Sanaa Review is up with photos

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Thanks so much for the review of Sanaa, Kevin. I was really interested in trying it, but after hearing your comments and seeing the photos, I think the less adventurous diners in my group would be disappointed. Maybe we will give it some time and check for changes.

 

[AnninIowa]

Great review and photos, Kevin! What an amazing view out the windows, too! I have to say that I will never eat here - it isn't my taste at all - but it's always fun to read about the restaurants. I am disappointed that the only American food at AKL is breakfast at Boma and all day at Mara. I was hoping the new village would have a counter service restaurant; this will definintely keep me from staying here, as I heard the walk over to Jambo House is a half mile. While I know that this new restaurant will appeal to quite a few people, I think families with small children (or picky eaters like me!) will feel a bit stranded and hungry staying at this building.

 

[ptrbryant]

Great review, Kevin. But, for those of us who love Indian food---it was mouthwatering! I try very hard to limit my accessibility to samosas or I'd go up three dress sizes quickly...can never get enough of them and prefer the spicier accompaniments. But, it's obviously not for everyone. The chai dessert as well---mouthwatering to me, I guess not so much for you and John.

Karla B.

 

[SamSam]

OMG! ROFL

WELL, then I am going to let YOU know that YOU said Boma instead of Jiko when talking about the Taste of Africa appetizer on the show! I wasn't going to bust on you and you just pushed me to do so!

Yes, I was trying to be nice and not point this out.
We also go to the Jiko bar just to order an appetizer, or even a main dish that we want to split. Yum!

 

[Cinderella89]

Oh man...I remember when they were asking us to test the food for Sanaa. One of the women that makes our pretzels/turkey legs/corn/baked potatos helped create that menu and we went a week straight trying everything. I love Indian food....But....*pats my tummy* I think I've had my fill.
But I still love me some of Unna's cooking!! Yummy.

 

[WaDiWo]

Incredible review as always Kevin ... I think I often take for granted how well you review, in terms of how effectively you communicate every aspect of the restaurant experience, from the "feel" of the place, to describing the service and food in a "non-food-snob" sort of way.

Anyway, as for Sanaa, it looks and sounds delicious!!! I showed your review to several of my coworkers (who happen to be Indian), and they were impressed. It may not be for everyone, but it will certainly be on my list of restaurants to try on a future visit.

WaDiWo

 

[BriarRosie]

Oooh, I'm looking forward to the review, since this is one of the places I wanted to try, even though I don't like what I call "curry". Indian is one ethic food I can't get into as much as other ethnicities.

I think tandoori will be more my speed. I'm usually not a picky eater, but if paneer is like cottage cheese, I would hate it.

Oh, and I think I'm destined to go there when SamSam is there. They'd have to seat me next to her just like that Jiko wine dinner.

 

[svalencia1]

Thanks so much for the review Kevin! Sanaa is one of the places I have an ADR for in June and kept going back and forth on, so your review helped immensly. After listening to your review I think we are going to skip it. I was afraid of the spices (my DD thinks pepper is too spicy) and my boyfriend thought the serving sizes were going to be too small. After listening to your review I think you confirmed these things for me. Since we are on the DP we wouldn't order an app., soup, or salad. I do think the restuarant is gorgeous though form the pictures I have seen. I love the views, lighting and the seating. Maybe someday we will get here but not this time. Thanks so much for such a great review.

 

[SamSam]

Oh, and I think I'm destined to go there when SamSam is there. They'd have to seat me next to her just like that Jiko wine dinner.

Sounds fun! We're going to be in Orlando for one night on May 22nd, I'm actually thinking of calling to see if I can get a ressie for 7pm that night. Come join us. But you have to promise not to be too good.

 

[BriarRosie]

Sounds fun! We're going to be in Orlando for one night on May 22nd, I'm actually thinking of calling to see if I can get a ressie for 7pm that night. Come join us. But you have to promise not to be too good.

Well, I'm actually off from work that day, but the flight down to MCO...I couldn't swing that with two flights to book later this year.

 

[SamSam]

Just got off the phone with WDW Dining and I have a ressie for May 22 at 7pm at Sanaa. Wahoo!! Come join us....it's only money.

 

[soupy11]

Oh my. Your eye is so bad that you went to Jiko for an appetizer and thought you were at Boma? ROFL

BTW, am listening to the chai cream dessert part of the show right now. It doesn't look exactly this, but the name reminds me of the frozen chai at the tea stand in AK. I know John said it tastes like feet, but does it have a tea taste at all? The frozen chai from the park is a new treat I tried a few weeks back and is now my favorite OVER Dole Whips (I dare say this on the DIS) .

Sorry to hijack - where can you get the frozen chai? Thanks!

 

[NJ Disney Fan]

Can't wait to try Sanaa on my next trip. It seems like all of the menus at WDW have become homogenized over the years, so it'll be great to try something really different.

 

[Carolinagal]

Hi Kevin - thank you for the great review and awesome pictures - terrific job, as always.

I do wonder - do you and John generally like Indian food? I've never heard you mention it specifically, so I wasn't sure?

Sorry for the personal question - just wondered if someone who seeks Indian out as a preference would have the same reactions.

Thanks!

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Sorry to hijack - where can you get the frozen chai? Thanks!

The frozen chai is at the tea stand just outside of Kali River Rapids. It is a cart with a variety of teas there. The frozen chai is just one of them and absolutely outstanding!

 

[Mickey_Man]

Hi Kevin - thank you for the great review and awesome pictures - terrific job, as always.

I do wonder - do you and John generally like Indian food? I've never heard you mention it specifically, so I wasn't sure?

Sorry for the personal question - just wondered if someone who seeks Indian out as a preference would have the same reactions.

Thanks!

Good question - I was wondering this too. Indian food is definitely different from the norm, but I am glad to hear that people are going to give it a try. So many people just dismiss this as "not my taste" or "doesn't sound like something I'd like". Just try it - it is one meal and if you don't eat a single thing, you can always grab something on the go later. Start with the Tandoori Chicken and Naan - i can't imagine those being too adventurous for anyone. Then you can start sampling other things after that. My neighbor is a very picky eater but his DW LOVES Indian food. They were so happy when we moved in and became friends because now we bully him to go eat everywhere and you know what - he now loves Indian food too! Point is - give it a try!