How is Umami Cafe - Portland Japanese Garden restaurant rated?

Name: Umami Cafe - Portland Japanese Garden
Address: 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97205-5886
Telephone: (503) 542-9355
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

Umami Cafe - Portland Japanese Garden

4.8

162 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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The Umami Café provides a place for you to relax and reflect during your visit at the Japanese Garden.
With a design reminiscent of Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera temple, the Umami Café floats over the hillside and provides views of the area’s natural beauty.
Here, you will experience world class Japanese tea paired with local, hand-crafted Japanese confectionaries.

Please note, Garden admission or membership is required to visit Umami Café. Currently, the Garden is not accepting cash until further notice.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Japanese, Café, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Business Hours Mon, Wed–Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 542-9355
Website
https://japanesegarden.org/umami-cafe/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
611 SW Kingston Ave Portland, OR 97205-5886
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Parking details
Metered parking in Washington Parkhttps://japanesegarden.org/parking/
Public transit
Year-round, the Garden is served by TriMet bus #63 which connects to the MAX stations at the Oregon Zoo and Providence Park.Frequent-service buses #15-NW 23rd and #20-Burnside both stop at NW 23rd & Burnside, about a one-mile walk.Red or Blue line MAX train to the Washington Park stop (the Zoo) then take a free Explore Washington Park shuttle.
Additional
Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

What 162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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Dalton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
So glad I made reservations. I enjoyed amazing tea with traditional delicacies while taking in the beautiful view outside. Very romantic<3. Very very good service as well. And not as expensive as I anticipated at all!
B
Barbie
Hawaii
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was absolutely lovely! Staff was very nice; the teas and small bites were very delicious. I hope anyone planning to go there treats it as the zen experience that it can be (and was for us!) by keeping voices low. We appreciated others doing the same. That makes for such a lovely time in that little "treehouse"! ;) We look forward to going again!
MP
MichaelPDX
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
An oasis of calm in a crazy world. The tea and cake selections are limited but wonderful, and the staff makes you feel like you're their only customer.
LC
LloydC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cafe just sits right at the top of the entrance, after a 5 min hike. Reservation is a must.
T
Tealover
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ambience, excellent service! Thank you!
V
Valuvs2dine
San Francisco
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Worth the wait, worth walking around outside in the rain. Absolutely worth it all around. The cafe is so simple in design. I enjoyed every single aspect of the food and the tea. Wonderful. Oh my, and the popcorn was lightly dusted with salt and wasabi powder. So yummy. I wish they sold it.
SR
StephanieR
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scrolling the magnificent Portland Japanese Garden and finishing with tea at the cafe is a beautiful experience unlike any other. Can’t wait to return.
KK
KiarraK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sitting on the Cafe balcony is an amazing way to relax and take in the forest after walking around the garden. The tea sets are delicious and a sweet way to end your visit. Make sure to stop by on your next visit!
JA
JoAnnN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was knowledgeable and kind. Enjoyed my time and a fee different teas.
s
subhadip
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
beautiful ambience, servers were helpful to explain the dishes
SD
SusanD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for a quick pick-me-up of tea and a sweet.
GH
GretchenH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious Japanese sweets and perfectly brewed tea in a stylish cafe surrounded by nature. The staff are helpful, friendly, and attentive. The tea is superb! It’s a nice spot for a quiet getaway by oneself.
RW
RobinW
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, nice pairing tea set and friendly staff.
N
Niko
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Didn't realize when making the reservation that we could also request to be outside. Once we got there, we were lucky enough to snag a table on the terrace which was perfect. The tea and daifuku were delicious and the staff polite and helpful. Great way to wrap up a visit to the garden.
JE
JimE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely venue, food and service. Loved the hand towels!
KC
KatyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small, mostly sweet snacks with tea in a beautiful garden, with amazing service.
K
Kathy
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
A perfect part of a visit to the garden. The view is beautiful and the tea is a lovely addition to the garden experience.
BA
BrookeA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely snack and tea after a visit to the beautiful garden.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary trip
JH
JohnH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
All the café offers is tea and sweets. The interior, while nice and simple, is all flat reflective surfaces, which means it's noisy.
VR
VickiR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Tasty treats with tea in a lovely setting, friendly service. Options for sitting indoors (noisier) or outdoors on the patio (covered from rain). Seemed a little over-priced for a snack with tea, but very delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful and relaxing. Good prices and good tea and food. Friendly and attentive staff.
CB
CelinaB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the service, ambiance, and the tea. Everything was a breathtaking experience. Thank you to Marilan for taking very good care of us and for your patience with all our questions!
J
Jordan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible tea experience with exceptional service.
C
Christine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious tea and sweets in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
PD
PDXBearDad
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Near perfect experience. Sencha tea and cake, lightly raining and sitting on the covered deck of the cafe. Dress warmly and enjoy the patter of the rain and the way the damp air muffles the sounds around you. Near perfect, because the obnoxious couple at the next table were grousing about having to sit outside in the cold and rain and how the menu didn't describe anything and they had to either ask or look it up on Google. I acknowleged their presence and then, after a few minutes, realized how sorry I felt for them for missing the beauty and peacefulness around them and chose to focus my mind on enjoying my tea and surroundings rather than spending it on them.
EF
EmilyF
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience for my out of town guests to the Japanese Garden!
CC
ChelseaC
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Umami Cafe is a beautiful, peaceful and immersive experience at the Portland Japanese Garden. After touring the gardens, a tea set and fun company is appreciated! I will definitely return!
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yougogrrl
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat at an outdoor table for 2. Perfect. Ordered tea sets (tea and a snack) as well as umami popcorn. Quite nice. Reservations are a must Plan ahead for a nice ending to the garden tour
BB
BethB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful, atmospheric, tranquil space. Staff are very attentive. While menu was not familiar to us, as was our first visit, was flavorful. Would recommend without hesitation.
TI
TejanaInTown
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a lovely, small tea house that feels like a treehouse. The menu is small and to some may seem a little pricey but the quality is top notch. Very relaxing and calm.
EG
EagleGirl
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience5
I love getting a tea service during a visit to the garden! I highly recommend a timed entry ticket about 1.5 prior to your reservation, which gives you time to explore everything including the gift shop, then have tea, then do one more walk-through if you'd like before you leave. The tea was lovely and it's fun to try new things you've never had before. It's tea and a sweet treat, so don't expect a full meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's always a pleasant experience at Umami Cafe. The tea and the snack treat food is top notch plus the service is attentive and friendly. The setting can't be beat, within the Japanese Garden and perched at the top of the hill entrance path, just perfectly dreamy.
P
Peggy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Very close to the experience of Japanese culture. Definitely recommended!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting and site seeing
DS
DianeS
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at the Umami Cafe adds the perfect touch to your Japanese Garden experience. The tea and cakes were delicious and the atmosphere was tranquil. Prices are modest and service was excellent. There are drink options for people who don't want tea. Reserve before you go as seating is limited.
Y
Ymiki
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Wish I lived closer so I can visit more often.
AT
AnnT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh tea, delicious food, and knowledgeable and attentive service.
B
Bayareatraveler
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely as always
CR
CathyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious Japanese cheesecake! The tea our server suggested to pair with it was fantastic too. Besides being pleasant, our server had interesting information for us too! (Did you know each tea has it’s own special style of tea pot & cups!??!) Expensive maybe, but a wonderful treat in a beautiful setting!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Umami Cafe - Portland Japanese Garden is rated 4.8 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Hours of operation
Business Hours Mon, Wed–Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Café, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered parking in Washington Parkhttps://japanesegarden.org/parking/
Public transit
Year-round, the Garden is served by TriMet bus #63 which connects to the MAX stations at the Oregon Zoo and Providence Park.Frequent-service buses #15-NW 23rd and #20-Burnside both stop at NW 23rd & Burnside, about a one-mile walk.Red or Blue line MAX train to the Washington Park stop (the Zoo) then take a free Explore Washington Park shuttle.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://japanesegarden.org/umami-cafe/
Phone number
(503) 542-9355

Umami Cafe - Portland Japanese Garden

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Additional information

Menu

Tea Sets

Matcha & Koi Stream Kanten$14.00

Matcha & Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream$12.00

Genmaicha & Manju$11.00

Sencha & Castella$12.00

Hojicha & Chikara Cake$11.00

Sweets

Matcha & Hojicha Brownies$8.00

Adzuki Cheesecake$9.00

Flight of 3 Mochi Ice Cream$9.00

Umami Popcorn$4.00

Additional Beverages

Mecha Tea$5.00

Kimino Sparkling Soda$5.00

What 162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

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How is Umami Cafe - Portland Japanese Garden restaurant rated?

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