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Carnival Sunshine Mongolian Wok Secret

June 13, 2016 By Dana Vento 37 Comments

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It’s lunchtime and you are aboard the Carnival Sunshine. It’s Day 2 of your cruise and you have been living it up quite nicely.  While everyone is busy shoving their plates full of Blue Iguana Cantina Food and gobbling the goods on the Guy’s Burger Joint Burgers, head to the back of the Lido Marketplace.

One of the secrets on Carnival is about to be exposed. I can’t believe that more people don’t banter about this awesome find. This is one find that will make you a cruising pro if you are on the Carnival ship and have this available. I don’t know if I am more excited that I discovered it or to share it?

Read this pro insider’s foodie post if you love Asian stir-fry with flavors ranging from Szechuan to Thai barbecue! Oh, and the best part, 1/2 of the cruisers onboard are unaware of this secret! 

Get your hands on food, they will find much later.  Just as I had a great secret that I divulged to you about another secret spot on the ship and lunchtime dining, this time I have an Asian-Inspired secret for you, are you ready to lavishly live food out loud on your Carnival Sunshine Cruise?

Carnival Sunshine Mongolian Wok Secret

The Carnival Dining Secret Exposed. Let’s Eat! 

I love when I find a tip that will help you discover a whole other dining experience.  This is probably one of the best-kept secrets of the Carnival Sunshine! One of my besties told me about it, and I want to pay it forward, lol! 

So Ji Ji Asian Restaurant serves food very similar to what you will be eating, but at dinner, you pay a fee to eat at the restaurant. What I learned is the food during lunch at the Mongolian Wok is equivalent and possibly better than the food served in the restaurant. (I ask people a lot of questions and people talk freely about their opinions which is how I learn so much!) 

Get here ahead of the lunch crowd, because I will be honest. it is very busy, and it takes a bit of time to get through as you are managing what you are putting in your bowl and each dish is hand-prepared, take a look.

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This is the back of the line baby! That is where I was, but sometimes the line is longer, so hold tight, grab your bowl and don’t move! This lunch is well worth the 10 minutes you will spend from this point forward! It’s time to enjoy the Mongolian Wok.

What You Don’t Know Nor Do Most 

What you may not know is that this restaurant serves food very similar (if not the same) at their nominal fee restaurant at night (JiJi Asian) However, at lunchtime it is free! Consider this your treat while cruising and a very effective way to taste the menu without paying extra. 

Carnival Sunshine, Ji Ji Asian Kitchen, mongolian wok, fresh, food, made to order, lines, dining, lido marketplace, sampler, foodie, restaurant, dana vento, carnivalOnce you pick your Noodles, and the veggies you want on them(there is a mini buffet right before you meet up with your personal chef) you then visit this station. You never leave the line you are in, it is just first picked noodles, then toppings, and then if you want meat.

Hand your bowl to the Chef, he will steam it, or Woks it up! This poor chef cooked so many bowls, I am sure he is sick of looking at this food, lol! I think that this area is more discovered by mistake, than known. Being honest, most people did not even recognize it as a separate restaurant and I know this because I asked. 

Carnival Sunshine, Ji Ji Asian Kitchen, mongolian wok, fresh, food, made to order, lines, dining, lido marketplace, sampler, foodie, restaurant, dana vento, carnival I can’t remember all the choices, but I think it was Salmon, Pork and Beef.  You can see them in the photo above. Just go hungry and you won’t be disappointed. While I do love the LIDO lunches, this is more focused and allows me to really just eat one style of food. 

When I consider how much food we consume on a cruise, being focused seems to be a good way to not overeat, yet experience great food! Total yum in this restaurant! 

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WOK COOKING 

My food was cooking in that wok, … oh only moments away from my great creation– I can hardly wait. This is when it happened, the lady in front of me just got out of line? No explanation she just walked away. 

Who knows why and really who cares.  I stayed and this is what my lunch looked like.. imagine what the taste was like. It was very vegetarian. Really it is one of the best lunches I had on the entire cruise. Authentic and freshly prepared. 

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Get here early as you can, right when it is opening to avoid the lines.  Don’t get out of line, it is a short wait, but it is just that you are hungry, so it seems longer.

The food is divine and it is your chance to sample food again from a delicious restaurant onboard the Carnival Sunshine 

You Could…..

You can dine here at dinner, but you should get a reservation. While the charge is nominal (about $15 per adult and $5 per child) it just did not make sense to me to spend on what is already provided at lunch, as the food was similar. 

There’s no shortage of food on Carnival Cruises, so pick, eat and enjoy! ~ Dana XO 

My Familie’s Cruise was hosted by Carnival Cruise Lines! All articles are based on my personal experience and interaction with other vacationers aboard! 

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  1. Jamel Mato says

    September 24, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    Thank you for providing this. Itโ€™s motivating.

    Reply
  2. Ron says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:32 am

    Delicious. Would love to do some taste test of the posted dishes soon!

    Reply
  3. Mhaan arambulo-delos santos says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    The food is inviting! I would love to go on a cruise someday.

    Reply
  4. Grace says

    December 14, 2015 at 5:42 am

    i guess if it’s my time to cruise, that’s also the same thing i’m going to look forward to – the food!

    Reply
  5. Melgie says

    November 26, 2015 at 6:45 am

    The food is simply amazing! It makes me so hungry this early. Yum! Perfect for Thanksgiving feast.
    http://www.sweetcuisinera.com

    Reply
  6. Mommy Maye says

    November 25, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    Wow, great food. I always tell my husband if we have time to travel, I want a cruise. Hopefully that would come true.

    Reply
  7. Nilyn Matugas says

    November 25, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    OMG, I am drooling!! I need to stop blog hopping now! These food posts make me hungry! haha!

    Reply
  8. Mhaan arambulo-delos santos says

    November 24, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    The food looks super yummy!

    Reply
  9. Dominique Goh says

    November 24, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Yummy looking food. IT has been a while since I went to a Chinese restaurant with the kids.

    Reply
  10. Shelly says

    November 24, 2015 at 8:53 am

    That looks like an awesome experience! The food must be delicious from how it looks. That asian noodles in the picture, we call it pancit here and it’s very popular. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  11. Mommy Anna says

    November 23, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    Its my dream to have a cruise with my whole family ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  12. Sarah Tan says

    November 22, 2015 at 4:14 am

    I guess food on a cruise is the best part! There is always so much delicious cuisines available.

    Reply
  13. Lady Anne says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    My friend told me about this. I will definitely try this Carnival Sunshine.

    Reply
  14. Danielle K says

    November 18, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    This looks so delicious. I could definitely use a cruise right now – between the great service and amazing food I’d be all set on a Carnival cruise!

    Reply
  15. Jacqui Odell says

    November 18, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    That food looks yummy!! It’s making me really hungry and wanting noodles!

    Reply
  16. Travel Blogger says

    November 18, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    Oh my goodness it looks so yummy! I cant wait to go on our Carnival Cruise next year.

    Reply
  17. Michi says

    November 18, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    I haven’t tried cruising but it is in my bucket list, thanks for sharing your dining experience and tips. .

    Reply
  18. Michi says

    November 18, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I haven’t tried cruising but it is in my bucket list, thanks for sharing your dining experience and tips.

    Reply
  19. LaVonne says

    November 18, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    Can you believe I have not been on a cruise before? Thankfully, my hubby and I are planning one. I’ve heard great things about Carnival. I do like this food!

    Reply
  20. Diane Nassy says

    November 18, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    That looks delicious. I am dying to go on a cruise!

    Reply
  21. Nicole Escat says

    November 10, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I love food, mongolian food sounds yummy and tasty! I wanna try it.

    Reply
  22. Uplifting Families says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I remember eating so much food when we were on our cruise. I know there was a sushi bar but I think it was a premium diner. This was 8 years ago. Your food looks amazing.

    Reply
  23. Uplifting Families says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I remember eating so much food when we were on our cruise. I know there was a sushi bar or something but I think it was a premium diner. This was 8 years ago.

    Reply
  24. Uplifting Families says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    This looks delicious. I remember eating so much food when we were on our cruise. I know there was a sushi bar or something but I think it was a premium diner. This was 8 years ago.

    Reply
  25. Onica{MommyFactor} says

    November 10, 2015 at 3:21 am

    I’ve never tried mongolian food but it looks like really fantastic. I think my husband would love it.

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  26. CourtneyLynne says

    November 9, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    Omg Momgolian food is seriously the best!!!! Ahhhh wish I was on that cruise ship right now so I could have a bowl lol

    Reply
  27. Heather says

    November 9, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    That looks so good to me! I love Asian food. I’ve been on Carnival before, can’t wait to go again one day!

    Reply
  28. Elizabeth O. says

    November 9, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    Mongolian food is awesome, it’s filling and it’s jam-packed with flavor! I would like to try this restaurant!

    Reply
  29. Top5life says

    November 9, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Great and delicious food I suppose. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  30. Carlee C says

    April 20, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    I can only imagine how good that smelled as you were anticipating your meal. It is giving me a little rumbling in my stomach from the description.

    Reply
  31. toughcookiemommy says

    April 20, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    I’m going to have to invest in a wok for our home. I think fried rice tastes better when cooked in one.

    Reply
  32. Linda Kinsman says

    April 20, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    We love Asian cuisine so it’s nice to know that Carnivals offerings look at sound wonderful.

    Reply
  33. Jamie says

    April 20, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Looks like a fun experience and great food!! Do you have any leftovers? Those pictures made me hungry! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • DVento says

      April 20, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Jamie.
      I wish we had leftovers then I would not have to cook, lol:)

      Reply
  34. NYC Single Mom says

    April 20, 2015 at 10:51 am

    great tips on making the dining experience more enjoyable. And wow does your dish look inviting

    Reply

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