Teppan Edo to do or not to do

[kmedina]

Can anyone who dined here tell me what you thought about it? Is it like a teppanyaki grill? How was the food? The menu does not look like it has anything my son will like, but I want to try it anyway. Will they make plain, boring noddles that an average 4 year old would like? If he does not eat, we can always buy him a quick service meal or a snack after dinner there.

 

[roxysmum123]

I really like it and visit it every time I'm in WDW. It is a Teppanyaki grill and I think it's delicious and good fun. I'm often a solo traveller so it's nice to have dining companions while I'm there. I'm sure if you ask they'll make plain noodles for you, everywhere in Disney is accommodating when asked I find. Your son may surprise you as well, seeing the food cooked like that and "fun" may entice him to try?

 

[Hootch]

there in June. We probably won't be going back; not because it was bad. The food was very good, but it is very much like the local teppanyaki places at about 50% higher prices. I'd rather try things that are harder to find local.

 

[goofyintoronto]

there in June. We probably won't be going back; not because it was bad. The food was very good, but it is very much like the local teppanyaki places at about 50% higher prices. I'd rather try things that are harder to find local.

This is a good point. Kmedina, I want to ask you, have you ever been to a teppanyaki place near your home??? If you havent, then i would give TE a try. I personally like it there. Always had delish meals....its one of our faves. Great show too. Then again i've never been to a teppanyaki near my home. But one just opened up down the street from my house so i will probably go there so i can compare it to Teppan Edo!! Wish me luck. Anywho, if you've been to one near your home, then i would skip it and book an ADR somewhere else.

BTW, they will give your son plain noodles if thats what he wants.

 

[DianeW]

If you live near a Benihana or similar restaurant, I wouldn't bother. If it is something you've never tried before, then go for it.

 

[Mexacajun]

We were there in June and really enjoyed it. We used to eat at a similar place near our home and loved it but moved and had nowhere like it by our new home. My wife and I and kids enjoyed it very much. We were on the dining plan so the high price (versus local places) were not a big concern.

 

[Wild4Walt]

We go every trip to Teppan Edo. They are very accomodating too - we had little one's who only ate the shrimp and noodles and they made the noodles plain for us.

We really love the food here - never had a bad meal after 7 consecutive visits over the past 6 years. Yes, it's like a teppanyaki at home and yes, it's Disney so it's more expensive, but we really like the experience and the staff was very friendly.

 

[kmedina]

Thanks for the replies. I have been to Hamada (Las Vegas) several times. It is a teppanyaki grill that my husband and I enjoy, especially the meso soup. My sons have never been, so it will be the first teppanyaki grill for them. DS4will probably enjoy the show. Years ago, when my BILs were still young, we took them to Hamada. They loved the show but barely ate. I cannot wait to try Teppan Edo but was thinking DS4 would not eat anything.

We have the deluxe plan, so we will just use a credit rather than pay oop. I was just hoping he would eat something, so we do not have to feed him right after we leave. Last trip, we only ordered one thing off menu (a dessert for DS), so I always wonder what they are willing to do.

 

[Steve Mahanahan]

Honestly, it's overpriced Benihana with (maybe) more talented chefs. If you're looking to burn credits at Epcot you can do worse, and I think you get better value for the credit at lunch vs. dinner since a lot of the Epcot lunch options aren't as great as their dinners.

 

[NicolaFred]

We are fussy eaters but we are eating here and are quite excited about it. Im sure your 4yr old will love the show and will probably eat all his meat and pick at the rest maybe? BUT, maybe he will love the idea of using chop sticks and it can be a game for him?

We dine there in a week. EEEKKKKK

 

[Brian Noble]

have you ever been to a teppanyaki place near your home???

This is the question. If you have a local place, this is like that, maybe a bit nicer, and other options might be more interesting. If you don't have a local place, this is a fine choice.

We are fussy eaters but we are eating here and are quite excited about it.

Teppan grills are actually pretty fussy-friendly. It's just grilled meat and veggies, simply seasoned, with steamed rice. And, the show *is* fun. You'll enjoy it.

 

[maria's_mommy]

Not to hijack the thread but can someone tell me the average time to eat here? We love our table service meals but like to get in and out quickly. Thanks

 

[MickeyNicki]

For me TE is a not do, not because of the food...its great, but because of the value. Our local hibachi places are much better and much cheaper plus you get fried rice, appie shrimp, salad and soup all for one price. For instance DH orders the Buddah's Feast from our local place for $32 you get a filet, shrimp, lobster (or you can sub chicken for any of these), fried rice, appie shrimp, tons of veggies, soup and a salad...you would go broke trying to do this at TE in Epcot

 

[Hopefully]

Not to hijack the thread but can someone tell me the average time to eat here? We love our table service meals but like to get in and out quickly. Thanks

I think the average time is about 90 minutes from when you sit to when you are done.
Remember it is a "show" as well. But the bottom line is you can really not speed it up much other than by skipping dessert and leaving as soon as you finish your entree. Everyone's meal is cooked on the grill at the same time - there is no hurrying your order. If this sounds like a problem for you, I would look elsewhere.
To OP, we have teppan style restaurants near us that are no where near as nice as Teppan Edo. We go every trip. I think it is more authentic than the one near us. Fried Rice is Chinese, not Japanese and it is not offered at Teppan Edo. As Mickey Nickey describes, there are not the multitude of courses, soup, salad etc. offered.
But we love it.

 

[LuvLuvLuv]

For me TE is a not do, not because of the food...its great, but because of the value. Our local hibachi places are much better and much cheaper plus you get fried rice, appie shrimp, salad and soup all for one price. For instance DH orders the Buddah's Feast from our local place for $32 you get a filet, shrimp, lobster (or you can sub chicken for any of these), fried rice, appie shrimp, tons of veggies, soup and a salad...you would go broke trying to do this at TE in Epcot

Same here... he gets the chicken, filet and shrimp.... i get the filet and shrimp... if we feel fiesty we add a lobster tail. you get the salad, soup, shrimp appy, lots of veggies, fried rice for $32! I left TE hungry--which you should never do at a hibachi!!

 

[akhenaten]

For me TE is a not do, not because of the food...its great, but because of the value. Our local hibachi places are much better and much cheaper plus you get fried rice, appie shrimp, salad and soup all for one price. For instance DH orders the Buddah's Feast from our local place for $32 you get a filet, shrimp, lobster (or you can sub chicken for any of these), fried rice, appie shrimp, tons of veggies, soup and a salad...you would go broke trying to do this at TE in Epcot

This is why we decided to skip TE also!!

The last time we ate at one near home the chef was fantastic... couldn't have topped his "performance"

 

[Brian Noble]

I think it is more authentic than the one near us.

...to the extent anything essentially invented for the gaijin can be said to be "authentic"...

 

[kmedina]

I think the average time is about 90 minutes from when you sit to when you are done.
Remember it is a "show" as well. But the bottom line is you can really not speed it up much other than by skipping dessert and leaving as soon as you finish your entree. Everyone's meal is cooked on the grill at the same time - there is no hurrying your order. If this sounds like a problem for you, I would look elsewhere.
To OP, we have teppan style restaurants near us that are no where near as nice as Teppan Edo. We go every trip. I think it is more authentic than the one near us. Fried Rice is Chinese, not Japanese and it is not offered at Teppan Edo. As Mickey Nickey describes, there are not the multitude of courses, soup, salad etc. offered.
But we love it.

I cannot remember if the Hamada here has fried rice or not. We all prefer noodles to rice. My husband's family always teases my son about that anyway. He is half asian (through his Dad), but does not really eat rice. As long as the noodles are close to plain, he'll be fine.

 

[kmedina]

Honestly, it's overpriced Benihana with (maybe) more talented chefs. If you're looking to burn credits at Epcot you can do worse, and I think you get better value for the credit at lunch vs. dinner since a lot of the Epcot lunch options aren't as great as their dinners.

There is a Benihana here, but I have never been there. We'll have to check that out in the future.

For me TE is a not do, not because of the food...its great, but because of the value. Our local hibachi places are much better and much cheaper plus you get fried rice, appie shrimp, salad and soup all for one price. For instance DH orders the Buddah's Feast from our local place for $32 you get a filet, shrimp, lobster (or you can sub chicken for any of these), fried rice, appie shrimp, tons of veggies, soup and a salad...you would go broke trying to do this at TE in Epcot

I agree that I would not do it if I did not think it was a good value. We live in Vegas where most restaurants on/near the strip (like Hamada) are very expensive compared to other cities. For WDW, we always get the dining plan, so we do not pay much attention to cost. I have noticed that comparable restaurants are far cheaper there than here.

The average strip steakhouse with no alcohol and a full meal is about $260 with tip for two adults. The same meal at Narcossess last trip (with our son even there) was not even $200 (if we did not have the dining plan). It just depends on where you live for what you are used to. There are some quality places off-strip but most of them are on the strip. You can also find a few amazingly priced meals on the Strip but not usually for steakhouses. One exception to that is Mon Ami Gabi, which is half the price of the others but not half the taste. I realize Teppan Edo is not a steak house but only mentioned steakhouses, since I notice the biggest price difference there.

On our trip to NYC, we actually had plenty of money to spare with our food budget assuming it would cost more or the same as Vegas, only to find out it was a lot cheaper. Where else can you get an amazing tasting hot dog on the side of the road for $1.50?

 

[goofyintoronto]

There is a Benihana here, but I have never been there. We'll have to check that out in the future.

I agree that I would not do it if I did not think it was a good value. We live in Vegas where most restaurants on/near the strip (like Hamada) are very expensive compared to other cities. For WDW, we always get the dining plan, so we do not pay much attention to cost. >>I agree, we do the same. I have noticed that comparable restaurants are far cheaper there than here.

The average strip steakhouse with no alcohol and a full meal is about $260 with tip for two adults. The same meal at Narcossess last trip (with our son even there) was not even $200 (if we did not have the dining plan). It just depends on where you live for what you are used to>>> I agree. It totally depends on where you live and what your use to. . There are some quality places off-strip but most of them are on the strip. You can also find a few amazingly priced meals on the Strip but not usually for steakhouses. One exception to that is Mon Ami Gabi>>>I LOOOVE this restaurant! So yummy!, which is half the price of the others but not half the taste. I realize Teppan Edo is not a steak house but only mentioned steakhouses, since I notice the biggest price difference there.

On our trip to NYC, we actually had plenty of money to spare with our food budget assuming it would cost more or the same as Vegas, only to find out it was a lot cheaper. Where else can you get an amazing tasting hot dog on the side of the road for $1.50?