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It's Your Grooviest Disney Reporter Here Again With Some News About The New Yak And Yeti Resturaunt Coming To WDW's Animal Kingdom Park!

This Resturaunt Will Have It's Grand Opening Nov. 15 2007! It Will Be A Combined Full-Service And Quick-Service Resturaunt.


I'll Get Some More Info And Maybe Some Pics Up Shortly.. But In The Mean Time...

Anyone Else Looking Foward To It?

It'll be ready for November 15th? Being at WDW just a few weeks back, the restaurant looks nowhere near complete. Are you entirely sure on the date?

It'll be ready for November 15th? Being at WDW just a few weeks back, the restaurant looks nowhere near complete. Are you entirely sure on the date?

The Little Bit Of Info I Do Have Above Is Provided From A Disney Fan Site, But A Few Weeks Back, Means They Could Have Gotten A Lot Done. They Send Representatives To The Parks Every Week, But They Could Be Wrong!

I Can Send You A Link If You Wish.

Hahahaaaaaaaaa november 15th is my birthday...........seriously it is........

Hahahaaaaaaaaa november 15th is my birthday...........seriously it is........

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WOOT I can go im going around then!

Im going in dec. =] If nobody else gets info on it i will :)

On the site that I found this on, it still says it's opening on November 15th. I'll check again.

EDIT: It's still saying November 15th. It also says the quick-service side the "Yak and Yeti Market" is also opening on the same day.

The yak and yeti restaurant Will open on November 14,2007

It said it on the Disney newspaper Eyes and ears or something like that

I saw that to. to bad my vacastion ender 6 days agao.

Interesting, we'll have to wait and see! :)

Someone and I have an inside joke about a goat(close to yack) and a yeti, so this is pretty exciting for us. LOL

OH! I have some insider info- There was an imagineer standing out front talking about it. The Yak and Yeti will feature Archeologist Tools on these walls and real pictures of the Beast of the Himalayas. There will be a stage featuring a show with the Yeti and his assistant, Yakima.

It'll be ready for November 15th? Being at WDW just a few weeks back, the restaurant looks nowhere near complete. Are you entirely sure on the date?


Well I read this on several other sites, and I will be going to WDW soon so i'll check it out. :)

Menu:
Menu Date: November 14, 2007

Appetizers

Steamed Mussels - Fresh Prince Edward Isle black mussels, white ****, lemon grass and Thai basil broth $9.99

Seared Ahi Tuna - chilled, sesame-encrusted ahi tuna, wasabi aioli, and sweet chili slaw $9.99

Pork Pot Stickers - pan seared or steamed, soy lime dipping sauce $7.49

Prawn Flavored Crisps - peanut sauce $4.99

Wok-Fried Green Beans - battered green beans, sweet Thai chili dipping sauce $6.99

Pork Egg Rolls - chili plum dipping sauce $7.99

Lettuce Cups - minced chicken breast, chopped vegetables, maple tamarind sauce, crisp lettuce cups $10.99

Dim Sum Basket - Pork pot stickers, shrimp siu mai, cha su bao, and pork sie mai steamed on a banana leaf, soy lime dipping sauce $12.99

Soups and Salads

Wonton Soup - pork wontons, clear chicken broth and vegetables $4.99

House Salad - Romaine and iceburg lettuce, almonds, sesame seeds and sesame dressing $5.99

Mandarin Chicken Salad - chilled chicken, romaine and iceburg lettuce, Mandarin oranges, almonds, sesame seeds, rice noodles and plum dressing $13.99

Specialties

Seared Miso Salmon - miso glazed Atlantic salmon, jasmine rice, baby bok choy and shiitake mushroom stir-fry $20.99

Crispy Mahi Mahi - filet of mahi mahi, Japanese bread crumbs, Cantonese sweet and sour sauce, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables $19.99

Duck with Anandapur Glaze - roasted half duckling, orange wasabi glaze, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables $21.99

Tempura Shrimp - chili plum sauce, coconut-ginger rice, stir fried vegetables $18.99

Noodles

Lo Mein - Lo Mein noodles, carrots, cabbage, green onoins, bean sprouts; Chicken $14.99; Shrimp $16.99

Pho - Lemon grass scented broth, poached shrimp, rice noodles, tranditional Vietnamese garnishes $16.99

Wok
Your choice of jasmine or brown rice

Crispy Honey Chicken - tempura chicken, broccoli, carrots, honey sauce $15.99

Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli - flank steak, broccoli, brown sauce $16.99

Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork - Tempura chicken or pork, ginger, garlic, bell peppers, pineapple $15.99

Grilled

Baby Back Ribs - slow-roasted ribs, hoisin BBQ sauce, chicken fried rice, sweet chili slaw $22.99

Shaoxing Steak and Shrimp - skirt steak, tempura-battered shrimp, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables, chili plum dipping sauce $22.99

Maple Tamarind Chicken - Seared chicken breast, Indonesian tamarind glaze, coconut ginger rice, baby bok choy, shiitake mushroom stir fry. $17.99

Sides

House Stir Fried Vegetables $4.99
Wok-Fried Green Beans $3.99
Pork Egg Rolls $4.99
Chicken Fried Rice $4.99
Steamed Rice (jasmine or brown) $2.99

Desserts

Mango Pie - shortbread cookie crust, fresh whipped cream, raspberry sauce $6.99

Chocolate Brownie Sundae - chunks of brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauces, fresh whipped cream $7.99

Fried Wontons - Skewers of fresh pineapple and cream cheese wontons, vanilla ice cream, honey vanilla drizzle $7.99

Sorbet - Mango, lemon, raspberry $5.99

Credits to allears.net for provideing the exact menu.
DisneyWorld.com does not count it as an offical resturant just yet in DAK.

Oooh! Sounds yummy!

I'm going soon, and we have reservations. The menu looks amazing!! I'm really excited.

someone went there the opening night and said it was extremely good. The food had really large portions, and there is a really cool story line that goes with it. there wa a rich man who live by everest with a large house. He lost his money and he decided to open a restaraunt for the tourists, so he tore down all the walls, which you can tell because the carpet could suddenly go to tile and so on. I am going soon so I can find out for myself. :)

I ate there a few weeks ago. It has very good looks. The food.. well you got to like that type of food. ;) The service? Horrible! It was mainly our waiter since everyone else around was getting their server constantly. Our server took our oders, filled drinks once, then gave us the check. 3 times? Not that great. Anyways I would give it a B-

so your giving it a B- because? What did you want your waiter do to do better?

I ate there a few weeks ago. It has very good looks. The food.. well you got to like that type of food. ;) The service? Horrible! It was mainly our waiter since everyone else around was getting their server constantly. Our server took our oders, filled drinks once, then gave us the check. 3 times? Not that great. Anyways I would give it a B-

that happened to my family at the brown derby i think it was bc wwe had the meal plan thing

so your giving it a B- because? What did you want your waiter do to do better?Waiters need to be attentive and responsive. It's their job. If one isn't, it can literally ruin a dining experience.

Obviously Slinkyman's waiter was not helpful. That's enough to give the place a D instead of a B-.

As I asked before how were they not helpful?

I'll have to stop by when I go back to WDW! Sounds really cool. Hopefully only that waiter was bad, because what is good food without good service?

Hmm... there are a few bad waiters I'm sure, but hopefully you'll get a good one next time!

I know what you feel like, one time at a local resteraunt we waited 3 hours to get our food only to find out that it had been sitting in the kitchen for that whole time. Our waiter was horrible and we never went there again, b/c the waiter gave us a bad impression.

There has been a question raised about how a single waiter can ruin an experience dining out.

For those who do not understand the workings of a restaurant, the main components are the menus, manager, waiters, and cooks. Some have chefs, but that's part and parcel with the menu, since I'm defining menu as the food itself. I'm excluding theme and atmosphere, as they usually only bring people in once.

If any one of those components fails at some point, the customer's visit is ruined. If the manager fails, the restaurant runs poorly. If the menu fails, the food stinks and people stop going. If the cooks fail, the menu fails, and the same thing occurs. If a waiter, or the entire wait staff, fails, one of more customers will overlook the food and never come back.

In the case of slinkyman, a waiter was poor at his job. Although the food was good, the experience with this server will make them think twice about eating there again. Not good in the restaurant world.

The proper thing to do is to call the manager and let him/her know about the waiter. The buck stops with the manager, and if one of his/her waiters is falling down on the job, that manager must take disciplinary action immediately.

Problem is, few customers tell the manager of these kinds of problems. They just simply don't return.


In the case of slinkyman, it's obvious the waiter did not pay attention to the diners - only appearing a couple of times. I read into this that drinks were not refilled, the meals were slow in coming, and at no time were they asked (as they should be, often) if everything was all right. slinkyman can correct me if I'm wrong.

This can be two things. Either the restaurant was short-staffed, which is the manager's fault, or the waiter was bad/lazy/incompenent/etc. In any case, this situation can, and usually will, damage the experience. Two months ago, I walked out of a restaurant for this very reason . . . but I made sure to tell the manager exactly why I was leaving and why I would never return.

Waiters need to be attentive and responsive. It's their job. If one isn't, it can literally ruin a dining experience.

Obviously Slinkyman's waiter was not helpful. That's enough to give the place a D instead of a B-.
Exactly. I gave it a B- because I can't let a bad waiter destroy my entire visit there.
As I asked before how were they not helpful?
This is what he didn't do-

We waited for a while to get our drinks refiled once.
We had to ask for desert while he came to pick up dirty dishes - he didn't come to ask us what we wanted.
He never asked us how our meal was.
Didn't seem happy/joyous to be there at all.

This is what he did-
Took our meal order.
Filled drinks once.
Grabbed dirty dishes once.
Came running over once we had that check filled out and there was a tip waiting for him (which wasn't much).

^Obviously he wanted money and that is it.

I'll have to stop by when I go back to WDW! Sounds really cool. Hopefully only that waiter was bad, because what is good food without good service?
Only the waiter was bad. Food was great and the surroundings are awesome. There is a second floor to the building too. Really makes you feel like you're in Asia.


This can be two things. Either the restaurant was short-staffed, which is the manager's fault, or the waiter was bad/lazy/incompetent/etc. In any case, this situation can, and usually will, damage the experience. Two months ago, I walked out of a restaurant for this very reason . . . but I made sure to tell the manager exactly why I was leaving and why I would never return.

"bad/lazy/incompetent/etc" That is how I would describe him. Maybe he was just having a bad day? I am not sure. We did let the manager know for sure. Great thing they have those name badges. ;)




-slinkyman

Why leave a tip at all?

Anyone have a picture of this restaurant? My friend ate there at the end of December and said is was very good. I haven't been to Animal Kingdom in a while, so I haven't been able to see it.

Why leave a tip at all?
We always leave a form of a tip.
Anyone have a picture of this restaurant? My friend ate there at the end of December and said is was very good. I haven't been to Animal Kingdom in a while, so I haven't been able to see it.
Once I get back from dinner I can see if I have any in our photos. I know we took some.

The place is massive! It has the full sit down dinning area, huge counter service area, huge dinning area, restrooms on the back, and it's own mini gift shop!

-slinkyman

Near which attractions is it located?

Near which attractions is it located?
Expedition Everest

Near which attractions is it located?

Flights of Wonder, Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest. It is in Asia.

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The black square is where it is located.


-slinkyman

Near which attractions is it located?

It's by the Rapids

It's by the Rapids

oh! i saw it was boarded up back in Feb when it was under construction

Anyone have a picture of this restaurant? My friend ate there at the end of December and said is was very good. I haven't been to Animal Kingdom in a while, so I haven't been able to see it.

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This is the entrance to the restaurant.

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Roof above our table.

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Floor artwork in the waiting lobby.

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Statue artwork in the waiting lobby.

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More lobby artwork.

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Dinning area.


Those are the pictures I got, enjoy!


-slinkyman

Wow, great pics, ink. I remember going to WDW this past June when they were building the place. It's really big @_@. Can't wait to go to WDW again.

Thanks for the pictures. I can't wait 'til I go again. I really want to eat there. It looks like a fun place.

The decor look interesting. If you have more of the main dining area, I'd like to see it.

The tabling looks oddly out of place though. I understood it to be a sit-down, but the tables all appear to be buffeteria/fast food type of tables. And I can't say I care much for the chairs. How comfortable were they?

Exactly. I gave it a B- because I can't let a bad waiter destroy my entire visit there.

This is what he didn't do-

We waited for a while to get our drinks refiled once.
We had to ask for desert while he came to pick up dirty dishes - he didn't come to ask us what we wanted.
He never asked us how our meal was.
Didn't seem happy/joyous to be there at all.

This is what he did-
Took our meal order.
Filled drinks once.
Grabbed dirty dishes once.
Came running over once we had that check filled out and there was a tip waiting for him (which wasn't much).

^Obviously he wanted money and that is it.


Only the waiter was bad. Food was great and the surroundings are awesome. There is a second floor to the building too. Really makes you feel like you're in Asia.



"bad/lazy/incompetent/etc" That is how I would describe him. Maybe he was just having a bad day? I am not sure. We did let the manager know for sure. Great thing they have those name badges. ;)




-slinkyman

Thanks that makes more sense, unfortanately thats how most teenagers act. Thats why I like to have the older people who have been at the park longer they are much nicer and give you some nice tips about the park. Nice pictures I cant wait until I go. Oh and soon you have to tip either a 15% or 20% percent tip automatically goes on the check. If you think it should be lower or higher you can talk to your waitor.

The decor look interesting. If you have more of the main dining area, I'd like to see it.

The tabling looks oddly out of place though. I understood it to be a sit-down, but the tables all appear to be buffeteria/fast food type of tables. And I can't say I care much for the chairs. How comfortable were they?

That's all I have for pictures, sorry. The tabling isn't that bad but I can see how it appears to be a beffet/fast food type of tables. The chairs? They are as comfortable as they seem in the photo. ;)

I ate there this past weekend, and it was AMAZING. Our waiter was very good, and the food was fantastic. You NEED TO GET the Dim Sum Basket.... yummy! It's so cool, expecially upstairs.

I wasn't there much longer ago. It looked pretty under way from what I saw behind that wall. I think it will be a nice place. I wonder what type of food they'll be serving there.

I went their yesterday it was pretty good. We got their about 25-30 minutes early because of how long it takes disney to seat you if it is busy and normally your get seated faster. We got seated in about five minutes, which gave us some time to take a few pictures. Then they took us up to the second floor in the elevator. And they instantly took our order, they persuaded us to order an appetizer(fried green beans), which was delicious. After we ordered our entree' we got it in about 15 minutes we got our food. Which was good, but if your a picky eater like my brother you probally wouldn't like it. They refilled our drinks often and were very polite. You also get an extra 10% off your entree' if you have an annual pass. The only other thing that may bother you because it may not have the "disney magic".
Yak and yetis is not owned by disney...

what kind of food do they have? i am going in july and i can't wait!

they serve asian cuisine (shrimp lomain, chicken lomain, chinese chicken, food like that) i ate there when we went and the food was GREAT! loved it and the atmosphere was wonderful well designed

authentic asian food here is the menu:

Menu:
Menu Date: November 14, 2007

Appetizers

Steamed Mussels - Fresh Prince Edward Isle black mussels, white ****, lemon grass and Thai basil broth $9.99

Seared Ahi Tuna - chilled, sesame-encrusted ahi tuna, wasabi aioli, and sweet chili slaw $9.99

Pork Pot Stickers - pan seared or steamed, soy lime dipping sauce $7.49

Prawn Flavored Crisps - peanut sauce $4.99

Wok-Fried Green Beans - battered green beans, sweet Thai chili dipping sauce $6.99

Pork Egg Rolls - chili plum dipping sauce $7.99

Lettuce Cups - minced chicken breast, chopped vegetables, maple tamarind sauce, crisp lettuce cups $10.99

Dim Sum Basket - Pork pot stickers, shrimp siu mai, cha su bao, and pork sie mai steamed on a banana leaf, soy lime dipping sauce $12.99

Soups and Salads

Wonton Soup - pork wontons, clear chicken broth and vegetables $4.99

House Salad - Romaine and iceburg lettuce, almonds, sesame seeds and sesame dressing $5.99

Mandarin Chicken Salad - chilled chicken, romaine and iceburg lettuce, Mandarin oranges, almonds, sesame seeds, rice noodles and plum dressing $13.99

Specialties

Seared Miso Salmon - miso glazed Atlantic salmon, jasmine rice, baby bok choy and shiitake mushroom stir-fry $20.99

Crispy Mahi Mahi - filet of mahi mahi, Japanese bread crumbs, Cantonese sweet and sour sauce, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables $19.99

Duck with Anandapur Glaze - roasted half duckling, orange wasabi glaze, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables $21.99

Tempura Shrimp - chili plum sauce, coconut-ginger rice, stir fried vegetables $18.99

Noodles

Lo Mein - Lo Mein noodles, carrots, cabbage, green onoins, bean sprouts; Chicken $14.99; Shrimp $16.99

Pho - Lemon grass scented broth, poached shrimp, rice noodles, tranditional Vietnamese garnishes $16.99

Wok
Your choice of jasmine or brown rice

Crispy Honey Chicken - tempura chicken, broccoli, carrots, honey sauce $15.99

Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli - flank steak, broccoli, brown sauce $16.99

Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork - Tempura chicken or pork, ginger, garlic, bell peppers, pineapple $15.99

Grilled

Baby Back Ribs - slow-roasted ribs, hoisin BBQ sauce, chicken fried rice, sweet chili slaw $22.99

Shaoxing Steak and Shrimp - skirt steak, tempura-battered shrimp, jasmine rice, stir-fried vegetables, chili plum dipping sauce $22.99

Maple Tamarind Chicken - Seared chicken breast, Indonesian tamarind glaze, coconut ginger rice, baby bok choy, shiitake mushroom stir fry. $17.99

Sides

House Stir Fried Vegetables $4.99
Wok-Fried Green Beans $3.99
Pork Egg Rolls $4.99
Chicken Fried Rice $4.99
Steamed Rice (jasmine or brown) $2.99

Desserts

Mango Pie - shortbread cookie crust, fresh whipped cream, raspberry sauce $6.99

Chocolate Brownie Sundae - chunks of brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauces, fresh whipped cream $7.99

Fried Wontons - Skewers of fresh pineapple and cream cheese wontons, vanilla ice cream, honey vanilla drizzle $7.99

Sorbet - Mango, lemon, raspberry $5.99

Credits to allears.net for provideing the exact menu.
DisneyWorld.com does not count it as an offical resturant just yet in DAK.

I ate there! It was mostly based on Chinese food but it was very good :)

So what is the restaruant itself like? I may have missed this by just skimming over the thread but is there anything "One-of-the-kind" there or is it a standard pick up and seat restaurant?

So what is the restaruant itself like? I may have missed this by just skimming over the thread but is there anything "One-of-the-kind" there or is it a standard pick up and seat restaurant?

Its definitely one of a kind, even though it's not owned by disney. It looks very old even though it was just built, their are tons of yeti statues, and I don't really know how to describe it. their are some pics earlier in the thread so you can see what is looks like and others have described it better. It definitely feels like a disney restaraunt.

I went there and it was great! The thing that stuck out the most to me was that the straws were made of paper/cardboard! Trust me, if you plan to go to WDW, make a reservation there.

I agree, the paper straws were neat! The sorbe was really good too ;)