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Cafe for traditional Japanese teas, sushi, rice bowls & snacks in the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Hours
| Friday | 10:30 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–4 PM |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–4 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: The Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Pl, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 231-0048
Website: https://www.teapavilionsd.com/
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Reviews
Jamie Oakland
Stopped in during our visit to Balboa Park – ordered a chicken rice bowl and a chicken curry sandwich ($38 total).
Rice bowl flavor was good – chicken had a little too much of a bite to it for my liking. Chicken curry sandwich was also good – served cold.
Service was very friendly and helpful! Clean areas, plenty of shaded tables to sit and eat + overlook Japanese Gardens.
Overall, nice light options for the area but probably would try a different spot on our next visit.
… moreRice bowl flavor was good – chicken had a little too much of a bite to it for my liking. Chicken curry sandwich was also good – served cold.
Service was very friendly and helpful! Clean areas, plenty of shaded tables to sit and eat + overlook Japanese Gardens.
Overall, nice light options for the area but probably would try a different spot on our next visit.
Claire Bruner
Wish I would have read the reviews before eating here. Chicken Teriyaki Bowl was so sad – sauce had very little flavor, chicken was super dry, minimal garnishes. I had such a lovely experience at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, but this food was a real letdown.
… moreTina S.
I used to come to this place years ago. I stopped in for the California Krab sandwich. It was nothing like it used to be. The bread is different, the krab has a weird texture.
Ordered a Thai Ice Tea that was bad too! I won’t eat here again. I should have looked at the ratings before coming back. 3 Stars is too high for this place. It’s too bad.
… moreOrdered a Thai Ice Tea that was bad too! I won’t eat here again. I should have looked at the ratings before coming back. 3 Stars is too high for this place. It’s too bad.
Ian Sj
Food looks reasonably good, outdoor dining overlooking the garden.
Price wise is slightly more than other cafes.
Compared to other eateries/cafe in the garden, there’s no pigeons here fighting over your food, which is a very nice and calm touch while you’re eating.
Bring a hat as the sun sometimes gets in your eye depending where you’re facing.
… morePrice wise is slightly more than other cafes.
Compared to other eateries/cafe in the garden, there’s no pigeons here fighting over your food, which is a very nice and calm touch while you’re eating.
Bring a hat as the sun sometimes gets in your eye depending where you’re facing.
Alex K
Although there were several restaurants in the park, I chose to eat here due to the fact that I love tea. I got a bottled water, a cup of miso soup and a crab sandwich. The whole thing totaled $30 which I felt was expensive. The person at the register, taking orders literally rolled their eyes when I walked up and interrupted their phone checking. On the upside, the soup was delicious. They do have a cute outdoor seating area where you can enjoy people watching.
… moreJaymar Simon
This is not a sit-down restaurant because you order your food inside and then eat outside if there’s tables available. It is a hot day but there are limited 4-seat tables with umbrellas. However, the best seating is next to the cliff overlooking the Japanese garden. Since they did not have a lot of options available on their menu (salmon, udon, Thai Iced Tea), our selections were limited. So, we ended up having teriyaki rice bowls and salad.
… moreDmytro Buldakov
We got miso and a couple of rice bowls. The food was good, fresh and tasty, however the place would really benefit from some extra cleaning efforts. All the outside seating tables were fairly dirty (you can see on the picture what I mean by that). Service also was just OK.
… moreMarkus Ribbe
Not sure why some people are complaining. We have eaten there many times over the years. The setting is very nice. It’s rather quiet considering how busy the park is. The food such as the curry rice bowls and sandwiches are rather tasty! I would certainly recommend this place!
… moresteve moses
Have eaten here a few times when I have to be at the park for an extended period. Pricing is similar to a food truck. The salads are good and light, not a fan of the candied walnuts. Don’t expect a lot of food, it’s like a large side salad not a meal. Service is slow, expect to wait about 15 minutes for your food to be ready. Atmosphere is pleasent, the location in the park is very nice. The people working there are not very friendly, but I am there mainly on the weekends. Dog friendly outdoor eating area. No indoor dining.
… moreMahi M.
I ordered the shrimp Udon soup. It literally has ONE piece of shrimp; the rest is just the onions and the noodles. The soup was also cold. It is over priced, and I am pretty sure authentic Japanese restaurants offer more shrimp in the soup. The only thing worth it here is the view.
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