The Teppan Edo Japanese Steakhouse at Epcot Park is a Japanese hibachi restaurant. Somewhat of a departure from the basic Walt Disney World restaurant, this classic hibachi style dining has a different feel than the regular hibachi restaurants at home. While we love the experience of delicious fresh food being cooked in front of us to perfection with a variety of the most amazing sauces, this experience is NOT for everyone. We witnessed several disappointed vacationers on our last visit, so thought we should clue you in. If you’re thinking of trying the Disney Teppan Edo Hibachi Restaurant. Here’s what you can expect.
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Disney Teppan Edo Restaurant Details
Teppan Edo features a variety of Asian cuisine options, and is located on the second floor of the Mitsukoshi building in the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT Park. To be clear, this is one of the Disney restaurants, that isn’t actually run by Disney itself.
- Lunch: 12:00 PM to 3:55 PM
- Dinner: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Food: Japanese Hibachi, Asian, Sushi,
- Disney Dining Plan: Yes
- Reservations Recommended: Yes
Disney Teppan Edo Restaurant Atmosphere
We visited Teppan Edo to get our hands on some fresh foods and liked the look of the menu. But, it wasn’t necessarily all we expected it to be. Teppan Edo occupies the second floor of the Mitsukoshi building in the Japan Pavilion of EPCOT Park. Known for being the most “adult” park at Walt Disney World, Epcot dining usually falls right in line with that reputation. If you have children or are traveling with picky eaters keep in mind this is Japanese food. They don’t have egg rolls (that’s China) or chicken fingers (that’s America). They will however make it fun. When we visited around Christmastime we still got the onion steaming volcano and a cute Santa made from our food.
The dining room is set up with large tables, that seat 8, that have a cooktop covering a large part of it. There are several tables per room, and the decor is very basic. No Disney anywhere. Just classic Japanese decor.
Is Teppan Edo Disney Themed?
Don’t expect to see any Disney characters here. While you can browse your time away in the downstairs giftshop and revel in the Studio Ghibli character merchandise, Totoro and Hello Kitty are not technically Disney and neither will be joining you. Sad, we know, but true.
Additionally, don’t expect any Disney décor or atmosphere. And much like the other World Showcase restaurants at EPCOT Teppan Edo is honoring the culture of Japan, and not necessarily Disney characters.
Do you Have to Share a Table at Teppan Edo?
If you don’t have 8 people in your party, Yes, you will be sharing your table at Teppan Edo with other guests. This is usually a surprise to most people and not necessarily a welcome one. Unlike Biergarten, where you also share a table, there is a song and a show, and it’s a buffet. As a result, you’re less trapped at your table. And at Biergarten you can be happily distracted by the performers on stage. At Teppan Edo, once the food is cooked, you’re at the mercy of the temperaments of the other guests at your table.
While you won’t be forced to chat with the other folks sharing your dinner, you will be expected to respond and interact with the chef cooking your meal. This isn’t high engagement mind you, but it’s also not a quiet table in the corner where you can eat in peace.
How long does it take to eat at Teppan Edo?
Dinner at Teppan Edo typically takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. How long you spend at Teppan Edo depends on how long it takes you to get seated, as well as any other guests you’re seated with. The reason that lunch and dinner here lasts a little longer is because you won’t be seated until all parties occupying your table have arrived. And because the chef at your table goes through all eight people’s orders, and sets them up on the stovetop to cook simultaneously, everything takes a little longer. While not everyone’s food gets done at the same time, the process of waiting and getting everyone’s order, and prepping all the food takes some time.
How many people can sit at Teppan Edo?
A table at Teppan Edo seats 8 people. If you don’t have 8 people in your party, you will share your Teppan Edo Dining Experience with other guests. We only had three people in our party and actually shared the table with one couple, and a family with one small child. This did not improve our experience. We may have just been seated with negative nellies, but between the limited kid’s menu, and the Disney couple who complained the food was too Americanized, our experience was negatively colored.
Is there a dress code for Teppan Edo?
No, Teppan Edo does not have a dress code. It is a Casual Dining Restaurant and allows typically theme park wear. Tees, shorts and shoes are all okay for this restaurant.
Is Teppan Edo Good for Kids?
No. We would definitely say that Teppan Edo is not good for kids. The limited kid’s menu, while offering wonderfully healthy foods, will be a hard sell for children. The subtle theming of the restaurant and lack of anything Disney, make Teppan Edo a little too fancy for kids. Additionally, the dining time is on the longer side at about 1.5 to 2 hours. This length for a dining experience is even tough on adults, and no one should expect kids to sit still for that long. If you have older children, the experience at Teppan Edo is an interesting one, and they will most likely enjoy watching their food being cooked. For families with smaller children, we would recommend you eat somewhere else, like Garden Grill in the Land Building, or Akershus in Norway.
Disney Teppan Edo Hibachi Menu
Teppan Edo grills up fresh veggies, chicken, steak, shrimp and tofu. Sides are miso and rice. This really is wonderful, fresh food. Sometimes at Disney we find ourselves searching for a dinner that includes broccoli or vegetables of any kind, so it was wonderful to get a nice full plate of veggies here. However, Teppan Edo may not be for everyone, Be sure to check out the Disney Teppan Edo Menu prior to booking this restaurant to make sure everyone in your party will have something to eat.
Vegetarian options here are limited to soy based foods and tofu. And the kid’s menu offers mini sizes of the adult dishes, so you won’t find kid-happy foods here. If you have any allergies or preferences (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.) you will have to disclose those when you check in and your chef will confirm them once you are all seated. Entrees at Teppan Edo are served with garden salad, udon noodles, vegetables, and steamed white rice.
- NY Cut Steak 7 oz hand cut daily USDA choice served
- Julienne Steak 8 oz thin sliced beef strips
- Salmon 6 oz fresh scottish fillet served with spicy yuzu sauce
- Ebi 10 grilled shrimp
- Tori 8 oz boneless chicken breast
- Yasai Seasonal vegetables, mushrooms, and tofu
Can you Share Food at Teppan Edo?
Portion sizes at Teppan Edo are a single serving size. While you’re welcome to share food once the food arrives on your plate, we didn’t find we had enough food to actually share with anyone else. Unlike hibachi restaurants you find at home, or popular Japanese Hibachi chains, Teppan Edo doesn’t pile your plate with loads of food and we found the portion sizes somewhat small.
Teppan Edo Kid’s Menu
Teppan Edo has a kid’s menu that includes all the hibachi food; steak, chicken, tofu, salmon, in smaller portion sizes. There aren’t any chicken fingers, or mac n cheese here. Your little ones will be getting julienned steak, chicken or shrimp. There also aren’t any fries, so if they don’t like miso soup or rice, you may be in for some hungry kids later.
Teppan Edo Drinks
Teppan Edo has a variety of drinks, including basic fountain drinks at about $5 each. Or you can get something special. Check out the Teppan Edo Menu for all the options.
Nonalcoholic Specialties $8- $10
- Yuzu Lemonade: Yuzu lemonade with Strawberry Popping Boba
- Ichigo Colada: Strawberry Pina Colada
- Ramune Japanese Soda
Specialty Cocktails $15- $16
- Tokyo Sunset: coconut rum, crème de banana, peach schnapps, pineapple juice
- Momo Whiskey Sour: whiskey, peach schnapps, sour mix
- Shochu Squeeze: freshly squeezed juice mixed with a glass of crisp shochu on the rocks – available in grapefruit, orange, lemon
- Japanese Breeze: coconut rum over ice with tart cranberry and pineapple juices
Teppan Edo Desserts
We love Desserts at Walt Disney World. Whether we’re getting them from the carts in the parks, or a fancy restaurant, they are almost always good. At Teppan Edo, you have the option of a few unique Japanese desserts. Desserts range from $7 for the ice cream and $11 for the cakes.
- Mango Mousse Cake
- Soft Serve Ice Cream: Vanilla, Green Tea, Vanilla Green Tea Swirl
- Yuzu Cheesecake
Disney Teppan Edo Hibachi Cost
Teppan Edo serves entree dishes between $28- $45 each. Each entree includes a meat, or tofu with a variety of noodles, vegetables and rice. Combo meals can be as high as $48 each. Sushi (8 pieces each) ranges from $18- $24. For a Casual Disney Restaurant that offers pretty basic meal options, the price range is a bit high. In fact, Disney rates the Cost of Teppan Edo, at about $15- $35 a plate, but only the desserts fall near that $15 price point. Our meal including an entree, drink and dessert cost us about $70 each, not including the tip! Yikes! Here’s the breakdown.
- Appetizers: $8- $17
- Sushi: $17- $24
- Entrees: $28-$45
- Kid’s Meals: $18- $26
- Combos: $42- $48
- Desserts: $7- $11
- Drinks: $5
- Alcoholic Drinks: $13- $28
For the higher prices at about $30-$45 per plate, with a kid’s menu at $20 a plate, not including drinks or deserts, this is definitely a “Wait till you have the Disney Dining Plan” type restaurant.
Does Teppan Edo Take Disney gift cards?
Yes! While many of the non-Disney restaurants do not allow Disney Gift Cards, Teppan Edo DOES accept Disney Gift Cards for payment.
Does Teppan Edo Take Discounts?
Disney Teppan Edo Hibachi Review
We do love Japanese food, but not necessarily more than Chinese food and definitely not as much as we like Mexican food. That said, when it comes Japanese food at Walt Disney World, the Teppan Edo Hibachi Restaurant doesn’t really gain any points. There are already ample Japanese food options, and we’re not sure that Teppan Edo makes the top of the list.
The best Japanese Restaurant at Disney World is Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. And if you’re looking for Sushi, than Shiki Sai at EPCOT Park is a better choice, with a variety of options. And Epcot’s Japanese signature dining restaurant, Takumi Tei, may be expensive but it offers such a unique experience it may be worth it for many. However, if you’re looking for clean eating, that you can control, then this Japanese Restaurant works. For gluten free eaters you can get peach of mind as you watch the chef actually cook your food. However, for the Disney family, couple or group, unless you absolutely love the Hibachi experience, we would skip Teppan Edo at EPCOT.
Rochelle Mariah is a writer, designer and photographer with an MLIS in Information Science and a B.S. in Arch and Design. Determined to make Planning a DIY Disney Vacation easier she makes lots of lists and drinks lots of coffee. When not designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's watching old movies and planning the holidays. She has been traveling to Disney destinations since 2010.
