Tokyo DisneySea is, without a doubt, my favourite of all the Disney parks around the world. It excels in rides and entertainment, but what it might do best is the FOOD! People from all over the world who love Disney have come to Tokyo DisneySea just to try the cooking. There is far too much good food to try in a single day, but with this guide you can decide what you want to give a go and plan your time so you taste as much of what this incredible park has to offer as possible. While a lot of the food might seem odd or even intimidating to some foreign visitors, I implore you to step outside your comfort zone and try at least one new thing!
If you have some money to splash out, you can’t go wrong with Magellan’s. It is one of the most popular restaurants in the park, so be prepared to work for a table. Priority Seating opens at 10 a.m. Japan time one month ahead, and on the day itself the restaurant starts taking requests at 10 a.m. if seats have opened up, so arriving around then is your best option. If you have the option, ask whether a table is free in the “secret room”, a wine cellar tucked behind a trick bookshelf.
Magellan’s feels like the regal, secretive meeting place of people like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, where they would gather on a dark and stormy night to discuss science, art and all things in between. It is a fine dining table service restaurant in Mediterranean Harbor, and the four-course menu is prix fixe, with dishes such as grilled beef loin and scallops. The standard Magellan Course is ¥8,000 (about USD), and the seasonal Special Course is ¥13,000 (about USD) from November 1 to December 25, 2026. For the food you get, this is MORE than worth it! Plus, the ambience and décor really can’t be beaten!
The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge is on the second floor of the giant S.S. Columbia, the ocean liner docked in the American Waterfront. Inside, it feels like a vintage smoking room from the early 1900s. When I visited, the staff were dressed in period costume and jazz music played throughout. The dimly lit, wood-panelled lounge is covered in rich textures and beautiful upholstery, and the menu leans toward classic American fare such as pastrami sandwiches and Caesar salad.
Since it is rather on the pricey side, if you want a chance to experience the ambience, get a table and order the seasonal parfait instead of an entire meal. There is always something being changed up here, so you never know what will be on offer. This season’s berry parfait (November 1 to March 31, 2027) is ¥2,200 (about USD), and you can even order it in a collectible glass for an extra something to remember your meal by, for ¥3,300 (about USD).
If DisneySea is one of your first stops on your visit to Japan and you’re dying to try some Japanese food, you really can’t go wrong with Restaurant Sakura! Inside you’ll find dishes such as tempura, wagyu sukiyaki, rice bowls topped with seafood and seasonal udon. It’s not too pricey for a table service meal, with set meals at ¥2,900–¥3,000 (about – USD). The restaurant is themed as a place where Japanese immigrants in New York gather, in a building that looks like a repurposed waterfront fish market, so the interior is beautiful but not Japanese decor, in case you were expecting something more traditional.
Vulcania is one of those counter service restaurants you just can’t believe is counter service! Carved into the volcanic rock of Mount Prometheus on Mysterious Island, it is meant to look like the mess hall of a geothermal power station, but the food is, I’m sure, much better than Captain Nemo’s crew ever got! This is where you should come if you’re looking for something Asian to try on your trip. While the food isn’t typically Japanese, you can try Chinese dim sum, shrimp in chili sauce, spicy tofu with minced pork and, from October to April, noodles with shrimp wonton in a lobster and pork-chicken broth (¥1,480). Most entrées are about ¥980 (about USD).
If, on the other hand, you’re looking for something more familiar to the North American palate after days of Japanese meals, head down to the American Waterfront and stop by New York Deli. This counter service restaurant is a favourite with visitors. Mouthwatering stacks of meat piled on soft bread with crunchy pickles will make your hungry stomach very happy. The theming inside is, once more, unparalleled! Details you’d expect in a fancy sit-down restaurant are all over the place. Here you’re treated like a king at counter service prices.
This little cafe is the perfect place to visit after your morning rush to Toy Story Mania! and the other early rides. Here you’ll find a good cup of coffee to keep you going all day, as well as a large selection of fluffy Italian and Japanese pastries. The melon bread with custard inside (¥500, about USD, at last check) is a must. Picking up a few is a great plan in case you get caught in a long line when hunger strikes!
Casbah Food Court is one of the most immersive counter service restaurants I’ve visited in any Disney park. Located in the Arabian Coast, its interior looks like an ancient eastern bazaar. Intricate fabrics cover the ceiling, multicoloured Turkish lamps hang from the rooftop and beautiful mosaics decorate the walls. Inside, a few different food stalls serve authentic curry.
The best option here is the Special Curry Sampler, with medium beef curry and mild chicken curry served with rice and naan, for ¥1,550 (about .50 USD). It is a limited-period item available until April 2027, and the regular curries run from ¥890 to ¥1,200. Although the serving size is smaller than you might be used to in North America, the quality of the curry is out of this world. The naan is soft, the curry is rich, and sitting in the most transporting environment, you feel like you’re dining in a very expensive restaurant.
Chandu is the little tiger sidekick on Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage, the Arabian Coast boat ride. If you’ve ever had a curry bun, you would have loved Chandu’s Tail, a steamed bun shaped like the tiger’s tail and sold at Sultan’s Oasis. It was filled with creamy chicken, and in the springtime a version with chicken, cheese and curry appeared. At only ¥500 it was a steal, and look: how could anything get any cuter?! The Chandu’s Tail was retired in 2018 and replaced by a chicken curry steamed bun, and the counter has since changed its menu again. Today the counter serves a long naan with meat sauce for ¥500 (about USD), but I’d skip it, as it isn’t cooked enough and is a little plain. Try the chocolate churro for ¥600 instead, available from November 1 to December 25.
Down the stairs from Nautilus Gifts, the Mysterious Island gift shop, is one of the real treasures of the park: Nautilus Galley, home of the Gyoza Dog (officially the Gyoza Sausage Bun). It is Tokyo’s answer to a hot dog, for an on-the-go treat! In its simplest form, it is an enormous steamed dumpling bun stuffed with pork. The bun itself is like biting inside a cloud. I cannot express how soft this snack really is. It costs ¥600 (about .70 USD) and will definitely fill you up if you’re looking for something to keep you going during that mid-morning period.
Nautilus Galley fills up FAST during the lunch and dinner rush, so visiting outside those hours is preferable, and Mobile Order is available in the Tokyo Disney Resort app once you’re in the park. But even when there is a huge line, the menu is small enough that people will take your order before you even reach the counter, which really speeds the process along! So don’t be afraid to wait in line. It’s worth it!
The Ukiwah Bun can be found at Seaside Snacks in the coastal-themed harbour of Port Discovery. Ukiwah translates into English as “lifesaver,” which is why these adorable little buns are shaped like tiny life rings. They are served in a plastic wrap with the image of Donald on top, which makes it look like Donald is jumping out of the life ring. So cute!!!
But they aren’t just cute to look at; they are delicious to boot. Stuffed with shrimp, pork and vegetables inside a soft bun, they are the perfect thing to eat on the go, and a must-try. At only ¥450 when I visited, you might find yourself eating two! The classic bun isn’t on Seaside Snacks’ official menu at the moment, but for the park’s 25th anniversary the stand is serving a Special Ukiwah Bun with shrimp and sweet potato for ¥900 (about .50 USD) through April 2027.
Disney popcorn is an iconic treat, but the flavours in Tokyo are next level! And while they might seem a little out of this world, they are well worth a try. Flavours vary from wagon to wagon, and right now they include Caramel, Soy Sauce & Butter, Milk Chocolate, Curry, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic-Shrimp, Chinese Chili and Truffle-Salt. Our favourite was Herb & Tomato (which was basically PIZZA!), though it isn’t on the current list, and limited-edition flavours often appear for holidays and special events. My tip: skip the Black Pepper, because there are better choices, and get the Curry instead.
But the best part about the popcorn is the adorable souvenir buckets it comes in. Buckets are sold at the popcorn wagons, and some designs are tied to a single wagon or a limited time. We got the Buzz Lightyear bucket, which looked like the real Buzz toy in its collector’s box. It looks incredible up on our shelves, so it was definitely worth the price. The popcorn costs ¥400 (about
If you have some money to splash out, you can’t go wrong with Magellan’s. It is one of the most popular restaurants in the park, so be prepared to work for a table. Priority Seating opens at 10 a.m. Japan time one month ahead, and on the day itself the restaurant starts taking requests at 10 a.m. if seats have opened up, so arriving around then is your best option. If you have the option, ask whether a table is free in the “secret room”, a wine cellar tucked behind a trick bookshelf.
Magellan’s feels like the regal, secretive meeting place of people like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, where they would gather on a dark and stormy night to discuss science, art and all things in between. It is a fine dining table service restaurant in Mediterranean Harbor, and the four-course menu is prix fixe, with dishes such as grilled beef loin and scallops. The standard Magellan Course is ¥8,000 (about $49 USD), and the seasonal Special Course is ¥13,000 (about $80 USD) from November 1 to December 25, 2026. For the food you get, this is MORE than worth it! Plus, the ambience and décor really can’t be beaten!
The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge is on the second floor of the giant S.S. Columbia, the ocean liner docked in the American Waterfront. Inside, it feels like a vintage smoking room from the early 1900s. When I visited, the staff were dressed in period costume and jazz music played throughout. The dimly lit, wood-panelled lounge is covered in rich textures and beautiful upholstery, and the menu leans toward classic American fare such as pastrami sandwiches and Caesar salad.
Since it is rather on the pricey side, if you want a chance to experience the ambience, get a table and order the seasonal parfait instead of an entire meal. There is always something being changed up here, so you never know what will be on offer. This season’s berry parfait (November 1 to March 31, 2027) is ¥2,200 (about $14 USD), and you can even order it in a collectible glass for an extra something to remember your meal by, for ¥3,300 (about $20 USD).
If DisneySea is one of your first stops on your visit to Japan and you’re dying to try some Japanese food, you really can’t go wrong with Restaurant Sakura! Inside you’ll find dishes such as tempura, wagyu sukiyaki, rice bowls topped with seafood and seasonal udon. It’s not too pricey for a table service meal, with set meals at ¥2,900–¥3,000 (about $18–$19 USD). The restaurant is themed as a place where Japanese immigrants in New York gather, in a building that looks like a repurposed waterfront fish market, so the interior is beautiful but not Japanese decor, in case you were expecting something more traditional.
Vulcania is one of those counter service restaurants you just can’t believe is counter service! Carved into the volcanic rock of Mount Prometheus on Mysterious Island, it is meant to look like the mess hall of a geothermal power station, but the food is, I’m sure, much better than Captain Nemo’s crew ever got! This is where you should come if you’re looking for something Asian to try on your trip. While the food isn’t typically Japanese, you can try Chinese dim sum, shrimp in chili sauce, spicy tofu with minced pork and, from October to April, noodles with shrimp wonton in a lobster and pork-chicken broth (¥1,480). Most entrées are about ¥980 (about $6 USD).
If, on the other hand, you’re looking for something more familiar to the North American palate after days of Japanese meals, head down to the American Waterfront and stop by New York Deli. This counter service restaurant is a favourite with visitors. Mouthwatering stacks of meat piled on soft bread with crunchy pickles will make your hungry stomach very happy. The theming inside is, once more, unparalleled! Details you’d expect in a fancy sit-down restaurant are all over the place. Here you’re treated like a king at counter service prices.
This little cafe is the perfect place to visit after your morning rush to Toy Story Mania! and the other early rides. Here you’ll find a good cup of coffee to keep you going all day, as well as a large selection of fluffy Italian and Japanese pastries. The melon bread with custard inside (¥500, about $3 USD, at last check) is a must. Picking up a few is a great plan in case you get caught in a long line when hunger strikes!
Casbah Food Court is one of the most immersive counter service restaurants I’ve visited in any Disney park. Located in the Arabian Coast, its interior looks like an ancient eastern bazaar. Intricate fabrics cover the ceiling, multicoloured Turkish lamps hang from the rooftop and beautiful mosaics decorate the walls. Inside, a few different food stalls serve authentic curry.
The best option here is the Special Curry Sampler, with medium beef curry and mild chicken curry served with rice and naan, for ¥1,550 (about $9.50 USD). It is a limited-period item available until April 2027, and the regular curries run from ¥890 to ¥1,200. Although the serving size is smaller than you might be used to in North America, the quality of the curry is out of this world. The naan is soft, the curry is rich, and sitting in the most transporting environment, you feel like you’re dining in a very expensive restaurant.
Chandu is the little tiger sidekick on Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage, the Arabian Coast boat ride. If you’ve ever had a curry bun, you would have loved Chandu’s Tail, a steamed bun shaped like the tiger’s tail and sold at Sultan’s Oasis. It was filled with creamy chicken, and in the springtime a version with chicken, cheese and curry appeared. At only ¥500 it was a steal, and look: how could anything get any cuter?! The Chandu’s Tail was retired in 2018 and replaced by a chicken curry steamed bun, and the counter has since changed its menu again. Today the counter serves a long naan with meat sauce for ¥500 (about $3 USD), but I’d skip it, as it isn’t cooked enough and is a little plain. Try the chocolate churro for ¥600 instead, available from November 1 to December 25.
Down the stairs from Nautilus Gifts, the Mysterious Island gift shop, is one of the real treasures of the park: Nautilus Galley, home of the Gyoza Dog (officially the Gyoza Sausage Bun). It is Tokyo’s answer to a hot dog, for an on-the-go treat! In its simplest form, it is an enormous steamed dumpling bun stuffed with pork. The bun itself is like biting inside a cloud. I cannot express how soft this snack really is. It costs ¥600 (about $3.70 USD) and will definitely fill you up if you’re looking for something to keep you going during that mid-morning period.
Nautilus Galley fills up FAST during the lunch and dinner rush, so visiting outside those hours is preferable, and Mobile Order is available in the Tokyo Disney Resort app once you’re in the park. But even when there is a huge line, the menu is small enough that people will take your order before you even reach the counter, which really speeds the process along! So don’t be afraid to wait in line. It’s worth it!
The Ukiwah Bun can be found at Seaside Snacks in the coastal-themed harbour of Port Discovery. Ukiwah translates into English as “lifesaver,” which is why these adorable little buns are shaped like tiny life rings. They are served in a plastic wrap with the image of Donald on top, which makes it look like Donald is jumping out of the life ring. So cute!!!
But they aren’t just cute to look at; they are delicious to boot. Stuffed with shrimp, pork and vegetables inside a soft bun, they are the perfect thing to eat on the go, and a must-try. At only ¥450 when I visited, you might find yourself eating two! The classic bun isn’t on Seaside Snacks’ official menu at the moment, but for the park’s 25th anniversary the stand is serving a Special Ukiwah Bun with shrimp and sweet potato for ¥900 (about $5.50 USD) through April 2027.
Disney popcorn is an iconic treat, but the flavours in Tokyo are next level! And while they might seem a little out of this world, they are well worth a try. Flavours vary from wagon to wagon, and right now they include Caramel, Soy Sauce & Butter, Milk Chocolate, Curry, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic-Shrimp, Chinese Chili and Truffle-Salt. Our favourite was Herb & Tomato (which was basically PIZZA!), though it isn’t on the current list, and limited-edition flavours often appear for holidays and special events. My tip: skip the Black Pepper, because there are better choices, and get the Curry instead.
But the best part about the popcorn is the adorable souvenir buckets it comes in. Buckets are sold at the popcorn wagons, and some designs are tied to a single wagon or a limited time. We got the Buzz Lightyear bucket, which looked like the real Buzz toy in its collector’s box. It looks incredible up on our shelves, so it was definitely worth the price. The popcorn costs ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) for a regular box and ¥3,000–¥3,800 (about $18–$23 USD) for a souvenir bucket with popcorn. BUT a refill of the bucket will only cost ¥600 (about $3.70 USD), so if you’re travelling with friends and are up for sharing, this is a great deal! Grab the bucket and try as many flavours as you can!
Churros are a popular option in any Disney park. The lines for them are often just as long as the lines for some of the rides! In Tokyo, the flavours change with the season. This holiday season, Sultan’s Oasis is selling a chocolate churro for ¥600 (about $3.70 USD) from November 1 to December 25. It’s a reasonably priced treat, so try as many flavours as you can find!
Inside many of the souvenir shops at DisneySea, you’ll find the most adorably designed Omiyage Boxes. “Omiyage” is a Japanese word for a gift (typically something edible) that one brings back to family and co-workers after a trip or vacation. They are usually impeccably presented as well as delicious. And at DisneySea, they don’t take any shortcuts. The tins, boxes, bowls and treats themselves are all so beautiful you’ll find it hard to give them away. Be sure to check out the limited-edition seasonal box sets, that is, if they haven’t already sold out!
A monaka is a Japanese treat, traditionally two crisp wafers made from mochi rice with a dollop of red bean paste inside. Here at the park they have revamped it into something cool for a hot day. Two crispy wafers in the shape of a seashell hold sea salt ice cream and a dollop of raspberry filling instead of the red bean. The combination of tart berries, sweet cream and a hint of salt is ABSOLUTE perfection, and a must-try! Refreshment Station, between Mysterious Island and Mermaid Lagoon, sold it for ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) in summer 2026, up from ¥310 when I visited. Grab one on your way to Mermaid Lagoon, as the seashell design makes for a great photo op in front of Ariel’s kingdom.
Toy Story is so beloved here that Tokyo Disney Resort even has its own Toy Story Hotel, and the park LOVES its Toy Story merch and themed food. One of the most popular items in the park is these ice cream mochi, officially called Little Green Dumplings. Mochi are little dumplings made from pounded glutinous rice, and here they are filled with cream in three flavours (recently custard, chocolate and strawberry). The mochi are shaped into the heads of the aliens from Toy Story and served stacked one on top of the other like they would be in the crane machine. Three mochi cost ¥360 (about $2.20 USD) when I visited, and a set with a souvenir case is now ¥1,400 (about $8.60 USD) at Yucatan Base Camp Grill.
Japan has found its own answer to the classic Disney ice cream bar in the Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich. Between two cookies flavoured with a hint of coffee is creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s soft, cool and absolutely delicious. It was only ¥300 (about $1.85 USD) when I visited, so you’ll want to try more than one. Prices have crept up since then (the Mickey ice bar is now ¥400), so check at the cart.
If you’re looking for something to drink that’s not just the typical soda, head over to Port Discovery, beside the Nemo & Friends SeaRider ride, and try this tropical smoothie, a summer favourite at Bayside Takeout. Looking at it from afar, it looks like layers of the ocean: the top is blue slush, the middle is filled with blue jelly and the bottom has a layer of yellow tapioca balls to represent the ocean floor. If you are a fan of the texture of bubble tea, you’ll love this drink! It was ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) when I visited, and it comes in an adorable cup!
For an afternoon pick-me-up, there is nothing better than a vanilla smoothie with coffee jelly, which I found at Sultan’s Oasis on the Arabian Coast. There are so many layers of flavour that it is a joy to drink. The sweetness of the smoothie is cut with the bitter coffee, a fantastic blend. A cup ran ¥500 (about $3 USD) when I visited. Although small in size, it’s BIG in flavour. Drinks like this rotate with the seasons, so ask what’s on offer.
If you’re not in the mood for coffee, D’s Delights, the park’s brand of frozen dessert drinks, has another iconic treat up its sleeve. The version I tried at Sultan’s Oasis was a “salty” dessert drink made from creamy vanilla ice cream, with raspberry and lychee puree. Mixed in is a hint of salt, which takes the entire sip up a level. But be sure to mix it well, otherwise you might get a mouthful of pure salt! It was only ¥500 (about $3 USD) when I visited, a luxurious steal! The flavours rotate, so yours may differ.
On a hot day, or even just as a way to relax your tired body, there is nothing better than an ice cold beer. Oh wait, yes there is: an ice cold beer beside a submarine! Nautilus Galley, down beside the Nautilus on Mysterious Island, pours Kirin Ichiban Draft for ¥800 (about $4.90 USD). If you’re looking for something with a kick, this is it. For a more grown-up drink, the Fruity Fizz (vodka and lime) was a good one, though it was a seasonal ¥780 pour this spring, so ask what the current cocktail is. The November menu adds Hot Wine for ¥830. Remember that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
The Disney hotels have convenience stores of their own, including at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel and Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel! If you’ve read any of my other posts on Tokyo, you’ll know that convenience stores are EVERYTHING in Japan! They are no different here at Tokyo Disney Resort. Inside are the typical convenience store foods, but you’ll ALSO find uniquely themed food, drinks and snacks decorated with character designs.
Back where we began: Tokyo DisneySea is, without a doubt, my favourite of all the Disney parks, and the food might be what it does best. From a secret wine cellar behind a bookshelf to a Gyoza Dog eaten beside a submarine, every bite is part of the story, so step outside your comfort zone and try at least one new thing! Did this post make you hungry?! It sure made me miss all those incredible foods and miss Japan even more! Let me know what you’re looking forward to eating or, if you’ve already been to DisneySea, which dish was your favourite!
Churros are a popular option in any Disney park. The lines for them are often just as long as the lines for some of the rides! In Tokyo, the flavours change with the season. This holiday season, Sultan’s Oasis is selling a chocolate churro for ¥600 (about .70 USD) from November 1 to December 25. It’s a reasonably priced treat, so try as many flavours as you can find!
Inside many of the souvenir shops at DisneySea, you’ll find the most adorably designed Omiyage Boxes. “Omiyage” is a Japanese word for a gift (typically something edible) that one brings back to family and co-workers after a trip or vacation. They are usually impeccably presented as well as delicious. And at DisneySea, they don’t take any shortcuts. The tins, boxes, bowls and treats themselves are all so beautiful you’ll find it hard to give them away. Be sure to check out the limited-edition seasonal box sets, that is, if they haven’t already sold out!
A monaka is a Japanese treat, traditionally two crisp wafers made from mochi rice with a dollop of red bean paste inside. Here at the park they have revamped it into something cool for a hot day. Two crispy wafers in the shape of a seashell hold sea salt ice cream and a dollop of raspberry filling instead of the red bean. The combination of tart berries, sweet cream and a hint of salt is ABSOLUTE perfection, and a must-try! Refreshment Station, between Mysterious Island and Mermaid Lagoon, sold it for ¥400 (about
If you have some money to splash out, you can’t go wrong with Magellan’s. It is one of the most popular restaurants in the park, so be prepared to work for a table. Priority Seating opens at 10 a.m. Japan time one month ahead, and on the day itself the restaurant starts taking requests at 10 a.m. if seats have opened up, so arriving around then is your best option. If you have the option, ask whether a table is free in the “secret room”, a wine cellar tucked behind a trick bookshelf.
Magellan’s feels like the regal, secretive meeting place of people like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, where they would gather on a dark and stormy night to discuss science, art and all things in between. It is a fine dining table service restaurant in Mediterranean Harbor, and the four-course menu is prix fixe, with dishes such as grilled beef loin and scallops. The standard Magellan Course is ¥8,000 (about $49 USD), and the seasonal Special Course is ¥13,000 (about $80 USD) from November 1 to December 25, 2026. For the food you get, this is MORE than worth it! Plus, the ambience and décor really can’t be beaten!
The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge is on the second floor of the giant S.S. Columbia, the ocean liner docked in the American Waterfront. Inside, it feels like a vintage smoking room from the early 1900s. When I visited, the staff were dressed in period costume and jazz music played throughout. The dimly lit, wood-panelled lounge is covered in rich textures and beautiful upholstery, and the menu leans toward classic American fare such as pastrami sandwiches and Caesar salad.
Since it is rather on the pricey side, if you want a chance to experience the ambience, get a table and order the seasonal parfait instead of an entire meal. There is always something being changed up here, so you never know what will be on offer. This season’s berry parfait (November 1 to March 31, 2027) is ¥2,200 (about $14 USD), and you can even order it in a collectible glass for an extra something to remember your meal by, for ¥3,300 (about $20 USD).
If DisneySea is one of your first stops on your visit to Japan and you’re dying to try some Japanese food, you really can’t go wrong with Restaurant Sakura! Inside you’ll find dishes such as tempura, wagyu sukiyaki, rice bowls topped with seafood and seasonal udon. It’s not too pricey for a table service meal, with set meals at ¥2,900–¥3,000 (about $18–$19 USD). The restaurant is themed as a place where Japanese immigrants in New York gather, in a building that looks like a repurposed waterfront fish market, so the interior is beautiful but not Japanese decor, in case you were expecting something more traditional.
Vulcania is one of those counter service restaurants you just can’t believe is counter service! Carved into the volcanic rock of Mount Prometheus on Mysterious Island, it is meant to look like the mess hall of a geothermal power station, but the food is, I’m sure, much better than Captain Nemo’s crew ever got! This is where you should come if you’re looking for something Asian to try on your trip. While the food isn’t typically Japanese, you can try Chinese dim sum, shrimp in chili sauce, spicy tofu with minced pork and, from October to April, noodles with shrimp wonton in a lobster and pork-chicken broth (¥1,480). Most entrées are about ¥980 (about $6 USD).
If, on the other hand, you’re looking for something more familiar to the North American palate after days of Japanese meals, head down to the American Waterfront and stop by New York Deli. This counter service restaurant is a favourite with visitors. Mouthwatering stacks of meat piled on soft bread with crunchy pickles will make your hungry stomach very happy. The theming inside is, once more, unparalleled! Details you’d expect in a fancy sit-down restaurant are all over the place. Here you’re treated like a king at counter service prices.
This little cafe is the perfect place to visit after your morning rush to Toy Story Mania! and the other early rides. Here you’ll find a good cup of coffee to keep you going all day, as well as a large selection of fluffy Italian and Japanese pastries. The melon bread with custard inside (¥500, about $3 USD, at last check) is a must. Picking up a few is a great plan in case you get caught in a long line when hunger strikes!
Casbah Food Court is one of the most immersive counter service restaurants I’ve visited in any Disney park. Located in the Arabian Coast, its interior looks like an ancient eastern bazaar. Intricate fabrics cover the ceiling, multicoloured Turkish lamps hang from the rooftop and beautiful mosaics decorate the walls. Inside, a few different food stalls serve authentic curry.
The best option here is the Special Curry Sampler, with medium beef curry and mild chicken curry served with rice and naan, for ¥1,550 (about $9.50 USD). It is a limited-period item available until April 2027, and the regular curries run from ¥890 to ¥1,200. Although the serving size is smaller than you might be used to in North America, the quality of the curry is out of this world. The naan is soft, the curry is rich, and sitting in the most transporting environment, you feel like you’re dining in a very expensive restaurant.
Chandu is the little tiger sidekick on Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage, the Arabian Coast boat ride. If you’ve ever had a curry bun, you would have loved Chandu’s Tail, a steamed bun shaped like the tiger’s tail and sold at Sultan’s Oasis. It was filled with creamy chicken, and in the springtime a version with chicken, cheese and curry appeared. At only ¥500 it was a steal, and look: how could anything get any cuter?! The Chandu’s Tail was retired in 2018 and replaced by a chicken curry steamed bun, and the counter has since changed its menu again. Today the counter serves a long naan with meat sauce for ¥500 (about $3 USD), but I’d skip it, as it isn’t cooked enough and is a little plain. Try the chocolate churro for ¥600 instead, available from November 1 to December 25.
Down the stairs from Nautilus Gifts, the Mysterious Island gift shop, is one of the real treasures of the park: Nautilus Galley, home of the Gyoza Dog (officially the Gyoza Sausage Bun). It is Tokyo’s answer to a hot dog, for an on-the-go treat! In its simplest form, it is an enormous steamed dumpling bun stuffed with pork. The bun itself is like biting inside a cloud. I cannot express how soft this snack really is. It costs ¥600 (about $3.70 USD) and will definitely fill you up if you’re looking for something to keep you going during that mid-morning period.
Nautilus Galley fills up FAST during the lunch and dinner rush, so visiting outside those hours is preferable, and Mobile Order is available in the Tokyo Disney Resort app once you’re in the park. But even when there is a huge line, the menu is small enough that people will take your order before you even reach the counter, which really speeds the process along! So don’t be afraid to wait in line. It’s worth it!
The Ukiwah Bun can be found at Seaside Snacks in the coastal-themed harbour of Port Discovery. Ukiwah translates into English as “lifesaver,” which is why these adorable little buns are shaped like tiny life rings. They are served in a plastic wrap with the image of Donald on top, which makes it look like Donald is jumping out of the life ring. So cute!!!
But they aren’t just cute to look at; they are delicious to boot. Stuffed with shrimp, pork and vegetables inside a soft bun, they are the perfect thing to eat on the go, and a must-try. At only ¥450 when I visited, you might find yourself eating two! The classic bun isn’t on Seaside Snacks’ official menu at the moment, but for the park’s 25th anniversary the stand is serving a Special Ukiwah Bun with shrimp and sweet potato for ¥900 (about $5.50 USD) through April 2027.
Disney popcorn is an iconic treat, but the flavours in Tokyo are next level! And while they might seem a little out of this world, they are well worth a try. Flavours vary from wagon to wagon, and right now they include Caramel, Soy Sauce & Butter, Milk Chocolate, Curry, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic-Shrimp, Chinese Chili and Truffle-Salt. Our favourite was Herb & Tomato (which was basically PIZZA!), though it isn’t on the current list, and limited-edition flavours often appear for holidays and special events. My tip: skip the Black Pepper, because there are better choices, and get the Curry instead.
But the best part about the popcorn is the adorable souvenir buckets it comes in. Buckets are sold at the popcorn wagons, and some designs are tied to a single wagon or a limited time. We got the Buzz Lightyear bucket, which looked like the real Buzz toy in its collector’s box. It looks incredible up on our shelves, so it was definitely worth the price. The popcorn costs ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) for a regular box and ¥3,000–¥3,800 (about $18–$23 USD) for a souvenir bucket with popcorn. BUT a refill of the bucket will only cost ¥600 (about $3.70 USD), so if you’re travelling with friends and are up for sharing, this is a great deal! Grab the bucket and try as many flavours as you can!
Churros are a popular option in any Disney park. The lines for them are often just as long as the lines for some of the rides! In Tokyo, the flavours change with the season. This holiday season, Sultan’s Oasis is selling a chocolate churro for ¥600 (about $3.70 USD) from November 1 to December 25. It’s a reasonably priced treat, so try as many flavours as you can find!
Inside many of the souvenir shops at DisneySea, you’ll find the most adorably designed Omiyage Boxes. “Omiyage” is a Japanese word for a gift (typically something edible) that one brings back to family and co-workers after a trip or vacation. They are usually impeccably presented as well as delicious. And at DisneySea, they don’t take any shortcuts. The tins, boxes, bowls and treats themselves are all so beautiful you’ll find it hard to give them away. Be sure to check out the limited-edition seasonal box sets, that is, if they haven’t already sold out!
A monaka is a Japanese treat, traditionally two crisp wafers made from mochi rice with a dollop of red bean paste inside. Here at the park they have revamped it into something cool for a hot day. Two crispy wafers in the shape of a seashell hold sea salt ice cream and a dollop of raspberry filling instead of the red bean. The combination of tart berries, sweet cream and a hint of salt is ABSOLUTE perfection, and a must-try! Refreshment Station, between Mysterious Island and Mermaid Lagoon, sold it for ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) in summer 2026, up from ¥310 when I visited. Grab one on your way to Mermaid Lagoon, as the seashell design makes for a great photo op in front of Ariel’s kingdom.
Toy Story is so beloved here that Tokyo Disney Resort even has its own Toy Story Hotel, and the park LOVES its Toy Story merch and themed food. One of the most popular items in the park is these ice cream mochi, officially called Little Green Dumplings. Mochi are little dumplings made from pounded glutinous rice, and here they are filled with cream in three flavours (recently custard, chocolate and strawberry). The mochi are shaped into the heads of the aliens from Toy Story and served stacked one on top of the other like they would be in the crane machine. Three mochi cost ¥360 (about $2.20 USD) when I visited, and a set with a souvenir case is now ¥1,400 (about $8.60 USD) at Yucatan Base Camp Grill.
Japan has found its own answer to the classic Disney ice cream bar in the Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich. Between two cookies flavoured with a hint of coffee is creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s soft, cool and absolutely delicious. It was only ¥300 (about $1.85 USD) when I visited, so you’ll want to try more than one. Prices have crept up since then (the Mickey ice bar is now ¥400), so check at the cart.
If you’re looking for something to drink that’s not just the typical soda, head over to Port Discovery, beside the Nemo & Friends SeaRider ride, and try this tropical smoothie, a summer favourite at Bayside Takeout. Looking at it from afar, it looks like layers of the ocean: the top is blue slush, the middle is filled with blue jelly and the bottom has a layer of yellow tapioca balls to represent the ocean floor. If you are a fan of the texture of bubble tea, you’ll love this drink! It was ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) when I visited, and it comes in an adorable cup!
For an afternoon pick-me-up, there is nothing better than a vanilla smoothie with coffee jelly, which I found at Sultan’s Oasis on the Arabian Coast. There are so many layers of flavour that it is a joy to drink. The sweetness of the smoothie is cut with the bitter coffee, a fantastic blend. A cup ran ¥500 (about $3 USD) when I visited. Although small in size, it’s BIG in flavour. Drinks like this rotate with the seasons, so ask what’s on offer.
If you’re not in the mood for coffee, D’s Delights, the park’s brand of frozen dessert drinks, has another iconic treat up its sleeve. The version I tried at Sultan’s Oasis was a “salty” dessert drink made from creamy vanilla ice cream, with raspberry and lychee puree. Mixed in is a hint of salt, which takes the entire sip up a level. But be sure to mix it well, otherwise you might get a mouthful of pure salt! It was only ¥500 (about $3 USD) when I visited, a luxurious steal! The flavours rotate, so yours may differ.
On a hot day, or even just as a way to relax your tired body, there is nothing better than an ice cold beer. Oh wait, yes there is: an ice cold beer beside a submarine! Nautilus Galley, down beside the Nautilus on Mysterious Island, pours Kirin Ichiban Draft for ¥800 (about $4.90 USD). If you’re looking for something with a kick, this is it. For a more grown-up drink, the Fruity Fizz (vodka and lime) was a good one, though it was a seasonal ¥780 pour this spring, so ask what the current cocktail is. The November menu adds Hot Wine for ¥830. Remember that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
The Disney hotels have convenience stores of their own, including at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel and Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel! If you’ve read any of my other posts on Tokyo, you’ll know that convenience stores are EVERYTHING in Japan! They are no different here at Tokyo Disney Resort. Inside are the typical convenience store foods, but you’ll ALSO find uniquely themed food, drinks and snacks decorated with character designs.
Back where we began: Tokyo DisneySea is, without a doubt, my favourite of all the Disney parks, and the food might be what it does best. From a secret wine cellar behind a bookshelf to a Gyoza Dog eaten beside a submarine, every bite is part of the story, so step outside your comfort zone and try at least one new thing! Did this post make you hungry?! It sure made me miss all those incredible foods and miss Japan even more! Let me know what you’re looking forward to eating or, if you’ve already been to DisneySea, which dish was your favourite!
Toy Story is so beloved here that Tokyo Disney Resort even has its own Toy Story Hotel, and the park LOVES its Toy Story merch and themed food. One of the most popular items in the park is these ice cream mochi, officially called Little Green Dumplings. Mochi are little dumplings made from pounded glutinous rice, and here they are filled with cream in three flavours (recently custard, chocolate and strawberry). The mochi are shaped into the heads of the aliens from Toy Story and served stacked one on top of the other like they would be in the crane machine. Three mochi cost ¥360 (about
If you have some money to splash out, you can’t go wrong with Magellan’s. It is one of the most popular restaurants in the park, so be prepared to work for a table. Priority Seating opens at 10 a.m. Japan time one month ahead, and on the day itself the restaurant starts taking requests at 10 a.m. if seats have opened up, so arriving around then is your best option. If you have the option, ask whether a table is free in the “secret room”, a wine cellar tucked behind a trick bookshelf.
Magellan’s feels like the regal, secretive meeting place of people like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, where they would gather on a dark and stormy night to discuss science, art and all things in between. It is a fine dining table service restaurant in Mediterranean Harbor, and the four-course menu is prix fixe, with dishes such as grilled beef loin and scallops. The standard Magellan Course is ¥8,000 (about $49 USD), and the seasonal Special Course is ¥13,000 (about $80 USD) from November 1 to December 25, 2026. For the food you get, this is MORE than worth it! Plus, the ambience and décor really can’t be beaten!
The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge is on the second floor of the giant S.S. Columbia, the ocean liner docked in the American Waterfront. Inside, it feels like a vintage smoking room from the early 1900s. When I visited, the staff were dressed in period costume and jazz music played throughout. The dimly lit, wood-panelled lounge is covered in rich textures and beautiful upholstery, and the menu leans toward classic American fare such as pastrami sandwiches and Caesar salad.
Since it is rather on the pricey side, if you want a chance to experience the ambience, get a table and order the seasonal parfait instead of an entire meal. There is always something being changed up here, so you never know what will be on offer. This season’s berry parfait (November 1 to March 31, 2027) is ¥2,200 (about $14 USD), and you can even order it in a collectible glass for an extra something to remember your meal by, for ¥3,300 (about $20 USD).
If DisneySea is one of your first stops on your visit to Japan and you’re dying to try some Japanese food, you really can’t go wrong with Restaurant Sakura! Inside you’ll find dishes such as tempura, wagyu sukiyaki, rice bowls topped with seafood and seasonal udon. It’s not too pricey for a table service meal, with set meals at ¥2,900–¥3,000 (about $18–$19 USD). The restaurant is themed as a place where Japanese immigrants in New York gather, in a building that looks like a repurposed waterfront fish market, so the interior is beautiful but not Japanese decor, in case you were expecting something more traditional.
Vulcania is one of those counter service restaurants you just can’t believe is counter service! Carved into the volcanic rock of Mount Prometheus on Mysterious Island, it is meant to look like the mess hall of a geothermal power station, but the food is, I’m sure, much better than Captain Nemo’s crew ever got! This is where you should come if you’re looking for something Asian to try on your trip. While the food isn’t typically Japanese, you can try Chinese dim sum, shrimp in chili sauce, spicy tofu with minced pork and, from October to April, noodles with shrimp wonton in a lobster and pork-chicken broth (¥1,480). Most entrées are about ¥980 (about $6 USD).
If, on the other hand, you’re looking for something more familiar to the North American palate after days of Japanese meals, head down to the American Waterfront and stop by New York Deli. This counter service restaurant is a favourite with visitors. Mouthwatering stacks of meat piled on soft bread with crunchy pickles will make your hungry stomach very happy. The theming inside is, once more, unparalleled! Details you’d expect in a fancy sit-down restaurant are all over the place. Here you’re treated like a king at counter service prices.
This little cafe is the perfect place to visit after your morning rush to Toy Story Mania! and the other early rides. Here you’ll find a good cup of coffee to keep you going all day, as well as a large selection of fluffy Italian and Japanese pastries. The melon bread with custard inside (¥500, about $3 USD, at last check) is a must. Picking up a few is a great plan in case you get caught in a long line when hunger strikes!
Casbah Food Court is one of the most immersive counter service restaurants I’ve visited in any Disney park. Located in the Arabian Coast, its interior looks like an ancient eastern bazaar. Intricate fabrics cover the ceiling, multicoloured Turkish lamps hang from the rooftop and beautiful mosaics decorate the walls. Inside, a few different food stalls serve authentic curry.
The best option here is the Special Curry Sampler, with medium beef curry and mild chicken curry served with rice and naan, for ¥1,550 (about $9.50 USD). It is a limited-period item available until April 2027, and the regular curries run from ¥890 to ¥1,200. Although the serving size is smaller than you might be used to in North America, the quality of the curry is out of this world. The naan is soft, the curry is rich, and sitting in the most transporting environment, you feel like you’re dining in a very expensive restaurant.
Chandu is the little tiger sidekick on Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage, the Arabian Coast boat ride. If you’ve ever had a curry bun, you would have loved Chandu’s Tail, a steamed bun shaped like the tiger’s tail and sold at Sultan’s Oasis. It was filled with creamy chicken, and in the springtime a version with chicken, cheese and curry appeared. At only ¥500 it was a steal, and look: how could anything get any cuter?! The Chandu’s Tail was retired in 2018 and replaced by a chicken curry steamed bun, and the counter has since changed its menu again. Today the counter serves a long naan with meat sauce for ¥500 (about $3 USD), but I’d skip it, as it isn’t cooked enough and is a little plain. Try the chocolate churro for ¥600 instead, available from November 1 to December 25.
Down the stairs from Nautilus Gifts, the Mysterious Island gift shop, is one of the real treasures of the park: Nautilus Galley, home of the Gyoza Dog (officially the Gyoza Sausage Bun). It is Tokyo’s answer to a hot dog, for an on-the-go treat! In its simplest form, it is an enormous steamed dumpling bun stuffed with pork. The bun itself is like biting inside a cloud. I cannot express how soft this snack really is. It costs ¥600 (about $3.70 USD) and will definitely fill you up if you’re looking for something to keep you going during that mid-morning period.
Nautilus Galley fills up FAST during the lunch and dinner rush, so visiting outside those hours is preferable, and Mobile Order is available in the Tokyo Disney Resort app once you’re in the park. But even when there is a huge line, the menu is small enough that people will take your order before you even reach the counter, which really speeds the process along! So don’t be afraid to wait in line. It’s worth it!
The Ukiwah Bun can be found at Seaside Snacks in the coastal-themed harbour of Port Discovery. Ukiwah translates into English as “lifesaver,” which is why these adorable little buns are shaped like tiny life rings. They are served in a plastic wrap with the image of Donald on top, which makes it look like Donald is jumping out of the life ring. So cute!!!
But they aren’t just cute to look at; they are delicious to boot. Stuffed with shrimp, pork and vegetables inside a soft bun, they are the perfect thing to eat on the go, and a must-try. At only ¥450 when I visited, you might find yourself eating two! The classic bun isn’t on Seaside Snacks’ official menu at the moment, but for the park’s 25th anniversary the stand is serving a Special Ukiwah Bun with shrimp and sweet potato for ¥900 (about $5.50 USD) through April 2027.
Disney popcorn is an iconic treat, but the flavours in Tokyo are next level! And while they might seem a little out of this world, they are well worth a try. Flavours vary from wagon to wagon, and right now they include Caramel, Soy Sauce & Butter, Milk Chocolate, Curry, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic-Shrimp, Chinese Chili and Truffle-Salt. Our favourite was Herb & Tomato (which was basically PIZZA!), though it isn’t on the current list, and limited-edition flavours often appear for holidays and special events. My tip: skip the Black Pepper, because there are better choices, and get the Curry instead.
But the best part about the popcorn is the adorable souvenir buckets it comes in. Buckets are sold at the popcorn wagons, and some designs are tied to a single wagon or a limited time. We got the Buzz Lightyear bucket, which looked like the real Buzz toy in its collector’s box. It looks incredible up on our shelves, so it was definitely worth the price. The popcorn costs ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) for a regular box and ¥3,000–¥3,800 (about $18–$23 USD) for a souvenir bucket with popcorn. BUT a refill of the bucket will only cost ¥600 (about $3.70 USD), so if you’re travelling with friends and are up for sharing, this is a great deal! Grab the bucket and try as many flavours as you can!
Churros are a popular option in any Disney park. The lines for them are often just as long as the lines for some of the rides! In Tokyo, the flavours change with the season. This holiday season, Sultan’s Oasis is selling a chocolate churro for ¥600 (about $3.70 USD) from November 1 to December 25. It’s a reasonably priced treat, so try as many flavours as you can find!
Inside many of the souvenir shops at DisneySea, you’ll find the most adorably designed Omiyage Boxes. “Omiyage” is a Japanese word for a gift (typically something edible) that one brings back to family and co-workers after a trip or vacation. They are usually impeccably presented as well as delicious. And at DisneySea, they don’t take any shortcuts. The tins, boxes, bowls and treats themselves are all so beautiful you’ll find it hard to give them away. Be sure to check out the limited-edition seasonal box sets, that is, if they haven’t already sold out!
A monaka is a Japanese treat, traditionally two crisp wafers made from mochi rice with a dollop of red bean paste inside. Here at the park they have revamped it into something cool for a hot day. Two crispy wafers in the shape of a seashell hold sea salt ice cream and a dollop of raspberry filling instead of the red bean. The combination of tart berries, sweet cream and a hint of salt is ABSOLUTE perfection, and a must-try! Refreshment Station, between Mysterious Island and Mermaid Lagoon, sold it for ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) in summer 2026, up from ¥310 when I visited. Grab one on your way to Mermaid Lagoon, as the seashell design makes for a great photo op in front of Ariel’s kingdom.
Toy Story is so beloved here that Tokyo Disney Resort even has its own Toy Story Hotel, and the park LOVES its Toy Story merch and themed food. One of the most popular items in the park is these ice cream mochi, officially called Little Green Dumplings. Mochi are little dumplings made from pounded glutinous rice, and here they are filled with cream in three flavours (recently custard, chocolate and strawberry). The mochi are shaped into the heads of the aliens from Toy Story and served stacked one on top of the other like they would be in the crane machine. Three mochi cost ¥360 (about $2.20 USD) when I visited, and a set with a souvenir case is now ¥1,400 (about $8.60 USD) at Yucatan Base Camp Grill.
Japan has found its own answer to the classic Disney ice cream bar in the Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich. Between two cookies flavoured with a hint of coffee is creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s soft, cool and absolutely delicious. It was only ¥300 (about $1.85 USD) when I visited, so you’ll want to try more than one. Prices have crept up since then (the Mickey ice bar is now ¥400), so check at the cart.
If you’re looking for something to drink that’s not just the typical soda, head over to Port Discovery, beside the Nemo & Friends SeaRider ride, and try this tropical smoothie, a summer favourite at Bayside Takeout. Looking at it from afar, it looks like layers of the ocean: the top is blue slush, the middle is filled with blue jelly and the bottom has a layer of yellow tapioca balls to represent the ocean floor. If you are a fan of the texture of bubble tea, you’ll love this drink! It was ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) when I visited, and it comes in an adorable cup!
For an afternoon pick-me-up, there is nothing better than a vanilla smoothie with coffee jelly, which I found at Sultan’s Oasis on the Arabian Coast. There are so many layers of flavour that it is a joy to drink. The sweetness of the smoothie is cut with the bitter coffee, a fantastic blend. A cup ran ¥500 (about $3 USD) when I visited. Although small in size, it’s BIG in flavour. Drinks like this rotate with the seasons, so ask what’s on offer.
If you’re not in the mood for coffee, D’s Delights, the park’s brand of frozen dessert drinks, has another iconic treat up its sleeve. The version I tried at Sultan’s Oasis was a “salty” dessert drink made from creamy vanilla ice cream, with raspberry and lychee puree. Mixed in is a hint of salt, which takes the entire sip up a level. But be sure to mix it well, otherwise you might get a mouthful of pure salt! It was only ¥500 (about $3 USD) when I visited, a luxurious steal! The flavours rotate, so yours may differ.
On a hot day, or even just as a way to relax your tired body, there is nothing better than an ice cold beer. Oh wait, yes there is: an ice cold beer beside a submarine! Nautilus Galley, down beside the Nautilus on Mysterious Island, pours Kirin Ichiban Draft for ¥800 (about $4.90 USD). If you’re looking for something with a kick, this is it. For a more grown-up drink, the Fruity Fizz (vodka and lime) was a good one, though it was a seasonal ¥780 pour this spring, so ask what the current cocktail is. The November menu adds Hot Wine for ¥830. Remember that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
The Disney hotels have convenience stores of their own, including at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel and Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel! If you’ve read any of my other posts on Tokyo, you’ll know that convenience stores are EVERYTHING in Japan! They are no different here at Tokyo Disney Resort. Inside are the typical convenience store foods, but you’ll ALSO find uniquely themed food, drinks and snacks decorated with character designs.
Back where we began: Tokyo DisneySea is, without a doubt, my favourite of all the Disney parks, and the food might be what it does best. From a secret wine cellar behind a bookshelf to a Gyoza Dog eaten beside a submarine, every bite is part of the story, so step outside your comfort zone and try at least one new thing! Did this post make you hungry?! It sure made me miss all those incredible foods and miss Japan even more! Let me know what you’re looking forward to eating or, if you’ve already been to DisneySea, which dish was your favourite!
Japan has found its own answer to the classic Disney ice cream bar in the Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich. Between two cookies flavoured with a hint of coffee is creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s soft, cool and absolutely delicious. It was only ¥300 (about
If you’re looking for something to drink that’s not just the typical soda, head over to Port Discovery, beside the Nemo & Friends SeaRider ride, and try this tropical smoothie, a summer favourite at Bayside Takeout. Looking at it from afar, it looks like layers of the ocean: the top is blue slush, the middle is filled with blue jelly and the bottom has a layer of yellow tapioca balls to represent the ocean floor. If you are a fan of the texture of bubble tea, you’ll love this drink! It was ¥400 (about
If you have some money to splash out, you can’t go wrong with Magellan’s. It is one of the most popular restaurants in the park, so be prepared to work for a table. Priority Seating opens at 10 a.m. Japan time one month ahead, and on the day itself the restaurant starts taking requests at 10 a.m. if seats have opened up, so arriving around then is your best option. If you have the option, ask whether a table is free in the “secret room”, a wine cellar tucked behind a trick bookshelf.
Magellan’s feels like the regal, secretive meeting place of people like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, where they would gather on a dark and stormy night to discuss science, art and all things in between. It is a fine dining table service restaurant in Mediterranean Harbor, and the four-course menu is prix fixe, with dishes such as grilled beef loin and scallops. The standard Magellan Course is ¥8,000 (about $49 USD), and the seasonal Special Course is ¥13,000 (about $80 USD) from November 1 to December 25, 2026. For the food you get, this is MORE than worth it! Plus, the ambience and décor really can’t be beaten!
The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge is on the second floor of the giant S.S. Columbia, the ocean liner docked in the American Waterfront. Inside, it feels like a vintage smoking room from the early 1900s. When I visited, the staff were dressed in period costume and jazz music played throughout. The dimly lit, wood-panelled lounge is covered in rich textures and beautiful upholstery, and the menu leans toward classic American fare such as pastrami sandwiches and Caesar salad.
Since it is rather on the pricey side, if you want a chance to experience the ambience, get a table and order the seasonal parfait instead of an entire meal. There is always something being changed up here, so you never know what will be on offer. This season’s berry parfait (November 1 to March 31, 2027) is ¥2,200 (about $14 USD), and you can even order it in a collectible glass for an extra something to remember your meal by, for ¥3,300 (about $20 USD).
If DisneySea is one of your first stops on your visit to Japan and you’re dying to try some Japanese food, you really can’t go wrong with Restaurant Sakura! Inside you’ll find dishes such as tempura, wagyu sukiyaki, rice bowls topped with seafood and seasonal udon. It’s not too pricey for a table service meal, with set meals at ¥2,900–¥3,000 (about $18–$19 USD). The restaurant is themed as a place where Japanese immigrants in New York gather, in a building that looks like a repurposed waterfront fish market, so the interior is beautiful but not Japanese decor, in case you were expecting something more traditional.
Vulcania is one of those counter service restaurants you just can’t believe is counter service! Carved into the volcanic rock of Mount Prometheus on Mysterious Island, it is meant to look like the mess hall of a geothermal power station, but the food is, I’m sure, much better than Captain Nemo’s crew ever got! This is where you should come if you’re looking for something Asian to try on your trip. While the food isn’t typically Japanese, you can try Chinese dim sum, shrimp in chili sauce, spicy tofu with minced pork and, from October to April, noodles with shrimp wonton in a lobster and pork-chicken broth (¥1,480). Most entrées are about ¥980 (about $6 USD).
If, on the other hand, you’re looking for something more familiar to the North American palate after days of Japanese meals, head down to the American Waterfront and stop by New York Deli. This counter service restaurant is a favourite with visitors. Mouthwatering stacks of meat piled on soft bread with crunchy pickles will make your hungry stomach very happy. The theming inside is, once more, unparalleled! Details you’d expect in a fancy sit-down restaurant are all over the place. Here you’re treated like a king at counter service prices.
This little cafe is the perfect place to visit after your morning rush to Toy Story Mania! and the other early rides. Here you’ll find a good cup of coffee to keep you going all day, as well as a large selection of fluffy Italian and Japanese pastries. The melon bread with custard inside (¥500, about $3 USD, at last check) is a must. Picking up a few is a great plan in case you get caught in a long line when hunger strikes!
Casbah Food Court is one of the most immersive counter service restaurants I’ve visited in any Disney park. Located in the Arabian Coast, its interior looks like an ancient eastern bazaar. Intricate fabrics cover the ceiling, multicoloured Turkish lamps hang from the rooftop and beautiful mosaics decorate the walls. Inside, a few different food stalls serve authentic curry.
The best option here is the Special Curry Sampler, with medium beef curry and mild chicken curry served with rice and naan, for ¥1,550 (about $9.50 USD). It is a limited-period item available until April 2027, and the regular curries run from ¥890 to ¥1,200. Although the serving size is smaller than you might be used to in North America, the quality of the curry is out of this world. The naan is soft, the curry is rich, and sitting in the most transporting environment, you feel like you’re dining in a very expensive restaurant.
Chandu is the little tiger sidekick on Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage, the Arabian Coast boat ride. If you’ve ever had a curry bun, you would have loved Chandu’s Tail, a steamed bun shaped like the tiger’s tail and sold at Sultan’s Oasis. It was filled with creamy chicken, and in the springtime a version with chicken, cheese and curry appeared. At only ¥500 it was a steal, and look: how could anything get any cuter?! The Chandu’s Tail was retired in 2018 and replaced by a chicken curry steamed bun, and the counter has since changed its menu again. Today the counter serves a long naan with meat sauce for ¥500 (about $3 USD), but I’d skip it, as it isn’t cooked enough and is a little plain. Try the chocolate churro for ¥600 instead, available from November 1 to December 25.
Down the stairs from Nautilus Gifts, the Mysterious Island gift shop, is one of the real treasures of the park: Nautilus Galley, home of the Gyoza Dog (officially the Gyoza Sausage Bun). It is Tokyo’s answer to a hot dog, for an on-the-go treat! In its simplest form, it is an enormous steamed dumpling bun stuffed with pork. The bun itself is like biting inside a cloud. I cannot express how soft this snack really is. It costs ¥600 (about $3.70 USD) and will definitely fill you up if you’re looking for something to keep you going during that mid-morning period.
Nautilus Galley fills up FAST during the lunch and dinner rush, so visiting outside those hours is preferable, and Mobile Order is available in the Tokyo Disney Resort app once you’re in the park. But even when there is a huge line, the menu is small enough that people will take your order before you even reach the counter, which really speeds the process along! So don’t be afraid to wait in line. It’s worth it!
The Ukiwah Bun can be found at Seaside Snacks in the coastal-themed harbour of Port Discovery. Ukiwah translates into English as “lifesaver,” which is why these adorable little buns are shaped like tiny life rings. They are served in a plastic wrap with the image of Donald on top, which makes it look like Donald is jumping out of the life ring. So cute!!!
But they aren’t just cute to look at; they are delicious to boot. Stuffed with shrimp, pork and vegetables inside a soft bun, they are the perfect thing to eat on the go, and a must-try. At only ¥450 when I visited, you might find yourself eating two! The classic bun isn’t on Seaside Snacks’ official menu at the moment, but for the park’s 25th anniversary the stand is serving a Special Ukiwah Bun with shrimp and sweet potato for ¥900 (about $5.50 USD) through April 2027.
Disney popcorn is an iconic treat, but the flavours in Tokyo are next level! And while they might seem a little out of this world, they are well worth a try. Flavours vary from wagon to wagon, and right now they include Caramel, Soy Sauce & Butter, Milk Chocolate, Curry, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic-Shrimp, Chinese Chili and Truffle-Salt. Our favourite was Herb & Tomato (which was basically PIZZA!), though it isn’t on the current list, and limited-edition flavours often appear for holidays and special events. My tip: skip the Black Pepper, because there are better choices, and get the Curry instead.
But the best part about the popcorn is the adorable souvenir buckets it comes in. Buckets are sold at the popcorn wagons, and some designs are tied to a single wagon or a limited time. We got the Buzz Lightyear bucket, which looked like the real Buzz toy in its collector’s box. It looks incredible up on our shelves, so it was definitely worth the price. The popcorn costs ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) for a regular box and ¥3,000–¥3,800 (about $18–$23 USD) for a souvenir bucket with popcorn. BUT a refill of the bucket will only cost ¥600 (about $3.70 USD), so if you’re travelling with friends and are up for sharing, this is a great deal! Grab the bucket and try as many flavours as you can!
Churros are a popular option in any Disney park. The lines for them are often just as long as the lines for some of the rides! In Tokyo, the flavours change with the season. This holiday season, Sultan’s Oasis is selling a chocolate churro for ¥600 (about $3.70 USD) from November 1 to December 25. It’s a reasonably priced treat, so try as many flavours as you can find!
Inside many of the souvenir shops at DisneySea, you’ll find the most adorably designed Omiyage Boxes. “Omiyage” is a Japanese word for a gift (typically something edible) that one brings back to family and co-workers after a trip or vacation. They are usually impeccably presented as well as delicious. And at DisneySea, they don’t take any shortcuts. The tins, boxes, bowls and treats themselves are all so beautiful you’ll find it hard to give them away. Be sure to check out the limited-edition seasonal box sets, that is, if they haven’t already sold out!
A monaka is a Japanese treat, traditionally two crisp wafers made from mochi rice with a dollop of red bean paste inside. Here at the park they have revamped it into something cool for a hot day. Two crispy wafers in the shape of a seashell hold sea salt ice cream and a dollop of raspberry filling instead of the red bean. The combination of tart berries, sweet cream and a hint of salt is ABSOLUTE perfection, and a must-try! Refreshment Station, between Mysterious Island and Mermaid Lagoon, sold it for ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) in summer 2026, up from ¥310 when I visited. Grab one on your way to Mermaid Lagoon, as the seashell design makes for a great photo op in front of Ariel’s kingdom.
Toy Story is so beloved here that Tokyo Disney Resort even has its own Toy Story Hotel, and the park LOVES its Toy Story merch and themed food. One of the most popular items in the park is these ice cream mochi, officially called Little Green Dumplings. Mochi are little dumplings made from pounded glutinous rice, and here they are filled with cream in three flavours (recently custard, chocolate and strawberry). The mochi are shaped into the heads of the aliens from Toy Story and served stacked one on top of the other like they would be in the crane machine. Three mochi cost ¥360 (about $2.20 USD) when I visited, and a set with a souvenir case is now ¥1,400 (about $8.60 USD) at Yucatan Base Camp Grill.
Japan has found its own answer to the classic Disney ice cream bar in the Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich. Between two cookies flavoured with a hint of coffee is creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s soft, cool and absolutely delicious. It was only ¥300 (about $1.85 USD) when I visited, so you’ll want to try more than one. Prices have crept up since then (the Mickey ice bar is now ¥400), so check at the cart.
If you’re looking for something to drink that’s not just the typical soda, head over to Port Discovery, beside the Nemo & Friends SeaRider ride, and try this tropical smoothie, a summer favourite at Bayside Takeout. Looking at it from afar, it looks like layers of the ocean: the top is blue slush, the middle is filled with blue jelly and the bottom has a layer of yellow tapioca balls to represent the ocean floor. If you are a fan of the texture of bubble tea, you’ll love this drink! It was ¥400 (about $2.50 USD) when I visited, and it comes in an adorable cup!
For an afternoon pick-me-up, there is nothing better than a vanilla smoothie with coffee jelly, which I found at Sultan’s Oasis on the Arabian Coast. There are so many layers of flavour that it is a joy to drink. The sweetness of the smoothie is cut with the bitter coffee, a fantastic blend. A cup ran ¥500 (about $3 USD) when I visited. Although small in size, it’s BIG in flavour. Drinks like this rotate with the seasons, so ask what’s on offer.
If you’re not in the mood for coffee, D’s Delights, the park’s brand of frozen dessert drinks, has another iconic treat up its sleeve. The version I tried at Sultan’s Oasis was a “salty” dessert drink made from creamy vanilla ice cream, with raspberry and lychee puree. Mixed in is a hint of salt, which takes the entire sip up a level. But be sure to mix it well, otherwise you might get a mouthful of pure salt! It was only ¥500 (about $3 USD) when I visited, a luxurious steal! The flavours rotate, so yours may differ.
On a hot day, or even just as a way to relax your tired body, there is nothing better than an ice cold beer. Oh wait, yes there is: an ice cold beer beside a submarine! Nautilus Galley, down beside the Nautilus on Mysterious Island, pours Kirin Ichiban Draft for ¥800 (about $4.90 USD). If you’re looking for something with a kick, this is it. For a more grown-up drink, the Fruity Fizz (vodka and lime) was a good one, though it was a seasonal ¥780 pour this spring, so ask what the current cocktail is. The November menu adds Hot Wine for ¥830. Remember that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
The Disney hotels have convenience stores of their own, including at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel and Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel! If you’ve read any of my other posts on Tokyo, you’ll know that convenience stores are EVERYTHING in Japan! They are no different here at Tokyo Disney Resort. Inside are the typical convenience store foods, but you’ll ALSO find uniquely themed food, drinks and snacks decorated with character designs.
Back where we began: Tokyo DisneySea is, without a doubt, my favourite of all the Disney parks, and the food might be what it does best. From a secret wine cellar behind a bookshelf to a Gyoza Dog eaten beside a submarine, every bite is part of the story, so step outside your comfort zone and try at least one new thing! Did this post make you hungry?! It sure made me miss all those incredible foods and miss Japan even more! Let me know what you’re looking forward to eating or, if you’ve already been to DisneySea, which dish was your favourite!
For an afternoon pick-me-up, there is nothing better than a vanilla smoothie with coffee jelly, which I found at Sultan’s Oasis on the Arabian Coast. There are so many layers of flavour that it is a joy to drink. The sweetness of the smoothie is cut with the bitter coffee, a fantastic blend. A cup ran ¥500 (about USD) when I visited. Although small in size, it’s BIG in flavour. Drinks like this rotate with the seasons, so ask what’s on offer.
If you’re not in the mood for coffee, D’s Delights, the park’s brand of frozen dessert drinks, has another iconic treat up its sleeve. The version I tried at Sultan’s Oasis was a “salty” dessert drink made from creamy vanilla ice cream, with raspberry and lychee puree. Mixed in is a hint of salt, which takes the entire sip up a level. But be sure to mix it well, otherwise you might get a mouthful of pure salt! It was only ¥500 (about USD) when I visited, a luxurious steal! The flavours rotate, so yours may differ.
On a hot day, or even just as a way to relax your tired body, there is nothing better than an ice cold beer. Oh wait, yes there is: an ice cold beer beside a submarine! Nautilus Galley, down beside the Nautilus on Mysterious Island, pours Kirin Ichiban Draft for ¥800 (about .90 USD). If you’re looking for something with a kick, this is it. For a more grown-up drink, the Fruity Fizz (vodka and lime) was a good one, though it was a seasonal ¥780 pour this spring, so ask what the current cocktail is. The November menu adds Hot Wine for ¥830. Remember that the legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
The Disney hotels have convenience stores of their own, including at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel and Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel! If you’ve read any of my other posts on Tokyo, you’ll know that convenience stores are EVERYTHING in Japan! They are no different here at Tokyo Disney Resort. Inside are the typical convenience store foods, but you’ll ALSO find uniquely themed food, drinks and snacks decorated with character designs.
Back where we began: Tokyo DisneySea is, without a doubt, my favourite of all the Disney parks, and the food might be what it does best. From a secret wine cellar behind a bookshelf to a Gyoza Dog eaten beside a submarine, every bite is part of the story, so step outside your comfort zone and try at least one new thing! Did this post make you hungry?! It sure made me miss all those incredible foods and miss Japan even more! Let me know what you’re looking forward to eating or, if you’ve already been to DisneySea, which dish was your favourite!
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I am now craving a Chandu's Tail!
Definitely one of the best things to eat in the park.
We were just at this park last week and they no longer have Chandu tails! We really wanted to try them!
Hi Amy! Sorry to hear they were out of the Tails, sometimes between changing the flavours between the Spring and regular season they are temporarily out. What else did you get to try?!