The Tea Pavillion at the Japanese Friendship Garden
Located next to the Japanese Friendship Garden, Tea Pavilion offers imported teas and delicious food in historic Balboa Park.
2215 Pan American Rd E (in Balboa Park) San Diego , CA 92101 United States
| Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
| Wi-Fi | Free |
| Outdoor Seating | Yes |
| Wheelchair Accessible | Yes |
| Parking | Public Lot |
| Menus | Lunch |
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This is a cafe , not a tea house. Try the Friendship Green Salad with chicken . The ginger soy dressing and the walnuts lightly dusted with sugar are really good.
Get the mochi ice cream ! Cheap and sweet, it's a perfect mid day snack while strolling through the park . Strawberry is best! (Or get 2, they have a nice selection of bomb flavors!)
They have daifuku ! Great if you're looking for something quick with your tea . I had the green masala chai iced. Quite a unique blend.
45 teas to choose from and veg options at reasonable places makes The tea pavilion one of the best places in the park to visit for a bite.
The Steak Curry Rice Bowl was CRAZY good!!! Dis not get a chance to snap a pic cause I ate it all too soon. Hahaha
They have a great tea selection and their prices aren't too bad! Their food looks great!
Get the tea . Avoid the udon .
Iced Matcha Latte is pretty good
Noodle soup broth was surprisingly good.
Veggie sandwich is the best! Grilled Japanese eggplant , yuuuum. :)
Sushi on the go made fresh daily! Quick, easy, affordable , patio and wifi !
I love the daifuku mochi .
The curry salmon is awesome and cheap !
very good udon noodles and decent sushi
Fresh and tasty food at a reasonable price
Get the curry chicken udon noodles .
Best food in the park for a family!
Sushi is not the best I've had.
Jasmine dragon pearls :)
Bomb.com :)
If you like miso soup...don't get it here. Not very flavorful.
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Awesome baristas. Great coffee across the board. Can't go wrong here! - Ken
Also love the selection of fine china tea items and eclectic array of Anglophilic goods! - Elaine Courtney
I've been here several times and the food, service and tea are always excellent. Ask for the lemon curd, you won't be sorry ???? - Lori Speis
I like the new area, but the upper garden is much more tranquil by comparison. - Kristen
Tons of museums, gardens, etc could spend a whole day here! Love the architecture. - Mary S
Beautiful outdoor setting with excellent pipe organ concerts on Sunday afternoons and, in the summer, on Monday evenings. - K Koenigs
Category Dining and Drinking » Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House » Tea Room
Place United States » San Diego County » San Diego » Balboa Park