[Aggie96]

Howdy!
We had planned to have dinner at AKL - Boma on our first night in Orlando in October. We were then going to try to plan dessert/drinks at the California Grille at the top of the Contemp. after. However, after reading the menu, I'm not sure that my best friend, a "nothing with a face" vegetarian will be able to find much to eat at Boma. Are there any vegetarians out there who have attempted this buffet? Any opinions?
Thanks in advance!
Kim

[MickeyMac]

There is loads to eat for a vegetarian at Boma's. It's tough to quote menu items, but there always seemed to be a soup, a vegetable dish, a caserole of some type, and my favorite, couscous. If you call ahead, they will also hand prepare items (if your a strict vegan) My MIL gets the most incredible meals there.

[Aggie96]

Thanks for the info., MM! We almost cut AKL out of the plan completely until I read this! Having never been inside, I was so bummed that I was going to miss it again! But it looks like this part of the trip is saved!
Hooray!!

[geeman]

Here's a sample menu from Bomas, courtesy of allearsnet.com:

The dinner menu changes daily. This listing gives you a good idea of the types of foods, over 60 items offered.

African Breads


Mixed Field Greens:
Mango Vinaigrette, Paw Paw Vinaigrette,
Chili Cilantro Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit

Pasta Salad
Watermelon Rind Salad
Kool Slaai
Chicken Salad with Chili Cilantro
Moroccan Seafood Salad - Couscous, mussels, scallops and shrimp

Avocado, Grapefruit, Papaya, Curry Cucumber Salad, Spinach and Beet Salad

Macaroni and Cheese
Saffron Rice


African Soups and Stews:
Chicken Corn Porridge
Smoked Tomato Soup

Sweet Potato Pancakes
Vegetable Lentil Kofta
Pap
Braised Greens
FuFu
Potatoes with Afritude

Durban Spiced Roasted Chicken
Malabu Pepper Steak


Grilled Seafood



Wood Roasted Meats

Vegetable Skewers
Chicken Pepper Pot
Coconut Curried Chicken Soup
Curried Coconut Seafood Stew
Couscous Marrakesh

Chicken Tenders
Spaghetti and Meatballs

Wonderful Dessert Buffet including:
Zebra Domes
Simba Paw Prints

[lopo]

Aggie96, you mentioned that you were planning to follow dinner at Boma with dessert/drinks at CA Grill. You may want to rethink those plans unless you visit the CG hours after your meal at Boma. There are so many excellent dishes-including the desserts!-at Boma that you will be "stuffed" even if you try just a little of each dish.

I agree with MickeyMac, by the way, regarding your vegetarian friend. There are always lots of veggie dishes available at the Boma Buffet.

Enjoy!

[MickeyMac]

Lopo, great advice!

And gee, Man, nice find!! :D :D :D (hehehe, been dying to do that! :D)

[geeman]

Thanks, Mac.
I'm getting hungry!
Never been to Boma's, even though we stayed at AKL. Gotta try it in May.

;)

[geeman]

Originally posted by MickeyMac
Lopo, great advice!

And gee, Man, nice find!! :D :D :D (hehehe, been dying to do that! :D)

LOL. Thanks, Mac. I just got it.:D

[Aggie96]

LOL!! MM, you are so funny!

I have to admit that we are only going to do CG for the view, so we will force ourselves to eat/drink something during that time just for that reason!! But that is one reason we were considering cutting out Boma.
And - for the WONDERFUL desserts at CG, we will just have to suffer through!!! lol

Geeman -
Can't wait to hear about your trip! I will expect a full report on Boma.

[Metalfan]

There will be no problem finding something to eat for a vegetarian at Boma! And like someone else said, clal ahead and they'll help you out! And you'll love the view from CG. I go there every trip.