Omob By JôNt

What to say about Jônt? The dishes are truly refined and avant garde, and the service top notch. And there were moments of real innovation where I saw or tasted things I had never tried before. But a few service blemishes as well as one dish where the fish was not cooked right unfortunately took the luster off an otherwise beautiful meal. Some highlights: The course started off with various bites which were mostly palate pleasing, with a highlight being the truly memorizing caviar dish. However one of the early bites was rather salty, which ended up being a theme for the evening. The fish was cooked in a Japanese method where hot oil was poured over the scales, making it a delightful crisp. However, this was the biggest faux pas for us as the meat itself had not been properly removed of the chewy strands of connective tissue which one would have expected. The quail dish was absolutely beautiful, both for the eyes and taste. Truly perfection. And the other main, the antelope from Texas, well that was a bit of a surprise in terms of both what it was and how it was cooked so that there was not a single hint of gaminess. I almost forgot about the truffle risotto. They were generous, truly far too generous with the truffle if that is possible. But this is a good thing and we both really enjoyed that one. Finally to dessert, the theme of the evening was strawberries and they created a reconstituted strawberry that I've seen only achieved elsewhere by Ryu-gin, another very well respected Michelin star restaurant. As for the drink pairings, they were well done and completed the course. But nothing particularly stood out for me. My wife had the same pairing from Iwa 5 with assemblage 3, 4, and 5. I think #5 stood out in particular but it was a one time splurge. I probably would not get that again for personal use at home. One final note, as others have mentioned, the choice of music is quite ... Interesting. And can be intense at moments where you're just trying to enjoy the food. So that part is definitely true as others have said. Overall a fine evening courtesy of a wonderful staff. One that was refined but had a few little bits that could be improved upon.

In short, Jônt delivers not just exceptional food, but a memorable and refined dining experience. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates world-class cuisine and service. What truly sets Jônt apart is the harmony of the entire experience—every dish feels intentional, every element thoughtfully composed. King Crab, caviar, Wagyu beef, truffle, scallops… and so much more. Exceptional Service, extra ordinary. Each course is explained individually. Unforgettable.

Jont exceeds at creating a memorable experience! You sit at the counter and receive a lot of attention with, each dish is explained and some are presented to you prior to final cooking steps. You get to observe the entier process too, dinner and a show :) All amuse bushes were delicious. Food itself was great and we got to try a few unique items, such as fish with scales lifted up which added a nice crunch to the dish. Desert courses deserve a special mention, after the meal you switch to a different room to enjoy them. Presentation is beautiful of course! You can enhance your experience with various drinks pairings or additions. We only added a special melon which was lovely. You also get a welcome drink included with experience. Note for the music too, it seems surprising at first as it is not whay you'd expect in fine dining ambiance, however it somohow works, it adds to the modern funky vibe of the place.

I usually don't write reviews longer than a few sentences, but... to say this was an experience would be an understatement. 3 hours of pure smiles. It's hard not to smile when you're here. The food was an adventure for your mouth. Which sounds cliché, but every bite has layers of flavor. Everything is precisely crafted and you can tell a lot of thought was put into each item. Then there's the staff. Extremely professional, but they're more than happy to answer questions and chat. Insanely friendly people. They're very detail oriented, noticing stuff as small as your dominant hand. And the cherry on top: I was celebrating an anniversary, and they went out of their way to make a custom themed presentation for the dessert, on theme for something we talked about with one of the staff members earlier in the night. Completely unprompted. By far the kindest gesture I've ever experienced at a restaurant. I cannot praise this place enough.