Jiko NEW MENU cooking ♨️ Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge food review 2024

Published 2024-04-15

Embark on a theme park culinary journey at Jiko The Cooking Place with a traditional Disney dining option and a vegan disney world foodie. Nestled in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House, where the vibrant flavors of Africa come to life, you can find Jiko and the new menu they're cooking up. The new menu is a celebration of tradition and innovation, offering a diverse array of dishes that cater to every palate, including traditional African, vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Savor the essence of Africa with the Seafood Tagine or indulge in the plant-based delights of the Injera Basket featuring seasonal stews. For those seeking gluten-free options, the Jiko Salad with tangy cashew cream and lemon-ginger vinaigrette offers a refreshing vegetarian choice. The Vegan Disney World Sukuma Wiki Dumplings with cashew cheese and pickled vegetables are a must-try at Jiko the cooking place. At Jiko, every dish is a masterpiece, crafted with the freshest ingredients and paired with boutique South African wines. Whether you’re dining amidst the warm hues of the setting sun or under the starlit African sky, Jiko promises an unforgettable experience where every bite is a story told through spices and every sip is a voyage. Jiko does accept walt disney world annual passholder and disney vacation club member discounts.
00:00 Welcome to Jiko dinner new menu
at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House food review
00:44 Starters
Allergy safe rolls (Vegan, Gluten Free) with olive oil
Jiko Bread Service (Vegetarian)
Giraffe bread served with whipped butter topped with baobab extract
04:42 Appetizers
White Bean Soup (Vegan)
Puffed Rice, Endive, Pickled Caulilini, and Sweety Drop Peppers (Plant based)
Sukuma Wiki Dumplings (Vegan)
Cashew Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, and Demi-Sec Tomatoes (Plant based)
Diver Scallop and Moroccan Snails (Gluten Free)
Seared Scallop with Confit Snails, Butternut Nhopi, Fennel Slaw, and Fragrant Broth
10:28 Drinks
Groot Constantina red wine (Vegan)
12:10 Amuse-bouche
Blood Orange Sorbet (Vegan)
13:17 Entrees
Peri-Peri Tofu (Modified Vegan)
Rice Pilau, Candied Kumquat Relish, and Sorghum Reduction (Plant based)
Seafood Tagine (Pescetarian)
Saffron-scented Couscous, Octopus, Shrimp, Prince Edward Island Mussels
19:26 Dessert
Dumela (Vegan, modified)
Creamy Chocolate Sorbet, Hibiscus Cake, Passion Fruit Sauce, and Chocolate-Lime Soil (Plant based)
21:46 Overall thoughts on Jiko the Cooking Place
Walt Disney World dinner at Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House

Jiko is considered a Disney Signature Dining restaurant, which means it’s on the higher end of dining experiences at Disney World and requires two table service entitlements if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan. There is a dress code request for this restaurant but it is not strictly enforced. The menu at Jiko is inspired by African cuisine, with touches of Indian and Mediterranean influences, crafted by expert chefs. The offerings at Jiko change seasonally, ensuring that guests always have something new and exciting to try that reflects the flavors of the season. This includes the offerings inside the injera basket. The name “Jiko” means “cooking place” in Swahili, which is fitting for a restaurant that offers a show kitchen with wood-burning ovens. The dining room’s color palette is designed to evoke the ambiance of an African sunset, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere and it definitely does that. Perfect place for a date night. Jiko – The Cooking Place a must-visit destination for food lovers and Disney guests alike.

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@amykathleen2005 3 months ago

Damn you Chef Mic!

@BlackNemesis13 3 months ago

I've seen pagemaster

@nikkim449 3 months ago

Love this restaurant. Also my favorite resort. I have to get back!

@mialansford2024 3 months ago

When you have a bad day come watch Princess and Bear they make you smile with delicious meals you want to try and funny dialogue that made me smile. Thank you!

@JenThePirate 3 months ago

We’re coming down to house hunt in June 👏I told hubby we can only make 1 ADR and he picked Jiko

@mise7372 3 months ago

been a few years since Jiko, loved the filet w Mac and cheese. at WDW now and enjoying some diff meals. and Drinks of course, some old Fashioneds etc. back next month

@Moonie504 3 months ago

That's so cool that you got Boma signatures too. The book is a magical artifact now. I'm so glad Jiko exists, food should be adventurous, and Jiko really brings a completely different sort of eating experience that's harder to find. People deserve to try food that's outside their comfort zones.

@RyneSGoose 3 months ago

23:04 We haven’t tried Jiko or any AKL restaurants because we generally don’t stay at resorts nearby and we don’t drive. Our next trip, we’re planning on taking an afternoon off of the parks to hit up AKL for lunch. We’re leaning toward Sanaa. Jiku looks fun, but based on the review, the meat dishes were more compelling and we’re vegetarians

@jentracey1758 3 months ago

Wow so many more choices for vegans! Nice to know about the 2 modifications. It never hurts to ask 🌱

@maritesmacasadia118 3 months ago

Yay!! So excited that you posted this. So now debating between Jiko & Sanaa 🤔

@katrinlausch3078 3 months ago

Wow this is what I call an amazing course-dinner for non-vegans + vegans alike. Sadly Disney does not have lots of these places. 🍀💖💖

@larrylewis1099 3 months ago

While Jambo House is my favorite resort, I have never eaten at Jiko. It seems a little too fancy and expensive for my taste. The fish dish may be too extreme for me and the tofu dish did not seem that wonderful. I love Boma and Sanaa and ever enjoy the Mara. Someday I will try it.

@beabopaloola9234 2 months ago

Have you tried Selam Ethiopian?