Japan, one of the 11 World Showcase countries, has been a presence at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since the very beginning in 1996. This year’s 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival takes place July 27 – November 18, 2023.
Menu for the Japan Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Food:
- Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables, and Teriyaki Sauce – $7.50
- 🆕 Fire Taiko Roll: Sushi Roll with Spicy Tuna, Cucumber and Pickled Daikon Radish served with Spicy Sauce – $8.00
- 🆕 Beef Wa-Gyu Don: Traditional Japanese Rice Bowl with American Wagyu Beef over Steamed White Rice – $9.75
Beverages:
- 🆕 Sake Passion Cocktail – $8.75
- 🆕 Moon on the Water Sake ($20/bottle) – $15.00
- 🆕 Brew Hub Momo Amber Ale, Lakeland, FL – $5.50 for 6 oz., $10.00 for 12 oz.
Photos of Menu Items from the Japan Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables, and Teriyaki Sauce – $7.50
Inside of this delicately prepared bao bun is a good amount of shredded chicken tossed in a sweet teriyaki sauce. The menu description says there’re vegetables in there, but there’s far more chicken than vegetables—and that’s a good thing! There’s a lot of value here in the relatively large portion for the price, especially in EPCOT Festival terms. It’s a tasty and safe bet for this year’s festival.
*NEW* Fire Taiko Roll: Sushi Roll with Spicy Tuna, Cucumber and Pickled Daikon Radish served with Spicy Sauce – $8.00
This is basically Americanized sushi, but we’ve had worse. Still, there is way too much radish, compared to the ratio of the fish. The texture’s also too crunchy. it doesn’t overpower the flavor, but it just doesn’t match the consistency that should be in this roll. Rounding out the “too much” parade is the excessive amount of cucumber. It comes with a spicy mayo, which tasted a lot better with the roll. It helps make it more tolerable. Over all, it’s not bad, but it’s just not a standout item.
*NEW* Beef Wa-Gyu Don: Traditional Japanese Rice Bowl with American Wagyu Beef over Steamed White Rice – $9.75
This tastes like the food from Katsura Grill. It has a sweet and salty flavor. The beef is like high-quality McDonald’s hamburger meat, over some well-cooked white rice. Without reservation. we can say that we actually really like this dish. It’s definitely not traditional Japanese food, but it tastes good.
*NEW* Sake Passion Cocktail – $8.75
This drink is tart and sweet but it’s really pleasant. The flavors hide the alcohol well. It’ll probably put you on the floor if you drink a few of them, but it’s super enjoyable.
*NEW* Moon on the Water Sake ($20/bottle) – $15.00
From Vine Connections: “A fruity nose of lime and melon with bold hints of fennel, white pepper and allspice. The flavors gravitate to ripe cantaloupe and anise while the minerality from the soft water is evident in the finish.”
Location of the Japan Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The Japan Global Marketplace is logically located adjacent to the Japan Pavilion on World Showcase Promenade. You can find it at number 23 on the map below.
More Information
- REVIEW: Japan Marketplace Offers New Sake Cocktail, Spicy Tuna Sushi, and More for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- All of our 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival coverage is available from our landing page at https://wdwnt.wine!
- Previous coverage:
- REVIEW: Spicy Salmon Donburi and Yuzu Lemon Drop Make a Refreshing Meal in Japan at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- REVIEW: Japan Brings Decent, But Unremarkable New Seafood Options and a Strange Cocktail to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021
- REVIEW: Japan Brings Delicious Donburi and a Fresh Sushi Flower Pot at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020
- PHOTOS: Japan Booth Replaces Tempura Donburi with Teriyaki Chicken Bun for the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020
- REVIEW: Japan at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019
- REVIEW: Japan at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2018
- VIDEO: Food & Wine Review, The Price is Right Force Friday Edition and More on WDW News Tonight 2017
- TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (9/21/16) – Food & Wine 2016 Review, Goodbye Stitch, & The Price is Right
- All-New WDW News Today: The Radio Show Tonight (10/01/15) Food and Wine Review ETC.
- Full Epcot Food & Wine Festival Review and We Play The Price is Right, Tonight (9/25/14) on WDWNT: The Radio Show
- The Japan Pavilion at other festivals:
- REVIEW: Creamy Shrimp Udon Joins Frushi and More Available at Hanami for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
- REVIEW: Goshiki Returns with New Rainbow Katsu Sando, Ichigo Daifuku and More for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Returns with Sushi Tree, Mochi Cake and More for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays