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7. Jiko – The Cooking Place – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is home to a second full service restaurant that serves up worldly cuisine in an amazing setting. Jiko – The Cooking Place features a blend of traditional African, Mediterranean, and Indian cuisines with an emphasis on spices. The restaurant features an open kitchen and large wood burning ovens surrounded by brightly colored walls and ceilings, and rich wood accents. Open daily for dinner only, Jiko – The Cooking Place features favorite menu options such as Grilled Wild Boar Tenderloin, Manti Dumplings, Taste of Africa, Mushroom-Leek Flatbread, Maize-Crusted Alaskan Halibut, Bo Kaap Malay Seafood Curry, Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon, West African Koki Corn, and Mrouzia-Style Moroccan Lamb Tagine. While the appetizers and meals at Jiko – The Cooking Place are wonderful, the decadent dessert options are also amazing and guests can enjoy Malva Pudding, Sweet Potato Cheesecake, and Strawberry Shortcake. The restaurant is also a wonderful option for adult guests to enjoy as it offers up an amazing wine pairing option.
