Jiko is a neat idea I did not think about. We have stayed at AKL, Jambo many times but not to Jiko. Flying Fish is high on my list too. I have also heard California Grill is excellent. Can you see fireworks from your table?
Some better than others, yes. But TBH, we had such a Horrible experience, that I doubt we'll ever visit there again.
Party of 11 and had ADR's, showed up about 10 mins. early. They put us in the waiting are/ lounge, and literally forgot about us. For the first 20-25 mins. or so, no one asked if we needed/wanted a drink or a bite to eat, so we had to flag someone down. we finally did, and asked the server who said give him a minute and he'll be back. Another 10 or so mins. went by still no server, still no seating at our original ADR and we went to see a manager. They assured us that they would seat us in the next 5 mins, so no need to order anything. 15 more mins goes by & finally we see them scrambling to set a table by the window for us..
They proceeded to forget water at the table and the option of drinks, before asking us what we wanted to eat.. Kinda odd but whatever. Now mind you, I had an excellent appetizer ( spicy Kazan Roll) & the Oak fired filet. Both Dynamite, but everyone else was underwhelmed, partly by the food, and partly by the service/ way we were forgotten...
I do like the ambience there, but there were just way too many things that went wrong with this evening, so for that I doubt we will be returning... It does get great reviews so I'm sure this is not the norm.
EDIT: Sorry for the ramble..