Jiko – The Cooking Place Menu

Relax and enjoy the warm, soothing colors of an African sunset in a beautiful setting as you savor a truly unique culinary experience with a modern African flair at Jiko.

Jiko is located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort.  Find more Walt Disney World dining locations on our Walt Disney World menus page.

Restaurant Info: African, Dinner A la carte, $$$ – $35 to $59.99 per adult

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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. 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. Cost is $25 plus tax and gratuity, and reservations can be made at 407-938-7149.

Dinner Menu Kids Menu Specialty Beverages

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Jiko Dinner Menu

Menu Date: 2026

Appetizers

Jiko Salad
Gem Lettuce, Quinoa, Radish, Petite Vegetables, Market Fruit, Tangy Cashew Cream, and Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette (Plant-based) – $16.00

Diver Scallop with Pork Belly
Seared Scallop, Sumac-roasted Pork Belly, Corn Cream, Mustard Caviar, Fennel Crisp- $19.00

Braai’d Wild Boar Tenderloin*
Creamy Pap, Chakalaka Tomatoes and Herb-smoked Oil – $21.00

Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread
Preserved Duck, Rocket, Toasted Chickpeas, Mozzarella, Plump Raisins, Harissa and Spiced Honey – $17.00

Mussels Malata
Butternut Squash, Greens, Saffron Broth, Sweet-and-Sour Fennel Oil- $21.00

West African Koki Corn
Mushrooms, Pickled Vegetables, Avocado-Tomatillo Puree, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce- $16.00

Roasted Tomato Soup
Roasted Tomato, Poppy Seed Cheese Crisps, Basil- $14.00

Entrées

Jiko Filet

Seared Venison Loin
Tomato Emulsion, Fingerling Slap Chips, Sweet Pepper Relish, Romanesco, Dukka – $54.00

From the Oak Grill*
Choice of Bone Marrow-crusted Filet Mignon or Braai New York Strip, Four-cheese macaroni, Seasonal Vegetables, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace – $62.00

Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
Pomegranate-glazed Lamb on Nhopi Mash, Confit Squash, Cranberry-Date Relish – $54.00

Lacquered Chicken
Merguez-spiced Black-eyed Peas, Swiss Chard, Apricots, Candied Kumquats, Sorghum Reduction- $41.00

Roasted Seasonal Fish
Oil-poached Fish, Roasted Tomato Butter, Tomato Confit, Mushroom Ragu, Spring Vegetables- $52.00

Jiko Short Rib

Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
Couscous, Preserved Lemon, Olives, Marcona Almonds, Lamb demi-glace – $54.00

Injera Basket
Seasonal Plant-based Stews featuring House-made Injera (Plant-based) – $41.00

Seafood Tagine
Saffron-scented Couscous, Octopus, Scallops, Squid and Prince Edward Island Mussels – $55.00

Enhancements

Fire-roasted Shrimp
Bird’s Eye Chili Crunch Pickled Shishito, Charred Lemon – $22.00

Bobotie Mac & Cheese
Four Cheeses, Spiced Beef, Almonds, Raisins, Kachumbari and Red Wine Reduction – $17.00

Durban Biryani
Saffron and Sour Cherry Rice, Mitmita Oxtail – $17.00


Desserts

Coconut Panna Cotta-Smoked Apple Entremet
Smoked Apple Compote, Almond Spice Cake, Blood Orange Glaze, Guava Gel, Almond Crumbs, Blood Orange Segments – $15.00

Potjie Pot
Chocolate Custard, Lemon Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries – $17.00

Melktert
African Milk Custard Tart seasoned with Cinnamon and Cardamom, accompanied by Fresh Fruit – $13.00

Malva Pudding
Melktert Ice Cream, Kataifi, Kanu Tuile and Cabernet Gelée – $15.00


Jiko Kids’ Menu

Menu Date: 2026

Appetizers

Fresh Fruit – $5.25

Seasonal Garden Salad – $5.25

Seasonal Vegetables and Dip – $4.25

Entrees – Choose 1

Entrees served with choice of 2 side selections as well as a choice of small Lowfat Milk, small Dasani Water Bottle, or small Minute Maid Apple Juice.

Market Fresh Fish – $18.50

Grilled Chicken Breast – $15.50

Shrimp with Kushari – $17.50

Steak Sosatie – $18.50

Macaroni & Cheese – $10.50

Cheese Pizza with Tomato Sauce – $10.50

Side Selections – Choose 2

Seasonal Vegetables

Ancient Grains

Fresh Fruit

Macaroni & Cheese

Not-So-Hidden-Mickey Fruit & Yogurt

Vanilla Ice Cream

Paint Your Own Ostrich Egg

Pumbaa’s Dessert Grub

Specialty Beverages

Herbal Infusions

Harmony
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. – $10.25

Vanilla Rooibos
Caffeine-free Rooibos is Hand-blended with flavors of honey and vanilla. – $10.25

Kenya AA Coffee

Large Kenyan Press Pot Coffee
Featuring Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee™ – $10.25

Dessert Wines

Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Constantia ’08 – Bottle $250.00; Glass $52.00

Broadbent Madeira 10 Year – Glass- $22.00

Paul Culver Family Wines Riesling, South Africa – Bottle $56.00; Glass $14.00

After-Dinner Drinks

Nutty African
Amarula Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream – $17.50

Keoke Coffee
Brandy, Kahlúa Liqueur, Bols Dark Crème de Cacao, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream – $15.50

Zebratini
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur, Amarula Liqueur and a shot of Espresso in a Chocolate Zebra-striped Martini Glass – $17.50

Cape Town Coffee
KWV Van der Hum Liqueur, Kahlúa Liqueur and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream – $16.50

Rémy Martin Louis XIII – 0.5 oz $120.00 | 1.0 oz $230.00 | 1.5 oz $330.00 | 2.0 oz $400.00

Assorted Brandies, Ports, Malts, and Liqueurs – 2 oz pours – $12.00 – $40.00

** Jiko Menu and Prices are Subject to Change Without Notice **

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