Tiffins Restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom gets a 2026 menu overhaul - new desserts, updated mains, and removed dishes

Mar 09, 2026 in "Tiffins"

Posted: Monday March 9, 2026 3:30pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Tiffins at Disney's Animal Kingdom has rolled out a significant menu refresh, with changes hitting both lunch and dinner. The updates cover appetizers, mains, and a full dessert overhaul - and the lunch and dinner menus now mirror each other much more closely than before.

Here's a full breakdown of what's new, what's changed, and what's gone.

Appetizers

The Tiffins Signature Bread Service has been refreshed on both menus. Papadam and Ginger-Pear Chutney are out. Onion Kulcha Naan with Coriander Chutney is in. The Pão de Queijo and Thai Curry Milk Bread remain. Price stays at $20.

The Pork Belly Bao Buns get an ingredient change. Cucumber Kimchi and Pickled Green Papaya are replaced by Pickled Cucumber, Green Papaya Slaw, and Cilantro. The dish is now labeled "Korean Barbecue Pork Belly Bao Buns."

The Coconut-Ube Cauliflower Soup has been removed from both menus with nothing replacing it.

Everything else in the appetizer section - Charcuterie and Cheese Board, Gobi Manchurian, The Land Salad - carries over unchanged.

Main Courses

The biggest removals hit both menus equally:

  • Surf & Turf ($69) - gone from both lunch and dinner
  • Pan-roasted Fish Filet ($48) - removed
  • Andean Beef Short Rib - removed

Replacing the Short Rib is a standalone Grilled Beef Tenderloin ($59) with a Peruvian-inspired preparation: Saltado Marble Potatoes, Pearl Onions, Pickled Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Chorizo Vinaigrette, and Huancaina Sauce. You can add Seared Scallops for $23 - which is essentially a build-your-own Surf & Turf at a higher total cost.

The Regional Curry Tasting loses one curry. The Balinese Golden Curry is gone; the dish now offers Thai Green Curry and Indian Red Curry only. Price stays at $38.

The Butter Chicken swaps its Chickpea-Rice Croquette for a Samosa. Everything else on that plate stays the same at $43.

The Oaxacan Pork Duo now specifies "Peanut Salsa Macha" and "Sweet Plantain-Chipotle Sauce" - small wording changes that clarify the preparation.

The Tiffins Signature Burger Prix Fixe remains on the lunch menu at $42.

Desserts

The dessert section is completely new on both menus. The Hazelnut Entremet ($15) and White Chocolate-Orange Crème Brûlée ($16) are both gone. Replacing them:

  • African Pot de Crème - Chocolate Pot de Crème, Ethiopian Coffee, Ras el Hanout Pineapple, Pistachio, Chocolate Cookie - $13
  • Caramel Flan - Cardamom-scented Caramel, Vanilla Chantilly - $14

The Seasonal Sorbet Trio remains at $11.

Lunch and Dinner Now Similar

One notable structural change: the lunch and dinner menus are now nearly identical. Previously, dinner had exclusive items like the Whole-fried Fish of the Day and the full Surf & Turf that weren't always mirrored at lunch. The new menus list the same dishes at the same prices across both meal periods, with the Tiffins Signature Burger Prix Fixe remaining the only lunch-specific item.

Prices

Most prices are unchanged. The new desserts are slightly cheaper - down from $15-$16 to $13-$14. The Grilled Beef Tenderloin at $59 replaces the Short Rib which ranged from $54-$59 depending on the substitution.

Tiffins March 2026 Menu

The complete updated Tiffins menu

Appetizers

  • Tiffins Signature Bread Service - Pão de Queijo with Guava Sauce, Onion Kulcha Naan with Coriander Chutney, Thai Curry Milk Bread with Coconut-Curry Sauce - $20
  • Charcuterie and Cheese Board - Chef's Selection of Assorted Meats, Cheeses, and Accompaniments - $23
  • Korean Barbecue Pork Belly Bao Buns -- Pickled Cucumber, Green Papaya Slaw, Cilantro - $16
  • The Land Salad - Young Lettuces from The Land Pavilion at EPCOT, Muhammara, Plant-based Cheese, Sumac, Garlic Breadcrumbs, Citrus Vinaigrette (Plant-based) - $15
  • Gobi Manchurian - Crispy-fried Cauliflower, Manchurian Sauce, Green Onion - $11

Main Courses

  • Tiffins Signature Burger Prix Fixe - Includes Tiffins Signature Burger with Waffle Fries, Dessert, and choice of Non-Alcoholic Beverage | Add a Black Truffle Experience of Shaved Black Truffles, Truffle Aïoli, and Herb and Truffle Cordero Cheese Waffle Fries for an additional $15 - $42 (lunch only)
  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin - Peruvian-inspired Saltado Marble Potatoes, Pearl Onions, Pickled Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Chorizo Vinaigrette, Huancaina Sauce | Add Seared Scallops $23 - $59
  • Whole-fried Catch of the Day - Coconut Fried Rice, Thai Green Papaya Slaw, Peanuts, Red and Green Curry Sauce - $52
  • Regional Curry Tasting - Thai Green Curry with Lime Leaf, Eggplant, Squash, and Som Tam | Indian Red Curry with Carrots, Peas, and Chickpeas (Plant-based) - $38
  • Shrimp & Grits - Peri Peri Shrimp, South African Mealie Pap with Roasted Corn, Goat Cheese, Green Apple Chutney - $42
  • Butter Chicken - Samosa, English Peas, Young Squash, Pickled Red Onion - $43
  • Oaxacan Pork Duo - Grilled Pork Chop, Peanut Salsa Macha, Sweet Plantain-Chipotle Sauce, Corn Tamal, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Salsa Verde, Cabbage Slaw - $52

Desserts

  • African Pot de Crème -- Chocolate Pot de Crème, Ethiopian Coffee, Ras el Hanout Pineapple, Pistachio, Chocolate Cookie -- $13
  • Caramel Flan -- Cardamom-scented Caramel, Vanilla Chantilly -- $14
  • Seasonal Sorbet Trio -- Tiffins Signature Sorbet Trio (Plant-based) -- $11
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HauntedPirateMar 10, 2026

Replacing Short Ribs with Grilled Beef Tenderloin, at basically the same price point? That's a choice... one that only improves the profit margin, sadly.

TrainsOfDisneyMar 09, 2026

“The Regional Curry Tasting loses one curry. The Balinese Golden Curry is gone; the dish now offers Thai Green Curry and Indian Red Curry only. Price stays at $38.” Having ordered this dish - this is a pretty major downgrade. The whole appeal was getting to try Curry from 3 different regions. Even with the 3 curry dishes I felt the portion was a tiny bit small for the price. While I would hope portions of the 2 remaining curry dishes would be larger to make up…. It’s Disney so who knows.

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