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Home >> Travel >> Cruises >> Carnival >> Ji Ji Asian Kitchen on Carnival Sunshine

Ji Ji Asian Kitchen on Carnival Sunshine

Modified: Jan 2, 2016 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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Lucky Lucky -- that's what we felt like after dining at Ji Ji Asian Kitchen.

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The new full-service restaurant on board Carnival Sunshine features regional cuisines (with a twist!) from China, Mongolia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam. So what makes Ji Ji so lucky? Besides the name, which translates to lucky lucky in Mandarin, the whole dining experience exuded good fortune, giving us one of the best meals that we've had anywhere ... on land or at sea!

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As with all of Carnival's staff, the hostess and servers at Ji Ji couldn't have been more warm and engaging. Once greeted, we were handed a menu which guided us along our culinary tour of Asia. Appetizers and entrees are served family style, meaning each person is encouraged to order something different. There are no set rules on how much you can order, but between my husband, daughter and I, we ordered three appetizers, two entrees, three sides, and three desserts -- it was more than enough food!

Before our appetizers arrived, we were given a variety of rice chips and sauces by the chef to enjoy while we drank our beverages. We each ordered a drink off the specialty menu: my daughter and I both had the non-alcoholic Thai Iced Tea (so delicious!) and my husband, Rick, had the Sake Sangria (he loved it!).

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Appetizers quickly followed, and this was when Rick and I had one of the single best bites of food that we've had anywhere --  Slow-Braised Pork Belly. Brushed with a combination of caramel chili sauce and black vinegar, each bite literally melts in your mouth.

This, my friends, is a little slice of heaven on a plate!

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We would have been satisfied with just the pork belly, but the apps just kept coming...

The Jade Shrimp Har Gow were beautifully delicate shrimp dumplings served with a sampling of Ji Ji sauces.

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And the Jiaozi Pot Stickers, which looked more like little dumpling purses, were bursting with flavor.

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Just when we thought it couldn't get any better -- it did!

The second best bite of the evening was the Singapore Chili Shrimp.

The sauce on the shrimp was out of this world -- I would've licked the bowl clean if we weren't in public 😉

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Equally as delicious, but not nearly as spicy, was the Slow-braised Wagyu Short Rib -- this was another melt in your mouth dish that rivaled something you'd find in a five-star restaurant on land.

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We were too full to really enjoy dessert, but between the Rose Creme Brulee, the Caramelized Crepes, and the Fried Wonton, I enjoyed the Creme Brulee the best. The rose flavor was mild and brought a unique flavor to the classic dessert.

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Of course, every meal at Ji Ji ends with a fortune cookie...

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The best part of Ji Ji Asian Kitchen? Get ready -- this fabulous dining experience is only $12 per adult ($5 per child) on Carnival Sunshine. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a better $12 meal on or off a cruise ship. I think Micky Arison, Chairman of Carnival Corp & PLC, said it best on Twitter -- Ji Ji is "Every bit as good as any pan-Asian restaurant in London or Miami".

My tip? Dine at Ji Ji Asian Kitchen early in your cruise ... I bet you'll be back for more!

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  1. Lisa says

    August 01, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    My hubby would love this place!

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  2. Mellisa says

    August 01, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    Sounds amazing! Do you not get your meals included with the cruise? We took one several years ago and everything was included.

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    • Stefanie Fauquet says

      August 01, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      Hi Mellisa! Yes, meals are included; however Carnival has three specialty restaurants that have an additional fee if you want to dine there-- well worth the price!!

      Reply
  3. Donna says

    August 01, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Wow, it all looks... so pretty.

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  4. Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says

    August 01, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    That is one heck of an amazing spread for just $12

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  5. Penelope (NYC Blogger) says

    August 02, 2013 at 12:33 am

    Even the presentation is beautiful!

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  6. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says

    August 02, 2013 at 12:36 am

    Slow braised pork belly is always a winner! I can't believe all that was only $12.

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  7. Shell Feis says

    August 02, 2013 at 3:57 am

    That place looks amazing! &What an amazing price! That tea looks heavenly.

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  8. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says

    August 02, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    It looks like an absolutely amazing meal...and for $12 bucks...Heck ya!

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  9. Marcie W. says

    August 02, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    Having sailed Carnival before, I knew some of the specialty restaurants cost a bit extra, but I had no idea the price would be so reasonable! My husband is a big pork belly fan and I would love to try that rose creme brulee.

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  10. Kathleen says

    August 02, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    I can't believe all of that delicious and beautiful food was only $12!

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  11. HilLesha says

    August 03, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    I don't really get into Asian food, but that looks like a nice place. I'm sure my sister would love this place. Everything is presented so beautifully!

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  12. Lolo says

    August 03, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Those potstickers look amazing!

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  13. Leilani says

    August 04, 2013 at 2:25 am

    Wow! Everything looks amazing. It's making me hungry!

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  14. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    August 04, 2013 at 4:52 am

    Everything looks so amazing!

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  15. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    August 04, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Wow, everything looks amazing! The presentation is awesome!

    Reply
  16. Toni says

    August 10, 2013 at 7:53 am

    Everything looks so delish!!

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