Contemporary and sleek, Tokyo Dining is the place to be for exquisite Japanese food at Epcot. You will indulge in an Asian culinary experience as you enjoy table service dining in a vibrant modern atmosphere. The sophisticated décor transports you to modern Tokyo and soothes your soul. Are you ready to indulge in world-famous sushi and other popular Japanese dishes?
Let’s head to the Japan Pavilion at the world showcase in Epcot and let the adventure begin!
Explore the Japan Pavilion at Epcot
As soon as you enter the Japan pavilion at Epcot, you will notice the buildings surround a courtyard that features a Japanese Pagoda. There are beautiful pools and gardens located throughout the area that are perfect for picture taking. One of the most beautiful sights to see is the Japanese castle that features a moat at the end of the courtyard.
The Japan Pavilion in the world showcase is also a shopper’s dream. The Mitsukoshi department store is separated into harmony, silence, interest, and festivity zones. You can shop for Japanese items such as toys, posters, books, jewelry, clothing, and pop culture items.
Live entertainment is located at the pagoda, where you will see Japanese storytellers and hear the traditional sounds of Taiko drummers.
Tokyo Dining Décor
This dine-in restaurant has beautiful Japanese-inspired décor. During the day, the sun shines through the windows, creating a vibrant atmosphere with red-lit hues bouncing off table tops. The evening as the sun sets creates the ultimate romantic ambiance, and the wall décor pops.
Review of the Cuisine at Tokyo Dining
Tokyo Dining serves a lunch and dinner menu. Reservations are needed to dine in this restaurant. The menu features a variety of Japanese cuisines such as sushi rolls, noodles, fish, steak, chicken, tempura, and desserts. Let’s taste test some of the best options on the menu now.
Appetizers
Miso Soup
Chances are you have tasted Miso soup in the past, but this one tastes extra special. It contains wakame, tofu, green onion, Asian mushrooms, and the most delicious bonito miso broth.
Chicken Karaage
This crispy chicken is fried and served with a tasty yuzu gari sauce. The combination of the honey and soy in the sauce is the perfect touch that makes this starter plate win points from foodies who love Japanese food.
Wagyu Wrap
This starter is so good you might order a second one. It features delicious striploin, rice, black tobiko, nori, and yuzu peel drizzled with sashimi soy sauce.
Sushi Rolls
Unagi Avocado Roll
The flavor of the barbequed eel is what makes this roll extra special. It also has nori, avocado and is topped with a unique eel sauce.
Hako Rainbow
This tasty roll comes with a delectable eel and volcano sauce. The roll contains layered salmon and tuna with shiso rice, avocado, and smelt roe wrapped in soy paper.
Volcano Roll
This mouthwatering roll contains yellowtail, tuna, salmon, tempura crunch, smelt roe, and a special volcano sauce.
Sashimi
Seared Salmon
The flavorful salmon is flamed and thinly sliced. It’s served with flavorful garlic chips, seaweed salad, green onions, and ponzu sauce.
Noodles and Donburi
Yaki Udon
This tasty stir fry contains udon noodles, vegetables and beef served with a unique sweet, tangy sauce.
Kamo Udon
Superbly cooked udon noodles are topped with succulent duck breast, soy broth, shiitake mushrooms, and a hint of yuzu.
Unagi Don
This delectable dish features perfectly seasoned barbequed eel, rice and is topped with green onion and the restaurant’s special eel sauce.
Yakimono
Sirloin Steak
This dish features delicious sirloin steak, crispy garlic chips, grated daikon, and drizzled with a light soy sauce.
Grilled Chicken Breast
This dish might sound plain, but the grilled chicken breast is quite tasty, and the house-made teriyaki sauce makes the dish super unique.
Tempura
Tempura and Shushi Roll Combo
This dish gives you a variety of flavors that spark your taste buds. It features shrimp, red bell peppers, asparagus, and onions fried in a crispy batter.
Desserts
Yuzu Mousse Cake
This is one of the best desserts this restaurant has to offer. It features a Yuzu mousse cake with kinako crumbs and is topped with matcha cream, gold flakes, chocolate rocks, and sparkling yuzu sauce.
Sake
While you have your pick of Japanese beer, wine, and whiskey, sake is a must-have to complement your meal. Here are a few incredible finds for you to try.
- Karatamba Honjozo
- Yatsushika Tokubetsu Junmai
- Sho-Une Junmai Daiginjo
Cocktails
Violet Sake
This colorful cocktail features sake shaken with lime juice and purple pear.
Tokyo Sunset
This fruit-inspired cocktail contains banana cream, coconut rum, pineapple juice, and peach schnapps.
Momo Whiskey Sour
This potent cocktail contains the perfect blend of peach schnapps, whiskey, and sour mix.
Japanese Breeze
This tasty cocktail features coconut rum over ice with pineapple juice and tart cranberry juice blended to perfection.
Tokyo Dining features traditional Japanese cooking and a great menu. Start your dining experience with a cup of freshly brewed green tea as you read the menu and decide the tasty dishes, desserts, and beverages you want to try.
This restaurant is perfect for date night and an excellent family dinner option. They even have a kid’s menu with tasty options. This table service restaurant requires a confirmed reservation that includes the number of guests dining. You also need to include children three years and older when the reservation is made. In addition, you need valid admission to Epcot theme park for each person and child.
When you make your reservation, you can choose to dine in the interior dining room of the restaurant, or you can request a table with a view of the Epcot World Showcase Lagoon.
Tokyo Dining is an authentic Japanese experience with a tasty menu and impressive décor. The entire Japan pavilion makes you feel like you are actually in the country due to the remarkable architecture and beautiful gardens. Are you ready to have a Japanese-inspired dining experience during your next trip to Epcot? Book your journey now!
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