Takumi-Tei Now Open at Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

Epcot continues to change. Takumi-Tei, a new restaurant in the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase, is now officially open, according to the Disney Parks Blog.

Takumi Gyuniku Artisan Beef from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

Takumi Gyuniku Artisan Beef from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

  • Takumi-Tei is a new signature table-service restaurant which will provide an upscale dining experience.
  • From the moment guest arrive to the moment they put down their chopsticks for the last time, it will feel as if they’ve been transported directly to Japan.
  • Throughout their experience, guests will learn about Japanese traditions and their connection to the natural world.
  • In addition to an incredible prix fixe multi-course tasting menu and a chef’s table experience, the dinner menu highlights:
    • Wagyu beef
    • Sushi
    • Sashimi
    • Unique desserts
    • Signature cocktails
    • Premium sake
    • And much more
  • Takumi-Tei is open for dinner in the Japan pavilion at Epcot starting at 4 pm daily.
  • Walk-ups are currently being accepted, and reservations will be available beginning July 16, 2019, with bookings starting that same day.
  • For more information, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call (407) WDW-DINE.
  • To make reservations for the Chef’s Table Dining Experience, call Mitsukoshi directly at (407) 827-8504.

Takumi-Tei Menu Highlights

Appetizers from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

Appetizers from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

Appetizers:

  • Teien (meaning “garden”) — compressed watermelon and tuna sashimi
  • Nikomi Wagyu — braised wagyu short rib with roasted bone marrow
  • Hama no Kani (“Crab on the Beach”) — crab tossed in a light ponzu sauce as well whole toasted crab
  • Agedashi Tofu — fried silken tofu, brown butter black rice and shimeji mushroom (vegetarian)

Entrées from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

Entrées from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

Entrées:

  • Kamo Rosu — roasted marinated duck with kabocha squash, edamame beans, Japanese mizuna, cured duck egg yolk, and a grape reduction.
  • Takumi Gyuniku, or artisan beef — Japanese A-5 wagyu beef tenderloin with leek sauce, warishita, short rib gyoza, roast cippolini onion, curried potato, and seasonal mushroom.

Sushi from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

Sushi from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

Sushi and Sashimi:

  • Mozaiku  — tuna, yellowtail and asparagus
  • Temari Sushi — a chef-selected assortment of oceanic delicacies
  • Takumi Sashimi entrée — tuna, toro, salmon, yellowtail, uni and ikura

Suiren Dani Dessert from Takumi-Tei at Epco

Suiren Dani Dessert from Takumi-Tei at Epco

Dessert:

  • Kumo — yuzu cheesecake, spiced kabocha, orange yuzu gel and blackberry sake
  • Suiren Dani — Water Lilly Valley featuring Japanese water cake, rose, kuromitsu and kinako crumb

Specialty Cocktails from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

Specialty Cocktails from Takumi-Tei at Epcot

Beverages:

  • Premium sake
  • Wine
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Specialty cocktails themed to each of the five dining rooms include:
    • Kochi — Joto Yuzu citrus sake, rum, fresh mint, yuzu juice and orange
    • Raiju — Haku Japanese vodka, spiced ginger beer and lime
    • Sakurajima — Japanese whisky sour smoked with cherrywood
    • Kami — Roku gin, Sayuri “White Lilly” Nigori sake, calipco and lychee
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