Italian hot sandwich from Earl of Sandwich located in Downtown...

Italian hot sandwich from Earl of Sandwich located in Downtown Disney.

Pork dumplings tossed in garlic-ginger sauce...

Pork dumplings tossed in garlic-ginger sauce & honey-coriander chicken wings from ‘Ohana during dinner located in Disney’s Polynesian Resort.

Macaron à la fleur d’ Oranger – Orange blossom macaron with...

Macaron à la fleur d’ Oranger – Orange blossom macaron with white chocolate ganache from Fleur de Lys located in the France pavilion available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

Freshly baked potato and cheddar cheese biscuit with smoked...

Freshly baked potato and cheddar cheese biscuit with smoked salmon tartare & Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee from the Buttercup Cottage located in the UK pavilion, available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

Harissa chicken kebab with couscous salad from Taste of...

Harissa chicken kebab with couscous salad from Taste of Marrakesh located in the Morocco Pavilion available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

Piggylicious cupcake - bacon cupcake with maple frosting and...

Piggylicious cupcake - bacon cupcake with maple frosting and pretzels from The Smokehouse, located in the American Adventure, available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

A Review of Yak and Yeti at Disney's Animal Kingdom

By: Nick

Located in Disney's Animal Kingdom's Asia section is perhaps one of the most beautifully themed restaurants in all of Walt Disney World, Yak & Yeti.

As with almost everything in WDW, there is a back story.
Yak & Yeti is a house owned by a wealthy merchant who has fallen on hard times. To supplement his income, he has converted his home into an establishment that well-to-do travelers might seek out in India. It is filled with items collected by the owner and his family on their travels throughout Southeast Asia.

You can spend plenty of time just looking at all the incredible items scattered throughout.

My favorite dining area is on the second floor. We request a table by the window overlooking the courtyard, making it a great place to people watch as you enjoy your meal.

My wife and I ate here during it's opening week in 2007, and the food quality has not slipped a bit in the ensuing years.

On our most recent trip, my wife and I both ordered the same dish, the Chicken Lo Mein - Lo mein noodles, carrots, cabbage, green onions and bean sprouts. Served with chicken $17.99.

Yes, you can get Chicken Lo Mein at any Chinese restaurant, but this is the best either of us has ever had! Perfectly cooked chicken, noodles and vegetables. I could go for some right now!

On past trips we've had the Baby Back Ribs – slow-roasted ribs, hoisin BBQ sauce, chicken fried rice, sweet chili slaw: $25.99.

The ribs are very tender, and the spice tangy, but by no means overwhelming. The fried rice is amazing.

 
Crispy Mahi Mahi - filet of mahi mahi, Japanese bread crumbs, Cantonese sweet and sour sauce, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables: $23.99.

The mahi mahi is crispy on the outside, yet light, flaky and juicy inside. The chili sauce is lightly spicy and the vegetables are always fresh.

Duck with Anandapur Glaze – roasted half duckling, orange wasabi glaze, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables: $23.99.

The duck was delicious, and the sauce a perfect compliment.

Yak & Yeti is owned by Landry's Inc., which also owns the Rainforest Cafe and T-Rex Restaurants located at Walt Disney World, and they do not accept the Tables in Wonderland Card, but do give a 10% to Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members at lunch and dinner.


Portions of this article were originally published on the Tips From the Disney Divas and Devos Blog, where Nick is a contributing writer, as well as the Disney Musings Blog, which Nick co writes with his wife, Barbie, and friends.

Breakfast sandwich with a side of potatoes available at the...

Breakfast sandwich with a side of potatoes available at the Pepper Market located in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

Pork and apple sausage roll with house-made piccalilli...

Pork and apple sausage roll with house-made piccalilli from Buttercup Cottage located in the UK pavilion available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

Caprese Push-Pop available in Intermissions Café at the Festival...

Caprese Push-Pop available in Intermissions Café at the Festival Center during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. (note: This is was the cheapest snack I found, it was only a $1 & while it was only two bites, it was delicious.)

Vegetable spring rolls from Lotus House located in the China...

Vegetable spring rolls from Lotus House located in the China pavilion available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

Watermelon salad with pickled onions, BW Farm baby arugula, feta...

Watermelon salad with pickled onions, BW Farm baby arugula, feta cheese and balsamic reduction from Florida Fresh available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

Shrimp and stone ground grits with andouille sausage, sweet...

Shrimp and stone ground grits with andouille sausage, sweet corn, tomatoes and cilantro from Florida Fresh available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.

Eggplant “Scallop” from Urban Farm Eats available during the...

Eggplant “Scallop” from Urban Farm Eats available during the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival.