# Umami Café at Portland Japanese Garden > Small space blends avant-garde and traditional styles with an airy design and exquisite garden views. Atmosphere stays quiet and serene, offering a peaceful tea experience despite nearby tourist activity. Reservations are common due to limited seating and intimate setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Umami-Café-at-Portland-Japanese-Garden - Address: 611 SW Kingston Dr, Portland, Oregon, United States - Phone: +15032231321 - Website: http://japanesegarden.org/umami ## What it is good for - Mochi — 10/10 - Nice View — 10/10 - Cake — 10/10 - Desserts — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Outdoor Space — 8.3/10 - Miso Soup — 8/10 - Quiet — 7.5/10 - Japanese Food — 7.3/10 - Soup — 7.1/10 - Outdoor Seating — 6.7/10 - Meditation Spot — 6.7/10 - Authentic — 6.7/10 - Tea — 6.3/10 - Food — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "The traditional Japanese desserts here are amazing and authentic." - "I found the teas to be authentic, strong, and flavorful." - "The Meditation Spot offers a peaceful, quiet experience overlooking the trees." ## Good to know - Reservations are required for larger groups or table seating, especially during peak hours. - The café now operates on a counter service model with disposable cups and plates. - Menu options are limited to tea, pastries, miso soup, and rice. - There are few gluten-free and dairy-free options available on the menu. - Expect a quick service experience rather than a traditional sit-down tea service. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.