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 (125)

$31 to $50

Afghan

422 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Lively

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 125 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
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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East Bay
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jaji offers an enchanting dining experience, blending Afghan tradition with modern flair. The "food is vibrant and deeply flavorful," with standout dishes like saffron ice cream and lamb shank. The "service is gracious," and the ambiance is "beautifully designed," making it ideal for special occasions. Highly recommended!

125 Reviews

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Johnathan
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We started with happy hour by the bar before moving to a table. This was the perfect way to see dinner dishes on their way to guests – so many good things to choose from! The happy hour menu was a great way to try smaller portions of the mains so we had a better idea of what we wanted for dinner. All the staff were friendly and accommodating! Highly recommended: the Sabzi Galet with a side chili crisp – but you gotta ask for it!
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Frances
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great variety of tastes. Chicken liver mousse, lamb lollipops, saffron ice cream, cardamom cheesecake--all unique without being precious. Had to ask for music to be lower. A go-to.
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Tabitha
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing will be back soon! Everything was great and wish I could have tried more
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Margaret
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been here at least five times now, so I think I can say with authority that the food is really wonderful. This time we had the Branzino, the Dahl salad, and the Ducktu, which is a delightful elevation of the mantu - a traditional Afghan dumpling that was already delicious in its original form. Of course, I also ordered the saffron ice cream, which is dusted in amazing magic. I told our server that I was going to enjoy watching my aunt and uncle’s jaws drop open after they tasted it. Our ice cream came with a birthday candle for me; my uncle licked the bottom of the candle and let out a loud “Oh, wow.” When they each had their full first bite, their jaws dropped open as I predicted - I regret not filming them. They are both foodies and the next day at 6 am, I got a message saying that words could not describe how much they enjoyed the evening. If you have a special occasion, this place will not let you down. The atmosphere is fantastic with the high ceilings, and the decor has such a personal meaningful touch. I will keep telling people it’s my birthday so I will keep being brought back here. Our server was impeccable. Not only was she warm and attentive, but she kept my story undercover – I know she has seen me here for three different birthday celebrations that were all for me!
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kiosha
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and excellent service! The wagyu patty was amazing, the octopus super flavorful, and the orange turmeric rice was a unique, tasty surprise. Everything was rich in flavor. Service was 5-star and the upscale ambiance made for a perfect evening. Will definitely be back!
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anthony
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jaji is truly a magical place. The service, food, cocktails and dessert were all unique and delicious. I can’t wait to return. I highly recommend treating yourself to an exceptional dining experience here!!
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Alex
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating here and it was fantastic! Incredible food, impeccable service, delicious drinks, wonderful ambiance. Could not ask for more. Thank you for the amazing experience!
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Kathy
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was all about the food! Menu limited but we had 5 small plates and 1 dessert all of which were unique, beautifully presented and delicious! We left the restaurant sated but not overly so. It was a bit pricey for us retired folks but for a special occasion worth it!
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Weldon
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food and a lively place. We were ordering on a rolling basis, and one dish got missed. But they gave us a discount to apologize. Highly recommend this place, best meal in a long time and memorable night.
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Ally
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, beautifully prepared. Gorgeous, trendy interior aesthetic. Limited dining room space -- can feel a bit close quarters & get loud if there are large parties.
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Jaji is rated 4.7 stars by 125 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

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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 125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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