Jiko - The Cooking Place Menu
Welcome to Jiko - The Cooking Place, nestled in the heart of Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This vibrant eatery offers a unique culinary experience, melding African flavors with contemporary technique. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a family outing or a romantic dinner.
Jiko's menu is a feast for the senses, featuring standout dishes like the Botswanan Seswaa Short Rib and the exquisitely spiced Lamb Shank. Each dish celebrates the rich heritage of African cuisine while catering to allergy-friendly needs, making it accessible for everyone. Notably, guests can customize their selections, including Create-Your-Own Kids' Desserts like the delightful Mickey Mouse Mousse.
Accompany your meal with a robust Kenya AA Coffee, ensuring a balanced end to your dining experience. Trust me, the symphony of flavors at Jiko will leave a lasting impression!
Appetizers
Mussels Malata
Butternut Squash, Greens, Saffron Broth, Sweet-and-Sour Fennel Oil
Sukuma Wiki Dumplings
Cashew Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Demi-Sec Tomatoes
Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread
Preserved Duck, Rocket, Toasted Chickpeas, Mozzarella, Plump Raisins, Harissa and Spiced Honey
Braai'd Wild Boar Tenderloin*
Creamy Pap, Tomato Chakalaka, Herb-smoked Oil
Diver Scallop with Pork Belly
Seared Scallop, Sumac-roasted Pork Belly, Corn Cream, Mustard Caviar, Fennel Crisp
Jiko Salad
Lolla Rosa, Cardamom-pickled Watermelon, Baobab Vinaigrette
Spiced Carrot Soup
Kashata, Maple-pickled Squash, Pomegranate
From the Oak Grill*
Choice of Bone Marrow-crusted Filet Mignon or Braai New York Strip, Four Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetable, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace
Seared Venison Loin*
Celeriac Purée, Coriander-roasted Celery Root, Cocoa and Black Garlic-crusted Venison, Cherry Gastrique
Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
Preserved Lemon Potatoes, Date Chutney, Peas, Minted Lamb Demi-glace
Lacquered Chicken
Merguez-spiced Black-eyed Peas, Swiss Chard, Apricots, Candied Kumquats, Sorghum Reduction
Roasted Halibut
Roasted Tomato Butter, Black Rice, Mushroom Ragu, Tomato Confit, Lemon Oil
Botswanan Seswaa Short Rib
Merlot-braised Beef Short Rib, Spiced Carrot Bredie, Cassava Hash, Marinated Pearl Onions
Injera Basket
Seasonal Plant-based Stews featuring House-made Injera (Plant-based)
Seafood Tagine
Saffron-scented Couscous, Octopus, Shrimp, Prince Edward Island Mussels
Entrées
Enhancements
Fire-roasted Shrimp
Bird's Eye Chili Crunch, Pickled Shishito, Charred Lemon
Bobotie Mac & Cheese
Four-Cheese, Spiced Beef, Almonds, Raisins, Kachumbari, Red Wine Reduction
Zulu Oxtail Samp and Beans
Cracked Hominy, Sea Peas, Fragrant Masala and Braised Oxtail
Dumela
Creamy Chocolate Sorbet, Hibiscus Cake, Passion Fruit Sauce, Mango Salsa, Chocolate-Lime Soil (Plant-based)
Potjie Pot
Chocolate Custard, Lemon-Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries
Melktert
African Milk Custard, Cinnamon Cream, Berry Wine Reduction
Malva Pudding
Amarula-infused Malva Cake, Caramel-Sea Salt Gelato, Kataifi, Kanu Tuile, Cabernet Gelée
Desserts
Loose Leaf Specialty Teas
Shanghai Rose
Fragrant red rose petals and the sweet, sultry flavor of seductive lychee in this rose petal black tea
Mountain Berry
Our loose-leaf Mountain Berry herbal tea is a fruity superfood blend of Saskatoon berries, currants, hibiscus and rosehips, sealed with sweetness
Organic Assam
Grown in the mountains of Assam, this fine leaf tea has a strong full-bodied flavor
Thunderbolt Darjeeling
From the Land of the Thunderbolts, the champagne of black teas
Osmanthus Flower
Rare osmanthus flowers delicately scent this top-grade high mountain Formosa traditional oolong tea
Masala Chai
This richly spiced elixir is a complex meritage of Indian Assam in a flavorful dance of hand-ground spices
Fresh Fruit
Seasonal Garden Salad
Seasonal Vegetables and Dip
Kids' Appetizers (à la carte)
Kids' Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)
Market-fresh Fish
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice
Grilled Chicken Breast
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice
Shrimp with Kushari
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice
Steak Sosatie
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice
Macaroni & Cheese
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice
Cheese Pizza with Tomato Sauce
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice
Seasonal Vegetables
Ancient Grains
Fresh Fruit
Macaroni & Cheese
Not-So-Hidden Mickey Fruit and Yogurt
Vanilla Ice Cream
African Shield
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
Mickey Mouse Mousse
Make your own Mickey Mouse
Kids' Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
Herbal Infusions (Caffeine-free)
Vanilla Rooibos
Certified organic rooibos, rose petal, and natural Madagascar vanilla flavor
Harmony
Organic peppermint leaves, organic chamomile flowers, orange blossoms, and allspice. A fresh and minty herbal blended for complexity, balanced with the fragrant notes of allspice.
Large Kenyan Press Pot Coffee
Featuring Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee
Kenya AA Coffee
Dessert Wines
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Constantia '08
Broadbent Madeira 10 Year, Portugal
Nutty African
Amarula Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Keoke Coffee
Brandy, Kahlúa Liqueur, Bols Dark Crème de Cacao Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Zebratini
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, Frangelico Liqueur, Amarula Liqueur, and a shot of Espresso in a Chocolate Zebra-striped Martini Glass
Cape Town Coffee
Tippler's Orange Liqueur, Kahlúa Liqueur, and Coffee topped with Whipped Cream
Rémy Martin Louis XIII
0.5oz 120 1.0oz 230 1.5oz 330 2.0oz 400
After-Dinner Drinks
Brandies and Ports
Courvoisier VSOP
2-oz Pour
Hennessy XO
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 25 yr Speyside
2-oz Pour
Oban 14 yr Western Highlands
2-oz Pour
Lagavulin 16 yr Islay
2-oz Pour
Laphroaig 10 yr Islay
2-oz Pour
Glenfiddich 12 yr Speyside
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier
2-oz Pour
Grand Marnier 100 yr Anniversary
2-oz Pour
Amarula
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 12 yr Speyside
2-oz Pour
The Macallan 15 yr Speyside
2-oz Pour
Single Malts and Liqueurs
Allergy-friendly Appetizers
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Mussels Malata
Butternut Squash, Greens, Saffron Broth, Sweet-and-Sour Fennel Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Tree Nut Allergies)
Sukuma Wiki Dumplings
Cashew Cheese, Pickled Vegetables, Demi-Sec Tomatoes (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Fire-roasted Shrimp
Bird's Eye Chili Crunch, Pickled Shishito, Charred Lemon (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Duck Confit and Honey-Raisin Flatbread
Preserved Duck, Rocket, Toasted Chickpeas, Mozzarella, Plump Raisins, Harissa and Spiced Honey (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Braai'd Wild Boar Tenderloin*
Creamy Pap, Tomato Chakalaka, Herb-smoked Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Jiko Salad
Lolla Rosa, Cardamom-pickled Watermelon, Baobab Vinaigrette (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Spiced Carrot Soup
Kashata, Maple-pickled Squash, Pomegranate (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Tree Nut Allergies)
Diver Scallop with Pork Belly
Seared Scallop, Sumac-roasted Pork Belly, Corn Cream, Mustard Caviar, Fennel Crisp (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
From the Oak Grill*
Choice of Bone Marrow-crusted Filet Mignon or Braai New York Strip, Four Cheese Macaroni, Seasonal Vegetable, Chocolate-Red Wine Demi-glace (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Seared Venison Loin*
Celeriac Purée, Coriander-roasted Celery Root, Cocoa and Black Garlic-crusted Venison, Cherry Gastrique (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame Allergies)
Moroccan-spiced Lamb Shank
Preserved Lemon Potatoes, Date Chutney, Peas, Minted Lamb Demi-glace (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Lacquered Chicken
Merguez-spiced Black-eyed Peas, Swiss Chard, Apricots, Candied Kumquats, Sorghum Reduction (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Roasted Halibut
Roasted Tomato Butter, Black Rice, Mushroom Ragu, Tomato Confit, Lemon Oil (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, Shellfish, Soy Allergies)
Botswanan Seswaa Short Rib
Merlot-braised Beef Short Rib, Spiced Carrot Bredie, Cassava Hash, Marinated Pearl Onions (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame Allergies)
Injera Basket
Seasonal Plant-based Stews featuring House-made Injera (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Seafood Tagine
Saffron-scented Couscous, Octopus, Shrimp, Prince Edward Island Mussels (For Egg, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Allergy-friendly Entrées
Allergy-friendly Desserts
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Dumela
Creamy Chocolate Sorbet, Hibiscus Cake, Passion Fruit Sauce, Mango Salsa, Chocolate-Lime Soil (Plant-based) (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Melktert
African Milk Custard, Cinnamon Cream, Berry Wine Reduction (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, Sesame, Soy Allergies)
Malva Pudding
Amarula-infused Malva Cake, Caramel-Sea Salt Gelato, Kataifi, Kanu Tuile, Cabernet Gelée (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Soy Allergies)
Potjie Pot
Chocolate Custard, Lemon-Olive Oil Cake, Whipped Caramel, Cocoa Nib Crunch, Cherries (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Sorbet
with Fresh Fruit (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Fresh Fruit
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Seasonal Garden Salad
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Seasonal Vegetables and Dip
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Allergy-Friendly Kids' Appetizers (à la carte)
Allergy-Friendly Kids' Create-Your-Own Entrées (choose one)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Market-fresh Fish
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Shellfish, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Grilled Chicken Breast
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Shrimp with Kushari
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Steak Sosatie
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Macaroni & Cheese
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Cheese Pizza with Tomato Sauce
Served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Seasonal Vegetables
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Ancient Grains
(For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Macaroni & Cheese
(For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Fresh Fruit
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Not-So-Hidden Mickey Fruit and Yogurt
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Vanilla Ice Cream
(For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
African Shield
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Pumbaa's Dessert Grub
(For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Mickey Mouse Mousse
Make your own Mickey Mouse (For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, and Sesame Allergies)