UPDATED September 26, 2026

Takumi-Tei brought fine signature dining to EPCOT’s Japan pavilion when it opened in 2019.

Takumi-Tei — which means “house of the artisan” — is inspired by Japan’s natural beauty. Guests are seated in one of five rooms inspired by a natural element: water, wood, earth, stone or washi paper. And the Disney website shares that “At Takumi-Tei, the beauty of Japan is also in its cuisine.”

Takumi-Tei currently features a prix-fixe menu which changes every three months along with the seasons in Japan.

Guests can reserve the exclusive Water Room, offering Private Dining for a group of up to 8 guests. Interested guests may reserve the room for $100 per party by emailing [email protected] or by calling (407) 827-8504. The Water Room includes a dedicated server.

Please be aware that Takumi-Tei is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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The Meal at Takumi-Tei

As the menu explains, omakase means “I leave it up to the chef.”

You will select from the following menu options:

• Kiku – The Omnivorous Course (full course starting at $250; semi course starting at $150, tax and gratuity not included)
• Hasu – The Vegetarian Course (full course starting at $250; semi course starting at $150, tax and gratuity not included)

The Kiku meal includes include Sushimi, Soups, a Wagyu Beef Roll, a selection of desserts, and more.

The Hasu meal includes plant-based plates like flesh yuba and pickled daikon, bamboo shoot tempura, nigiri sushi, plant-based desserts, and more.

Read A Full Review of the Plant-Based Omakase!

The servers here go above and BEYOND to make your meal perfect.

Service: Table Service, Signature/Fine Dining

Type of Food: Japanese

Location: EPCOT, World Showcase, Japan Pavilion

Disney Dining Plan: No

The Takumi-Tei Menu

Course 1: Ichijyu-Sansai

This course is served one-soup-two-dishes style. We had sea urchin chirashi sushi; deep-fried tofu with white miso soup; and tuna, avocado, and zucchini with ponzu jelly.

Course 2: Sashimi

The Sashimi course is four kinds of seasonal sashimi, with assorted garnish. Ours consisted of scallop, Japanese seabream, skipjack, and a fatty tuna. 

Course 3: Hassun

The third course is Hassun, which is seven kinds of seasonal small plates tailored by the chef. Our plate had yuba and salmon roe, shitake and spinach with tofu paste, egg cake, eel tail with a fermented paste made with rice vinegar, konnyaku with miso dengako, eel sushi, and salmon with seaweed broth and lime.

Course 4: Shiizakana

The Shiizakana course features Deep-Fried Japanese Wagyu Beef Shiso leaf Roll, Original Yellow Vinegar, Shiso flowers, Yuzu salt, key lime, Baked Flounder with Saikyo Miso, and Pickled celery.

Course 5: Onmono

This course offers two choices. We chose the Japanese wagyu beef and bamboo shoots with tortoiseshell sauce, maitake mushrooms, chopped myoga and chives, and dew ginger.

Course 6: Gohanmono

The next course is getting us ready to wind down the savory part of the meal with cooked conger eel nigirizushi with simmered sauce, wasabi, gari, and red miso soup.

Course 7: Macha and Kanmi

We made it to the dessert course. You’ll be given several choices. We went with the pumpkin blancmange.

A traditional Japanese tea service is also served with dessert.

Another review of Kiku – The Omnivorous Course can be found here!

Beverages include sake, Japanese whiskies, non-alcoholic cocktails, specialty cocktails, Japanese beer, and wine.

• Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo

• Kami

• Sakurajima

The Atmosphere at Takumi-Tei

Takumi-Tei means “House of the Artisan” in Japanese, so inside, you’ll find five beautiful rooms, each inspired by a natural element: water, wood, earth, stone, or washi paper.

We were seated in the wood room, which has some nods to the other elements in it.

Each room is a beautiful ode to Japanese craftsmanship.

There are no windows, but once you’ve stepped inside, it’s like you’ve left EPCOT and were magically transported to Japan. It’s completely stunning.

Reviews

August 2024: REVIEW: We Ate a $250 Meal in EPCOT and We’d Do It Again
December 2022: REVIEW: Come With Us to EPCOT’s Hidden (and Pricey!) Restaurant
May 2020: FULL REVIEW of the Takumi-Tei Chef’s Table Experience in Disney World!
July 2019: FULL REVIEW! NEW Takumi-Tei Restaurant in Epcot’s World Showcase!

Nosh or Not

Splurge at Takumi-Tei if…

You’re looking for a really special experience. Takumi-Tei is an omakase sushi restaurant, meaning it’s prix fixe and each dish is chosen by the chef. It’s essentially a tasting menu with dishes thoughtfully crafted.

You’re a really big sushi fan. We’re not kidding when we say that this experience offers some of the best sushi we’ve had outside of Japan. You’ll hardly believe you’re inside a Disney theme park when you dine here.

You want to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Going to Disney World for a special occasion is one thing, but if you really want to celebrate, Takumi-Tei offers an incredible meal that you won’t soon forget.

Skip this restaurant if…

You’re dining with young or active kiddos. There is an age restriction here of 8 years old and above, so it’s not the best option for families with younger children.

You want to eat somewhere casual that won’t break the bank. This restaurant is not casual, and it is very pricey. There are less expensive options in EPCOT.

You want to dine quickly so you can get back to the park. Expect to spend at least a couple of hours here. That can really eat into your day, so you’ll have to decide if that’s worth it to you!

Important Information

• Due to the longer meal time (about two hours), this may not be the place for more active children and better suits older children, couples, and adults. There is an age restriction here of 8 years old and above.
• Guests can reserve the exclusive Water Room, offering Private Dining for a group of up to 8 guests. Interested guests may reserve the room for $100 per party by emailing [email protected] or by calling (407) 827-8504. The Water Room includes a dedicated server.

Water Room Chef’s Table Review

Famous Dishes: Sushi Plate, Lobster Tempura, Sashimi (seasonal fish), Japanese A5 wagyu steak, Vegetable Tempura, Deep-fried tofu with white miso soup, Japanese wagyu beef and bamboo shoots, Japanese pumpkin blancmange

See all of the dining options at EPCOT HERE!

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