Stopped here while visiting Disney. I had seen people walking around with sushi and was in the mood…read morefor it. Ordered a California roll and it was good but tasted like your typical prepackaged sushi roll from Publix or something. I also had a violet sake slushie which was perfect on a 90 degree day but I didn't taste any alcohol in it. I'd definitely stop back by here.

I was so excited to try the wagu sushi and it was a little disappointing. The steak was cooked more…read morethan I expected and it was too seasoned. I really wanted to taste the flavor and just couldn't taste much. I assumed it would be fresher than it was.

Shiki-Sai is a solid sushi spot located in the Japan pavilion at Epcot. We started with the Kushi…read moreassorted, including six shrimp, beef, and chicken skewers. These were all juicy and had a nice amount of sauce glazed on them. For sushi, we tried several special rolls including the spicy crunch roll, Tokyo negi roll, and the dragon roll. What stands out about their sushi is the unique flavors and presentation. I found the jalapeño aioli on the Tokyo negi roll to be very unique and yummy. The dragon roll was definitely my favorite and I loved the large piece of eel on top of the roll. While some of the rolls can feel heavy after a few bites, it was still pretty good. While we arrived a tad early, the hostess was able to seat us pretty much immediately and service was great. The atmosphere was pretty relaxing and immersive, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of exploring the Disney parks. Shiki-Sai definitely makes for a unique and quality dining experience.

One of Epcot's best! Impressive (almost never ending) meal…read moreand beautiful view overlooking the Japan pavilion and fireworks! The menu pricing has incredible value. You can order à la carte or with their $65 prefix menu. Now get this: the prefix meal includes an appetizer, side of sushi, entree, dessert, AND a cocktail/mocktail. The portions are almost ridiculously large. My appetizer (chicken nanban) was so large I had completely forgotten my entree was yet to arrive given how full I was from both the appetizer and sushi. Our server commented that this was a consistent observation with guests who dine there. I went with my family and as a large group we were able to try multiple menu items, all of which were outstandingly delicious. Try the chicken nanban and the violet sake! The kids meals are very picky eater friendly - the cute bento boxes had an assortment of chicken and fruit that the kids loved. You'll enjoy everything here. From the soft buttery sushi to the Japanese pancake (often referred to as Japanese pizza). The environment is collected, calm, and relaxing. The service was genuine and welcoming, and they stay very on top of refilling drinks and clearing used plates. They also have great recommendations if you have a difficult time deciding your meal choices. The environment in Shiki-Sai is a noticeable contrast to the sister restaurant Teppan Edo (which offers hibachi) across the hall. While Shiki-Sai was open, peaceful, and inviting, Teppan Edo was quite noisy, cramped, and the air felt warm. You can notice these differences walking past the restaurant to the shared bathrooms at the end of the building. As the occasion was to celebrate a birthday, we felt we had made the right choice. I have visited nearly all of Epcot's restaurants, and this ranks in my top 3! Will definitely visit again and again.

My family of four needed a bite and we decided to share the orange chicken dish with white rice and…read morethe chicken fried rice. Each dish came with an egg roll and we added two more. Overall this is a great spot to take a pause for quick service. Ordering was fast and our food was hot. Really enjoyed the egg rolls. We asked for water cups and near the patio seating were water fountains so we had plenty of refills. Seating seems full but it also turned over quickly and folks not using chairs always shared them with larger groups. A Disney worker also came by to continue cleaning the space.

Yummy! This is a great place to grab a snack. The dumplings are delicious and crispy. The sauce is…read morealso great. Just spicy enough. We will be back!

I rarely write reviews, especially negative ones, but at this price point, I feel it is important…read morefor guests to have accurate expectations before deciding to spend the money. I was very disappointed with our experience at Takumi-Tei. For a dinner costing over $650, I expected a true sushi omakase experience focused on raw fish. Instead, nearly every course was cooked, with only one piece of raw fish served. I consider myself to be an adventurous eater; however, had it been made clear beforehand, I would not have even considered booking this experience. The service also did not match the quality advertised. Our server disappeared for about 45 minutes, and despite asking multiple times, we could not get assistance. There were additional long delays before the final courses and before receiving the check. When the bill arrived, we were charged for something we had been told was included, and the interaction made us feel uncomfortable rather than accommodated. At the end of the evening, we were also stopped from leaving because an introduction was taking place. After spending over three hours there, we simply wanted to leave, especially after such a disappointing experience overall. Overall, the evening felt poorly managed and did not reflect the level of quality or hospitality expected at this price point. After the extended delays throughout the night, being prevented from leaving created an unnecessarily frustrating end to the experience and left us feeling agitated for hours afterward, which should not happen at this level of dining. I would have preferred the fantastic fish and chips in England for under $40 for two people. :)

We went to Takumi-Tei for our nicer dinner at Disney. The ambiance was top notch and very romantic…read more The dress code is essentially casual (we did dress up a bit more since it is a upper scale dinner) The service was wonderful from start to finish. We got the 7 course dinner with some drinks along side it. The meal was very big! We were expecting it to be normal omakase and not feel full but we were pleasantly pleased to leave stuffed! Our server was wonderful and they made the birthday experience well worth!

We celebrated a birthday here, and the staff made the entire experience feel so special! From the…read moremoment we arrived, everyone was welcoming and made sure the celebration was memorable. Our hibachi chef was absolutely AMAZING! Not only was the cooking entertaining, but the food was delicious, fresh, and cooked perfectly. They also did an incredible job catering to all of our food needs and dietary restrictions, making sure everyone at the table could enjoy their meal without worry. We had such a wonderful time and couldn't have asked for a better birthday celebration. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a fun dining experience!

Few things recharge a human after a day spent walking humid, hot streets than salty Japanese food…read morepaired with perfect Japanese lager. On one of Orlando's hottest days this year, we chose EPCOT. As the heat began to break down our party's will to live, we began to think of lunch. But what to have in this theme park filled with culinary delights? The British Pub was booked out. German sausages and American barbeque were too heavy for the weather. As the heat began to turn tired and hungry into exhausted and hangry, we took the next opportunity we happened upon and inquired at the check-in desk in Japan. Moments later, we were whisked down a long hallway of sub-divided Japanese shoji-clad (but probably not really) rooms and seated for our lunch. The polite and attentive staff took drink and appetizer orders. After quickly consuming ice-cold water and a few sips of the always-delightful Sapporo, we were presented with ginger-dressed salads and my takoyaki appetizer. Now just let me take a moment. Takoyaki is octopus dumpling. I first came upon this amazing food while living in Hawaii and I was so excited to see it on this menu. And it totally holds up! Don't recoil at the idea of eating octopus. I've had straight-up grilled octopus before, and it's quite delicious, but in dumpling form with its crispy outer bread crust and creamy filling, it is MAGICAL. If I had one criticism, it's that there's not a lot of octopus in each dumpling, maybe a small piece or two. What I do wonder is whether that's a cost-savings approach, or if it's meant to broaden the appeal for the adventurous eater to proudly proclaim their brave love of octopus. Either way, a bit more octopus would be welcome! Around this same time our chef entered and began to prepare the main meal, starting with delicious grilled vegetables and udon noodles. After a hot day in the park, the freshly-cooked veg was hugely restorative (as was the aforementioned salad). Most of our party ordered the steak and chicken combo, which was an enormous amount of food, with probably 3/4 of a pound of meat. It's a lot of food. And, of course, super delicious. Our chef was fun and lively, though I don't really care much for the showy aspect of American teppanyaki (I researched this once and learned that teppan in Japan is a very serious, formal meal. I'm not surprised to learn the American interpretation is nowhere near authentic). Desserts are offered, comprising multiple matcha choices which we didn't indulge, due to the volume of food in the preceding courses. This is not an inexpensive experience. But fresh-cooked real food in a theme park is hard to come by, and taking the time to experience an actual meal over the course of an hour or two was a much-needed break. I would also suggest that, taking my logic one step further, investing in a restful meal may actually encourage you to spend more time in the park than you might otherwise, perhaps improving its overall value.

Very large and entertaining Japanese store in Epcot! We spent quite some time there and bought some…read moresnacks. They have food snacks gadgets home goods etc etc

Epcot does its best to make everyone feel at home by providing food from different parts of the…read moreworld. Tokyo Dining from Mitsukoshi provides Japanese food when you need it. The college program students provide astonishingly great service in the beautiful dining room. There is also the option for hibachi here and has a Disney twist to the show.

Bloggers rate Pinocchio's as a preferred quick service although it can get busy during peak eating…read moretimes: We stopped by for a cold brew with sweet cream. Our feet needed a break and we didn't have an issue securing an outside table. My primary complaint is the space needed more maintenance. Tables were dirty and we had to clean ours. At other spaces I noticed more attention to cleaning.

It was my first time coming here, Ill tell you the highs and lows…read more First off, its quite convenient having it right next to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and some smaller rides. As for service, it was your classic cafeteria style. You get your food at a counter type thing. It was quite disappointing that they had no Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine. As For the food, it was standard. Chicken was dry and the fries had no salt. Breadsticks were a level below Olive Gardens. Would not recommend.

Good enough these days though we've thoroughly enjoyed better times here to be sure. We've been…read morevisiting for years and years, namely for breakfast but we've also been for lunch, and dinner. It's such a special place for us and a Great way to start a lazy day in the park. French press coffee's always a thing, Love that Tonga toast, and of course, missing the pork sammy though you can get it in Capt. Cooks just don't try to mobile order unless you're a guest. Passholders don't count. lol Ordered a Bloody Mary last time in, never got it. Kāmau Anyway, everything changes and I'll say my reverence for the Big Kahuna isn't found in the Poly Egg Platter that's replaced it. Used to come with French toast and pancakes and two eggs any style (not liquid eggs) and home fries and ham and bacon and sausage. Damn! New Poly egg platter costs $$$ more and you get a whole lot less; it's only mini pancakes, two eggs any style (liquid scrambled eggs if you order them scrambled), and ham, or Spam, or bacon, or sausage. And the fact that they're resorting to using liquid scrambled eggs kills it for me. It's disappointing, really. Sort of feels like I mIght as well have been at the Holiday Inn. Loco Moco wasn't any better for me when I tried to switch it up. Hamburgers with liquid scrambled eggs? Bleh Prolly in Poly just for coffee the next few times around; maybe get a few breakfast sides. Judging by the Kona Cafe line To Go and the relatively empty Kona Cafe which by lifetime comparison used to always be busy even during Covid, the Great Recession, and after 911, people are catching on and not liking the changes. Maikaʻi ʻole

Where do I begin?!.. My best friend came to Orlando with her family. We made plans to spend time…read moretogether for breakfast on the day they were flying back home. We decided to make reservations at Kona Cafe. We look at the menu, and wanted to enjoy their selection without having to do a whole buffet/character dining on Disney property. First- construction is a mission. Even with an email warning, the traffic and detour was a mission. So ok, we stilll arrive on time to our reservation. We check in, and we're sat down pretty quickly. We were a party of 6. The table they gave us was a round table for a party of 5. All the chairs and our knees were literally touching eachother. That already should have foreshadowed how this was going to go. We sat down at 10:15am. Ordered with the server within the first 10minutes. We get our drinks. And wait. And wait. The table behind us leaves. A new family of 5 sits. Orders. We continue waiting. The new family behind us gets ALL their food. Our server, then checks in saying "your food should be right out". We literally ordered breakfast. Eggs. Toast. Pancakes. Nothing out of the norm. Ok. Keep waiting. We then ask the server for an update. She checks. Food then starts arriving. In parts. Sides were missing. Then extra sides were given. By the time we got our food, it was 11:30am. It was AN HOUR to receive breakfast food that they are constantly making all morning. All while the party behind us was essentially done. The eggs were not hot. The pancakes were stale. The meat was overcooked. It was the most disappointing experience. We definitely called over the f&b manager, and she was nice enough to discount a meal from our check. But honestly, the damage was done. As grateful as we were for that, we did not enjoy the meal, were extremely let down with the entire situation. Not even with us explaining that the entire delay caused my friend and her family to have to be in a rush to catch their flight. Not at all impressed with this spot. Theres MANY OTHER Disney options to enjoy great service and amazing food.