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Animal Kingdom Lodge
Special Note: Priority Seating
for Boma and Jiko Require a $10 deposit! If you Cancel within
24- hours of the Priority Seating or just No- Show, then the deposit
is NOT REFUNDED!
Boma - Flavors of Africa
Location
Boma is located on the first floor (the lobby is on the
third floor), directly across from Boma and just down the steps from
Victoria Falls, the resort's lounge.
Boma's Seating Area is Colorful
and tastefully decorated. (Photo by Brian Bennett)
Your "server" gives you an orientation of the buffet,
provides beverages and refills, and brings back the bill at the end of
the meal. Otherwise, it's all self- serve.
The Serving Line stretches the
entire length of the restaurant. (Photo by Brian Bennett)
Menu
(From Boma's WDW Mini Menu
© Disney)
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Cuisine: African and
American
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Overview:
A "Boma" is an open and natural space which provides a
safe and sheltered are in the bush. At night, it's golden
light pours out as the fire and a constellation of candles in the
Boma halo a table. Anticipate the best in African
hospitality. Enjoy the atmosphere of open kitchens, while
watching the culinary team prepare salads, vegetarian dishes,
grilled seafood, and roasted meats. Dine under the thatched
roofs of Boma and experience the comfort of African culture and
traditions.
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Sample Items:
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Morning Offerings:
Wake up the the Boma Breakfast
Buffet, a themed marketplace offering mouth-watering American
and African fare awaits you. Our coffee brews from 7 until
11a.m. We welcome you to join our international cast of
early risers and enjoy over 45 items. Fresh Fruit, African
Pastries, Omelets, Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Pap
and Wors, Corned Beef Bobotie, Carved Breakfast Ham, Cured Pork
Loin.
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Evening Offerings:
After a long day in the Park, journey back to an abundance of
African and American specialties available in the Boma.
We've been preparing for your arrival. join us between
5:30 and 10:00 p.m. to enjoy the 60 different offerings
available. Comfort food favorites prepared with an African
flair. Handcrafted Breads and Desserts, authentic African
Soups and Stews, made-to-order Salads, Grilled Seafood, and
Wood-roasted Meats.
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Signature items may
include: Banana Leaf-wrapped Roasted Sea Bass, Durban-spiced
Roasted Chicken, Spit-fired Prime Rib, and Grilled Salmon with
Tamarind Barbecue Sauce.
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Prices: Expensive
Brian's Review
I've only visited Boma once, but it was was a fantastic experience --
and it won't be our last visit by any means! The food was
excellent and a bit exotic (but not overly so... finicky eaters will
still find plenty of options that are sufficiently mainstream that they
won't starve). There were several meats (prime rib, lamb,
chicken), African salads and relishes (the Egyptian apple salad was
great, and several pasta dishes were unusual -- but good), side dishes
(the couscous was excellent, roasted and mashed potatoes and French
fries were available, too), and a desert bar that was not to be
believed!
The Desert Bar includes the two
tables shown, plus one to the left that couldn't be fit into the
picture! (Photo by Brian Bennett)
Dinner took quite a bit of time, we weren't hurried at all even
though there was obviously a line of folks to be seated. Our bill,
for a family with a one- year- old, four- year- old, a two adults set us
back $58.00 including tax and tip -- and did not include any adult
beverages.
Other Reviews
Jiko - The Cooking Place
Location
Jiko is located on the first floor (the lobby is on the
third floor), directly across from Boma.
Jiko's Seating Area. (Photo by
Brian Bennett)
Jiko's show kitchen is less busy
than the one at the California Grill, but the twin ovens win the
"most colorful cooking device contest" hands down.
(Photo by Brian Bennett)
Menu
(From Jiko's WDW Mini Menu
© Disney)
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Cuisine: "New
African"
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Overview:
"Jiko" is Swahili for "a
cooking place." Our creative cooking is the unique blend
of multicultural influences - from Europe, India, Asia - that
respects the African heritage, ingredients, and traditions.
"Comfort food with a twist" is our description of New
African Cuisine! Breads from the wood-burning oven, fresh
seafood, steak, chicken, and exciting vegetarian offerings that are
layered with vibrant flavors and spices. Jiko offer the most
exclusive South African Wine list in the United States. All
wines are available by the glass.
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Sample Items:
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From the Cooking Place:
Duck Firecracker, Shrimp and Spicy Hummus Pitas, Crispy
Cinnamon-spiced Beef Roll, Brick Oven Flatbread, Lentil "Pastilla."
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Appetizers:
Marinated Tuna, Upside Down Prawn Salad, Jiko's Dumpling, Maize
Tamales, Cucumber Red Onion and Tomato Salad, Spring Field
Greens.
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Entrees:
Horseradish-crusted Salmon, Banana Leaf Steamed Bass,
Pan-roasted Monkfish, Steamed Spiced-coated Atlantic Cod, Duck
Two Ways, Baked Chicken and Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Whole
Papaya, Oak-grilled Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Peanut-crusted Rack
of Lamb, Seared Maize Cake... all at prices from $16.50 to $27.50.
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Desserts:
Cardamom-flavored Chocolate Candies, Mango Turnover, Jiko's
Apple Cake, Chocolate Vanilla Crème Brulee, Sorbet Compression,
Strawberry Sundowner .
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Prices: Expensive
Other Reviews
The Mara
Location
The Mara is located on the first floor (the lobby is on
the third floor), but is accessible only from the outside (pool area).
The Mara's counter service area.
(Photo by Brian Bennett)
The seating area is plain, but
plain, but suits its' purpose well. (Photo by Brian Bennett)
The Mara is the resort's snack bar. It offers up a
pretty typical salads, pizza, burgers and fries and sandwiches fare, at
prices that are very likely higher than you'd find at a deli at home,
but much less pricey than Boma or Jiko.
Menu
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Cuisine: American
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Sample Items: for Breakfast: Waffles, Bagel Sandwiches,
French Toast, Fruits, Omelets, Pastries; for Lunch and Dinner:
Salads, Pizza, Burgers, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Fish &
Chips, Hot Dogs, etc.
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Prices: Inexpensive
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