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Jiko Review

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Jiko

Member Rating: ***** 4.5 | Rate It
  • Address: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Walt Disney World, FL | Map It
  • Phone: 407/939–3463

Fodor's Review:

The menu here is more African-inspired than purely African, but does include authentic entrées like jumbo scallops with golden brown mealie pap (a porridge made from ground grain) and steamed golden bass with spicy chaka-laka (a mixture of baked beans, carrots, tomato, onions, and spices – a longtime menu favorite). The menu changes periodically but typically includes such entrées as roasted chicken with mashed potatoes, and pomegranate-glaze quails stuffed with saffron basmati rice. After dinner, try a non-African treat: baklava – the honey-soaked dessert is the best on the menu. Also worth trying is a globe-trotting treat: three flavors of ice cream – vanilla, chocolate, and arugula – with meringue dots.

  • Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
  • Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Delicious

Posted by methinks from NY on 3/10/08
Best meal at Disney! Ate with party of 6 -- everyone extremely pleased with food. Great variety and flavors. Excellent wine list. Only issue was dessert menu -- while everything we tried was very good would have liked more variety and a few chocolate items to choose from!!!

Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0 RATING: 4.8

Jiko's is special

Posted by nbkm7l1 from Southeast, USA on 10/21/07
I must say of all the places I have eaten at on Disney's property....THIS ONE IS THE BEST. While California Grill has a great menu and the view is great....Jiko's delivers on taste every time. We have eaten here 4 times and every time has been great. I might add that the Animal Kingdom Lodge is the best deal for what you pay.

Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0 RATING: 5.0

Best Disney operated restaurant at WDW

Posted by dtolman from Long Island, NY on 12/15/06
Definitely one of the top restaurants at WDW for imaginative menu options, quality of preparation, and service. Don't skip this restaurant if you have a chance, and want one of the best dining experiences at WDW.

Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 3.0 Value: 3.0 RATING: 3.8

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