Teppan Edo Review at EPCOT | Disney Dining Show

In this episode, the team heads to EPCOT to have lunch at Teppan Edo - the Teppan-yaki-style restaurant at the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase where world-class chefs cook your meal right in front of your eyes.
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[@KLOgoesboo]

Omg Ryno’s “yummy yummy” at the very end made me spit out my drink I laughed so hard

[@bdchiaccio]

One of our yearly traditions that we never miss because we love the quality of the food and the service.

[@Malvito]

When I graduated from Navy Recruit Training (i.e. Boot Camp), my parents took me to Epcot for Unaccompanied Leave. Teppan Edo was where we had dinner. The food was wonderful. It was my first experience with warm Sake, so I did not understand why it was so small, and how I managed to polish it off so quickly. In retrospect, it's a marvel that I managed to get down the stairs, and, likewise, across the Quarterdeck at the barracks, without falling down.

[@ScottUllmann]

I love your dining reviews. I think you guys should really do more of them. I think it really Adds to the channel more than some of the other items (respectfully.)😊

[@SimsGirl4Ever]

I dined at Teppan Edo once in 2012, had a subpar experience and haven’t been back since. Your review reaffirmed for me that I’m not missing out on anything good.

[@dawnbeinlich2390]

Your reviews were exactly why I haven't been there and are pretty consistent with other reviewers....OK food, nothing special (compared to other Hibachi restaurants) but def. expensive compared to other off property Hibachi restaurants across the country (with more options). Glad you did this restaurant to solidify my opinion! Thanks guys!

[@jeffsnook1152]

Ryno is right on with there being better hibachi options outside the Disney bubble. The "show" was cute, but it's less than what your used to if you've eaten at other hibachi places. No fire tricks, no throwing shrimp, etc.. I also wish they made fried rice on the grill and gave you that with the udon instead of the white rice.

[@zombiebbq14]

that's what always kept us from going. we can do good hibachi in NJ

[@franklinmimi]

I agree with your review .

[@antoinedoucet7082]

Fried rice is Chinese not Japanese that's why it is not done there.

[@lemonrealsqueeze6826]

@@antoinedoucet7082 exactly! This is Japan!

[@jasonzambricki1669]

I ate there as a teenager in the 90s, and I remember enjoying it, but we have so many Hibachi places here in Northeast Pennsylvania that I never felt the need to go back. We almost did in 2020, but switched to Chefs de France and def didn't regret it

[@xScrab311x]

The matcha cake there is absolutely amazing, sweet.. refreshing… I also enjoy the beer flights

[@petehairston599]

I want to know where Craig and Ryno get their shirts. I want one of each.

[@dannyobrien8314]

The team hit the nail on the head exactly about how my wife and I felt about our visit there after the last renovation sometime in 2018, I think. We went every visit in the 90's and loved it but were not impressed this last time. It was 'good enough' but For those prices we would spend our money elsewhere. That said I totally agree with Craig on that salad! We never were able to try the other restaurant in the building but Love the Yakatori House. The Japan World Showcase is the one we have the most photos of and love to visit every trip so no disrespect is meant. A cool thing my wife discovered while waiting for our seating last time was looking out the round windows of the hall into the gardens gave her the sense of one of the Chinese cork diorama carvings that we own. I can't imagine this wasn't intentional and was something we discovered after going to the parks at least 25 times over the past 30 years. Thanks team for a great, fair and balaced review. Yummy,Yummy!!😂

[@angelafabulous]

We were there in February. Is it much different from the hibachi steakhouses we have at home? No. But do we love it anyway? Absolutely! Service is always outstanding.

[@cobgirlandcowboy4756]

yummy. we went for the first time in September and loved it. the food was great and the show was amazing too. well worth the price in my opinion

[@StripofPaper]

I really like Craig's shirt! Amazing

[@DISUnlimited]

Thank you!

[@RLucas3000]

@@DISUnlimited Still a fan of that X-Men shirt you wore a few weeks ago. Please take this as a constructive criticism but do you think that you and Rhino could possibly be a bit jaded during these food reviews. Everything was meh except the salad/dressing and the two sauces. In some way, food critics just have to be more descriptive. Please for a little homework, watch a dozen of Pete’s reviews. I’m not asking you to become Pete, but he never talks fancy, rarely coarsely, just down to earth, but always interestingly. Even when a signature restaurant is just meh, he says it with such disgust. And he always mentions a place that made the dish much better. Or he praises the dish highly, and the server highly. Your chef seemed amazing, yet you seemed to praise her like you might say “she kept her uniform clear”. Here is another homework assignment for you and Rhino, watch a few episodes of DFB (Disney Food Blog). I guess they are the ‘enemy’, but even when she has to spit hard facts, it’s with personality. I hope others here don’t think I’m attacking you, I just want to see your personalities shine through. Go review Hood-de-Doo or some place fun that you absolutely love, let your love of Disney shine through again. Pete absolutely rips on places, yet his love of Disney never fails to shine through, while you and Rhino seem to shine tolerance of Disney. Or indifference, at best. I want to see you guys on fire! Grab your favorites snacks in the parks, each of you, and shine forth in a video, blaze!

[@kayannhorn233]

Ohishi!❤ Thanks, guys.

[@DISUnlimited]

Thank you!

[@randylevin587]

Thanks for the review. I have a suggestion for future reviews. Pete used to rate his reviews based on a 0-10 score, 10 being the best. It would be helpful to apply that same rating system for future reviews. Thanks 😊

[@DISUnlimited]

Most of us prefer sticking to would we recommend it or not. Like any review, it’s subjective and it’s a snapshot of our moment there - not like a movie or a book that will be the same with every viewing or reading but just your life changes around it. Keeping it simpler is… simpler.

[@zombiebbq14]

Hey team have you ever considered doing some offsite reviews? We ate at a Korean BBQ spot near the Universal resort that was to die for!

[@ecasaigne]

I may need to change my Shiki Sai reservation for this one… I think my kids would love it, although the lack of fried rice may not go well as that’s always what we enjoy most of hibachi grills.

[@dee_mcgee11]

Still on my list to try!

[@vincentpeyton9532]

Enjoyed the review. Ryno mentioned Passholder 10% discount, however it is available for lunch only and certain holidays are also blocked out. We learned the hard way some time ago.

[@lemonrealsqueeze6826]

I heard recently it's not anymore just for lunch I think..

[@vincentpeyton9532]

@lemonrealsqueeze6826 Here's what it says on 8/31/23: Discount applies to the regular price of food and nonalcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) during lunch hours, Monday through Sunday; not valid on holidays. Special events and dining packages excluded. Perhaps they need to emphasize "during lunch hours"

[@pamelapetrosino4437]

This was a very good, honest review. I ate there while on vacation many years ago, and was very disappointed. I remember my steak and chicken being very dry. It was nice to see a female chef. On that note, she seemed very entertaining. I live in central NJ, and there is a Japanese steakhouse near the Jersey shore that tops all others. It’s in Brick, NJ, and has been around for years. It’s always crowded, and consistently good! It’s called IKKO Japanese Steakhouse. They have a hibachi side and a sushi side. The amount of food each person gets on the hibachi side is incredible. While your entree selection is being cooked, everyone gets a clear soup, salad with ginger dressing and a huge portion of hibachi noodles and rice. They are simply delicious! It’s worth the trip if you are near Ocean County, New Jersey.

[@knik7029]

Yummy yummy and the end is my favorite thing

[@garystocker9450]

Erica 🔥....and love the shirt Craig. And wow the crowds walking behind you...nada..zilch...love it.

[@brandiowsley4315]

I agree with Craig-people want to see a real taste of countries at Epcot. I lived in Japan for 3 years and never saw a “Hibachi” restaurant. Okono Miyaki is something I’ve never seen in the US and is the best thing I ate in Japan. Take a hint Epcot!

[@chaoticyank5772]

I would love to see a more authentic Japanese restaurant at the Japan pavilion. That would be awesome.

[@2mythings]

We did this place once, pre-covid. Finally talked my husband into going and such a let down. Habachi chef was great however when it came to the rice our meal took a quick turn. Both my husband and my sons bowl had a long black hair nestled in the rice. 🤦‍♀️. We alerted our wait staff and a manger came out. She was very rude, offered no discount or replacement. Basically we were rushed out quickly as I’m sure they didn’t want what had happened privy to surrounding diners. My husband had a very hard time paying for the meal that day. It was an overall bad experience.

[@hairdresser1300]

that's horrible!

[@bobevans4343]

Great review. This restaurant used to be better, but, now it's kind of run of the mill. When we want Hibachi at Disney we go to Benihana in the Hilton at Disney Springs.

[@DISUnlimited]

The Kobe near Disney Springs isn't a bad choice either, but it can get extremely busy.

[@caroltoot7602]

Teppan Edo is a favorite of ours but the reason that Craig wasn’t that impressed!! When I spend multiple days eating in the parks while on vacation, I like Teppan Edo because it is a decent basic meal and I don’t walk out of there feeling uncomfortable like I do at a lot of my other favorite restaurants.

[@DISUnlimited]

I definitely get that perspective. The way my brain works it is hard to disassociate World Showcase options with basic, but it's what this restaurant is, and that's not a bad thing.

[@dannyobrien8314]

Good points all around.

[@mauison]

If you're ordering beef, always go with the filet. We used to go to teppanyaki and after a couple of visits, discovered the filet was so much better than the regular steak.

[@DISUnlimited]

I typically prefer ribeye, followed by a NY strip and then a filet but I would never settle for the strip here because it felt lower quality and I wasn't impressed with the marbling.

[@mini_mew775]

I'll definitely save my money for hibachi outside the park, the chef was cute with what they did but I've seen more flare at Kobes for less price

[@chg371]

1:22 spatura&folk 3:40 salt&peppar 4:07 bowl

[@cyndimeyer837]

Great review as always Yummy yummy

[@shaneestes372]

It's cool that there's a Hibachi at Disney! Do I have one close to me? Yes. Have I ever been here before? No. Do I want to come here someday? Yes! This place intrigues me and I know scientifically speaking everything in Disney tastes better, but those little touches in the show I saw are what seals the deal for me! I wouldn't come by myself but I'd go with a group for sure!

[@DISUnlimited]

The Disney included jokes as seen in the review do add to the fun of doing it at Disney.

[@marjchan]

Fun dining review. I have been twice. Not lately. Probably only because of the make up of my dining party and/or because there are so many other dining choices in EPCOT. I do think Teppan Edo is a solid/safe choice. But like Ryno also commented- I can go to the local teppan table restaurant near where I live. But I do think it does hold its value for the options it offers. Safe bet. Now if you asked me to dine at Teppan Edo or Coral Reef (I haven't yet tried Coral Reef), I'd pick Teppan Edo.

[@citizenofcorona8783]

You got the chef I got last time! She even did the Olaf onion volcano.

[@joshrinker1514]

One of my favorites.

[@KatMatthews91]

I loved this review! Even if it wasn’t in the restaurant. Also YUMMY YUMMY is the best sound off 😂❤

[@reverendjohnnyb]

Love the review, just thought you should know that style of cooking is call teppanyaki not hibachi. Maybe hibachi is a regional slang used on the east coast.

[@marlenejuchniewicz2387]

I was just there and had a wonderful time!

[@crystalsee3600]

Do all the chefs perform the show?

[@busykid3200]

When we went in April it was so good. I got the steak and the seasoning was fantastic and the texture was perfect. My sister loves the part where they made the onion tower Olaf. For us it was the highlight of the trip.(first time going to Teppan edo

[@DISUnlimited]

I think a better quality steak would've increased the enjoyment.

[@technosworld2]

I went here a few years ago and it was very good, but not way better than local hibachi around the area, but if you like being in Disney, it's good if you don't mind the price

[@YouChoiskee]

This is teppanyaki, not hibachi. Hibachi is cooking over a grill over charcoal or wood fire. Teppanyaki is cooking on a steel plate

[@animationdude5]

Even though you are correct, both terms have become muddled in the American restaurant landscape. Many teppanyaki-style restaurants themselves include "hibachi" in either their official name or description of their cuisine. Therefore, many Americans have only ever known this type of Japanese food as hibachi.

[@stevenweatherman7325]

I'm with you. It's perfectly serviceable, but nothing I'd go out of the way for. There are so many other places I'd go when at Disney World.

[@chaoticyank5772]

We ate here in 2016. I love Japanese food. This was just ok. We have a better Hibachi place at home. It was a long meal as well. I completely agree, basic and fine.

[@juliefarr8749]

How did they handle Erica’s dairy allergy? My daughter has a dairy and egg allergy and we’ve been hesitant to eat here.

[@DISUnlimited]

Just like any restaurant - they checked to make sure what her allergy was and proceeded to use caution with prep, but she did say she was okay with the risk of cross contamination if I remember hearing her correctly. Honestly, the only dairy in the restaurant is butter or cream cheese in sushi rolls, and egg would be in the Yum Yum sauce so I'd say it's safe. Shellfish allergies - avoid.

[@juliefarr8749]

@@DISUnlimited thank you!

[@elisabethairey3447]

I look at it this way, when the restaurant opened middle America was not going to have a ton of Hibachi restaurants but now that they are more wide spread this is just an ok choice, not a wow. And that is ok, just know it going in.

[@kriskeller341]

My family ate there once a few years ago. It was good, but there are just way too many great places in EPCOT to ever need to go back.

[@williamavrett]

So so show that can be found at every hibachi restaurant in the country but twice the price

[@ValenciaJoe]

What you ate was teppanyaki and not hibachi style… that is why it is called Teppan Edo. Also hibachi is a small barbecue grill. Benihana is an example of teppanyaki… which is what Teppan Edo is.

[@edvaira6891]

Wow! This was the first time I think I have EVER seen a female chef at a Hibachi restaurant (and we’ve probably been to either of our local Benihanas twice a year for decades as well as locations in Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area)! Oh, and the prices you paid are actually Lower than the one at the old Las Vegas Hilton!

[@hairdresser1300]

good to know!

[@citizenofcorona8783]

There's a few at Teppan Edo and they're really good. Makoto makes Star Wars references.

[@nicoleacosta5545]

Me too! I thought that was pretty interesting to see and at Epcot!

[@thecurtisfamily3810]

next time show more of the restaurant

[@DISUnlimited]

Believe it or not, this is the restaurant. You walk in right now and you see construction walls for Tokyo Dining (under refurb) then to your left you see the podium that was shown and then there are 5 different pods with 4 teppan-yaki grills in each and they all look the same.

[@Dano86]

We tried Teppan Edo last year since I love hibachi. We had a large party so we were at our own table which was nice. Service was ok. The lady was extremely nice but very short with us. I do not count that against her because you could tell they were stretched thin on staff. Food was also “meh”. I understand they’re cooking for a wide variety of people so it’s got to be basic but it was bland. I can find better hibachi locally for cheaper. If you’re looking for a safe option to try hibachi for your first time or don’t have hibachi back home, this is an ok place to go, but just know there are better alternatives.

[@TheGoofy1932]

The problem is that it's too much like your neighborhood Hibachi restaurant(same as their Chinese restaurant)-just double the price. 😏 Especially at EPCOT there are just too many other better choices there. Unless Hibachi is your favorite or it's a family tradition or something I would go to Germany, France, Italy, Morocco or Garden Grill ( one of the best character dining experiences on property). Our family leans heavily on the Garden Grill and Via Napoli side for "standard" dining and Monsignor Paul for a splurge. But they just have too many really good options to pay double for what is standard Hibachi.🤷‍♀️

[@andrewhall5263]

When 21 years go with 4 little kids, I wasn’t impressed! To be honest, it might have been the fact that I was there with 4 little kids! Will try again with just hubby.

[@dlfendel2844]

It's always been good enough for what it is, but of course, when EPCOT opened it was more unique as aside from major cities with Benihanas in them the style was not as well known to the average American diner. The last time WE ate there a couple of years ago was as part of a combo package with reserved area tickets for the annual Christmas Candlelight ceremony, and from the location to the ease of timing THAT was a deal worth paying for. In that context, I'd go again. Otherwise? Meh--like you said nothing WRONG just nothing "right" enough to compare to the more exotic things in EPCOT. One thing you didn't mention that I could look up but....do those prices go up when it becomes "Dinner" instead of "lunch"??

[@jagron11]

Good review. I can tell you wanted to like it but it was mid. For us it’s sentimental, I went there with my parents and now take my kids. There’s definitely better teppan, but not in a replica pagoda pavilion! Ok, you want a real treat go to Takumi Tei!!! Went on thanksgiving and it was out of this world. Yes expensive, but you want a unique experience, wowza! Might have to get Pete’s platinum card for that one. He he.

[@joshrinker1514]

The filet is so good.

[@DISUnlimited]

I was envious of the kid sitting beside me ordering it.

[@antoinedoucet7082]

​@@DISUnlimited the wagu is even better

[@trishg.7053]

Never had an interest in this restaurant myself. I really enjoyed your honest review. Im still not interested 😂 thanks

[@Xedgehog1]

I expect it's a lot like Savi's Workshop, you're paying as much for the show as anything.

[@franklinmimi]

This chef would annoy the daylights out of me . The chefs at Benihana are very good . They make cute presentations , but not silly.

[@sacrosby]

I must be getting old because i don't think i could take all that noise. 😒😫

[@hollypardue8091]

I feel like this restaurant is only "worth it" with the disney dining plan. Would never pay out of pocket here. I'd rather go to Via Napoli for the $.

[@jackpast]

Yeah, pretty sure if you subtract 30% off those prices the meals would be great. I’m guessing that’s Disney’s cut if you want to have a restaurant in a park. I’ll pass.

[@GetNLine]

That restaurant has always been a hard pass for me. I'd rather go off property for a meal like that

[@myrnapowell1637]

My teeth and ears hurt from all the banging of the cooking utensil.

[@kboostmobile6580]

No, thirty three dollars for shrimp... No.... Keep the entertainment. I am there to eat....

[@franklinmimi]

The lady chef would drive me crazy ! The cutesy act isn’t what the usual teppanyaki show is like .

[@magicmystery5609]

I agree I have eaten there and I thought the show that they put on was much better than the food… The food was just basic. Nothing spectacular.

[@johnm3067]

Morel show high price.... No thanks.......... I would be there to eat not have someone play with my food.......

[@Xedgehog1]

I expect it's a lot like Savi's Workshop, you're paying as much for the show as anything.