Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen - EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen returns for its sixth EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays in 2023. Previously, it was known as Hokkaido Holiday Kitchen in 2017. “Please your palate with festive dishes and drinks from the Land of the Rising Sun.” The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays takes place November 24 – December 30, 2023.

Menu for Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Food:

Sushi Tree: Sushi Roll with Krab Meat and Cream Cheese topped with Aonori Seaweed, Ikura Salmon Roe and Spicy Mayonnaise – $7.50
New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in a Hot Dashi Soup with Yuzu, Shrimp Tempura, and Chopped Green Onion – $8.50
🆕 Sweet Potato Mochi Cake: Gooey Sweet Potato Mochi Cake with Purple Sweet Potato Cream, Strawberry, Black Sugary Syrup and Sesame Seeds – $6.50

Beverages:

*Price per bottle is an average price of the spirit at your local liquor store.

Ichigo Milk Boba: Cranberry and Yuzu Cream drink featuring Japanese Calpico Soft Drink and Popping Strawberry Boba Pearls (Non-Alcoholic) – $7.00
Japanese Christmas Punch: Shōchū, Plum Wine, Cranberry and Lemon – $8.25
Choya Sparkling Plum Wine ($19/bottle) – $8.25
Sapporo Premium Beer (4.9% ABV) – $5.00 for 6 oz., $9.50 for 12 oz.

The Sushi Tree returns, replacing tempura with Aonori seaweed, while the New Year Celebration Soba has removed the Kamaboko fish cake from the recipe. Meanwhile, the wine and beer are throwbacks, as the Choya Sparkling Plum wine last appeared in 2021, while the Sapporo Premium Beer was last seen in 2020.

Photos of Menu Items for Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Sushi Tree: Sushi Roll with Krab Meat and Cream Cheese topped with Aonori Seaweed, Ikura Salmon Roe and Spicy Mayonnaise – $7.50

sushi tree 1 — Sushi Tree: Sushi Roll with Krab Meat and Cream Cheese topped with Aonori Seaweed, Ikura Salmon Roe and Spicy Mayonnaise – $7.50

This was delicious! The tree shape gives it a very Christmassy feel. The cream cheese balances out the sushi, while the boba tastes like soy sauce. They explode in your month. It’s a basic sushi roll, but it’s elevated with the spicy mayo and the presentation is adorable. This one’s a winner.

New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in a Hot Dashi Soup with Yuzu, Shrimp Tempura, and Chopped Green Onion – $8.50

2023 foth shi wasu holiday kitchen food 0746 — New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in a Hot Dashi Soup with Yuzu, Shrimp Tempura, and Chopped Green Onion – $8.50

Our resident Japanese reporter had a lot to say about this dish, including the fact that there was too much flour used in the tempura. The noodles also weren’t up to par and were overcooked. Our American reporter didn’t mind the dish, but noted it was nothing special.

NEW Sweet Potato Mochi Cake: Gooey Sweet Potato Mochi Cake with Purple Sweet Potato Cream, Strawberry, Black Sugary Syrup and Sesame Seeds – $6.50

2023 foth shi wasu holiday kitchen food 0739 — Sweet Potato Mochi Cake: Gooey Sweet Potato Mochi Cake with Purple Sweet Potato Cream, Strawberry, Black Sugary Syrup and Sesame Seeds – $6.50

Our Japanese reporter says that this isn’t a traditional Japanese dessert, and thought that the cake was rather oily. The rest of our reporters agreed the cake was bland with an unappealing texture. It was colorful though and we liked the addition of the strawberry.

Ichigo Milk Boba: Cranberry and Yuzu Cream drink featuring Japanese Calpico Soft Drink and Popping Strawberry Boba Pearls (Non-Alcoholic) – $7.00

shi-wasu-festival-of-the-holidays-2020-3 — Ichigo Milk Boba: Cranberry and Yuzu Cream drink featuring Japanese Calpico Soft Drink and Popping Strawberry Boba Pearls (Non-Alcoholic) – $7.00

This is a very cranberry-forward drink that mixes well with the yuzu. The popping bobas are a nice touch. It’s light, fruity, and very sweet. The whipped cream on top didn’t even melt, somehow—it stayed intact the entire time. The only drawback is that it’s small, but this would be great for kids.

Japanese Christmas Punch: Shōchū, Plum Wine, Cranberry and Lemon – $8.25

japanese christmas punch 1 — Japanese Christmas Punch: Shōchū, Plum Wine, Cranberry and Lemon – $8.25

This is a very plum wine-forward drink. It has a light lemon flavoring in the background, which helps make it very easy to drink. It tastes more like a refresher, and we would like to get it over ice if the opportunity arose. There’s not a ton of alcohol taste in it, but we would get this again.

Choya Sparkling Plum Wine ($19/bottle) – $8.25

Drizly describes this plum wine as “the perfect balance of sparkling wine and tart Japanese ume [a plum-like fruit], with backnotes of citrus and white peach.”

Sapporo Premium Beer (4.9% ABV) – $5.00 for 6 oz., $9.00 for 12 oz.

Sapporo describes their Premium Beer as “a refreshing lager with a crisp, refined flavor and a clean finish. The perfect beer to pair with any meal and any occasion.”

Location of Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen is located adjacent to the Japan Pavilion on World Showcase Promenade. You can find it at number 17 on the map below.

More Information

Check out our review of the offerings from Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen here!
All of our 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays coverage is available from our landing page at wdwnt.holiday!
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