~A XMAS STORY~decorations, crowds, pixies..AND A BLOODY NOSE~ACTUAL UPDATE 11/9 p190

[xoktenox]

Wow Teppan Edo looks great! I love Japanese hibachi and I'm sure its even better in WDW. The food and atomosphere look amazing. Luke is such a trip with all the faces he makes. So is Ray with his disappearing chopsticks That is DEFINITELY something my BF would do, sake or no sake.

 

[IluvXU]

So you added a must try restaurant out for next time. I love the monorail plate--- too cool!

 

[timandlesley]

I am so glad you got to experience this place. We went right after it was remodeled last year and it was so beautiful. Weird question, but did you check out the restrooms? I think it is the most beautiful room inthe place . SERIOUSLY! The food there is so yummy, service incredible. I've read some poor reviews here on the Dis and just can't understand it. It is on the dining plan so we plan on returning again this year, your pics made me hungry for more. Loved the pics of Ray and the chopsticks, too funny. Did they like the Saki? For some reason I thought that was served warm . I had the Tokoyo Sunrise when we went, YUM YUM DOUBLE YUM!!! I recommend that next time, really fruity and a teenie strong (I could feel it a bit) but so good!!! Great installment, can't wait for more!
Lesley

 

[KristinAnne]

I love hibachi grills! So fun!! LOVE the monorail plate!!! I would've gone crazy over it as a kid...heck I'd go crazy over it now!

 

[Charleston Princess]

We had such a great time at Teppan Edo last year that seeing all your pictures reminded me of it! Wasn't it fun? We laughed more at Teppan Edo than at all of our other meals combined. I will have to remember not to order the Green Tea Martini next time.

 

[glennbo123]

did eeyore's tailfinder ever start on her TR/dining review from this last trip? if so i've somehow missed it!

No, she started the thread, but hasn't posted any reviews yet. I really like her reviews with the ratings she and Els assign.

 

[Happy Elf]

Great update! The food looks wonderful!!!! Luke is so cute and what a cool kids meal!

 

[jwwi]

Dawn,
loved the Teppan Edo review. Looks like a really fun place to go. And Luke's Monorail plate is really cool, do they sell those anywhere at WDW? I was surprised that you said he got chicken, I swear in first picture of his food it looks like Shrimp, it has a tail! It all looks good.

Have you ever been to a Stir Crazy? Newer chain in our town, the food is so good, esp the appetizer platter. You can go thru a station where you pick your main protein, ie beef/chicken/shrimp then add veg and seasonings. The chef then cooks it fresh. I am afraid I will not season things right so I always order from the menu, and have not been disappointed. Maybe I will head back again soon?

Just loving the antics of Ray, my DH has still never grown out of his childhood silliness. Very fun with our kids, I sometimes refer to him as my 4th child! All in a good way though, he is a go to Dad for the kids.

 

[MadiMouse]

great update! I love Japanese food!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Oh we went to that restaurant the last time we were at WDW (in 2004). I love Japanese too! Ray's face looks really red so I'm sure the sake was making him very silly. So funny about your cook because my DH was saying the same thing and our guy was from NY and his name was something very american as well. I'm posting some pictures of our trip (I hope you don't mind). When I looks back at these pictures they look so little. They were 5 and almost 3, now they are 9 and 7.

Here's one of the kids enjoying their meal. Chicken teryiaki (I'm sure I spelled that one wrong). You can see back then no monorail plates for the kids meal.

Here's our guy. He was really young but the kids loved him.

I can't wait to go back again. So glad to hear they are on the dining plan. We have a place right down the street from us that we go every once in a while but it's quite expensive with 5 people going so we only go on special occasions, birthdays, etc.

Thanks for letting me share.

Laura

 

[VandyFan10]

don't be jealous - i have like 5 best friends: tink, melanie, anna, erin and you. or did you mean you were jealous that i met tink?

I was speaking of the BFF part ......I figured Anna would be jealous too but I wasn't going to speak for her

i agree!

Awww saaaaaanks
And thank YOU Jordan!

but the dad was gone about 90 percent of the meal, walking around and talking on his cell phone. i felt bad for his wife.

At least he did NOT sit at your table and do that. But yes I agree with you I feel sorry for his wife

they gave us warm towels to wash our hands with - i thought this was such a nice touch. luke, however, wasn't impressed.....

Isn't it funny what we love now as adults and children think we are crazy! Oh well he will appreciate in the future

Look at those glasses.....SO cool!!
Chris doesn't look like that tasted so good. Did they enjoy their sake?

The chopstick installment deserves it's own separate response....will be back soon for that

Weird question, but did you check out the restrooms? I think it is the most beautiful room inthe place . SERIOUSLY!

Jordan if it's not already you will have to put this on your list

 

[iluv2go2disney]

I loved seeing the pictures. I haven't seen alot from Teppan Edo. It was great hearing all about it because I think we're planning on going there in June. We have a place like that nearby, where they cook at your table and my kids just love it.

 

[winkers]

Tepan Edo is a must do for us. My kids LOVE that place! They are still talking about the rubber band chopsticks! Totaly fascinated them!

The pictures of Ray are too funny! Looks like the sake was working!

 

[rentayenta]

Awesome review Dawn. I think Anna's hubby looks like a handsome Jack Black.

I want that monorail plate!!!!! That is the coolest thing ever!

We have a teppan style place that the kids love and now I am wondering if we should try Teppan Edo?

I think Flat Dawn would enjoy it.

 

[VandyFan10]

All these pictures of picture taking are cracking me up!! That earlier one was anna pointed your way!

i think the sake started to go to ray's head after that.....

This is HILARIOUS!!!

nice. yes, he's 37 years old.

Yep....I've decided they are all the same no matter what age.
Tooooooo funny!!

he got chicken tempura and it came with broccoli, rice and fruit....ON A MONORAIL PLATE! so cool!

Looks like he has a piece of shrimp on top.....YUM!!!!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

What a fun place to eat! We got hooked on Teppanyaki when we were stationed in Okinawa. The Japanese people are the most friendly and gracious I've ever seen.
We don't get to go that often, but we do have a Mongolian Grill here - same type of flavor, but you fill up your plate with raw ingredients, then you add the sauces and they cook it for you on a huge round grill. Not nearly as entertaining!

Thanks for sharing your fun evening! Looks like Ray was having the most fun!

Oh, and thanks for sharing the video of the DL trip in the 50's! I've heard about the "old days" from DH and his uncle - really fun to see!

 

[troobabiee7]

Great update! The pictures of Ray are hilarious And that monorail plate is SO cool! I'm glad you all had a good time!

 

[kschafer]

I am generally not a big fan of asian style food but Teppan Edo always looks like so much fun! I have never seen the Micky volcano before, so cool!

Did Ray and Chris like their Sake? I was going to try it at the Sake stand in the gift shop but my hubby who spent a summer in Japan in college told me it tastes like lighter fluid I opted for the plum wine instead!

 

[lmillercrew]

Great update. Too bad it took me four days to read it! I really like the black and white photo of all of you. I'm so happy the flood water stopped. That makes for a long/wet day in the parks when it's raining.
Luke's face, when the chef was cooking the meat, was hilarious!!
Ray does a very good walrus impression.

 

[MeMom]

I want that monorail plate!!!!!

Make that two, please.
They should sell those, of course!