Are you a fan of sushi? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out the Japan booth at this year’s Food and Wine Festival.
In fact, it’s one of our “not to miss” choices here in Japan, along with the Kochi Lemon Drop cocktail that was also very, very good.
Quick sidenote: we noticed on one evening that even though this booth was listed to remain open until the end of the night, it started closing about 20 minutes before the rest of the park. The reason for closing early remains unclear, but, either way, if this is on your to-do list, make sure you visit well before closing time just in case (as you should with everything else that’s at the top of your list).
Here’s everything you need to know about the Japan booth, including reviews, photos, and our must-trys.
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Overview
Location: Near the Japan Pavilion
Nearby booths: Hops & Barley, The Rotunda Bistro, Tangierine Café
Nearby seating locations: Standing tables in the Japan pavilion, inside and outside of Tangierine Café, in the American pavilion (outside or inside the rotunda where there are tables and A/C)
Not to miss: Kochi Lemon Drop, Spicy Hako Sushi (Spicy Tuna and Salmon served Box-style with Red Tempura Crunch and Volcano Sauce)
Japan Booth Menu
Food
| Our Rating | Menu Item | Price | Special Diet | Disney Dining Plan Snack? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7/5 | Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables, and Teriyaki Sauce | $6.50 | N/A | |
| 3/5 | Tempura Shrimp Sando: Crunchy Shrimp served with Yuzu Crab, Green Onions, and Eel Sauce served on a Bun (new) | $6.75 | N/A | |
| 4.3/5 | Spicy Hako Sushi: Spicy Tuna and Salmon served Box-style with Red Tempura Crunch and Volcano Sauce (new) | $6.50 | N/A |
Beverages
| Our Rating | Menu Item | Price | Made with Alcohol? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3/5 | Kochi Lemon Drop: Vodka, Yuzu, and Lemon Juice garnished with a Lemon Jelly (new) | $8.00 | Yes |
| 2.3/5 | Ozeki Platinum Sake: Junmai Daiginjo (Refreshingly Dry with a Fruity Flavor) (new) | $7.50 | Yes |
| 3.3/5 | Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Urayasu Rice Lager, Orlando, FL (new) | $5.00 (6 oz.) / $9.50 (12 oz.) | Yes |
Photos & Reviews
Teriyaki Chicken Bun
A steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables, and a teriyaki sauce.
Price: $6.50
Special Diets: N/A
Rating: 2.7/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Good proportions of bun to filling. Unfortunately, didn’t like the taste of the filling at all.
Heather: The filling in this bao bun was really good, but I worried I was eating my son. Thanks, Pixar.
Felicia: Dry bun with a mild chicken teriyaki stuffed inside. Not great.
Tempura Shrimp Sando
Crunchy tempura shrimp served with yuzu crab, green onions, and eel sauce on a bun.
Price: $6.75
Special Diets: N/A
Rating: 3/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Nicely flaky, eel sauce delicious, bun doesn’t add to the flavor. Could’ve gone without that part.
Felicia: The bread is dry and the shrimp, crab, and other toppings are very fishy tasting. Doesn’t taste fresh.
Spicy Hako Sushi
Spicy tuna and salmon served box-style with sushi rice, red tempura crunchies, and spicy volcano sauce.
Price: $6.50
Special Diets: N/A
Rating: 4.3/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Good proportion of fish to rice, delicious fish.
Heather: I really enjoy this flavor. Spicy without being too spicy.
Felicia: I really liked this. The volcano sauce has a nice amount of heat and the tuna and salmon are delicious.
Kochi Lemon Drop
A tart cocktail made with vodka, yuzu, and lemon juice garnished with a lemon jelly.
Price: $8.00
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 4.3/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Fantastic pop of lemon.
Heather: I loved this! So crisp and refreshing. Fantastic drink option.
Felicia: Delicious and tastes just like a lemon drop. You can definitely taste the vodka but in a good way.
Allyson: For a lemon drop, this is good. I love the lemon flavor.
Ozeki Platinum Sake
This Junmai Daiginjo sake by Ozeki Platinum Sake is refreshingly dry with a slight fruity flavor.
Price: $7.50
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 2.3/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Very light flavor. Maybe too light.
Heather: Hear me out…the end of this drink is missing. The flavor stops before I was ready.
Felicia: Don’t care for sake and I didn’t like this. Wouldn’t recommend unless you appreciate sakes.
Allyson: Not a sake fan and not a fan of this.
Urayasu Rice Lager
A Japanese-inspired lager brewed with rice that is made by Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. in Orlando, FL.
Price: $5.00 (6 oz.) / $9.50 (12 oz.)
Made with Alcohol?: Yes
Rating: 3.3/5
Our Thoughts
Shannon: Just ok.
Heather: Great light flavor! Yum.
Felicia: Interesting light beer. I liked it. Not a strong rice flavor.
Allyson: The more sips I had, the more I liked it.
Food & Wine Booth map
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Food & Wine Festival Booth links
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- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Joffrey’s
- Kenya – NEW!
- Lobster Landing – NEW!
- Mac & Eats – NEW!
- Mexico
- The Noodle Exchange – NEW!
- Refreshment Outpost
- Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® Cheese
- Rotunda Bistro – NEW!
- Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE®
- Spain
- The Swanky Saucy Swine – NEW!
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – NEW!
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Read more about this year’s Food & Wine Festival
Be sure to check out the following links to our Epcot Food and Wine Festival posts, where we provide all kinds of information, tips, and much more.
Here’s everything we’ve put together so far!
- 2021 Food & Wine Festival Map (interactive & with all our favorites)
- Complete Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival
- Our favorite Epcot Food & Wine booths
- Best seating areas at Food & Wine (with indoor and outdoor options)
- The best vegetarian options at this year’s Food & Wine Festival
- How we prepared for Epcot Food & Wine 2021
- Best values at Epcot Food and Wine 2021
- Best kid-friendly options at Epcot Food and Wine 2021
- 9 Epcot Food and Wine Tips to Help You Navigate the 2021 Festival
- PODCAST – Our favorite Food & Wine Festival Booths (with daily updates)