Jiko - The Cooking Place
Animal Kingdom Lodge/Jambo House
Jiko serves up African, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine. This elegant restaurant features an open kitchen that provides a great view of the chefs in action. Jiko is located in the main Animal Kingdom Lodge lobby on the first floor.
Just past the host stand you will find an intimate bar with just 4 seats along with a few coffee tables and chairs to enjoy while waiting for your table, or just to grab one of their unique drink offerings and an appetizer from Jiko's menu. You'll find one of the largest selections of South African wine in North America on the menu here.
Specialty Drinks:
Appletini - Hanger 1 Kaffir Lime vodka, Apple Pucker liqueur and sour mix.
Chocolate-Covered Cherry - Skyy vodka, Dark Creme de Cacao, Amarula and cherry brandy with a chocolate covered cherry.
Mt. Kilimarita - Sauza Gold tequila, Van-der-Hum Tangerine liqueur, citrus and a splash of cranberry juice.
Zebratini - Captain Morgan Spiced rum, Godiva White Chocolate liqueur, Frangelico, Amarula and a shot of Espresso in a Chocolate Zebra-striped martini glass.
Victoria Falls Mist - Van-der-Hum Tangerine liqueur, melon liqueur, banana liqueur, citrus and Sprite.
Keoke Coffee - Brandy, Kahlua, Dark Creme de Cacao and coffee topped with whipped cream.
Sunriser - Parrot Bay, Banana liqueur, orange, pineapple and cranberry juices.
Cape Town Coffee - Van-der-Hum Tangerine liqueur, Kahlua and coffee topped with whipped cream.
Hanging Out in Capetown - Van-der-Hum Tangerine liqueur, Hanger 1 Mandarin, peach schnapps and cranberry juice.
Nutty African - Amarula, Frangelico and coffee topped with whipped cream.
Draft Beer:
Stella Artois, Safari Amber, Yuengling, Bass
Bottled Beer:
Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Heineken, St. George (Ethiopia), Bedele (Ethiopia), Casa (Morocco), Tusker (Kenya), Corona