With one of the finest collections of South African wines in the U.S., sommeliers at Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge love sharing tastes. I ordered the ribeye. The restaurant itself is located by the pool area, which has two viewpoints for a savannah and a small pond exhibit. Within the Animal Kingdom Lodge, coming here allows opportunity to tour around the resort, which has three large animal savannahs. The service was great, no problems there. He actually said that it was the best meal he has ever had. Jiko was my second choice for our "fancy" Disney dinner while on vacation. The food was amazing. Another ordered the chicken which she said was good. She went out of her way to make sure that I would be able to eat all the food that we got: she made sure the goat cheese didn't touch the scallop and she brought out a sample of the curry sauce before placing the order as it has some cumin to make sure that it would be okayWe got:Complimentary bread - Really good house made bread. Everything about this restaurant is spectacular. For my meal, I chose the Moroccan lamb shank, which was gigantic and served over parsnip puree and spinach and accented with date paste and pomegranate glaze. I think They really just want to avoid people wearing bathing suits and tank tops. I'd recommend but warn that all the food here is pricey. It was disappointing, but seems to be in line with how the Dining Plan continues to get worse every year.More, Even if you're not a Disney fan, Jiko is worth the visit. He actually said that it was the best meal he has ever had. No rush here: enjoy, relax and savor every bite. with candied fennel, Quality Inn & Suites Kissimmee by The Lake. Each Wednesday from 3-4 p.m., take a journey through the wine regions of South Africa and sample three delicious vintages paired with cheese and fruit. What days are Jiko - The Cooking Place open? Signature restaurant featuring African cuisine and South African wines in a stylish ambience. The service was excellent. However it was so very good. The lamb shank was reportedly wonderful. Our party of six are enjoying a beautiful African dinner at a Disney Resorts restaurant as highly recommended by a friend who is dining with us. We dined on the awesome wild boar appetizer, the oak grilled filet and the lamb shank . I only wish some of the patrons were classy if not decent. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Most of the “signature dining” locations do. This has become the big finish of our annual Orlando visit, and is a mainstay of our dinner plans. (First was Ohana but it was booked.) There is nowhere better in Walt Disney World to have a signature meal then Jiko. Taste of Africa appetizer" (7 Tips) "She really does great job!!! ).We ordered two Tours of Africa sampler platters to share, and with the complimentary bread they gave us, it was more than enough.For entrees, I got the Vulcan spiced fish and my husband got the filet mignon. My first experience was a few years ago and I didn't understand the hype. I would highly recommend downloading the My Disney Experience app. Latest reviews, photos and ratings for Jiko - The Cooking Place at 2901 W Osceola Pkwy in Orlando - view the menu, ⏰hours, ☎️phone number, ☝address and map. This is a pricey restaurant...entrees are about $50. Beautifully presented, fall off the bone tender every time. One Table Service credit will cost you Two Quick-Service credits, but I hear it's totally worth it!! I have strong aversion to cumin, lamb, goat, and goat/lamb/sheep cheese. 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