Originally Posted By wdwluver Has anyone ever eaten at the Yak & Yeti inside, not takeout, at the Animal Kingdom? We've done takeout & it's really good, but this year we want to eat in the dining room. Any reviews?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb We found the take out window to be OK, but really over-priced for what was mostly rice. So never again. However, I would definitely eat inside the restaurant again. The appetizer plater was very yummy, and the fried green beans are good too. I don't remember our entrees, but we enjoyed them.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 the fried green beans with the Thai chili dipping sauce were magnificent we sat inside- upstairs - window seat-- I highly recommend it
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<we sat inside- upstairs - window seat-- I highly recommend it>> That is where we sat last time we dined there... I agree without a doubt!
Originally Posted By smedley It's good to see the positive reviews, I will be having lunch at Yak and Yeti in a little over 2 weeks time
Originally Posted By vbdad55 my daughter had the seared Miso Salmon with Jasmine rice - Ihad Shrimp Lo Mein and my wife had the Mahi -- we were all more than satisfied. Service was good and again- those green beans to die for
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey We ate at Nine Dragons back in March, but our experience was quite opposite the ones that Dave and Trippy had. The food was terrible - VERY bland. I did not enjoy it at all. It was definitely the worst meal of the trip, and likely one of the worst meals I've ever had at WDW. We did try Le Cellier for the first time that trip (for lunch - didn't want to blow two dining credits for dinner) and the food was out of this world. Our sever was also fantastic - her name was Jill. It was definitely worth getting up at before the crack of dawn to make the reservation. I made our reservations for February and they include: Tony's Town Square Le Cellier (woohoo!) Grand Floridian Cafe (1st time) Liberty Tree Tavern (one my faves) The Plaza Whispering Canyon Cafe (1st time) Biergarten (1st time in YEARS) Les Chefs de France I am very excited about the Biergarten - haven't been in years and I've developed an affinity for German fare since my last visit. Also excited about Whispering Canyon. I've heard a lot of good things about it, and I'm anxious to finally visit the Wilderness Lodge.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I also have to second the endorsements for Sunshine Seasons food fair in the Land. LOVE it - probably the best quick service meals in WDW. The chicken caesar salad and turkey and meunster sandwich are excellent, and I love the dessert selection. We always hit it at least once per trip, if not more .
Originally Posted By elene Sunshine Seasons is far and away the best counter service meal at WDW (at least from all of the ones I've tried which is quite a few). I've been wanting to do a meal in the Magic Kingdom (besides Crystal Palace) but none of them looked all that great. Have you been to the Plaza Inn before? I almost booked that this year but decided to go with breakfast at 1900 Park Fare instead (never been there either but it seems to get good reviews). What do you get at Liberty Tavern (I can't remember if they serve more than just turkey or not). I might check those out this year to try a future visit.
Originally Posted By LacyBelle We enjoyed our meal at the Plaza Restaurant. They have soda fountain fare...burgers, sandwiches, and, of course, sundaes. Liberty Tree is also a great choice. They do offer your traditional Thanksgiving turkey meal for dinner, but have a more varied menu for lunch...including pot roast, pot pies, pasta, fish. Check out the menus at <a href="http://allears.net/menu/menus.htm" target="_blank">http://allears.net/menu/menus.htm</a>
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey We are big fans of the Plaza and Liberty Tree. They are both on our list of regular stops when at WDW. Every meal I've had at the Plaza has been excellent. It's basic fare, but they do it very well. Liberty Tree is also a fave for dinner (especially since it's now character-free). The salad with strawberry vinaigrette dressing is so yummy. I could eat the and be completely satisfied. Everything the serve is really good: roast, ham, turkey, dressing, mac and cheese and a veggie (usually green beans) and dessert. I look forward to visiting every trip.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 "We ate at Nine Dragons back in March, but our experience was quite opposite the ones that Dave and Trippy had" ---- ours were at Yak and Yeti in AK not 9 Dragons. Sorry to hear about the bad experience as since remodeling it had been getting pretty good reviews although I have not been there in quite a few years. As for Biergarten-- always good-- glad to have another German food fan
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<As for Biergarten-- always good-- glad to have another German food fan>> Oooooh yeah - love it! Brats and schnitzel and spaetzel, oh my!
Originally Posted By sjhym333 We have had nothing but great experiences at Nine Dragons, but I have heard other people say that the food wasn't great. One of the best things about Nine Dragons is that you can always get a table there. We have eaten at the new pizza place in Italy and both times had great meals. A friend recently told me that they have eaten at the new Mexican restaurant and while a little pricey said that that food was fantastic.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I also had a great meal at Via Napoli (the "Ugly But Good" dessert is exceptional!), but a woman I spoke to on the bus one evening said it was terrible. I think she was expecting "American" pizza; I really enjoyed my meal. Maybe that's why I didn't like Nine Dragons. My only exposure to Chinese food is American Chinese food. I just found it to be flavorless.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<We ate at Nine Dragons back in March, but our experience was quite opposite the ones that Dave and Trippy had. The food was terrible - VERY bland.>> Perhaps it was the particular dish you ordered. Last time there I had the Kung Pao Chicken. It is a favorite of mine, and I like it hot! When I order it from local Chinese take-out places I tell them I want it spiced like they would spice it for their Chinese customers. Nine Dragons did not disappoint. The menu warned that it was hot and spicy and it was! It was delicious... some of the best I've ever had. That leaves me wondering what you had that was so bland. The Kung Pao Chicken was sweat on your forehead, makes your nose run SPICY. It was GLORIOUS! Of course when I ordered it the waiter repeated the warning on the menu, and I told him hot and spicy was exactly the way I liked it. Maybe they “kicked it up a notch” for me. BAM! LOL
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Lol, I too had the Kung Bao chicken, and other than one place in London, it is closest to the time I had it in Hong Kong. Though my wife's honey sesame chicken was pretty good too.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Yes, I've also enjoyed the Honey Sesame Chicken at Nine Dragons... not as suited to my taste as the Kung Pao, but very enjoyable. Their Pot Stickers are also first rate!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I had the General Tso's chicken (done two ways - traditional and "Americanized"). I love General Tso's when I get it from my local Chinese place, but this one was just gross - both ways. My mom and sister both had the fried rice and they said it was ok, but I tasted it and I didn't like it. Le Cellier, though - mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. It lived up to the hype.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I've enjoyed Le Cellier in the past, but think it's popularity has brought pricing higher than the food justifies. I love the Beer Cheese soup and their steaks are usually well prepared. Last time I dined there I ordered the pork chop and it was cooked into oblivion. Dry and tasteless, it was a very unsatisfying meal… especially when I paid over $30 for a freaking pork chop! I don't know if it was just an off night, or was an example of some places feeling all pork needs to be extremely "well done". Although I wouldn't want to eat pork rare, medium is perfectly safe.
