Jiko Oak Grilled Filet Mignon
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Ashly and Ian arrived safely in Orlando!  Woo hoo!  Although it was a tough journey for them after the crazy plane re-routes and fog landings, we were able to keep our dinner reservations at Jiko, a restaurant featuring upscale African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine.  

Dinner with Ashly and Ian at Disney World

Ashly and Ian are now safely at Walt Disney World with us! Woo hoo!

The blog has quite a few foodies and we eat very, very well so I’m going to include notes and reviews of the restaurants for my own convenience to make it easier to recall exactly how I felt about each establishment for reference the next time we visit Walt Disney World.  Those of you who don’t care about gourmet food won’t find this interesting but those of you who do will be inspired; we certainly were.  

Jiko Restaurant Exterior at Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Deluxe Resort

Jiko Restaurant Exterior at Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Deluxe Resort

 

Appetizers at Jiko in the Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World

Wild Boar at Jiko in the Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Deluxe Resort

For his Jiko appetizer, Aaron had grilled wild boar tenderloin with Mealie Pap, Chakalaka, White Truffle Oil, and Micro Cilantro.

Brentwood Creamy Corn Soup

My Jiko appetizer was a Brentwood Creamy Corn Soup with Jumbo Lump Crab, Crushed Avocado, Corn, and Sweet Chili Sour Cream. It was fantastic.

Jiko Bobotie Animal Kingdom

Ashly ordered the Bobotie as her appetizer. It is a crispy beef roll with cucumber raita, green mango attar, and honey roasted groundnuts.

Mitmita Spiced Ahi Tuna Tataki with Hearts of Palm Salad, Avocado, and Peppadew Cilantro Vinaigrette

Ian ordered the Mitmita Spiced Ahi Tuna Tataki with Hearts of Palm Salad, Avocado, and Peppadew Cilantro Vinaigrette as his appetizer.

 

Main Courses at Jiko in the Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World

As for main courses, following a day of travel, the selection was heavy on fine cuts of meat.

I ordered the Oak Grilled Filet Mignon with Sweet Corn Risotto, Roasted Mushrooms and South African Cabernet Reduction.

I ordered the Oak Grilled Filet Mignon with Sweet Corn Risotto, Roasted Mushrooms and South African Cabernet Reduction.

Filet Mignon from Jiko at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort with Truffle Mac and Cheese

Aaron ordered the Filet Mignot but on a bed of truffle mac & cheese, which had been on the Jiko menu for years but taken off recently.

Jiko Braised Beef Short Rib with Truffled Potato Puree, Pearl Onions, Baby Carrots, and Cabernet-Tamarind Sauce

Ashly ordered the Braised Beef Short Rib with Truffled Potato Puree, Pearl Onions, Baby Carrots, and Cabernet-Tamarind Sauce.

Jiko Seared Barbie Duck Breast with Potato and Spinach Masala, royal Trumpet Mushrooms, and Port Emulsion

Ian ordered the Seared Barbie Duck Breast with Potato and Spinach Masala, royal Trumpet Mushrooms, and Port Emulsion.

 

Dessert at Jiko in the Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World

For dessert, we went somewhat classic, not venturing too far out of the box.  All of us were very satisfied.

Jiko Chocolate Three Ways Dessert

Both Ashly and Aaron ordered the Jiko Chocolate Three Ways dessert, featuring a rich chocolate mouse or cheesecake drizzled in chocolate.

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake

I ordered a classic lemon cheesecake with blueberry and raspberry accents on a graham crust.

Ian's Dessert at Jiko was a chocolate infused dessert bar with a dessert bread.

Ian's Dessert at Jiko was a chocolate infused dessert bar with a dessert bread.

 

Value for the Money and Review

Including tip and tax, dinner at Jiko was around $330.00 for the four of us.  Overall, I’d say it was worth it.  The service was good, the food was interesting, and it was a great start to our resort adventure.

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