Highly recommend this hidden gem at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Located in the Asia section, it is…read moreperfect after a ride on Expedition Everest,
Front desk manager (Kay) started our wonderful experience: bubbly, friendly and interactive. She also sat us at our table where we had the opportunity to chat about something not Disney related..
My husband and I then had the good fortune of having Juan C. be our server. He was super knowledgeable about the entire menu--from drinks to entrees, and was very attentive and personable too. Will definitely request him in the future... but it doesn't stop there!!!
Manager Sara came by our table to review my Landry's member info. (I did not have my membership card, I haven't seen it in years lol; this is standard practice with them to confirm my information). Sara was another example of outstanding management: totally customer focused, energetic and caring. It is clear to see why this restaurant and each staff member we encountered was phenomenal.....
But wait! I have not yet even mentioned our meal!!!! Great cocktail/drink selection. As I was saving myself for my second dessert down back by Everest, I declined any drinks, but hubby had two glasses of Tsum Valley ( A vodka based drink with a wine floater)... and Juan told him the best way to drink it!!! I have to agree, it was tasty.
The menu has several choices, and I had a hard time picking, but the Thai basil chicken won out : a huge portion of noodles, chicken, vegetables, all mixed with incredible seasoning. So so so good, I took the leftovers with me, and they were plenty of leftovers.
Hubby got one of the newer, seasonal choices, Thai chicken and shrimp curry ( Khao Soi), which had a kick to it and he polished it all off...it was that good!
Our neighboring table got the rum cake(?) which looked fantastic..
Very cool decor. Lots of fabric, tapestries, statues, beautiful chandeliers, and a second floor as well.
Again, can't speak highly enough about this dining experience, and it really started and continued with the phenomenal staff here.
Thank you, everybody, including Ably ( I am sorry, I forgot the spelling of his name, he was at the hostess stand and helpful as well). Can't wait for our next trip back.