Disney4me Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got a TON of options. This is especially true if you find yourself heading into Disney’s Animal Kingdom, because the choices there are some of the best around the whole resort. Time to eat at Yak & Yeti! We recently stopped by Yak & Yeti in Animal Kingdom to see if this spot is just as good as it has been in the past, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth making a table service dining reservation during your trip? Let’s find out! Atmosphere As this restaurant is located in the Asia section of the park, you’ll notice a lot of Asian influence in the decor and design, and it’s beautiful! You’ll find multiple pieces of artwork, sculptures, and tchotchkes all around the lobby and the dining rooms, which span both the upstairs and downstairs sections — there’s certainly no shortage of seating. Decor in the restaurant While you’re dining here, unless it’s absolutely at peak hours, you’ll likely find some areas of the restaurant completely empty. Therefore, if you’re looking for a last-minute reservation during your park day, this is a great spot to look — especially if you use the Walk-up Waitlist function. Yak and Yeti Restaurant is run by a company named Landry’s, and they even offer a special membership to their select club, where you can get discounts at their restaurants along with priority seating. So many dining rooms! The main source of lighting inside the restaurant is lamp lighting, and paired with the wooden accents all over, it means this restaurant is a bit on the darker side. If you know you may have trouble with that, we recommend requesting a seat near a window and dining during the day. It’s a tad dark in here! But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?! Menu The menu here is very broad, but all of it has Asian influence to match the area of Animal Kingdom it’s in. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, and for an appetizer, you can grab the Pork Pot Stickers, Wok-Fried Green Beans, Pork Egg Rolls, and/or Firecracker Shrimp. Menu You’ll also find shareables on the menu, meals that are meant for two people, soups and salads, as well as noodles & bowls, specialties, wok, grilled items, and multiple sides to choose from. There are even numerous options for dessert, as well as a kids menu. Yak & Yeti And now, onto the main event — the food! Eats As a starter, we grabbed the Wok Fried Green Beans for $13.29, which are battered green beans with sweet Thai chili dipping sauce. While this wasn’t bad in any regard, we do feel like it’s a pretty standard, unexciting choice. If you really love green beans, especially fried ones (or you’re trying to get someone in your party to finally eat a vegetable), then this is a good choice, especially when paired with the dipping sauce, but overall, we do feel there are better options out there. Wok Fried Green Beans For a shareable, we chose the Kimchi Calamari for $16.99, which is a crispy battered medley of calamari & vegetables, kimchi dressing, and Bang Bang sauce. Now this absolutely stands out as an appetizer, as it’s a very unique spin on the dish! The calamari is completely covered in kimchi sauce in the best way, as the sauce isn’t too spicy — it lingers in the back of your throat a bit, but that’s all. It’s paired with the same sweet Thai chili dipping sauce as the green beans, which makes for a great combo, and we loved the fried jalapeños and vegetables, as they added a bit of freshness. The calamari itself is fried to perfection with a beautiful crunch. We were very impressed overall, so if you know you’re a calamari fan, this is one you can’t miss. Kimchi Calamari As for our entree, we grabbed the Chicken Tikka Masala for $28.78, which is boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and freshly ground herbs, cooked in a traditional Masala sauce, served with jasmine rice and garlic naan. Chicken Tikka Masala Now THIS is the star of the show! The rice is soft, seasoned, and a little bit salted, which goes very well with the curry sauce. The perfectly tender chicken is definitely hot with lots of spice, but it’s calmed down a bit with the rice and pita bread. The mixture of both just creates a fantastic, flavorful experience. However, if you can’t handle spice, this will NOT be the dish for you, because after a few bites, it really starts to get to you. If you do love spice? This will be a highlight of your trip. Nosh or Not This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if… You’re in the mood for some Asian food. This restaurant has a delicious selection of Asian eats, and it’s the only Table Service spot in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom. It’s worth the time a table service restaurant takes, in our eyes! You want a relaxing midday meal. There are quite a few places where you can enjoy a chill meal at Animal Kingdom, and this spot definitely makes that list! Between the lighting, the vast amount of space, and the area of the park it’s in, it’s a great place to recharge. You’re taking advantage of an exclusive discount. This spot is run by a company named Landry’s, and they even offer a special membership to their select club, where you can get discounts on their restaurants. Your server may give you a brochure, but if not, it’s worth asking about if you aren’t already a member — who doesn’t like to save money? You should skip this Disney World spot if… You can’t commit to a reservation. If you just want a taste of Yak & Yeti, you can get that at the quick service location of the same name! You want the BEST and/or most iconic food in Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom is known for its incredible Quick Service restaurants and snack stands. If you’re more of a snacker, or it’s your first visit, it might be better to do smaller meals throughout the day. We’re big fans of the Cheeseburger Pods at Satu’li Canteen and the Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Pulled Pork at Flame Tree Barbecue. Overall Yak & Yeti is a fantastic spot to have a relaxing meal that certainly won’t leave you disappointed, but it definitely may not be everyone’s cup of tea. We recommend really looking at the menu ahead of time and seeing if you and your party will enjoy the eats. If so, book that reservation! Yak & Yeti In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! 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