Jiko — The Cooking Place is, hands-down, one of the most romantic and delicious restaurants on Disney World property. We can highly recommend this one if you enjoy excellent, gourmet food and a lovely and tranquil atmosphere.
Jiko
Sharing tastes of Africa with a special Jiko flourish, this restaurant doesn’t offer a great view or any characters, but it does offer truly beautiful food — and the Animal Kingdom Lodge savanna is right outside…
Please Note: Jiko is currently closed on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Service: Table Service, Signature Dining
Type of Food: Gourmet African cuisine
Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House
Disney Dining Plan: Yes, 2 table service credits
Tables in Wonderland: Yes (Please Note: Tables in Wonderland is currently suspended.)
Menu:
Official Disney Dinner Menu
Allears.net:
Jiko Dinner Menu
Jiko Children’s Menu
The menu includes vegan, vegetarian and meat-based dishes that change seasonally.
Reviews:
Guest Review: New Jiko Wine Tasting
Disney Food Blog Review: Jiko… A Cooking Place Review
Disney Food Blog Review: Jiko at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Guest Review: Jiko at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in Walt Disney World
Disney Food Blog Review: Jiko — A Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney Food Blog Review: Dinner at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Jiko
PHOTOS: An EXCLUSIVE Drink Has Been Hiding in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!
FIRST LOOK: Jiko Has Finally Reopened in Disney World!
Disney Food Blog REVIEW: It Takes an ADVENTUROUS Eater to Try This Disney World Restaurant! Are You Up for It?
Important Info:
- Jiko’s special Wine Room occasionally hosts dinners where guests can interact with Jiko chefs.
- Jiko has a couple of tables lining a single side booth. These can be short on elbow room and romance. Consider requesting a stand-alone table and avoid the bother of too-close neighbors.
- Jiko is designed to represent a nature scene, and many of the elements are considered “lucky” in African cultures. Watch the colors of the sunset change on the back wall throughout your dinner.
- Jiko offers Mobile Dine Check-In.
- You may find last-minute availability for Jiko on the Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist.
Famous Dishes: Filet Mignon with macaroni and cheese, braised Short Ribs, the Bread Service, Seared Scallops
Disney Food Blog Posts Mentioning Jiko
Read more about all of dining options at Animal Kingdom Lodge here!
You Might also Like: Boma, Sanaa, California Grill, Citricos
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