I’ve confessed my love of the egg-rolls at the Yak & Yeti Local Foods Café (quick service window) many times right here. It’s a rare day in Animal Kingdom that I don’t have to have at least one on my way to or from Expedition Everest. On our last visit, I skipped the egg-rolls in favor of fancier fare. It had been several years since we’d eaten in the Yak & Yeti table service restaurant and it was past time to go back. Our previous experience had been great, but we’d been too busy trying other places to make our way there until earlier this year. As it turned out, this was an excellent decision and that lunch was one of my favorite meals of the trip.
Disney Dining – Yak & Yeti Lunch in Animal Kingdom
Our day had started with double Kilimanjaro Safaris, because animals. Followed by at trek around Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and a train ride up the Forbidden Mountain on Expedition Everest. By lunchtime we’d worked up quite an appetite and were ready for a break. The day was cold and cloudy and we were happy to have a warm place to relax. We were having lunch with our friends Barbie and Nick and Nick’s mom, Freida, and when we arrived at Yak & Yeti, we didn’t have to wait long. The five of us were seated at a second-floor table with an excellent view and the host and server were both friendly and welcoming.
But what about the food?
The menu at Yak & Yeti looks exotic, but has something for everyone. While I don’t have a sweet tooth, I definitely have a starch tooth – anything pasta, potatoes, or rice is my weakness. Sure enough, one item on the menu quickly caught my eye…noodles! More specifically, the Lo Mein Chicken.
As I was exceptionally hungry, I didn’t pay close attention to what anyone else ordered. I did manage to snag pictures of their food though, because rudely photographing everyone’s dish at every meal is my thing. I’m like the plate-parazzi! So far, I’ve not made anyone mad enough to make me stop, so I’m going to keep doing it. All the time. Everywhere we go. Now back to lunch…
I was very happy with the flavors in my lo mein. The noodles were the right texture (this is important to my happiness) and the seasoning was spot on. There was a nice balance between chicken and veggies. I would absolutely order this dish again.
This lunch reminded us that Yak & Yeti is really a gem and we need to visit this little corner of Asia more often! Have you been to Yak & Yeti lately? What was your experience like?