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Google
9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
MediterraneanBoston$$
CAVA
Let me be honest about what this is: a walk-the-line bowl shop on Boylston, not a room you linger in.
date night
1810 reviews
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Hojoko
Hojoko is one of the best japanese restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Back Bay.
Hojoko is a japanese pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Rating (Google) 8.4
1,093 reviews
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8.4
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Based on 1093 reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Price and pace
More of a night out
Neighborhood
Back Bay · 1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Price
More of a night out
Google rating
8.4 from 1,093 reviews
Address
Back Bay | 1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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What makes Hojoko worth the move
Hojoko looks like a good night-out option in Back Bay in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,093 Google reviews.
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8.4 from 1,093 Google reviews
Best for
date night and cocktail
Style
Japanese in Back Bay
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More of a night out
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Google rating: 8.4 from 1,093 reviews
Price point: $$$
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8.4 from 1,093 reviews
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For now, Hojoko holds a 8.4 rating across 1,093 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
- Price
- $$$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 8.4 (1,093 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Neighborhood
- Back Bay
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Hojoko serve?
Hojoko is a Japanese restaurant located in Back Bay, Boston. Hojoko is a japanese pick in Back Bay in Boston when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
What is Hojoko best for?
Hojoko is best for cocktail, date night. Hojoko looks like a good night-out option in Back Bay in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,093 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Hojoko?
Hojoko is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 8.4 from 1,093 reviews
Is Hojoko worth visiting?
Hojoko holds a 8.4 Google rating from 1,093 reviews. Hojoko looks like a good night-out option in Back Bay in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,093 Google reviews.
Where is Hojoko located?
Hojoko is located at 1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Hojoko good for a date night?
Yes — Hojoko is tagged for date night dining. Hojoko looks like a good night-out option in Back Bay in Boston because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 1,093 Google reviews.
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