Menu Change for One of EPCOT's Best Restaurants
If you are planning to dine at Disney soon, you will want to stay on top of menu updates so that you know whether to keep or modify your Advanced Dining Reservations. Here is what you should know about one EPCOT restaurant.
Dining in EPCOT
If you are planning to dine at EPCOT on your Walt Disney World vacation, you might run into a tiny problem. There are so many good things to eat that it can be difficult to choose!
This is especially true when one of EPCOT's festivals is running. It can be easy to fill up on tasty morsels from the various food booths. See what's avaliable at Flower and Garden this year RIGHT HERE.
Of course, there are plenty of excellent quick-service and table-service meals as well. And, there are even elevated experiences if you are craving something fancy!
Takumi-Tei
One such dining experience is Takumi-Tei in EPCOT. You will find this beautiful eatery in World Showcase in the Japan Pavilion. It is one of Disney World's most elevated dining experiences.
Here, guests have the choice between the full omakase menu at $250 per person, with a vegetarian option, as well as a semi-course menu at $150 per person for a slightly lighter experience. The full menu features seven courses of delightful dishes. Omakase translates to "leave it up to the chef."
Before you book, you should know that the meal lasts for 2 hours. It is something for a special occasion for sure!
Spring Menu
The menu changes seasonally so that guests have foods made with ingredients that are actually in season. Here is what to expect this spring!
Make sure you undertand what you a booking before you go.
First Course
The first course is Ichiju Sansai, which comes with three seasonal dishes, one of which is a soup. Enjoy participating in the bowl ceremony during this course. Spring options include:
- Salmon Roe & Spring Vegetables dressed in white sesame dressing, garnished with silver leaf
- Sea Bream: Kombu-cured Sakura style accented with edible gold leaf
- Lightly Fried Tofu in Silken White Miso Broth served with Japanese mustard and pickled cherry blossom
Second Course
The second course is Sashimi. The restaurant imports the best fish from Japan weekly and prepares each cut with expert precision!
Sometimes served salad-style, this course highlights the balance between natural flavor and thoughtful presentation.
Third Course
The third course is Hassun - A Taste of the Season! The small bites could include:
- Broad Beans in Jade-Tinted dashi broth
- Saikyo Miso-Grilled Flounder
- Horse Mackerel "Kosode" Sushi
- Squid & Komatsuna Greens with toasted sesame dressing accented with edible blossoms
- Nanban-Style Marinated Fish accented with paprika amber gelée
- Traditional Tamagoyaki
- Delicately Simmered Prawn
However, vegetarian options might include: Char-Grilled Daikon Radish, Dengaku glazed with aromatic yuzu miso, Spinach Temari Sushi served with silken egg yolk vinegar sauce, or even Grilled Eggplant & Paprika!
Fourth Course
The fourth course could be a Chilled or Warm Dish! Either a hiyashihachi or a warm, comforting onmono awaits.
An example of this is lightly coated greenling, lotus root dumpling, petal-carved daikon, and seasoned greens accented with plum sauce and fresh yuzu.
Fifth Course (Main Course)
The main course brings together Japanese ingredients and French-inspired techniques! Options include:
- Crisp Tempura of Japanese Black Waygu with Sakura-infused mashed potatoes, tender broccolini, sweet sake velouté, and toasted egg crumble
- Char-Grilled Japanese Black Wagyu Sirloin with Sakura mashed potatoes, tender broccolini, velvety sweet sake sauce, and toasted egg crumble (This option is available as an upgrade)
- Crisp Fan-Shaped White Shrimp Tempura with egg yolk vinegar emulsion, fine spring onion, fried eggplant, and tender broccolini
Sixth Course
But wait! There's more! The final savory course is a simple rice dish, such as sushi or ochazuke.
Seventh Course
The final course is Matcha & Sweet. This is a dessert course. Spring Selections include:
- Strawberry Baked Cheesecake accented with milk caramel, whipped cream, and viola flower
- House-Made Strawberry Daifuku served with Sakura crystal jelly
- House-Made Sakura Mochi with Sakura crystal jelly-salt-pickled cherry blossom
Final Thoughts
As always, reservations are strongly recommended. And remember, this is a lengthy meal, so come ready for a magical evening devoted to dining.
Have you ever dined at Takumi-Tei? Do you wish to? Let us know, and feel free to share the update with family and friends who are heading to Disney and want an elevated experience.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Katie's favorite park is Animal Kingdom. Her Disney loves include Disney mugs, Dole Whips, POG Juice, the Electrical Water Pageant, Chai Lattes from Joffrey's, and all the Disney Parks music!
