Food was good. I had the single beef burger and my girlfriend had the king klip. Both dishes were prepared very well.
Friendly staff, clean restaurant, has a smoking area.
Only thing I didn't like was that the card machine was broken so cash only. I read a review of 10 days ago saying the card machine was broken then already. But overall a good place will definitely be visiting again
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I have been to Jiah many times, but sadly have never taken the time to review the restaurant. All my visits have been an overall good experience, with a few unsatisfactory moments.
My last visit was when I booked a table for 18h30, for 2 people. When I got to the restaurant, they had reserved a table for 6. Rather too many seats than no reservation at all, I guess...
We sat at a table that had nothing on it - no condiments whatsoever. I'm sure if I'd asked the waiter would have brought me, but all we had was the wood of the table.
I ordered my food and we had been waiting for a while before the waiter came to tell me they couldn't prepare my salad because they didn't have all the ingredients. I was highly annoyed. I then ordered the calamari, and the waiter wouldn't allow me to order the combination of sides I wanted, until I told him they have to, otherwise I'd complain. He gave in and brought what I asked.
The food was delicious. I had the calamari and my friend had Alfredo pasta. The calamari was spicy, while the Alfredo would have been better if it had been served with chili and garlic (as restaurants typically serve pasta).
I fought to have onion rings as a side as well, but it wasn't worth the fight. It was tasteless.
Jiah used to have wet wipes (halaal certified ones!) but now they don't seem to have any anymore.
Our waiter, Liyabona, was such a sweetheart. He was friendly and attentive and was so cute when I asked him to bring a dessert for my friend that said "happy 30th birthday". He excitedly agreed, and winked at me while serving our food because it was our secret - adorable! Anyway my friend only caught on when the dessert arrived.
I really like this place and want to see them be successful. A fully halaal restaurant that has the potential to be a 5 star restaurant. Come on Jiah owners and staff, you can do it.
Went for the buffet on a weekday, food was a bit cold when we got there BUT they bought out hot ribs and that was splendid!
Dessert is also a must, Malva pudding was divine! And their milkshakes are too die for! Definitely getting your money's worth with that.
Buffet price is reasonable for the food you get, recommend you go on the weekends though.
I attended Jiah for a friend's birthday. The decor is nice and cosy and it is very formal style. Because we were a group of friends we waited quite long for our food. The birthday girl and I decided to share so I ordered a burger and she ordered a pizza and we shared. Their pizzas are reeeeeeeal good. I would definitely go back for their pizzas that's for sure. 🍕😍. The burger was good too, nothing to complain about. The fries were not crispy, they were more like "slup chips" which I love btw. But if you into crispy fries I do not recommend ordering their fries. Their onion rings I felt that it was bland. And I have tasted better onion rings. The mocktail I ordered was beautiful. I really enjoyed it. It was a Cosmo crush and I would recommend that too 🍸. The other girls at the table had many complaints about their dishes. However I was happy with mine. I feel like they are pricy too. But it depends on what you ordering.
Been wanting to try Jiah out for a while, proceeded to make a reservation for our Sunday lunch (about 10 people). Food and service was really good. Did I say the food was really good? Will definitely try the ribs next time..
We had the burger, kingklip, fillet steak and chicken curry (makhni).
All the mains were good with the steak and the makhni being the standout dishes.
Marvin, our waiter was awesome - friendly, attentive, great smile.
The only let down was the mash potatoes which were lumpy and cold. Again Marvin stepped up and quickly replaced it with yummy fries.
Seen many bad reviews and made me a bit hesitant about the place but I must say i enjoyed every moment. The waiter was absolutely kind, kept asking if we're okay, made sure everything was perfect. The food was amazing, couldn't finish it all. Dessert even better.
I just think the overall seating is a bit cramped. But other than that, I had an excellent first time!
I visited this restaurant a week after it opened and I was quite pleased with the look and feel of it.
The food was pretty good too.
I ordered the Teppanyaki starter. I'm a sucker for stuffed calamari tubes. It was really tasty!
For the main, I ordered the Chicken Makhni, which was SO good. And it was one generous portion.
The negative about the place is when telling the waiter I'd like to take the rest away. I probably ate less than half. He didn't seem to understand English properly as he had the kitchen throw the rest of the food away.
I'd prefer the restaurant to be a place you don't only have to make a reservation at and that you can just pop in as well.
Fully Halaal ✔️
Ate at Jiah yesterday for the first time and must say I was impressed! We made a reservation when we got there our table was ready, despite the restaurant being really busy our waiter named Leeyah (male) was excellent, we ordered the crumb mushrooms for starters which was delicious and my husband had the beef burger I had the house chicken burger. Everything about the dinning experience was fantastic! Our waiter never messed up our order and the food didn't take that long to come either. Our waiter was fast and efficient. The milkshakes are nice as well. Definitely returning to this restaurant. Can't fault it whatsoever.
Delicious food and good service - overall very good place to be especially since it's Halaal! I think the only thing to improve on is the lighting and maybe the music
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I don't often take the time to write these things, but I don't often get blown away by food quality at a restaurant.
Long story short, I had the dinner buffet for R150 and was treated to a comprehensive selection of meat, sausages, finger snacks, cocktail burgers, curries, breads and desserts.
I hate buying ribs at a restaurant because they are always fatty and cold. Jiah's ribs were the best I have tasted in a restaurant in at least 10 years. I would go back just for the ribs in future.
The cocktail burgers were lean and tasty. The curries were average to above average, with the butter chicken being quite rich and sweet which I personally enjoy.
The grilled fish was possibly the best piece of fish I have ever eaten, and I do not give that title easily. It must have been caught on that day.
Desserts were all rather average, with the malva pudding standing out above the rest. The brownie was excellent, but spoiled by cheap imitation cream.
Overall, I was blown away by what I got for R150. Service was slow at times when we wanted more drinks, but overall a great evening. Highly, highly recommended. Especially to people who are sick of paying exorbitant prices for below average Halaal meals. 👌
Great fine dining halaal option in the middle of CT CBD. It's pretty busy so making a booking is advisable. Good range of meals from steaks, fish and gourmet burgers.
Recently celebrated a 40th bday party. Beautiful scenery from top floor.
We where quite a few and needed to squeeze in but management and staff did their best to accommodate us instead of spoiling the night with some excuse that we are to Much.
Food was served buffet style and everything I ate was awesome.
Would go back here.
Only complaint I have is the toilets weren't very clean and for me that causes the 5th star to fall.
Otherwise a good night out
Halaal fine dining...friendly staff...Good food...reasonable prices
Buffet was amazing. Waiters are helpful however could be abit better. Amazing views from the deck
I absolutely loved the food at Jiah. We went mid-month without having booked a table and was seated upon arrival. We were seated in the ground floor area (by the bar) as we wanted to eat from the A La Carte menu. We were in no hurry so wasn't phased that the food didn't arrive immediately (we waited about half an hour for our food). And it was well worth the wait. I ordered the fillet and my husband had the seafood dish. It wasn't just that the food was divine, even their presentation was absolutely gorgeous. It looked like artwork on my plate. And the meat was done to perfection. And as an added bonus - we had the privilege of having the chef come to our table and just meet with us. I would recommend this place, maybe look at going mid-month or just before pay day (most places are not that busy at that time of the month). Compliments to the chef and his team, and your business thrive.
The food never disappints. Come rain or shine a customer will always be welcomed to the restaurant by the Waiters at the door. Waiters are kind and friendly. All the staff is. Even the manager. The staff is always more than eager to settle a query one has. The aura of the restaurant is pretty mellow , chilled and comfy. And the service is amazing, better than most restaurants I have ever been to. Even better than the fancy ones.
Twice i had the most amazing experience. The buffet special was top class as the variety in choice was vast. The food is delicious, the setting is cosy and the service provided by the staff is great. The price of a meal is reasonable and the surrounding views takes you away from the hussle of the city. Definitely recommended.
Food is always great, but timing is a problem... food takes a while to prepare. Staff are friendly. I highly recommend the buffet because then you don't have to wait
Really excellent if you're needing a fully halaal option. Great food. Although the service was a bit slow, the manager soon came and sorted that out.
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