Sanaa

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If it’s authenticity and bold flavors that you want, Sanaa is the expert-level restaurant at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Located in the Disney Vacation Club-run Kidani Village section, Sanaa offers the taste of North Africa and Indian cooking.

The star of the show is the famed Indian-style bread service, which is arguably one of the most iconic fine dining dishes on Walt Disney World property. But, there’s far more to the menu than breads and spreads as African and Indian styles of cooking mesh to produce outstanding dishes served in the shadow of the Animal Kingdom Lodge’s savanna.

It’s a beautiful setting and a bountiful meal — just what you want at Disney.

Tangierine Cafe

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If you venture into Epcot, you can try even more amazing North African cooking. Tangierine Cafe offers more traditional street food flavors from this region of the world, including falafel and shawarma — served in large portions at the back-end of World Showcase.

The Morocco Pavilion is a gem unto itself, with amazing shops and unparalleled architecture. It tends to find itself a bit off the beaten path as well, meaning for those who venture in to enjoy the food, there are great spots to sit and enjoy it. 

Tangierine Cafe isn’t just for adventurous eaters, it’s also for the adventurous Epcot-goers too.

Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen

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With dishes like shu mai, whole fish, and Thai noodles, the Skipper Canteen is no ordinary theme park restaurant. If you’re looking for several steps up from limp hamburgers and fries, this pan-continental fusion location is exactly the place for you.

The menu is, admittedly, less exotic than the names of its dishes would have you believe. However, when you compare it to the other options on offer at the Magic Kingdom, the Skipper Canteen definitely stands tall.

Of course, the biggest reason to visit this restaurant is if you’re the type of adventurer who also loves to explore the rivers of the Jungle Cruise. Themed alongside that iconic attraction, the food isn’t quite as eclectic as the boat ride, but it’s close.