Jaji

Name: Jaji
Address: 422 24th St, Oakland, CA, United States, 94612
Telephone: (510) 922-9147
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Visa Dining Collection

4.6 (90)

$31 to $50

Afghan

422 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612

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2 people

May 14, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
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

Experiences

A night with the maker: Wine Addition
$109.80 per person
Prepaid
May 20, 2025 only
6:30 PM
JAJI Presents: A night with the Maker: Wine Addition An Evening with David Sampedro of Bodegas Bhilar 🍷 Winemaker Dinner & Wine Pairing Experience at JAJI 🍷 Join us for a special night celebrating the soulful wines of Bodegas Bhilar, a boutique winery rooted in the hills of Rioja Alavesa. We're thrilled to welcome David Sampedro from Spain, the visionary viticulture behind the project, for an intimate evening of storytelling, wine, and food. David’s organic, horse-farmed vineyards and minimalist approach to winemaking produce wines that speak of place, passion, and sustainability. Enjoy a multi-course dinner curated by JAJI’s culinary team, each dish thoughtfully paired with a selection of Bhilar wines. As you dine, David will guide you through his wines and the philosophy behind them—from plow-horses to solar power and everything in between. 📅 Tuesday May 20th 🕰️ 6:30PM Meet and Greet | 7PM Event Start 📍 JAJI Hall of Gold Room 🍽️ Coursed Dinner with Wine Pairings 🎟️ $90 per person, general ticket | Limited Seating | Reservations Required Through Opentable This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of Rioja’s most compelling winemakers over a beautifully paired meal. Reserve your seat now—this will sell out quickly!

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 90 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
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 delights with its "delicious food" served in a "gorgeous space." Guests praise the "unique flavors" and "beautiful presentation" of its modern Afghan cuisine. The "staff are friendly," and the "ambiance is stunning." While some find service inconsistent, the "exceptional cocktails" and sharing plates leave a lasting impression.

90 Reviews

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Tania
Yosemite1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious meal at Jami! Loved the mushroom pakora, the lamb lolly pops and the lamb shank- The green cardamom basque cheese cake was awesome! No left overs for us!
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Trevor VIP
San Francisco6 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was great. Service was spotty, sporadic and not super helpful or friendly. Forgot necessary utensils a couple of time to serve entree, forgot to bring our take away food at the end, only checked a few times, offered poor guidance in ordering so we ordered way more than we needed or could eat. There was also a wedding going on in adjacent room and because the had to cut through dining room it was distracting, loud and seems to take up a lot of the restaurant time and energy
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Sam
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I really wanted to like this place. The atmosphere was great, big and welcoming. The hostess had great energy. The food, however, was no more than fine and not commensurate with the price. The odd thing was the service. Disorganized, got orders wrong, plates plopped in front of the wrong people, all felt a little "stoned".
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
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 on May 4, 2025
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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Shannon VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was just okay. Service was indifferent at best. The building and environment were lovely. I'm quite surprised to see all the "exceptional" ratings. That was definitely not our experience.
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Eve
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
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 on May 2, 2025
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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FAQs

Jaji is rated 4.6 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 14, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

A night with the maker: Wine Addition

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 90 people are saying

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