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DjdBrit · 03-10-2009, 07:04 AM

Tinkerbell.... As a newbie to sushi... Where would you advise that I go to try some for the first time?

TinkerBelle_325 · 03-10-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DjdBrit

Tinkerbell.... As a newbie to sushi... Where would you advise that I go to try some for the first time?

I would say that Kona Island Sushi Bar at the Polynesian has very approchable sushi. They have several rolls that feature cooked items as opposed to raw.

Here are some of the offerings:

California Luau Roll - fresh jumbo lump crab, pineapple, and avocado $12.99

Kona Crab Cake Roll - fresh jumbo lump crab cake, avocado, and an Asian tartar sauce $10.99

Shrimp Tempura Roll - tempura shrimp, fresh mango served with lilikoi sauce $12.99

If you are feeling adventerous, my favorite roll at Kona is:

Volcano Roll - spicy tuna, shrimp salad, tempura crunch $13.99

But this roll does feature raw fish.

You could also try Tokyo Dining at Epcot. They have an extensive sushi menu and have many vegetarian or cooked options. There have a California Roll (crab, cucumber, avacado, tobiko [tiny caviar] and mayo), a Yam Tempura Roll (crispy tempura sweet potato), and Ebi nigiri, which is basically cooked shrimp atop a small rectangle of rice.

I find the best way to start out with sushi is to try things that are familiar. If you like crab, try a roll with crab. If you like shrimp, try the ebi nirigi. Raw fish is a mind over matter and a textural thing. Most people either love it or hate it but it is definitely worth trying

cathy0124 · 03-10-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TinkerBelle_325

However, there are things I want her to try! (Or if she doesn't...things I MUST have on vacation hehe)

- Dole whip!
- French Toast Loaf
- Popcorn from Main Street (it tastes better than anywhere on earth!)
- Make your own treat @ Goofy's
- Mickey Waffle
- School Bread (I've never tried this!

)
- Lapu Lapu
- Mickey Bar

FYI-
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I just read from MickyNicki's trip report that the French Toast Loaf has been discontinued..

I never even got to try it...

Cathy

TinkerBelle_325 · 03-10-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cathy0124

FYI-
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I just read from MickyNicki's trip report that the French Toast Loaf has been discontinued..

I never even got to try it...

Cathy

I know

I only tried it once in Oct 2008 and I've been craving it ever since!

oybolshoi · 03-10-2009, 07:36 PM

I'm sure it was discontinued because of guest feedback.

sorry ... disney dining is on my short-list right now.

TinkerBelle_325 · 03-10-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oybolshoi

I'm sure it was discontinued because of guest feedback.

sorry ... disney dining is on my short-list right now.

That's ok, they are on mine too

After waiting 3 hours on the phone to make 6 dining reservations which cost me $75 canadian I'm more than a little frustrated.

My bet would be that it was a labour intensive item and that they felt it "easier" to "retire" it

oybolshoi · 03-10-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TinkerBelle_325

That's ok, they are on mine too

After waiting 3 hours on the phone to make 6 dining reservations which cost me $75 canadian I'm more than a little frustrated.

My bet would be that it was a labour intensive item and that they felt it "easier" to "retire" it

Did they ever respond to the email you sent them?

I'm totally confused by this new process they've put in place to make ADRs ... it's just like them to take something that worked well and was relatively easy to understand and make it twice as difficult and frustrating.

I've got a new slogan for Disney Dining: Making the Easy Difficult, and the Difficult Impossible!

TinkerBelle_325 · 03-10-2009, 08:05 PM

Favorite Food Pics: Aug 2008 Part 2

Goofy's Candy Co

Pretzel Rods - Dipped in Milk Chocolate and covered in Sprinkles, Oreos w/ Chocolate Drizzle and Butterfinger with Caramel Drizzle!

Kona Cafe

Longboard Lager

Island Sunset

Yummiest Bread and macadamia nut butter on Property!

Beef Teriyaki

Lump Crab Cakes

Sticky Wings

California Grill

The Bar

The Lounge seating area

Mickey Confetti!

Spicy Kazan Roll & Shrimp Tempura Roll

Artistic Shot

Foie Gras (for you Brenda!)

Close up

Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli

Lamb with Eggplant 2 ways

Pork Tenderloin with Goat Cheese Polenta

Chocolate Temptation (blech!

)

Chocolate Cake for DDad's Birthday

Flame Tree BBQ

BBQ Chicken Salad, Onion Rings & Water

St Louis Ribs (complete with hidden mickey

)

TinkerBelle_325 · 03-10-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by oybolshoi

Did they ever respond to the email you sent them?

I'm totally confused by this new process they've put in place to make ADRs ... it's just like them to take something that worked well and was relatively easy to understand and make it twice as difficult and frustrating.

I've got a new slogan for Disney Dining: Making the Easy Difficult, and the Difficult Impossible!

All I've gotten so far was the usual "we have received your email" response

I am going to follow up and "gently" explain that I will email weekly until I get a response from them

Loving the slogan!

TinkerBelle_325 · 03-12-2009, 09:30 AM

I just read about the cutest thing ever!

This past week a living character version of Remy from Ratatouille has started appearing at Chefs de France. Apparently he is on loan from DLP and will only be appearing until Sept 10th. This is all the more reason for Alice & I to have dinner at Chefs de France

Can't wait to see Remy! Ratatouille is one of my favorite movies, it captures the essence of Paris so perfectly

BreTyPres87 · 03-12-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TinkerBelle_325

I just read about the cutest thing ever!

This past week a living character version of Remy from Ratatouille has started appearing at Chefs de France. Apparently he is on loan from DLP and will only be appearing until Sept 10th. This is all the more reason for Alice & I to have dinner at Chefs de France

Can't wait to see Remy! Ratatouille is one of my favorite movies, it captures the essence of Paris so perfectly

Oh that so cool! I'm gonna miss it

DjdBrit · 03-14-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TinkerBelle_325

I would say that Kona Island Sushi Bar at the Polynesian has very approchable sushi. They have several rolls that feature cooked items as opposed to raw.

Here are some of the offerings:

California Luau Roll - fresh jumbo lump crab, pineapple, and avocado $12.99

Kona Crab Cake Roll - fresh jumbo lump crab cake, avocado, and an Asian tartar sauce $10.99

Shrimp Tempura Roll - tempura shrimp, fresh mango served with lilikoi sauce $12.99

If you are feeling adventerous, my favorite roll at Kona is:

Volcano Roll - spicy tuna, shrimp salad, tempura crunch $13.99

But this roll does feature raw fish.

You could also try Tokyo Dining at Epcot. They have an extensive sushi menu and have many vegetarian or cooked options. There have a California Roll (crab, cucumber, avacado, tobiko [tiny caviar] and mayo), a Yam Tempura Roll (crispy tempura sweet potato), and Ebi nigiri, which is basically cooked shrimp atop a small rectangle of rice.

I find the best way to start out with sushi is to try things that are familiar. If you like crab, try a roll with crab. If you like shrimp, try the ebi nirigi. Raw fish is a mind over matter and a textural thing. Most people either love it or hate it but it is definitely worth trying

Thanks for your advice on this and for posting pictures from Kona we will be dining here

TinkerBelle_325 · 03-14-2009, 01:43 PM

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Mango Cake and Chocolate Eclair

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Chocolate Macadamia Tart

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Raglan Road

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wilma-bride · 03-15-2009, 05:52 AM

I am absolutely loving your pictures, especially the latest dessert ones. Can't wait to read your actual reviews

TinkerBelle_325 · 03-15-2009, 12:04 PM

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I am absolutely loving your pictures, especially the latest dessert ones. Can't wait to read your actual reviews

Thanks

I can't wait to write the reviews!

75 days till LIVE reviews in May!

192 days till LIVE reviews in Sept!

03-10-2009, 07:04 AM	#61
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TinkerBelle_325 The Disney Foodie and a Polynesian Obsessive! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario CANADA Posts: 3,399	Favorite Food Pics: Aug 2008 Part 2 Goofy's Candy Co Pretzel Rods - Dipped in Milk Chocolate and covered in Sprinkles, Oreos w/ Chocolate Drizzle and Butterfinger with Caramel Drizzle! Kona Cafe Longboard Lager Island Sunset Yummiest Bread and macadamia nut butter on Property! Beef Teriyaki Lump Crab Cakes Sticky Wings California Grill The Bar The Lounge seating area Mickey Confetti! Spicy Kazan Roll & Shrimp Tempura Roll Artistic Shot Foie Gras (for you Brenda!) Close up Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli Lamb with Eggplant 2 ways Pork Tenderloin with Goat Cheese Polenta Chocolate Temptation (blech! ) Chocolate Cake for DDad's Birthday Flame Tree BBQ BBQ Chicken Salad, Onion Rings & Water St Louis Ribs (complete with hidden mickey ) __________________ Past Trips to the World....CSR (16) CBR (8) WL (4) POLY (5) BC (3) YC (2) BWI (1) POR (1) Offsite (4) Upcoming...December 2012, Poly CURRENT DINING REVIEW: GOING LIVE Dec 14th to 21st~Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire~ A Christmas Dining Report Last edited by TinkerBelle_325; 04-26-2009 at 11:42 AM.

03-12-2009, 09:30 AM	#70
TinkerBelle_325 The Disney Foodie and a Polynesian Obsessive! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario CANADA Posts: 3,399	I just read about the cutest thing ever! This past week a living character version of Remy from Ratatouille has started appearing at Chefs de France. Apparently he is on loan from DLP and will only be appearing until Sept 10th. This is all the more reason for Alice & I to have dinner at Chefs de France Can't wait to see Remy! Ratatouille is one of my favorite movies, it captures the essence of Paris so perfectly __________________ Past Trips to the World....CSR (16) CBR (8) WL (4) POLY (5) BC (3) YC (2) BWI (1) POR (1) Offsite (4) Upcoming...December 2012, Poly CURRENT DINING REVIEW: GOING LIVE Dec 14th to 21st~Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire~ A Christmas Dining Report

03-14-2009, 01:43 PM	#73
TinkerBelle_325 The Disney Foodie and a Polynesian Obsessive! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario CANADA Posts: 3,399	TIME FOR DESSERT! AUGUST 2007 Le Cellier Maple & Vanilla Creme Brulee Duo (Aug 2007) California Grill Year of a Million Dreams Honey Crunch Cake (Aug 2007) Banana Butterscotch Buzz (Aug 2007) Valrhona Chocolate & Coffee (Aug 2007) Garden View Tea Mango Cake and Chocolate Eclair Berry Mousse Swan and Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Kona Cafe Kilauea Torte Chocolate Macadamia Tart White Chocolate Cheesecake Ohana Bread Pudding Raglan Road Triple Your Pleasure Strawberry Meringue __________________ Past Trips to the World....CSR (16) CBR (8) WL (4) POLY (5) BC (3) YC (2) BWI (1) POR (1) Offsite (4) Upcoming...December 2012, Poly CURRENT DINING REVIEW: GOING LIVE Dec 14th to 21st~Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire~ A Christmas Dining Report

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