EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Concert Series Dining Packages - Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya

The Experience

The dining room at Shiki-Sai has a sleek, contemporary aesthetic compared to the more traditional design of its predecessor Tokyo Dining. Sushi is made to order and the izakaya plates are designed to be mixed and matched — it is a good restaurant for guests who like to graze rather than commit to a single large entree. The menu skews more modern Japanese than the Japan Pavilion’s architectural surroundings might suggest, which is part of its appeal.

From the Japan Pavilion, the walk to the America Gardens Theatre takes only a few minutes along the World Showcase promenade. The reserved seating section for dining package holders is a clear step up from the general standing-room area, particularly for a longer concert set. The Eat to the Beat lineup changes annually and spans pop, rock, country, and R&B acts — the specific performers are announced each year in advance of the festival opening.

Dining Plan Information

Dining plan credits are applied to the Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya meal itself. The concert reserved seating voucher is included with the dining package at no additional credit cost. Shiki-Sai uses 1 Table-Service credit per person when redeemed through a dining plan.

About Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Concert Series Dining Package

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya occupies the space in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion that was formerly home to Tokyo Dining, reimagined with a menu centered on sushi and the izakaya tradition of casual small-plates dining. The izakaya format — meant to evoke a Japanese gastropub experience — lends itself naturally to a festival context: the food comes in shareable portions, the menu encourages exploration, and the atmosphere is relaxed rather than ceremonial. Sushi rolls, sashimi, gyoza, ramen, and other izakaya-style plates make up the core of what you will find here.

Booking the Concert Series Dining Package at Shiki-Sai pairs that casual, food-forward meal with reserved seating at the Eat to the Beat Concert at the America Gardens Theatre. The concert series is one of the more underrated perks of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and the reserved seating voucher means you can eat at your own pace and then walk into a guaranteed seat rather than competing for position in the standing area.