Javelin

: : Javelin exceeded expectations. Went with a group and from start to finish everything was great. The service was attentive and welcoming, and the food was outstanding. The fish was incredibly fresh — you can immediately tell they take quality seriously. Every appetizer we ordered was spot-on, clean flavors, beautifully presented, and as fresh as it gets. The sushi and specialty dishes were top-tier, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care. Great atmosphere for a group dinner and an overall excellent dining experience. Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend. OTS.

Local sushi spot that has been rebranded and revitalized into a more modern trendy restaurant. Prices have gone up and there is a bar that serves fairly good cocktails. The matcha cocktail is great without being overly sweet. The miso soup is suprisingly great here without being overly salty. The sushi rolls were decent, dragon roll tasted mediocre for the price. Sushi rice tasted a bit bland. The calamari was not over battered which is good but the portion size is small, compared to similar restaurants. The lowest point was the Miso black cod. Very small portion, majority just vegetables and rice with barely any flavor on the cod, which was dry. The sashimi platter saved the dinner. The lunch special is not a terrible deal but nothing to run over for. The sushi rolls for lunch were heavy on the rice. All in all, an easy local spot to come for some Sushi but not the best value or taste.

Javelin is a new sushi restaurant in Fairmount serving up some fantastic food at fair prices! The interior is quaint and casual. We came on a very cold day and it was pretty cold in there too. Just a fair warning you may want to bring layers! We started with the berry blossom drink and miso soup. The drink was sweet and tart, the taste was on point. However, there was so much ice in the cup. It was filled to the top. I only took about 4 to 5 sips before it was completely done. The miso soup was a bit of a letdown, the rich umami flavor was missing. It almost seemed like the stock was watered down. On to the showstoppers - s*x on a beach roll, pan seared black cod and rock shrimp. All three dishes left us saying wow. The sushi roll had a flavor of textures that worked so perfectly together. The creamy sesame sauce was so unique and delicious. My favorite roll I’ve had in philly. The black cod was a huge portion for only $30. It was cooked well, the veggies were seasoned and everything about it felt hearty. The rock shrimp were huge and a large portion. The sauce was sweet and creamy. The only feedback I have would be to add some type of fresh herb to the rock shrimp and plate it on a darker dish to present it a bit better. Overall, we had a great experience and are so happy to have a go-to sushi place in Fairmount! I can’t wait to come back.

We've stopped by a few weeks after the rebrand, and it seemed like they were still working out the kinks. The sushi was.. okay. HOWEVER we've been back 3-4 times since then and it's been five stars every time. The staff are extremely nice, knowledgeable, and personable. The sushi tasted generous and fresh. Super flavorful and satisfying. The drinks are pretty great. One criticism would be that I would advise against the strawberry matcha-- there's no visible strawberries and it's incredibly thickly saccharine.. not something you'd expect from a matcha drink. Despite that one flaw, everything else has been excellent. The decor is very charming and lovely for a dinner date in the neighborhood.

I love that oat milk is the standard for the mocktails here. Also, I’ve never seen a salmon tempura roll. This place will for sure be my go to sushi spot with friends and my wife moving forward. Thanks for the great food and great service.

I’ve been so excited for Javelin to open in the neighborhood, and it did not disappoint. I stopped by during the soft opening, and even with the team still working through some early logistics, everything was fantastic. We tried several appetizers and rolls—everything was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The wasabi edamame was a standout, and honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the sushi. This place is already a gem, and I can’t wait to come back.

This is a great newer sushi and Japanese spot in Fairmount! Everything is freshly made and the menu has a great selection of sushi and Japanese dishes. My favorite thing by far though are the lunch specials - I go there almost every week for them. For lunch we have loved the three roll special, the teriyaki chicken, and the chicken tempura lunch specials, it's all so good. There are a bunch of good sushi spots in the area, but this is what keeps me coming back: the consistency, the lunch specials, they have the best Udon you can get in the area, a great selection of rolls, and I plan on trying their happy hour soon. Will be back soon!

We ordered quite a bit and finished them all! Presentation of the food were so appetizing, we forgot to take photos for many dishes before digging in. The drinks were strong. They offer a good variety for food: we all liked the yellowtail jalapeno app and the avocado crab meat tower. The pearl specialty roll, javelin sashimi and Totoro were fresh & great quality. even my kids enjoyed a good meal. My son enjoyed the curry udon and gyoza. the vegetable udon soup was perfect for my toddler. Very nice ambience too!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!

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!

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.

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

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!

Got takeout. It was very expensive and we tried 2 of their specialty rolls and they were meh. The flavor didn't pop. Didn't get really any truffle taste on the toro truffle roll. Didn't taste any apple in a roll that had apple in it. Really wanted to love it and had high expectations but it fell short all around.

Could not recommend this place more!! Their sushi and fried rice was amazing. Service was great too!

Everything we ordered was delicious. Sushi and service were wonderful!! Great new addition to the neighborhood. Must try!

The food underwhelmed me. I expected more from the PR build up of its opening. I ordered take out and the rolls were cut uneven some were large.One entire roll was closed so it wasn't a roll technically. There are to many average sushi places around and now there is a new one.