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JIKO BABY Part II
Jiko has this interesting area off to the side where patrons can sit.
I wonder how that works for ADRs?
Next stop before dinner was the Ladies Room. I was told it was quite pretty and, therefore, worth bringing my camera.
One of the many reasons I love AKL - the artwork in the darnest place.
Pretty tiling, sinks, and mirrors.
Try as I might, I couldn't get a non-blurry picture of the door.
Back to the table in time to be served my app.
Mitmita Spiced Ahi Tuna "Tataki" - with with Hearts of Palm Salad, Avocado, and Peppadew-Cilantro Vinaigrette $16.00
It was delicious. Loved it!!!!!!!!
I didn't photograph any other apps. Sorry, but Jiko doesn't have much (if any) ambient light and I had to use my flash. Being that the room was dark, the flash was pretty disruptive.
Oh - I almost forgot - we must have had bread service with these wonderful dipping sauces.
So - My Entree
Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon - with hominy "risotto", California asparagus and Red Wine Reduction $41.00
Only - Note - my dish came with fingerling potatoes. Apparently the fingerling potatoes replaced the infamous mac and cheese. And now it appears that the potatoes are have been replaced by the risotto. Well, OK then.
So did I like it????? Yup - the filet was amazing. The potatoes and asparagus held merely supporting roles. In other words, they were fine.
I believe this was Cynthia's dish
Seared Barbarie Duck Breast - Potato and Spinach Masala, Royal Trumpet Mushrooms, and Port Emulsion $39.00
She loved it.
I also managed to get a picture of Melissa's entree.
Braised Beef Short Rib - Truffled Potato Puree, Pearl Onions, Baby Carrots, and Cabernet-Tamarind Sauce $39.00
I think we all agreed that Melissa's entree won the award. She absolutely loved it. The beef literally melted in her mouth.
Dessert was this
MY best guess is the above picture is
Cape Malva Pudding - Warm Cape Dutch Cake with Vanilla Custard and Mango and Apricot Sorbet $9.00
Cynthia had this
Cheesecake, Caramel and Toffee - Creamy Madagascar Vanilla Cheesecake with salted caramel, macadamia-almond toffee, whipped cream, and chocolate covered coffee beans $9.00
After my first dessert I was presented with my birthday dessert
Two desserts, it doesn't get any better than that!
So what did I think of Jiko. I loved it! The wine was great! The decor was beautiful. The food was melt-in-your mouth good! It was a great experience. Our waiter was very efficient, but I didn't think he was super friendly.
So in terms of my rankings. Well, I like to rank according to overall experience because the food is great in all there places.
1. Cali Grill gets number #1. It was my first siggie. The food was great. Our waiter was awesome and the view was gorgeous.
2. Artist Point - Loved the food and the whole experience. We were treated like VIPs cause it was our anniversary.
3. Jiko - do I need to explain further
4. Flying Fish - amazing food, great wait staff. Not my favorite decor.
5. Narcoossee's (still can't spell it) - beautiful location, but just OK food.
After dinner I walked out to take a few pictures of the pool.
This is one of my favorite pools.
Good Bye Jiko - Thanks for the great meal!
Of course, no trip report would be complete without a random light fixture!!!!
Can't say enough how much I love the artwork here.
Continued in Next Post
Jiko has this interesting area off to the side where patrons can sit.
I wonder how that works for ADRs?
Next stop before dinner was the Ladies Room. I was told it was quite pretty and, therefore, worth bringing my camera.
One of the many reasons I love AKL - the artwork in the darnest place.
Pretty tiling, sinks, and mirrors.
Try as I might, I couldn't get a non-blurry picture of the door.
Back to the table in time to be served my app.
Mitmita Spiced Ahi Tuna "Tataki" - with with Hearts of Palm Salad, Avocado, and Peppadew-Cilantro Vinaigrette $16.00
It was delicious. Loved it!!!!!!!!
I didn't photograph any other apps. Sorry, but Jiko doesn't have much (if any) ambient light and I had to use my flash. Being that the room was dark, the flash was pretty disruptive.
Oh - I almost forgot - we must have had bread service with these wonderful dipping sauces.
So - My Entree
Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon - with hominy "risotto", California asparagus and Red Wine Reduction $41.00
Only - Note - my dish came with fingerling potatoes. Apparently the fingerling potatoes replaced the infamous mac and cheese. And now it appears that the potatoes are have been replaced by the risotto. Well, OK then.
So did I like it????? Yup - the filet was amazing. The potatoes and asparagus held merely supporting roles. In other words, they were fine.
I believe this was Cynthia's dish
Seared Barbarie Duck Breast - Potato and Spinach Masala, Royal Trumpet Mushrooms, and Port Emulsion $39.00
She loved it.
I also managed to get a picture of Melissa's entree.
Braised Beef Short Rib - Truffled Potato Puree, Pearl Onions, Baby Carrots, and Cabernet-Tamarind Sauce $39.00
I think we all agreed that Melissa's entree won the award. She absolutely loved it. The beef literally melted in her mouth.
Dessert was this
MY best guess is the above picture is
Cape Malva Pudding - Warm Cape Dutch Cake with Vanilla Custard and Mango and Apricot Sorbet $9.00
Cynthia had this
Cheesecake, Caramel and Toffee - Creamy Madagascar Vanilla Cheesecake with salted caramel, macadamia-almond toffee, whipped cream, and chocolate covered coffee beans $9.00
After my first dessert I was presented with my birthday dessert
Two desserts, it doesn't get any better than that!
So what did I think of Jiko. I loved it! The wine was great! The decor was beautiful. The food was melt-in-your mouth good! It was a great experience. Our waiter was very efficient, but I didn't think he was super friendly.
So in terms of my rankings. Well, I like to rank according to overall experience because the food is great in all there places.
1. Cali Grill gets number #1. It was my first siggie. The food was great. Our waiter was awesome and the view was gorgeous.
2. Artist Point - Loved the food and the whole experience. We were treated like VIPs cause it was our anniversary.
3. Jiko - do I need to explain further
4. Flying Fish - amazing food, great wait staff. Not my favorite decor.
5. Narcoossee's (still can't spell it) - beautiful location, but just OK food.
After dinner I walked out to take a few pictures of the pool.
This is one of my favorite pools.
Good Bye Jiko - Thanks for the great meal!
Of course, no trip report would be complete without a random light fixture!!!!
Can't say enough how much I love the artwork here.
Continued in Next Post
for 34 more days!!!! You are going to love it there. LOVE IT!!!!!! I hope you are eating at one of the restaurants there. They are all so good.
AKL. What a beautiful resort! It seems like it gets a bad reputation for travel times and being a distance from the parks. I only stayed there once and for just a few nights but don't recall being aggravated by the bus service. I think it is especially gorgeous at Christmas-time 
I'm glad you enjoyed the Tuna app as it looks great!
it!
I really, really want to stay there! 
Go figure. I'm really not sure why, but I still think it has something to do with the music and the great artwork. 
