Jiko appitizers and dessert as a meal

[sarahgirl]

I'm planning on going to Jiko in March for my sister and I graduation gift to ourselves. We are on a semi tight budget but I was able to pull off staying at AKV and so I figure I really want to check out what Jiko has to offer since I have heard rave reviews about it.

My question is would it be appropriate for us to order a few different appetizers and soup and salad and then share a dessert without ordering an entree?

I have looked over the menu and although some of them look nice, I would much prefer to taste many different items and I like the top part of the menu better than the bottom.

So would I get any weird looks or questioning from the wait staff if I did this? Has anyone else done this? We are not on the DDP so that is not an issue.

 

[Pygoplites]

I've done it several times at Jiko and I do agree with your assessment of the menu. I greatly prefer several smaller courses, even if it costs as much or more than getting an entree. Another option would be to order 2 individual apps and then have the kitchen split an entree. But, overall I think their starters are better than the mains. I don't think you'll get any flack from the waitperson. Enjoy your meal! I just ate there on Monday, as part of the Wanyama Safari and again preferred the appetizers and desserts to the entrees (we had samples of many menu items).

 

[BriarRosie]

I've done appetizers and dessert at Jiko without any problems. I most recently did appetizers only as a meal at California Grill last month. There's no stigma involved whatsoever.

 

[SamSam]

I agree, there is no stigma with ordering appetizers and dessert, or just appetizers. Dh and I often order appetizers for our meals and have never been made to feel uncomfortable because of it. Enjoy!

 

[goofy4tink]

Actually, this is exactly what I intend to do when eating at Jiko in the future. I was really underwhelmed by the entrees there (I will admit to having the palate of a 13 y/o!!), but I really enjoyed the flatbread pizza and dessert..so that's what I'm planning on ordering the next time.

 

[TDC Nala]

There is absolutely no problem whatsoever with going into a Disney restaurant and not ordering an entree. They don't care. No idea why anyone on the wait staff should question it. The flatbreads in particular are big enough for a meal. You order several appetizers, soup, salad, and a dessert, and it'll likely cost as much as it would if you ordered an entree.

 

[Pakey]

We always get an appetizer sampler platter at Jiko and then a soup. I don't even do the dessert.