Jomon Japanese BBQ & Hot Pot

The meat is so good, the Angus beef is my favorite. The server there is very polite and nice. The environment let me feel like I'm in Japan.

I've been looking forward to eating at Jamon for years, and I finally got to experience this fun food adventure after much anticipation. We went the day before Saint Patrick's day and the city was absolutely gridlocked, as was the wait to get a table. We did have reservations, but there was a wait. The wait wasn't too unreasonable and they were very gracious.After we were seated, our server came and gave us the lay of the land. I'd suggest looking at the menu ahead of time. If you're sharing food, I wouldn't order the same things until you've decided what you really like to eat. We settled on shabu shabu and believe it or not a vegan can really enjoy themselves and get plenty to eat. We settled on two broths, a Szechuan broth and a miso/mushroom broth, which is the only vegan broth available. Warning: my son said that the Szechuan broth made his lips sizzle. We ordered from a large variety of vegetables, tofu, meats and seafood. Everything was very fresh and I'd suggest looking at the menu ahead of time, so that you aren't overwhelmed. My favorites were the clams, tofu, shrimp, corn, sweet potatoes and bok choy. The rice was perfect and the udon noodles were really fun to cook in the broth. Heads up... there's a lot of variety, so pace yourself and come hungry. Just a tip: there's a cart with about twenty condiments and to me that was the icing on the cake. You can add layers of flavor with these yummy toppings. Overall, the experience was really enjoyable. The space gets really smoky and you leave smelling like grilled meat, but that's what showers are for. Everyone in our party of three fully enjoyed themselves and left with full belly's. I'm really looking forward to my next visit, and I will be very strategic in my planning.

What a fun experience! We got to Bbq at our table and try lots of different food. We sampled steak, short rib, scallops, salmon, squid and more with the all you can eat option! The waiter was very friendly and attentive and checked in with us throughout the experience. The short rib was our favorite. We were so stuffed after dinner! The drink I ordered was good and came out in a Buddha- so cute! I also ordered the ginger drink and it was delicious too! Would come back again!

FOODWe visited Jomon for Center City Restaurant Week. It had been on my list to try, but with the $20 lunch deal, we just had to check it out. We arrived hungry and ordered the Tokyo and Kyoto sets. We weren't able to finish the amount of food given (three different cuts of meat/seafood, rice, vegetables [cucumber, carrots, lettuce, onions], and pineapple), and ended up taking some meat to-go. Dessert included melon or banana melona. It was very much worth the trip for the restaurant week lunch special, but if I were to visit in the future, I would only find their lunch offers to be worth the trip. AYCE was a little on the pricey side, and the a la carte was the same.DRINKSBoth alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are available for purchase.SERVICEThe staff are kind and friendly.AMBIANCEThe interior is decorated in a very modern and sleek fashion. It was very tidy and the grill-tops all had filters to vacuum the smoke. It's a nice place to catch up with friends or have a casual meal.PARKINGPaid street parking is available at a limited capacity. Parking garages are also located nearby.

Came here for restaurant week. It was $20 per set.The portions were decent for the price. It was yummy and definitely made us wanted to order more!Service was great and the staff were quick.

The meat was not just tasty but incredibly tender, showcasing a delightful blend of flavors with each dish we tried. The portions were just right, allowing us to sample a wide array of offerings before reaching that satisfying fullness.The atmosphere was inviting, creating a relaxed environment to enjoy the meal. The staff were not only accommodating but also friendly, enhancing the overall dining experience. Highly recommend and I will be coming back!

Really good AYCE Japanese bbq! Didn't do the hotpot combo since that would be too much food. The meats were very fresh and tender. The sides were delicious and paired well in between meat servings. The service was attentive as well for reordering dishes. At the end they provide a free Melona ice cream which was a great way to finish off the meal.

We found this gem during our last trip to Philadelphia, loved the interior authentic Japanese decors + wall arts & had a great time here. We definitely had the full Jomon Experience which consisted of their signature Japanese bbq stairs and newly added Japanese shabushabu. Service was great throughout our entire dining time. Quality of the meats were very good, especially the A5 wagyu , grilled 3seconds on each side, cooked to the perfection and it just melts in your mouth. seafood were so fresh including abalone, shrimps, scallops and squid. In addition, there are so many different veggies you can have to go with both the bbq and shabushabu. Everything was reasonably priced & convenient garage parking across the street, thats if you don't want to park on the street (free street parking after 6pm).Highly recommend . It is a from @winedinenvacay

We booked this place in advance for our company dinner. We had anticipated 20 and were told they could accommodate us and that we would have multiple tables together. We were under the impression that we would be able to have a conversation with everyone.I think it would have been better for a group of 10. That way 6 could sit at one table and 4 could sit directly across. Instead we ended up with 12 people so we sat 6 in one and 6 behind and everyone had to move around to talk with another person.I was a little disappointed to see that their were only 3 workers for the whole place. My group had the whole upstairs and there were customers in the downstairs. We should have had a dedicated person upstairs with us. Instead, they kept running up and down the stairs.The food was good and nicely seasoned/marinated and it was fun to cook our own food. Although don't forget about it because it will burn fast! We did the all you can keep buffet, but when we finished our meats and wanted more, we had to go downstairs to find a worker. I also asked multiple times for extra fried rice for the table and when it finally arrived it was a single serving. I was the only one in the group not drinking alcohol and they were quick to refill those, but when I asked for another sprite, it never came.The restaurant itself was very casual, for the price we paid, I was hoping for a little more upscale. I don't think we would ever do a large group dinner here again, it just was not convenient.

Cool concept, getting to choose between hot pot or BBQ --- or BOTH if you feel the burden of indecision. The menu is ample, full of many options for everyone. Not sure if the quality of the meat is exceptional, but it's all you can eat so you get your money's worth in terms of size for sure. Tons of appetizers to choose from as well. The service was decent, staff is quick and responsive, so that's a plus.