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Pongu Pongu

4.3 (151 reviews)
InexpensiveNew American, Fast Food
Open • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Posing with PonguPongu's finest flavor.
Mike T.

PonguPongu has Pandora's best KID-FRIENDLY DRINK, Our clan of 3 this days does THINK. Night Blossom has a yummy Citrus FLAVOR, Generous helping of Boba Balls to SAVOR, Unleashing this drink will have you in a good MOOD, Place like this are the only drinks I like not BREWED. Our favorite coffee spots we have yet to FIND, No worries, this place is a stop EVERYTIME. Great citrus flavors and something refreshingly NEW, Under the Pandora's box check out the Night Blossom @ ... PONGU PONGU

The Night Blossom ($7)
Ame G.

Being not only huge fans of Avatar, but boba tea drink lovers as well, we were thrilled to know that our two loves were combined and available for us to enjoy at Disney Animal Kingdom's Pongu Pongu. We heard rave reviews about their boba drink, the Night Blossom. It's a non-alcoholic slushie drink topped with popping boba and is $7. It was a unique flavor, a bit on the sweet side (the taste reminded me of gummy bears), but was an overall fun and colorful experience to be tried at least once- especially if you need a frozen drink to cool down. Fast and top-notch friendly service here, too. Stop on by!

Night Blossom - Non-Alcoholic Specialty Beverage
Katie R.

I had to try the viral night blossom frozen drink in Animal Kingdom. It is located in Pandora next to Satu'li Canteen. The line wasn't too bad and we got our drink quickly. Very refreshing on a hot humid day. It's sweet with some sourness to it from the limeade. I love the look with the popping boba on top. I do prefer a regular icee slushy over this but it was fun to try!

Stephanie L.

This absolutely lived up to hype for me and I'd agree with many food bloggers that the night blossom and pongu lumpia need to go on your must try list when at animal kingdom. The night blossom was sweet, refreshing, and had just the right amount of boba. My favorite part was the desert pear limeade layer. The star of the show for me was the pongu lumpia (pineapple cream cheese spring roll) - creamy, warm, and delicious. The line gets long and you unfortunately cant order ahead but it moves fast.

Night Blossom - Non-Alcoholic Specialty Beverage
Marni M.

We got their Night blossom & Pretzel with beer cheese which came out almost immediately despite their busy line. Staff were patient and kind. The slush was a perfect blend of sweet and tart combined with the sporadic burst of the mango poppings. The pretzels are the size of a dinner plate, warm, and chewy. The cheese dip is a perfect side and size! Would love to come to enjoy these snacks in such an exotic and stimulating environment.

Marshall's favorite stuffed pancake sandwich ($8.99)
Brian F.

Pongu Pongu is located right outside the exit of the Avatar Flight of Passage ride in Animal Kingdom. It's just a walk-up window that sells some food and drinks. I got the marshall's favorite stuffed pancake sandwich ($8.99) which was interesting. It was basically a breakfast biscuit with pancake as the bread and guava jelly inside. It was a bit thick and a little dry. I also got the mo'ara margarita ($15) which was okay but I liked the popping boba.

Marshall's Favorite Stuffed Pancake Sandwich
Heather G.

Our first time at Animal Kingdom and we stopped by this quick serve earlier in the morning. We tried the stuffed pancake sandwich with sausage, guava jelly, egg and cheese. I thought it was going to be just okay - but we actually recalled enjoyed it. Definitely a must to try!

Pongu Lumpia
Czarina D.

Everything I had was aight! I think I might've just gotten a not so fresh batch. I ordered the Pongu Lumpia and a Rum Blossom. The Rum Blossom had a nice flavor but was a wee bit too sweet for me! It was SUPER pretty and I did enjoy getting a nice little pop from the popping boba. After a while, the popping boba took on an interesting texture (it became...wrinkly??) haha It didn't bother me much but it was very off-putting to some of my friends. My Pongu Lumpia had good flavor but was not cooked long enough to get it crispy. I'm Filipino and a golden brown lumpia IS A MUST lol Overall, the one I got was pretty pale and limp. Had it been fried better, it would've been a much tastier experience!

Left: French Toast Stick; Right: Pongu Lumpia; Top: Hawkes' Grog Ale
Jacky C.

Stopped by this food stand after the Avatar Flight of Passage ride, as it was directly outside the gift shop. This was essentially breakfast for us. French Toast Stick ($6.50) - I mean...they're French toast sticks. What do you expect? If you're desperate for food, then I guess this is a safe item to order. Pongu Lumpia ($4) - Pineapple-Cream Cheese Spring Roll. I never had a pineapple flavored egg/spring roll so this is a first and I loved it. I feel like this is the most popular item everyone orders here. Hawkes' Grog Ale ($10.50) - Draft Beer 22oz. Fruity Hop with notes of Apricot and Peach. What attracted me to this drink was that it was green. And I just wanted a beer at ten in the morning. Don't judge me.

Daniel P.

I was with a party so was able to try several drinks. I got the green beer which was refreshing and had a slight fruity flavor but with more beer flavor. The rum and tequila slushes were pretty sweet and could easily be shared if you don't want to drink too much sweet. If you're thinking about it... I'd say go for it!

Pretzel and beer cheese
Aly W.

Big tasty pretzel. Amazing beer cheese! We were already a fan of the neighboring Satu-li Grill, and I stand by my assertion that the food there is great as is, but if you can dip your hot dog, quesadilla, or veggie chips into the beer cheese from Pongu Pongu, do it! We even went back for a second beer cheese. Pongu Pongu cinches Pandora as the best place in the parks for cheap but tasty food.

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Amanda W.

We ordered the Night blossom after checking out foods and drinks to not miss at Disney Animal Kingdom and we were not disappointed. Very good during a hot summer day! The drink is so refreshing and the boba popped in my mouth! No line either!

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Jane M.

Located in Animal Kingdom, near the Avatar area, Pongu Pongu is a solid choice to grab a quick bite of breakfast or snack AND they serve Alcohol. Their weren't many choices for breakfast, or food for all that matters in Animal Kingdom. This was actually the only place open for breakfast when AK opened up. Its a small walk up window and there is seating around the exhibit. We ordered Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit sandwiches. They were about the same size and taste of a McDonalds biscuit. It really hit the spot on a cool morning. They also offer french toast sticks and a pineapple filled lumpia eggroll. They have draft beer and margaritas too!

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Cowboy Chicken - Chicken Wings and homemade sides

Cowboy Chicken

4.2(180 reviews)
1.2 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando
•$$

I think about Cowboy chicken a lot. There really is nothing else like it around here. Long gone…read moreare the days of Boston Market, and Cowboy Chicken fills that empty void. Their slow cooked rotisserie chicken is SOOO GOOD!!! I've heard great things about their chicken fingers, but I keep going back for the rotisserie. Maybe one of these days I'll give 'em a try. My go to sides are mashed potatoes, black beans, and broccoli. Again, I want to try the rest, but I keep going back to what's familiar to me. Oh! The lemonade! So they have this spicy jalapeno lemonade, that I've found when mixed with their unsweetened tea is my new favorite drink. They also have beer and wine, and rumor has it, you can get your beer and wine discounted on rainy days! I'd honestly give this place six stars if that were an option. Yee Haw!

We stopped here to grab dinner to go since we are staying nearby. For our convenience, we ordered…read moreonline which was very easy. Once we arrived for pick up, we waited at the outdoor tables. The restaurant was somewhat busy but the team was working hard and very nice despite how busy they were. We purchased the family dinner for 4, which included chicken tenders, choice of rolls or chips and salsa, 3 sides, and a dessert. This also included 4 different dipping sauces. We waited quite a long time but everything was packaged correctly and conveniently. You get quite a lot of chicken but it's served in a large tray that can be stored in the fridge if you have leftovers. It definitely feeds 4 adults so if you are a family of 4 with young kids, this could easily feed you twice. Our side choices were green beans, white cheddar Mac n cheese, and seasoned french fries. The dessert choice was peach cobbler. This was a good meal - nothing fancy but the food tasted great. I would opt for the dinner in the future because of what a good deal it is.

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Cowboy Chicken - It's Chicken & Happy Hour starting 4pm

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McDonald's

2.5(162 reviews)
1.1 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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HUGE and very modern-looking McDonald's location…read more I was advised that it operates via solar panels, which would explain the building's unique, very cool design. During my only visit, I ordered via the drive-thru, which was very efficient, and the two employees I spoke with were super friendly and welcoming. The food was good and no different from any other McDonald's. This was a good dining experience

If you haven't visited this McDonald's yet, you have to! This is a sustainable retail designed as a…read morenet zero energy restaurant. It generates enough on site renewable energy to offset its annual energy consumption. This building has more than 1000 solar panel installed and it supplemented by solar glass canopy panels. The building also includes large living green walls or vertical gardens. This helps to moderate temperature and improve air quality. This McDonald's location has been on my go to visit list for awhile now. I finally had a chance to stop by after visiting Magic Kingdom on a Saturday evening. The place was busy, but I just had to go inside and take a look! This location does accept McDonalds mobile application. I did have a code from the Monopoly game for a double cheeseburger. I also got a large coke to with it as well. The prices here are a little bit more expensive than other McDonald locations, but it was awesome to go visit. I did customize my cheeseburger for a plain cheeseburger with just pickles on it! The order was correctly assembled and the service was fast. I did enjoy my cheeseburger and the soda! This is a must visit if you're in the Disney World area!

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McDonald's - High tech at tables by beverage station & pick up area

High tech at tables by beverage station & pick up area

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Chuy's

4.1(967 reviews)
1.0 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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First time at Chuy's and it definitely lived up to the hype. I ordered the 3 crispy veggie tacos…read morewith Mexican rice and refried beans, and everything was great!!! The tacos had the perfect crunch and were generously stuffed, which I really appreciated. For appetizers, I got the guacamole with extra serrano peppers. If you like spice I definitely recommend asking for the extra serranos because it really hits the spot. I also tried the Boom Boom sauce, and it's easy to see why it's so popular -- super flavorful with a nice kick. The chips and salsa along with the creamy jalapeño sauce were a great way to start the meal too. The chips had a great crunch, fresh and not greasy at all!!! Shoutout to our waitress Alejandra -- she was incredibly sweet, patient, and made the whole experience even better. Overall, great food, great service, and colorful environment. I'll definitely be coming back for some more!!

One of my favorite parts of Chuy's is the creamy jalapeno sauce and chips, not too spicy but with a…read morelittle kick. I got the cheese relleno with chicken enchilada combo. The cheese relleno was delicious! Nice crispy coating with plenty of cheese filling in the pepper. Enchilada was also good, but needed some additional sauce as the chicken was a bit dry. Casual ambiance on the patio, which was dog friendly, exactly what we were looking for. The only thing holding my rating back was the service unfortunately. We had to ask several times for water refills, additional sauces, and napkins before they were brought. Overall the food was great, but the service could be improved. Would like to try again sometime soon.

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Chuy's - GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

Chuy's - PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

Chuy's - QUESADILLAS  - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

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QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

Chicken Guy! - Milkshake

Chicken Guy!

3.6(1.1k reviews)
4.6 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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As a devoted DFB subscriber, I went into Chicken Guy already knowing AJ's take -- better than…read moreaverage, better than Chick-fil-A, but firmly in the mid tier. After my visit I can confirm: that's exactly right. Let's start with the good, because some of it is genuinely great. The space is clean and well maintained, with staff actively clearing and resetting tables at an impressive pace. For a fast casual concept, the fact that food is brought directly to your table is a thoughtful touch that elevates the experience above its category. And then there are the fries. My stomach is practically rumbling typing this. Freshly fried, crispy and golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and served piping hot. They're genuinely hard to compare to anything else -- unique enough to stand on their own. If Chicken Guy sold only fries, I'd be a loyal regular. The chicken, though -- the whole reason for the name -- left me with questions. Hot and fresh, absolutely. But the interior had a wateriness that crossed from "juicy" into something that actually diluted the flavor. Combined with a sweet and sour sauce so thin it refused to cling to the tenders, the whole thing fell a little flat. I found myself wondering whether the chicken had been moisture-injected, because it tasted more hydrated than flavorful. In the Orlando heat that might technically be a feature -- but a good tender should be able to stand on its own before the sauce ever enters the picture. I'd return -- the fries alone make it worth it. But I'd experiment with a different sauce and temper expectations on the chicken itself.

We decided to stop by Chicken Guy for lunch while visiting Disney Springs…read more You can use your Disney Dining plan here and redeem a quick service meal for an entree and a beverage. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and there are a lot of choices to pick from on the menu. The interior is pretty large with a lot of seating areas both inside and outside. Inside is definitely preferred in the Florida heat. There are two drink stations with fountain sodas you can refill, but it's just standard Coke products and not a Coke freestyle machine. We had one order of the grilled strips and one order of the crispy strips. We also had the french fries, and we tried the bourbon BBQ sauce and the seasonal "korean spicy" sauce. The chicken strips were good. The grilled strips were a bit on the dry side, but they were a lighter choice versus the crispy ones. I appreciate that they have the grilled option for a lighter option. The fries had a light seasoning on them and were fairly standard french fries. We had heard that the sauces are the highlight here, and they were - OK. The bourbon sauce definitely had a punch of bourbon flavor, and the korean sauce definitely had that unique spicy korean flavor. They were a bit on the runny side, though, and I would've preferred a thicker sauce. Overall this was a decent meal, but it fell a bit short of expectations.

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Chicken Guy! - Inside seating

Inside seating

Chicken Guy! - Spicy Chicken

Spicy Chicken

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Portillo's Kissimmee

Portillo's Kissimmee

4.0(191 reviews)
1.1 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
•$$

I always enjoy visiting a Portillo's when possible... it's one of those things I just can't get in…read morethe DC area, like In-n-Out... So, when I was in Kissimmee I looked and found this one and went. It's about a 15 min ride from the Gaylord in Kissimmee, which is a mile from Disney's main entrance. Service here was great, friendly, and quick. The menu is what I'm familiar with, but all I wanted was a small Italian Beef with spicy giardiniera and a Chicago Dog. Since fries came with it, I wasn't arguing, as they use those crinkle cut fries and they serve them crispy, hot, and tasty! The Italian Beef was incredible, as it usually is! I was in Chicago a few weeks ago and got an Italian Beef from Gold Coast Hot Dogs and it was just ok, I forgot how amazing Portillo's were until getting this one - It Was Great! Very flavorful, tender, and moist meat with a flavorful au jus to dip it into. The giardiniera was fresh, crunchy, and spicy - it made for a great combination with that beef! The bun was so soft and held up to the sandwich and dipping it into the au jus perfectly! Next up was their Chicago dogs - AWESOME! Again, fresh veggies and a great bun. The Vienna beef hot dog was cooked spot-on as well! The place is nicely decorated and kept very clean. I'll definitely return when in the area!

Portillo's in Kissimmee never disappoints. The food is consistently good, served hot, and always…read morehits the spot. I placed my order at the kiosk, so I didn't have much interaction with the staff aside from picking up my food when my number was called, but everything was smooth and efficient. I ordered the Italian beef sandwich plain with the gravy on the side, and it was perfect. The sandwich was generously packed with flavorful, tender beef, and having the gravy on the side let me control how much I wanted--definitely the way to go. I also got the crinkle fries, which were fresh and delicious, and I ended up finishing every last one. One thing about Portillo's is their consistency. Every location I've visited delivers the same quality experience, and this one in Kissimmee is no exception.

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Portillo's Kissimmee
Portillo's Kissimmee
Portillo's Kissimmee

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