NYC Japanese｜À La Carte at JŌ｜The Oden I’ve Been Craving 🍢

Went to JŌ specifically for their oden — booked an 8:30 PM à la carte seating and here’s the honest breakdown: 🍢 Oden Selection The octopus was the standout — tender, QQ, and delicious. The daikon was good too, and the cabbage roll stuffed with meat was tasty… though ordering each item separately added up quickly (around $80 for a few pieces — a bit of a sticker shock 🥶). 🌰 Fried Ginkgo Nuts So fragrant and tasty — honestly my favorite bite of the night! Simple but perfectly executed. 🍄 Grilled Mushrooms Stable and satisfying, with a clean, natural flavor. A must if you love mushrooms. 🥘 Sukiyaki (Mini Hot Pot) A small, cute portion served with an egg. It was fine — nothing extraordinary, but comforting. 🍚 Beef Rice Bowl The beef was sadly too salty for my taste — could’ve been more balanced. 🥪 Mackerel Sandwich A pleasant surprise! Crispy toasted bread with flavorful mackerel and pickled radish — a nice mix of textures and tastes. Overall, a decent spot for late-night Japanese bites, especially if you’re in the mood for cozy oden or simple grilled dishes. Just keep an eye on the à la carte tally if you’re ordering multiple small plates! #JONYC #JapaneseFoodNYC #Oden #LateNightEats #NYCEats #ComfortFood #IzakayaVibes #NYCFoodie