Sanaa Newbie

[figmentfan423]

Yup as I hang my head in shame I have to admit we've never been there. That sad fact stated, What's the best time to make an ADR for and other than the bread service what would you suggest we eat and an adult beverage to go with. THNX

 

[kwdw]

Best time for ADR - when it's light outside so you can see the view of the savanna from the restaurant. That said, anytime is good! I think the most popular item folks get is the "Pick two" dishes that come with rice - and within those choices - Butter chicken is popular. I personally rarely eat lamb - but if I was a lamb eater - I have to say - the last time I was there - two folks at the table next to me ordered it - and it LOOKED awesome and they commented that they loved the dish.

As for an adult beverage - there are some African wine choices unique to the restaurant and most Disney restaurants have a "specialty cocktail" or two that's unique to them - but otherwise - there's nothing unique about their cocktail menu - same as everywhere.

 

[rsimon]

We like lunch there and we get the Tandoori Chicken sandwich which is good. It is actually a piece of naan with minted greens and tandoori chicken pieces on it. Lunch is a good time to see the animals out there as well. We don't usually order drinks there but they do have a nice bar and have specialty cocktails.

 

[Barbydoll8]

If you want to view the Savanna, lunch is better than dinner. Lunch is also a bit cheaper than dinner.
Bread service is a must and can be a meal all it itself.
At lunch, one of the best burgers I've had on property was there. Seriously, it was awesome. I've also done the "pick two" with the butter chicken. It was good but not really my cup of tea.
One of the best places to eat on property IMO.
Enjoy.

 

[gonzalj1]

I can't remember everything we had but I do recall the bread service being excellent (pay to get all the sauces - well worth it IMO). We also recall really enjoying the Durban? Shrimp. We were told it was really spicy but the spice level was just above medium to our taste buds. We also had the butter chicken which was very good as well. The jasmine rice was cooked to perfection.

We will be repeat customers at Sanaa. In fact, we were on our last trip. Went twice - once for dinner with the kids and once for after dinner drinks and snacks - we have the samosas and they were excellent.

Just remember - if you eat there at night the view of the animals will be all btu non-existent. Also, if you are seated toward the center of the restaurant the view will be limited at best.

 

[figmentfan423]

THNX we're thinking maybe a late lunch or early dinner on a non park day so we won't feel rushed.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Our Ratings of Sanaa: (*rev 05/21/2015*)
. . . food price value: B
. . . food quality: B
. . . food quantity per serving: B
. . . food prep speed: B
. . . food selection: C
. . . seating quantity: C
. . . seating comfort: C
. . . eatery atmosphere: B
. . . eatery convenience: C
. . . staff friendliness: A
. . . staff attentiveness: A
. . . character interaction: B (views of animals on Savannah)
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Our Recommendations:
. . . appys:... Indian Style Bread Service, Lamb Kefta
. . . entrée:.. Tandoori Lamb, Beef Short Ribs
. . . dessert:. Banana Kulfi Sundae (available seasonally) or Banana Cheesecake
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NOTE1: Has good regional African food. Americanized, but definitely more adventurous than
other eateries. The menu is shorter than other table service eateries, the wine list average,
but the quality of the food and presentation are high. An added benefit is the viewing animals
on the Savannah during the meal (for daylight hours). There are eight window tables and six
more with good views. For lunch, try the Lamb Kefta open face sandwich; for dinner, try the
beef and lamb. Don't miss out on the Banana Kulfi Sundae. We like the bread appy/sampler,
as well as the salad sampler with three salads; either will feed two people. Be aware that items
labeled as "Durban" are highly spiced, best washed down with cold milk! It is out of the way,
but is worth the long drive. This is only one of the five sit down eateries we patronize at WDW.
In our opinion, Sanaa is better than Jiko or Boma. As a PS, they accommodate kids really well.
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NOTE2: There has been a MAJOR menu change for lunch. The bread and sandwich offerings are
still there, but CONSIDERABLY toned-down for "heat". I had the Lamb Kefta (aka, Lamb Burger).
It was very tasty and nicely spiced, but no "heat". I asked, and yes, the menu items have
been altered. I asked for some PeliPeli sauce, which is a VERY, VERY hot Indian sauce. If
I put more than 1/32" ball on my fork, my lips and tongue would go numb! This was great, as
any Indian food that doesn't bring sweat droplets to your forehead is too mild. So, if you
enjoy something very spicy, ask for the PeliPeli on-the-side in a ramekin, but use sparingly.
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NOTE3: Sanaa is a really good place to split/share meals. It not only helps cut the cost of
eating, but gives you a chance to sample the various offerings.
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NOTE4: We prefer the lunch over the dinner.
. . . the fare is a little lighter
. . . the price is better
. . . the appys and salads are the same
. . . the lower number of people eating
. . . the ability to see animals on the Savannah