The new Disney Adventure cruise ship is full of new restaurants we’ve never experienced before, as this ship is TOTALLY different than any others in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and we made it our mission to try as many of them as possible on our recent sailing!

One of the new restaurants on board is Mike & Sulley’s Flavors of Asia, which is inspired by Harryhausen’s, the posh restaurant where Mike Wazowski takes Celia Mae on a date. This spot offers up four distinct Japanese dining experiences, including From Sushi to Steak and Beyond (similar to hibachi style) and A Taste of Harryhausen’s. We were so thrilled to step foot into this new spot, and let’s just say, it very much took us by surprise!

When we stepped inside, we absolutely loved the atmosphere, and it really felt like Harryhausen’s had been brought to life! This is an upscale dining experience, and the decorations absolutely reflect that.

We love the Monsters Inc. details all over the restaurant, too. While some of them are a little more obvious, there are some that are hidden, and you’ll want to look closely to spot them all.

We already loved the atmosphere of the restaurant, and that increased when we sat down. Just look at this table set up!

We also got a pair of chopsticks, which were stunning as well.

As for the food, we started off with the Tarabagani for $30, which is King Crab Tartlet, Muskmelon Pearl, Yuzu Agar, and Caviar.

The crust on the outside was light and crispy, and the filling was absolutely incredible! Not only does it look gorgeous, but there’s plenty of the meaty, fresh crab in abundance, the yuzu agar was jelly-like and on the sweeter/floral side, which was interesting, but worked well. The caviar added bites of extra saltiness that we adored, and the pearls added the most amazing crunch to the dish; those edible flowers were stunning.

We also grabbed the Kale for $15, which is Curly Kale, Pea Purée, Pine Nut, Puffed Rice, Yuzu-Chia Seed Vinaigrette.

Our waiter described this as only the healthy thing on the menu, but that was okay with us! The kale was perfectly massaged and not bitter at all, and we loved that the pine nuts were mild and nutty and added a great texture. The pea puree was so intriguing with its classic pea/natural, subtle flavor, and made the kale even lighter somehow. The puffed rice was fun, airy, and added even more texture to the dish. We also noticed some pieces of dragonfruit that added some sweetness we loved! Each bite was earthy, light, subtly sweet, and we couldn’t get enough.

The Asparagus costs $12 and is made with Beni Sloga Hollandais and Bonio Flakes. Our waiter recommended these, and we didn’t really understand why, but these were VERY surprising. The asparagus was cut into bite-sized pieces and PERFECTLY cooked, making them super soft but not mushy. The hollandaise was thick, but the main flavor was ginger, and the sauce was creamy and so fragrant. The flavor was refreshing and slightly sharp, which made it a very unique way to dress up a traditional side.

Our main entree was the PURE BLACK AUSTRALIAN Striploin for $45. This was so tender, it cut like BUTTER! It was cooked perfectly medium rare with a warm pink center. It had several accompaniments like grilled onions, a tomato, fried garlic, a sesame sauce, and seaweed salt. It was genuinely an amazing cut of meat that didn’t have too much fat and only had one tough spot. It was also the cheapest steak on the menu, which makes us wonder how delicious the others are, if this one is as solid as this!

We also grabbed the Sauce Flight to try, which came with Shichimi Miso, Daikon Sweet Shoyu, Garlic-Goma Sauce, Yakiniku Sauce, and Bordelaise Jus. From top left to bottom right in the photo below, this is their order:

• Bordelaise Jus: The Cast Member called this familiar yet popular, and we can see why. It wasn’t bad at all, but it wasn’t our favorite. It added a savory element to the steak, but there weren’t any particularly noteworthy flavors.
• Garlic-Goma Sauce: This was really interesting, as its main flavor was very peanut-y and nutty. It didn’t take much to get the sesame flavor to come through, but we would have liked more garlic.
• Shichimi Miso: This was our second favorite of the bunch. The miso had a really incredible umami flavor, and since Shichimi is the popular five-spice seasoning blend, it made this so interesting and flavorful. It does have a bit of heat, so keep that in mind!
• Yakiniku Sauce: This was easily our favorite, and we found ourselves going back to it time and time again. This sauce is traditionally used for grilling in Japanese cultures, according to our research, so it might not be the most exciting for someone who eats Asian cuisine consistently, but we found it very balanced and enjoyable.
• Daikon Sweet Shoyu: This was sweet, but not overwhelming, and was the closest option to traditional soy sauce.

For dessert, we grabbed the Basque Ube Cheesecake for $12, which is served with blue butterfly pea flower crème and matcha tuile.

This was incredible! The ube base made it super creamy while being sweet and earthy. The top was the blue butterfly cream, which didn’t have a ton of flavor (that was okay by us), but the Cast Member told us that the blue color comes from the butterfly pea flower. We also loved the charred, almost caramel-flavored layer on top, which was notable, and we could have eaten 14 more of these with no problem.

Overall, we absolutely loved this restaurant and highly recommend it if you’re a fan of this style of cuisine. We’ll be thinking about both the food and the atmosphere for months to come, and be hoping that a similar menu and experience will come to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the opening of the new Monsters, Inc. land! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all our news and reviews from the Disney Adventure!

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What would you be eating at this restaurant? Tell us in the comments!