Friday, July 5, 2024

Takumi-Tei@Walt Disney World EPCOT ★★★

Amazing High-End Omakase Dinner at Walt Disney World. By Mitsukoshi. Great quality. Beautiful presentation. Love the maki roll w/ 7 ingredients incorporated. Surprisingly, Japanese A5 Wagyu option available with no surcharge. (Restaurants usually charge $50-$150 additional.) Omakase Kiku Menu $250 per person. Sake pairing available. 10% Annual Pass discount applies.

Zensai Moriawase
chef's selection of five seasonal appetizers

Sushi
nigiri sushi & roll









Agemono
lobster tempura served w/ creamy ponzu sauce & yuzu salt

Sashimi
seasonal fish


Yakimono
Japanese A5 wagyu, potatoes, roasted mushrooms & black sesame miso





Ocha




Restaurant has 5 element-themed rooms

Located inside Japan Pavilion at EPCOT

Takumi-Tei at Japan Pavilion inside EPCOT
200 Epcot Center Dr,
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-3463
disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/takumi-tei-restaurant/

Teppan Edo@Walt Disney World EPCOT ★★

Must-Go Teppanyaki at Walt Disney World. Good quality. We usually get a combo and a sushi roll to share for 2 people. Volcano Roll is grilled in front of you (which they temporarily stopped during the pandemic). Some of teppanyaki chefs would even do a Mickey face with onion (pic below). 10% Annual Pass discount only applies for lunch only (even a late lunch will do). You can even do late lunch. Free refill for Iced Green Tea. Reservation via Walt Disney World app.

Asakusa Combo $48
steak & shrimp served w/ garden salad, udon noodles, vegetables, & steamed white rice

Volcano Roll $24
grilled California roll topped w/ shrimp, scallops, & volcano sauce

Salad for Asakusa

Iced Green Tea $5 (free refill)


Onion Tower




Blood Orange Mojito $15
rum, sake, simple syrup, fresh limes, & mint

Volcano Roll $24
grilled California roll topped w/ shrimp, scallops, & volcano sauce


Asakusa Combo $48
steak & shrimp served w/ garden salad, udon noodles, vegetables, & steamed white rice

Asakusa Combo $48
steak & shrimp served w/ garden salad, udon noodles, vegetables, & steamed white rice


Mickey Onion Face in 2021 (rare)


Teppan Edo at Japan Pavilion inside EPCOT
200 Epcot Center Dr,
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-5277
disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/teppan-edo/

Thursday, July 4, 2024

California Grill@Walt Disney World Contemporary Resort ★

Pre-Fixe Dinner w/ Fireworks Viewing. Decent food. Went for 4th of July Fireworks. Viewing at the balcony w/ synchronized music. 3-course pre-fixe menu $89 per person. Miss the time when they had Sunday Brunch w/ Bottomless Mimosa.

California Grill Outdoor Balcony Overlooking Magic Kingdom Fireworks

1st Course option: Sashimi & Nigiri Sampler


1st Course option: Surf & Turf Roll

Kiminoi "Emperor's Well" Junmai Ginjo $58 (300mL)

2nd Course option: Wagyu Strip Loin ($47 surcharge)


2nd Course option: Plancha-Seared Scallops

Lemon Mousse & Olive Oil-Poppy Seed Cake

Cherry & Dark Chocolate Mille-Feuille







California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort (Hotel)
4600 World Dr,
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-5277
disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/contemporary-resort/california-grill/

Tiffins@Walt Disney World Disney's Animal Kingdom ★★

Best Restaurant in Disney's Animal Kingdom. Favorite dish is The Land Salad featuring super fresh greens from EPCOT. Octopus was nice and soft. Whole Fish is always great and good to share.

The Land Salad $14
young lettuces from the Land Pavilion at EPCOT, muhammara, feta, sumac, garlic breadcrumbs, citrus vinaigrette

Charred Octopus $19
sweet corn salsa, chorizo, tequila, mole rojo, pickled onions, cilantro

Whole-Fried Sustainable Fish $45
coconut fried rice, green & red curry, thai green papaya slaw, peanuts

Zingiber Fizzie $7.75
passion fruit purée, mint, ginger beer, lime juice

Tiffins inside Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
2901 Osceola Pkwy, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-5277
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/tiffins/