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An intimate experience within Hojoko, THe Groove riffs on the heritage of Fenway and introduces the underground scene of Japanese vinyl bars.

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HELLO KITTY CAVIAR SERVICE

Soba waffles, miso-maple syrup, wasabi tobiko, whipped crème fraîche, green onion. SERVED BY THE GRAM: Smoked Trout Roe Island Creek White Sturgeon Caviar

SOUND BITES

  • Edamame Agebitashi

    warm dashi broth

    $5

  • Hamachi Sashimi Stick

    cucumber, jalapeño, shiso, ponzu, sesame

    $8

  • Tuna Tataki

    smoked chile ponzu, shaved sweet onion, kaiware

    $10

  • Robata Grilled Salmon Kushiyaki

    wasabi-ginger vinaigrette, shiso salsa verde, yuzu pickled onion

    $7

  • Panko Fried Shrimp

    crispy head-on prawns, dashi pickle tartar sauce

    $8

  • Kimcheezey Fries

    dashi queso sauce, hojoko kimchi, green onion, sesame

    $8

  • Hamachos

    torched hamachi, nori dusted corn tortilla chips, avocado crema, dashi queso sauce, pickled chile, shiso slaw

    $10

HANDWICHES

  • Karaage Fried Chicken

    soy-ginger marinade, yuzu kosho aioli, dashi pickles

    $7

  • Short Rib Katsu

    chasu braised beef short ribs, miso-truffle aioli, yuzu pickled onion relish

    $8

COCKTAILS

  • Haku Vodka Highball

    cucumber, musk melon, soda

    $12

  • Pierre Ferrand Amber Highball

    cognac, pineau de chanteres, bitters, soda

    $12

  • Roku Gin Highball

    bittersweet muscat vermouth, yuzu, soda

    $12

  • Old Fashioned

    nikka from the barrel, okinawa black sugar, green tea, bitters, big rock

    $25

BEERS

  • Echigo Koshihikari Lager

    $10

  • Hitachino Red Rice Ale

    $10

  • Coedo Marihana IPA

    $10

  • Hitachino Saison Du Japan

    $13

WINES WE DIG

  • Jean Bourdy Cremant Du Jura

    by the gl/btl

    $13

    $48

  • RIjckaert Arbois Chardonnay

    by the gl/btl

    $13

    $44

  • Tissot Arbois Rouge Sans Souffre

    by the gl/btl

    $15

    $55

  • NV Champagne J Lassalle

    750ml

    $110

  • Huré Freres Brut Rose Champagne L'Insouciance

    750mL

    $130

  • NV Larmandier Bernier Longitude

    1.5L

    $375

  • 2008 Luis Roederer Cristal

    750mL

    $650

SAKE

  • Hoyo Farmer's Daughter Junmai

    by the gl/btl

    $10

    $70

  • Tedorigawa Lady Luck Daiginjo

    by the gl/btl

    $16

    $112

  • Dewasansan Green Ridge

    300mL

    $40

  • Kakkaisan Eight Peaks Tokubetsu Junmai Daiginjo

    300mL

    $50

  • Kubota Junmai

    720mL

    $100

WHISKY

  • Nikka From The Barrel

    by the ounce

    $12

  • Kurayoshi

    by the ounce

    $15

  • Cream of Kentucky

    by the ounce

    $20

  • Highland Park 18

    by the ounce

    $20

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    • SUSHI & SASHIMI

    • Salmon Sashimi

      dashi vinaigrette, serrano, sesame, lime

      $9

    • Hamachi Sashimi

      white soy-yuzu, spicy ponzu, sesame, herb salad

      $12

    • Crispy Nori Taco

      bigeye tuna, aji amarillo vinaigrette, yuzu pickled onion, avocado, cucumber

      $10

    • Lazy Bones Handrolls

      roll your own handrolls, served on a lazy susan! rack of big eye tuna ribs, served with sushi rice, avocado, cucumber, shiso, nori, scallion, tempura bits, spicy mayo, sesame sauce, ponzu, ginger, wasabi, lemons

      $60

    • Spicy Tuna

      pickled thai chiles, cucumber, kewpie, tempura bits

      $12

    • Spicy Salmon

      smoked oaxacan pasilla chile kewpie

      $12

    • Snow Crab California

      avocado, cucumber, kewpie tobiko

      $16

    • Shiitake Mushroom Tempura

      truffle salsa, moromi, fried garlic, truffle froth

      $18

    • Wasabi Roulette

      hamachi, shiso, one piece super wasabi, side of horchata in a baby bottle

      $18

    ROBATA GRILL

    • Lamb Shoulder

      toasted cumin-chile rub

      $6

    • Hamachi Kama

      hamachi collar, ponzu, spicy daikon, green onion, lemon

      MARKET

    • Chicken Tails

      black truffle salt

      $5

    • Chicken Wings

      miso tare, lime

      $7

    • Ume Shiso Chicken

      koji chicken thigh, onion, tare, umeboshi

      $7

    • Tsukune Chicken Meatball

      red miso, egg yolk, ponzu

      $8

    SANDOS

    • Spicy Tuna Burger

      seared big-eye tuna, avocado, kabayaki, spicy mayo, sprouts, fries

      $21

    • Hojoko Cheeseburger

      chuck + wagyu short rib, american cheese, dashi pickles, red onion, special sauce, fries

      $18

    • Doggzilla

      bacon-wrapped smoky hot dog, pickled jalapeno, american cheese, kabayaki sauce, bonito flakes, fries

      $14

    • Sea Dog

      charcoal-grilled, kimchi relish, kabayaki, pork tallow, bonito flakes

      $22

    SMALL PLATES

    • Pork + Shrimp Potstickers

      miso spicy dipping sauce

      $10

    • Brains on Crack

      crispy calves brains, hojoko xo butter, lemon zest, bonito flakes

      $8

    • Tofu Tempura

      crispy silken tofu, chanterelle mushrooms, warm dashi broth

      $14

    • Glazed Japanese Eggplant

      red miso dengaku, lemon zest

      $8

    • Shrimp Toast

      Japanese milk bread, kabayaki, truffle kewpie, lemon

      $12

    • Crispy Chicken Wings

      buttermilk brined, choice of: garlic soy or gochujang sauce

      $12

    • Okonomiyaki

      Nueske’s bacon, taleggio, shishitos, corn, Hojoko honkytonk sauce, ao nori, truffle kewpie, bonito flakes

      $12

    • Karaage Fried Chicken

      ginger soy marinated chicken thighs, lemon

      3 Pieces $8

      7 Pieces $16

    • Kimchi Fried Rice

      tiger shrimp, neuskes bacon, fried egg, nori, scallion ginger oil, gochujang

      $20

    BOWLS

    • Sashimi Rice Bowl

      sashimi selection, cucumber, ikura, tobiko, tamago, spicy ponzu

      $21

    • Japanese Curry Chicken Katsu

      crispy chicken, potatoes, steamed rice, pickles

      $18

      Add shredded mozzarella $2

    • Funky Chicken Ramen

      48 hour chicken broth, soy egg, menma, robata grilled koji chicken

      $17

      Make it Spicy: side of fermented chile relish $1

    • Spicy Miso Ramen

      48 hour chicken broth, hatcho miso, spicy pork, corn tempura, menma, soy egg

      $17

    SIDES

    • Fries

      $5

    • Premium Black Edamame

      $5

    • Tsukemono

      seasonal pickles

      $6

    • Miso Soup

      wakame, tofu, shiitake, scallion

      $6

    Midnight Munchies

    • Miso Soup

      wakame, tofu, shiitake, scallion

      $6

    • Premium Black Edamame

      sea salt

      $5

    • Chicken Wings

      buttermilk brined, choice of sauce: garlic soy sauce or gochujang

      $12

    • Karaage Fried Chicken

      soy-ginger marinated, lemon wedge

      $8

    • Spicy Tuna Roll

      pickled thai chiles, shiso, tempura bits, scallions

      $12

    • Snow Crab California Roll

      avocado, cucumber, kewpie tobiko

      $16

    • Funky Chicken Ramen

      48 hour chicken broth, soy egg, menma, koji chicken thigh

      $17

      add spicy $1

    • Hojoko Cheeseburger

      chuck + wagyu short rib, american cheese, dashi pickles, red onion, special sauce

      $18

    • Fries

      fine sea salt

      $5

    • DOGGZILLA

      american cheese + jalapeno stuffed hot dog, bacon, kabayaki, bonito

      $14

    Japanese Whisky

    1.5 Oz

    • Shinshu Iwai

      $10

    • Shinsu Iwai Tradition

      $14

    • Suntory Whisky Toki

      $10

    • Hibiki Harmony

      $15

    • Hakushu Single Malt 12 year

      $20

    • Hakushu Single Malt 18 year

      $50

    • Yamazaki Single Malt 12 year

      $18

    • Yamazaki Single Malt 18 year

      $50

    • Nikka Coffey Grain

      $15

    • Nikka Coffey Malt

      $15

    • Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt

      $15

    • Nikka From The Barrel

      $18

    • Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt

      $18

    • Nikka Yoichi Single Malt

      $18

    • Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17 years

      $40

    • Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 21 years

      $50

    • Chichibu 'On the Way'

      $50

    • Chichibu 'The Floor Malted'

      $50

    • Chichibu 'The Peated'

      $55

    • Mars Komagatake Rindo Single Malt

      $18

    • Akashi White Oak Single Malt

      $18

    • Akashi White Oak Sherry Cask Single Malt

      $45

    COCKTAILS

    • TOKYO TEA

      cabrito tequila, lemon, bittered midori, green tea

      $12

    • MAI TAI

      jamaican and agricole rums, lime, curacao, almond, sesame

      $12

    • FUNAFUTI

      bounty rum, hojoko dark rum blend, lime, cherry, pomegranate

      $12

    • 5, 6, 7, 8

      prairie organic vodka, violette, lemon, mango foam

      $12

    • DAHK 'N STORMY

      hojoko spiced rum blend, allspice, ginger, lime

      $12

    • SATURN

      citadelle gin, lemon, passion fruit, falernum, almond

      $12

    • RELAXING TIMES HIGHBALL

      suntory toki japanese whisky, blueberry, cardamom, soda

      $12

    • PK NEGRONI

      beefeater gin, campari, sweet vermouth, pineapple, coconut

      $12

    • GOMOKU

      arette blanco tequila, rumbar silver, coconut, passionfruit, honey, lime, campari

      $12

    • NYC --> TKO

      iwai japanese whisky, bonded bourbon, lemon, sugar, egg white, plum wine

      $12

    • RABA RABA

      citadelle gin, shiso, lime, ginger

      $12

    • SAKURA

      rye whiskey, vermouth, cherry

      $12

    • HONE

      rye whiskey, lemon, red yuzu kosho

      $12

    • RINGO HEIHO

      foie gras suntory toki japanese whisky, bonded applejack, vermouth, benedictine, bitters

      $15

    BOMBS AWAY

    • SAKE BOMB!

      SAKE & BEER

      $8

    • IRISH WHISKEY & CUCUMBER SHRUB SODA

      $10

    • TEQUILA & PINEAPPLE SHRUB SODA

      $10

    • COCONUT CAMPARI & MEXICAN FANTA

      $10

    FROZEN

    • JAPANESE CAUCASIAN

      reyka vodka, cold brew coffee, allen's coffee brandy, condensed milk

      $12

    • PIÑA COLADA

      plantation barbados rum, wray & nephew overproof rum, pineapple, coconut, fluff

      $12

    FOR THE BAND

    • SCORPION BOWL FOR 2

      privateer silver rum, brandy, orange, lemon, raspberry, apricot

      $28

    • FOR PARTIES OF 4 OR MORE, NO EXCEPTIONS...SORRY HALL AND OATES

    • JASPER'S RUM PUNCH

      wray & nephew overproof rum, lime, sugar, nutmeg, amaro, angostura

      $75

    • ROYAL WAIOLI PUNCH

      plantation O.F.T.D., plantation barbados rum, guava, lemon, pineapple, cherry, almond, coconut, angostura bitters, champagne

      $95

    COCKTAILS

    • TOKYO TEA

      cabrito tequila, lemon, bittered midori, green tea

      $12

    • MAI TAI

      jamaican and agricole rums, lime, curacao, almond, sesame

      $12

    • FUNAFUTI

      bounty rum, hojoko dark rum blend, lime, cherry, pomegranate

      $12

    • 5, 6, 7, 8

      prairie organic vodka, violette, lemon, mango foam

      $12

    • DAHK 'N STORMY

      hojoko spiced rum blend, allspice, ginger, lime

      $12

    • SATURN

      citadelle gin, lemon, passion fruit, falernum, almond

      $12

    • RELAXING TIMES HIGHBALL

      suntory toki japanese whisky, blueberry, cardamom, soda

      $12

    • PK NEGRONI

      beefeater gin, campari, sweet vermouth, pineapple, coconut

      $12

    • GOMOKU

      arette blanco tequila, rumbar silver, coconut, passionfruit, honey, lime, campari

      $12

    • NYC --> TKO

      iwai japanese whisky, bonded bourbon, lemon, sugar, egg white, plum wine

      $12

    • RABA RABA

      citadelle gin, shiso, lime, ginger

      $12

    • SAKURA

      rye whiskey, vermouth, cherry

      $12

    • HONE

      rye whiskey, lemon, red yuzu kosho

      $12

    • RINGO HEIHO

      foie gras suntory toki japanese whisky, bonded applejack, vermouth, benedictine, bitters

      $15

    BOMBS AWAY

    • SAKE BOMB!

      SAKE & BEER

      $8

    • IRISH WHISKEY & CUCUMBER SHRUB SODA

      $10

    • TEQUILA & PINEAPPLE SHRUB SODA

      $10

    • COCONUT CAMPARI & MEXICAN FANTA

      $10

    CUPS

    • MIYOZAKURA

      smooth, super duper dry

    • KAIKA 'SANOMARU' JUNMAI

      dry, crisp, clean

    • OZEKI 'ONE CUP' JUNMAI

      The OG sake cup

    • OTOKOYAMA KIMOTO JUNMAI

      silky, gentle, mild fruit

    • YUKI OTOKO 'SNOW YETI' HONJOZO

      dry, light, apple blossoms

    • CHIYOMUSUBI 'KITARO' JUNMAI GINJO

      honeydew melon, grassy

    • JOTO 'GRAFFITI CUP' HONJOZO

      green grapes, watermelon

    • OTOKOYAMA FUTSU-SHU AOMORI

      almond, coconut

    • AMABUKI ICHIGO (STRAWBERRY) JUNMAI GINJO

      rich, honey, ripe strawberries

    • OHMINE JUNMAI

      creamy, clean

    • AMABUKI HIMAWARI (SUNFLOWER) JUNMAI GINJO

      crisp wildflowers, salty, anise

    • KIKUSUI 'KARAKUCHI' JUNMAI

      salted caramel apple

    • KUNIZAKARI NIGORI

      classic rice, creamy, lightly sweet

    • SHUNNOTEN 'FISHERMAN' JUNMAI

      traditional, rice forward

    • KIKUMASAMUNE 'TARU' CEDAR JUNMAI

      cedar, warm spice, white currant

    • CHIYOMUSUBI 'NEZUMI OTOKO' JUNMAI GINJO

      funky, earthy

    • AKISHIKA 'BAMBI' JUNMAI

      floral, big body

    • KIKUSUI BLACK

      dark berry, melon rind, funk

    • IZEKO SPARKLING PEACH JELLY SAKE

      peach ring candies

    BOTTLES

    • TAKA NOBLE ARROW TOKUBETSU JUNMAI

      melon, mint, mineral driven

    • TENSEI 'ENDLESS SUMMER' TOKUBESTU HONJOZO

      salty beach melon

    • AMA NO TO TOKUBETSU JUNMAI

      floral herbs, spicy blackberry

    • SOTO JUNMAI DAIGINJO

      full body, elegant

    • KIKUSUI JUNMAI 1.8L

    • DASSAI 50 JUNMAI DAIGINJO

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