09/27
We slept in some this morning then hung out at the resort for awhile.Breakfast was leftover BBQ chicken quesadilla and pizza. Even cold it was good.
We swam for a bit at the pool and soaked in the hot tub before heading out to the parks. Our morning was spent at MGM riding rides and watching Beauty and the Beast. No food there, just frozen lemonades. Very cold and tasty. 1 snack credit each
Then we caught the boat to Epcot. I really like seeing everything at the Boardwalk and then coming in at the International Gateway. I just wish there was a way to catch a bus here when all you really want to do at Epcot is to go through the countries. We strolled through the countries making our way towards Japan. The F&W festival booths were fairly crowded but we bypassed them all for we were on our way to Teppan Edo. This would be our first time here and we were both excited to try it.
First up though Kenny had to have his picture taken by the pond.
Fishies, fishies everywhere
We then entered the Japanese pavillion. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the inside, it's very pretty in there.
konnichiwa
We were handed a pager and waited about 5 minutes to be summoned to our table. At Teppan Edo you are seated at a communal table with 8 people. I was a little worried that Michaela might not like sitting with people we didnt know but it was great. We sat with a nice couple from Baltimore and a family from Atlanta. Our server was very efficient. She explained everything and was quick to refill our drinks. Eri was our chef. She was very personable and entertaining. She asked everyone if it was their first time here. ( It was.) It was her first day here as well.
Michaela had the Asakusa - sirloin steak and large shrimp.
I had the Ueno - chicken breast and large shrimp.
All entrees are served with Udon noodles, zucchini, onions, mushrooms ( if you want them ) and steamed rice. Eri put on quite a show as she prepared our food on the 500 degree grill. She made a mickey face out of the onions then formed them into a steaming volcano. The shrimp were detailed quickly with a cleaver then the tails were tossed into the air and caught in her hat. The two children at our table were totally fascinated by her.
You are offered your choice of chopsticks or a fork. If you dont know how to use chopsticks the rig them for you. I had mine rigged or as Michaela would say " chopsticks with training wheels."
Kenny, of course was a pro at them.
After the meal we went down to the store and we bought some chopsticks so I could "train" with them at home.
Everyone gets a 3 compartment plate with sauces for the meal. One is a ginger sauce for the vegetables, one sauce for the meat and one for the shrimp. We both really liked the shrimp one. If anyone knows the recipe for it please let me know.
Eri chatted the whole time she was cooking, making sure she spoke to everyone individually. She plated everyone's food then bowed and left. We all gave her a loud round of applause for the excellent service. The food was well prepared and you received a large portion. My chicken was a little dry but I think that was because it was the first thing she put on the grill. I noticed that she was a little bit slower at cooking than the other chefs who were in the room but we didnt mind. It was very hot and humid outside, sitting in the nice air conditioned restaurant was a pleasant treat.
After all that , it was time for dessert. Michaela had the chocolate ginger cake.
I had the green tea pudding. Sorry no picture, but this was very good. It was light and creamy with a very delicate taste. I let Michaela try it and she really liked it too.
We really enjoyed our meal here. So much that we ended coming back here again.
We finished walking through the world then went back to our resort for a nap. That evening we went to MK for EMH. We were both still full from lunch so we split a meal at Columbia Harbor House. I was torn between the lighthouse tuna salad sandwich or the fried shrimp platter. Michaela hates tuna though so it was the shrimp. You get 10 friend shrimp, fries, cole slaw, dessert and a drink on the dining plan. We choose the apple crisp for our dessert and a bottled water for the drink.
Everything was hot and crisp and you can't beat the portion size. I could never have eaten this all by myself. Well worth 1 CS.
On our way out of the park we stopped at Main Street Bakery and bought a cherry danish and a chocolate croissant to take back to the resort for breakfast. 2 snack credits
Next up: more F&W and Kona Cafe
