Jō
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I was craving clean tasting Japanese food that wasn’t sushi or sashimi, but I also wasn’t in the mood for a tasting menu. Came across Jō and had a very nice time.
The restaurant is cozy and has a really calm atmosphere. Service was very attentive and thoughtful. The menu has so many little dishes to try and it was nice being able to order exactly what we felt like eating.
We got the seasonal sashimi assortment, pickles, eggplant with miso, grilled matsutake...read full review
The restaurant is cozy and has a really calm atmosphere. Service was very attentive and thoughtful. The menu has so many little dishes to try and it was nice being able to order exactly what we felt like eating.
We got the seasonal sashimi assortment, pickles, eggplant with miso, grilled matsutake...read full review
Best namafu I have ever tried! And I visited kyoto.
Lunch special was perfect! 5 stars for all. I wanna come back every season to try their different menus!!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 - 2PM 5:30 - 10:30PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 10:30PM 12 - 2PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 10:30PM 12 - 2PM |
| Friday | 12 - 2PM 5:30 - 10:30PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 2PM 5:30 - 10:30PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Jō offers a cozy, calm atmosphere with a quiet, thoughtful space that feels elegant and intimate. The service is attentive, polished and professional; staff know the menu well and explain dishes clearly without feeling stiff. The menu includes many little dishes that allow guests to order exactly what they feel like eating. Standout items include seasonal sashimi assortment, eggplant with miso, grilled matsutake mushrooms, chestnut tempura, Japanese eel, Jō beef don, Concord grape and Japanese citrus sorbet, and milk ice cream. The seasonal sashimi is exceptional quality, the chestnut tempura is among the top ten bites of the year, and the milk ice cream is smooth, light and the perfect end to the meal. Other praised dishes are figs with the topping of rich sesame source and shisho, soft shell turtle soup with sesame tofu, and the dessert of fresh grapes mixed with jelly and melted mush mellows. The restaurant also serves oden when it gets cold and a duck soup that some guests may not prefer. The tableware is an extraordinary selection of Japanese ceramics, lacquerware and vessels, presented without pretense. The decor features a single blossom in an earthenware vase, rustic fired ceramic tile accents and a seasoned countertop of fine‑grained wood. Jō delivers a full package of refined, balanced, high quality Japanese cuisine that honors tradition while introducing quiet innovation. It is a peaceful place for those who care about food quality, seasonal ingredients and a serene dining experience.