DH-to-be and I have a reservation during our trip this Fall because we had a great time, and hope to repeat it. We went back in '13 and LOVED IT; we are big Japanophiles, not to mention we are very loyal to our Disney traditions. DH2B is a picky eater, much like a seven year old, but he found himself happily full on noodles, steak, and rice after picking through the mushrooms and zucchini squash. And my guy is a garbage truck. He can house food like no other.
That being said, we have done a lot of hibachi here in the Northeast. We're no stranger to the loud atmosphere of the clanging kitchen tools and chatter during the performance and being seated with people you don't know. It's part of the fun. Having an interactive, good-natured, talented chef is generally what you should expect because the preparation performance is just as integral to the experience as eating the food. Sure, Teppan Edo is WAY more expensive than what I'd pay for here, but there is a subdued, magical Disney touch I can't get in Japanese restaurants in New England. The server even had a lovely conversation with me because I brought my own chopsticks that I had bought downstairs at Mitsukoshi. Based on my experience, I recommended it to my friend who was going down for a visit in spring of last year, who also enjoys a lot of hibachi. He came back and told me how happy he was I told him about it, because he thought it was great.
So, to sum it all up, I'm hoping just as much as you that I can have another wonderful meal at Teppan Edo this fall. I take poor reviews with a grain of salt, because generally people will complain if something isn't to their liking rather than praise a place if it meets their expectations. The data is skewed.
