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Pluto1976 · 11-18-2009, 07:51 AM

I know I read somewhere the AKL offers a 30 minute guided tour of their 2 restaurants. I thought you show up somewhere at a certain time for it but not completely sure.

Can someone provide the details for this?

Thanks!

IMGONNABE40! · 11-18-2009, 07:55 AM

It is the culinary tour which starts at the podium at Jiko. I have been and the start time was 3:45, though I have also heard of it starting at 4 sometimes. It is listed on the schedule of events at AKL. If you are not staying at AKL, perhaps you can have your concierge confirm the time for you.

Just show up. No need to reserve a spot, and it is free. You don't even have to be staying at AKL. You will be given samples to taste. I think I will try to do this again on my next visit.

podsnel · 11-18-2009, 08:01 AM

They also offer one at Sanaa in Kidani Village.

It is also around 4.

Pluto1976 · 11-18-2009, 09:28 AM

Thanks for the information!!

Kae · 11-18-2009, 09:35 AM

It was a very nice little tour, nothing major but we did get to sample some bread & dips at Jiko & they explained the menu & the styling of the place then we went to boma sampled some soup they explained Boma. DS asked if ribs were on the menu that night the chef said sorry not tonight. But when we dined there that night the chef sent ribs out to DS which was a great surprise. Both chefs were very nice.

Kae

dolphingirl47 · 11-18-2009, 12:47 PM

When I did the tour on October 10th, we never went into Jiko or tried any of Jiko's food. We were taken into Boma, they explained what food was on offer this night and its origins. We were then given a bowl of soup of our choice and also a Zebra Dome.

Corinna

CoffeeCup · 11-18-2009, 02:58 PM

We did the tour last June, and we plan to do it again when we return this coming June. We were taken into Boma, given information about African foods, had a choice of several soups, got a Zebra Dome, and had the opportunity to ask questions about the food and restaurant. When someone asked how Zebra Domes are made, the chef came out, explained the ingredients, and gave his business card to anyone who wanted to e-mail him for the recipe. Then we were taken into Jiko for an explaination of the symbolism of the decor, given breads and dipping sauces to try, and taken into the kitchen when someone asked if everything really is cooked over wood. We saw the huge stack of wood in the end of the kitchen and the wood-burning stoves and ovens. Even DH, who doesn't know how to cook anything that doesn't go into the microwave, was impressed with the tour and asked that we do it again.

11-18-2009, 07:51 AM	#1
Pluto1976 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 189	AKL Restaurant Tour I know I read somewhere the AKL offers a 30 minute guided tour of their 2 restaurants. I thought you show up somewhere at a certain time for it but not completely sure. Can someone provide the details for this? Thanks!

11-18-2009, 07:55 AM	#2
IMGONNABE40! Okay, I already am 40, but if I were to change my name, how would you know it was me? Proud owner of a six foot giraffe Don't be a Doofus! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Planning my next adventure! Posts: 8,248	It is the culinary tour which starts at the podium at Jiko. I have been and the start time was 3:45, though I have also heard of it starting at 4 sometimes. It is listed on the schedule of events at AKL. If you are not staying at AKL, perhaps you can have your concierge confirm the time for you. Just show up. No need to reserve a spot, and it is free. You don't even have to be staying at AKL. You will be given samples to taste. I think I will try to do this again on my next visit. __________________ Christine

11-18-2009, 08:01 AM	#3
podsnel DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ Posts: 2,923	They also offer one at Sanaa in Kidani Village. It is also around 4. __________________ THX Tammie!HHI 8/09 TR VB & OKW 9/09 TR 11/09 TR SSR Girlie TR June 08 Disney's HHIR TR, 7/08 DCL Western TR 11/1/08 ST. JOHN, USVI 1/2009 DISMOMS TR 5/09 HHI 8/09 TR VB & OKW 9/09 TR 11/09 TR

11-18-2009, 09:35 AM	#5
Kae DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,647	It was a very nice little tour, nothing major but we did get to sample some bread & dips at Jiko & they explained the menu & the styling of the place then we went to boma sampled some soup they explained Boma. DS asked if ribs were on the menu that night the chef said sorry not tonight. But when we dined there that night the chef sent ribs out to DS which was a great surprise. Both chefs were very nice. Kae __________________ :Me DH DD9 DS12 NEXT TRIP CSR Oct 2009-Just Me & DH!! May 2007-Pop & AKL June 2005-WL April 2005-Wyndham Palace March 2004-Marriott DTD Oct 2003-WL Oct 2001-Poly DS 1st Trip Oct 1999-POFQ May 1996-AS Music May 1994-Travel Lodge DTD Dec 1971-Contemporary DisneyLand-March 2006

11-18-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
dolphingirl47 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 6,678	When I did the tour on October 10th, we never went into Jiko or tried any of Jiko's food. We were taken into Boma, they explained what food was on offer this night and its origins. We were then given a bowl of soup of our choice and also a Zebra Dome. Corinna __________________ Two Trips to Paradise Staying at Mouse House Central Cheating on the Mouse Boats Of Mice, Dolphins and Other Wildlife

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11-18-2009, 09:28 AM	#4
Pluto1976 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 189	Thanks for the information!!

11-18-2009, 02:58 PM	#7
CoffeeCup Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 69	We did the tour last June, and we plan to do it again when we return this coming June. We were taken into Boma, given information about African foods, had a choice of several soups, got a Zebra Dome, and had the opportunity to ask questions about the food and restaurant. When someone asked how Zebra Domes are made, the chef came out, explained the ingredients, and gave his business card to anyone who wanted to e-mail him for the recipe. Then we were taken into Jiko for an explaination of the symbolism of the decor, given breads and dipping sauces to try, and taken into the kitchen when someone asked if everything really is cooked over wood. We saw the huge stack of wood in the end of the kitchen and the wood-burning stoves and ovens. Even DH, who doesn't know how to cook anything that doesn't go into the microwave, was impressed with the tour and asked that we do it again.

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