One Of Our Favorite Disney World Restaurants Is Hosting A SUSHI SHOWDOWN!

Calling all sushi lovers who are on their Disney World vacation! You’re going to want to hear about this.

Morimoto Asia Street Food

The Sushi Showdown is coming to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs, and it’s bringing together some of the most talented sushi chefs in the city to see who will take home the gold. The Orlando sushi scene is only a couple of months away, and we have the details for you.

Some of the top Orlando chefs will be heading to Morimoto Asia for a sushi showdown. Each chef will create both a signature sushi with rice and a cooked small plate using the same featured fish. The showdown will take place on September 21st. Session one will be from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and session two will be from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

Dining room near the open kitchen

At the event, you can vote for your favorite dish! Taste the creations and decide who deserves the gold award. The experience will also include an add-on beverage package including sake pairings from Dassai, Hakkaisan, Kubota, Nanbu Bijin, and Soto.

Morimoto Asia

You’ll be able to cast your vote with a gold coin, enjoy entertainment from the DJ, and attend the live auction with 100% of the proceeds going to Give Kids the World. Give Kids the World is a nonprofit resort providing cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families.

Morimoto Asia

If you’re interested in the experience, general admission is $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For a limted VIP spot, it’s $700 per booth up to 4 guests, plus tax and gratuity. You can also get the $25 beverage package as an add-on.

Morimoto Asia

The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your trip with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation.

If you’re a sushi lover, this might be the event for you this fall. For more news and updates for everything happening at Disney World, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog.

How Much Money Should You Really Budget For the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!

WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.

Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.

Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!

Is this an experience you want to check out? Let us know in the comments!