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"Up a short climb from Washington Park’s famous Rose Test Garden lies the serene tranquility of Portland Japanese Garden and, at the top of the hill, the garden’s Umami Cafe. Impeccably prepared matcha and genmaicha in elegant earthenware arrive alongside local treats like mochi and castella cake. Garden-goers interested in a light meal can opt for miso soup and rice or shiitake mushroom and hijiki seaweed over tea and rice. Visitors sip and dine surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass windows, allowing the natural harmony outside to permeate the experience. Note: Umami Cafe is only accessible to those with Japanese Garden admission." - Nathan Williams
