Saturday, July 6, 2024

Victoria & Albert's@Disney World ★★★

First Michelin Star Restaurant in Disney. Awarded a few months ago in April 2024. Well-deserved. Excellent tasting menu with just right portion. Greeted w/ a tour of the kitchen upon arrival. Amazing Zero Proof (non-alcoholic beverage) pairing by the very talented & friendly Chef Gabriella from Norway. Really appreciate her lovely special arrangements including special chef greetings. Our servers Shannon and Lazar were nice. We were able to put in a song request of Cinderella's "A Dream is a Wish" with the Harpist. Located at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. $375 (Chef's Dégustation Menu with Wild Turbot & A5 Miyazaki Wagyu)/$295 Dining Room Menu per person. Zero Proof pairing $115/$145. 

Also went:
November 6, 2016
December 28, 2022
December 23, 2023

A Midsummer Night
Ibérico Jamón, Plum, Shallot
English Pea, White Chocolate, Mint
Kingfish, Malt Vinegar, Capaers

Grand Flordian Resort


Chef Miguel


Special Zero Proof Drink

A Midsummer Night
Ibérico Jamón, Plum, Shallot
English Pea, White Chocolate, Mint
Kingfish, Malt Vinegar, Capaers

Sweet Pea

Fav Bean, Dashi, Belgian Osietra

Bjørnebær

Homemade Bread

Pulpo, Gazpacho Blanco, Marcona

Fine Engraved Silverware from Japan

Kyoto

Wild Turbot, Spanish Carabinero, Calabrian Chili

Live Harpist

Albicocca


Rabbit Cappelletti, Sugar Snaps, Saffron

Kaija

Koji-Aged Quail, Sunflower "Risotto", Sunchokes

La Vie en Rose

La Vie en Rose


Boar Tenderloin, Rhubarb, Broccolini

"Manhattan"

Chef Victoria personally introduced the Zero Proof Drink "Manhattan" to us

Miyazaki A5, Bloomsdale Spinach, Applewood Bacon

"Sherry"

Cheese Course: Purple Haze Chèvre, Thai Guava, Reypenaer 2 Year



Candied Carrot, Hazelnut Praline, Cocoa Soil


Mango Pavlova, Serrano Pepper, Chantilly

Opéra Gâteau
Lemon Ganache Square
Blueberry Macaron
Chartreuse Baba

Coffee/ Tea



Beautiful Cinderella Backdrop

Vicotria & Albert



Our Servers Lazar & Shannon

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Floridian Way
Orlando, FL 32830
(407) 939-3862
www.victoria-alberts.com

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/