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Excellent place!!

4 Posted on 05 / 01 / 2013

I was totally impressed by Sanaa's vegan selection. They have a separate menu, albeit with only a few entree choices (rice with choice of 2 curries) and waiters are aware of the vegan diet and are very helpful when suggesting items. They had several dessert choices (including tofutti, bamboo rice pudding with tropical fruit), which always impresses me.
Ambiance was great - views of roaming antelope, zebra, giraffe, etc while dining. Apparently, their animals are born into captivity and obtained from other zoos and sanctuaries - or at least that's what I was told when asked.
Overall, great meal and highly recommended for vegans visiting Disney World.
Updated from previous review on Tuesday April 30, 2013

Pros: Excellent food, Great service, Inviting ambiance
Cons: Prices are slightly high but not outrageous

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Best Dinner in Disney

4 Posted on 01 / 07 / 2013

Sana'a is in the Animal Kingdom building. It's one of the more upscale restaurants. They have a separate menu for Vegetarian and a separate menu for Vegan. You have to ask for these special menus! If you don't ask, they won't be offered to you. I found this to be the case at all the upscale restaurants we went to in Disney - they all have vegan menus but don't volunteer or post them. The veg*n menus contain some items listed on the regular menu and some items not listed on the regular menu.

The quality of the food and dining experience provided by the wait staff at Sana'a is top rate. Highly recommended.

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An vegan oasis in the Animal Kingdom?

4 Posted on 11 / 19 / 2012

Prior to going to Sanaa, I was somewhat concerned about eating at a place at the Animal Kingdom considering my stance on animals and zoos. After dining at Sanaa, I was relieved to see how Disney World presented the animals in an African habitat and satisfied by the food we ate. Upon entering Sanaa, I was greeted by friendly staff and after I told them I was vegan, they sat us and told me that the chef would come and talk to us. Chef Angela was funny, polite and determined to make sure that our dining experience was memorable. She suggested appetizer and entree choices which were divine to say the least. I also really liked that the restaurant has individual menus for vegetarians and vegans. Although there are animals outside of Sanaa, I'm sure you could ask to be seated away from them if you wanted to. My husband said it best when he said that Sanaa isn't a zoo, when you eat there, you feel like a guest in the animal's home.

Pros: Friendly staff, Nice vibe, Varied menu
Cons: Location (for some)