Jaji

Name: Jaji
Address: 422 24th St, Oakland, CA, United States, 94612
Telephone: (510) 922-9147
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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4.7 (86)

$31 to $50

Afghan

422 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612

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2 people

May 6, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Founded by Sophia Akbar and Paul Iglesias. It marks their debut Afghan concept and is a celebration of the rich flavors and traditions of Afghan culture, reimagined for today’s world. The restaurant is a tribute to Akbar’s ancestral Pashtun tribe and her grandfather’s last name, honoring the resilience and stories of Afghan-American heritage.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Afghan
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
Phone number
(510) 922-9147
Website
http://jajioak.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
422 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Neighborhood
Oakland
Parking details
None

Bolani Triangles$16.00
Roasted Winter Squash | Crispy Leeks | Green Chutney | vegan | nf
Sabzi Galet$16.00
Spinach | Garrotxa Cheese | Sprouts | vegetarian | nf
Ducktu$30.00
Confit Duck Dumpling | Miso -Ginger Consomme | Charred Leeks | df, nf
Mama’s Daal$16.00
Rainbow Lentils | Daal | Chutney Vinaigrette | df | gfp
Pekora$16.00
Chef’s Exotic Mushrooms | Sesame Seed Tempura | Shornakht Spread | Turmeric Oil | vegan | nf
Shola-Qorooti Croquettes$15.00
Mung Bean Sticky Rice | Caramelized Onion | Walnut-Qorooti Aioli | Mint Oil | vegetarian | nfp
My Jigar$21.00
Chicken Liver Mousse | Housemade Brioche | Toasted Seeds | Pomegranate | Pine Nuts | contains nuts

Kabobs

Tikka Wagyu Steak (1)$22.00
Top Sirloin Skewer Pomegranate Ginger Syrup | df | gf | halal
Seekh Hakim - Style Lamb (1)$18.00
Local Ground Lamb | Pomegranate | Yogurt | Lemon Zest | Mint | gf | halal | nf
Chapli Wagyu Beef (3)$30.00
Wagyu Ground Beef | Sumac-Naan | Chutney | df | gfp | halal | nf
- Sour Orange-Saffron Rice | gf | df | contains nuts$8.00

Big Bites

Whole McFarland Trout$72.00
Jalebi | Green Cardamom-Chili Crisp | Herb Salad | Sour Orange-Saffron Rice | Candied Cara Cara | df, nfp
Qarot and the Hen$42.00
Herbed Whole Cornish Hen | Qabuli Pallow | Heirloom Carrots | Golden Raisin | Toasted Almond | df | gf | contains nuts
Noshaq Lamb Shank$58.00
Garbanzo-Dill Sticky Rice | Lamb Jus | halal | gf | nf

What 86 people are saying

Jaji reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Innovative
East Bay
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jaji offers a "unique and delicious" fusion of Afghan cuisine with an innovative menu that features standout dishes like the lamb shank and creative cocktails. The ambiance is "beautiful" and "welcoming," complemented by attentive service. Ideal for special occasions, Jaji is a "great addition" to Oakland's dining scene.

86 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food - lamb Kebobs and daal salad stand out. Specialty cocktails ok. Ambiance stunning and service excellent. Highly recommend.
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Darrell
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jaji has a great ambiance that makes you feel special. The staff are great and professional. The food was great and is encouraged as sharing plates. Our waitress even gave us their MAMA’S DAAL to try as they had an extra. The alcoholic drinks were ok and was expecting a little more flair given the area, but their tea was done just right!
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Eve
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food in a gorgeous space. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. Service was excellent.
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Emma
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely phenomenal!! Our group tried nearly everything on the dinner and cocktail menus and every one of the desserts -- we loved all of them, delicious, beautiful presentation and service
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Rhian VIP
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cocktails and we loved the apps! Especially the coquettes. We had the lamb shank main and it was fine. Would come back for drinks at the bar.
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Andrew VIP
San Francisco33 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants I have ever visited. Unique flavors. Fantastic service. The lamb shank just melts off the bone. Just flawless.
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deena
Washington DC5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Unique food and cocktails, and the trout dish was a knockout!
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shikshya
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food wasn’t as expected, but the ambience and the service was on point!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stuck to the small bites menu and it was incredible.
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John
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was perfectly prepared and taste delicious! Great atmosphere and ambiance. Service was impeccable. A new restaurant favorite in Oakland.
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FAQs

Jaji is rated 4.7 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

May 6, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

422 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612

Additional information

Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Afghan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://jajioak.com/
Phone number
(510) 922-9147

Jaji

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Dessert

Saffron Ice Cream$8.00

Green Cardamom Basque Cheesecake$16.00

Flourless Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cake$16.00

Small Bites

Bolani Triangles$16.00

Sabzi Galet$16.00

Ducktu$30.00

Mama’s Daal$16.00

Pekora$16.00

Shola-Qorooti Croquettes$15.00

My Jigar$21.00

Kabobs

Tikka Wagyu Steak (1)$22.00

Seekh Hakim - Style Lamb (1)$18.00

Chapli Wagyu Beef (3)$30.00

Big Bites

Whole McFarland Trout$72.00

Qarot and the Hen$42.00

Noshaq Lamb Shank$58.00

What 86 people are saying

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