During our visit to the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, we dined at their on-site eatery, CornellCafé. It is located upon entering the gardens and has plenty of covered seating. Our entrees were: Teriyaki Chicken (Grilled chicken breast with house made teriyaki sauce, served over white rice, and mixed green salad). This chicken was sweet and savory and mixing that delicious teriyaki sauce with the white rice made each forkful scrumptious. The other item was the Steamed Dumplings. Each dumpling was full of vegetables and delicious with the dipping sauce. Having this on-premise cafe makes your visit much more enjoyable and the convenience is appreciated. read more

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We visited on Mother's Day and they were busy. They do not take reservations so we knew there would be a line. The line was kept moving so not too long of a wait. I ordered the Classic Bento Box. Terriyaki Salmon, egg roll, two small pieces of California roll, goyza, mixed vegetables, white rice, and two small fried shrimp on top of fried soy cakes. The Hot Sake was perhaps the best part of the meal. The Terriyaki Salmon was dry, and everything was served Luke warm. The kitchen did a good job in keeping the meals rolling out, probably due to that everything was prepared in advance, in anticipation of the holiday diners. read more

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We came to the park on Mother's Day and as expected they were quite busy. Before exploring the gardens, we decided to have lunch. I'd seen a promo regarding a special duck dinner for the day and was intrigued. There was a line for the restaurant already when arrived. They don't reservations. But it moved fairly fast. You order and pay up front first, then are given a number placard to put on your table. We sat on the outside patio. There is a small area inside, but every table was taken. They brought our drinks first. My husband got a hot sake. He said it was the best part of the meal. I had a Diet Coke. They brought a sealed bottle and glass of ice, as requested. My husband had their classic bento box. Of its contents, he liked the California roll pieces and the fried shrimp. He said the salmon was dry and overcooked. I had the duck special. It was a large portion. Two leg quarters with sides of cilantro rice and mixed vegetables. I didn't care for the vegetables. The rice was okay. The duck was okay, as well, but would have been better if served hotter and the skin crisper. If I came here again, I think I'd stick to the sushi offerings or Japanese appetizers. read more

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Several people have told me that the cafe is excellent and on the TV show, Travel and Traditions with Burt Wolf, he specifically mentioned the cafe. My Crispy Pork was delicious, and everyone else said their food was good. I had ordered a Bobba Mango Tea, and they had somehow forgot to bring it out. But after reminding them, I finally got the tea. You stand in line to order and grab a number so that they can bring your food later. The dining area overlooks the gardens and that is spectacular. The dishes you eat with are beautiful ceramic pieces, so this in a nice upgrade from a cafeteria. Prices are a little high, but overall. It's a fun experience. read more

Great outdoor Cafe that just so happens to be located on property of one of the best nature parks in south Florida. I've been visiting Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens for decades. The Cafe is an added treat to highlight your day there. It's a great place to have a quick snack, adult or non-adult beverage, or sit down for a full meal with your friends and family. It offers an extensive menu, heavily leaning towards Japanese for obvious reasons. After reviewing the large communal menu, you order your selections at the counter, and pick a table to wait for a food runner to deliver your order. They serve quality food to a high volume of people very efficiently. That is a big win when you've been walking for hours, working up an appetite or thirst. We went with a couple Classic Bento Boxes, a spicy tuna roll, and a frosty Saporo Light. The Bento's were the real deal, offering a broad selection of items. 2 pieces California roll, stir-fry veggies, spring roll, 2 fried shrimp over tofu, teriyaki chicken over fresh white rice, and a generous hunk of teriyaki salmon. The spicy tuna was spot on as well. Nice to enjoy a quality meal while overlooking the Japanese Gardens. I recommend taking both in the next time you are in the area. read more

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I've been coming to the Morikami for a couple of years and I never stopped by the cafe. Today , is my day off and I decided to take a moment. The food was so fresh! The ambiance, I could've done without because it became really loud really fast but I really loved the fact that they have such a large area outside. The service was pleasant and school-very-cafeteria-food-of-service of them but I appreciated the quickness of it. What I did not like was paying $1 extra for eel AFTER paying for food that was ordered ahead of time and/or the lack of asking before hand and just adding it to the bill. I thought that was silly and of bad taste from a business perspective but It's not unheard of. That was my only teeny tiny qualm with the place. read more

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Gonna admit, I didn't have very high hopes for this place. A cafe setting at a botanical garden seemed an unlikely place for great meal, but I was pleasantly surprised. Our bento boxes had a huge variety of great food, our server was friendly was both friendly and attentive, and the scenery was amazing. Two thumbs up and five stars! read more

Cornell Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

The Cornell Cafe is an enjoyable lunch if you happen to be at the Morikami gardens and are hungry, but I wouldn't seek it out specifically just for its food. My love and I tried the bento box. It was a good amount of food for the cost, but nothing on the plate was stand out excellent to me. It was all just nice and satisfying. The view here is the obvious winner! But, stay aware of your plate because the birds here are pretty bold! Service was very friendly and helpful. Especially the food runners. Definitely bring some cash to leave them a tip! We finished off the meal with the cake roll which was sweet and moist. I'd recommend that, but would probably try a different entree if I happened to end up back here again. And I probably will end up here again because the gardens and the exhibits were just lovely! read more

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So, the cafe at Morikami Gardens is much better than years ago, with a huge menu, some yummy bobba teas to choose from, and the same awesome view. There is a roofed patio overlooking the grounds, and it looks like there was also an air-conditioned interior. You order at the counter and they bring your food to the table, and it was all surprisingly tasty! Be careful outside not to leave your food unattended, though, as the ubiquitous grackles will immediately swoop in and steal. read more

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This has to be hands down one of the best restaurants I've been to lately. Service was phenomenal, the food was fresh and delicious, the sake which was recommended by the woman who attended us was 10/10. Outside seating provides the wonderful sounds of the garden which makes the experience so much better. read more

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Absolutely delicious! My fiancé and I split a bento box and a taro boba milk tea. The taro milk tea was honestly one of the best ones I've had in a while. Not too sweet but definitely taro packed. With the bento box we were able to try many different things. The teriyaki salmon and chicken were my favorite parts! The teriyaki glaze was delicious. The dumplings and egg rolls were still steaming and so yummy. The sushi, tofu, and shrimp were good, nothing spectacular. The rice was sticky and not hard. The sautéed mixed veggies were actually really good and we devoured them quickly. Plenty of seating indoors and outside on the covered patio. The patio also has some ceiling fans making it a little easier to be out there longer. Staff was super friendly and food came out very quickly. Our drinks were given to us as soon as we ordered, before we chose seating. The cafe is yummy and super convenient! read more

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Food=5 Service=5 Prices= 4-5 Ambiance=5 Eating at Cornell cafe is one of our favorite things to do at the Morikami Gardens. We arrived about 2pm and there was a LONG line of about 20+ people waiting to order. I worried that we wouldn't be able to get lunch before they closed. But the line moved very quickly! We were able to order within 10 minutes and find a table. We sat inside, but they had both doors open and a fan on. It was a very windy day and with the fan, it was too much, so we sat in a booth out of the wind blowing through the restaurant. We ordered some pan fried chicken gyoza, a vegetarian bento box, a fried pork entree and a crispy chicken entree. Altogether with a boba tea, and green tea, our bill was $55. Everything comes in To-go containers. Everyone loved their meal. The bento box is a really good deal! I will definitely get that every time I go. We had a bit of leftovers to take home. I highly recommend getting to the Gardens a little earlier and having lunch here. Don't worry if you see a big line. It moves quickly. The restaurant adds to the all around experience of your visit. read more

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I'm soo disappointment with the Cornell Cafe. After reading all the other reviews I was expecting soo much. We ordered the chicken bowl (which I forgot a picture of) but it was drenched in teriyaki sauce that was so salty I couldn't even eat it. The chicken egg rolls didn't even have enough chicken to be called that. And the gyoza which were cold and sitting in a soy sauce. The boba tea was good I wish the boba balls were actually I'm guessing overcooked but they couldn't even be chewed. Such a disappointment after reading so many reviews. I love going to Morikami but I will defintely eat before I come next time. read more

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The outdoor seating is a 5 view and the food is super fresh and very well seasoned. The staff is delightful, and the service is prompt. It's unfortunate that others are not able to enjoy this experience outside of Morakami, I'm pretty sure if they had a restaurant outside of the garden it would be a complete success. As for the pricing, very reasonable read more

The service could have been much better considering it was 3pm and the rush had died down. Only appetizer could be purchased when I arrived. Idk if they sold out or no longer served entrees after a specific time. I ordered the Fried Shrimp Shumai for $9. Deep fried crispy shrimp dumplings served with our house made dipping sauce (6 pieces) It was not at all what I expected at all. They looked like scallops to me and didn't taste like shrimp at all. Bad taste and bad price. The rest of the ordered items were lackluster as well. The woman cleaning tables was ready to take away my fifth chair I had just grabbed for my party. The only positive was the view while sitting at the cafe. read more

Cornell Cafe - View from the cafe - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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After paying for your admission to the gardens, you go through the sliding double doors and the restaurant is to your right. You look at the menu and decide what you want, order and pay at the counter and choose your seat, they bring the food to you. Very peaceful setting. Prices are reasonable. I am sure in the warmer months things can get hot. My aunt and I both got the teriyaki salmon and it was quite delicious. Everything was so fresh. read more

Cornell Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

A-ok in my book. The line was out the door when we got there but it moved very quickly. They sell mochi ice cream which every flavor it was really good. You order your food ahead of time and wait for an empty seat. We ordered the mochi with our food and they wanted us they'd have to give to us now which I was totally fine with - was starving so good appetizer lol. I got chicken and rice and hubby got some sort of pork thing. My chicken was very plain and his pork was more flavorful. I understand they have to cater to a large amount of people though and not everyone wants flavor. lol. All in all, pretty good for what it is and a very pretty view. You do have to pay admission to Morikami to eat here though. read more

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I've always loved sushi and troll events, and loved that we can dine again at the cafe. We got a little bit of everything. The curry was good. I just wish the rice is less wet or the curry is on the side, as opposed to right on top of the rice. My little one loved her miso soup and dumplings. I ordered the bento box, and it was almost too much food. Good thing my tummy was empty!!! There were 2 pieces of california roll, 2 pieces of dumplings, teriyaki chicken, teriyaki salmon, a spring roll, a few pieces of tempura tofu and shirmp, stir fried veggies, and rice. I would have been ok with no tempura and more sushi. Also, I wish they didn't add batter to the salmon. Nice size salmon though. Next time, I'll go with teriyaki salmon I think :) since we're a member, the discount is nice too. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The cornell cafe is hands down to die for. I kid you not you will end up here hungry and leave here beyond full and happy. It's not your average restaurant while you do order off a menu between covid it's been a order and sit down system. Sorta like chipotle/moes/panda express (examples) but it's wonderful service. Any time my husband I get a chance to stop by here we always find an excuse to show up hungry. If i'm not mistaken the restaurant made it on the list of best museum restaurants. I can 100% see why! A must try! Ps don't forget to walk the gardens. read more

Cornell Cafe - Crispy Pork with white Rice and Pork dumplings. - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

My order KETO friendly meal option: Crispy chicken with vegetables(mushrooms, broccoli, disregard the carrots) and (no rice). Drink: (unsweetened green tea boba) My friend: Bento box Sweetened mango green tea My food was goody good. Chicken was not dry rather juicy and crispy. I felt full finishing your meal and the cool drink did it job The waiting wasn't long During COVID time the distance is great and they wipes the table after each use. Your utensils are plastic and wrapped, even the serving container ( one use only) and we seated outside read more

Cornell Cafe - My order KETO friendly meal option: Crispy chicken friend: Bento box , Sweetened mango green tea - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Surprisingly good for a cafeteria-type restaurant within the Japanese gardens. So much food for bento boxes - can easily share for two. Boba was decent, a little grainy, but not the worst I've had. We were a party of 17 - service was quick and friendly. Beautiful walk around, ending with nice lunch at the cafe - perfect day. read more

This cute casual style restaurant is located inside the museum. They only have an outdoor sitting area. The view from the sitting area is very nice. It overlooks the lake. It is a little warm out. The menu is poster outside the restaurant and also the drink option. Once you have ordered and paid they give you a number. Pick a table and wait for your number to be called to pick up your order. I ordered the teriyaki salmon. It came with white rice and veggies. The meal came in a disposable take home container and plastic silverware. To my happily surprise it was really good. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The rice tasted good. A good consistency. The vegetables looked and tasted fresh. I was satisfied. The meal was a good size portion. I enjoyed it. I ordered the mango Boba tea, just for the looks lol. It had beautiful colors. That was a good drink. It tasted great. It hit the spot. The people here where all very pleasant. Service was good and friendly and the view from my table was amazing. This is one beautiful place to visit. read more

I ate at the Cornell Cafe a few years ago and had a pretty good experience. This time around it was less pleasurable. Stopped in for lunch today with my kids after a beautiful winter walk around the garden. It was great to have such a nice spot to eat at right after our walk. The charm of the location is undeniable. We were overheated and famished and were looking forward to a good meal and some cold drinks. Unfortunately the experience was a bit of a mess. I ordered the sushi bento box and my kids went with miso soup, tofu tempura, egg rolls and various salmon rolls. We also got ice waters and a soda for me. Our order came out in ridiculous fashion. My kids got their main course sushi. Then the drinks came. Then we got the egg rolls and tofu appetizer. Then we got my bento box arrived, and finally the miso soup arrived. As my main course arrived so late I wound up eating by myself as everyone was pretty much finished. Regarding the quality, one thing I found off-putting was the texture of the rice which was really soft. It was like somebody made the roll with rice porridge and not sushi rice. It also had an odd, almost vinegary finish to it. The fish quality was good, so that's something, but overall I found the sushi to be subpar. My kids liked the miso and the tofu but had similar complaints about the sushi rice and they hated the egg rolls. I also have to note, the service today was an utter debacle. To be fair, they were definitely very busy but nonetheless they should be able to pull off a lunch service without all the hiccups. I had to go to the hostess station 3 times, once to get chopsticks, once to get more napkins and once to check on a follow up order which took 20 minutes to get. Our waiter also brought us the wrong order and was generally not around our area, hence all the visits to the hostess station. Others seemed to be having the same issue and similarly went to the hostess area for assistance. I have to say, Cornell Cafe was pretty disappointing this time around. Whereas I left last time looking forward to another visit, I'd definitely think twice about eating here again. Two stars. read more

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A cafe within Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. You can only eat at the Cornell Cafe if you have admission to the gardens. After you enter the main building to exit towards the gardens, you can see the cafe directly to your right. I went with a few friends for a visit at 11am on a Saturday and there was already a line for the cafe. I think everyone was also planning to fuel up before going out for their visit. A menu is located out front and they also had QR codes to scan for convenience. This allows you to not lose your place in line and peruse the menu in the shade. I got a Sapporo Light beer, a classic bento, and a crispy pork to share with the table. The staff was fast and efficient, so be ready to order as soon as you get to the front of the line. During this time, they have a limited menu. Even though it says its limited, I found they had a good amount of options. Once you order and pay, they give you a number and call it out when your food is ready for you to pick it up. There are a good amount of tables and you can view the front of the gardens while you eat. The tables comfortably fit four but we squeezed in six to make sure our group could stay together and only take up one table. The food was pretty good and portion-wise, filled all of us up! We each had a classic bento and shared the crispy pork dish. Next visit, I plan to try some other things and possibly get dessert. They had an ice cream freezer right by the cashier that tempted me but decided I would have to come back a different time to get something. read more

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I've dined in a fuckton of museum cafes and they're usually what you would expect out of a place that's not notorious for it's great service and food. But to my bewilderment this little gem within a gem at Morikami has not just a great view , an ample amount of organization to handle a ridiculous amount of patrons in such a small work space. I've worked in fully decked out kitchens that couldn't even hold a candle to the simplified but efficient cafe that is here. Food, service, an ambience everything was phenomenal. read more

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A visit to the Cornell Cafe is a much anticipated part of every visit I pay to the Morikami. The two decades old cafe underwent an extensive renovation in 2013 which lowered the railings to give an even better view of the gardens the terrace overlooks. Although I love the outdoor garden view you can also opt to eat inside. The lime green chairs add a pop of color against the bamboo walls and black and white photos. I generally visit during the festivals when the cafe serves a preset menu. Some of my favorite items include the coconut shrimp, California roll, and crispy pork bento box that gives you a little of everything, dumplings, vegetables, sesame balls, and of course crispy pork on a sticky bed of white rice. You have to have a Ramune with it's glass marble bottle to wash it all down. This year they offered lychee which is now my favorite flavor. Even though the festivals are very crowded they keep the line moving and everyone fed. You can also eat on the festival grounds but I love the Cornell Cafe so much that I always endure the line so that I can eat there. read more

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I highly recommend eating lunch at the Cornell Cafe when you visit the Morikami gardens. I split the unagi bowl (a special) and salmon teriyaki over greens with my dad. They were both delicious and fairly priced given the high quality and large portion! We sat within the open-aired terrace that overlooks the gardens, so the view was just as great as the food! I am docking one star because they are only serving food in disposable take-out containers and there's not a system for recycling the containers. Furthermore, you can only eat here if you are a member of the gardens or purchased museum admission. read more

I don't know what took us so long to finally visit the gardens, but finally getting here was worth it! This is a beautiful place to spend the afternoon with family! This cafe is amazing! The food is really delicious. The bento box was incredible. The salmon was fresh and tender. The sides were wonderful. I loved the sushi, dumplings, and the salads. The chicken bowl was crispy and mouthwatering. Cooked to perfection. The kids love drinking ramune with lunch. Plus the mochi ice cream was chewy and delicious, better than most mochi I have ever experienced. Way better than the type you get frozen in the grocery store! If we lived closer, we would eat here all of the time. It was such a pleasant experience, very memorable! I love how you can eat outdoors and admire the garden while you eat. This is not a mere spot for lunch at an attraction, it is an experience on its own. read more

First time here and hopefully not the last! Came here for lunch before a tour of the gardens. I ordered the mixed tuna salmon poke bowl. Everything tasted fresh. Loved the generous amount of masago on the food. My husband got the classic Bento and everything was very good as well. Great customer service - we could not eat all our lunch so the waitstaff said they would package up our meals and keep them in the fridge while we toured the gardens. read more

Cornell Cafe is nestled inside the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. They're open from Tuesday-Sunday from 11am-3pm. Non-members must pay admission to enter. Members get free admission and get 10% off their bill. The cafe is mostly outside and has great views of the surrounding gardens. The menu will change and I believe has been cut back since re-opening. They offer the usual Japanese fare that is nothing to rave home about. On the weekends it can get really packed so be sure to get there early for the views. The inside area of the cafe is air conditioned, however can get crowded as well with little ambience. The food is just okay and reasonably priced. I've tried their rolls, bento boxes and poke bowl and I'd say the best thing there is the poke bowls. (I don't think it's in their new limited menu as of Sept). Again, the food is very basic. I'd take advantage of trying their specials as they usually are made with unique ingredients (in the summer they had cold soba noodles which you don't really see anywhere else). The Cornell cafe is worth the visit if you're already planning on visiting the museum and gardens otherwise I wouldn't go out of the way to eat here. read more

Spectacular. Cornell is part of the Morikami Gardens so after one spends some time at the gardens this place is perfection for a tranquil and relaxing meal. And I do mean perfection. I was with one person and that is my dad. I just had some broth and a soda. He however had a full meal. Eating with THIS as your backdrop is utterly amazing. The staff were among some of the warmest and kindest people we have ever met. The whole day from the gardens to relaxing at Cornell Cafe was complete tranquility. We loved it. My dad not only loved his meal, he said it was one of the best meals he has ever had anywhere. So yes I would recommend this stunning oasis of beauty. I hope to go back at some point myself. read more

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With how often I visit the Morikami, it's a wonder I haven't reviewed Cornell Café. Well, that is... until now. I think the reason it's taken me so long to review perhaps is due to the fact that I always eat at the café solely when there is a festival going on. Oshogatsu, Hatsume, Paper Lantern - this always tends to be the pick of my friends and I. The view is beautiful, there are plenty of chairs, and in comparison to the vendors, they take more forms of payment. Two Sundays ago, though, I finally went on a day there wasn't a festival. It was nice to actually have space for once, and even then, it was still a pretty busy place. In comparison to other museum restaurants, this one reigns supreme. The prices are economical for the portions and the food overall is quite tasty. In contrast to the festival days, there is much more variety. Festival days usually have a fixed menu, but this isn't the case for a regular day. You can actually get sushi! Or a bento box or some teriyaki or salad, soup, mochi - I rest my case, it's a lot of stuff! Boyfriend and I went with a group of classmates. We were around ten or so, and well, we were sat right away. It probably is convenient that we were right next door previously taking a Japanese course and it wasn't even noon. Service was on point, and splitting the check was no problem whatsoever. Oh, and get this? If you are a Morikami member, you get 10% off. That said, I ordered a miso soup and a dragon roll. Typically I get a bento box, but I wanted to eat lightly as I had my boyfriend's mom's birthday dinner that night. Boyfriend ordered a bento box and it was immense, but he managed to eat it all. Everyone around us had their meals, as well, and aside from me, no one ordered the sushi. Although it is the first time I order the sushi and I found it great, I would say that the portion could've been a bit bigger. Still, the choices they have are worthwhile and you're bound to fill up if you purchase the proper combination. Definitely a place to visit when you decide to take a stroll at the Morikami. Be aware, though, that you must pay admission to have access to this café. It is, after all, located within the museum. read more

After arriving at the Morikami Museum, I went to the café for lunch. Food: 2.5/5 I got the sushi bentō and I did like the portion of food. The fish was fresh, but very cold, as if it was just taken out of the fridge. The most disappointing thing though was the actual menu. Morikami is supposed to give visitors a very traditionally Japanese experience and meanwhile, the café's menu is not at all authentic. I understand that they want to appeal to the average Floridian's taste, but if you wanted Westernized Japanese food, Chinese food, or poké, you could go elsewhere. I was hoping to see something closer to shojin ryori. That would suit the atmosphere more. Staff: 4/5 I saw a lot of reviews complaining about the service. I didn't notice any issues, but our waitress did seem a bit annoyed. It might have been because the café was busy and she was stressed. She took our order and delivered our food quickly. Overall, the waitresses seemed friendly. Atmosphere: 5/5 There's no doubt that the location of this cafe is great. Eating while overlooking the beautiful gardens is a very nice experience. Price: 5/5 The sushi bentō was $17. There were both nigiri and sashimi, so I feel that the price is reasonable. My aunt's vegetarian bentō was $14 and my mom & grandma both got the chicken salad for around $10 each. Regardless of how nice Morikami is, if I go back, I wouldn't eat at this café (unless they made some changes to the menu). I really love Japanese food and it would have been great if they served something different than the typical foods you see in a local Japanese restaurant. Thanks for reading :) read more

Cornell Cafe - Sushi bentō - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

This is such a nice to have restaurant within the Morikami Gardens. They could have easily just thrown in a snack bar instead of a sit-down restaurant. Don't get dissuaded by the lines; even in the heart of lunch the table line moved pretty quickly. I'm assuming you can't make a reservation but that would be a smart thing to do if possible. We got lucky and got an outdoor table overlooking the gardens. If we were seated on the inside, it wouldn't have been as pretty. Despite the quickly moving lines, the service was slow. It was understandable based on volume, but our server forgot to put in our avocado roll and was hard to flag down. The process took so long we skipped dessert so we could leave. We had a large breakfast so just got a few nibbles. Our server was almost judgmental on our order and said it wouldn't be enough food. I don't feel guilty; we also got adult beverages so it wasn't like we took up a table for a bowl of edamame. Prices were market, which is another highly appreciated thing. They easily could have jacked up those costs. You must pay admission to the Gardens/have a membership to eat at the Cornell Cafe. The Cornell Cafe adds to an already pleasurable experience at Morikami. read more

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When coming to Morikami there is only one choice when it comes to food, but is a good choice. I've eaten here a couple of times and I've tried the Bento box and the beef entree. They are very good. I love their green iced tea as well. Seating is all outside with the amazing view of the gardens as a backdrop. Service is quick and efficient. They were very busy this past weekend, but everything we ordered came out fast. Desert was also great. We got Mochi ice cream and Chocolate hard shell over Coffee ice cream... too good! Overall a great place to have a quick and delicious meal before or after enjoying the amazing gardens. read more

Cornell Cafe - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Teriyaki tofu & miso soup...perfect Japanese options at the Morikami Café. (I should've tried the Boba tea. Next time! ) A++ read more

Cornell Cafe - a meal in a plastic container and a cup of coffee - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Cornell Cafe is one of the top-rated restaurants in a museum and I see why. There's a great view of the gardens if you sit on the patio and the food is delicious! They also have mochi and boba tea, along with other traditional Asian drinks and delicacies. The waitress did tell us that the sushi would take longer than if we ordered hot foods. Their kitchen is really small and outside in the front, so I'm not sure what that's about. They also have bento boxes here! We opted to do 3 rolls for the table. We got a basic California roll, a spicy tuna roll, and their own Yomato roll. The first two were very good and up to par, but the Yomato roll is the STAR of the show. The Yomato roll is crab, cucumber, avocado, and cilantro inside. On the outside it's topped with white fish, mango, and spicy mayo! This combination is amazing. The cilantro and the mango are very flavorful and I don't think I've had a sushi roll with this combo before! This is a must try here. Cornell Cafe is really an enjoyable museum restaurant and does not have the cafeteria vibe that these sorts of places usually do. read more

This is the cafe in the Morikami Gardens. The gardens are amazing and serene. Beautiful way to enjoy your day. While at the gardens, if you get hungry, there is Cornell Cafe. It's a simple place that is usually packed. The line moves quickly. The Teas are great. The Mango Boba Tea is wonderful and refreshing. The Taro Boba is tasty. Their bowls are delicious too. We had an Unagi Bowl and it was delicious. The Eel was fresh, the rice was fluffy, the veggies were crunchy and tasty. Portion was okay size. Lots of Eel but would have enjoyed more rice and veggies. The egg plant dish was delicious too. And their seaweed salad was great. The one problem with them is how they do their bills. Look at at how they charge the gratuity on the bill and tax. No usual to tip on the tax. But what is really sketchy is that they add an ADDITIONAL GRATUITY LINE ON THE TOTAL INCLUDING THE FORST GRATUITY. Really poor business practice. Just leaves a bad taste in your mouth. read more

Cornell Cafe - A little scammy sketch receipt. Notice two gratuities in lung the second gratuity on the first. LOL. Avoid the scam. - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

My family and I had a superb lunch at the Cornell Cafe after visiting the Morikami Gardens and Museum. We started with cold drinks, a Sapporo for me, Lemonade for my wife; and, a Diet Coke for our daughter. I ordered the Crab Cakes and Shrimp as a starter for us to share. The crab cakes were small, dense; and, not as tasty as the shrimp, which were tender, juicy and delicious. My wife and daughter made our great for lunch, with a Vegetarian Bento Box for our daughter, which was absolutely spectacular. I sampled a few items; and, they were great. My wife had the Sushi and Sashimi Bento Box, which was phenomenal. Again, I sampled some of the fresh, delicious, tender, tasty sashimi (salmon and tuna); and, found it to be exquisite. For my lunch, I had the Unagi (eel) Lunch, which was presented beautifully; but, was not as much as I expected, being 50% steamed vegetables. Everything was fresh and tasty; it just left me wanting more. So, wanting more, we all had dessert! I had the excellent Red Bean Ice Cream, which was a real treat as I haven't been able to find any for years. Our daughter had the Japanese Cake Roll, which was a bargain and delicious to boot. And, my wife had the spectacular Cappuccino Roll, which you would not expect in a Japanese eatery; but, it was terrific (she said.) I am so very glad we listened to the docent and decided to eat lunch here. It really was a special treat. As was sitting in the air-conditioned dining room, which gave us a break from the heat. read more

Cornell Cafe - Red Bean Ice Cream - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

****Went again today 7/27 and tried the seasonal appetizer dumplings and it was not good. Taste like frozen food. The eel was ok, too. Service wasn't great but it was really busy there. Still think it's a nice place for lunch after a walk around the garden. read more

Cornell Cafe - Sushi bento box $16.95 - Japanese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida