Carnival Ji Ji Asian Kitchen Menu and Prices
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen is Carnival Cruise Line’s full-service Asian specialty restaurant, with a menu that draws inspiration from cuisines and regional dishes across Asia. Rather than focusing on one country, the restaurant brings together Chinese-inspired dishes, dumplings, soups, seafood, meats, noodles, rice and desserts in one dinner experience.
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen is currently available aboard Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista. It is an additional-cost specialty restaurant rather than one of the complimentary dining venues included in the cruise fare.
The menu photographed here includes familiar Ji Ji favorites such as Slow-Braised Pork Belly, Nanjing-Style Duck, Jade Shrimp Har Gow, Singapore Chili Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken and Hakka Style Noodles, along with several desserts.
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What Is Ji Ji Asian Kitchen on Carnival?
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen is a sit-down specialty restaurant offering dishes inspired by several regions of Asia. Carnival describes the concept as a combination of both familiar and less familiar dishes, with soups, appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, seafood and meat entrées.
One distinctive feature of the menu is the numbered map. The numbers appearing beside dishes correspond to different geographical influences represented on the menu.
The photographed menu introduces the concept by describing Ji Ji as a culinary journey through regionally cherished Asian specialties prepared in the restaurant’s own style.
Which Carnival Ships Have Ji Ji Asian Kitchen?
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen is currently available on four Carnival ships:
• Carnival Horizon
• Carnival Panorama
• Carnival Sunshine
• Carnival Vista
Because Ji Ji is not available throughout the entire Carnival fleet, travelers interested in trying the restaurant should check the dining options for their specific ship when planning a cruise.
How Much Does Ji Ji Asian Kitchen Cost?
Carnival currently charges $24 per adult and $11 per child age 11 and under before the service charge.
A 20% service charge is automatically added, bringing the current total to:
• Adults: $28.80 per person including the 20% service charge
• Children 11 and under ordering from the kids’ menu: $13.20 including the 20% service charge
The dinner price includes a starter, entrée and dessert.
Drinks normally purchased through Carnival’s bar service, including wine, liquor, soda and bottled water, are not included in the restaurant fee.
Additional gratuity is optional.
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen Appetizers and Soups
The photographed Ji Ji menu begins with a substantial selection of appetizers and soups.
Slow-Braised Pork Belly
The pork belly is served with:
• Caramel chili sauce with black vinegar
• Pomelo citrus fruit
• Chinese chives with Gorgonzola
• Spiced purple onions
Nanjing-Style Duck
Ji Ji describes Nanjing duck as having a history stretching back more than 1,400 years. The restaurant’s version is slow-cooked and then flash wok-fried.
It is accompanied by:
• Tomato
• Mung bean
• Mango fritters
• Shallots
• Hoisin with lily dust
• Green chili sauce
Jade Shrimp Har Gow
These delicate shrimp dumplings, sometimes called shrimp bonnets, are served with Ji Ji’s signature sauces.
Jiaozi
The menu describes Jiaozi as dumplings traditionally associated with luck and prosperity.
The dish includes:
• Shrimp dumplings
• Pea shoots
• Radish
• Green apple salad
Chicken Spring Rolls
The spring rolls are accompanied by:
• Lemon marmalade
• Curry leaves
• Pink grapefruit
• Cilantro pearls
Tamarind & Shrimp Soup
This soup combines shrimp with:
• Green mango
• Vietnamese mint
• Basil
• Young coconut
Chicken & Cilantro Root Soup
The second soup includes:
• Chicken
• Corn
• Eggs
• Tomatoes
• Chinese chives
• Oyster mushrooms
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen Entrées
The entrée selection continues the restaurant’s tour through Asian flavors, with beef, seafood, chicken and pork options.
Peppered Beef
Stirred in a tiny Chinese vegetable “bird’s nest,” the beef is accompanied by:
• Chinese mustard
• Young garlic
• Ginger roots
• Scallions
Bo Kho Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib
This slow-braised beef dish is served with:
• Watermelon radish
• Shredded leek root
• Wasabi pearls
• Crisp potatoes
Singapore Chili Shrimp
Inspired by Singapore’s well-known chili seafood preparations, Ji Ji’s version features shrimp in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with garlic and onion.
Sweet & Sour Fragrant Shrimp
This shrimp entrée combines:
• Crispy shrimp
• Tomatoes
• Pineapple
• Peppers
• Scallions
• Plum sweet-and-sour sauce
Kung Pao Chicken
The Kung Pao Chicken is prepared with:
• Sichuan peppercorns
• Chilies
• Cashews
Chairman Mao’s Master Stock Pig
This pork dish is clay-pot stewed and then wok-fried with:
• Scallions
• Sesame
• Fresh spinach
• Pea shoots
• Snap peas
Sides, Noodles and Rice
Ji Ji’s menu includes several vegetable dishes as well as noodles and rice.
Blistered Beans
Served with minced pork in extreme XO sauce.
Chinese Broccoli
Served with ginger and garlic glaze.
Hot & Spicy Crisp Potato Fries
A potato side with a spicy preparation.
Eggplant
Prepared with mushrooms, soy and oyster sauce.
Wide Noodles
The wide noodles include:
• Oriental mushrooms
• Sprouts
• Onions
• Peppers
• Cilantro
• Scallions
Hakka Style Noodles
The menu references the Hakka community and its culinary traditions with this simple noodle preparation.
Himalayan Basmati Fried Rice
Basmati fried rice is another option, with the photographed menu showing additions of baby shrimp or chicken.
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Steamed jasmine rice provides a simpler alternative to the fried rice and noodle selections.
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen Desserts
The photographed menu finishes with three desserts.
Rose Crème Brûlée
The crème brûlée is served with ginger cream.
Caramelized Crepes
Caramelized crepes are paired with calamansi citrus ice cream.
Fried Wonton
The fried wonton dessert combines:
• Lychee fruit
• Tapioca pearls
• Coconut milk
What Does the Ji Ji Asian Kitchen Dinner Include?
Carnival’s current fixed dinner charge includes a starter, entrée and dessert.
The photographed menu contains considerably more individual dishes than one person would order as three separate courses, so it is best viewed as the restaurant’s selection of available dishes rather than assuming every item shown is included for each guest.
Beverages normally sold through Carnival’s bar service are separate from the dinner charge.
Is Ji Ji Asian Kitchen Included in a Carnival Cruise?
No. Ji Ji Asian Kitchen is an additional-cost specialty dining restaurant.
Carnival cruises include numerous complimentary dining choices, but Ji Ji is specifically categorized as specialty dining and requires an additional fee.
For travelers comparing Carnival restaurants before sailing, this distinction is important because Ji Ji operates differently from the complimentary Main Dining Room and Lido dining options.
Do You Need Reservations for Ji Ji Asian Kitchen?
Carnival recommends reservations for Ji Ji Asian Kitchen.
Guests can make reservations before their cruise through Carnival’s Cruise Manager. Reservations can also be made once onboard, and walk-ins may be accepted when space is available.
Pre-cruise dining reservations can generally be made until 48 hours before departure.
If Ji Ji is one of the restaurants you particularly want to experience, booking ahead provides more choice of dining times.
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen Dress Code
Carnival lists the dress code for Ji Ji Asian Kitchen as Cruise Casual.
Passengers therefore do not need to treat Ji Ji like a formal dining event simply because it is an additional-cost specialty restaurant.
Is Ji Ji Asian Kitchen Open for Lunch?
Carnival currently lists the full-service Ji Ji Asian Kitchen experience as a dinner venue.
Dining schedules can always be checked onboard, particularly because restaurant operating times may be adjusted around a particular itinerary and the ship’s daily program.
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen vs. Carnival’s Other Asian Restaurants
Ji Ji should not be confused with Bonsai Sushi or Bonsai Teppanyaki.
Ji Ji is a broader pan-Asian specialty restaurant with soups, dumplings, noodles, rice, seafood and meat dishes.
Bonsai Sushi focuses primarily on sushi, sashimi and rolls alongside other Japanese-inspired selections, while Bonsai Teppanyaki provides an interactive teppanyaki experience in which chefs prepare the meal at the cooking station.
Carnival also operates Chibang! on select ships, combining separate Chinese and Mexican menus. Chibang! is a different Carnival restaurant concept and should not be confused with Ji Ji Asian Kitchen.
Planning Ji Ji Around Your Cruise Schedule
Since Ji Ji is a dinner restaurant, it is worth checking your ship’s daily program before selecting a reservation time.
Your itinerary, shore excursions, evening entertainment and other onboard activities may all affect which evening is most convenient. On a port-intensive cruise, for example, a later reservation may work better after returning from a shore excursion.
Passengers who want to attend a particular production show or other scheduled entertainment can also compare those times with the available Ji Ji reservations.
FAQ About Carnival Ji Ji Asian Kitchen
How much is Ji Ji Asian Kitchen on Carnival?
Carnival currently lists Ji Ji at $24 per adult before the mandatory 20% service charge. The total is $28.80 per adult including that service charge.
For children age 11 and under ordering from the kids’ menu, Carnival currently lists $11 before the service charge, or $13.20 including the 20% service charge.
What is included in the Ji Ji Asian Kitchen price?
Carnival states that the fee includes a starter, entrée and dessert. Bar beverages such as wine, liquor, soda and bottled water are not included.
Which Carnival ships have Ji Ji Asian Kitchen?
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen is currently offered aboard Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista.
Is Ji Ji Asian Kitchen complimentary?
No. Ji Ji is an additional-cost specialty restaurant.
Does Ji Ji Asian Kitchen require reservations?
Reservations are recommended. Guests can reserve before the cruise or make a reservation onboard. Walk-ins may also be accepted depending on availability.
What is the dress code at Ji Ji?
Carnival lists the restaurant’s dress code as Cruise Casual.
Does Ji Ji serve Chinese food?
Chinese regional influences make up a significant part of the menu, but Ji Ji is broader than a traditional Chinese restaurant. Its concept draws inspiration from cuisines and dishes from different parts of Asia.
Does Ji Ji have seafood?
Yes. The photographed menu includes Jade Shrimp Har Gow, Tamarind & Shrimp Soup, Singapore Chili Shrimp and Sweet & Sour Fragrant Shrimp, among other selections.
Does Ji Ji have noodles and rice?
Yes. The menu includes Wide Noodles, Hakka Style Noodles, Himalayan Basmati Fried Rice and Steamed Jasmine Rice.
Is this menu available on every Ji Ji ship?
The photographed menu can be identified as a Ji Ji Asian Kitchen menu, but menus and individual preparations can change. Passengers should use it as a guide to the type of food offered rather than a guarantee that every dish will be available on every future sailing.
Conclusion
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen stands apart from many of Carnival’s other specialty restaurants by offering a broad tour of Asian-inspired flavors rather than concentrating on a single cuisine.
The menu includes everything from Slow-Braised Pork Belly and Nanjing-Style Duck to Jade Shrimp Har Gow, Bo Kho Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib, Singapore Chili Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken, Hakka Style Noodles and Fried Wonton for dessert.
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen is currently found aboard Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista. With a current adult price of $24 before the 20% service charge, the experience includes a starter, entrée and dessert, while beverages purchased through Carnival’s bar service cost extra.
For passengers planning the dining portion of a Carnival cruise, Ji Ji is one of the fleet’s dedicated specialty dining options and is worth accounting for alongside the daily program, entertainment schedule, port days and other restaurant reservations.
