RESTAURANT REVIEW
Jai-Ho Indian Kitchen & Bar
Sarah Siedentopf
The Law Offices of Sarah Siedentopf, LLC
[email protected]
Jai Ho Indian Kitchen & Bar recently
opened its doors in Midtown Atlanta.
The restaurant is in the former Madre +
Mason space, just off the Atlanta Beltline
and a few minutes away from Piedmont
Park. Jai Ho, which is loosely translated
as “Be Victorious,” is the latest venture
from the team behind the successful
Savi Provisions neighborhood markets.
Jai Ho is an upscale yet casual Indian
fusion restaurant. Owner Paul Nair
says the menu is inspired by his own
upbringing in India. Jai Ho’s chefs are
Anish Nair (no relation to Paul) and
Vijeesh Paravil. Together, the team
has developed a modern Indian cui-
sine with regional influences. Many of
the dishes incorporate the flavors of
Pondicherry, a former French colony in
southern India, which is a unique blend
of French herbs and Indian spices.
During my visit to Jai Ho, I had the
opportunity to try the Jai Ho Sampler
(pakora, veggie samosa, chicken tikka,
sheikh kabob), ragada, chicken kadai,
and the naan. Both the chicken dishes
and the naan were well cooked and very
flavorful. I opted for the mild versions
of these items after the server warned
our table about how spicy certain dishes
could be; however, I might try the me-
dium versions during my next visit. Jai
Ho’s cocktail list was unique and also
worth a return trip. The service was
great for how busy the restaurant was
that day, and, as an added bonus, my
dining group spotted a celebrity chef
seated near our table.
Jai Ho is housed in a 3,700 square foot
building with large L-shaped dining
room, roomy bar and lounge, plus a
60-seat patio area. Attorneys may con-
sider booking their next happy hour or
30 June/July 2017
networking event at Jai Ho. In addition
to the tasty menu selections, the restau-
rant is centrally located, has a spacious
(free!) parking lot, and the layout of the
building is also well-suited for large
parties. Guests could easily mix and
mingle on the patio or on the far side
of the dining room without disrupting
the other customers.
Jai Ho is located at 560 Dutch Valley
Road NE in the Morningside section of
Midtown Atlanta. The restaurant is open
for dinner Tuesday through Sunday,
with a lunch buffet on Saturday and
Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. For
more information, visit jaihoatlanta.
com or call (404) 458-6888.
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