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. ππ. 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 πΈ. 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 βοΈ
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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Another excellent lunch at JIAH.
I've been to JIAH a few times with my girlfriend and we've loved it each and every time, today included.
The service was amazing (thanks to Liyabona)! He felt like an old friend, warm and friendly. Drinks and food were on time which was lovely.
I had the lamb korma with extra roti (I always feel the need to double starch - my girlfriend hates it but what ever). My girlfriend had the fillet and it was perfection, it was medium rare (finally a halal restaurant that knows what how to actually cook her steak!).
My girlfriend's sister had the Camembert burger. It was extremely saucy and unpleasant. We asked the waiter to change it and the chef was only happy to make our lunch experience a great one and made a fresh burger with the sauce on the side this time. She said the burger tasted miles better and we carried on with our meal.
When we were done paying we asked about all the bad reviews that were coming out and why we were seemingly the only ones to have anything nice to say about the restaurant. The waiter said that when people book, they usually come in big groups and smaller tables have to wait for the bigger orders to come out first. They're still relatively new and ironing out a few hiccups. If you really want a JIAH experience like ours, go at a quiet time, it's worth it.
I've been to JIAH 3 or 4 times and I am yet to be disappointed by them. The service is a bit slow but they make up for it with the food. It's so delicious and definitely value for money! Their fillet was cooked to perfection and all of our food came at the same time which was lovely. πΈπΈπΈ
We booked for a table of 12, as we were having a farewell for a colleague.
Upon arrival the restaurant was empty for lunch and we could really actually sit anywhere.
We all ordered our drinks, they are strictly halaal so you won't find anything alcoholic on their menu.
They do however have amazing mocktails, only downside is that they make it right there so the blender is quite noisy when you are trying to have a conversation and when they're churning out 12 icy drinks.
The food was lovely, we all ordered our own meals and shared amongst one another.
The rump steak was done to perfection, the creamy spinach and the mash was exactly that - creamy, fluffy, yummy!
The calamari was nice, but would not suggest this for someone that's very hungry.
Service could improve, and the aircon too. Other than this it was the perfect dining experience!
The service could improve
I decided to take my family for late Saturday lunch. What a lovely experience. The food was excellent. The service was phenomenal. Thank You Jiah.
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We went to Jiah on Christmas for my mom's birthday. When we made a reservation a few days prior, we were told that a Christmas set menu would be served. However, on the day we were just given the a la carte menu to decide from which was a bit disappointing. The waiting period for everything - getting a waitron's attention, ordering, food being served - was way too long, despite the fact that the restaurant wasn't exceptionally busy.
I ordered the "Seafood Solo" - queen prawns, grilled calamari, hake, with savoury rice and mash (my two choices of sides). It was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection.
My mom ordered the rack of beef ribs (500g) with chips and onion rings. The portion of onion rings served was tiny compared to the size of the other side options. The rib meat was tender and the basting sauce was tasty.
My brother ordered the house chicken burger which was tasty and filling.
My dad ordered the chicken makhni... Big mistake. The chicken curry itself was sickly sweet and there was no warning of this in the description. It was unenjoyable and we'd definitely never order that again.
The desserts we ordered (chocolate brownie and banana split) were presented beautifully but tasted quite average.
Overall, I'd go back for the generally tasty food but not make the same mistake of ordering curry here again. Tables are a little cramped and parking is limited.
Wow. What a great dining experience. The food was amazing. We didn't wait long and waiters were friendly and helpful. An absolute must try and gem in a place where there are few fine dining restaurants that are fully halaal.
Where do I start...
The Good - I had very good customer service it's also good to note that I am very critical of this.
Atmosphere was good I found inside to be quite compact and there the outside setting is ideal for warm summer nights. The city gives it that extra chic feeling.
The Bad - inside gets quite busy and it's small but could be seen as cost.
The ugly - nothing really I love the Main reception Door.
The Food - portions are well balanced and tasty the sides have good variety and I especially would recommend a side of cheese and Mac.
Overall as an Halaal eatery it's definitely worth a visit with reasonable prices and really good mocktails and gourmet shakes.
Recommendation - Ribs with a side of cheese and Mac and fries.
Faseeg
my wife and i went there for supper. we sat outside and it was really nice for summer evenings it is enclosed so winter evenings wont be a problem .The waiter was very friendly and helpful.the waiting time was a little longer then usual but the food was excellent the chef really knows what he is doing.if you looking for a fullly halaal venue that is close to fine dining this a venue we have been waiting for in cape town.
Tried out Jiah for the first time and firstly we needed a place like this that is chic, halal and trendy to anyone. The concept is beautiful and the food is absolutely amazing. From starter to desert we couldn't say anything.
Our waitress Fortuna (I think) was brilliant, friendly and professional just the way I like it.
Things to work on... it does get quite noisy inside and tables are close to one another so often don't feel the intimacy you want.
To those going I do ask you to just be weary of the people around you, we had a group that was making ALOT of noise this evening and it can be disruptive so if you looking for a place to be loud and crazy please don't do it at Jiah, this place setting is peaceful and people come here to have a relaxed dinner.
Wishing the Jiah team a prospers journey in your business. Well done on the opening!!
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I have 3 things to say about this new establishment.
Service is not so great. Could definitely be better, although I think it's because it's brand new. The staff are not well trained (could barely operate the card machine ). Food was quite slow and the restaurant wasn't even close to being full. We waited like 45mins for food.
The decor is okay. The space itself is small and gets a bit claustrophobic but it somewhat has a nice atmosphere. The desert bar staff are very noisy, all the clunks of the spoons, the coffee machine; all of this made speaking my friends at the table very difficult.
In spite of all of this, the food was simply amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the food.
We ordered the chicken which was succulent and was served with the best Mac and cheese ever.
We also ordered the 500g ribs. It was so tender it fell of the bone. Probably in my top 3. The prices seem reasonable especially for the quality of food you get.
The presentation of the food was rustic and well presented. The meal did lack a "complete" feeling. I think this is due to the side dishes being served seperate ( side dish portions Are small).
My overall visit was a good visit. I would definitely go back.
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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. π
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.
Visited Jiah a few days ago for the first time a few days ago. The setting is beautiful and the food was great. The milkshakes are a must and I really enjoyed the calamari starter.
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