Visiting Tokyo Disneyland with a Picky Eater

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One thing I’ve heard people mention that they find difficult when visiting the Tokyo Disney Parks is the food offered. Because the parks aim heavily at a local market, many dishes come with a Japanese twist, making it tricky if you’re travelling with someone with a less adventurous palate. Our guide aims to make things easier…

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The struggle is even harder as, while there’s lots of English once you actually get to the park, the menus online are only in Japanese, which doesn’t necessarily make sorting through them to find a cheeseburger or some chicken nuggets that easy. So, I’ve done the work for you.

Below is a list of where you’ll find some familiar foods in the parks.

Note – I have not included allergy-friendly eating in this as I didn’t want to label people with allergies as ‘picky eaters’. Until I write a dedicated post on allergy-eating in the parks, the best resource is this page of the Tokyo Disney website, which explains everything they do to accommodate those with allergies.

And don’t worry if you’re also going to Tokyo DisneySea, there’s a guide to Tokyo DisneySea for picky eaters too.

Restaurants with Pastries

The Great American Waffle Company

Where: World Bazaar

At the Great American Waffle Company, you can buy fruit-topped waffles — as a bonus, they’re Mickey-shaped.

Sweetheart Cafe

Where: World Bazaar

You’ll find basic muffins, brownies and cinnamon rolls in this homestyle bakery.

Cafe Orleans

Where: Adventureland

Now offer a new Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll

Magical Market

Where: Fantasyland

Stop here to pick up Brownies and Mickey-shaped Cinnamon rolls.

Restaurants with Burgers & Nuggets

Tomorrowland Terrace

Where: The clue to the location is in the name here!

You can order a beef burger or a fried chicken burger with fries and a drink. They also sell Chicken Nuggets and fries as side dishes, but you could order these together to make up a meal.

Don’t be fooled by the Baymax burger (below). It’s a pork and ginger burger; even for me, it was an acquired taste – and I’ll eat all sorts.

Another bonus of the Tomorrowland Terrace is it’s a great place to watch the parades.

Plazma Ray’s Dinner

Where: Also located in Tomorrowland

It offers a plate with chicken tenders, fried cheese, and tortilla chips. The plate is more snack-sized than meal-sized, though. They also offer salad and fries as extra side dishes.

Restaurants with Sandwiches

Le Tavern de Gaston

Located in Fantasyland

You’ll find a few sandwiches on the menu around the Tokyo Disney Parks but some of them have less-than-conventional fillings, so your best bet is likely to be the Croque Monsieur served here.

Cafe Orleans

Where: It’s in Adventureland.

Offer a chicken, cajun shrimp, and cream cheese-stuffed sandwich on focaccia. You can accompany this with a side of gumbo.

Eastside Cafe

Have a sandwich on their set menu filled with ham, cheese and honey-mustard cabbage. As it’s part of the set it’s not the cheapest choice. You’ll also want to check what’s in the starter on the set, as they can be a bit creative.

Can You Take Your Own Foods Into the Park?

You might think that the easy solution to this is to carry your own meals or snacks into the parks, but officially, only people with a particular dietary need, like an allergy, can eat their own food in the park.

If you want to eat a meal not served at Disney, they request that you consume it at the picnic areas outside the park. You can re-enter if you do this.

In reality, you can take in a few snacks, though.

Restaurants with Chicken and Turkey

Grandma Sara’s Kitchen

Where: Find this in Critter Country near the entrance to Splash Mountain

Offers a set plate with three types of chicken – baked chicken, a chicken cutlet and chicken in a creamy curry sauce served with plain rice. It’s not the plainest dish on this list, but many people say Grandma Sara’s is their favorite restaurant in Tokyo Disney, so it might be worth a shot.

Cowboy Cookhouse and Camp Woodchuck Kitchen

Where: Both of these are in Westernland.

If one thing your folks will eat at the US Parks is the smoked turkey legs, Westernland is where you’ll find them at Tokyo Disneyland; there are two locations.

If you just want the turkey legs, head to Cowboy Cookhouse. At Camp Woodchuck Kitchen you can accompany your turkey with a side of fries or salad.

Plaza Pavilion

Where: Also located in Westernland

They offer a spicy smoked chicken leg, which you can have with a side of plain rice.

Or, while it might be a bit veggie-heavy for some picky eaters, the Mixed Greens bowl here comes topped with chicken. Note the chicken does come on the bone.

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Restaurants with Pizza or Pasta

Eastside Cafe

Where: Located in World Bazaar.

This Italian-inspired restaurant offers pasta dishes as part of its set meals.

This means it’s not the cheapest option on this list, and they can get a bit fancy with the sauces – so double-check that you like the sound of it before committing.

Galactic Pizza Port

Where: Tomorrowland

They sell a calzone stuffed with chicken and tomato or a Soft Salami pizza.

Where: Located in Fantasyland

It offers pizza by the slice. Toppings vary by season, but the standard menu includes Bacon and Pineapple options. This is where I tried using the mobile ordering service to jump the queues and I was surprised at how good it was.

Huey Dewey and Louie’s Good Time Cafe

You’ll find this cafe in Toontown.

One bonus of picking up your pizza here is that it’s Mickey-Mouse-shaped. The toppings are Cheddar Cheese and Sausage. You can also get a side of fries.

Restaurants with Vegetarian Options

The park is getting better at offering plant-based dishes, but check things carefully to ensure they are entirely vegetarian. For vegans, your best bet is to search out the dishes on the allergy-friendly menu, as these are usually vegetable-based and do not contain eggs or dairy. The Instagram account VeganTDR has the latest updates on vegan options in the park.

Eastside Cafe

Located in World Bazaar

Has a Vegetarian set menu with a starter and an Italian-inspired main dish. As I write this, the starter is Mushroom and Soy Milk soup, followed by pasta with a tomato-based sauce.

Center Street Coffeehouse

Has a vegetable stew with Baymax-shaped rice. It’s from the Special Dietary menu, meaning it doesn’t contain eggs or dairy.

This stew and the vegetable curry from the Special Dietary menu are available in many restaurants in the park and are suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. Check the list of Disneyland restaurants that offer the Special Dietary Menu to find them all.

Restaurant Housaki

You’ll find this Japanese restaurant in World Bazaar.

Their menu includes an eight-piece vegetable tempura set. It comes served with rice and other side dishes.

Plaza Ray’s Diner

In Tomorrowland

They have a plant-based offering of a Korean-style Rice Bowl. It can also be a combo with fries. Check the ingredients carefully, as they are not listed on the website.

Blue Bayou

Overlooking Pirates of the Caribbean

It offers a Vegetarian option as part of its meal set. This is more of a special occasion dining restaurant and is the priciest option on this whole list.

As I write this, the vegetarian option is asparagus with a multi-grain salad for the starter and tomato and vegetable-sauce-topped penne for the main. Rice bread is on the side. You also have a fruit-based dessert.

Bookings for priority seating are definitely recommended. They open 30 days before the date you want to dine (for more important Disney dates, take a look at our Step-by-Step TDR guide).

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Restaurants with Salads

Center Street Coffeehouse

Located in World Bazaar

Most famous for the cute Baymax curry, this restaurant offers a Proscuitto and Avocado Salad with basil dressing. This is probably the most suitable salad for a main meal at Disneyland.

Camp Woodchuck Kitchen

Find this in Westernland.

It’s on the side dish menu, but the Mixed Greens bowl here also includes beans, pumpkin, and a grain – well, if the picture is anything to go by anyway.

You can also buy this at LaTavern de Gaston in Fantasyland.

Plaza Pavillion

The Mixed Greens bowl also appears here – and here it comes with added protein in the form of some chicken. Note that the chicken does come on the bone.

Do Disney Offer Children’s Meals?

Many restaurants do offer a special children’s plate, but, as with the rest of the menu, they are very geared to local tastes, so don’t expect to find the type of traditional kid-friendly meals you might be used to.

You’ll usually find a display outside the restaurant showing the children’s meal. It usually comes displayed beautifully on a Mickey-Mouse-shaped plate like the one above.

So, there’s my list of the restaurants in Disneyland that are most likely to work if you’re with someone with a more Western palate or, who just prefers eating things they are used to. I have included the buffets or show restaurants in this as they tend to vary their menu.

Need Extra Planning Help?

Our Japan trip planners can help. You might like our First-Timers Japan Planner, which will help you plan your trip to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka step-by-step, including tips on everything from picking hotels to sightseeing and dining. Or our super-duper Tokyo Disney Planner makes arranging your park trip MUCH easier. Find them in our Planners store – printable and digital versions are available.

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