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When most people think of Disney World, they think of rides and characters. But believe it or not, one of the best parts of a Disney World trip is the food! There are so many different types of cuisines to experience. And some of the best restaurants are located in the World Showcase section of Epcot. One of the greatest dining experiences at Epcot is Teppan Edo, a restaurant in the Japan pavilion. Keep reading to find out why you must eat at Teppan Edo.
Theme/Decor
Teppan Edo is a Japanese hibachi-style restaurant. In typical Japanese style, the restaurant is divided into several smaller rooms. Each room has 4 tables, sitting 8 people each.
Parties of less than 8 people are seated with others. This ensures that each table will be full.
The decor itself is very minimalist and subtle, as you might expect from a Japanese restaurant. The chefs are the stars of this restaurant, and the decorations add to, instead of distract from, this show. The surroundings set the scene and are the perfect background for the dinner and show.
Location
Teppan Edo is located inside of Epcot’s World Showcase in the Japan pavilion. You will find it on the second floor of the Mitsukoshi store. You can reach the restaurant either by stairs or elevator.
Teppan Edo shares the second floor of this building with Tokyo Dining, another table-service restaurant. The two also share a check-in desk and waiting area. This can be a little confusing if you are not aware of it before hand.
When you arrive to check in for your meal, the hostess will ask you which restaurant you are checking in for and then give you a buzzer. The buzzers for the two restaurants are different colors.
Teppan Edo is located at the back of the building, while Tokyo Dining is located in the front of the building. This means that you are not able to see out onto the main promenade of World Showcase from the restaurant. You are also not able to see any of the fireworks if dining at Teppan Edo late.
However, there is a balcony on the second floor of this building, which is a great spot for viewing the nighttime show. So, if you plan your dinner right, you can finish up eating and then walk out onto the balcony to watch the fireworks.
Food
Teppan Edo is open for lunch and dinner.
At Teppan Edo, the food is cooked by your chef at a grill, which is built into your table. So, you have a front row seat to the cooking of your dinner.
Options on the menu include steak, shrimp, chicken, and vegetables. Each entree comes with a salad, vegetables, udon noodles, and rice.
Kids’ meals also include soup. For dessert, you can choose from ice cream, green tea cheesecake, chocolate ginger cake, and a mango cake.
The food is very good here. I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t think I would like it, but this restaurant made me a fan of Japanese food!
The steak was tender. The noodles were delicious. And the mango cake was a wonderful way to end the meal. It was light, airy, and refreshing. I didn’t have high hopes for it, but it was one of the best desserts of the week!
My husband, Chris, thoroughly enjoyed his steak and shrimp. Our son was also a fan of the steak. This is a plus for us because he is a very picky eater. The food here was so good that this was quickly added to our list of must-do dining places on future trips!
For a look at the full menu, see allears.net.
Entertainment
As stated above, the entertainment here is provided by your chef. Most, if not all, of the chefs are originally from Japan.
Our chef had lived in Florida for many years, so his accent was non-existent. He was so funny! He cracked jokes the entire time he was cooking for us. His cooking skills were awesome to watch!
The entertainment was our son’s favorite part of the meal. He loved watching the chef cook, juggle his utensils, and tap out the seasoning onto the food. His favorite trick was the onion volcano the chef made. Because the chef was so fun to watch, it seemed that our food was ready in no time.
Disney Dining Plan/Cost
Teppan Edo does participate on the Disney Dining Plan. It will cost you 1 table service credit to eat here.
If you are paying out of pocket, you can expect to pay between $15-30 per person for your meal. This makes it one of the more affordable table service meals in Disney World.
While it is not best value for your money if you are on the dining plan and looking for the most expensive food to eat, it is well worth the 1 credit per person for us when you consider the show you get with your meal.
Conclusion
I was very leery about booking a reservation for Teppan Edo due to my son and I not being adventurous eaters. But I am so glad I booked this meal, despite my worries. We all loved it so much that it is now one of our new favorites!
We will definitely be back on future trips. Our son loved the show put on by the chef, while Chris and I both loved the food. This restaurant made me a fan of Japanese food, it is that good! Now, it is not good enough to dethrone ‘Ohana as my favorite restaurant on property, but it is high on my list. The mango cake was to die for!
The restaurant is simple and quiet. It is tucked away from the crowds outside, which gives you a nice break from all the people and noise in the parks.
Teppan Edo is a wonderful restaurant that I can’t wait to visit again! You should definitely add it to your list of places to eat on your trip to Disney World.
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Happy travels!
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