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 (120)

$31 to $50

Afghan

422 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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 120 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 a vibrant fusion of Afghan cuisine that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. "amazing food," "beautifully prepared" dishes, and "gorgeous, trendy" interiors create an unforgettable dining experience. With "gracious" service and "refined" cocktails, it's a must-visit for those seeking a "top notch" culinary adventure in Oakland.

120 Reviews

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anthony
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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Steve
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
top notch flavors and execution in both the food and drinks! generous portions, too.
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Florence
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jaji strikes the perfect balance of tradition and innovation. The food is vibrant and deeply flavorful, the cocktails are refined, dessert menu is out of this world, and the service is gracious— true Afghan hospitality. A beautifully designed space that invites you to linger—effortless, warm, and unforgettable! Thank you for an incredible experience.
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Roh VIP
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was not impressed. There were some highlights such as the triangle which were a nice merger of an Indian samosa and an empanada. However the rest was of what we ordered, the “perkoras”and the “ducktu” weren’t bad but mediocre for the price. The lamb was also sub par. While the textures were good and the flavors individually were good, the combination was not great. The drinks were good but all in all it was an experience that we won’t be going back for.
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Varun
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Entrees and kabobs better than the bolani :) dessert is delish
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Dannielle
Baltimore / Maryland6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! A layered flavorful profile that was top notch. The restaurant itself was lovely and the service was excellent.
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Jaji is rated 4.7 stars by 120 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 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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