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Jiko

Address: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, WDW Resorts, Walt Disney World, FL, 32830 | Map It
Phone: 407/939-3463

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Cuisine: African
Location: WDW Resorts

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.5/5

Fodor's Review:

The name of this restaurant means "the cooking place" in Swahili, and it is certainly that. The dining area surrounds two big, wood-burning ovens and grill area where you can watch cooks in North African-style caps cooking up your meal. Simply smelling the aroma generated by the oven tells you this is going to be a great dining experience. The menu here is more African-inspired than purely African, but does include authentic entrées like Swahili curry shrimp from an East African recipe and short ribs with a Kenyan coffee barbecue sauce. The menu changes periodically but typically includes entrées, such as roasted chicken with mashed potatoes, and braised lamb shank with toasted couscous. After dinner, try the Tanzanian cheesecake with lavender ice cream. The restaurant offers more than 65 wines by the glass, including a large selection of African vintages. And if you want to have a private party (for up to 40 people), there's a wine room decorated with African sculptures.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V
Closed: No lunch

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed 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!!!

Member Rating: 4.8
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed 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.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 5.0

Reviewed 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.