Reviews of Sanaa Lunch/Dinner – Kidani Village
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Reviewed by mawdryn Review Date: 03/30/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
My husband and I had reservations at Sanaa on March 21st at 6:40 pm. We checked in and were given the buzzer thing. We literally stepped outside to look at some zebras that had gathered close by, and our buzzer went off, indicating that our table was ready.
We just wanted to try the naan bread with dipping sauces. Well, let me tell you...it was EXCELLENT!!!! And, at $15., it's a steal, and very filling. We also enjoyed a few alcoholic beverages, and they didn't disappoint either! I cannot wait to come here again!
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Bread Service and AtmosphereCons:
NoneReviewed by clayalex02 Review Date: 10/20/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We loved this restaurant! The bread service is so worth the extra cost. It was wonderful. the butter chicken was melt in your mouth delicious. sister had the fish of the day which was one of the best of the week. Mom had steak, which she altered to fit her palate (plain) while she enjoyed it, it was not her favorite but she is not big on ethnic foods. Our server was knowledgeable and happy to help direct us. She made us feel special and well taken care of. I would return here today if I could!
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bread service, cast members, foodCons:
noneReviewed by sleepydog25 Review Date: 10/03/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
Sanaa is one the more underrated restaurants on property. The food, while not exotic, certainly is a notch above typical fare. The flavor profile of such things as the butter chicken or the braised beef is rich and complex. Service is always good, and they have an above average wine list. Our favorite option is to do the full bread service and split that along with a bowl of the tomato/paneer soup. Pair with a nice Pinotage or Sauv Blanc, and you have a delicious and (relatively) inexpensive meal. That you can almost always view animals on the savannah (during the day, of course) makes this a must do for us each trip.
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—Reviewed by Tanasigirl Review Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We ate here for the first time on September 16, 2016, for my hubby's birthday. It was a stellar experience!
The atmosphere is beautiful with highly decorated ceilings, Indian-style lamps and large windows affording a good view of the animals on the savannah. The staff is knowledgeable and very attentive.
The Indian Style Bread Service is a must do. My favorite bread was the Garlic Ginger Naan and the Papadum, which had a thick, spongy texture, but I found it interesting. We ordered all 9 accompaniments (for a mere $3 extra) and it was worth it. I wish I could tell you which dip I liked best, but the names don't help me remember. However, they serve them in order of hot to mild and I liked the medium hot the best. It could have been enough for a full meal for the two of us, but we bravely plowed on.
I ate the Tandoori Chicken and enjoyed the flavor. Spicy, but just the right inch. My hubby ordered the Potjie Inspired and his meat choices were the braised beef and spicy Durban shrimp. The beef was fork tender and very flavorful. The shrimp was spicy, but again, not too much for me to try a piece. We ended with a simple Indian strawberry sorbet.
I know some complain that the food is spicy, so remember that if you have a sensitive stomach. The menu is African and Indian-inspired. The name says it all.
It is not the easiest restaurant to get to. We had to take a bus from our resort, PORS, to the Animal Kingdom Park (or any other park, whichever bus comes first), then transfer to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. The bus stopped first at Jambo House and since we love it so much, we wandered around there for a few minutes. It is a short walk to the Kidani Village or you can request a shuttle ride. It was a tolerable night, so we opted for the walk.
It was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to go back!
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Long travel timeReviewed by bobbiejo1 Review Date: 09/02/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We were recent first time visitors to WDW. Sanaa was our favorite and best dining experience of our entire trip. The food was absolutely amazing, starting with the bread service with the accompaniments. My husband had the fish of the day, and I had the South African/Indian inspired paneer tikka and lentils with basmati rice. Our server was awesome and took the time to review the menu with us, even though he was very busy with at least 3 other tables, one with a party of at least 10. He had a great sense of humor, and was invested in making sure we enjoyed an awesome meal. This was the one table service meal we had at Disney that we didn't walk away from knowing we had overpaid!
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—Reviewed by DePasquale Review Date: 07/10/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
It's another full theme dining experience, threaded by environment, ethnic food and staff. I'm surprised this is not a Signature restaurant.
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Food: Good BizarreCons:
A little off the beaten trail if not staying at Kidani VillageReviewed by DisneyFamily Review Date: 06/20/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is our new favorite restaurant at WDW! We tried it for lunch in April 2016 and loved it so much we went a second time in the same trip. The bread service was amazing (and actually enough for a meal for several of us). The food options were so good! I'm still trying to find the recipe for the tomato soup - don't miss it! Even the kids meals were great - grilled chicken which was so juicy and the flavor was incredible. We will be going here every trip from now on. PLUS - the animals out the windows were so cool!
I will say that the easiest way to get here if you don't have your own transportation is to take a bus to Animal Kingdom and then hop on the AKL bus from there. Plan enough time to get here. It is well worth the travel time!
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a little bit of time to get here via park transportationReviewed by monorailmom Review Date: 05/03/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We always have an excellent experience here! Our lunch was fantastic. The food, including the famous bread service, was amazing. We had a table by the window and could see the zebras and some birds while we were eating. We will most definitely return!
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everything!Cons:
—Reviewed by aknlw2003 Review Date: 09/03/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
If you're Gluten Free and you love Naan, you have found the perfect restaurant for you. When we arrived at Sanaa we were well aware of the bread app with the chutneys, sauces, etc. We were so excited when our waitress informed us that they could offer Naan gluten free! Everywhere else in WDW you get the same old tapioca rolls, what a special change. Indian food is naturally gluten free, and there's a lot of Indian on the menu. LOVED the butter chicken, and the spicy shrimp. Both were amazing and I can't wait to go back and try other entrees. African wines were also very interesting to sample. And the animals on the Savannah just outside made for a magical night! Highly recommend!
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Gluten Free menu stellar!Cons:
Drive to AKLReviewed by Irene Review Date: 02/09/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Nothing but great things to say about this restaurant. Service was exceptional. Flavors were outstanding. I am allergic to coriander, so asked if other menu items, not listing coriander did in fact contain coriander. The chef came out and explained what foods to avoid. She then made me a chicken dish with all the flavors, minus the coriander. It was wonderful. Thank you Disney for this service.
Oh yes, the scenery isn't too bad either 🙂
