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So glad you enjoyed Morimoto Asia! But I'm not so glad that your TR is coming to an end Sounds like the rain was really coming down but it didn't seem to damper your enjoyable evening
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Do you guys like ribs? Morimoto's has the BEST ribs ever! Chuck and I shared a bunch of small plates never even getting a full entree. Ribs, Toro tartare, sushi, chicken bao, and dumplings. Every bite was awesome! Service was a bit spotty - they forgot the toro and brought it out later after we reminded them. We also had a wait and didn't have our phones with us so we waited in the bar. But they never came and got us - they still sent a text to our phones even after we told them that we didn't have them with us! Did you see the post that Morimoto himself signed? - if you couldn't tell we really loved it. We are going back in September!
Your dinner looked delicious! But I think from the looks of it, your 'broccoli' was actually bok choy. I love baby bok choy more than the full-sized kind. But it also depends on what kind of sauce it's cooked with.
I thought it was bok choy, too, but it is clearly listed on the menu as Chinese broccoli because I was totally expecting something else, more like broccoli. When I was typing yesterday's update, I even when to the Disney website and the side is also listed as chinese broccoli (with a lower case "c" that as an English teacher I wanted to correct). You got me curious so I just did a Bing search and it is Chinese broccoli also known as Chinese kale while bok choy is also known as Chinese cabbage. From the photos these look very similar.
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What a great looking meal at Morimoto's! And the restaurant looks so beautiful!
I really loved the decor of this restaurant.
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I'm so glad to read such a positive review of Morimoto Asia. I am really looking forward to trying it in September and thank you for all the photos - I don't think I've seen any of the interior, so it was lovely to see those. Also, thanks for the restroom photos, so now I have a clue what to expect in those...
I can't wait to go back in October, and my sister's family is very excited about trying the sushi. I've enjoyed the bathroom photos that you and others have taken, and these restrooms were priceless.
Not withstanding the record rains, it certainly sounds like you had the perfect last day at WDW! So glad that you enjoyed your meal at Morimoto's! The pictures that you took looked so interesting especially the photos outside the ladies room! I can't believe this TR is coming to an end already! It seems like I just met you in Epcot.
Really the rain put a damper only on the evening in that I never made it to Illuminations, but will get to that in September and October. I just loved Morimoto Asia as soon as we walked inside before we'd even tried the food. Thank goodness the food was great, too.
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That was a really good review of Morimoto, I don't think we would have considered it without reading your review. That orange chicken looks so yummy!
Of course having said that, we aren't going to be dining there this year or next, but it will definitely have to go on our list for the future!
The orange chicken was done just the way I like it and the white rice worked well with it. We'll be back in October so I'll have another review because I know I will be trying another of my favorite Asian dishes -- Chicken Fried Rice. A lady at the table beside us got this and part of me kept wishing I had gotten it, but then I eat more orange chicken and all was good.
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So glad you enjoyed Morimoto! The restaurant is so beautiful inside for sure. I only had apps while I was there and they were hit and miss for me, so I'm glad to hear the entrees were both on point! Sorry about all the rain though
I would have been so disappointed if the Pork Egg Rolls hadn't been good. I may try another app when we go back in October. The weather forecasters on the local channels were amazed by the rain. I think several roads flooded, but none of that affected us in the bubble.
So glad you enjoyed Morimoto Asia! But I'm not so glad that your TR is coming to an end Sounds like the rain was really coming down but it didn't seem to damper your enjoyable evening
This trip may be almost over, but that means my next PTR is soon to start. On the way to the bus stop the puddles had become ponds and the rivers streams. Every sidewalk had our feet under a couple of inches of water, so we just kicked up our feet and I giggled like a little girl.
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Too bad you had all the rain to deal with, but good for Luke for grabbing the ponchos! I'm glad you had such a good meal.
I must have thanked Luke a hundred times that he made the decision to bring the ponchos along. Most of me from the knees up stayed dry. Poor Luke being so much taller got a bit more wet.
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Do you guys like ribs? Morimoto's has the BEST ribs ever! Chuck and I shared a bunch of small plates never even getting a full entree. Ribs, Toro tartare, sushi, chicken bao, and dumplings. Every bite was awesome! Service was a bit spotty - they forgot the toro and brought it out later after we reminded them. We also had a wait and didn't have our phones with us so we waited in the bar. But they never came and got us - they still sent a text to our phones even after we told them that we didn't have them with us! Did you see the post that Morimoto himself signed? - if you couldn't tell we really loved it. We are going back in September!
We neither one like ribs. I know we are odd. Maria was an excellent server, but I know service is always dependent on who is your wait staff. Weird that they text you about your table even after you'd let them know you didn't have them with you. I don't think I saw the post Morimoto signed. I'll have to look for that in October when we go back.
Sorry about all the rain. but at least you got some shopping done and even better you were in the hands of a CM from your alma mater! Looks like Konnor(correct spelling?) took good care of you!
Glad to finally hear about your experience at Morimoto! I was expecting a good review but nothing like this as the two of you just enjoyed some of the Asian/Chinese staples! As you know I'm very adventurous in my cuisine and am looking so forward to my dinner here on Thursday, October 20th, after my trip to the KSC!
I can't wait for this and so happy the two of you enjoyed it so much here! This will make my trip even better! I plan on trying some unique choices off the menu, to make my experience that much better! When you compare it to Sanaa, which I know is your favorite WDW restaurant, than Morimoto's is truly something, especially after only one meal here! I'm amazed overall!
I think we have a new great gem!
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Sounds like y'all had a great last day. I am so excited about your review of Morimoto. We have an ADR for lunch. My kiddos want to eat there bc they know of him from food network. My plan is to order a couple dishes for us all to share as we aren't adventurous. I'm glad to know there is a heat option for dh!
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Sorry about all the rain. but at least you got some shopping done and even better you were in the hands of a CM from your alma mater! Looks like Konnor(correct spelling?) took good care of you!
Glad to finally hear about your experience at Morimoto! I was expecting a good review but nothing like this as the two of you just enjoyed some of the Asian/Chinese staples! As you know I'm very adventurous in my cuisine and am looking so forward to my dinner here on Thursday, October 20th, after my trip to the KSC!
I can't wait for this and so happy the two of you enjoyed it so much here! This will make my trip even better! I plan on trying some unique choices off the menu, to make my experience that much better! When you compare it to Sanaa, which I know is your favorite WDW restaurant, than Morimoto's is truly something, especially after only one meal here! I'm amazed overall!
I think we have a new great gem!
For the most part I'm not adventurous at all, but Luke is a bit braver. Hope you enjoy your Morimoto dishes when you finally get there in October.
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Sounds like y'all had a great last day. I am so excited about your review of Morimoto. We have an ADR for lunch. My kiddos want to eat there bc they know of him from food network. My plan is to order a couple dishes for us all to share as we aren't adventurous. I'm glad to know there is a heat option for dh!
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You all sound a lot like us. We thoroughly enjoyed the traditional Asian dishes.
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Dinner at Morimoto Asia looked delicious! What a way to wrap up your trip!
Definitely a wonderful way to finish off our Disney dining!
NEXT: Saying Goodbye and Heading Home Day 11 Wednesday, May 18, 2016
We were up at 6:00 after a rather restless night. Both of us were ready by 7:00 and took another load to the car. When we returned to the second floor, I took a few more photos around Kidani before returning to the room where Luke was waiting for me with the final bags and pillows. Then it was goodbye to a very lovely and convenient room.
By 7:30 we were pulling out of the garage, heading to McDonald’s for breakfast. I got the Cinnamon Melts and Luke had an Egg McMuffin. We both had Cokes so the caffeine would help us stay awake for a long morning of driving. Soon afterwards, we were bursting the magical bubble and traveling toward home. Our first stop was for gas and restrooms at exit 368 in Micanopy. You may be wondering why I bothered to record the exit number. We were very impressed with the facilities here. I don’t have a receipt for this stop so I don’t remember the name of the station, but it had deluxe resort style restrooms that were immaculately clean and elegant. If we drive again, this would be a place we’d choose to stop. We made Atlanta between 2:30 – 3:00 on a weekday, which wasn’t too bad at all, but no one will ever convince me to live there. Just too busy for me. Looking at my notes, it appears that Luke did the majority of driving home. He started and drove for 3 hours, and then I drove for three. Somewhere in there we stopped at a little after 11:00 for lunch at a McDonald’s. We weren’t really that hungry, so I just got a medium fry with a Coke, and Luke had a chocolate shake. Three hours later we stopped again for gas at a Circle K in Forest Park, Georgia where we also used the restrooms and picked up some snacks. We ran into some rain south of Chattanooga while we were still in Georgia, but that was it for bad weather. Luke took back over driving for 4 hours before we stopped for supper around 5:30. We found a Sonic after asking directions where we got gas. I was craving a grilled cheese sandwich with tater tots and lemonade (this is the kid’s meal). Luke just wanted a large order of tots. Then he drove us home. There was a brief stop just across the Kentucky state line at a rest stop that looked gorgeous on the outside but was appalling on the inside. I was ashamed that my state thought this was acceptable, and wondered what kind of person vandalizes public restrooms. I failed to record when we actually arrived home, but I think I remember it was around 8:30. For some reason I felt compelled to unload every single suitcase, but I didn’t touch any of the souvenirs. At 10:30 I knew I was beginning to get sick, so I climbed in bed and called it one very long day. For the next 3 weeks I had a persistent cough, hoarse throat, runny nose, sneezing, all the classic symptoms of a head cold or allergies. But at least I was home for all that loveliness.
Final trip stats:
1,675 miles 71.5 gallons of gas 25 hours and 40 minutes travel time
Quite the travel day, but nice that you can make it home in one (very long) day!
And if you're going to be sick, it's so much better to be home in your own bed!
So sad when you have to give your adieus to your room and resort on departure day! Quite a long travel day and couldn't believe the condition of those restrooms at the rest stop! Glad you made it home fine!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
So sad when you have to give your adieus to your room and resort on departure day! Quite a long travel day and couldn't believe the condition of those restrooms at the rest stop! Glad you made it home fine!
It was a long travel day, but getting home by 8:30 was pretty good.
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The drive seemed uneventful. Sorry you came down with a cold, but at least it wasn't while you were at Disney. That wouldn't have been good.
It was an uneventful trip. The drive home isn't nearly as exciting as the trip down to WDW.
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Quite the travel day, but nice that you can make it home in one (very long) day!
And if you're going to be sick, it's so much better to be home in your own bed!
On the way home, we'd rather not stop as by that point we are just ready to be home again.
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When I was typing yesterday's update, I even when to the Disney website and the side is also listed as chinese broccoli (with a lower case "c" that as an English teacher I wanted to correct). You got me curious so I just did a Bing search and it is Chinese broccoli also known as Chinese kale while bok choy is also known as Chinese cabbage. From the photos these look very similar.
Also, thanks for the restroom photos, so now I have a clue what to expect in those... 
I don't think I saw the post Morimoto signed. I'll have to look for that in October when we go back. 
I plan on trying some unique choices off the menu, to make my experience that much better! 
Glad you made it home fine! 
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