Boma or Jiko's?

[amsafko]

My kids (ages 6, 4 and 2) are very adventurous eaters. We want to have some really good unique food, in an interesting environment. Which would you recommend?

 

[Claire L]

Boma, as it is has loads to choose from and the quality is very good. Plus if they do suddenly decide they want something less adventurous then there are the standard kids chicken nuggets etc to mix in with the African themed foods.

Claire

 

[Tricia1972]

With the kids I think you'll be happiest at Boma. They can sample to their hearts content and have more than just one adventurous dish.

Overall, I like Jiko better. But for kids and with kids I think Boma is better and safer.

 

[davinakb]

Like other posters, I love Jiko, yet think Boma is better for kids. It's a buffet, so it is more casual and a faster meal; Jiko is the quiet fine dining so it may take a little longer. Plus the variety at Boma just has a better chance of appealing to the kids. FWIW.

 

[Pakey]

I agree BOMA is better with the ages of your children. JIKO is very quiet, elegant, slow service and the restaurant is quite dark. We were just there on a Friday night and the place was full but there was not one child in the restaurant, we were there 2 hrs 20 min. And although I love JIKO, I do not find that the food, other than appetizers, is that "different". BOMA, on the other hand, has a lot of interesting things that I've never seen or tried anywhere else. The place is lively, upbeat, a little noisy and I always feel happy there for some reason. It might be the all you can eat factor.

 

[Sysyphus]

Agree - Boma with kids... DW & I are doing a late dinner at Jiko one night during our upcoming AKL stay while DD5 enjoys the company of an in-room babysitter.