Amazing tasting menu last year. Wouldnt hesitate to go back. The format of starting at the bar and then moving to a table works really well. And the vintage cocktails are super fun. Great service and food read more

Yelp fam!!!! It took me some time to actually write this review. Before I begin this was easily one of the Greatest Dining experiences I've had the pleasure of experiencing. It was a great truly amazing from the service , fresh dishes & incredible atmosphere/Ambiance. Jont has a really cool vibe, we waited in a lounge type area before we were seated. This intimate 14 seat chef counter is really majestic & just feels cool. They also play a great selection of Rap music during the meal. You haven't lived until you eat caviar while listening to the Wu-Tang Clan! Top 5 dead or alive food memory for me, Ever! We had several people serve us throughout the evening & everyone truly has a passion for culinary excellence. One of my favorite moments had tot be the Table side Whiskey Drinks- Old fashioned & Manhattan. Using Japanese whiskey & a tasty Double Oak Woodford Reserve. Our "Bartender" also gave us a little whiskey history which was a nice touch. This Japanese inspired tasting menu really gave you a great selection of dishes. I tried things I normally wouldn't & also had some of my favorites. The dishes that stick out would be Prawns Sea Urchin-(interesting!!!) Fish topped with Caviar & Duck with fresh-shaved truffle. This dining experience is truly for adventurous Foodies & after experiencing this I can understand how they achieved consecutive Michelin Stars. This is by far one of the most unique & delicious tasting menus out there. read more

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Prior to our reservation, they did call to ask about allergies, dislikes, and special occasions! There is some street parking and some garages nearby. Jont is located above Bresca. We had the door opened for us and we were greeted and taken upstairs immediately into an intimate room with seats around a kitchen. They take your coat for you if you request it. We were asked for sparkling or still water and offered some champagne. I believe they also offer non-alcoholic sparkling for those who don't drink. There is an tablet with the drink menu for your selections before the meals begin. We did opt for the truffle experience for an extra $150 I think it was. Although it was good and they do give you a fair amount to pair with some dishes, it can be overpowering. I would suggest that if you go with someone, one person opts for the truffle. I did enjoy most of the dishes, some had a lot of flavors that can be a little overwhelming. Everyone was so gracious and nice and service was excellent. You're taken to a lounge area with tables right outside the kitchen area for desserts, coffee or dessert beverages. When we left, they gave us a copy of the menu for the evening and it's when your back downstairs that you get your coat. They also knew that I had a dog and had dog treats for me to take home! It's a great experience to have and we do plan to come back. I was definitely full by the end of the meal but all the desserts were fantastic. read more

Jont - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was one of the very best meals of my life, if not the best. From start to finish, every single bite had the most perfect and surprising flavors. It just kept getting better. The pumpkin chawanmushi was the best chawanmushi that i've ever had. I also could not get over the bluefin tuna with salted raspberry, it was so satisfying and the sauce was addicting. I also got the White Truffle addition. At some other restaurants, i've thought that the truffles weren't worth the money, but that was not the case at Jônt, the white truffles were very high quality and truly enhanced the dishes that they were shaved on. The kinki and the koshibuki rice were also both favorites. The rib cap and tongue were very memorable as well, and in my opinion steak courses can be easy to forget about. Even though every course was incredible, the highlight of the night was their duck course. It was seriously the best duck that i've ever had, the fat was rendered so perfectly, and the sauce was so rich and sweet yet savory. The bread was also insanely good and the broth went so well with the dish, the mushroom stuffed with sausage was very good as well. After the savory courses concluded, we were brought to their dessert parlor. It started with a "tasting of strawberry" which had 3 different small bites one of which was Japanese strawberries. The next dessert was a Concord grape shaved ice dessert that reminded my boyfriend and I of a PB&J, it was so delicious. The last dessert was a Mont Blanc, which was of course insane as well. The evening finished with a huge box of mignardises. Jônt might be pricey, but its worth every cent, it can easily be compared to the other 3 Michelin starred restaurants that i've been to, I won't be surprised once they get awarded with it. Thank you to the whole team for an unforgettable meal. read more

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Jônt is above Bresca in a great 14-seat chef's table with great service and a playlist to match. I love watching the chefs in action, so this was a treat. Each course was presented extremely well and the quality of the ingredients was fantastic. As the website says, the courses included a lot of Japanese seafood. So many great, different flavors and the fish was always cooked well - with crispy flavorful skin. A5 wagyu, ribs, and 21-day aged duck breast was also included. For desserts, you move into the adjacent, darker, comfy room. Desserts are just as good and are presented just as well. The chef went around and spoke to everyone, which was great. In all, not a bad way to spend about 3 hours. read more

Jont - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I took my husband there for his birthday, and indeed Jônt delivers on the elevated experience for special occasions. We had gone to Ryan Ratino's Fort Lauderdale restaurant, MAASS, earlier this year and had a best-of-the-best meal, so our expectations here were high. And we left satisfied, with just a couple of notes. The service here was impressive and efficient; however, I'd say that some of the team members exhibited the warmth that comes with hospitality a bit easier than others. We weren't expecting to be guided out of the main counter area to a more lounge-like space for dessert, but it made sense... they had to clear us out of the dinner space to make room for those who had the next seating time. What I didn't love, though, was the amount of time (almost another 60 minutes) it took to serve the dessert. Was it spectacular? Sure, especially the course with the dry ice and chocolate "charcoal" that mimicked their famous grill. It just made the evening last a bit too long; I'd recommend anything that would speed things up somewhat at that point. They are proud of their two stars from Michelin, as they should be. In our opinion, they deserve a third; we did have a terrific experience. read more

Absolutely incredible! So much delicious food. By the end I could barely move. While the dishes were amazing I would have to say the standouts were the duck, and wagu. The duck was above and beyond, you didn't just get duck, you got a duck broth, and a wonderful piece of bread to soak it all up! We did the Jont Wine pairing but were entertained by the F'ck It Wine pairing listing lol. The wine was great and paired excellently with each dish. The service was outstanding and everyone was knowledge of the foods and kind. read more

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We made reservation at Jont a couple of month before visiting DC and it didn't disappoint us. It was our first Michelin star restaurant experience so we were not quite sure what to expect. The food and service were both top notch and the presentation of each dish was incredibly thoughtful along with the carefully chosen ingredients for each dish. Upon arrival we were led into the restaurant upstairs. It has a modern bar style setting instead of the traditional table you may be expecting. The full open kitchen allowed us to see all the preparation work while having dinner. The service was incredible with almost 1:1 staff to customer ratio. We really felt that we were treated like royalties. It was expensive too which you should probably expect from a Michelin 2 star restaurant. Yet I still highly recommend this place if you haven't tried a Michelin star restaurant before. read more

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Wow, just wow! Dined at Jont on Saturday night, and the entire experience was incredible. Some of the (very few) less than outstanding reviews have said that the food did not match the food at other Michelin Star restaurants. Nothing could be further than the truth. I have also dined at Michelin-starred restaurants both in the US and Europe, and it is only a matter of time before Jont gets a third star. While each serving was outstanding, here are my personal favorites: 1. The Wagyu Tartare was a highlight of the opening snack. 2. the Koshiibuki Rice-Niigata was wonderful, adding in truffles with the king crab is a must! 3. You wouldn't think chicken would be a highlight, but the Yellow Chicken had so much flavor that I was trying to suck every morsel of meat off the wing. It only because of space that I only named three favorite courses, as I loved them all. As for the service, it rocked. I wish I had gotten the names of everyone who took part as I don't want to leave anyone out. Thank you to everyone who made us feel special from the moment we walked in. Special kudos go to Gabriel, Eric, and Autumn who saw to our every need. While some "event" meals are one and done, meaning that once I experienced them I had no desire to go twice, Jont makes me want to return as often as I can. read more

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Went here for my birthday and did the wine pairing. It was an unbelievable experience and the entire staff was friendly and personable. The food was out of this world and ended up leaving full. We went to Bresca beforehand for drinks and let them know that we had a reservation upstairs at Jont. The Jont hostess escorted us from the bar at Bresca to Jont when it came time for our reservation. read more

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Jont absolutely shook me to my core. I managed to snag a last minute cancelled reservation for dinner at Jont and was debating whether or not to come! I could have easily missed out on one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in my life! The food was creative, delicious and made my taste buds dance. The overall experience that the team creates, in splitting locations between and bar and lounge for dinner vs dessert was so fun. I cannot wait to come back!! read more

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For all the Michellin Starred restaurants that I went to, most of their food isn't up to par, and only the service goes way beyond expectation, and this is one of those instances. Besides one or two awkward service members, most of the staff are friendly, and they keep my table clean and switch out napkins even when I was going to the restroom. They even presented me with a matcha latte to take home after my meal. Now about the food: mostly it's one of the three extremes: too salty, too sweet, or too bland or dull. Out of the 27 dishes, I really like the Pink Pineapple and the Murasaki Uni with pumpkin chawanmushi. Other dishes aren't memorable, and mostly the meat dishes are too salty, and the sweets are too sweet, especially combined with caramel and a sour taste, which makes it unbearable. Not really worth the price tag. Overall, 9/10 for the service, 5.8/10 total for the food. The review about the single diner bias is correct, and also as soon as I went outside and crossed the sidewalks, I almost had to barf my dinner out (I did not drink alcohol) and only felt better after 5 minutes of my stomach adjusting to everything. Unfortunately, I won't be back, and not even free food is going to bring me back to this restaurant. read more

Jont - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came to Jont for my fiancé's birthday in June 2021 and the kitchen/restaurant was on the second floor of the bresca building. I love when I get to eat while looking at the kitchen and the chefs. It makes you appreciate your meal so much more when you can see them work! It had seating for about 16 people so it's nice and small (though hard to interact with anyone outside of our party). We had about 15-16 courses, including dessert plus 2 amuse bouches which is so impressive in a small space. I loved the presentation of each course, especially the well thought out plates and silverware. Some standouts were the crab fried rice with truffles, duck, tuna and potato cake amuse bouche. For dessert they moved us into the lobby space which is fun to have change of scenery. The dess were good, but not anything wow worthy. They had just opened when we went so I think their dessert program wasn't fully formed yet. The madeleines and chocolate bites were a great way to finish though! read more

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Service = 4.8/5. Sommelier recommended a wine that was absolutely perfect for our taste and paired so well with each course. We also saw the head chef/owner come out around the 4th course. He seemed very active in the process. Although it wasn't the most personable experience, the level of professionalism was outstanding. Ambiance = 5/5. Open kitchen allows you to see entire process from prep to plating. The staff barely spoke to each other which showed an incredible organization and flow considering how many courses there were (all timed perfectly). They move everyone to the dessert parlor to finish the remaining courses. The parlor was dark, intimate, and a little mysterious. Very cool. Food = 4.8/5. We loved all courses but I thought the mushroom-focused course came up short. Although the gyoza and mushroom tempura were good, I wanted to see more for the price point. The chicken entree shocked me with flavor -- best chicken I've ever had. The dessert course was Asian pear inspired. I usually don't go for pear, but this changed me. Absolutely amazing. I know they are seeking a 3rd Michelin star and I hope they get it. Truly a wonderful experience for our 5th anniversary dinner. read more

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2 VERY well-deserved Michelin stars. Wow, the 16 course dining menu, along with the alcohol pairing, was an unforgettable experience. Out of all the Michelin star restaurants I've been to, this one wins for the dining experience because everyone gets to sit right at the bar countertop, and you get to watch all the chefs cook as you eat. People are on different courses at different times, and it is just SO cool to see the chefs working their magic. There are clear dividers up between each group at the bar (post Covid), which makes it a little less personable (can't talk to your neighbors), but some people may still appreciate that. All 16 courses were out of this world with flavor. They paid attention to every single detail, from the food on the plate to the actual dining-ware (each utensil and plate/bowl was different for each course). The waitstaff was friendly and attentive to every detail, as you would expect.My favorite courses of the 16 were the Kaluga caviar with white asparagus and the Dungeness crab with the donabe rice and truffle. Interesting that my favorite dishes were those because I'm not even a huge seafood person; but I found myself wanting another large portion of both!! Really loved Jont, both the food and the experience, and would definitely return. read more

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Chef Andrew was great and the food was delicious. First Michelin star restaurant and I would recommend to everyone.

Had an incredible experience celebrating our 3 years at Jont! The restaurant is located above Bresca. I was very excited to walk into the back kitchen for the chef's counter experience (14-courses)! There were about 12 seats around the kitchen and everyone received a welcome glass of champagne and an ipad filled with their wine list and cocktail options. Overall the service was exceptional! Each dish had unique flavors and I was able to talk to each waiter more about the food. To start, we had about 5 different snack bites, each bursting with flavor. My favorites were the Aged Dairy Cow - Potato Pancake and the Shima Aji - Hokkaido Uni. To drink, we chose a bottle of a 2012 Bordeaux which aged very very well. The journey continues with more Japanese style seafood and duck dishes. I wasn't a fan of the duck broth, rice, and thai, but I loved the Bluefin Tuna with Reserve Caviar and a foam, curry base! Finally, desserts were never ending! We started with a toasted raspberry tart and ended with a Box filled with amazing chocolates. I loved how they take you back into the dark cozy restaurant to enjoy the desserts while Kendrick Lamar played in the background. I also loved the chocolate soufflé with matcha ice cream and the matcha demonstration. I was so stuffed by the end. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my Michelin 2 star restaurant experience, and I can't wait to come back. read more

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Amazing ,Ambiance,service, dishes, desserts, wine, one of the top places to have a great evening, Highly recommend. read more

My fiancé and I had the most amazing experience. Food, service, and music was excellent. We were 15 mins late due to traffic so it's super important to make sure to show up on time as they serve each dish to everyone around the same time. They were understanding and caught us up with no issues. Food: I loved every single dish but my favorites included the starter with tuna and caviar and the uni on pumpkin chawanmushi, kombucha, and soymilk. Koshiibukin rice had a generous amount of truffle and the duck was perfectly cooked. My favorite of the desserts was kakigori: shaved ice jasmine, strawberry, amazake. Ambience: Sad to see a previous review calling it "rap" when it's actually a mixture of different genres. In my opinion, the playlist was great. I didn't feel like I had to whisper when talking. Service was top tier. Everyone we spoke to was very friendly. They all took great care in everything they did. read more

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Best meal I've eaten in DC, and one that left me feeling that I had paid a fair price for an otherwise-unobtainable experience (even at $2500+ for 2 after wine). Most importantly, the food itself is just real honest-to-goodness food: there is a perfect balance of complex sauces and combinations of flavors, without the nonsense you get at some places where every course is a different foam or micro-whatever. The bites of fish, the truffle crab, the uni corn chowder, the lamb, and the duck were all substantial portions and standout dishes. The white truffles supplement was $195/person, which we felt was worth it. The portions were generous. My dining partner did not care for the hip hop music (if you are hard of hearing you may find conversation difficult). But I appreciate that the music drowned out the din of other diners. For 3 hours, there was no world outside. Andrew, Gabriel, and Ana were most gracious hosts, and I cannot wait to return. read more

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Jônt was kind of like a nice deja vu, as we had been here for the chef's tasting at Bresca; Jônt is now utilizing that same space upstairs for their chef's counter seating. The tasting menu has about 32+ items, using seasonal ingredients. What I like about Jônt's menu is that it's Japanese seafood-forward and has that nice Asian flare to each of their dishes. I'm kind of obsessed with their little bites and tartlets - it's the perfect combination of savory! Note that they cannot accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Reservations are required on Resy, and they also have special collaborations and wine tasting events. I was so disappointed that I missed out on the Jungsik one as it was sold out quickly! Service is friendly and great, and the vibe is comfortable and relaxed. Definitely a favorite in the D.C. area - great for date nights or for any one who enjoys a clean and tasty menu. Limited metered parking in the area. +offers various collabs and special events - gets sold out quickly! +friendly service +reservations required on Resy +limited metered parking in the area read more

I came across Jont from reading some reviews and finding it amazing that a restaurant would take a risk and open during the pandemic. So I wanted to try this place out and check out what the hype is. My first time to Jont and I decided to check it out during my birthday in DC. Made the reservations online through their website and pre-paid for the reservation so they would know we wouldn't flake out. It is located on the second floor and it is a bar seating style room where you can see the chefs cooking right in front of you. There is a pre-fix drink menu or you can order other drinks which I decided to order my usual glass of whiskey. I don't do wine but if you do maybe you would get that instead since they pair every dish with a different type of wine. This dinner was a wonderful experience and if I'm ever back in DC which I believe I would literally come here at least once every year! It was that amazing. Each dish was unique, flavourful and artistic. It was worth the money and the service was amazing. This place deserves more than 5 stars and if you ever get to try it you'll understand what I'm trying to say. This is a must go and must try!!! Thank you for making my birthday special and memorable. read more

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THE BIG: Located on the 2nd floor off the corner of T and 14th and on top of Bresca. 14 dining spots open per dining session, which makes for an intimate evening. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The bae and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary here. The wait staff was cordial and sprinkled the happy anniversary throughout the entire dining session. The ipad that had the alcohol list welcomed us with our names along with the happy anniversary signage. Nice touch! We didn't get the wine pairing but got a nice 2012 bordeaux red to go with the 15 course meal. We started off with a few snacks that included the Veal Tartare, Aged Dairy Cow potato pancake, smoke salmon and roe, Foie Gras Jelly Doughnut, Uni and Blue Fin Tuna. My favorite was the Aged Dairy Cow potato pancake, so much unique flavors and textures hidden in one bite. The main bites of the meal included Dungeness crab, tomato and raspberry, A5 Wagyu Truffle, Pate de Fruit and La Belle Farms Barbarie Duck (specially sourced from upstate New York)! Finally, we left the kitchen seating area and ventured outside where it was a darker but romantic vibe. There we were served dessert that included Raspberry Tart, Amazake Kakigori, Chocolate Souffle and The Box. The Box is exactly what you expect it to be, 4 compartments, each with it's own surprise (truffles, chocolate, cookies, the works!) THE FINAL BAMBOO: 2 michelin stars and Jônt performed as such. The pricetag is expensive at $305 pp but well worth it for a nice celebratory night. read more

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Phenomenal meal - one of the best we have ever had in the United States! Jont offers and intimate a personalized setting where you are whisked upstairs from the entrance to Bresca to a table surrounding the chefs. Each dish was made in front of you and explained with a little background on the history and culture. The dishes were creative, flavorful, and looked like works of art. It was clear that word got out on Jont as there was another Michelin chef dining next to us and another top chef dining at the same time. Service was great! Dishes were well-paced, staff was friendly and welcoming, and we got a personalized card and thank you email after - both nice touches! Cocktails were pricey - around $40+ per cocktail. Admittedly, it was one of the better old fashioneds that I've ever had. While you are going to spend a lot at Jont, you will have a memorable, flavorful, and enjoyable experience. The dishes were such an interesting and creative mix and the desserts just kept coming and were all really delicious. As an added bonus, they event sent us home with some dog and cat treats for our pets. Worth the two Michelin stars and the visit! read more

This is not just dinner, this is an experience! Our first official experience of 2023 was at the magical Jônt, and they did not disappoint. Here's a couple of things to keep in mind: It can be expensive, so just be sure to budget ahead of time so you can live your BEST life! It's above/inside of Bresca, so don't worry, you're in the right place if you're there. (We almost got lost lol.) Get the drinks! I promise you, it's worth it. We enjoyed wine pairings as well as cocktails. Engage with the staff! They are absolutely lovely and they really want to make it worth your while, so lean into it. Take a second and enjoy where you are. It's such an intimate space, I felt like I was transported somewhere else! Don't stay on your phone the whole time, just enjoy it. read more

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A special, and pricey, experience you will never forget. 12 seats around kitchen counter. Chef's all actively working at their stations for you enjoy the flawlessly orchestrated symphony of dishes. You'll likely have more caviar and truffles than you have ever been served in other tasting menu meals...and special caviar to boot. Kaluga isn't your average fish egg. Watching them open a huge tin and put spoonfuls into each dish is a sight to behold. Watching the duck press in action is also a rare treat. The three wine pairing options are a really nice touch. The regular pairing is no slouch, but step up the the iconic level and you'll get some very nice upgrades, and even some sake. The F#$& it pairing is truly a sight to behold. You won't see Margeaux or Latour on any tasting menu wine pairing...but you will here! The amount of time spent on each dishes presentation is hard to believe, but the results are obvious. Clean, precise, beyond exquiste flavors, and creative ingredients. The cooking techniques used on the open fire is impressive to watch as well. It's a full night's entertainment. Lots of tweezers in use. Yes there is hip hop playing in the background, but in my opinion it wasn't as obnoxiously loud as some other reviewers report. With a lot of hard surfaces, and nothing to absorb ambient noises, it does get a bit hard to hear the details of each dish, or wine, being presented...but they are happy to repeat The sommeliers choices of wine, and sake, were spot on for each of the many dishes. Not an easy task. From drier Alsace, to right bank Bordeaux, to massive 3-litre bottles of original recipe Chartreuse, the beverage options at Jont are not to be missed. He's very young, friendly, and knowledgeable. I truly wish I could afford to dine here more often, but I'll just have to savor it when. We do dine here again. read more

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One of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. So glad I got lucky grabbing a cancelled reservation for my anniversary. We opted for both the wine pairing and the All In option that gives you an additional two courses (a Caviar and Kobe Wine Beef course). I can't really explain how great each of the 17 courses and how well the paired wines went with everything but it was perfect. The service was amazing as well, super attentive and answered any and all questions. The chef's counter gives you a perfect front row seat to the well oiled machine that is the Jont team. The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly it made things 10x better. Everything was perfectly separated with plastic dividers between each couple if safety was anything to worry about. If I had to pick favorite dishes (difficult) I would say the roasted foie gras, Dungeness crab, Babarie Duck, Kobe Wine Beef, and the Box. Honestly you'll spend a good amount of cash but the combination of the food, service, and ambiance is worth it. The two Michelin stars are absolutely well deserved. read more

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Jont has been on the list since it opened in the midst of Covid and it certainly is a culinary experience. The entire bar does not begin dinner service until every diner is seated since every diner receives each course simultaneously. Yes, the restaurant plays hip hop, which we thought was a nice balance to the frou frou nature of the meal itself, and we appreciate said genre. The meal lasted about 3 hours. Service and presentation were both top-notch - carefully choreographed and beautiful food. There were a couple of servers who presented our food and we couldn't hear a thing they said - so a couple need to speak louder. The dishes for the most part were quite palatable, flavors mixed well and a few offered layers of flavor. A few menu items tasted really odd. The black truffle cream that came with the dry aged pork was just awful. Should have left that off the plate, didn't taste like truffle, not sure what it was. The leg a& thigh dumpling with the dry aged duck was inedible. There was an unexplainable odd taste that hits you as a second layer which was almost gag-worthy. Also, the bone and buckwheat broth was a great idea in theory, but tasted awful. Duck and buckwheat are both strong flavors and did not blend well. Loved the dessert structure (will not mention to keep it a surprise). The desserts were ok - the caramel apple was hard and dry, a few of the options in The Box were weird, but overall decent offerings. The staff is very pleasant and everyone knows the menu - appreciated the sophistication and preparedness. The one vexation was the amount of Michelin items everywhere (Michelin statues right on the prep counter, Michelin books everywhere, checks come in a Michelin book) - we get it, you're Michelin rated. From a pricing standpoint, this meal was more expensive than several 3 Michelin star meals we've had, as a barometer. read more

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From the moment we stepped into Jont in Washington, DC, we were warmly greeted by the exceptionally friendly front-of-house team, who guided us upstairs to the chef's counter where we dined. The music was perfectly curated, setting an inviting vibe that promised an unforgettable evening ahead.We were welcomed by the talented team of chefs with a complimentary glass of champagne, though we opted for the non-alcoholic version--a thoughtful touch that we truly appreciated as non-drinkers. It's refreshing to see such inclusive options on offer.The chefs operated like a well-oiled machine, moving in seamless harmony without needing to exchange words. Instead, they directed their full attention to us patrons, passionately explaining each dish and drink pairing with genuine enthusiasm. The chef's tasting menu was meticulously crafted, with every element thoughtfully considered. We chose the non-alcoholic drink pairing, and several of the in-house creations quickly became our favorites of the night--their creativity and balance were impeccable.Once the savory courses concluded, we were escorted to a cozy sitting area for the dessert tasting. The desserts were insanely delicious, served alongside an in-house milk tea that was simply to die for. To cap off the experience, we were gifted a copy of that evening's menu and another in-house delight: a Mint Matcha Latte to enjoy at home or the next morning. It was every bit as delightful as promised.In most fine-dining experiences, there might be one or two dishes that don't quite dazzle, but not at Jont. Every single course, from start to finish, was exceptional--I honestly couldn't pick a favorite. The pacing was flawless; we never felt rushed and always felt genuinely seen and attended to. An amazing job by Chef Ryan and the entire staff--we'll be making Jont a must-visit every time we're in DC. read more

This is not just dinner, this is a full culinary experience. Over 20 courses, each a few bites each of just flavorful explosions each time. I can't even list everything we had because for 4 hours we just kept enjoying every bite both savory and sweet. You sit at the kitchen counter with 15 other people so you get a full first hand experience and show. Everyone who works there is involved in every step while also having specific individual roles. Worth every penny. Hands down one of the most memorable dining experiences we've ever had. read more

So many accolades under one roof. I'm crowning this my favorite restaurant in the country as of now. Seriously, the service is out of this world. The duck imho can't be topped anywhere else in the world. The desserts which are served in an intimate & decorative lounge aside from the dining room were superb & the truffle dessert is my favorite dessert EVER. This is the first & only time that I loved each & every dish on the entire tasting menu. Don't get me started on the soundtrack of the night. Included rap song songs from Kendrick, JayZ dow to Chidish Gambjno words won't ever do this place justice but I'm trying. The amounts of caviar & truffle atop specific dishes are copious to say the least. To put it into perspective I plan on returning to D.C solely to dine here. read more

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If you've ever wondered what it's like to eat art, come to Jont. Also, be prepared to spend a lot of money, like a lot of money. A glass of wine starts at $30 (with bottles up to $5000) and a Negroni is $80. I'll say right off the bat that Jont has single diner bias. It's almost impossible to get a reservation for one person. I understand the restaurant's need to make money, but they're excluding solo diners. Not everyone is willing to spend hundreds of dollars on a meal. If you need a reservation for two or more, you can find one almost immediately, but if you want a single spot, good luck. Fortunately I managed to snag a last minute solo spot for my birthday, but there were still quite a few empty seats when I went. Come to Jont hungry. I starved myself the whole day and left full. I opted to get the $200 wine pairing, and also left quite inebriated. The food is delicious, and the desserts even better. There's some Japanese influence, so keep that in mind when you come. I also need to comment on the bathrooms - they have those fancy automated Japanese toilets, which I thought was cool. Some people have said that they didn't like the music that's played in the kitchen, but I didn't mind it. Although the food was good (though not sure it's worth $400), something didn't sit right with me. I immediately had to go to the bathroom when I got home, and almost had an accident...if you catch my drift. I suppose Jont is worth a visit though if you're willing to spend the money. read more

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Come early and enjoy a cocktail in their lounge area before making your way up. I was still sipping on mine when our table was ready and the host had it brought to our table. That was a nice touch. Personalized tablets welcome you and guide you through menu options. We decided to update to the truffles and we appreciated the elevation brought to the dish. The flavors were amazing in each dish and I couldn't help but think of the movie Willy Wonka as the flavor profiles seemed to burst in your mouth at different points in every bite! Each ingredient really shined in these dishes. The throwback songs are right up our alley and caught ourselves singing along a few times. Wine pairing was amazing, and I appreciated the story to why they selected these wines and the history of the vineyards. The bathrooms were a skip away, with automated seats that lifted upon and arrival, were heated, and had a Digital Touch operation pad. It's the coziest bathroom I've ever been in with fun fishy wallpaper and dimly lit. Every time I had to use the restroom they promptly replaced my napkin with the a fresh one. We both appreciated the interactive elements of our meal- like selecting your chopsticks and then moving to a different area for dessert and unboxing each section. The staff were all pleasant and each had their own vibe. The level of attention we had the amazing privilege to view and watch from our seats is unforgettable. read more

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