Disney4me Posted Sunday at 04:00 PM Report Posted Sunday at 04:00 PM There are 83 priced dishes on this year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival menu right now, and if you wanted to order one of every single one, you’d be looking at a grand total of $585. Spain Full Spread Obviously nobody is walking World Showcase with that kind of budget (or that kind of stomach capacity), so instead of eating everything (like us — hey, it was research!), we figured out exactly which dishes are worth your money this year. Here’s our running Best of the Fest list, straight from our own reviews. There is a caveat here. Some of the festival booths are not opening until later in the festival so those are not yet included in this. Of course, when they do open, DFB will be there to try those dishes out and give you our honest reviews. Paleta de Moras — Mexico The new Paleta de Moras runs $7.00 — a Berry Ice Pop filled with Sweetened Condensed Milk and topped with Chili-Lime Seasoning. The berries were fresh, and this was so refreshing. It tasted more like natural fruit rather than a ton of sugar, which we really appreciated, and the seasoning on top created the most interesting flavor combo that was SO delicious. The most interesting part had to be the condensed milk in the center, which was so creamy and made this more fun than a normal popsicle. Paleta de Moras Croquetas de Jamón — Spain We grabbed the new Croquetas de Jamón made with saffron aïoli and shaved Jamón Serrano for $6.99, and these are so dang good we’re going to need two servings. The breading on the outside is seasoned perfectly, with a great, crispy exterior. The inside had a balance of cheese and ham and was absolutely creamy, with just enough acid to bring down the richness. Microgreens add a nice herbaceous element. Completely out of this world. Croquetas de Jamón Chocolate-Pistachio Cookie — Tangierine Cafe Wrap up your meal with the new Chocolate-Pistachio Cookie for $4.29 — basically a Dubai chocolate bar in cookie form. The center has a crunchy pistachio cream that’s salty and nutty, giving an amazing contrast against the sweet chocolate cookie. The cookie itself is soft, with pistachio pieces adding crunch and a strong pistachio flavor coming through from the filling. A must-try if you love pistachio — just grab some napkins, because it’s messy. Chocolate-Pistachio Cookie Seoul, South Korea: Bo Ssam Pork Poutine — La Poutinerie The specialty item at La Poutinerie is the brand-new Seoul, South Korea Bo Ssam Pork Poutine — French Fries, Cheese Curds, Bo Ssam Pork, Gochujang Gravy, Kimchi Pickles, Aïoli, and Sesame for $11.99. This was absolutely delicious. The sauce is fairly spicy, but mixed with everything else in the poutine, it isn’t overly spicy — the creamy white sauce and the cheese curds dial the heat back to create an awesome balance and a pleasant, peppery spice. Seoul, South Korea Bo Ssam Pork Poutine Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings — Gyozas of the Galaxy The Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings — Chicken Dumplings with Basil Pesto, Fonduta, Tomato Confit, and Balsamic for $5.99 — are firm with a strong bite. The basil pesto gives the chicken a slight earthy tone and balances out the dish, but it’s the fonduta that really takes this away, coating the dumplings in a rich, cheesy flavor. If you don’t like tomatoes, don’t fear this dish — you can barely taste them, and they mostly add to the firm texture and a little sweetness. Basil Pesto Chicken Dumplings Wiener Schnitzel — Germany The brand-new Wiener Schnitzel — a breaded veal cutlet featuring HEINZ Brauhaus Mustard, Warm Yukon Gold Potato Salad, Bacon, Watercress-Radish Salad, and Lemon for $7.29 — was absolutely incredible. It was so crispy and thin, and the veal was not dry at all. The mustard was super tangy and flavorful, adding the perfect kick without overwhelming the dish, and the light salad complemented the heaviness really well. The potatoes were soft without being mushy. One of our favorite items we tried all day. Wiener Schnitzel Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Baumkuchen — Connections Eatery The new Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Baumkuchen at Connections Eatery is $6.49, and it was hands-down one of the best things we tried at the festival. It tasted like a cake your grandma would make, with caramel apple thrown in the middle and topped with whipped cream — more of a fluffy, thick, vanilla layer cake than anything cheesecake-like. It’s pretty filling, but really good. Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Baumkuchen Brioche aux Épices Avec Une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages — France This spiced brioche with a three-cheese mornay filling is returning this year for $8.95. The brioche was extremely soft and fluffy, and the spice from both the brioche and the cheese made it feel like a higher-quality item. The cheese was super creamy and almost reminded us of the beloved Cheddar Bacon Soup in Canada. The ratio of cheese to bread is absolutely worth it. Brioche aux Epices Avec Une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli — Forest & Field Returning to Forest & Field is the Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli with brown butter vinaigrette, pecorino cheese, pomegranate seeds, and hazelnut praline — part of Emile’s Fromage Montage, for $5.49. Just like last year, we found these incredibly tender, with some nice caramelization from the butter topping. The ravioli is very soft and savory, which makes it satisfying to eat. Be sure to get some cheese and pomegranate in every bite — it’s absolutely a Best of the Fest pick. Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli Pão de Queijo — Brazil We knew this one wasn’t going anywhere. The Pão de Queijo, or Brazilian Cheese Bread, returns for $5.19 — a 30th Anniversary Legacy Item that also counts toward Emile’s Fromage Montage. It’s just as wonderful as always: fluffy, cheesy, gooey deliciousness wrapped up in a bite-sized treat. This is a Best of the Fest dish for us, year after year. We’re obsessed with it. Pão de Queijo Freshly Baked Carrot Cake — Milled & Mulled The Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing has had a few different homes at the festival over the years, but no matter where it lands, it usually winds up on our Best of the Fest list. This year it’s at Milled and Mulled for only $4.99. The cake is so moist, with the perfect amount of walnuts and carrot pieces — not so much that it affects the texture. The glaze on top is perfectly sweet without the cake itself being overwhelming. A must-do for anyone who loves carrot cake. Freshly Baked Carrot Cake Teriyaki Chicken Bun — Japan The returning Teriyaki Chicken Bun — a steamed bun filled with minced chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce for $8.00 — is the most palate-friendly pick on this list, great for anyone looking for familiar flavors. The inside is flavorful and savory, and the bun is as soft as a cloud. Teriyaki Chicken Bun Smoked Corned Beef — Flavors from Fire Returning to Flavors from Fire is the Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer cheese fondue for $6.49. This tends to be a festival favorite, and it’s still impressive this year: tender, flavorful corned beef atop house-made potato chips with a subtle hint of barbecue. Pickled onions and cheese curds add extra texture, while a drizzle of beer cheese fondue ties it all together — an indulgent, loaded bite that’s rich and satisfying without feeling overwhelming. Smoked Corned Beef Roasted Lamb Chop — Australia The Roasted Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Crushed Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips costs $8.79 this year. Yes, those are crushed salt and vinegar potato chips on a lamb chop, and yes, they work ridiculously well. Our chop was thick and juicy, with the chips bringing crunch, salt, and a sharp vinegar tang, while the mint pesto added a fresh herbal note that kept the whole thing from getting too heavy. This dish has landed on our Best of the Fest lists in previous years too, and it’s a must-order again. Roasted Lamb Chop Cheddar and Bacon Soup — Canada The Cheddar and Bacon Soup, a longtime favorite and Festival Legacy Item, is $6.29 and comes with a Pretzel Roll. It’s that classic soup with a smoky bacon flavor and lots of creamy, cheesy deliciousness — all the cheese. The pretzel roll can run a little tough, but dipped in the soup, it’s perfect. Cheddar and Bacon Soup Canadian Filet Mignon — Canada One of this year’s Legacy Items, the Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes is $10.49 — one of the pricier items at the festival, and worth knowing it’s eligible for a Disney Dining Plan snack credit, like the Cheddar and Bacon Soup. The filet is delicious as always, with a ton of flavor and a lovely crust, though ours came out medium-rare, so order accordingly if you like your meat more done. The mushrooms are a nice addition, and the mashed potatoes are flavorful, well-seasoned, and creamy. The Filet Mignon Schinkennudeln — Germany The Schinkennudeln is back this year for $5.29 — a pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese, and both a 30th Anniversary item and part of Emile’s Fromage Montage. This year it’s really good: the noodles are cooked well and absorb all of the creamy, cheesy flavor, and there’s so much cheese on top that it melts into the whole dish. The ham’s flavor is a bit hidden behind all that cheese, but when you do taste it, it adds a nice saltiness. Schinkennudeln South African Cream Liqueur Chocolate Mousse — Refreshment Outpost The South African Cream Liqueur Chocolate Mousse returns for $6.29 — this year’s version is covered in white chocolate ganache and garnished with chocolate-covered popping candy. There’s a lot of chocolate going on here: the popping candy surprised us with how much it popped and how long the popping lasted, the bottom is like a soft chocolate cookie, and it’s all topped with a moist chocolate cake. A dream for chocolate lovers craving a lighter dessert — a good size, but it doesn’t feel too heavy. South African Cream Liqueur Chocolate Mousse Slow-roasted Pork Slider — Hawai’i The Slow-roasted Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour chutney featuring DOLE Pineapple and spicy mayonnaise has been a festival staple for years, and it’s back as a 30th Anniversary Legacy Item for $5.99. The pork is tender and juicy, packed with good flavor. The spicy mayonnaise isn’t spicy at all, but it elevates the flavor, and the sweet-and-sour pineapple chutney adds a bit of sweetness we really loved. Slow-roasted Pork Slider Hawaiian Rice Bowl — Hawai’i We also grabbed the Hawaiian Rice Bowl — Spam, eggs, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and furikake — for $6.29. This was one of our favorites last year too, with flavors that balance perfectly. We usually don’t love Spam, but we look forward to this dish every festival. The spicy mayo isn’t overly spicy, and the eel sauce isn’t overly fishy. There’s good texture and crunch throughout, and for the price, it’s a genuinely filling, great-value bowl. Hawaiian Rice Bowl Basque Cheesecake — Spain The returning Basque Cheesecake, plated with orange sauce, is $5.29 and counts toward the Emile’s Fromage Montage Cheese Crawl. It’s just as good as ever — creamy, melts in your mouth, light and airy, with all the tart cheesecake flavor and none of the heaviness of a traditional slice. The texture is soft and pillowy, the orange sauce is full of citrus flavor, and every bite is as good as the first. You won’t want to share. Basque Cheesecake Now if you are looking to purchase one of everything on our Best of the Fest list, you are looking at $143 total (not including drinks of course). For more EPCOT Food and Wine Festival reviews, full marketplace menus and pricing, and the rest of our Best of the Fest picks as we keep working through this year’s lineup as more open up, keep checking back with DFB. The Most Expensive Items You Can Buy With a Snack Credit at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! 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