Yak & Yeti Restaurant

About Yak & Yeti Restaurant

Yak & Yeti Restaurant is a pan-Asian table-service restaurant located in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, right at the base of Expedition Everest. The building is themed as a quaint Nepalese village home that has been converted into a restaurant by an eccentric proprietor who has filled every room with a lifetime of Southeast Asian artifacts and treasures.

The theming is some of the best you will find in any Disney table-service restaurant. Multiple dining rooms are decorated with ornate wooden carvings, silk textiles, and antique artifacts that tell the story of the building’s fictional owner and his travels across Asia. Dining here feels like sitting in someone’s beautifully curated home rather than a theme park restaurant.

The menu spans the breadth of Asian cuisine, with dishes drawing inspiration from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cooking traditions. It is one of the few in-park restaurants at Animal Kingdom that offers a full sit-down experience with a broad and approachable menu, making it a go-to for families looking for something beyond counter-service fare.

Menu Highlights

The menu covers a wide range of pan-Asian flavors with something for everyone.

Starters

• Ahi Tuna Nachos (wonton crisps with seared tuna)
• Pork Pot Stickers
• Egg Rolls

Entrees

• Sweet-and-Sour Chicken (crispy chicken with a tangy glaze)
• Kobe Beef Burger with teriyaki and Asian slaw
• Honey-Sesame Chicken
• Miso-Glazed Salmon
• Korean Fried Chicken
• Lo Mein with vegetables (and optional protein)

Desserts

• Chocolate Pudding Cake
• Mango Pie
• Fried Wontons with pineapple and ice cream

Drinks

• Specialty cocktails, chilled sake, and Asian beers
• Full-service bar with exotic craft drinks
• Assortment of hot teas

Vegetarian options are well-represented, and the kids’ menu includes approachable choices like cheeseburgers and mac and cheese.

How to Get a Reservation

Yak & Yeti is a moderately popular restaurant with over 1,750 reservation alerts on MagicTable.

Demand patterns by month:

• Hardest months: November and December (peak demand at 5), followed by January, February, and October (4)
• Easiest months: June, July, and August (1) when summer heat keeps some guests away from Animal Kingdom
• Demand peaks noticeably during the fall and holiday season

Tips for booking:

• Reservations open 60 days in advance at 6:00 AM ET
• Lunch tends to be easier than dinner, and the menu is largely the same
• The restaurant opens early (10:30 AM), so a late-morning reservation works well after a morning ride on Expedition Everest
• Same-day reservations are sometimes available on a limited basis
• Reservations can be booked online until one hour prior to closing
• You need valid Animal Kingdom admission and potentially a park reservation

Dining Plan Information

Yak & Yeti Restaurant uses 1 Table-Service meal per person on the Disney Dining Plan. At the $$ price range, it is a reasonable use of a dining plan credit, though you may find better value at higher-priced restaurants. The quality of the food and the exceptional theming make it a satisfying choice regardless of how you pay.