Boma, Jiko or Sanaa at AKL?

[despina]

Which is your favorite and which one would you think kids may like. My girls are 9, 11 and 16. This is for Dinner time, Thanks

 

[cbg1027]

They are three very different atmospheres, all with good food.

Jiko is a signature restaurant and therefore not as kid-friendly. If you feel all your girls are mature enough to enjoy a long meal with no extra entertainment, then I would recommend Jiko since the food is the best of the three.

That said, you can't really compare the three places since they're not meant to compete on the same level.

Sanaa is a casual table service with Indian-inspired cuisine. This would be my pick if you don't think a long, fancy-ish meal is a good idea. The atmosphere here is very relaxed, a bit intimate, and they have great views if the savannah, so you may get to see animals while you eat.

Boma is a loud and chaotic African-inspired buffet. It's a busy place with a lot of hustle and bustle, so while the food is good, it's not what I'd call a relaxing meal.

 

[Pakey]

All 3 have good food but the dining experience will be quite different. Jiko has the least adventurous menu but a slow paced service. Sanaa's food is tasty, hearty and served in a more casual environment. Boma offers many unique and interesting choices but it's a noisy buffet.

 

[wyonative78]

I agree with the other posters. It also depends on the tastes of your family. If they like curries and spiced foods, I would highly recommend Sanaa. The views of the savannah are awesome, but make sure you get an earlier ADR-I have read that once the sun goes down, it can be difficult to see the animals. We have had lunch there and had a great time. It's a must do for lunch for us!

If you're looking for a more upscale experience, then I would choose Jiko. It's my favorite signature. They have some unique items on the menu. It's absolutely beautiful and the service is excellent.

If you're looking to try a bunch of different foods, or if you have any picky eaters in your family, then I would go with Boma. I think it's the best buffet in WDW. It can get very loud, so be prepared.

You really can't go wrong with any of these! Have fun and enjoy!!

 

[dismichael]

Sanaa all the way That said i have never eaten at Jiko and had a terrible experience with allergies at Boma... That was a few years ago. While at Disney this past July we heard that Sanaa had taken away all tree nuts (which my brother is deathly allergic to) from the menu so we grabbed a ADR and gave it a shot. It was amazing My brother is also a celiac, so they brought him out a gluten free menu and made sure everything was nut free. My brother and i ordered the mango lassies which were a perfect combo with the meal. My mom and dad ordered the tandoori chicken... very tasty! My sister ordered the shrimp tandoori which was also quite delicious. Finally my brothers and i ordered the slow cooked duo with rice. My older brother and i got the braised beef short ribs and the red curry chicken. While my younger brother got the red curry chicken and the Durban shrimp....It was a perfect meal we finished with desserts that were just as amazing! On top of all this during the entire meal we could see the savannah filled with animals!

Hope this helps!!

 

[ArmyWife3-4]

Never been to the others, but we LOVE Boma!!! It's very kid-friendly because they have lots of unique choices but also a safe-zone with chix fingers and such. We've always had great service and delicious food!

 

[Lisa71]

With the kids I would say BOMA! Seriously good food and lots to choose from. I have seen the other posts but we had dietary issues and no problems. The chef came to talk to us about my Mom's issues and was very nice. Zebra Domes were amazing!