Does anyone else find it ironic that people rave about Jiko for being "interesting," "different," and an opportunity to try new "African" flavors, but then when a few taste-tested menu items are replaced with something different, people start saying they might just go somewhere else? This happened in another thread more than here ("No more pistachio creme brulee!", "They better not change that filet with mac n' cheese!" etc.), but I still found it interesting. Signature restaurant menus change pretty often (although this change may be more drastic than usual), and there's always a chance that your favorite dish could be changed or gone during your next visit (unless it's a staple on the menu, like Artist Point's mushroom soup).
I had a meal at Jiko around 3 weeks ago. The authentic malva pudding dessert (yes, I know it's authentic because I've spent a lot of time with family in South Africa) was the highlight of the meal, especially compared to some of the overspiced and overworked appetizers and entrees. I'd like to see more authentic dishes on the menu (most of the menu, especially the entree section, seems the same as before the new chef arrived).