The BEST place to eat at on Disney property....BOMA!

[Stepharoonie!]

Wow.


Last year, a friend of mine (who is now my boyfriend) raved to me over and over again about Boma, the African buffet at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. At first, I couldn't figure out why he was so keen on it...I mean, it was a buffet...and it was at Disney (we live 5 minutes from there). It didn't seem that special.

On one of our first dates, he surprised me by taking me there for dinner. The Lodge itself overwhelmed me...I had not been in it before, and it was absolutely beautiful. We checked in for dinner, they gave us a beeper (you *have* to call in reservations...but they still give you beepers, as you will generally have to wait 10-15 minutes after your reservation time), and we wandered the Lodge for a bit.

The food was OUTSTANDING. I can not describe it any better to you. The dishes were amazing, and the desserts were to die for...especially the banana bread pudding with vanillla icing. YYUUUMMM!! For the little ones, they have really good chicken strips and mac and cheese...something my boyfriend laughed about, because I was a little afraid to try all the different dishes first. Now I get almost everything

We try and make it for special occassions only...it's a little on the pricey side (about $25 a person, I think), but it's well worth it. You should check it out sometime!

 

[tonysgal34]

Could you tell us about some of the things they have to eat? Will my 9 and 12 year olds like it-they LOVE AYCE chinese buffets.

 

[mickeyworld]

A quick reply to the question about kids. I have 2 kids, DD's, but are picky eaters. Boma Buffet was their favorite meal at Disney and we have been to the world 7 times. My girls are 9 and 12 and they tried all the African stuff, then the American food and tried EVERY dessert of which I think there were 10. Wow, I wish we had eatten earlier in the day! It was fabulous! They even took out a sheet of paper and went around the room writing down all of the food they liked, its African name, etc. THe servers told them to request recipes of their favorite food- it was the African steak and Choc. mousse. Yum! Enjoy.

 

[Stepharoonie!]

I think this list is pretty much up to date at the moment...this was the menu from April.


Boma

Animal Kingdom Lodge
Dinner Menu


Menu Date: April 2003

Dinner Served 5 - 10 p.m.

Boma is a family restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. It will capture the essence of vibrant life in the African marketplace. This family-fun buffet restaurant provides guests the ability to savor the African experience, which has multicultural influences. The restaurant showcases an exhibit kitchen, wood-burning grill and rotisserie.

This is an all you can eat experience, but unlike traditional buffet lines, where you start at one end and work your way across...Boma offers "pods". Each pod has a selection of food and generally a chef nearby to answer questions.

Adults - $23.99; Children 3-11 - $9.99
Tax and gratuity additional.

Non-alcoholic, non-specialty drink included in price.


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The dinner menu goes through rotations so this list is subject to change:

African Breads

Mixed Field Greens:
Mango Vinaigrette, Paw Paw Vinaigrette,
Chili Cilantro Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit

Pasta Salad
Watermelon Rind Salad
Kool Slaai
Chicken Salad with Chili Cilantro
Moroccan Seafood Salad - Couscous, mussels, scallops and shrimp

Avocado, Grapefruit, Papaya, Curry Cucumber Salad, Spinach and Beet Salad

Macaroni and Cheese
Saffron Rice
Chicken Corn Porridge
Smoked Tomato Soup
Pap

Sweet Potato Pancakes
Vegetable Lentil Kofta
Braised Greens
FuFu
Potatoes with Afritude

Spit-fired Prime Rib
Roast Pork
Durban Spiced Roasted Chicken
Malabu Pepper Steak
Banana Leaf Wrap Seafood (Sea Bass, or Salmon)
Bobotie

Vegetable Skewers
Chicken Pepper Pot
Coconut Curried Chicken Soup
Curried Coconut Seafood Stew
Couscous Marrakesh

Chicken Tenders
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Macaroni and cheese

Wonderful Dessert Buffet including:
Zebra Domes
Simba Paw Prints

 

[mickeyworld]

Originally posted by tonysgal34
Could you tell us about some of the things they have to eat? Will my 9 and 12 year olds like it-they LOVE AYCE chinese buffets.

This restaurant is so awesome you would love it!! It has all types of yummy foods!! My kids are 12 and 9 and they loved it so much, they ate everything in site (just about). I recomend it totally!!!! Hope this helps!!

 

[Minniespal]

Thanx for sharing.