Sanaa reviews

Overall, the dining at Sanaa was top-notch. In more detail:

- Reception: Excellent staff, very friendly and welcoming.

- Food: For appetizer, i had the 'Potato and Pea Samosas'. Serving size was about right, well presented and very tasty without being over-spiced.

For Main, I had the Tandoori Chicken wrapped in Naan Bread. This was absolutely delicious. The chicken was melt in the mouth, and the yogurt really balanced the flavour.

For Dessert, i gambled and had the Chai Cream. This was also a lovely choice, again not too heavy and tasted lovely.

- Restuarant: Lovely restuarant with a very good view outside, plenty of giraffes roaming around outside. Inside was very calm, not too busy.

- Restrooms: These deserve a mention, since they are well themed and very clean, with the restauarant music piped over the speakers.

Overall: 10/10

"WOW!!! Just WOW!!!!"
Reviewed on Oct 06, 2009 by GlenAngl
Rating: 10

In between Blizzard Beach & Animal Kingdom, we made a stop to try the new restaurant.

And we weren't disappointed.

Start off with the Bread Service. We chose the Chile Simbal, Cucumber Raita, & Coriander Chutney. All were tasty and especially the Chile Simbal.

For the entree, I chose the Tandoor Chicken and the bf had the Red Curry w/ Chicken and Green Curry w/ Shrimp. The entrees were good but not as good as the Bread Service.

Plus you get to see the animals from your seat roaming the Savannah.

Great place!!!

"A great new addition! "
Reviewed on Aug 07, 2009 by tiggerific418
Rating: 8

I loved Sanaa. It is a little confusing at first because the food is very Indian and it is in an African themed environment. However, the food is great. The menu is unique because most of it consists of mix and match type items. This menu style really lets you customize your meal though. The Indian bread service is a must and worth every penny.

People who have even the slightest interest in Indian food need to try this restaurant.

"They can still do it!"
Reviewed on Aug 01, 2009 by RWilliams
Rating: 9

After looking at the Sanna menu I had pretty much written it off as something I wouldn't like. I had no intention of ever going there but they were offering a great discount for cast members for lunch so I figured we'd give it a try. I am VERY glad we did!

We had the bread appetizer, you have a choice of 3 breads and 3 dips/spreads. We choose the Naan, Roti, and Paneer Paratha along with the roasted red pepper hummus (excellent!!!!), the Tamarind Chutney (fabulous!) and the Mango Chutney (very light and fresh!)

For the main course we chose the chicken in red curry sauce and the beef short ribs with basmati rice. I've never had curry before so I don't have anything to compare them to, but they were very good. The beef short ribs were my favorite, they tasted like they were in a tamarind bbq sauce and were fork tender. The rice was perfectly cooked as well not dry or sticky. My only minor complaint is that the portion was much too big. I'd love to see a smaller lunch portion, maybe a choice of one meat rather than two for half the price. It was a lot of food, in the future I think I would split the main entree with my husband.

For dessert we split the Cardamon butter cake, here is where I wish I had my own and didn't have to share. It's a very unique dessert comprised of fingers of cake that are dense and almost more cookie-like (but not crunchy) with an almond flavor. It's served with orange slices and a very tasty saffron sauce and cream. It was a nice change of pace and very fresh and light tasting.

The service was very good and the view of the Kidani Village savana was really nice.

Sanna is a testiment to the fact that Disney can still do dining right. I would definately go back and hope to soon! It would be great if we could continue to see such unique and quality dining establishments from Disney in the future.

"Great new addition to the African inspired dining of the Animal Kingdom Lodge Resorts"
Reviewed on Aug 01, 2009 by ptaylor
Rating: 9

Sanaa is a very nice addition to the more exotic side of WDW dining. Following in the style of Boma and Jiko, Sanaa delivers something unique and very different to what you can find elsewhere.

I had the Indian Bread Service, the slow cooked Chicken and Beef Short Ribs, and Butter Cake for dessert.

Starting with the bread, this was really an excellent starter. So good in fact, I could see myself heading to Sanaa specifically for that course. The choice of breads was excellent, all were very fresh, and the accompaniaments were just right.

The entree was deceptive. When it arrived, it didnt seem very big, but the portion size proved to be big enough! I didnt manage to eat everything. The rice was very well cooked, and the beef so tender it flaked, no knife required!

The dessert was one of my favorites. Very unique, different, and great tasting. It even featured a SANAA stencil on the plate. Presentation was 10 out of 10.

Service was very good, right from the reception, through to the seating and service.

The restaurant wasn't anywhere near as crowded as Boma, so may be a good choice for those looking for something a bit quiter.

Before I finish this review, I have to mention the view. The dining room overlooks the savannah, and it's very neat to have glimpses of Giraffe and Ostrich as you eat. The large windows mean that the view isnt restricted to just those tables by the windows.

Overall I'd very much recommend Sanna. For those who like Boma and Jiko, this is a must do.

"Wonderful and adventourus"
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2009 by
Rating: 10

We ate at Sanaa (pronounced sa-NAH) on June 11, 2009 and had the following courses, which shared (and were encouraged to by our waiter):

Sampler for Two - Potato and Pea Samosa, Pulled Duck with Red Curry Sauce, Roasted Cauliflower

Breads: Naan, Roti, Paneer Paratha
Accompaniments: Cucumber Raita, Garlic-Ginger Pickle, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus

Mustard Seed Crusted Scallops: with a coconut cream

Slow Cooked in Gravy, Simple and Well Seasoned: Chicken with Red Curry Sauce and Shrimp with Green Curry Sauce

First off, the Sampler for Two. The potato and pea samosa was pretty standard and safe. It was a light pastry filled with potato and pea. Good but obviously the safe appetizer for the timid. While the menu I pulled up online has the Pulled Duck with Red Curry Sauce, we were presented with a Pulled Pork with some sort of sauce. It was delicious but unmemorable. The roasted cauliflower was a favorite and didn’t taste like cauliflower at all. It came with a strained tomato sauce that was mildly spiced.

We chose 3 breads at random as we are not real big on the differences and 3 different accompaniments. The cucumber raita was a yogurt based cucumber sauce similar to what you would find in greek restaurants. The hummus was our safe choice in the other two were gross. Nothing to really write home about. It’s pretty hard to screw up mashed peas. The Garlic-Ginger Pickle was unlike anything I have had before and has to be tried. It is not for the faint of heart. It is very spicy and tart. It is such a unique experience I have a hard time putting it in a frame of reference.

The scallops were great. The coconut cream brings out a nuttiness in the mustard seed and scallops.

The two curry dishes were excellent, with the chicken and red curry being the safe choice. The pilaf was some what bland compared to the other dishes.

Overall it was a phenomenal experience not to be missed.

"Overall - A win"
Reviewed on May 31, 2009 by scorp111
Rating: 8

We ate there just a few days after it opened. Everyone enjoyed their meal, and the atmosphere was nice as well. The portions were actually smaller than many Disney restaurants, but it was nice to actually have room for dessert!

Overall, I would put it in the top 1/2 of the 10 table service restaurants that we ate in on our last trip.

"OMG so good!"
Reviewed on May 30, 2009 by NiarrNDisney
Rating: 10

A+++
I wanted to try something new an different and this place gave me both. The food was DELICIOUS, service was top notch, the views and atmosphere were amazing
If you are adventurous or you like African/Indian food I think you will love this place and will find it to be a new favorite.