Teppan Edo reviews

Atmosphere : 5/5

From start to finish, I actually believed that I was in Japan for an hour and a half. The experience at this restaurant is quite awesome. The dining rooms are designed into small split areas that contain 4 giant 8 person tables a big grill in the middle of it. The staff are all dressed up in authentic Japanese clothes, with the wooden sandals, which only adds up to the experience. When the cook arrives to your table, you can't take your eyes of him. Our cook put on a real show, from ninja-like skills with his cooking tools, to building a steaming volcano out of onion rings, it was quite awesome to witness. It is an experience I recommend to anyone visiting Walt Disney World, especially if you are already in Epcot that day. Every Cast Member plays their part perfectly in recreating the authentic Japanese cook house experience. Everything from the sounds and sight in this place just add up to create the perfect dining experience. It's basically a 30 minute long very entertaining cooking show that ends up with a delicious meal in your plate.

Food Quality : 5/5
Japanese cooking isn't overly complex, but the overall quality of the food was quite awesome. I had the chicken and shrimp combo, while my girlfriend had the steak and shrimp combo. Every meal is pretty straightforward : your choice of meat (either single or duo) along with Japanese udon noodle and stir fried teriyaki vegetables. It's hard not to like such a simple, yet very tasty meal. Everything is cooking right in front of you, with a variety of Japanese spices, along with soy and teriyaki sauces. The meats we're very tasty and quite tender. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the quality of the food served at Teppan Edo. I haven't tried Tokyo Dining yet, but from what I've heard, out of the two Japanese restaurants, I can definitely say that this one will be my favorite for years to come. The deserts we're maybe the weakest point to the meal, but still, they we're something new that I had never tried before, so I still enjoyed that part.

Service : 5/5
Our waiter was a charming Japanese lady who was quick to bring drinks and very helpful with the menu. She gave us a quick lesson about Japanese pronunciation, which added a very nice touch. Most of the actual service however, is done by the cook that gets sent to your table. Our cook's name was Shinsuke, and boy what a showman he was. His display of skills was quite impressive, he was lightning fast on the grill and very entertaining. Along with playing finding Nemo with the shrimps, and writing Disney in reverse on the cooking grill with oil (I have no idea how he wrote Disney so well, with the actual calligraphy, in reverse from his view, with oil), he was a very friendly cook. We came in not knowing much about the Japanese people, and we came out wanting to visit Japan in the near future.

Portions : 3/5
The portions we're perhaps the weak point of this meal. You would get a slight portion of noodles and vegetables, along with a couple of cut shrimps, and maybe half a chicken breast. For some people this is mighty fine, but for someone who is a big eater, such as myself, these kind of portions can be a bit too light. The deserts we're also a tad bit small to my liking.

Price : 4/5
I have to be honest here, the price tags we're quite steep. Our meals we're both priced over 30$, and our total tally was somewhere around 95$ (with drinks and desert). However, considering how much fun I've had at this restaurant, I would gladly pay out of pocket for this kind of meal anytime during our next trips. I highly recommend this to anyone capable of shelling out the extra bucks to enjoy a very special dinner experience. The price might be high, but the price/quality ratio is also very positive.

"Great food, service & fun"
Reviewed on May 30, 2009 by SHORTY
Rating: 10

The food was delicious and fresher than those hibachi style chain restaurants. Our chef was very entertaining and overall service was excellent. I highly recommend Teppan Edo.

"My family LOVES Teppan Edo"
Reviewed on Aug 04, 2008 by glingo
Rating: 10

This is a must eat place for my family when we visit. We have always had a great time and great food. We have even had the same Chef a couple of times. Tom from Hawaii. He's the best!

"Delicious food and great entertainment"
Reviewed on May 07, 2008 by luckyme
Rating: 9

March 2008
The service was attentive - a little formal with lots of bowing - and very pleasant.
The experience begins with warm towels to cleanse and refresh the guests.

Our chef put on a good show which I videotaped. He'd alert me when he was going to do something spectacular.
The food was simple but fresh and delicious. My daughter, Emily, ordered the child's portion which cost less but looked the same as ours.
Overall - we enjoyed the experience and will definitely visit again.

Lunch for 2 adults and 1 child was $80.00 with no alcohol, and no dessert. The price is very high but I rationalize that because it included a great show.

"It's Ok"
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2008 by Aurora_25
Rating: 8

I have loved going to Tepanyaki so when they changed the look and everything, I thought it would still be great. Now, it wasn't horrible or anything- my DH loved his food, mine was just not what I was used to. I got the steak and it was overcooked a little and just not as good as it had been in the past. Our chef was good, but didn't do that many "tricks" or anything. All in all it was a good meal, and I will go back, but I hope that my food is better next time.

Oh, and my kids loved it- kept them entertained watching their food being made.

"Fantastic!"
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2008 by TwoTigersMom
Rating: 10

This meal was as great at Tepanyaki was. The chef's still put on a great show and the food is delicious!