have seen. You can spend at least 1hr and not see everything.