Churros - The Creative Adventurer https://thecreativeadventurer.com A Travel Guide for Exploring the World Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:37:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/thecreativeadventurer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-NewCreativeAdventurerLogo_250x250_v1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Churros - The Creative Adventurer https://thecreativeadventurer.com 32 32 171399271 The BEST Foods you Must-Try in Barcelona https://thecreativeadventurer.com/what-to-eat-in-barcelona-the-21-best-local-foods-you-must-try/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-to-eat-in-barcelona-the-21-best-local-foods-you-must-try https://thecreativeadventurer.com/what-to-eat-in-barcelona-the-21-best-local-foods-you-must-try/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:06:00 +0000 https://thecreativeadventurer.com//what-to-eat-in-barcelona-the-21-best-local-foods-you-must-try/ If you're trying to pick a city to visit based on the food alone, Barcelona is no doubt on the top of that list! Catalonian cuisine combines the very best elements of Spanish and French cooking with that uniquely Catalan flare that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. Knowing which items you NEED to eat when you're there will help you weed out the authentic recipes from the tourist traps.

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]]> If you’re trying to pick a city to visit based on the food alone, Barcelona is no doubt at the top of that list! Catalonian cuisine combines the best elements of Spanish and French cooking with that uniquely Catalan flare that is unmatched worldwide. Knowing which items you NEED to eat when you’re there will help you weed out the authentic recipes from the tourist traps.

Table Of Contents
  1. BREAKFAST
  2. Coffee
  3. Hot Chocolate and Melindros
  4. Spanish Omelet
  5. LUNCH
  6. TAPAS
  7. PINCHOS
  8. Dessert
  9. Drinks

BREAKFAST

Xuixo

Many travellers visiting Barcelona, especially those from North America, will head out early in the morning expecting some gourmet breakfast options and might be surprised that many restaurants don’t open any earlier than 10am. Going out for breakfast just isn’t popular in Catalonia. Breakfast time is most often held in the home, so if you get a chance to visit a bakery and bring something back to your accommodation, this is the best way to spend a morning in Barcelona.

Xuixo’s is one of the best options to sample, as the sweet pastry comes from the city of Girona, just a few hours away from Barcelona. These are very similar to doughnuts; they are deep-fried pastries coated with sugar and thick custard. You can find these in almost any bakery around the city, so feel free to try out that shop down the street to give back to your community.

Coffee

Coffee culture in Barcelona has seen a big boom in the last few years. However, coffee shops follow the same trend as those breakfast joints and still don’t open too early in the morning. Instead, most locals get their morning coffee from small bakeries or corner stores. Usually, they drink an uncomplicated espresso shot while standing, chatting about the morning news to the owners and other morning patrons. If you’re looking for something other than espresso, order a “cortado.” This is a trendy option in Catalonia and is made with a shot of espresso with a splash of steamed milk. Cortado means “cut” because adding milk to the espresso essentially “cuts” the bitterness of the coffee.

Hot Chocolate and Melindros

On the weekends, you’ll see families out for a special treat; a cup of hot chocolate served alongside ‘melindros‘ (Catalan sponge fingers). The hot chocolate is nothing like the powdered version you get in North America; this hot chocolate is thick, almost like a cream. After sipping a bit of the hot cocoa, you dip the cookies into the drink, coating the cookies in the thick chocolate. Best served with a giant helping of whipped cream on top!

Spanish Omelet

Around 11 am, you’ll hear the clatter of cafes opening their doors, and people start to head inside for a hearty breakfast since lunchtime won’t arrive till 2 or 3 pm. The best thing to try in Barcelona is a Spanish Omelet, a ‘tortilla.’ But don’t come in expecting that same watery, eggy mess you might get a diner back home; a true Spanish Omelet is made with huge chunks of potatoes and onions. These two ingredients are simmered in fatty olive oil and, once fully cooked, covered in eggs to bind the entire dish together. It’s served in triangular slices, and despite the recipe’s simplicity, the dish is extraordinary. The caramelized onions add that incredible umami flavour that is unbeatable.

LUNCH

Lunch is considered the main meal of the day in Barcelona. Unlike elsewhere, lunch is held anytime after 1 pm, but people usually start eating around 2:30 pm. Lunch tends to be a three-course affair with a starter, entree and dessert. You can see why they need a siesta after such a big meal!

Paella

One of the most popular menu items to choose from in Barcelona is paella. Paella is much too heavy for dinner, and locals like to go out with their co-workers to share this traditional family-sized meal. Paella is a bit contentious in Barcelona since it’s originally a Spanish invention. But the Catalans have, of course, added their own local spin on it. To spot an authentically Catalan paella, be sure you’re not eating it in Las Ramblas or any place that has pictures in English outside on the street. This is a clear sign of a cheap tourist trap where you’ll never receive the kind of paella locals would ever eat.

Catalan paella is generally made with many of the same ingredients as Spanish Paella. But in Barcelona, the difference is in the method of cooking. In Catalan paellas, the rice is added first, and the other ingredients are added to cook atop the rice. The rice isn’t stirred at all once the other elements are added to the seafood flavours of the rice as it boils. Paella takes a long time to cook, so don’t expect it to be ready in under an hour. If you see a place offering it up fast, don’t expect good quality.

Bombas

If you’re still adjusting to the Catalan way of eating and need a quick yet authentic snack, you must try a bomba! Bombas are not only a delicious snack, but they are also reflective of a big part of Barcelona’s history. During the Spanish Civil War, revolutionaries roamed the street throwing homemade grenades against the fascists. A chef in the town created this recipe in honour of those fighters and named it “la bomba” (the bomb). A bomba is similar to a croquette made from ground meats and potatoes, rolled into a ball, covered in breadcrumbs, and fried. Bombas are usually served alongside some sauce which often varies from place to place.

Calçots

If you can visit Barcelona in the winter, don’t miss out on this excellent side dish. Calçots are a Spanish vegetable cross between a leek and a green onion. They are only available during the winter months. They are cooked over an open flame to give them that iconic charred flavour. Served alongside a thick sauce called romesco made from roasted tomatoes, nuts and garlic, the taste is something unlike anything I’ve had before but oddly addictive.

TAPAS

Tapas was first invented in the country’s north by the King of Spain. The King suffered from a severe illness restricting him from eating large meals. To help him cope with the disease, his chefs prepared multiple small meals throughout the day for him to enjoy. The King would use these small dishes to cover his glasses of wine as he ate them to keep the flies out of the wine, and that’s where the name came from. The word “tapas” is derived from the Spanish verb ‘tapar’ which means “to cover.” Tapas dishes are served inside small bowls, and these tiny portions allow you to try all different flavour combinations.

Caracols a la llauna

Catalans seem to have a festival for everything; they like to party. And every party revolves around food. In late May, the festival of L’Aplec del Caragol (snail meat) is celebrated in a small town in Spain where over twelve tonnes of snails are consumed! But you can sample these famed dishes pretty much any time of the year as a form of tapas.

The best way to eat them is ‘Caracoles a la llauna’, which are snails cooked in a roasted metal tray over a charcoal grill, seasoned with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. They are then served with aioli or romesco sauce to dip the meat of the snails into. I find cooking them this way, compared to preparing them covered in sauce, to begin with, allows the flavour of the snails to come through more. Which I suppose is good or bad depending on how brave you want to be!

Navajas

‘Navajas,’ or razor clams, are deep-sea creatures caught off the shores of Spain. Their long, oblong shape makes for a unique eating experience. Before I came to Barcelona, I had never even heard of them! They are generally cooked in a butter and garlic sauce and served with a sprinkling of parsley. The meat tastes very similar to a regular clam, if not a bit chewier, so it might not be totally new in terms of taste. But the visual experience is worth the effort of seeking them out.

Patatas Bravas

If you find yourself a bit hungry between lunch and the very late dinner, which Barcelona is famous for, stop in to sample one of their best snacks, the Patatas Bravas. Patatas Bravas is a favourite tapas dish made from thick-cut potatoes, fried and served with a salsa made from tomatoes and cayenne and topped with Catalan aioli. These are best eaten outside with a cold glass of beer.

Pimientos de Padrón

Found in the Spanish municipality of Padrón, these tiny green peppers are some of the most addictive tapas items on the bar. Cooked in nothing but olive oil and a dash of salt, these peppers are mouth-wateringly delicious. These taste like miniature versions of green pepper, but about one in ten is super hot! Eating them with friends becomes somewhat of a game of chance. I don’t find even the hottest ones bad, but I love spicy food. Just be sure you can have a glass of cava on hand if you land one of the hot ones.

Jamón Ibérico

Jamón Ibérico, or Iberian ham, is one of those dishes people come to Barcelona to sample. Even today, the memory of eating this ham for the first time makes my mouth water. Spain’s Iberian pigs are carefully bred to ensure their lineage never dips below 75% Ibérico. They are of the highest quality, and the farms which raise them are held to almost impossibly high standards to ensure the taste is of the most excellent, consistent quality.

One of the things which makes this ham taste so unique is that the pigs are fed a diet of olives, chestnuts and acorns to change the flavour of the meat. The fresh meat is heavily salted and left to dry for 2 weeks before it is rinsed and then left to dry for another four months, but it can be cured for as long as 48 months! I think the ham is best enjoyed all on its own since you get the deepest tasting of the flavours this way.

Manchego Cheese

In the Mancha region of Spain, you’ll find one of the best things to come out of the country: Manchego Cheese. I only recently discovered my love of Manchego. It’s a hard, aged cheese made from sheep’s milk with a salty and nutty taste. It’s just creamy enough to combat the salty taste, and I could honestly eat this by the wheel. You’ll find manchego cheese served atop many different recipes and sliced on its own for tapas.

Escalivada

A beautiful winter tapas is Escalivada, a dish of roasted eggplant, tomatoes and bell peppers covered in olive oil. The vegetables are baked until soft and then topped with salty anchovies and sardines. It’s then mixed together like a salad and served atop crusty bread.

Pan con Tomate

One of the most popular tapas dishes in Barcelona is Pan con Tomate. ‘Pan’ is bread, so this dish simply translates into ‘Tomatoes on Bread.’ While the recipe might sound overly simplistic, it is the perfect way to start a meal. Unlike Italian bruschetta, pan con tomate is made by rubbing roasted tomatoes on top of thick, crusty bread and then drizzled with oil and salt. The roasting of the tomatoes before they go on the bread means they develop deeper flavours, making this item scrumptious.

Chipirones

If you got a little squeamish around the snails, then you might wanna skip this one. One of the most popular seafood dishes from Barcelona is chipirones. Chipirones are baby squid best cooked by battering and deep frying them. They are about the size of a slice of lemon and served alongside just that. They are caught just off the coast and, as such, are one of the freshest seafood options for you to eat while in the city.

PINCHOS

Pinchos is the Catalan version of Tapas originating in the Basque region of Spain. They are made of various ingredients and are always served on top of pieces of bread. Enough for one bit or sometimes, if they really piled on the ingredients, perhaps two. There are hundreds of different varieties of pinchos all over Barcelona, but below are some of my favourite combinations:

  • Spicy chorizo with quail egg
  • Giant prawns in butter and garlic
  • Mushroom carpaccio
  • Smoked salmon and ricotta
  • Sardines and tomatoes

Dessert

Churros

One of the most famous dishes you no doubt have already heard of from Barcelona is Churros. Churros are long, thin fried pastries with a doughnut-like taste and texture. These are sometimes considered to be Mexican desserts. But the dish originated in Portugal (although the Portuguese explorers may have brought the dish back from China).

The Portuguese brought Churros to Spain, where they combined the recipe with their national treasure, chocolate. The place to get the best churros is in the Carrer Petrixol district, where Barcelona’s chocolatier’s guild was first located. Here you’ll find the tastiest chocolate sauce to dip your pastries inside. The churro dough is pretty interchangeable, but the chocolate sauce can make or break the dessert.

Crema Catalana

Crema Catalana is much like the more famous French dessert, crème brûlée. But in reality, Crema Catalana’s recipe pre-dates the French method but hundreds of years. Crema Catalana is made from milk and eggs mixed with cornstarch to thicken the mixture. Unlike crème brûlée, it is flavoured with lemon and cinnamon and topped with a thick layered of burnt sugar to give it that toffee-like topping.

Drinks

Cava

Before ordering a glass of Sangria in Barcelona, consider ordering the local drink of choice; cava. Cava is a sparkling white wine. France has Champagne, Italy has Prosecco, and in Spain you have cava. Cava is wonderfully refreshing and light and the perfect drink to enjoy on a late summer night. Sangria has a lot of sugar. Those prone to headaches from wine alone might find that cava is much more straightforward and doesn’t leave the hangover so often produced by red wine and too much sugar.

*A Word About Sangria

Some writers would never dare utter the word sangria when writing about food and drink in Barcelona. It is commonly thought to be an overly “Spanish” beverage. The Catalans are passionate about being made separate from the rest of Spain. Take issue with sangria being served in Barcelona over their regional beverage, cava. Many restaurants will have sangria on the menu solely for tourists, and it’s made from cheap, unused red wine and subpar fruit. Instead of sugar, they’ll just add Sprite.

That being said, if you’re visiting Spain just once and you’ve really got your heart set on sampling sangria, some places in Barcelona serve fantastic jug of the stuff. Sangria is delicious, and as much as the Catalans might take issue with its popularity and the assumption it’s a Catalan specialty, they can’t escape the fact that it is indeed delicious. There are dozen wine bars across Barcelona serving up genuinely great sangria, so seek them out to get your fix. But just try the cava before you do. It’s truly wonderful.

Did I miss any of your favourite items from Barcelona on this list?! Tell me in the comments what your favourite thing to eat while visiting Barcelona is or what you’re most looking forward to trying!

Happy Travels Adventurers!

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]]> https://thecreativeadventurer.com/what-to-eat-in-barcelona-the-21-best-local-foods-you-must-try/feed/ 1 812 All the BEST Food at Tokyo DisneySea https://thecreativeadventurer.com/all-the-best-food-at-tokyo-disneysea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-the-best-food-at-tokyo-disneysea https://thecreativeadventurer.com/all-the-best-food-at-tokyo-disneysea/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:22:48 +0000 https://thecreativeadventurer.com//all-the-best-food-at-tokyo-disneysea/ Tokyo DisneySea is, without a doubt, the very best of all the Disney Parks around the world. But not only does it excel in rides and entertainment, what it might do best, is the FOOD! People from all over the whole who love Disney, have come to Tokyo DisneySea just to try the food! There is way too much good food to try everything in just one day but with this guide you can decide what you want to give a go and how to plan out your time in Disney to make sure you try all this incredible park has to offer! While a lot of the food might seem odd or even intimidating to some foreigners, I implore you to step outside your comfort zone and try at least one new thing!

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]]> Tokyo DisneySea is, without a doubt, the very best of all the Disney Parks around the world. But not only does it excel in rides and entertainment, what it might do best, is the FOOD! People from all over the whole who love Disney, have come to Tokyo DisneySea just to try their cooing! There is way too much good food to try everything in just one day but with this guide, you can decide what you want to give a go and how to plan out your time at Disney to make sure you try all this incredible park has to offer! While a lot of the food might seem odd or even intimidating to some foreigners, I implore you to step outside your comfort zone and try at least one new thing!

Table Of Contents
  1. Table Service
  2. Counter Service
  3. Snacks
  4. Desserts
  5. Drinks

Table Service

If you have some money to splash out you can’t go wrong with Magellan’s. This is one of the most popular restaurants in the park so be prepared to wait. You can always put your name down on a wait list and come back when your table is ready. The restaurant opens at 10am, so arriving around then is your best option for making your reservation. If you have the option, ask for a table in the ‘secret room’ which is located behind a trick bookshelf which opens up into a secret wine cellar.

Magellan’s

Magellan’s feels like the regal and secretive meeting place of people like Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo where they would go on a dark and stormy night to discuss science, art and all things in between. Magellan’s is a fine dining table service restaurant and creates dishes like wagyu beef, grilled scallop salad and Crème brûlée. The menu is a Prix fix with different price levels. They range from ¥4,900 – ¥ 8,400 ($45-$77 USD) but for the food you get this is MORE than worth it! Plus, the ambiance and decor really can’t be beaten!

Teddy Roosevelt Lounge

The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge is located inside the giant S.S. Columbia ship, which is docked outside the American Waterfront. Inside, it feels like a vintage smoking room from the 1920’s. The staff is all dressed in flapper costumes and jazz music plays throughout. The dimly lit wooden lounge is covered in rich textures and beautiful upholstery. The food here is suave and typical of American restaurants from that era. Since its 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. You can even order it in a souvenir glass for an extra something to remember your meal by. The parfait alone is ¥1,230 ($11 USD) and with the Souvenir Glass is ¥2,260 ($20 USD).

Restaurant Sakura

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 by visiting Restaurant Sakura! Inside you’ll find all the traditional dishes Japan is famous for; udon, tempura, sushi and tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet). It’s not too pricey either for a meal, set range from ¥1,800 – ¥2,500 ($16 – $22 USD), so you can afford to try a few different options! The interior is beautiful but not Japanese decor, in case you were expecting something more traditional.

Counter Service

Vulcania

Vulcania is one of those counter service restaurants you just can’t believe is counter service! Carved into the side of Mount Prometheus, is it meant to look like a geothermal station’s mess hall, but the food is, I’m sure, much better than those scientists 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 dumplings, Shrimp in Chili Sauce, Spicy Tofu w/ Minced Pork and even their new lunch and dinner set which comes with their take on Ramen noodles. Dishes are about ¥980 ($9 USD).

New York Deli

If on the other hand you’re looking for something more familiar to the North American palette after days of Japanese meals, head down to the American Waterfront, and stop by New York Deli. This counter service restaurant is heralded as one of the best places to eat in the Disney Park universe. Mouthwatering stacks of meat piled on top of soft bread and 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 the price of a pauper.

Mama Biscotti’s Bakery

This little cafe is the perfect place to visit after your morning rush to get Toy Story Mania FastPasses and early morning rides. Here is where you’ll be able to find a good cup of coffee to keep you going all day as well as a HUGE selection of fluffy Italian and Japanese pastries. Picking up a selection of a few is a great plan in case you get caught in a long line when hunger strikes!

Casbah Food Court

Casbah Food Court is one of the most immersive counter service restaurants I’ve been at a DisneyPark. Located inside the Arabian Coast, the interior of this food court 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, there are a few different counters serving curries from around the world! The best option here is the Three Curry Combo with Chicken, Beef, Shrimp curry served with rice and naan for ¥ 1,020 . This is less than $10 USD! Although the serving size is less 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 spicy and sitting in the most transporting environment, you feel like you’re dining in a very expensive restaurant.

Snacks

Chandu’s Tail

Chandu is the little tiger sidekick in Disneysea’s stand-alone ride, “Sinbad Storybook Adventure”. If you’ve ever had a curry bun, you’re going to love Chandu’s Tail. These treats can be found in the Sultan’s Oasis in the Arabian Coast. Year round these buns are filled with creamy chicken curry and during the springtime are filled with spicy beef and cheese. curry At only ¥500 ($4.50 USD) these are a steal and look – how could anything get any cuter?!

Gyoza Dog

Down the stairs from the Mysterious Island Gift Shop is one of the real treasures of the park. The Gyoza Dog is Tokyo’s answer to a hot dog, for an on-the-go treat! In its simplest form, it is an enormous dumpling bun stuffed with minced pork. The bun itself is like biting inside a cloud. I cannot express how soft this snack really is. The snack only costs ￥430 ($4 USD) and will definitely fill you up if you’re looking for something to keep you going during that mid-morning period. This place fills up FAST during the dinner and lunch rush so visiting outside those hours is preferable. 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!

Ukiwah Bun

The Ukiwah Bun can be found 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, round red and white lifesavers. They are served in a plastic wrap with the image of Donald on top which makes it looks like Donald is jumping out of the lifesaver, so cute!!! But they aren’t just cute to look at, they are delicious to boot. Stuffed with shrimp dumpling filling inside a soft bun, they are the perfect thing to eat on the go. At only ￥450 ($4 USD) you might find yourself eating two!

Herb & Tomato Popcorn

Disney Popcorn is an iconic treat but the flavours in Tokyo are next level! And while they might seem a little outta this world they are more worth giving a try. The flavours usually available are; Milk Chocolate, Soy Sauce and Butter, Curry, Honey, Black Pepper and our favourite Herb and Tomato (which is basically PIZZA!). They often have limited edition flavours available during holidays or special events. Speciality flavours such as Strawberry, Milk Tea, Jalapeno and coconut. But the best part about the popcorn are the adorable souvenir buckets they come in.

Buckets can be purchased in some of the souvenir shops or certain featured ones can be bought at the popcorn vendors carts. We got the BuzzLightyear bucket which looked like the real Buzz Toy in it’s collector’s box. It looks incredible up on our shelves so definitely worth the price. The popcorn costs ¥350 ($3 USD) for a regular box and around ¥1400-¥2000 ($13 – 18 USD) for a souvenir bucket. BUT a refill of the bucket will only cost your ¥500 ($4.50 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!

Potato Churro

Churros in any Disney park are a popular option. The lines for them are often just as long as some of the rides! During the holidays, the churros are often seasoned with specialty flavours like strawberry, cotton candy or cafe au lait! They only cost ¥310 ($2.80 USD) so they are much better priced than in any of the US parks – worth trying as many flavours as you can find!

Omiyage Boxes

Inside almost all of the souvenir shops at DisneySea, you’ll find the most adorably designed Omiyage Boxes. “Omiyage” is a Japanese word which refers to the giving of a gifts (typically something edible) which one brings back to their 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!

Desserts

Sea Salt Ice Cream Monaka

A monaka is a Japanese treat, traditionally served with a dollop of red bean paste inside two mochi wafers. Here at the park they have revamped it into something cool for a hot day. Two crispy wafers, in the shape of a seashell, contain sea salt ice cream and a dollop of raspberry filling instead of the red bean. The combination of the tart berries, sweet cream and hint of salt is ABSOLUTE perfection! Grab one of these while you’re visiting Mermaid Lagoon as the seashell design makes for a great photo op in front of Ariel’s kingdom! I’m amazed they’re only ￥310, less than $3 USD if the exchange rate is good.

Alien Mochi

Toy Story is such an important movie in Japan and they LOVE their Toy Story merch and themed food! One of the most popular items in the park are these ice cream mochi. Mochi are little dumplings made from gluttonous rice and here filled with ice cream in three flavours. The mochis are shapes 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 will cost you ¥360 ($3.20 USD) and they often have speciality souvenir carriers which cost ¥880 ($8 USD).

 Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich

Japan has found it’s answer to the classic Mickey Ice Cream Bar at Disneyland, and that is their Tiramisu Ice Cream Sandwich. Sandwiched between two dedicated cookies flavoured with a hint of coffee is a creamy vanilla ice cream. It’s soft, cool and absolutely delicious. For only ¥300 ($2.70 USD) youll want to try ore than one. 

Drinks

DeepSea Pineapple Smoothie

If you’re looking for something to drink that’s not just the typical soda, head over to Port Discovery beside Nemo and Friends Searider ride and try out this tropical cocktail. 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 represents the ocean floor. If you are a fan of the texture of bubble tea, you’ll love this drink! It’s ¥400 ($3.8 USD)and comes in an adorable cup!

Vanilla Smoothie & Coffee Jelly

For an afternoon pick me up there is nothing better than the Vanilla Smoothie with Coffee Jelly over in the Sultan’s Oasis. There are so many layers of flavours, it makes it a joy to drink. The sweetness of the smoothie is cut with the bitter coffee, a fantastic blend. A cup will run you ¥500. Although small in size, it’s BIG in flavour. 

D’s Delights Salty Frozen Dessert Drink

If you’re not in the mood for coffee, D’s has another iconic treat up their sleeve. The “salty” dessert drink is 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 be a mouthful of pure salt! For only ¥500 it’s a luxurious steal!

Frozen Beer

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 – a FROZEN beer! Down beside the model of the Nautilus in Mysterious Island is where you can find this elixir. For only ¥700, if you’re looking for something with a kick, this is it

Themed Convenience Store Drinks

At any of the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel’s, you’ll find their very own convenience stores! 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! Even their bottled water is packaged in adorable bottles in the shape of beloved Disney characters. If you’re not staying on Disney property, you can find these at the 7-Eleven’s near Maihama station.

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 what dish was your favourite!

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