Jaya at The Setai
Cuba
At a glance
Jaya at The Setai brings together the culinary traditions of South Asia and Japan in a polished Miami Beach hotel setting. The menu draws on regional specialties, pairing tandoor cooking with wok-based preparations and Japanese influences. The result is a broad dining format that can suit a relaxed breakfast, a daytime meal, an evening dinner or a longer weekend brunch.
The restaurant has a casual elegant character rather than a beach-casual one. Its setting suits diners looking for a composed meal with an international focus, while the menu offers enough range for different tastes within a group. South Asian cooking provides fragrant curries and clay-oven preparations, while Japanese elements add another direction to the menu. A signature Peking Duck presentation is also part of Jaya’s culinary identity.
Evenings bring more than food. Jaya’s Asian Night Bazaar places dining in an al fresco courtyard with South Asian and contemporary Japanese flavors, music from a resident DJ and live performances. Aerial and contortion acts form part of the entertainment, giving the evening a theatrical quality without turning the restaurant into a formal performance venue. For travelers from Cuba planning a Miami Beach dining stop, the combination of food, music and live presentation offers a distinctly social option.
Weekend brunch takes a more celebratory approach, with a wide selection of seafood, grilled items, Asian specialties, desserts and sparkling wine. Saturday and Sunday have different entertainment styles, with electronic lounge sounds on one day and live jazz on the other. The format works for occasions that call for an extended meal, especially when a group wants food and entertainment in the same setting.
Jaya is located at 2001 Collins Avenue, close to Miami Beach’s hotel and dining corridor. The restaurant is a fit for travelers seeking pan-Asian cuisine, couples planning an evening meal, families attending brunch and groups interested in a lively dining atmosphere. Reservations are recommended for brunch and for evening experiences, while attire remains part of the restaurant’s approach to maintaining a refined environment.
