This is a solid place with great drinks. The sushi we got was all good tasting and our drinks were also tasty. The service was kind and friendly. Our table was very close to the one behind us and I had to squeeze in sideways to sit down. But it was still not loud and a good place for conversation. Overall a great choice if you're in the area read more

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Service was great and food was served at a decent pace. I haven't had sushi in a long time & this experience has me planning the next time I'm coming back! I had the chicken tempura roll and the yakuza roll. Both were flavorful and decently priced. read more

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Newer sushi spot in fairmount so wanted to try them out. They have a full bar and cocktail menu as well as various sushi and Asian fusion cuisine with rice and noodle entrees. Got the lunch special 3 rolls and it comes with a nice beginner miso soup (or choice of salad). Tuna apple, salmon mango, and eel avocado. Fair price and nice rolls, fish was fresh. Always wanted to try sushi with fruit combo, so was a good chance to try them here. I also wanted to try a piece of sashimi, the sea bream was cut nicely and had fresh flavor. One of my favorite fish and not commonly on menus. Overall a nice spot, would like to try some more of their menu on another visit. Thanks read more

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Tried this new spot with some girlfriends. With 4 of us, we ordered four specialty rolls and edamame to start. As the night went on, we ordered two more sushi rolls and the stir fried udon. Everything was delicious, but we were a little disappointed on the size of the sushi rolls for the price. The stir fried udon had great flavors but the noodle itself was overcooked and kept falling apart when we tried to grab them. Service was friendly and not overbearing which was great. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side with some music, so great for meet up with friends and conversation. read more

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Really enjoyed the food here and my drink was fabulous! There wasn't anything we got that I wouldn't get again. Prices are on the more expensive end but nothing that out of the ordinary. Service was welcoming and friendly in a way that felt genuine. Not a big spot but ambiance was nice for catching up or a date night! read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood after Engimono closed. The inside is comfortable and inviting and service is attentive and friendly. Food is definitely on the pricier end. When I went for dinner the first time, I had 2 cocktails, a sushi roll and the tuna taco appetizer and spent like $75 before tip. Kind of nuts. More recently, I came during happy hour, which can be ordered in the dining room. Cocktails were $8, basic sushi rolls were $5 and there were other happy hour food items. With one happy hour cocktail, one happy hour roll and the tuna taco app, I spent just over $30 before tip. Everything was delicious and I look forward to my eventual return. read more

Nice new restaurant in Fairmount park area in the city. A good addition to Philadelphia food scene. Service was good and attentive, the bartender Dan made some tasty and pretty drinks. The staff was nice and attentive, the restaurant had about 12 tables inside and looked like they will have outdoor seating as well. We ordered a specialty sushi roll, 3 different nigiris (white tuna, salmon and a lightly seared one - forgot which fish was on it), pan seared black cod, and crab fried rice. Hands down crab fried rice was delicious. Pan seared black cod was well seasoned and came with 2 pieces. Both pieces were cooked nicely...only down side was onions in the dish were undercooked and a small part of one piece of the cod was burnt. Overall solid 4 stars for everything we tried. read more

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I've been there a few times now. 1. Wow the mango/avocado salad is a salad unicorn 2. all of the sushi is delicious 3. they have an amazing drink menu authored by equally brilliant mixologists! 4. don't forget to add an amazing dessert! read more

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Sit at the bar- the drinks are reallly good and the sushi is very good. I've had a great experience here three times now. The bartender and servers have good attention to detail. Clean, not too loud but still lively. My new go-to for sushi in the neighborhood read more

Our first time here and it definitely won't be our last! Cute cozy sushi spot with great service, good food and drinks! I got the berry gin cocktail which was super refreshing and my boyfriend got their old fashioned which he said was probably in his top list of best old fashioned's he's had The ceviche sashimi salad was refreshing and a great appetizer to start dinner We ordered the perfect amount of classic rolls and specialty rolls. The scallop roll and rainbow roll were my favorite. I would definitely come back here to try out the other food items :) read more

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Really enjoyed lunch here with my son. Surprising find when searching for a sushi spot in the neighborhood. Decor is great, service was fine, and food was on point. read more

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We are so happy that this space is back open in the neighborhood! We stopped in around 6pm on a Sunday evening and were seated immediately but it filled up fairly quickly! We ordered the rock shrimp for an appetizer. It was well coated in the sauce but so tasty. I got a few rolls for my entre. They were fresh and hit the spot. Since our first visit, we've ordered take out quite a few times and it always tastes fresh and is easy to pick up. It's our neighborhood staple! read more

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I used to get takeout when this place was Engimono so I wanted to try Javelin! The remodel is great, they now have a full bar and it looks awesome. Service was great as well, efficient and kept our waters full the whole meal (it was super hot when we went so I was drinking a LOT of water haha). The food was good and they had a good value for the price. Fresh fish, nice and buttery. My favorites were the duck wraps and the spicy salmon crispy rice! Would definitely come back. read more

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Had an incredible experience here! From the owner of Ogawa. It's ogawa's omakase quality sushi for a fraction of the price. Everything was so fresh and delicious!!! Highly recommend the Smacking Truffle Toro appetizer. It was so good I ordered a second one. Cocktails were phenomenal as well. Go early, because they get packed quick. read more

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Absolutely average spot. We did a to go order, got chicken fried rice, vegetable gyoza, sea bass sushi, salmon mango roll, and spicy yellow tail with apple roll. Yellowtail apple roll was probably the most decent out of the bunch. The rest had very blend taste, no special flavor. We live few blocks away from this place and don't consider it being worth dining in or doing another take out. read more

Upon walking through the Fairmount area, a group of friends and I decided to try Javelyn out because it was a new restaurant that had just opened. I was always down to try some Asian cuisine and support the local community. Upon looking at the menu, I noticed that the prices were a little Steve, but was interested to see how the portions would be. The calamari was very small for the price being over $15 And the sushi rolls were pretty big for what you got so there was just a little bit of imbalance there. The salad portion that I got was pretty large as well, so I was impressed with that and could've just had that by itself. The server was very friendly and we were impressed with the service, but we started to feel the pressure when we realized that there were reservations, waiting for us and we had to go quick quicker than we'd like to. It was a great place to try, but I am unsure if we would come back. read more

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I walked into a beautiful space. Well-lit, clean and busy! Icame in around 1:20pm on a Saturday. I wasn't acknowledged for at least 10 minutes but I realized it was only one server in the middle of the lunch rush. No big deal, I've worked in the industry. I know how it can get. When the lone server (Joseph, I think his name was?) finally got a chance to greet me, I asked to sit at the bar. They have a lunch special M-Sat, 11am-3pm; 2 rolls/handrolls, 3 rolls/handrolls or a bento box. All come with miso soup or salad. I got the 3 handroll special (spicy tuna, spicy salmon & yellowtail jalapeño) with salad, octopus nigiri, scallop nigiri & the Javelin old-fashioned. Salad was mixed greens with a mustard/sesame dressing situation. A little sweet for my taste but decent. My rolls came out & they were traditional rolls, not handrolls. Perhaps user error because my server took my order from behind the bar when I was seated by the window & maybe he didn't hear me say handroll. Again, NBD. The scallop nigiri was PHENOMENAL. Literally melt in your mouth good. Octopus was good, not rubbery. Yellowtail was my absolute favorite. Both the spicy salmon & spicy tuna had panko rolled with it, and while the fish itself was good, the panko was all I could taste. I left most of it behind. The old-fashioned was amazing. Ultimately, the food was ok. But Joseph was just amazing. For as busy as it was & him working alone (until about 2pm), he was very attentive & everything came out timely. I didn't have to wait too long for anything. read more

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Great addition to the neighborhood. Had a reservation on a Monday evening and the restaurant was consistently busy while we were there. All of the food was presented beautifully and tasted fresh. The duck wrap was a great app and I liked the out of control roll. Service was a bit lacking, waters never refilled, never really checked on throughout the meal. But would add this to my list of places when craving sushi. read more

More of Asian Fusion rather than sushi. Great cocktails. Some sushi rolls are big portions, some are not. I ordered the roll "Out of control" which was quite "in control" IMO. The name really set my expectation high, LoL. But what truly removed one star from them is the service. After quite a wait, we finally got our first dish which was the roll. We asked about our appetizers, the waitress had to look for them in the kitchen. Shortly she found them but one of the hot app was already cold. read more

Amazing food, fast and excellent service and a great ambiance! Loved eating here and will definitely be back :) read more

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Great addition to the Philly dining scene! I was at the Art Museum with a large group and came across Javelin. Decided to pop in for an early dinner and the staff was very accommodating. The drinks are strong and tasty. The sushi is fresh and top notch. The menu is extensive and is sure to please everyone, even the younger ones. Can't wait to go again to try more drinks and food. read more

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Excellent fresh sushi, delicious cocktails and responsive service. This is a can't miss sushi spot in Fairmount read more

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Great sushi, and really tasty specialty rolls, would recommend stopping by for lunch or dinner

We were so excited to try this new sushi spot in the neighborhood--and it exceeded our expectations! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious, fresh, and nicely presented. I had the Black Diamond Roll and my husband had the Sweetheart Roll--both were very good. We also enjoyed the house salad, miso soup, and chicken fried rice, which were all excellent. The drinks were just as impressive. My husband's old fashioned was perfectly balanced, and my vodka cocktail with fresh peach and basil was incredibly refreshing--not sure what I had because our kind neighbor, Ken bought us a drink and I asked the server to surprise me. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall vibe was modern and welcoming. We'll definitely be back soon--so happy to have this place close to home! read more

Just came home from a really great dinner with friends at this neighbourhood place - third time there. Food always fresh and creative, but this time, our server Ro (hope I spelled it correctly) was delightful and informative. read more

I was so excited for this sushi place to open in my neighborhood, but I'm so sad about the food. It was mid. The tuna tataki was very fishy. My normal roll & hand roll were ok. spicy edamame wasn't spicy & didn't have jalapeño. The worst thing about it all is that my friend and I were the only customers in the restaurant so it wasn't like they were busy. I'm also very upset to see the reviews about the influences getting special treatment. It goes to show how everything on social media is fake. read more

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DO NOT COME HERE!!! We came on a Thursday afternoon while it was a pretty packed house. We were seated and put our orders in, so up to that point everything was fine. Then we proceed to wait 20 minutes for water and almost an hour for our food. Everyone around us who arrived there later was getting their food and on top of it were giving content creators special treatment and quality service all around us. Extremely disappointed with our experience as the food was pretty tasty, but service is abysmal. Unless you have an hour and thirty minutes on your hands to eat do not eat here!!!! read more

Saturday lunch special is a total win. Service and food quality was good. Price was spectacular; can't get any better than this for a weekend lunch. Great spot for a nice lunch in the city. read more

Excellent rolls and prices. Service is great and takeout is easy and timely always. Glad to see it in the neighborhood!

Grabbed the lunch combo takeout (great bag for your buck). Sushi is scrumptious and fresh. We were missing our extra order of soup, but when I called they offered to make it right away. Sweet staff. Looks super cute inside for lunch or a nice date night. read more

Great service, food is fresh. Space is nice. Had a great time talking to bartender and server and photographer. The tuna tacos were so light and refreshing. read more

Stumble across this new Japanese and sushi restaurant and wow it did not disappoint! The sushi was so fresh and delicious! The ambiance was nice, the service and staff were very attentive. Can't wait to come back here to try their other food items! read more

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Javelin is hands down one of the best sushi spots in Fairmount. The appetizers blew me away--especially the tuna taco and sashimi ceviche salad. So good! But the sushi? Next level. Super fresh, perfectly prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell they care about the details. Great vibe, friendly staff, and amazing food. I'll definitely be back to check out their drinks and other selections! read more

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The food, drinks, and service were all awesome! The spicy tuna tacos were so delicious and the shell was very light but didn't crumble. The sushi was the best. We also ordered the stir fry udon noodles with chicken which was amazing and had a great flavor. The cocktails were also awesome, we got the berry blast and shisotini. We will definitely be back! The ambiance was nice too. read more

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An absolute insane experience of amazing. Chef Albert and Dan (the man behind the bar) are doing it right. Great experience, even better food and drink. Count me in for coming back often. read more

Absolutely terrible service. Waited an hour to get our food and by the time we got it, we didn't even want it as we were just so exhausted of being here. Our left us with empty promises of refills, our food coming out "soon", and anything else. It's a pretty new place, but I have a hard time giving them the benefit of the doubt with how we were treated. read more

Our local sushi spot! We feel very blessed to live a few blocks from this spot. The sushi is fresh and the drinks are good!

The food was fantastic, the pork gyoza was so light and perfectly soft & crispy. The service was equally as amazing. Joseph, our waiter, was the highlight of the evening! He was the perfect balance of attentive and letting us enjoy our meal. Just the kindest soul! A great restaurant with amazing high quality food & such kind service! read more

Great food, great service, great people! Can't beat it. Very chill vibe and ambiance. Would totally recommend

Sushi is very good. Other items on the menu are good just kind of pricey but overall a quality sushi spot