Jiko - The Cooking Place
(407) 939-3463
2901 Osceola Pkwy
Lake Buena Vista,
FL
32830
28.3794
-81.5527
Neighborhood: Bay Lake
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The Scene
A spacious room of calming dark browns, deep blues and gold overlooks the pool area of the Animal Kingdom Lodge. The helpful staff don colorful African clothes from their native countries, one of the few hints to the restaurant's theme. Piping hot breads come from large clay ovens that serve as a centerpiece of the jiko, or cooking place.
The Food
The menu is a delicate mix of African dishes spiced with Eurasian flair. Shrimp and spicy hummus are baked in a flaky pastry shell along with ngo gai (saw-leaf herb) and arugula. Delicate steamed sea bass, wrapped like a gift in a banana leaf, is enhanced by asparagus puree, mushrooms and apples. Herb-crusted, oak-grilled beef tenderloin, cooked perfectly, sits on a bed of macaroni topped with Indaba red wine sauce. Finish with delicate and rich chocolate and vanilla cr?me brulee--a perfect ending.
User Reviews
brdave
August 06, 2007
This is a great restaurant if you're looking for something different. The African cuisine is outstanding, but not necessarily for everyone... some of it is a bit exotic. The "Taste of Africa" is an enjoyable appitizer. I didn't like every "taste," but it was fun trying. They have an amazing wine collection. Knowing nothing about African wine, I asked for a recommendation. The waitress brought me two choices, and both were so good that it was difficult to choose. The theming of the restaurant is Disney at it's best. No matter when you're there, it feels like the sun is setting. The hostess did a fine job of explaining the details of the artwork. One of the best at Disney.
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mcnh63
June 19, 2007
We went here for our anniversary. The food and atmosphere is just wonderful. The service was excellent . Don't let the mac and cheese on the menu fool you.... it's different from what you have had before.
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kissdcutie
December 30, 2006
Comming from an extremely picky eater... The food is simply amazing! Also, try to get a seat at the chef's table if you can, the preparation is fun to watch and the preps are good conversationalists.
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What to Drink:
The more than 60 selections of wines by the glass and the bottle are all from South Africa. The cinsaults and house wines are from wineries on Cape Indaba. Check out the collection in the glass case near the front entrance.
The Extras:
Wander around Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
