Jayi is a Lebanese-Mediterranean restaurant with Jordanian influences run by brothers in Roma Norte, with the owner Yaz visibly present in the room. The hummus, baba ganoush, and lamb chops are genuinely excellent and hold up against the standards of diners with real Arab reference points. The service is consistent and the space is warm, well-designed, with occasional live violin. The catch: portions don't justify the price, and delivery quality drops noticeably. This is a place for a deliberate dinner with recalibrated expectations, not for showing up hungry on a tight budget.
The lamb ribs on calle Medellín are reason enough to make the trip, and the hummus and baba ganoush hold their own alongside them. Go in person, because the warmth Yaz and his team build in that lit corner, sometimes with a live violinist, is exactly what delivery cannot carry
What to order
Start with hummus and baba ganoush; lamb chops are the standout main.
Reservations
Contact the restaurant directly before you go, especially Thursday to Saturday.
Price range
Mid to high: expect portions smaller than the bill suggests.
Vibe
Warm, well-decorated space; quiet dinner atmosphere, occasional live music.