This summer, Epcot’s Japan pavilion will welcome a new signature restaurant: Takumi-Tei!
Takumi-Tei ©Disney
The new restaurant’s name and some initial details were announced a few weeks ago. But today brings more information on this upcoming dining experience thanks to a new page on the Disney World website.
Though the restaurant’s page does not currently list a menu or the option to make Advance Dining Reservations, it does reveal a bit more about the setting which guests will be dining in.
Takumi-Tei concept art ©Disney
Or perhaps I should say “settings,” as the site reveals that guests will dine in one of 5 rooms inspired by naturals elements: water, wood, earth, stone or washi paper. The Chef’s Table, which will feature an exclusive menu, will be located in the Water Room, a space designed to “immerse diners in a tranquil setting that reflects the balance between nature and Japanese art.”
It is also shared that “Every area will feature beautiful, handcrafted works of art honoring the element that brought it to life.” (As previously announced, Takumi-Tei is Japanese for “house of the artisan.”)
Takumi-Tei Construction
Japan’s beauty will be “featured both in its art and in its cuisine.” The page reminds that Takumi-Tei will offer “creatively prepared, Japanese-inspired dishes from a multicourse tasting menu, featuring a traditional Japanese tea service.”
Takumi-Tei Construction
Interested guests will want to note that Disney provides the Dress Code for guests, with the minimum dress code required and dressier attire welcome. The minimum dress code is as follows, according to the Disney World website:
“Men must wear khakis, slacks or dress shorts and collared shirts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Sport coats are optional.
Women must wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses or dress shorts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition.
Not permitted are tank tops, flip-flops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.”
Again, booking is not yet open for Takumi-Tei, and an opening date has not yet been announced. But we’ll be keeping you posted here!
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They post the same dress code at Yachtsman Steakhouse and many of the guests don’t comply. It’s really rather rude of them. Especially since Yachtsman Steakhouse isn’t even inside a theme park like this new restaurant is.
Same experience as DebC, but at California Grill. I saw two young adult ladies with torn shorts last month. I would like to see Disney enforce the dress code. There was no gray area here.
Dress code inside the park feels like a stretch, however, especially if it’s very hot. I don’t object to their requiring it, however.
According to the Disney page, dining plans aren’t accepted. Does this mean we’ll have another restaurant at the Victoria and Albert level?
Small size from what I can tell if all the rooms are the same as the water room picture, 8 chairs, times 5 rooms = limits attendance to 40 I like eating at Disney, but I am not going to dress up and go to the parks just for dinner.
Unless the menu is really spectacular, I don’t see my self eating there. I really had hoped that the new restaurant would bring some more wonderful food to the park, but I am afraid that if it manages to accomplish that, it may be too expensive for my participation.
Nicole, it’s likely that the contract between Takumi-Tei and Disney for DDP just hasn’t been confirmed yet. We’ll keep watch, though, and report either way!
Yes, the “dress up to eat in the parks” thing is a stumbling block for us, as it’s unlikely that we’ll want to return to our room to change/clean up then go back to the park for dinner. The only time in recent memory that we did this was for Monsieur Paul, and it was kind of a pain. Nevertheless, with a Japan-obsessed teen in my family, I’m sure we’ll be giving this a try on our next trip.
DebC, I agree about Yachtsman! It is frustrating. And there seems to be inconsistent enforcement by restaurants. The first time we ate at Jiko was as part of the Wanyama Safari. My husband had on a baseball cap because we were outdoors for the safari, and he was asked to remove it when we came in for dinner.
Shayne, how about using the lockers at Epcot? We did this for going from Magic Kingdom to CA Grill. Not as good as going back for a shower, but paper towels in the restroom can help for some light clean up.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/locker-rentals/
When will reservations open for this new restaurant? We are barrelling down on our 180 day ADRs, but two are not accepting reservations yet. Since our days are planned to minimize steps (I have a disability but do not yet need to use a scooter, so prefer to avoid that as long as I can), planning is essential. Any update/info appreciated.
Also, in response to the dress code, it isn’t really that hard to dress decently for the whole day, IMO.
Joan, no word yet. We’ll be watching and update as soon as we know!