The Taste of Tea

Sabiano Houston

2024-02

Took my partner for a nice date and came across this place by chance!The staff was so nice and knowledgeable, very attentive with tea times and descriptions! Had great vegan options. Can't wait to come back! This place is amazing!The matcha is perfect too, with nondairy options [coconut, oat] and for the boba as well.Beautiful place.We'll be back!Pros: Atmosphere, Service, FoodCons: Smaller food portion [could have used a bit more noodles for the price!]Vegetarian options: Great options for both vegans and veggies.

Carlos Fry

2024-02

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Nancy Hayssen

2023-09

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Karen Rosenthal

2023-05

Adorable Japanese place, excellent service and lovely food! Definitely worth a visit! Their ramen was delicious, as was their curry and udon. And the drinks...wow! I also like how the tables aren't too close together so we actually had privacy from other diners. And great vegetarian and vegan options. Highly recommend.

Stephanie Greene

2023-05

Excellent service and friendly staff.Oh and the food was good as well!Was a small mix up with my order and they promptly fixed it.Learning about their teas and how they source them was fascinating. Typically my husband and I go to San Francisco twice a year for our tea. We may have to change that habit!

Apple I

2022-05

Cool spot for Ramen and tea.We found this lively place while driving by Healdsburg our son is big fan of Onigiri this place has great selection of beverages especially artisans tea which I quite pleased.Order house special Miso ramen and sukiyaki ramen they are both quite tasty. The service is great our server is so polite and really helpful with the menu makes sure that we are ok. We definitely be back againand will recommend this place to our friends.

Jean-Yves Bouguet

2022-05

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ريكا

2022-05

i love the food here. the place and people are so welcoming and they try their best to give you the best experience possible. i wish there was more seating space, but it’s still nice. the food and drinks here are absolutely underrated and they taste A LOT better than they appeal.

Olivia Robinson

2020-05

Some of the best ramen I've ever had. The chef and owner are very eager to make food that their customers will love and enjoy. The atmosphere is relaxing and the decor is charming. They have fantastic saké cocktails I definitely recommend. This is a don't miss place for sure!

Jocelyn Kim

2022-05

Superb Japanese food! Nice outdoor seating which is well shaded. Super dog friendly. Service excellent! We had the salmon ramen and the soba salmon salad. Both were excellent! I don't know how they cook the salmon perfectly!! Can't wait to come back. Great location, just a short walk from the plaza!

Macy Y

2022-05

We had dinner outdoors here. The food was delicious. I loved the eel Bento box and the tea that I was recommended.The outdoor seating is a bit tight so it didn't feel like I could have private conversations while dining.

Michael Majerus

2022-05

Truly amazing experience. The staff was attentive, the drinks and variety thereof were perfect and the dishes were impeccable... Well presented and delicious!

Dyan urban

2023-10

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Grady Young

2022-05

Incredible and yummy experience. Had the Bento box. Portions were okay. But food was DELICIOUS. The drinks you need to try the unicorn Sake drink. Wow!The wait staff were super awesome trained in the culture and had cool facts/tidbits about the food and cuisine.Wish I could go back and try different dishes.

Maria B

2020-05

Honestly, after great service and delicious tea you expect a lot more from food and it's a mistake 🙄 but place is very nice! Stuff is super friendly and professional. And after all it's a tea place:)

C L

2020-05

I got their spicy ramen to go it was delicious. The broth was creamy and the egg was done to perfection. I enjoyed my lunch very much today! They also have a great sake and tea selection!

Dylan Molsberry

2024-02

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Orvil Tarango

2023-05

Amazing tea selection, awesome ramen, and excellent service. Will be back!

Aaron Garcia

2023-10

This is without a doubt the best ramen that my taste buds have had the privilege to experience. Of all the ramen/soup restaurants that I have tried in my 27 years, this restaurant holds the absolute best tasting ramen. Words fail to describe the wondrous decadent stupendous flavor, it is a MUST try for all ramen lovers. I deeply regret taking this long to give the restaurant a chance, I sincerely hope you do not make the same mistake.

Roy Choi

2023-05

Fantastic ramen, noodles, and tea. Wonderful, friendly, accommodating staff. Great place. Great experience. Highly recommend.Dietary restrictions: Vegan

Melanie Butchart

2023-05

Really good ramen and the sweet curry is a favorite that I return for over and over. My only complaint is the online hours state a totally different closing time than the front door posted hours. Might consider making your hours consistent and those that reflect the hours that you will actually serve people. We thought we had arrived for dinner well before closing, and we were told they stopped seating. But that’s my only suggestion! Really friendly staff and a wonderful cozy place to eat.

emi

2023-10

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Dru Looks

2021-05

We had a very late lunch here on their only table outside for those go wants to eat their take out orders. Everything was good except for being pricy because of the location.

S. Lunacek

2023-05

We did a day trip to Healdsburg and made a reservation for a table outside for Sunday lunch. It was quite simply one of the most refined, peaceful, elegant and perfectly prepared meals and experiences we’ve had at a restaurant since pre-COVID. Each staff member was kind, seemed well taken care of/happy to be there, and clearly trained in hospitality and service. The tea selection was incredible- we enjoyed a robust and earthy Japanese green tea. The ramen and yaki noodle dishes were made with high quality ingredients and perfectly spicy (we asked for spice). Our 5 year old enjoyed the yaki noodles on the kids menu, and the kids tea. The icing on the cake was the delightful, modern serving ware: from the glass tea cups to the chopstick holders. Thank you so much for a wonderful meal and experience- we can’t wait to return next time we’re in Healdsburg!

Bob Waltenspiel

2022-05

Delicious food and excellent service. We found this place when looking for a late lunch. Could not have been more satisfied with the experience! Staff took care of my elderly mom who accidentally selected a ramen that was too spicy. Offered us other choices, not all on the menu, which proved to be just right for her taste. She and I left very happy with our discovery. Can't wait to return when next in town.

Sirena Rose

2022-05

My boyfriend and I came here just for the tea but ended up having appetizers, ramen, and sorbet. It was such a lovely experience and we will definitely be coming back when we have the chance. The service really stood out as everyone was so friendly and helpful in accounting for food allergies or helping with decisions (there are a lot of tea options). We didn’t feel overwhelmed or crowded though which was very appreciated and created a relaxing dining experience. All the food that we received was beautifully plated and arrived promptly. We had so much fun here, it felt like a fine dining experience but for a much more reasonable price. We ended up spending the entire time talking about the food and drinks- we definitely recommend you savor the experience if you decide to eat here.

Jeremy Nusser

2023-05

Have been a customer for years, but the expanded dinner options in the parklet was amazing! Friendly service, delicious food and beverage options. They have really nailed relaxing, comforting and uplifting as a vibe. Highly recommend!!Our group ordered the classic ramens (miso, pork) as well as the gyoza ramen with a garlic shoyu base which was my favorite. The sake flights are also very good! We shared the fundamentals and it was a well curated, tasty accompaniment.

Simba Azor

2023-05

Matcha was below my expectations, the taste of oat milk overpowered the matcha flavor.But the ramen I got was amazing. And very beautifully served. So far the best ramen I've eaten. Also the portion wasn't too big, which I think is good, they seem to give more importance to quality, not the quantity.

David Hardy

2023-05

Two types of ramen and a tea pot was ordered. One ramen was bland, and the other was too salty. Teapot was prepoured before coming to the table so was weak. Due to poor service, we were never able to tonget more hot water.Service was non-existent to the point that we did not know who of the group of 4 people talking at the register was our waiter. We ending our night giving up and walking up to the counter to pay and leaveI think the service was bad because we had a small child since the table next to us had much better service.

Maddie Hsu

2022-05

First off, the pros of this restaurant: Good atmosphere and very friendly and accommodating staff. It’s a very small place so when we got there at 4:45pm they said they were booked until 6pm, which was fine with us, we went across the street to get appetizers and drinks. When we can back around 6:15, they sat us immediately. The service was great, very efficient.My issues:The ramen. Unfortunately, it’s pricey but that’s what is expected in this area. HOWEVER. If i’m going to pay $18-25 for a bowl of ramen I expect some flavor and complexity. My favorite part of my meal was the egg which was cooked perfectly. Other than that, it was disappointing and very underwhelming. It tasted like they just sprinkled half a Top Ramen flavor packet into the broth. The pork was super thin, noodles were “eh”. Maybe Chef Tokugawa wasn’t in that night? Maybe I got the “wrong” ramen choice? Maybe this restaurant isn’t known for their ramen and specializes in tea or something? Whatever the case, I wish I had known how bland it would be and gotten something else. :/ (We ordered the miso ramen and the curry ramen).