Mike and Sulley’s Flavors of Asia is one of the brand-new, original dining concepts aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure. Inspired by Harryhausen’s – the elegant restaurant from Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. – this upscale, family-friendly venue offers four distinct Japanese dining experiences:
- An open-air dining area serving sushi and sashimi
- A Japanese steakhouse with an à la carte menu
- Teppanyaki, featuring the traditional live cooking performance
- An Omakase-style dinner
Omakase is a Japanese dining style that translates to “I leave it in your hands,” where guests entrust the chef to create a seasonal, multi-course meal – typically centered around premium sushi. These experiences tend to be more intimate and interactive, as diners can watch the chefs prepare each dish right in front of them. On the Disney Adventure, the omakase experience is priced at $200 per person and includes nine courses.
The experience begins with an introduction from the chef and their assistant, who welcome you and present the fresh, seasonal ingredients selected for the evening.
Service is further elevated by two servers and a sommelier, all of whom guide you throughout the meal – offering insights into each dish, its origins, and the proper way to enjoy it. One of them explained that this is not a strictly traditional omakase, but rather a menu thoughtfully designed to blend classic Japanese cuisine with touches more familiar to Western palates.
The first course was Uni Negitoro, featuring sea urchin, premium bluefin tuna belly, and scallions, served over a crisp seaweed cracker. It was a beautiful introduction – immediately setting the tone for a refined culinary experience with exceptional attention to detail and presentation.
The second course was a delicate sandwich – perhaps the most beautiful I’ve ever had – the Saikyo Miso Duck Pâté.
The third dish, and one of my favorites, was Smoked Hotategai: a scallop served with cauliflower purée and crisp rice. It was visually stunning, with bold yet perfectly balanced flavors.
One aspect that stood out in this menu was the intentional pacing, with certain dishes designed to “cleanse the palate,” as the chef explained – offering softer, more elegant flavors between richer courses. This was the case with the fourth dish, Ise Ebi Dobin Mushi, a delicate yet deeply flavorful lobster broth with shiitake mushrooms.
The fifth course introduced a more substantial protein: Sansho Chicken Katsu, served with a rich Japanese curry and mozzarella.
The sixth course again acted as a palate cleanser, preparing us for the main event: Taraba Kani Chawanmushi, featuring Alaska king crab tempura in a silky egg custard.
The highlight of the evening was the main course: A5 Satsuma striploin, one of the finest cuts of beef in the world, served with charred broccolini and a garlic-shoyu reduction. Without a doubt, it was the best meat I’ve ever had.
To finish, we were served two desserts: a beautifully presented Tomorokoshi caramel popcorn creation, reminiscent of a crème brûlée, and a refreshing Kyoho grape sorbet, paired with tea.
At the end of the experience, we were gifted a box of macarons and a personalized printed menu with each guest’s name.
Without question, the Disney Adventure’s omakase is one of the finest dining experiences I’ve had – and one that any foodie or Disney enthusiast should not miss on their cruise.
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