Reviews of Jiko – The Cooking Place – Jambo House
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Reviewed by TFPMSM69 Review Date: 08/13/2023
Rating: (7) Recommended
Service was great, our waitress was knowledgeable and made great recommendations and described items when we had questions. Both my wife and I do not like tons of salt on our food. Both the Fish(Grouper) and my Steak and Mac and Cheese were very salty to our tastes. The food it self was great, just a lot more salt than we are used to. I also did not like the Green Crust of spices on the filet. It overpowered the demi glaze and added nothing to the taste and presentation.
Pros:
Great wine selections you cannot get anywhere else. The Pinotage we had was excellent and reasonable priced (Painted Wolf The Den). Desert was great and both the fish and filet were cooked to perfection (except fro the salt level0Cons:
Mac and cheese was very dry. Expensive entrees, but not out of line with all the other Disney Premium restaurantsReviewed by TeacherManJoe Review Date: 05/21/2022
Rating: (8) Recommended
We went to Jiko on our honeymoon and felt like we understood why it is so well-loved by many in the community. The food was excellent and offered some truly unique eats that really made the experience feel special. The atmosphere felt classy without being stuffy. Small details and touches can be found all throughout that add to the ambience. We LOVED the African inspired décor and thought that the cultural elements included here were beautiful and joyful.
With all of that glowing commentary being said, we did find that Jiko was not necessarily a place that we felt like we absolutely had to go back to. The food was excellent. The service was top notch. The menu was unique and varied. But we also did not find anything that felt truly craveable or like it left us wanting more. This is not an insult or a reason for others to be turned away by the idea of it. However, it just was not somewhere that would be on the top of our minds for a revisit.
Pros:
Truly excellent food with a varied and unique menu Great atmosphere and feelCons:
May be a bit tougher to please unadventurous palates (though there are far more accessible options than people sometimes think)Reviewed by MsLeslie Review Date: 05/10/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
Out of all the places we dined at during our vacation this past weekend, this was the most memorable. We were 17 minutes late to our Friday, 6pm reservation during Mother’s Day weekend and the hostess reassured us that we had nothing to worry about as we explained we got lost and did not realize the restaurant was in Jambo House. They are also pretty loose on the dress code as I went in with flip flops, but dressed in my casual leopard print dress. Just like Molly’s feeling of the filet mignon, I almost teared up as I ate the Boar tenderloin appetizer. It is THAT good. We also had the filet mignon with the oxtail enhancement - both excellent and so flavorful. Next time we visit Disney, I will be getting the boar tenderloin again, possibly two or three.
Pros:
Everything mentioned.Cons:
Could be a bit out of the way if you are visiting other parks from Animal Kingdom, but still worth it.Reviewed by Helix Review Date: 04/07/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
We ate here at the end of March and it remains our favorite restaurant at Disney. All of our food has been fantastic and the service has always been excellent. The top entrée for us is probably the Moroccan Lamb Shank but you really can't go wrong here.
Pros:
A fantastic place to treat yourself!Cons:
Can be out of the way at Animal Kingdom Lodge but easily worth the trip.Reviewed by Jfarring513 Review Date: 03/19/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
There is nowhere better in Walt Disney World to have a signature meal then Jiko. All of the food is absolutely incredible and the service is top notch. The fillet mignon was hands down the best one on property. The flavors are insane and I try to eat here every time I visit. Cant wait for it to reopen!!
Pros:
Super attentive service Incredible and unique flavors The most amazing selection of wines Best steak on property!Cons:
Can be hard to get a reservation (during normal times)Reviewed by tetimko5 Review Date: 02/13/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
If you are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge, DO NOT skip out on this restaurant. This is one of my absolute favorite meals in Disney World. Last time I ate here, our server made the night truly special for us and she was absolutely outstanding. The food here is unbeatable especially if you are looking for something a little more exotic. They have an extensive wine and drink list. This is a great place if you are looking for a date night meal or something different!
Pros:
outstanding service, exciting menu, not overly crowdedCons:
a bit pricey, but well worth itReviewed by Cazstar Review Date: 09/05/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
The filet is amazing!! Could not recommend enough.
Pros:
Food without a doubt Service was amazing tooCons:
n/aReviewed by Simma Review Date: 03/15/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
Romantic signature dining restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Hands down the best steak I’ve ever eaten in my life! Service was impeccable. Extensive wine list!
Pros:
Steak African WineCons:
NoneReviewed by AmberMac Review Date: 02/06/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
I ate here on a solo trip and I was very impressed. I tried beef carpaccio for the first time in my life! The food was flavorful and different for me. However, I’m not sure that this would be a place for people who are not adventurous in trying new things to eat. They don’t do bland here.
Pros:
Different Beautiful atmosphereCons:
Service was a little slowReviewed by jcjohns91107 Review Date: 01/21/2020
Rating: (9) Recommended
Great food and service. Prices similar to any upscale dining outside the park. Great room.
