Majani Soulful Vegan Cuisine

THE! BEST! JERK TOFU I HAVE EVER HAD!! "Soulful" is truly the best word for Majani. You can taste the labor of Love in the food, and you can feel grounded and awed by the intentional decor in the space. I had the fried grits and the soul bowl (as well as a cupcake and a drink), but I look forward to exploring the entire menu over time as I'm confident there is extraordinary value in each offering. Customer service, presentation, and cleanliness were all exceptional as well. Plus free street parking with plenty of space (for those who can't parallel park like me!) was a pleasant surprise.

What a delightful experience eating at Majani! We went there as a family. Meaning to visit for a while that eventually happened on St. Patrick's eve. Ordered BBQ Cauliflower,fried grits, jerk tofu tacos,black eye pea fritters and a jerk tofu bowl. All items were top notch and tasty. Owner stopped by and welcomed us as well. My top two were the tacos and BBQ cauliflower. And don't miss the ginger lemonade too, very tasty, not too sweet, had a delightful ginger flavor.

We've recently shifted to a mostly plant-based diet, but living where we do, finding soul food that we adore is nearly impossible—unless I whip it up myself. I love soul food and I love to cook, but these days I focus on pouring soul into healthier choices for our family. This means digging deeper to find places to eat when we're out and about. I try to steer clear of meat substitutes, opting instead for fresh, creative plant-based meals. So, after a fun family outing, we decided to grab lunch at Majani. Let me just say, they did not disappoint! We ordered two Bean and Rice Soul Bowls for my husband and I. They were serving up red beans that day, and I couldn't resist adding BBQ cauliflower to mine. We also treated ourselves to the fried grits appetizer. Every bite took me back home—seasonings so familiar, yet fresh and vibrant. You can tell they've put in the time to perfect each dish, honoring soul food traditions without leaning on meat. The fried grits? Oh wow. Creamy like you'd expect from grits in a bowl, but with a crispy outside that made it perfect as a stand-in for any dish that needs a little crunch. Hands down, my favorite! I stole a bite of my daughter’s mac 'n cheese, and let me tell you—wow! The sauce was so close to any high-quality cheese sauce or béchamel, I had to double-check it was plant-based. And the pasta? Every inch of it packed with flavor—no sad, pale noodles here! Seriously, if you go, get the mac ‘n cheese! There is just something about it.... My husband swears the ginger lemonade cleared up his stomach issues before we even got home, and the sorrel was an equally bold and refreshing punch to our already flavorful meal. What really blew me away wasn’t just the flavor, but the care they took in letting each ingredient shine on its own. No false representatives! The cauliflower wasn’t trying to be chicken, and the greens didn’t feel like they were missing something and topped with anything else to deflect from what was missing. Every dish was exactly what it was meant to be, with just enough culinary flair to keep it exciting and enough personality to make you wanna holla. Honestly, it might be a blessing we don’t live closer to Majani because I’d probably stop cooking at home as much if we did! But for anyone who hasn’t been yet—go, like, now! I've been to enough vegan spots that focus more on marketing a mediocre dish rather than pouring love into the food. Majani nailed the "home cooking", health conscious, flavor, texture, presentation, and customer service. No terrible waits. No questionable reheated dishes. No disappointment what-so-ever. Safe to say, we’ll be back next time we’re in the neighborhood!

So GOOD!! Everything fresh 😋Best customer service. Loved the atmosphere. Must have the BBQ Cauliflower!!

Overall, this was a joyful dining experience. The atmosphere was nice: The music was hittin, lots of Badu, Sade, D’Angelo, it was neo-soul city…They had a tv playing cooking shows which my partner and I enjoyed watching. the staff were attentive, patient, and informative. The food was a journey, an exciting one, where new little discoveries are being had along the way. Please reference our pictures for the in depth review of the items we ate. The ideology behind this restaurant is amazing and it’s inspiring to see that they source ingredients from places I am familiar with around the south side. Some things to consider: •Prices on the menu are not always accurate. •You get a discount when paying with cash.