Jiko The Cooking Place

Short version: I saved this as my last night treat and was so underwhelmed. With tip and my 10% Disney Visa discount, it was $90 for just me to eat an entree, dessert, water and iced tea. Food was small and average. Longer version: Arrived at AKL and had trouble finding Jiko due to lack of signage. It was noisy down below, so I took a fairly steep staircase down 2 floors and found Boma on my left, with Jiko tucked away on my right. Checked in via the app and received a text my table was ready in about 5 minutes. The cast members there were super nice, but we had a bit of an awkward start when I had problems hearing/understanding the man checking me in as he was soft spoken, had an accent and...

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Came here on my honeymoon with by beautiful wife We were both excited to go here so when the time came we were really happy To start the interior is very nice, quite classy with some African flair. Service, in typically Disney fashion, was very good! Our waiter was good at recommending what was good and was attentive We started with the giraffe bread. It has a nice, crispy outside with a soft inside, and the acacia butter it comes with is delicious! I got some African wine and it was very smooth! And a very nice bonus: They gave us free champagne for our honeymoon It was good champagne too! We got the dumplings for our appetizer it was delicious, especially with that yummy mushroom broth...

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Our first time here, as unfortunately this restaurant was closed last time we stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge (during COVID) — so we were kinda excited! We were welcomed warmly by Chelsea, our server for the evening, and provided an introduction to the restaurant and a chance to find the biggest hidden Mickey on Disney property. Warm hand towels started the meal and then we were brought Jiko’s famous giraffe bread … and although it was smaller than photos might suggest, it was to die for! Sooooo yummy! Unfortunately, our food took a looooong time to come out, even once we’d finished all the bread and butter. That being said, my fellow diners had some comments to share at the end: “The mac and...

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As for the service, it didn't match the expectations of fine dining either. We were there to celebrate my wife's birthday, and although they asked us at check-in if it was a special occasion, that was the last acknowledgment we received. In contrast to places like Disney, which go above and beyond to celebrate birthdays, this restaurant did nothing further. Overall, I think there are better options for fine dining on Disney property. Reserva una mesa ahora

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This restaurant stands out for its excellent service and incredible flavors. However, I can only give it 3 stars due to the steep price increase. In 2014, the bread service was $9.99, but now it costs $22.99. That's hard to believe! While I understand that prices can rise, this feels like a slap in the face to consumers. Disney's pricing is getting out of hand.

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Your meal begins with a warm rose water cloth to wipe your hands and ends with a pineapple palette cleanser while everything in-between is flavorful and beautifully presented. The waitstaff (especially Trisha, who was our server tonight) go out of their way to enhance the food with wonderful service. You definitely get great value for the money.

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QuikTrip to Orlando for work but what was able to get reservations for dinner. The host was phenomenal and our server, Badr, was the most smiling and happiest server ever. They truly made our dinner spectacular. The food, I have a good friend and coworker who is proud of being a foodie and he said it was beyond belief. Well done!

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Very good restaurant. Kids loved their diner as well. The girafe bread is amazing. Great service and food. Nice African wine selection (100% africain I believe) ? More expansive then other options at disney, but worth it if you enjoy fine meals, portions were very satisfying as well. Reserva una mesa ahora

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I've been to Disney a hundred times, and Jiko is by far my favorite restaurant on the property. The food is amazing, the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is always delightful. It never disappoints!

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Excellent experience and would go again The muscles appetizer, giraffe bread are awesome!

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