Rainforest Cafe vs Yak & Yeti - The DIS Discussion Forums

Danny K · 10-08-2012, 11:52 AM

Which has better food quality? Don't think of it like you can go to rainforest cafe anywhere, because I live in another country with none around. Which is better quality for dinner? I have been to RFC before, but not sure if I should try Y&Y or not. Does RFC have larger portions than Y&Y? I have also heard that Y&Y has uncomfortable seating. Is that true? So compare these 2, which do you think is a better choice for me? I love the fact eating with animals.

Minerva Mouse · 10-08-2012, 11:56 AM

Well, both restaraunts are owned by the Landry's corporation, so the food is similar. If you've never been to Y&Y give it a try, I love both places!

PictureJumpr · 10-08-2012, 12:00 PM

The two are actually quite similar, to me.
Yak and Yeti of course is asian-style food, while Rainforest is more standard American fare (steak, chicken, pasta).

They are owned by the same corporation, and the quality and portions are similar between the two.

Rainforest does have the animatronic animals - Yak and Yeti does not.

If I was choosing one for dinner at Animal Kingdom (and couldn't get into Tusker House, which would be my first choice), I would choose Yak and Yeti - based solely on personal opinions/preferences. And, somewhat, on the fact that there are two Rainforest Cafes within 10 miles of my house.

hooch11bear · 10-08-2012, 12:22 PM

Yak & Yeti wins hands down for us. We don't really like the food at RC. We like the atmosphere, but not the food. We ate at Yak & Yeti for the first time in 2011. This year we made reservations for lunch on our first day at AK. We left lunch open on our second day to eat at Flame Tree BBQ. We liked our lunch so much the first day that we decided to see if they had anything open at Y&Y instead. I say give it a try!!

Wild4Walt · 10-08-2012, 06:12 PM

We prefer Yak and Yeti as well. I just feel like the quality is a bit better there. And a bit fresher.

Both are good, but if I had to pick it would be Yak and Yeti.

DisneyFansInLINY · 10-08-2012, 06:55 PM

We love Yak and Yeti. My husband has to have their Kobe beef burger every time we go to Disney. I do not eat meat but did when I was pregnant and I must say that is the best burger this pesco lacto vegetarian has ever eaten!

hgeisler · 10-08-2012, 06:59 PM

Yak &Yeti by far.

LeahA · 10-08-2012, 07:08 PM

Rainforest Cafe if you've never been has a great atmosphere for kids, but I enjoy the food at Yak and Yeti better!

gabzee · 10-08-2012, 08:19 PM

Yak and Yeti wins hands down!!!!

katclicks · 10-09-2012, 12:33 AM

What country do you live in? It may make a difference based on the types of foods you are accustomed to eating. I wonder if there are any other members on here that live in your area that might be helpful too.

Danny K · 10-09-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by katclicks

What country do you live in? It may make a difference based on the types of foods you are accustomed to eating. I wonder if there are any other members on here that live in your area that might be helpful too.

I live in Egypt

10-08-2012, 11:52 AM	#1
Danny K Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 393	Rainforest Cafe vs Yak & Yeti Which has better food quality? Don't think of it like you can go to rainforest cafe anywhere, because I live in another country with none around. Which is better quality for dinner? I have been to RFC before, but not sure if I should try Y&Y or not. Does RFC have larger portions than Y&Y? I have also heard that Y&Y has uncomfortable seating. Is that true? So compare these 2, which do you think is a better choice for me? I love the fact eating with animals.

10-08-2012, 12:00 PM	#3
PictureJumpr At Least 'til it Rains Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,235	The two are actually quite similar, to me. Yak and Yeti of course is asian-style food, while Rainforest is more standard American fare (steak, chicken, pasta). They are owned by the same corporation, and the quality and portions are similar between the two. Rainforest does have the animatronic animals - Yak and Yeti does not. If I was choosing one for dinner at Animal Kingdom (and couldn't get into Tusker House, which would be my first choice), I would choose Yak and Yeti - based solely on personal opinions/preferences. And, somewhat, on the fact that there are two Rainforest Cafes within 10 miles of my house. __________________

10-08-2012, 06:12 PM	#5
Wild4Walt DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,001	We prefer Yak and Yeti as well. I just feel like the quality is a bit better there. And a bit fresher. Both are good, but if I had to pick it would be Yak and Yeti. __________________ me CBR Nov 11 / POR Oct 10 /Pop May 10/Poly Nov 09 / CBR Mar 09 / BWI - Feb 09 / BC- Oct 08 / POFQ - Feb 08 / SSR- Dec 07 / POR - Oct 07 / Poly Oct 05

10-08-2012, 07:08 PM	#8
LeahA DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,298	Rainforest Cafe if you've never been has a great atmosphere for kids, but I enjoy the food at Yak and Yeti better! __________________ 1999-COMFORT SUITES/2000-WYNDHAM PALACE 2001-HAWTHORNE SUITES/2002-HILTON DD 2003-HILTON DD/2004-RENAISSANCE/ROYAL PACIFIC 2005-WL/2006-PC/ROYAL PACIFIC 2007-POLY-HARD ROCK HOTEL 2008-DVC-SSR/OKW/HARD ROCK HOTEL 2009-DVC-AKV/SSR2010-DVC-AKV2011-DVC-AKV 2012-WINDSOR HILLS HOLIDAY VACATION

10-08-2012, 08:19 PM	#9
gabzee DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,172	Yak and Yeti wins hands down!!!! __________________ Gabrielle (20) Twitter: gabzee "You Are Really Going to Take a Picture of That!" A March 2012 TR

10-08-2012, 11:56 AM	#2
Minerva Mouse You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. I no longer have eyebrows. I have bushes! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 943	Well, both restaraunts are owned by the Landry's corporation, so the food is similar. If you've never been to Y&Y give it a try, I love both places!

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10-08-2012, 12:22 PM	#4
hooch11bear Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 367	Yak & Yeti wins hands down for us. We don't really like the food at RC. We like the atmosphere, but not the food. We ate at Yak & Yeti for the first time in 2011. This year we made reservations for lunch on our first day at AK. We left lunch open on our second day to eat at Flame Tree BBQ. We liked our lunch so much the first day that we decided to see if they had anything open at Y&Y instead. I say give it a try!!

10-08-2012, 06:55 PM	#6
DisneyFansInLINY DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 768	We love Yak and Yeti. My husband has to have their Kobe beef burger every time we go to Disney. I do not eat meat but did when I was pregnant and I must say that is the best burger this pesco lacto vegetarian has ever eaten!

10-08-2012, 06:59 PM	#7
hgeisler DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lone Jack,MO Posts: 556	Yak &Yeti by far.

10-09-2012, 12:33 AM	#10
katclicks Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 44	What country do you live in? It may make a difference based on the types of foods you are accustomed to eating. I wonder if there are any other members on here that live in your area that might be helpful too.

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