letsgoagainsoon
North Central PA
- Joined
- Apr 30, 2005
Haven't done Jiko yet, but I LOVED Boma. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Probably because they're doing just fine without doing so.In fact I don't understand why Disney doesn't get this and add back appetizers just for Signature.
As long as you're expectations for Boma are modest, I think you'll be okay. I think of it as an ethic Applebees in terms of quality.
IMHO, Signature restaurants are not worth 2 credits without the appetizers. In fact I don't understand why Disney doesn't get this and add back appetizers just for Signature. Given that you are using 2 credits it would be fair.
And I don't agree with people with people who say Boma is a good buffet. IMHO, it is hands down the absolute best buffet on the planet. My wife is not a buffet fan but she insists on eating at Boma every trip. Sure Jiko is good but you can't get Bobotie there.
While BOMA is certainly not Jiko, I don't think it is at all fair to call it "Applebee's". While it is a buffet, all of the food is very freshly prepared, and you will be very hard pressed to find any better soup in the world! BOMA is by far our favorite place to eat in Disney (except for the chef's table at Victoria & Albert's, but unfortunately that is not really feasible every year). If you are on the dining plan, I really don't see the value in using 2 sit down credits for Jiko...if you are paying cash or TIW, then it is a more difficult decision.... You will not be disappointed in BOMA!!!
We will be eating at JIKO for the 1st time this upcoming trip because
I am grossed out by Buffets. I havn't ate at Boma yet, but don't have a desire.
If you like buffets I'm sure you will be OK with Boma.
I'm also not one who likes to eat an appetizer because it makes me to full. You've never tried Jikos
so you wouldn't have anything to compare, they're two different classes of restaurant.
I would think that a more relaxed atmosphere (that alone after a day at the parks is worth it) and
signiture quality food would be better(for me anyway).
Have a fun trip!
Well. I am not going to be ordering and paying for salads/apps at Jiko.
I would order the Fillet of Beef.
So, Boma has a very nice prime rib station PLUS the benefit of numerous other dishes/salads/apps.
Hard to choose, PLUS, jiko is 2 credits.....Hmmm this requires contemplation.
Applebee's is pretty good here; and that's what Boma is: pretty good, not better. The point was with to provide the OP a reasonable comparison of Boma to Jiko. That's what Boma stacks up for me. I thought that was pretty clear from what I wrote.Seriously, Applebee's? Boma can in no way, shape or form be compared to this place. Maybe Applebee's in other areas are better, but the ones we have in our area are very mediocre at best.
Sanaa is "just okay" - a step above Boma, perhaps, but a really small step above afaic.Have not been to Jiko, mainly because we're not yet willing to part with one of our TS credits. But would like to try one day. I've read lots of great reviews for Sanaa, so we may end up doing that one before trying Jiko.