MANTRA — Restaurant in Grass Valley

Tucked away inconspicuously, Mantra Tea House is a true hidden gem that rewards those who venture inside with the best poke bowls in town. The freshness of the ingredients is unparalleled, and the perfect blend of flavors in each bowl is a testament to the skill and dedication of the owners.

I sampled the ahi tuna, trout, and chicken bowls, as well as the tuna seaweed salad. I was impressed by the quality of each. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the organic chicken had a noticeably superior taste. Portions are generous, and while prices are on the higher end, the quality and quantity more than justify the cost.

Mantra's staff are not only experienced chefs, but also trained tea masters, having studied under a local shifu. The ceremonial grade tea is steeped to perfection and served with respect for tradition.

The service is polite and unhurried. I recommend taking the time to fully savor their meal and enjoy the tea experience. The tasteful decor features artisanal furniture, fresh flowers, and wall art on exposed brick, which enhances the relaxed atmosphere. While the exterior may not catch your eye, Mantra consistently delivers an unforgettable dining experience. I can’t wait to visit...

Friendly, attentive service. Tea experience was very nice. They bring tea pot with very small amounts of loose leaf tea of your choice, and you self serve. The server showed us to do a prewash and then to serve the tea cups. I would have loved more info on the tea, beyond what is on the menu. Especially since we were only other party, it was a slow night.

The miso and seaweed starter is $7 pp, in my experience those dishes are included in most dinner menus, for the size served. So be prepared.

I wanted to love my food, but though my greens in poke bowl were fresh, the chicken was a little over cooked and flavorless. The ground pork ramen was also not a hit with our group, but they were hungry. Very small portions for over $24 ramen bowl, and $21 chicken poke.

The eating space and building itself is very nice and clean. Clean restrooms.

This is a good place to stop for tea, I would not order anything else. I really wanted to love it. Giving them 4 stars because it’s a small business, but honestly it’s more like a 2.5 food, 1...

My husband and I decided to try this new ,beautiful space in downtown Grass Valley, after attending an event nearby. It had been on our minds ever since it opened as we’d pass by. From the tea service ( or you can just have a cup) to the meal prepared..It was a Fabulous Treat !! Our choice was Salmon poke bowl. Mine had a base of perfectly steamed sticky rice, fresh baby kale,crisp young cucumber, sea weed that just had us looking under every kale leaf for just a little More..And lastly the fish itself tasted like it came in that morning, The preparation of the salmon was as if jewels had been added and after a splash of pineapple ,mango habenero sauce. It was a total umami experience!! We took home the portion we couldn’t eat,and gobbled it chilled as a snack. Be smart! Eat salmon poke! You won’t be...