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FOODIE FRIDAY! Dining Locations For My Upcoming Trip!
Today we are going to start diving into some of the locations I will be dining at during my trip in November. I figured it's easier to start at the beginning, so since I don't have that many weeks to go, I will tackle two locations a week, and that should get us trough the complete list.
First up is The Jungle Navigation Skipper Canteen in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom. I have dined here before, and loved it so I am going back. This will be dinner on day one of my trip.
Are you aware of the back story for this location? It's fun and interesting! Information taken from the My Disney Experience page is the following:
This beautiful steak salad is what I am thinking about ordering, but the whole fish and fried chicken pictured below are also possibilities.
Photo Credit: My Disney Experience
Photo Credit: My Disney Experience
Photo Credit: My Disney Experience
The next day I take myself to Epcot where the International Food & Wine Festival will be winding down. I'm going to have a few things that I know I really like from previous years, and try a few new things during the day.
For dinner however, I am going to be trying the new location in the Japan pavilion, Takumi Tei. This is a pretty pricey location. I know the Omakase Tasting Menu is $130.00 per person, and takes 2-3 hours to get through. That is not in my budget, so I am going with something else off the menu that is less expensive, and more in my wheelhouse for taste and time. They actually have a pretty small menu so it was not hard for me to make up my mind what I am going to try.
Here is some interesting information posted on the My Disney Experience page:
Takumi-Tei in Japanese means HOUSE OF THE ARTISAN. I really can't wait for what I think is going to be a beautiful place, and artistic presentation of food. I have no photos and not looking them up as I want to be totally surprised when I walk in. I want to be able to visually drink it all in for the first time with no spoilers. I have posted the menu below so you can see that.
Please join me again next week as we take a look at two more locations where I will be dining in just a few weeks!!
First up is The Jungle Navigation Skipper Canteen in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom. I have dined here before, and loved it so I am going back. This will be dinner on day one of my trip.
Are you aware of the back story for this location? It's fun and interesting! Information taken from the My Disney Experience page is the following:
Welcome to the Jungle!
Explore the bold, flavorful cuisine of Asia, South America and Africa with the help of our daring riverboat pilots.
Dr. Falls, I Presume?
Immerse yourself in the legacy of the Jungle Cruise! The same skippers who guided your steamer down the Nile, Amazon and Congo Rivers have opened the doors and kitchens of their tropical headquarters to fellow adventurers and famished families like your own!
Immerse yourself in the legacy of the Jungle Cruise! The same skippers who guided your steamer down the Nile, Amazon and Congo Rivers have opened the doors and kitchens of their tropical headquarters to fellow adventurers and famished families like your own!
Delight your big and little explorers with premium table-service dining in 3 curiously quirky rooms: the crew’s colonial-era Mess Hall (which is not messy at all, thank you very much); the Jungle Room, former family parlor of Dr. Albert Falls himself; and the S.E.A. Room—a once-secret meeting place for the Society of Explorers and Adventurers!
This beautiful steak salad is what I am thinking about ordering, but the whole fish and fried chicken pictured below are also possibilities.
Photo Credit: My Disney Experience
Photo Credit: My Disney Experience
Photo Credit: My Disney Experience
The next day I take myself to Epcot where the International Food & Wine Festival will be winding down. I'm going to have a few things that I know I really like from previous years, and try a few new things during the day.
For dinner however, I am going to be trying the new location in the Japan pavilion, Takumi Tei. This is a pretty pricey location. I know the Omakase Tasting Menu is $130.00 per person, and takes 2-3 hours to get through. That is not in my budget, so I am going with something else off the menu that is less expensive, and more in my wheelhouse for taste and time. They actually have a pretty small menu so it was not hard for me to make up my mind what I am going to try.
Here is some interesting information posted on the My Disney Experience page:
Inspired Flavors
Delight your senses in this stunning setting when you dine on brilliantly prepared dishes.
You’ll be seated in one of 5 rooms, each inspired by a natural element—water, wood, earth, stone or washi paper. Every area features beautiful, handcrafted works of art honoring the element that brought it to life.
At Takumi-Tei, the beauty of Japan is also in its cuisine. Choose from our a la carte or multicourse tasting menus offering creatively prepared, Japanese-inspired dishes like braised wagyu beef, roasted duck, maki sushi and yuzu cheesecake. Guests may also enjoy signature cocktails, premium sake, wine and craft beer.
Guests must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcohol.
Takumi-Tei in Japanese means HOUSE OF THE ARTISAN. I really can't wait for what I think is going to be a beautiful place, and artistic presentation of food. I have no photos and not looking them up as I want to be totally surprised when I walk in. I want to be able to visually drink it all in for the first time with no spoilers. I have posted the menu below so you can see that.
Takumi-Tei
Dinner Menu
Epcot, World Showcase
Signature Dining
Meal Period - Opens menu -Dinnercurrently selected.
Appetizers
Miso
Silken Tofu, Scallion, Toasted Nori
$10.00
Dashi
Furikake White Rice, Toasted Nori
$12.00
Teien - Garden
Compressed Watermelon, Tuna Sashimi, Frisée, Grapefruit, Daikon and Watermelon Rind Tsukemono, Yuzu Dust, Watermelon Vinaigrette
$20.00
Nikomi Wagyu - Braised Wagyu
Roasted Bone Marrow, Braised Jackman Farms Wagyu Shortrib, Yuzu Kosho, Wasabi Shiso Bavaroise Warishita
$27.00
Hama no Kani - Crab on the Beach
Ponzu Crab, Toasted Crab, Frisée, Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon Radish Tsukemono, Leek Gel, Sesame Pollen, Plum Wine Reduction
$26.00
Agedashi Tofu
Fried Silken Tofu, Tentsuyu Brown Butter Black Rice, Shimeji Mushroom, Daikon Tsukemono, Carrot Ginger Purée, Lotus Root
$19.00
Main Course
Takumi Gyuniku - Artisan Beef
Japanese A-5 Wagyu Tenderloin, Leek Sauce, Warishita, Shortrib Gyoza, Roast Cippolini Onion, Curried Potato, Seasonal Mushroom
$93.00
Ushikai no Shukaku – Cattleman’s Harvest
Jackson Farms Wagyu Tenderloin, Yuzu Kosho, Arima Sansho Pepper Reduction, Potato and Lotus Root, Shiitake Mushroom, Wasabi Emulsion, Roasted Cippolini Onion
$74.00
Makiba no Megumi – Gift of Ranch
Jackman Farms Wagyu Strip Steak, Purple Sweet Potato, Fresh Wasabi, Maitake Mushroom, Matcha Maldon
$68.00
Misoyaki Ochazuke
Misoyaki Sea Bass, Karikari Sushi, Shirasu, Tsukemono, Toasted Nori, Shimeji Mushroom, Ocha Dashi Broth
$42.00
Kamo Rosu - Roasted Duck
Marinated Duck, Kabocha Squash, Edamame Beans, Japanese Mizuna, Cured Duck Egg Yolk, Grape Reduction
$45.00
Tempura Ebi - Tempura Tiger Prawns
Tempura Tiger Prawns, Crisped Silken Tofu, Green Tea-smoked Black Rice, Caramelized Togarashi Cream, Sea Beans, Shimeji Mushroom
$44.00
Maki Sushi
Mozaiku
Tuna, Yellowtail, Asparagus, Tobiko, Red Shiso Rice, Lemon Grass Ponzu
$18.00
Sashimi Entrée
Takumi Sashimi
Tuna, Toro, Salmon, Yellowtail, Uni, Ikura
$40.00
À la Carte, 2 pieces per order
Tuna (10), Salmon (12), Yellowtail (12), Ikura (16), Toro (24), Uni (24)
Nigiri Entrée
Temari Sushi
Chef-selected Assortment of Oceanic Delicacies
$37.00
À la Carte, 2 pieces per order
Tuna (11), Salmon (13), Yellowtail (13), Ikura (17), Toro (26), Uni (26)
Omakase Tasting Menu (starting at 130)
Otoshi
Imagined daily by the Chefs at Takumi-Tei
Temari Sushi
Chef-selected Assortment of Oceanic Delicacies
Nikomi Wagyu - Braised Wagyu
Roasted Bone Marrow, Braised Jackman Farms Wagyu Short Rib, Yuzu Kosho, Wasabi Shiso Bavaroise, Warishita
Hashiyasume
Palate cleansing course
Wagyu Pairing
Japanese A5 Wagyu Strip Steak paired with Jackman Farms Wagyu Strip Steak, Roast Cipollini Onion, Curried Potato, Seasonal Mushroom, Daikon and Watermelon Radish Tsukemono, Yuzu Kosho, Fresh-grated Wasabi, Arima Sansho Pepper Reduction, Matcha Maldon
Suiren Dani - Water Lilly Valley
Japanese Water Cake, Rose, Kuromitsu, Kinako Crumb
Tea Ceremony
Traditional ceremony featuring Matcha Green Tea prepared in front of the Guest
Dessert
Kumo - Cloud Cake
Yuzu Cheesecake, Spiced Kabocha, Candied Yuzu Gel, Blackberry Sake
$14.00
Suiren Dani - Water Lilly Valley
Japanese Water Cake, Rose, Kuromitsu, Kinako Crumb
$16.00
Children's Appetizers
Teien - Garden
Compressed Watermelon, Frisée, Grapefruit, Daikon and Watermelon Rind Tsukemono, Heirloom Tomatoes, Watermelon Vinaigrette
$10.00
Miso Soup
with Silken Tofu, Scallion, Toasted Nori
$10.00
Agedashi Tofu
Fried Silken Tofu, Tentsuyu, White Rice, Shimeji Mushrooms, Carrot-Ginger Purée
$10.00
Edamame
with Sea Salt
$5.00
Kids' menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney's nutrition guidelines.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney's nutrition guidelines.
Children's Main Course
Kamo Rosu - Roasted Duck
Marinated Duck, Kabocha Squash, Japanese Mizuna, Grape Reduction
$18.00
Wagyu Strip Steak
Jackman Farms Wagyu Strip Steak, Arima Sansho Pepper Reduction, Curried Potato, Roasted Cippolini Onion
$27.00
Misoyaki Sea Bass
Potato and Lotus Root, Shimeji Mushroom, Edamame, Leek Sauce
$19.00
Kids' menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney's nutrition guidelines.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney's nutrition guidelines.
Children's Dessert
Frushi
Dragon Fruit, Strawberry, Pineapple, Sweet Rice, Red Bean Mousse, Grape Gel
$8.00
Kumo - Cloud Cake
Yuzu Cheesecake, Spiced Kabocha, Candied Yuzu, Orange Yuzu Emulsion
$8.00
Kids' menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney's nutrition guidelines.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney's nutrition guidelines.
Non-Alcocholic Beverages
Blood Orange Spritzer
Blood Orange Syrup, Lemon, Mint, Falernum, Sparkling Water
$8.00
Ginger Mimosa
Ginger Ale, Orange Juice, Falernum, Fresh Ginger
$8.00
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Ginger Ale
Specialty Cocktails
Kochi
Joto Yuzu Citrus Sake, Rum, Fresh Mint, Yuzu Juice, Orange
$15.00
Unkai
Midorikawa Green River Junmai Sake, Singani 63 Spanish Brandy, Taylor Velvet Falernum, Green Tea-infused Foam
$15.00
Raiju
Haku Japanese Vodka, Spiced Ginger Beer, Lime
$15.00
Sakurajima
Kaiyo Japanese Whisky Sour with Smoked Cherrywood
$15.00
Kami
Roku Gin, Sayuri 'White Lilly' Nigori Sake, Calipco, Lychee
$15.00
Wine
Piper Heidsieck Brut Sparkling, Champagne, France
Bottle
$150.00
Glass
$25.00
Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Bottle
$75.00
Glass
$19.00
Raeburn Chardonnay, Sonoma
Bottle
$50.00
Glass
$12.00
Zen Garden Riesling, Pfalz, Germany
Bottle
$46.00
Glass
$12.00
Jean-Claude Boisset Les Ursulines Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France
Bottle
$66.00
Glass
$13.00
Donnafugata Sul Volcano Etna Rosso, Etna, Sicily
Bottle
$120.00
Glass
$23.00
Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Bottle
$98.00
Glass
$18.00
Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Bottle
$145.00
Glass
$30.00
The Choya Single Year Plum Wine
Bottle
$70.00
Glass
$15.00
Japanese Beer
Asahi Super Dry Draft
$12.00
Kirin Light Bottle
$10.00
Coedo Beniaka Amber Bottle
$16.00
Coedo Kyara IPL Bottle
$16.00
Coedo Shikkoku Black Bottle
$16.00
Orion Premium Lager Bottle
$14.00
PLEASE NOTE: Guests may consult with a chef or special diets trained Cast Member before placing an order. We use reasonable efforts in our sourcing, preparation and handling procedures to avoid the introduction of the named allergens into allergy-friendly menu choices. While we take steps to prevent cross-contact, we do not have separate allergy-friendly kitchens and are unable to guarantee that a menu item is completely free of allergens. Allergy-friendly offerings are reliant on supplier ingredient labels. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of each food item. Allergen advisory statements (e.g.,”may contain") are not regulated and therefore not taken into consideration when developing allergy-friendly meals. It is ultimately our Guests' discretion to make an informed choice based upon their individual dietary needs.
Menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Please join me again next week as we take a look at two more locations where I will be dining in just a few weeks!!
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