Jingu House At the Japanese Tea Garden
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Jingu House At the Japanese Tea Garden

3853 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX

★★★★3.7(385 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked within San Antonio's Japanese Tea Garden, Jingu House offers a serene escape with beautiful outdoor seating and carefully crafted specialty drinks like matcha tea, though visitors should know the kitchen is inconsistent—some praise fresh sashimi and quality ingredients while others note overcooked dishes and portion-size concerns. The experience shines when you're there for the peaceful atmosphere and leisurely pace rather than expecting restaurant-quality food at these prices, making it ideal for those seeking a contemplative moment over a perfectly prepared beverage.

What to expect

Traditional drinksLight foodSlow sitOutdoor seatingFamily friendlyMatcha & teaSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Kent C
★★★★★3 months ago

Just precooked reheated foods, small portion and price as regular restaurant, I ordered a pork bento and the pork tasted like jerky, very salty and chewy. QR code ordered and you needed to pay including tip ahead, took almost 30 minutes to have foods delivered. However it is the only restaurant in the garden, so if you must eat, it is better than starving. For me, one time experience is enough.

Caceco
★★★★★4 months ago

Actually the food wasn’t bad, sashimi was very fresh and good quality, sushi was good. It is almost impossibly to overcook ramen, but they managed to overcooked them, and the pork belly was a bit too salty, other than that, one can’t complain about the afresco dining surrounded by nature and garden, worth the price.

Jin Lem
★★★★★10 months ago

I wouldn’t come here for the food but the experience is ok. It was a bit pricey but expected for a tourist spot. The buns are more chinese style than Japanese, and tasted ok but i wish the chicken karaage bun had more filling. The krab salad bun was ok. I would not recommend the luke warm gyoza, however i do recommend the Tuna poke nachos. I was curious what “sweet green tea” was but it turned out to be unsweetened green tea. Overall it was a ok experience.

Emanuelle Gonzalez (EmanuelleSpeaks)
★★★★★10 months ago

🌸✨ Jingu House at the Japanese Tea Garden – A Hidden Gem! 🍱🍵 Wow... just WOW! 🤩 I had the most incredible dining experience at Jingu House and I can't stop thinking about it! Nestled right inside the beautiful Japanese Tea Garden 🌿⛩️, this place is a total vibe! I ordered a full-on feast and everything was chef’s kiss 👨‍🍳💋: 🍣 Spicy Crab Roll Sushi – So fresh and packed with flavor! 🥬 Tofu Katsu Bun – Crispy, savory, and that soft bun was perfection! 🌵 The Nopal Bowl – A beautiful San Antonio twist with bold flavors. 🥢 Veggie Spring Rolls – Light, crispy, and served with a delicious dip. 🍰 NY-Style Cheesecake with Matcha Cream – SERIOUSLY next level!! Creamy, rich, and that matcha drizzle? 😍 🥤 Mexican Coca-Cola – The authentic taste hit just right! The service? 💯 I ordered straight from the table using a QR code, and BAM 💥 my food arrived ASAP! Super fast and friendly staff 🙌 and shoutout to the fans outside — kept the patio cool and refreshing! 🌬️☀️ Didn’t try the bar 🍸 (I don’t drink), but it was poppin’ — clearly a hit with others! Whether you're a local or visiting, HIGHLY recommend this spot if you're craving something fresh, flavorful, and unique. 🍽️🧡 From the presentation to the taste, they nailed it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 experience! Will definitely be back! 💕🇯🇵

Gabrielle Santana
★★★★★a year ago

Food presentation, beautiful, nice place to sit when the weather is nice outside. However, if you like light seasoned food and not in a rush, stop here. Service is, in my opinion, extremely slow. We had to ask to sit down because the front guy did not or would not acknowledge us. After that, the waitress took forever for anything. With a total of 3 tables, I feel like it shouldn't have been such a struggle. On top of that, all of our food came to us cold and not a lot of flavor to it, soo disappointing. So with that I say this place is a 2.5. The best part was sitting outside enjoying the weather.

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