Umami Café at Portland Japanese Garden

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Designed by Kengo Kuma, this glass-and-cedar tea pavilion pairs ceremonial matcha and wagashi with quiet ravine views.

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Description

Perched among the trees within the garden, the pavilion frames surrounding woodland through expansive glass walls constructed with sustainable Hinoki cypress. The menu highlights provenance, serving imported Japanese green teas from Tokyo-based Jugetsudo and Sugimoto Tea Company. The room offers a quiet retreat, though lines can form during peak garden hours.


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