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 quiet, low-light atmosphere.

Sharing tastes of Africa with a special Jiko flourish, this restaurant doesn’t offer a great view or any characters, but it does offer beautiful food — and the savanna is right outside…

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Service: Table-Service

Type of Food: Gourmet African cuisine

Location: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House

Disney Dining Plan: Yes, 2 table service credits

Tables in Wonderland: Yes

Menu:
Official Disney Dinner Menu
Official Disney Special Menu

Allears.net:
Jiko Dinner Menu
Jiko Kid’s Menu

The menu includes vegan, vegetarian and meat-based dishes that change seasonally.

Reviews:
Guest Review: The Mara
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

Important Info:

• If you’re staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge, consider signing up for the Wanyama Safari, which culminates in a private dinner at Jiko.
• 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.

Famous Dishes: Filet of beef with macaroni and cheese and a wine reduction sauce, braised short ribs, the bread service, Kenyan coffee creme brulee.

Disney Food Blog Posts Mentioning Jiko

New Lion King Dining Experience Coming to Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge Starting June 30th

What’s New at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Menu Updates, Cupcakes, and More

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge with Jiko’s Two-Course Prix Fixe Menu

DFB Tips: How To Plan Your Girls’ Weekend in Disney World!

Review: Dinner at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Jiko

Tips From the DFB Guide: Reservations at Select Disney World Restaurants Through OpenTable.com

The Five Best Table Service Salads at Walt Disney World (According To The Experts!)

Review: New Sandwiches at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

News: Increased Discount for Tables in Wonderland Members

News: Disney World Annual Passholders Increased Dining Discount Through Sept. 30th

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