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Hojoko
Japanese Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston
"Get the Funky Chicken Ramen and Brains on Crack!"(3 Tips)
"The Kimchi Fried Rice is superb — add extra hot sauce for a treat!"(2 Tips)
"Awesome Japanese tavern food."(2 Tips)
"Try your luck with the wasabi roulette!"(2 Tips)
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Noah WeissDecember 14, 2015Fun take on a Japanese Izakaya from the famous O Ya team, with a Tokyo hipster vibe and tasty cocktails with lots of tiki drinks. The warm 'rando' section was great: curry noodle + oyako rice bowl.
Cool vibe and good cocktails but the small plates are REALLY pricey for their size. I'd recommend going for a drink and a snack to start your night, and going elsewhere for dinner.- Sofia PapastamelosMarch 1, 2016Try your luck with the wasabi roulette! One of the 6 pieces has an unbearable amount of wasabi inside. Baby bottle of piña colada goes to the unfortunate soul.
- Jeremy KrantzNovember 12, 2015One of the hottest restaurants in Boston. Awesome Japanese tavern food. Try it all.
Tim RothfussFebruary 7, 2020Delicious food (had the Nori Taco, which was pricey but well worth it) and the Funky Chicken Ramen, which was almost enough for two! You might want to make reservations, as it can get busy.- Cole KennedyJanuary 20, 2018Not often a hotel restaurant just happens to be one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Get the Funky Chicken Ramen and Brains on Crack!
Michelle KeaneNovember 12, 2017Tasty unique food! Cassie is the best, super helpful and sweet waitress! The potstickers are the best I've ever had!
- Eric AndersenApril 1, 2023The PK Negroni is an amazing twist on the classic, with coconut and pineapple mixed in — very exciting!
Chris PolloneJuly 9, 2017Loved the tuna burger. Shout out to the bartenders. Very friendly and accommodating when we walked in shortly before closing.
Liam NeeDecember 30, 2016Best of Boston 2016: Placemaker 👯 :: Postgame watering holes are sprouting up around Fenway like kudzu, but the best fetes still end on the Verb’s lantern-lit ground floor.- Leigh MJuly 15, 2018Former Howard Johnson's, now a sleek motor inn with a Japanese tavern. Liked the🍤 shrimp toast and mushroom tempura!
Mike ValenciusOctober 26, 2015I'll echo the sentiments of others regarding portion size. The food itself was tasty, but I would have had to spend another $50-$60 to feel full. Decor, space, and service was all great otherwise
Stephen BarresiJune 8, 2020The front lounge is a cool area to listen to some records and sip on a Japanese Caucasian
Such a fantastic and creative menu. Totally legit Japanese tavern food.
Enrico ManaloJanuary 17, 2018Great drinks, good food (though portions are on the smaller side). Possibly the best selection of sake cups in Boston.
Gianna NebbiaFebruary 16, 2016Problem with Hojoko- it's not nearly as OMG as other Asian small-plates restaurants in Boston (Shojo, Blue Dragon, Etc) but it's more expensive and serves even smaller plates than these places
Stephen PeasleeMay 15, 2017Ramen is awesome!! Late night spot with good vibe and great drinks. Beware - beers are crazy expensive. Paid $24 a pint
Elaine CourtneySeptember 14, 2015Pro: If you're a Kiko Mizuhara fan her photos are all over the women's bathroom stalls. Con: if you're human the level of salt content in food here will LITERALLY kill you. Decisions, decisions.
Lindsay D'AndreaOctober 20, 2015I am torn. Really cool space, but the small plates rack up a cost I don't feel justifies the meal. Drinks are whimsical in name and ingredients but sometimes don't come together.
- Tiffany LopinskyAugust 24, 2016The funky chicken ramen is delicious! And they make their tofu in house!
David HoltzApril 9, 2016Food and drink were both good. Ramen and fries were a bit salty. Karaage chicken was very flavorful. It was a bit expensive.
Jo SulistioMarch 29, 2016Good for dates but no for big groups. Be careful of who serves you. We had a sassy waitress who gave us attitude when we explained how we wanted the bill split. She ended up charging me $300 more.
Rob AtkinsonNovember 15, 2015Inventive and delicious but pricey for small plates. Good for a casual special occasion
Get the Piña Colada! Can't go wrong with a brûléed marshmallow!
ChrisMay 29, 2017Strangest restaurant where they bring each dish out as it's prepared. I'm here with a group and some of us are finished while others have not yet been served. Poor service.
- Drinks on Point, Wasabbi roulette is a great appetizer for a fun group. pool side dining in the summer.
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Japanese Tavern
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
(617) 670-0507
View menu on http://www.hojokoboston.com/menus
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Dining Options
Bar Service, Delivery
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Brian Nixon - 6.5
"The okonomiyaki (v1. 1) with pork belly, kimchi, shrimp, and cheese is fantastic. Don't know how long it'll stay on the menu until v1.2 presumably brings some different ingredients."
Chris E - 7.1
"Try sweet potato roll... very delicious!"
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"Love the old style park and the area around the park is great. Definitely recommend a day at the the park."
Craig Garwood - 8.6
"If you visit here during Baseball season, they have a $5 menu that is available between first and last pitch. It's a limited menu, but everything's $5 or less. Tasty, and worth every penny!"
Rob Sheppard - 8.6
"duck cassoulet, the carpet bagger, and the sticky toffee pudding are all things you'll want again and again. also the cherry cobbler cocktail."
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