Hojoko

Hojoko serves Japanese tavern food beside the Verb Hotel, with a menu that leaves plenty of room between a sushi dinner and a burger. You might start with hamachi sashimi or a shiitake mushroom tempura roll, then move to chicken ramen, karaage or the wagyu cheeseburger with dashi pickles. The Wasabi Roulette roll makes one piece substantially hotter than the others, so read that description before sharing.

Cocktails, sake and Japanese-inspired drinks are part of the draw, and the restaurant’s rock-and-roll theme fits its hotel neighbor. It’s a lively meal near Fenway Park, with enough cooked food to accommodate someone who doesn’t want raw fish. Check the separate brunch and late-night menus when booking; the all-day selection isn’t a promise that every dish is available at every hour.