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🌸 Inside the New Takumi‑Tei Spring Menu at EPCOT


🏯 A Fresh Season of Flavor at EPCOT’s Most Elegant Dining Experience

Takumi‑Tei, nestled inside EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion, has launched its brand‑new Spring Omakase Menu, and it’s one of the most beautifully crafted dining experiences at Walt Disney World. This two‑hour, chef‑guided culinary journey blends storytelling, artistry, and seasonal Japanese flavours in a way that feels both intimate and unforgettable.

Gourmet dishes on elegant plates: beef with greens, pink fish with garnish, and a dessert with floral topping. Artful presentation.

🌿 What Makes Takumi‑Tei Special?

Takumi‑Tei translates to “House of the Artisan,” and the restaurant lives up to its name. Guests dine in one of five themed rooms — Water, Wood, Earth, Stone, or Washi Paper — each designed to reflect natural Japanese elements. Every detail, from the chairs to the coasters, contributes to the immersive atmosphere.


🍽️ The Spring Omakase Menu: Course‑by‑Course Highlights

The Spring menu is inspired by renewal, delicate flavours, and seasonal ingredients. Guests can choose the full omakase, a vegetarian omakase, or a semi‑course menu.

🥣 Course One: Ichiju Sansai — A Trio of Spring Bites

This opening course sets the tone with fresh, elegant flavours:

  • Kombu‑cured Sea Bream with edible gold leaf

  • Lightly Fried Tofu in silken white miso broth

  • Salmon Roe & Spring Vegetables with silver leaf

Ichiju Sansai spring trio featuring sea bream, tofu miso soup, and spring vegetables at Takumi‑Tei

🐚 Course Two: Chilled Seasonal Appetizer

Served in a real clamshell, this visually stunning dish includes:

  • Charcoal‑Grilled Razor Clam

  • Tataki‑Style Spanish Mackerel

  • Sea urchin, wasabi jelly, edible blossoms

A vegetarian version swaps in seasonal vegetables with wasabi jelly.

Gourmet dish on a large shell with vibrant garnishes on a golden plate, set against a dark background, creating an elegant presentation.

🌸 Course Three: Spring Hanami Hassun Platter

This course is pure springtime on a plate — adorned with cherry blossoms and filled with small, artful bites.

Omnivore highlights include:

  • Saikyo miso‑grilled flounder

  • Horse mackerel sushi

  • Squid & greens with sesame dressing

  • Traditional tamagoyaki

Vegetarian options feature:

  • Char‑grilled daikon with yuzu miso

  • Spinach temari sushi

  • Grilled eggplant with amber jelly

Takumi‑Tei Spring Hanami Hassun platter with cherry blossom accents

🍲 Course Four: Simmered Dish

A comforting, aromatic bowl featuring:

  • Lightly coated greenling

  • Lotus root dumpling

  • Petal‑carved daikon

  • Seasonal greens with plum sauce

A bowl of elegant Japanese soup with white fish, green bean, lemon zest, tofu, and red garnish, set against a dark background.

🥩 Course Five: The Main Dish — Wagyu Heaven

Choose from:

  • Crisp Tempura Japanese Black Wagyu

  • Char‑Grilled Wagyu Sirloin (upgrade option)

  • White Shrimp Tempura

  • Vegetarian deep‑fried vegetable skewers

The char‑grilled wagyu sirloin is melt‑in‑your‑mouth perfection, paired with sakura‑infused mashed potatoes.

Char‑grilled Japanese Wagyu sirloin with sakura mashed potatoes at Takumi‑Tei

🍚 Course Six: Rice Course

A light, traditional pairing:

  • Pressed eel sushi with shredded egg

  • Spinach and silken tofu in red miso soup

  • A charming origami hat as a keepsake

Grilled eel on rice wrapped in green leaves in a wooden box, placed on a black and gold tray. Paper decoration in foreground.

🍵 Course Seven: Dessert & Tableside Matcha

The finale includes hand‑whisked matcha and three seasonal sweets:

  • Strawberry baked cheesecake

  • House‑made strawberry daifuku

  • Sakura mochi with crystal jelly

Strawberry baked cheesecake at Takumi‑Tei

🍶 Beverage Pairings

Takumi‑Tei offers curated wine and sake pairings, plus cocktails and imported Japanese still and sparkling water. Each pairing is designed to enhance the flavours of the omakase.

Pink cocktail with ice in a glass, garnished with a red strawberry and edible flowers. Set against a dark background.

🎎 Final Thoughts: A Must‑Do for Disney Foodies

Takumi‑Tei’s Spring Omakase is one of EPCOT’s most elevated dining experiences — thoughtful, artistic, and full of seasonal storytelling. Whether you’re celebrating or simply craving something extraordinary, this is a meal worth savouring.

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