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Morimoto Asia coming to 'The Landing' district of Disney Springs in 2015
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WDWtraveler
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Photo update as of Thursday, September 24. A temporary opening in the construction wall leading to the entrance of Morimoto Asia has appeared across from Raglan Road. Seen here blocked by boxed planters, this will probably be used for invited guest/soft openings until the construction wall is removed next week. Seating on the outdoor second level has been installed, with covered umbrellas (white covers). STK construction appears in the background.
JohnWD
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There was a hostess standing there yesterday. I asked when it will be open and she said September 30. I was hoping she would tell me to come right on in!
It has been really tight getting done by Sep 30, so I don't expect any soft opens. Media night is the 29, with guests on the 30.
LL2WDW
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There haven't been soft openings, but they've already had test nights. Lots of photos on Instagram of people dining inside.
Yes lots of test meals with cast.
LL2WDW
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It looks amazing inside! Can't wait to see it for myself (and to see how different it looks from Mannequins).
Jon81uk
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Maybe its because I am living in London, but there is nothing exciting about that menu. Why is Fillet steak even on there, its not an asian dish! (rhetorical question, I know its on there as some people will always want steak no matter where they eat).
I love some of the asian food chain restaurants we have over here such as Wagamama (http://www.wagamama.com/our-menu) or Busaba (http://www.busaba.com/food) which offer great Japanese and Thai food and a combo of these sorts of menus is closer to what I was expecting.
hpyhnt 1000
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I sort of agree. What's there is fine, but nearly all the entrees seem "safe" for lack of a better term. I expected a bit more creativity from something bearing Morimoto's name. His Philadelphia restaurant menu is more in line with what I thought we'd see for the Disney Springs location.
http://www.morimotorestaurant.com/dinner.pdf
Next Big Thing
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Maybe this shows what he thinks of the Orlando crowd...
Jon81uk
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Yes that is a much more exciting menu, but comes across as more of a signature restaurant.
Maybe the Orlando location should have done same as Wolfgang Puck on the West Side, with a regular menu and then an "upstairs" signature dining experience with a menu similar to the Philadelphia one.
That way those that want the more interesting dishes can get them as well as those people who just want family safe asian food.
I would imagine a lot of the menu is coming from Patina who will be operating it. They have a lot of experience with WDW diners - with the operations in Epcot.
Remember this is an opening day menu, and may well get tweaked as time goes on. I think there is enough on the menu to satisfy those wanting something a little different, and enough there for those who want something safe. We'll find out next week how good it is
Remember this is an opening day menu, and may well get tweaked as time goes on. I think there is enough on the menu to satisfy those wanting something a little different, and enough there for those who want something safe. We'll find out next week how good it is
Mickey_777
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All a creative menu means is that folks will either not order certain items and/or return them once they don't like the food. The menu looks good to me. In the vein of something like a PF Changs which we love.
Otterhead
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Having eaten at Morimoto Philadelphia, I'm very surprised how unadventurous this menu is. I'm sure it'll be tasty enough, but the majority of the dishes here are definitely in the PF Changs vein. That's not what I expect from an Iron Chef whose sushi and Japanese entrees are some of the most creative and interesting things I've ever ordered in a restaurant. Sure, for a theme park crowd it makes sense to have things like orange chicken and steak on the menu, but a few Morimoto-style signature Japanese entrees would be nice.
TomHendricks
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Is there a kids menu?
I understand there will be.
Let's be honest- is he wrong?
Next Big Thing
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Not at all... especially considering the size of the restaurant. It's the safe way to go for any tourist destination tbh. Again though, when you have a restaurant this size and you are serving Asian cuisine (something not all American's eat), you need to appeal to the masses as much as possible.