Official Preview of Sanaa Updated with Preview Menu and Dining Room Pictures

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The following is the preview menu released for Sanna.

Sanna is scheduled to open May 1, 2009 at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Sanna has been announced to participate in the 2009 Disney Dining Plan as a Table Service location.

Lunch and Dinner Items

Soups ($5.49 - $6.99)

• Tomato and Paneer Cheese
• Seasonal Soup

Samplers ($6.99 - $8.99)

• Indian Style Bread Service

Choice of 3 breads and 3 accompaniments

Breads: Naan, Roti, Paratha, Paneer Paratha

Accompaniments: Mint and Onion Raita, Cucumber Raita, Coriander Chutney, Mango Chutney, Garlic-Ginger Pickle, Mango-Lime Pickle, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus, Tamarind Chutney

• Salad Sampler

Choice of Three Salads

Salads: Roasted Beets; Okra, Radish, and Tomato; Chickpeas with cucumber and tomato; Carrot, orange, and mint; Roasted potato, corn and spinach

Sides ($2.99 -$3.99)

• Lentil Puree
• Stir-fried Green Beans
• Paneer Cheese and Spinach
• Basmati Rice
• Five-Grain Pilaf
• Crushed Potatoes

Specialty Cocktails ($8.25 - $9.75)

• Magical Star
• African Starr
• Malawi Mango Margarita
• Kande Coconut Cooler
• Painted Lemur

Draft Beer ($5.25 - $6.00)

• Safari Amber
• Bud Light
• Blue Moon
• Samuel Adams Seasonal

Bottled Beer ($6.75)

• Tusker Premium Lager
• Windhoek Lager
• Kingfisher Premium Lager

Non-Alcoholic Specialties ($4.29 - $6.50)

• Tinker Bell and Friends or Lightning McQueen Raceway Punch Souvenir Drink
• Mega-Berry Smootie
• Mango Lassi Smoothie
• Evian 750ml
• Perrier 750ml
• Press Pot Coffee Kenya AA
• Tea

Soft Drinks ($2.29)

• Coca-cola
• Coca Cola Zero
• Diet Coke
• Sprite
• Minute Maid Light Lemonade

Sanaa Wine Story

Each food item on the menu will paired with a specific food friendly wine. In some cases there is more than one wine listed. The wine which is listed at the top is regarded as the most favored match. However, everyone's palate is unique and therefore there are additional wines suggested which work equally well in the pairing. We have created some special wine flights for you to enjoy from an assortment around the world. These flights highlight unique components and style which best compliment the flavors contained within each dish.

Lunch Items

Appetizers ($5.49 - $14.99)

• Potato and Pea Samosa, Lamb Kefta, Roasted Cauliflower Sampler for Two
• Paneer Cheese with pickled eggplant
• Lamb Kefta
• Roasted Cauliflower
• Potato and Pea Samosas

From the Tandoor Ovens ($14.99 - $18.99)

• Tandoori Chicken
• Tandoori Sustainable Fish

Entrees ($10.99 - $17.99)

• Dum Biryani
• Grilled Port Chop
• Today's Sustainable Fish
• Grilled Angus Chuck Burger
• Club Sandwich

Dinner Items

Appetizers ($5.49 - $14.99)

• Potato and Pea Samosa, Lamb Kefta, Roasted Cauliflower Sampler for Two
• Mustard Seed Crusted Scallops
• Pulled Duck with Red Curry Sauce
• Roasted Cauliflower
• Potato and Pea Samosas

From the Tandoor Ovens ($17.99 - $20.99)

• Tandoori Chicken
• Tandoori Shrimp
• Tandoori Lamb Chops

Slow Cooked in Gravy and Well Seasoned ($18.99)

• Chickeen with Red Curry Sauce
• Shrimp with Green Curry Sauce
• Paneer Cheese and Spinach
• Beef Short Ribs

Entrees ($13.99 - $27.99)

• Spice-crusted Cornish Game Hen
• Banana Leaf wrapped Sustainable Fish
• New York Strip
• Dum Biryani

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Sample of dishes to be available at Sanna.

In order of appearance:

• Lamb Kefta with Tamarind and Papaya Sauce.
• Mustard seed-crusted Scallops with a coconut cream suace.
• Dum Biryani, Fresh vegetables and basmait rice, wrapped in bread dough served with pineaple raita.
• Grilled Flank Steak, with spinach and mushroom pancake served with oven-dried chutney.
• Spice-Crusted Cornish Game Hen with turnips and cherries.

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In order of appearance:

• Tandoori Chicken served with basmati rice or seven-grain pilaf.
• Tandoori Lamb Chops served with bsmati rice or seven-grain pilaf.
• Banana Leaf-wrapped Sustainable Fish with ginger and pickled lime served with basmati rice or seven grain pilag.
• Grilled Pork Chop Loin, glazed with pickled lime and ginger served with sauteed spinach.

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Inside the 150 seat dining room:

[Donald]

Those look amazing!!

[PrettyMinnie]

Looks great!

[Belle_0717]

Looks awesome any word on price yet?

[mudpuppysmom]

Everything sounds yummy!! I guess now instead of going to Jiko we'll have to check out Saana!! Sorry to say, we were getting bored with Jiko -- sad, very sad to say! Hopefully the setting is similar, b/c I do like the setting of Jiko!

[Soul_Power]

Yum! Everything looks soo good! Hmm.. I'm considering trying that restaurant out this upcoming December.

Thanks for posting!

[mouseketeer mom]

That looks fantastic. Sign me up!!!

[Hull-onian]

Yummy!!

[DisneyHoneymooners]

We love Boma and Jiko, cant wait to try it!

[prttynpnk]

Those entrees sealed the deal for us. We just got ressies for june!

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**Update**

[poeticeclipse]

Will this be on the DDP?

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Will this be on the DDP?

Official releases have stated that Sanna is participating in the 2009 Disney Dining Plan as a Table Service location.

[Disnamic Duo]

Looks great! Looks like a beautiful place.

Where in AKL is it located?

[Belster]

Love the decorations!!!!!! The food looks amazing!!!!!!!!!

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Where in AKL is it located?

In the new Kidani Village section.

[JPL]

I really shouldn't have looked at this before lunch