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Hojoko, Boston, MA

Hojoko

4.4
4.4
854 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

10:30 PM


Booked 11 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    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.
  • Neighborhood
    Fenway–Kenmore
  • 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

What 854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Japanese

  • Boston

    Japanese

854 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Fayetteville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, great drinks, fabulous music…lots of Greta Van Fleet

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  2. zestnzen

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Made a same day reservation, pretty quiet on Wed before Thanksgiving. Got a table overlooking the pool, our server was very friendly and welcoming. Chicken ramen were a hit. Hamachi sashimi was so good and the spicy tuna rolls delicious. We shared the rice cake dessert not on the menu which our tastebuds were thankful for! Pricey for portion sizes. Played a few rounds of Pac-Man on the way out.

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  3. RayFrenchFry

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    My colleagues and I were having a "Goodbye Gathering" for our coworker. I chose Hojoko as the resturant we would have this gatheirng in as I always enjoyed dining there. The waiters were patient and the food was fantastic. My coworkers loved the place and I loved the alcoholic beverages! Definitely my go-to place for Japanese/Korean fusion food.

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  4. RobR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and drinks. Definitely recommend visiting before an event. This place is awesome.

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  5. DanielR

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I've been going since it opened but it seems to me that the food has fallen off. Menu is less imaginative, and not as carefully prepared as in the past. Noodles and brussels sprouts both oil-laden. Sashimi was still good although ponzu sauce was overly salty.

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  6. StephanieW

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience2
    Not all what I expected from the Open Table description but a very fun place. There was no notice of being associated with a hotel. This is not a sushi restaurant it’s a restaurant that offers limited sushi choices. It was more casual than anticipated for a business dinner. Having said that it was fun and had a quirky vibe and the food was good.

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  7. RichA

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, drinks, vibe & music! Perfect spot for an early bite before a show at MGM or House of Blues. Shoutout to the bartender Forest who made awesome drinks and provided stellar service! Don’t listen to the Karens of the world, lighten up and go here you’ll like it!

    HojokoResponded on November 8, 2023

    We can't thank you enough for such a glowing review. Forrest is a forever rockstar and we're thrilled you got the chance to experience his hospitality. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the kind words!! Until next time.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Overall, food was good. A few of the portions were laughably small. We reserved late and were seated in the area at the front of the restaurant (looked sort of like a reclaimed patio). The “ambiance” there was a bit lacking, compared with the main dining area.

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  9. SusaninBoston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    We decided to order several small dishes for lunch. The edimame must have been old and microwaved because it was wrinkled, discolored, and unappetizing. The rice was overcooked for the spicy tuna roll. The crispy nori taco was just okay. Only tthe crispy chicken wings in garlic soy sauce were really fantastic. Our waiter's enthusiasm ("Isn't the edimame...tuna roll...etc. fantastic?) was comical.

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  10. Helena

    El Paso

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Although I can only speak to the funky chicken ramen and various chicken-y robata apps, I can confidently recommend skipping this place. If you're in the mood for good ramen, look elsewhere. I don't know what the 48 broth was doing during those 48 hours, but it wasn't absorbing any flavor. Adding fermented chile paste won't help either. It's neither spicy nor flavorful. I've never had bland ramen, so at least that was a new experience.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered the burger, some sushi, the chicken and the ramen. All were so delicious. We shared a bottle of the sake too

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Here’s all one needs to know: I will visit Hojoko again. Wonderful time there, a fun place, great food, no rush.

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  13. Alex

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We had 4 different cocktails, all were pretty bad. Which was unfortunate bc they all looked really good, but were executed poorly. Food was great! Loved the spicy miso ramen

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  14. ChrisR

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    3rd time eating here. Never disappoints. Get the burger.

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  15. JackS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic I loved the experience! It’s always a good time!

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  16. BostonFoodie

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Waiter rushed us and the food portions are really small

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely dinner. Service and food were great.

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  18. AdisonC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The food, service, and atmosphere was great! I would definitely be going again.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great spot in the heart of Fenway. Cool vibe, delicious food (get the Wagyu burger!!!), and amazing service. Can’t wait to go back.

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  20. AdrianaS

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Portions were very small. Food extremely salty. Not what we were expecting at all. If you are going to a game or concert it’s ok to grab a bite and drinks before. Definitely not a dinner destination spot.

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  21. SarahM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite spots when we're in town, food is AMAZING and the staff is wonderful. I was stoked to see my favorite spicy ginger beer on the menu & the NA Berry Negroni was fantastic! Looking forward to our next trip to Boston and visit to Hojoko!

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  22. RebeccaJ

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I really like this spot. Our server, Genesis was great. The food is always good. Our drinks were good. Highly recommend!

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  23. SeanC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Such a fun time! Really great food and a fun (albeit loud) atmosphere.

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  24. NathanH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Unfortunately Hojoko was a big miss for me. Noodles were undercooked and mushrooms were overcooked, okonomiyaki was extremely salty, and the ramen was pretty bland. All for a premium too since it's right by Fenway.

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  25. MarcB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was great, creative and fun menu! Service could be improved. We ordered 3 items and none of them came out at the same time. I got my entree, 4-5 minutes pass and then my friend's entree arrives, a few more minutes pass and we get the side. Oh yeah and one of the servers put her finger into my water glass while refilling it...eww luckily we had already paid and we're about to leave at that point.

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  26. MicheleF

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hojoko is a great place to get dinner before a game or show in the Fenway area. Fun vibe, good food, good cocktails.

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  27. SandyS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went with a group and we shared so we got to try a variety of dishes. It was delicious from start to finish!

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  28. JeanD

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Having come to the birthday dinner from a rain soaked red sox game down the street, the staff was great. Dave our waiter was wonderful with suggestions, and answering questions. We loved the variety of food options and had to try a little bit of everything Also made it special with candles in the honeycakes for the birthday celebration. Everyone had a wonderful time thank you!

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  29. LoriG

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fun Japanese bar/restaurant with interesting choices. Our server was super efficient, and was very clear that all the food would be coming out randomly as it was ready, vs a typical appetizer-meal-dessert order, which was fine with us. Hojoko has a fun, young, hip vibe that was perfect before our concert at MGM Music Hall. The only (significant) downside was that there was no parking available due to a Red Sox game. If you're coming in for dinner and a show when there's a baseball game, definitely sort out your parking first.

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  30. leigh

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Both food quality and service are sliding sadly. not sure if management or kitchen staff change? never go if there is a home red sox game, restaurant fills with drunk revelers. still great sale selection. menu highlights are fried shishito peppers, brussel sprouts, pot stickers, friend chicken and kimchi fried rice. don’t go for the sushi and maki.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    Food and ambiance were fantastic, but our server made a catastrophic mistake. My wife doesn’t drink-3 years sober and ordered a mocktail, went as far as to point directly at the item on the menu. Was still served a drink with alcohol in it. Manager apologized, but this is an inexcusable mistake in my mind Manager was wonderful. Just a mistake but a big one

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Service was slow. And sometimes non existent. Good food. Great drinks. But they took 15 minutes on a slow night

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  33. Moco

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This was a down the middle average experience. Service was good but the food did not meet the expectations from reviews. The chicken ramen was probably the best thing from order. The wagyu burger was good but just a good burger and the sushi was decent. We were first seating and they didn’t have kama which is what we really wanted. Nothing was poor but nothing stood out either. Prices aren’t bad. Could be better.

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  34. DebB

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We had a nice experience at this establishment, but not great. Our meal was so so. The biggest disappointment was the kitchen’s timing was horrible. We all got our food at different times. And the most frustrating part was that two of our party ordered the exact same dish and they came out a half hour apart. The restaurant had a great vibe but was impossible to hear each other because of the noise. Our server was lovely. Top notch. Our meals were mediocre. But they did come out piping hot, which I always appreciate. The location was perfect for pre show at the MGM theater.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Food is good. Hip vibe, but the service left a lot to be desired.

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  36. AmyD

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    Food and cocktails are so so for the price. Don't order a margarita. We sat by the pool for the hotel, which was quirky. The hallway to the restrooms downstairs have staff lockers in them and smells like feet/BO. Overall a cute concept, it was packed, and still probably one of the best options for dinner before a show in fenway, but only come here if it's convenient.

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  37. MichaelW

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience1
    Service was HORRIBLE. We never got my wife's dinner after waiting 40 minutes. The place wasn't crowded and it took 15 minutes for the waitress to take our drink order. DON'T EAT HERE!!!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing time, joe the server was a amazing guy and I’ll definitely be asking for him again !

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  39. StephanieF

    New York Area

    54 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    It was ok, just not what we expected from the reviews and things posted online. It feel a little more of a cheesy experience and the food was ok. The famous burger felt like the equivalent of McDonald’s and then we got a noodle dish that was way too salty to eat.

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  40. BeantownFlyer

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved everything but the standouts were the chicken wings and the hamburger (so so memorable).

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • 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 4.4 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hojoko

1271 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Boylston St. between Ipswich and Jersey streets.
  • Neighborhood
    Fenway–Kenmore
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    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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