The Best Restaurants and Cafes in Portland’s Old Town-Chinatown | Eater Portland

"The Yun Shui Teahouse in Lan Su Chinese Garden is an Old Town oasis with a serene atmosphere overlooking a courtyard. A ticket to the Chinese gardens is the price of entry and visitors can choose among herbal, oolong, and red teas (or even wine and sake) to accompany light bites like wonton soup, congee of the day, and lotus root salad, as well as pastries and baked goods like mooncakes from Mei Sum. A Tea Ambassador is on hand to help guests select teas from the menu, which features options from local tea companies like Smith Teamaker and Jasmine Pearl, alongside imported Chinese and Taiwanese choices. If time permits, the full Gaiwan tea service steeps each tea multiple times to bring out its true character with this traditional Chinese preparation method. It’s the ideal finish to an afternoon watching the garden’s koi." - Zoe Baillargeon