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Hojoko, Boston, MA

Hojoko

4.6
4.6
790 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
Hojoko is a rock n roll izakaya honoring the pulse of Japanese nightlife by serving sushi, robata grilled yakitori and street food small plates paired with craft cocktails, premium sake, wine, and beer. Located directly behind historic Fenway Stadium and walking distance from The MGM Fenway and The House of Blues, Hojoko is the perfect stop before any event.

Dishes like our Wagyu Cheeseburger, Wasabi Roulette, and our 48-hour Ramens keep locals and travelers coming back. Several unique spaces in the restaurnt make it the perfect place for a business dinnner, birthday celebration, or event gathering space.





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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 33 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Japanese (Izakaya), Sushi

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 670-0507

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Rob Wong

  • Private party facilities

    Hojoko is a party every night! We are able to host parties from 10 guests up to 45 guests at this time in semi-private & private spaces. Our event professionals will work with you to create a safe and bespoke experience.

  • Neighbourhood

    Kenmore Square / Fenway

  • Cross Street

    On Boylston St. between Ipswich and Jersey streets.

  • Parking Details

    Valet is provided by VPNE at 1271 Boylston St. Pricing varies based on the neighborhood events. Metered parking is also available.

  • Public Transit

    We are an eight minute walk from both Kenmore Station and Fenway Station.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 790 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Japanese

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  1. JeffreyQ

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    All the small plates come one after the other even though we had requested a slower dining experience.
  2. Kath

    Dallas

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Drinks were very good, atmosphere was casual, but fun, and energetic. Service was attentive and professional. Food was a mixed bag. Loved the karage fried chicken, vegetable tempura, pickled vegetables and the potstickers (especially the sauce). Did not like the cauliflower or the short rib.
  3. FrankL

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a party of four (that was reduced from 7 because it was raining). Hojoka was very accomodating changing our reservation with no problems. The food was outstanding. Everyone enjoyed their food selections and their drinks. Forest was our server, and he was fantastic. Will definitely return, as it was our first time.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and environment, would 100% come back for any event. Portions are on the smaller side for the price but all the food quality is excellent.
  5. chrism

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and good atmosphere. I was expecting more sushi options. Ramen was good but bit spicy. Sat at the bar. Bartender was very good.
  6. chrisa

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Burger was good but not the medium I requested. Kinda cheap with the fries. All in all good experience.
  7. RyanJ

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Drinks were not great, hot food came out twenty minutes before sushi. And the sushi wasn’t great either. I did like that I could pay through a QR code though so it wasn’t all bad.
  8. KristinaP

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food was great! Bar service was not good but our waitress at the table was great
  9. kiwiyina

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time there and was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the price was and how good the food was. Service was good and we sat outdoors which was nice.
  10. BLONDIEPHILLYFOODIE

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drinks were amazing, 5,6,7,8 egg white drink was so good, Brussels sprouts, kimchi rice, and the mushroom sushi were incredible. Great date spot, pregame for a concert, just a great cool spot
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it here! Great location to grab some food before a concert or game at Fenway. The kimchi fried rice is to die for and sake bombs are way too fun!
  12. IzakEats

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We sat in a quiet roomy booth with a view of the hotel pool. It was an interesting experience seeing folks swimming while enjoying flavorful izakaya. Sake on tap was special. Recommend the yakitori wings, shitake tempura roll and shrimp toast. Staff was polite and helpful.
  13. LIBBYL

    New England

    27 reviews

    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    OVERALL -Overpriced for the portions. Service was great. You need to ask for ice. - Robata Grilled Hamachi Kama -burnt & dry :( - Salmon Sashimi -not bad but overpriced :( - Crispy Chix Wings -dry :( - Karrage Fried Chicken - good portion and good overall :) - Lomo Robatayaki - AWFUL and tastes spoiled -1 skewer small bite sized for $13 :( - Snow Crab California Roll -not bad - Hojoko Wagyu Cheeseburgy -small for price :( - Funky Chicken Ramen -not bad -needed more broth and the ramen was dry :(
  14. TMont

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The Noodle bowl was amazing. The only thing that knocked my review down was the roll we had first. It didn’t seem like it was on site. Rather store bought and heavily over seasoned with lemon zest. Other wise, like I said, the noodle bowl was amazing!! Staff was super nice. And chuckled at my Dad jokes.
  15. AnnaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So much fun! Get the shitaki mushroom roll, it’s amazing!
  16. KMMK

    Philadelphia

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was amazing but very expensive. The amount per plate (with the exception of the sushi rolls) was so small. The skewers were delicious and a good deal. Our server wasn't super attentive but the place was very cool and had a great vibe.
  17. Sarah

    New England

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Hojoko is delicious and I will definitely be going back!!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Celebrating my husband’s birthday, we stayed at The Verb hotel & went to Hojoko for dinner. The sign outside states that it’s a Japanese tavern & that describes the environment pretty well. The bar is centrally located with tables scattered throughout the rustic & casual environment. Cocktails are creative and fun, with a tropical bent, as well as a plethora of saki options. The majority of food options are small plates, meant to share, with a few more ample noodle & rice dishes. My husband loved the fried chicken & spicy noodles & the shrimp toast dish was crazy good! Looking forward to returning, especially with friends!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Always our go-to dining spot before/after Red Sox games.
  20. PhuM

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great all-around versatile spot in Fenway. Date night, with friends, pre or post-Red Sox game...this is the place to go! Amazing drink menu and tasty fusion food menu. My favorites are the Crispy Chicken Wings with gochujang, Cheeseburger (Best of Boston winner), and Funky Chicken Ramen. My go-to drinks are the Tanuki and PK Negroni.
  21. doubleR

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Food awesome. Service very slow but think they just didn’t have the staff. Sat by pool which had west coast vibe to it. Fun. Feel like the whole place could be cleaner but maybe that’s the scene?
  22. Beth

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We LOVE Hojoko! The impossible "meat" wontons and the shiitake mushroom tempura roll were especially incredible standouts (and so were the cocktails!), but everything we ate was absolutely delicious. The patio was fantastic, too. Parking in the area is a pain (unsurprisingly, given that it's Fenway), so I recommend coming by public transit if you can. Otherwise, we have nothing but praise for Hojoko. It's our new favorite spot for an indulgent night out!
  23. Jennifer

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVE Hojiko! Have been a few times and have always had a great experience. Everyone is nice and the music and atmosphere is awesome!
  24. AmandaB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stayed at The Verb hotel with my teenage son. Ate at Hobokien two nights in a row because the food and ambience was so good. Highly recommend.
  25. Andrew

    Miami - Dade

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Overall, Hojoko had a great ambiance and energetic interior which can be contributed to the Verb Hotel layout. The food was good such as the chicken kaarage and the raw fish selection but other items were okay. Drinks such as the yuzu sake shot was extremely good while the other cocktails such as the pina colada and Tokyo Tea were a tad unbalanced. Great place to take co-workers but make sure to order the tuna rib in advance as it is normal on the standard menu.
  26. KateT

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5 Stars for Hojoko Again!….Consistently great food and service…love this funky little spot for a quick bite …they sure rock the robata!!
  27. AmyM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, super loud for my husband and i but our kids thought it was perfect!
  28. EricP

    New England

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    A fantastic location and great drink menu. The food has limited choices, but good stuff. The service was a bit slow because of the busy house, but the servers were nice. Much better having dinner and drinks here than at Fenway. I'll go back for sure!
  29. MinVT

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We sat at the poolside patio - far better than inside which was incredibly noisy and hot in there. Our food was decent: the steak skewer thing in particular was super tasty - as was the sweet potato pancake thing, the sushi was okay but nothing to write home about. They forgot to place the order for edamame but also didn't charge us for it. I ordered a mai tai which was absolutely undrinkable, I think they forgot the mixers - but the waitress was very gracious about letting me exchange for another beverage. Overall we would eat here again - outside for sure. Very convenient location for the Fenway Park area, fast and friendly service even though they were very busy.
  30. MarkZ

    New England

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a pleasant surprise. I found Hojoko when looking for a place near MGM. It is hidden away in plain sight next to the Verb Hotel. A limited menu serves up fresh, quality choices. A couple of specials and a dessert choice round out a tremendous dining experience. I have no idea how many times I have strolled past Hojoko, will not make that mistake again.
  31. weenerdawg

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Hojoko is always great. Food is delicious, good drinks. However, prices are steep (15$ for small cocktail, 16$ for a 6 piece roll). If it were a bit more reasonable I’d be there all the time.
  32. MsFoodie

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    We made reservations before and were seated right when we arrived. The food was very good, don’t order too much at first because it comes out when ready and it definitely can be filling! I recommend the chicken wings with soy sauce & potstickers. Sushi was fresh. My cocktail was not good, but in all everything seems worth coming back for. I don’t love the plastic red cups you drink from, for ambiance that kind of made it feel like a cheap restaurant, but the bill and prices prove otherwise. Service was good. Some areas are very dark, so depends what you are looking for, but overall the ambience was cool. Something different!
  33. MargieS

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! The Brussels sprouts in particular were phenomenal! Loved every dish we ordered and we shared everything
  34. JasminS

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great ambience, great food, I've always had a good experience here. Best brussels I've ever had! Service is really good too.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Food is very average and 3 times more expensive. Not worth the money you spend. Would not recommend it.
  36. NikhilA

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Tasty food, terrible portion sizes especially for vegetarian options
  37. AlexOnOak

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    I used to love Hojoko but this time around the food was almost inedible and incredibly over priced for what we got. To make matters worse we were seated in an absolutely soulless closed in patio with plastic sheeting on the windows that had zero charm or ambiance. Drinks were out of balance. The whole experience was so disappointing.
  38. HollyL

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious meal on a cold night near Fenway! We especially enjoyed the mushroom roll and both ramens! Our server was fantastic! We were wishing to go back one more time during our visit in Boston but timing didn’t work out.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Team @hojoko never disappoints! Fabulous food, great vibe, wonderful night all around. Thank you!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The mushroom tempura roll 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Hojoko using the Order Online button. Hojoko also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 670-0507.

Hojoko is rated 4.6 stars by 790 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Hojoko

1271 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    On Boylston St. between Ipswich and Jersey streets.

  • Neighbourhood

    Kenmore Square / Fenway

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Japanese (Izakaya), Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Valet is provided by VPNE at 1271 Boylston St. Pricing varies based on the neighborhood events. Metered parking is also available.

  • Public Transit

    We are an eight minute walk from both Kenmore Station and Fenway Station.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Rob Wong

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (617) 670-0507

  • Private party facilities

    Hojoko is a party every night! We are able to host parties from 10 guests up to 45 guests at this time in semi-private & private spaces. Our event professionals will work with you to create a safe and bespoke experience.

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