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
Mussels Malata
$19
Butternut Squash, Greens, Saffron Broth, Sweet-and-Sour Fennel Oil
Sukuma Wiki Dumplings
$16
Cashew Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Demi-Sec Tomatoes
Fire-roasted Shrimp
$22
Bird's Eye Chili Crunch, Pickled Shishito, Charred Lemon
Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread
$17
Preserved Duck, Rocket, Toasted Chickpeas, Mozzarella, Plump Raisins, Harissa and Spiced Honey
Braaied Wild Boar Tenderloin*
$19
Creamy Pap, Tomato Chakalaka, Herb-smoked Oil
Diver Scallop and Moroccan Snails
$18
Seared Scallop with Confit Snails, Butternut Nhopi, Fennel Slaw, Fragrant Broth
Jiko Salad
$16
Gem Lettuce, Quinoa, Radish, Petite Vegetables, Market Fruit, Pomegranate, Tangy Cashew Cream, Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette (Plant-based)
Spiced Carrot Soup
$15
Kashata, Pounded Yam Fufu, Pickled Carrots, Apple Chips
Entree - (Entrées)
Oak-grilled Filet Mignon*
$59
Four-Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetables, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace
Cocoa-crusted Venison Loin
$49
Parsnip Silk, Roasted Mushrooms, Asparagus, Cocoa Nibs, Red Wine Demi-glace
Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
$49
Apricot-gazed Lamb on Root Vegetable Mash, Confit Squash, Cranberry-Date Relish
Peri-Peri Chicken
$38
Rice Pilau, Candied Kumquat Relish, Sorghum Reduction
Sustainable Fish
$48
Pan-seared Sustainable Fish, Yassa-style Onions, Green Slap Chip Potatoes, Tomato Butter, Mustard Caviar
Botswanan Seswaa Short Rib
$52
Slow-cooked Beef Short Rib, Hominy, Sea Peas, and Carrots
Injera Basket
$38
Seasonal Plant-based Stews featuring House-made Injera (Plant-based)
Seafood Tagine
$51
Saffron-scented Couscous, Octopus, Shrimp, Prince Edward Island Mussels
Side - (Enhancements)
Côte d'Ivoire Octopus Salad
$22
Confit Octopus Salad with Coconut, Mango Pearls, Green Tomatoes, Mint
Bobotie Mac & Cheese
$17
Four-Cheese, Spiced Beef, Almonds, Raisins, Kachumbari, Red Wine Reduction
Zulu Oxtail Samp and Beans
$14
Cracked Hominy, Sea Peas, Fragrant Masala and Braised Oxtail
Dessert
Dumela
$15
Creamy Chocolate Sorbet, Hibiscus Cake, Passion Fruit Sauce, Mango Salsa, Chocolate-Lime Soil (Plant-based)
Potjie Pot
$16
Chocolate Custard, Lemon-Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries
Melktert
$12
African Milk Custard Tart seasoned with Cinnamon and Cardamom accompanied by Fresh Fruit
Malva Pudding
$14
Melktert Ice Cream, Kataifi, Kanu Tuile and Cabernet Gelée
Chai-spiced Ice Cream, No Sugar Added
$13
Almond Orange Crumble, Coconut Milk Whipped Cream
Beverage - (Loose Leaf Specialty Teas)
Shanghai Rose
$9
Fragrant red rose petals and the sweet, sultry flavor of seductive lychee in this rose petal black tea
Mountain Berry
$9
Our loose-leaf Mountain Berry herbal tea is a fruity superfood blend of Saskatoon berries, currants, hibiscus and rosehips, sealed with sweetness
Organic Assam
$9
Grown in the mountains of Assam, this fine leaf tea has a strong full-bodied flavor
Thunderbolt Darjeeling
$9
From the Land of the Thunderbolts, the champagne of black teas
Osmanthus Flower
$9
Rare osmanthus flowers delicately scent this top-grade high mountain Formosa traditional oolong tea
Masala Chai
$9
This richly spiced elixir is a complex meritage of Indian Assam in a flavorful dance of hand-ground spices
Kids - (Kids' Appetizers (à la carte))
Fresh Fruit
$4
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
African Shield
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
Mickey Mouse Mousse
Make your own Mickey Mouse
Beverage - (Herbal Infusions (Caffeine-free))
Vanilla Rooibos
$9
Certified organic rooibos, rose petal, and natural Madagascar vanilla flavor
Harmony
$9
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.
Large Kenyan Press Pot Coffee
$9
Featuring Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee™
Small Kenya Press Pot Coffee
$6
Featuring Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee™
Alcoholic Beverage - (Dessert Wines)
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Constantia '08
$52
Glass 52 | Bottle 250
Broadbent Madeira 10 Year, Portugal
$18
Nutty African
$16
Amarula Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Keoke Coffee
$14
Brandy, Kahlúa Liqueur, Bols Dark Crème de Cacao Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Zebratini
$16
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
Cape Town Coffee
$15
Tippler's Orange Liqueur, Kahlúa Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Rémy Martin Louis XIII
0.5 oz 90.00 | 1.0 oz 175.00 | 1.5 oz 250.00 | 2.0 oz 300.00
Courvoisier VSOP
$16
2-oz Pour
Hennessy XO
$41
2-oz Pour
Riebeek Cellars Cape Ruby
$12
2-oz Pour
Oban 14 yr Western Highlands
$23
2-oz Pour
Lagavulin 16 yr Islay
$22
2-oz Pour
Laphroaig 10 yr Islay
$17
2-oz Pour
Glenfiddich 12 yr Speyside
$16
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier
$16
2-oz Pour
KWV Van der Hum Tangerine Liqueur
$12
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier 100 yr Anniversary
$35
2-oz Pour
Amarula
$15
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 12 yr Speyside
$18
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 15 yr Speyside
$40
2-oz Pour
Appetizer - (Allergy-friendly Appetizers)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Mussels Malata
$19
Butternut Squash, Greens, Saffron Broth, Sweet-and-Sour Fennel Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, 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)
Fire-roasted Shrimp
$22
Bird's Eye Chili Crunch, Pickled Shishito, Charred Lemon (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, 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)
Braaied Wild Boar Tenderloin*
$19
Creamy Pap, Tomato Chakalaka, Herb-smoked Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Spiced Carrot Soup
$15
Kashata, Pounded Yam Fufu, Pickled Carrots, Apple Chips (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Jiko Salad
$16
Gem Lettuce, Quinoa, Radish, Petite Vegetables, Market Fruit, Pomegranate, Tangy Cashew Cream, Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette (Plant-based) (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Diver Scallop and Moroccan Snails
$18
Seared Scallop with Confit Snails, Butternut Nhopi, Fennel Slaw, Fragrant Broth (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Entree - (Allergy-friendly Entrées)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Oak-grilled Filet Mignon*
$59
Four-Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetables, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Cocoa-crusted Venison Loin
$49
Parsnip Silk, Roasted Mushrooms, Asparagus, Cocoa Nibs, Red Wine Demi-glace (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
$49
Apricot-gazed Lamb on Root Vegetable Mash, Confit Squash, Cranberry-Date Relish (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Ethiopian-Style Chicken
$38
Berbere-marinated Chicken Breast, Doro Wat-braised Collards, Mealie Bread, Pickled Shishito Peppers, Peri Peri Gastrique (For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Sustainable Fish
$48
Pan-seared Sustainable Fish, Yassa-style Onions, Green Slap Chip Potatoes, Tomato Butter, Mustard Caviar (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Shellfish, and Soy Allergies)
Botswanan Seswaa Short Rib
$52
Slow-cooked Beef Short Rib, Hominy, Sea Peas, and Carrots (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Injera Basket
$38
Seasonal Plant-based Stews featuring House-made Injera (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Seafood Tagine
$51
Saffron-scented Couscous, Octopus, Shrimp, Prince Edward Island Mussels (For Egg, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Dessert - (Allergy-friendly Desserts)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Dumela
$15
Creamy Chocolate Sorbet, Hibiscus Cake, Passion Fruit Sauce, Mango Salsa, Chocolate-Lime Soil (Plant-based) (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Melktert
$12
African Milk Custard Tart seasoned with Cinnamon and Cardamom accompanied by Fresh Fruit (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Malva Pudding
$14
Melktert Ice Cream, Kataifi, Kanu Tuile and Cabernet Gelée (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Potjie Pot
$16
Chocolate Custard, Lemon-Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries (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)
Chai-spiced Ice Cream, No Sugar Added
$13
Almond Orange Crumble, Coconut Milk Whipped Cream (For Fish/Shellfish and Sesame Allergies)
Kids - (Allergy-Friendly Kids' Appetizers (à la carte))
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Fresh Fruit
$4
(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)
African Shield
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Mickey Mouse Mousse
Make your own Mickey Mouse (For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, 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.