An Honest Review of Bengal BBQ at Disneyland

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Bengal Barbecue, a long-time staple at Disneyland Park since its opening on June 4, 1990, is a great option for those looking to beef up (pun intended) their protein intake while on their Disneyland vacations.

Initially offering solely beef skewers, Bengal BBQ has expanded its menu over the years to offer a wider variety of skewers, including chicken, pork belly, vegetables, bacon-wrapped asparagus and more.

If you have an upcoming Disneyland vacation and are researching places to eat, give this post a read. In it, we'll cover topics such as the Bengal BBQ menu, its seating area, whether or not it's a good value and more. Let's get into it.

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Bengal Barbecue Location and Seating

Bengal BBQ is located in Adventureland, just across from the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction. It's a quick service restaurant, meaning you'll order with a cast member at the counter and will then take your food to your table.

Additionally, this location accepts mobile orders through the Disneyland app and I highly recommend taking advantage of this. Seating can be a bit difficult to come by here, so find yourself a seat first and then place your mobile order.

Speaking of Bengal Barbecue's seating area, it was expanded just a few years ago and received heavy theming. It's a massive step up from the few random tables that were there prior, but it still fills quickly.

It would be best to come here outside of traditional dining hours, as that’s when seating is most competitive. The main issue isn’t just competing with folks who are trying to eat, but also those who’re just looking to get off their feet for a while.

 

Bengal Barbecue Menu and ‘Jungle Skewers’

The selections you see in the screenshot above are the typical, year-round offerings at Bengal BBQ. Disney has expanded the eatery's offerings over the years to include beef, chicken, pork belly, and several vegetable skewers as well.

The skewers are sold a la cart, with the exception of the Bengal Rice Plate which offers a more well-rounded meal. You'll have your choice of two regular skewers (meat, vegetable, or a combination of both) and will receive a side of citrus-miso slaw and jasmine rice.

My personal favorite is the Banyan beef skewer. The Banyan is the sole spicy offering at Bengal BBQ. It has a kick to it, but not enough to send you running to the Blue Milk stand. It's zesty and assertive, but not overwhelmingly intense.

For those of you who prefer a sweeter sauce, I recommend the Bengal beef skewer. The beef is smothered in a sweet "Zulu" sauce, which is Disney's take on a teriyaki-style glaze. It's rich, sweet, and slightly tangy, making it the kryptonite to the Banyan's Superman.

The other two meat options are the Chieftain chicken skewer and pork belly skewer. The chicken skewer features four to five pieces of grilled chicken coated in a sweet and tangy Polynesian sauce.

The pork belly offers three thick-cut pieces glazed with a hoisin-style sauce. Unlike the other Jungle Skewers on the menu, the pork belly comes served on a boat of iceberg lettuce and topped with pickled carrots, daikon, and cilantro.

For vegans or those looking to add vegetables to the mix, the Outback vegetable skewer is a great choice. This skewer is loaded with a colorful mix of grilled vegetables, including zucchini rounds, yellow squash, bell peppers, onion wedges, and red potatoes.

If you're ok with meat but are looking for an all-in-one solution, you can opt for the bacon-wrapped asparagus skewer. The asparagus is grilled and buttered before being wrapped in crispy slices of applewood bacon.

New in 2025 is Bengal BBQ's first foray into breakfast with their new Bengal breakfast bowl offering. This "bowl" includes a serving of scrambled eggs, white rice, fried spiced ham (SPAM) and sides of gravy and chili oil.

I've dined here dozens of times over the years and have always found the quality to be hit and miss. There have been times that I've received deliciously tender meat and times where it was dry and tough to chew on.

I wish I could provide some tips on avoiding dry skewers but in all reality, it entirely depends on the cast member's attentiveness, as the skewers are grilled to order and are subject to coming out overcooked (or even worse...under).

 

Is Bengal BBQ a Good Value?

The answer to that questions entirely depends on how hungry you are. If you're just looking for a snack, quick protein fix, etc., I would say so. If you're looking for a full-blown meal, then probably not.

​Each of the skewers either flirts with or exceeds the $7 mark and considering you only receive 3-4 relatively small pieces of meat each, it would take several skewers for most people to fill up on.

To be fair, Disney does advertise its skewers as a snack on the menu, but most guests (myself included) don't treat it as such. This is where the Bengal rice plate comes in handy, offering the ability to fit in a complete meal, albeit with a hefty price tag.

Despite that, I recommend giving it a try. It’s been around long enough now to be considered a classic quick service restaurant and one of the few remaining that haven’t been taken over by IP (yet).

Aside from Bengal BBQ, there are two other great quick service restaurants I recommend. Tiana’s Palace, just down the way in New Orleans Square, and Docking Bay 7 in Galaxy’s Edge, are arguably the best quick service eateries at the resort.

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