Jiko - The Cooking Place - Anderson Lighbothe56

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 Dining Room

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 while Disney World continues in its phased reopening. We will update this page with reopening information as soon as it is announced!

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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

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!

Important Info:

Interested guests may want to 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

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One Year Later, Here's What STILL Hasn't Returned to Disney World

PHOTOS: An EXCLUSIVE Drink Has Been Hiding in Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Which Disney World Hotel YOU Think Has the BEST Dining

Everything That STILL Hasn't Opened in Disney World

Eat This (NOT THAT) In Disney World Right Now! 6 Top Tips For Dining In The Most Magical Place On Earth.

The 9 Disney World Restaurants We (Shockingly) Miss The Most

What to EAT at Disney World's Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Our Favorite Disney World Meals That You WON'T Find in the Parks

Trust Us. You'll Want To Know About These Hidden Secrets at Disney World Restaurants!