Dining at Jiko – The Cooking Place
This blend of traditional African, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine will transport you to the heart of Africa. Jiko’s seasonal menu with bold flavors and spices make for the perfect signature dining experience.
Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) are strongly recommended and can be made up to 60 days prior to your visit. Menu items and pricing are subject to change.
Menus
Appetizer
Braai'd Wild Boar Tenderloin*
$21
Creamy Pap, Tomato Chakalaka, Herb-smoked Oil
Jiko Salad
$16
Lolla Rosa, Seasonal Apples, Pickled Shallots, Baobab Vinaigrette
Diver Scallop with Pork Belly
$19
Seared Scallop, Sumac-roasted Pork Belly, Corn Cream, Mustard Caviar, Fennel Crisp
Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread
$17
Preserved Duck, Rocket, Toasted Chickpeas, Mozzarella, Plump Raisins, Harissa and Spiced Honey
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
$14
Pumpkin Seed Dukkah, Pickled Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potato Crisps
Sukuma Wiki Dumplings
$16
Cashew Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Demi-Sec Tomatoes
Mussels Malata
$21
Butternut Squash, Greens, Saffron Broth, Sweet-and-Sour Fennel Oil
Entree - (Entrées)
From the Oak Grill*
$62
Choice of Bone Marrow-crusted Filet Mignon or Braai New York Strip, served with Four-Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetable, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace
Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
$54
Couscous, Preserved Lemon, Olives, Marcona Almonds, Lamb Demi-glace
Seafood Tagine
$55
Pilau Rice, Octopus, Shrimp, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Spiced Coconut Broth
Roasted Seasonal Fish
$52
Roasted Tomato Butter, Black Rice, Mushroom Ragu, Tomato Confit, Lemon Oil
Lacquered Chicken
$41
Merguez-spiced Black-eyed Peas, Swiss Chard, Apricots, Candied Kumquats, Sorghum Reduction
Injera Basket
$41
Seasonal Plant-based Stews featuring House-made Injera (Plant-based)
Seared Venison Loin*
$54
Celeriac Purée, Coriander-roasted Celery Root, Cocoa and Black Garlic-crusted Venison, Cherry Gastrique
Short Rib Isitambu
$54
Merlot-braised Beef Short Rib, Cracked Hominy, Sea Peas, Fragrant Masala
Side - (Enhancements)
Fire-roasted Shrimp
$22
Bird's Eye Chili Crunch, Pickled Shishito, Charred Lemon
Bobotie Mac & Cheese
$17
Four-Cheese, Spiced Beef, Almonds, Raisins, Kachumbari, Red Wine Reduction
Dessert
Coconut Panna Cotta-Smoked Apple Entremet
$15
Smoked Apple Compote, Almond Spice Cake, Blood Orange Glaze, Guava Gel, Almond Crumbs, Blood Orange Segments
Potjie Pot
$17
Chocolate Custard, Lemon-Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries
Melktert
$13
African Milk Custard, Cinnamon Cream, Berry Wine Reduction
Malva Pudding
$15
Amarula-infused Malva Cake, Caramel-Sea Salt Gelato, Kataifi, Chocolate Garnish, Sweet Shiraz Gelée
Beverage - (Loose Leaf Specialty Teas (Serves Two))
Mountain Berry
$10
Our loose-leaf Mountain Berry herbal tea is a fruity superfood blend of Saskatoon berries, currants, hibiscus and rosehips, sealed with sweetness
Osmanthus Flower
$10
Rare osmanthus flowers delicately scent this top-grade high mountain Formosa traditional oolong tea
Organic Assam
$10
Grown in the mountains of Assam, this fine leaf tea has a strong full-bodied flavor
Thunderbolt Darjeeling
$10
From the Land of the Thunderbolts, the champagne of black teas
Masala Chai
$10
This richly spiced elixir is a complex meritage of Indian Assam in a flavorful dance of hand-ground spices
Shanghai Rose
$10
Fragrant red rose petals and the sweet, sultry flavor of seductive lychee in this rose petal black tea
Kids - (Kids' Appetizers (à la carte))
Fresh Fruit
$5
Seasonal Garden Salad
$5
Seasonal Vegetables and Dip
$4
Market-fresh Fish
$18
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Grilled Chicken Breast
$15
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Shrimp with Kushari
$17
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Steak Sosatie
$18
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Macaroni & Cheese
$10
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Cheese Pizza with Tomato Sauce
$10
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice
Seasonal Vegetables
Ancient Grains
Fresh Fruit
Macaroni & Cheese
Not-So-Hidden Mickey Fruit and Yogurt
Vanilla Ice Cream
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
Paint-Your-Own Ostrich Egg
Beverage - (Herbal Infusions (Caffeine-free) (Serves Two))
Harmony
$10
Organic peppermint leaves, organic chamomile flowers, orange blossoms, and allspice. A fresh and minty herbal blended for complexity, balanced with the fragrant notes of allspice.
Vanilla Rooibos
$10
Certified organic rooibos, rose petal, and natural Madagascar vanilla flavor
Kenyan Press Pot Coffee (Serves Two)
$10
Featuring Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee™
Alcoholic Beverage - (Featured Cocktails)
Mt. Kilimarita
$18
African Margarita with Sango African Agave Spirit, Tippler's Orange Liqueur, and Sweet-and-Sour with a splash of Cranberry Juice
Prickly Pear Mule
$17
VUSA African Vodka, Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Prickly Pear, Ginger Beer, and Lime
Baobab 75
$18
Bayab African Rose Gin, Graham Beck Brut Rosé, Lemon Juice, and Pure Cane Syrup
Broadbent Madeira 10 Year, Portugal
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance, South Africa
Paul Cluver Family Wines Riesling, South Africa
Nutty African
$17
Amarula Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Zebratini
$17
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur, Amarula Liqueur, and a shot of Espresso in a Chocolate Zebra-striped Martini Glass
Keoke Coffee
$15
Brandy, Kahlúa Liqueur, Bols Dark Crème de Cacao Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Cape Town Coffee
$16
Tippler's Orange Liqueur, Kahlúa Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Rémy Martin Louis XIII
0.5oz $120 | 1.0oz $230 | 1.5oz $330 | 2.0oz $400
Courvoisier VSOP
$17
2-oz Pour
Hennessy XO
$42
2-oz Pour
Glenfiddich 12 yr Speyside
$19
2-oz Pour
Laphroaig 10 yr Islay
$20
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 12 yr Speyside
$21
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 15 yr Speyside
$32
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 25 yr Speyside
$258
2-oz Pour
Lagavulin 16 yr Islay
$26
2-oz Pour
Oban 14 yr Western Highlands
$27
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier
$17
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier 100 yr Anniversary
$36
2-oz Pour
Amarula
$16
2-oz Pour
Appetizer - (Allergy-friendly Appetizers)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Braai'd Wild Boar Tenderloin*
$21
Creamy Pap, Tomato Chakalaka, Herb-smoked Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Jiko Salad
$16
Lolla Rosa, Seasonal Apples, Baobab Vinaigrette (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Diver Scallop with Pork Belly
$19
Seared Scallop, Sumac-roasted Pork Belly, Corn Cream, Mustard Caviar, Fennel Crisp (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread
$17
Preserved Duck, Rocket, Toasted Chickpeas, Mozzarella, Plump Raisins, Harissa and Spiced Honey (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup
$14
Pumpkin Seed Dukkah, Pickled Sweet Peppers, Sweet Potato Crisps (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Sesame, Soy, Tree Nut Allergies)
Sukuma Wiki Dumplings
$16
Cashew Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Demi-Sec Tomatoes (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Mussels Malata
$21
Butternut Squash, Ground Nuts, Greens, Saffron Broth, Sweet-and-Sour Fennel Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Tree Nut Allergies)
Entree - (Allergy-friendly Entrées)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
From the Oak Grill*
$62
Choice of Bone Marrow-crusted Filet Mignon or Braai New York Strip, Four Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetable, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
$54
Couscous, Preserved Lemon, Olives, Marcona Almonds, Lamb Demi-glace (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Seafood Tagine
$55
Pilau Rice, Octopus, Shrimp, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Spiced Coconut Broth (For Gluten, Egg, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Roasted Halibut
$53
Roasted Tomato Butter, Black Rice, Mushroom Ragu, Tomato Confit, Lemon Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Shellfish, Soy Allergies)
Lacquered Chicken
$41
Merguez-spiced Black-eyed Peas, Swiss Chard, Apricots, Candied Kumquats, Sorghum Reduction (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Injera Basket
$41
Seasonal Plant-based Stews featuring House-made Injera (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Seared Venison Loin*
$54
Celeriac Purée, Coriander-roasted Celery Root, Cocoa and Black Garlic-crusted Venison, Cherry Gastrique (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame and Soy Allergies)
Short Rib Isitambu
$54
Merlot-braised Beef Short Rib, Cracked Hominy, Sea Peas, Fragrant Masala (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Dessert - (Allergy-friendly Desserts)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Coconut Panna Cotta-Smoked Apple Entrement
$15
Smoked Apple Compote, Almond Spice Cake, Blood Orange Glaze, Guava Gel, Almond Crumbs, Blood Orange Segments (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Potjie Pot
$17
Chocolate Custard, Lemon-Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Melktert
$13
African Milk Custard, Cinnamon Cream, Berry Wine Reduction (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, Sesame Allergies)
Malva Pudding
$15
Amarula-infused Malva Cake, Caramel-Sea Salt Gelato, Kataifi, Chocolate Ganache, Sweet Shiraz Gelée (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Sorbet
$8
with Fresh Fruit (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Kids - (Allergy-Friendly Kids' Appetizers (à la carte))
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Fresh Fruit
$5
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Seasonal Garden Salad
$5
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Seasonal Vegetables and Dip
$4
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Market-fresh Fish
$18
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Shellfish, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Grilled Chicken Breast
$15
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Shrimp with Kushari
$17
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Steak Sosatie
$18
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Macaroni & Cheese
$10
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Cheese Pizza with Tomato Sauce
$10
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Seasonal Vegetables
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Ancient Grains
(For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Macaroni & Cheese
(For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Fresh Fruit
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Not-So-Hidden Mickey Fruit and Yogurt
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Vanilla Ice Cream
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Paint-Your-Own Ostrich Egg
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan
- Dinner – n/a
Disney Dining Plan
- Dinner – (2) entitlements per person
This restaurant is a Disney Signature Dining experience offering fine dining with a distinctly magical flair. Guests are expected to dress accordingly in attire that respects the restaurant’s sophisticated and upscale aesthetic. Clothing should be clean, neat and in good condition. Please no swimwear.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
- 2901 Osceola Parkway
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Dinner
- 5:00p – 9:30p
- This Signature Dining experience requires Guests to adhere to a dress code. Please see Dress Code Information on the left for more details.