Tiffins Restaurant: A World Of Flavors Awaits At Disney's Animal Kingdom

Savor a culinary adventure when dining at this Discovery Island signature dining location.

Located in Disney's Animal Kingdom, Tiffins is sure to be an unforgettable dining experience

When booking your Walt Disney World dining reservations, the signature dining options will either draw you in or intimidate. Located at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Tiffins provides a fine dining a la Carte menu that features African, Asian and Latin flavors. If you have not dined at Tiffins, as this was my first visit, you will learn it’s a bit of an experience. All I heard is that it’s pricey with good food. Not wrong, but there is more to this place.

Be greeted by Tiffins cast members in front of a carved world map

You are welcomed into a bright vestibule with a world map carving in the wall behind the main hosting desk. The staff seems to be excited to work in this restaurant because they are happy to tell you about all the art that fills this place. This is a massive art exhibit to go with a delicious meal. 

Experience all that Tiffins has to offer

There are sketchbooks from Imagineers’ adventures. Artifacts from Africa, India, and plenty in between.  They encourage you to visit both dining rooms to see the many items on display.  The dining area we sat in had totems from when the park first opened that were hand-carved by a family. When they updated the park, they placed them in the restaurant. Another wall looks like colorful quilts. They aren’t quilts but costumes from the Rivers of Light show that closed out. The other two walls are metal arts of bugs, butterflies, and sea creatures. 

Metal sea themed artwork hangs on the walls at Tiffins

Explore the artwork throughout Tiffins

My amazing waiter came by, and I forgot to look at the menu.  I was aiming for the burger so many have spoken of; but it was hot, so I was not as hungry.  I asked the server for a recommendation of a refreshing nonalcoholic beverage and a light meal.  Providing some of my likes and dislikes, of course.  A ginger mango beverage and some soft cilantro flatbread with yogurt sauce appeared. Followed by fried cauliflower in an orange sauce with a dish of carrots covered in herbs and goat cheese. 

The fried cauliflower and carrots at Tiffins

WDWAO Member Ruth has enjoyed the seared tuna at TIffins

The drink was refreshing and very enjoyable. The bread was soft, a bit different for me, and was just enough to enjoy.  Fried cauliflower was just enough for texture, with the inside tender. The sauce was similar to orange chicken, a hint of warmth and good flavor. The carrots were sweet, herby, and a hint of saltiness from the goat cheese. Safe to say, the carrots were a favorite for me. I left satisfyingly full and mulling the flavors.  I look forward to visiting again to try some other dishes and admire more of the art displays.

Have you been to Tiffins Restaurant? What was your experience at this Animal Kingdom dining location?

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