Hojo's Japanese Cuisine in Charlottetown

119 Kent St #290, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1N3, Canada

★★★★★
(246 reviews)
Categories: Japanese restaurant Ramen restaurant Restaurant Sushi restaurant

About

Hojo’s Japanese Cuisine offers an unparalleled dining experience showcasing authentic Japanese cuisine prepared using only the best ingredients. Their award-winning chefs are masters of Japanese cuisine: Masashi Katsuki, Yoshihisa Takashima, and Eisuke Koyama. In the Japanese tradition, Hojo’s is committed to providing exceptional hospitality, also known as omotenashi. Hojo’s also has a no tipping policy, preferring to take full responsibility for properly paying its staff as is the Japanese custom.

Website
hojosjapanese.com
Address
119 Kent St #290, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1N3, Canada
Plus Code
6VPC+7F Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Sunday
4:30–8 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12–2 PM – 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12–2 PM – 4:30–8 PM
Friday
12–2 PM – 4:30–8:30 PM
Saturday
Closed

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
246 reviews

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atmosphere (20) price (17) pork (11) miso ramen (10) broth (9) tempura (9) ipad (6) vegan (5) system (5) plate (5)
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★★
September 14, 2024

The problem is very poor service. The claimed they ran out of Chirashi (impossible at a sushi restaurant), then admitted they can make it. It took 35 min for it to arrive. When it came the quantity of fish was a joke, tiny pieces of shaved fish, and the slices so poorly done it is pathetic. The drinks menu extreme limited for both sake and wine. Tempura and karage were fine. Terrible service sums up experience

★★★★★
September 11, 2024

The Ambience is Great,,the Service is 2 thumbs up with amazing people..and ofcourse the food is great and delicious,Ramens are the Best in town.appetizers like tempura and squid.and the dessert blueberry Cheesecake and the green tea cheesecake🙂❤️❤️ this place is Highly recommended💪🙂

★★★★★
August 27, 2024

Best Japanese cuisine on the island, delicious ramen with excellent service. Extremely recommended.

★★★★★
August 27, 2024

Beautiful restaurant. Very quiet when we came for Sunday lunch. Orders are placed on the ipad, very easy to use and you can see the ingredients, pictures and can also leave notes and add-ons. Food came out quickly. Love their broth. Even for vegan version the broth is very flavorful and aromatic. Bowl looks small but the portion is quite large. Love it ! Definitely recommend!

★★★★★
June 26, 2023

Hojo's is a great spot to hit up if you're looking for some comfort food, whether it's for lunch or dinner. They can be pretty busy on popular nights (Friday especially) so you may want to consider booking a table in advance. Their vegan ramen is so good and flavorful. I also recommend the vegan gyoza - it comes with a light soy dipping sauce with some spice seasoning in it. All their vegetarian rolls are also delicious! Love that all ordering is done directly from an iPad - helps both you and the staff know exactly what dish and toppings you'd like, and gives you the option to order more on-demand. Their food is a bit on the pricier side, however it's not without justification - all their ingredients are super fresh, and they assure you that their staff is paid a fair living wage (they previously wouldn't even accept tips as this is traditional in Japan). Worth the extra cost if you want an authentic, hearty meal.

★★★★
May 17, 2023

The food was great and the service was amazing. The portion was pretty small for its price but considering the location was downtown, it'a understandable. An interesting fact: Every table was given a tablet that had all the features for ordering food, calling for services, paying the bill, etc. It's convenient and high-tech, so I was impressed.

★★★★
March 21, 2021

Update: their ramen is still not recommended but seafood dish like sushi, sashimi, and nigiri is top notch in town! A satisfied and pleasant experience. Mid-range & authentic Japanese restaurant in town. Professional & well trained staff in a warm atmosphere. I really like the smart ordering system. Food quality is good, I like the roll more than the ramen because the soup tastes a little bit bitter to me. Will be back another time to try other dishes.

★★★★★
May 19, 2019

Very good experience, rarely a restaurant in charlottetown have this morden environment. The best Japanese restaurant in Charlottetown, simple but delicate. Ramen and miso soup are a little bit salty. But overall a great place to come.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Its very good for

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

One of our favorite places for dinner. Very consistent.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

A little pricey but food is thoughtfully made with high quality and standards.I can t even count the number of times I dine in.It is absolutely worthy to write a formal and kind rating. Food recommendations: Shoyu Ramen (broth is amazingly flavored and not overly seasoned), Hamachi nigiri (a must try for sushi lover), rolls are All-stars Only advice for Hojo: Ramen are over seasoned sometimes. Gyoza is always less seasoned.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

My experience at Hojo s was one of a kind. My day had already started off terribly along with the unbearable hot and humid weather. In consequence, I was very sensitive and dejected. My sister wanted to treat me out but I was in no mood for food. I just wanted to stay home and relax however, she had kept insisting we go out. Even though the weather was boiling hot, I had felt like ramen. So off we went to Hojo s!! Immediately as I entered, a warm and kind atmosphere welcomed me. The interior was beautiful and not too crowded, I wasn t overwhelmed by the decorations or staff. The hostess had sat me down to a table right near the window. I was in awed by the ceiling and the iPad sitting at my table. I had ordered ramen as I had planned and so did my sister. It was wonderful and smooth. Something I had needed for a while. The food had great presentation and the server was great too. I could tell she was sincere with her care towards our table. The food just kept on getting better along with the service. Through out the evening, my mood had changed from glum to blissful. Who would have known that great service, atmosphere and food could change someone s mood so quick!? Haha Nevertheless, my experience with Hojo s had left me with a great impression and a good souvenir. I ll be back again, Hojo s! Till next time.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

very good dinning experience! Love the food here :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Very nice Japanese restaurant, which feels as authentic as can be on this side of the globe. Lovely atmosphere and great service. Will definitely come back next time were in PEI. thank you very much!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

I love summer roll and hot sake. Especially the pork ramen due to cloudy weather. Little louder talks going on or may be sake effects Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs

★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

It tastes like youre eating in a crowd. Apparently the owner is Japanese... Well, I guess its relatively authentic in Canada.

Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Poor quality, overpriced, and a hands-off approach to service makes this place a Must Miss!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Delicious Japanese food and great service. Recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Visiting from Calgary, AB and this was our first stop as we had some time downtown. The tables were nice and spaced out which was great as we had some luggage with us, which gave us a perfect spot to put our bags. We are big ramen fans back home and had a great experience at Hojo s, and totally on par with what we are used to. Super yummy ramens with rich and flavourful broths. We tried the Vegan Tan Tan and the Spicy Miso ramen and we loved them. Both perfectly hot with simple, but fresh toppings. We may stop in again before we head back home to Calgary! Would love to try the other ramens as all of them sound so yummy! Great spot! Vegetarian options: They have plenty of vegan ramens to choose from, and I m sure other options throughout the rest of the menu as well.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Food was great, everything is ordered via iPad and the food comes out shortly after. Ramen was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

This place is a 10. Every dish ive had here has been a work of culinary art, the staff is very friendly and the usage of tablets for ordering makes service fast and uncomplicated. The dining room itself is calm and comfortable and i cannot give the overall experience enough praise. If you like ramen there is no better place in all of PEI i promise you! Vegetarian options: Creative, hot and delicious Parking: Parking out front can be difficult with the traffic but there are usually spots and not that expensive Wheelchair accessibility: You will have to enter via the connected mall. The main entrance from the street is quite a steep set of stairs

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Great food great staff great time

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

I had a very good time dinning at Hojo s restaurant, the servers were very kind, the beauty of the restaurant and very tasty food. I felt in Japan. I hope come back soon.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Fresh Food, Great Taste, Friendly Staff and Inviting Atmosphere

★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

The food was okay. I love how beautiful the atmosphere is and the staff is very friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great place to take a large group

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Great selection of rolls! Cute location too

December 21, 2023

Ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen today. I took one sip of broth and one bite of the pork and was disgusted, so I got up and left with out paying. No way I m paying or eating trash like that. It s a disgrace to Japanese people and culture.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food was great, the service excellent, we were very hungry and the food was delivered very fast. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food is absolutely delicious (I couldnt take any pictures because Id rather enjoy what I am eating), I strongly recommend dynamite sushi, you wont feel disappointed. Lastly, staff is so friendly, and courteous. I wish I could give you more stars. Kudos to the kitchen staff!

December 21, 2023

The service and atmosphere is great, but paying $25 for just six small pieces of eel and half a bowl of rice is ridiculous. I was only half full after eating the meal. Definitely avoid ordering Unagi Donburi if youre starving or youll be utmost disappointed

★★
December 21, 2023

Real shame that the food was not up to the standard the first time I went. Soggy batter and over powering fish flavors plus only 2 tiny slices of pork in main dish. Super friendly waitresses and clean ans attractive restaurant but...

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Respectful and fast service. Food is high quality. Pork Tan Tan is the best ramen I have had. Its perfectly balanced and the gyoza are the best dumplings I have ever had. Also great are tonkotsu ramen, katsudon and baked seafood roll.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Pretty tasty food but the portions are tiny for how much you are paying. The vegan ramen is amazing! The atmosphere is cute cozy, and elevated. Service is a bit slow though

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Peaceful atmosphere & good food & decent prices & kind service make this place a good discovery.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Today was our first time visiting this establishment and I have to say the food was amazing. Service was top notch and a great atmosphere. I had the chicken ramen and the portion was huge. We were so pleased with the taste of everything and we will definitely be returning again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Have been going here for years, very good sushi and ramen. Very fresh. I like the tablet/ipad menus for ordering. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Vegetarian options: Vegan Sushi rolls, and vegan ramen Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator in the mall to go up to second floor where Hojos is located

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Its been a while since I last had Japanese food, but it was really delicious. The kids ate the katsudon deliciously. The miso ramen is also spicy and great! The tonkotsu ramen was also extremely delicious. There are many fake restaurants that claim to be Japanese food, but this one is real Japanese food and is definitely delicious, so I highly recommend it. Kid-friendliness: It was great to have katsudon (katsudon) that kids could eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I had the salmon sashimi, spicy tuna roll and the spicy miso ramen (I was hungry lol). I was not disappointed. No pictures were taken or are required. I will note that this reataurant uses a tablet system to order once seated. Very efficient, especially for getting drinks. Although it was never hard to talk to a human about my order.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

perfect place for a japanese cuisine.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It was ok. Its pretty pricey. I will go back and try their elusive ramen. They have a sign outside the restaurant but limited ramen on the menu so I forgot to ask for it .

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best Japanese food in Charlottetown, you will find delicious ramen and amazing sushi!! Professional service and waitress is excellent.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Awesome!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

absolutely wonderful place!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice atmosphere, attentive staff. Staff confused us with the explanation of how the electronic order system works. Food was okay but not worth the cost. A little disappointing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Love ordering their frozen Tonkatsu ramen to go. Very friendly staff, and the absolute best ramen you can get in Charlottetown, hands down! Always hits the spot, especially on a chilly day. Thanks for being awesome!

December 21, 2022

Gyoza was burnt, sent it back for new ones and the new ones were extremely greasy. Got Ramen and it was extremely salty wasn t edible. Salmon roll was not good either .. won t be going back

December 21, 2022

Frustrating lunch take-away experience When I came to the shop and said order take away. The staff gave me the menu and I ordered lunch ramen which price at $11. But the bill said $18!!!! I asked the staff whats the reason, he said the price for dine in. and the ramen charged $18 with bigger portion. I told him that I dont need any bigger portion but lunch ramen portion. He said no such option. But day 1, he showed me the lunch menu and never said that no applicable!! What a frustrating lunch experience I had!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food is good. But a bit pricy. Expect to pay 16-18$ for ramen. 30$+ for sushi. Very spacious. Atmosphere is decently post modern with an oriental touch. Parking is public. No disability ramp. Quiet, atmospherics. Not the best place for larger family gathering and more like an anniversary getaway.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

My wife and I came into town today after a long drive from Ottawa, to Riviere du Loup and then finally PEI. Upon arrival we searched out all 3 of the best sushi restaurant and although they all had great ratings. I went with Hojos Japanese Cusine simply on instinct. My instinct has never steered me wrong and it was right on point with the selection of this particular sushi restaurant. Some restaurant gives you a mouth full of rice and calls it sushi? This was not the case here the sushi was light, well prepared, and tasty. I am in town for another 3 days and will have to try another sushi restaurant but so far Hojos has my vote for the best sushi, not just in Charlotte Town but Hojos sushi rivals some of the best I have had through all my travels. If I could give 6 stars I would but as it stands 5 , is all I can give.

December 21, 2022

Quality had dropped severely over the years.

December 21, 2022

Was a frequent customer at Hojos. But todays service was absolutely an eye opener. The iPad system have some glitch That all pics cant show and review orders are not available. Which is understandable stuff like this happens. But when I was asking for help to place a order manually the head server grabbed the iPad away and ask me what I ordered. And I ordered like a dozen items with a lot of add ons. He just expect us to remember that all. Dont Even mention all their items are in Japanese name. How can someone just remember every single name of those stuff?? I told him I cant remember everything I ordered Ill need some reference and he refuse to give me back the iPad just rudely walked away. That was the rudest server Ive ever seen. Hojos should be ashamed that this kind of person was their head server.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

This is the best, freshest, most delicious sushi burrito I have ever had. A work of art. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Super fast service and super great food!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

We really enjoyed our experience at Hojo s. The food was amazing and the staff very lovely. Thank you

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Ridiculously delicious. Imo it s the best spot for Japanese cuisine.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

If you re thinking of going, please do it! I wish I could put 10 stars. Everything was perfect! The service is amazing, I literally waited like 5 minutes between drinks, appetizers and foods, and the taste is just outta this world.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This is the best Japanese restaurant in Charlottetown. My kids love it too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Everything was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very fresh sashimi. Great service. Amazing experience all round.

★★★★
December 21, 2022

Really good quality food and beautiful atmosphere. The sushi, sashimi, and calamari tempura were all top notch. Id probably steer clear from the ramen again- the spicy miso ramen didnt have a hint of spice to it and fell kind of flat for flavour but otherwise the meal was great. Lovely service from all of the staff as well.

★★★
December 21, 2022

Really good sushi and an amazing atmosphere. My major complaint however is the wait staff, specifically the local hires. They are often extremely social to the point of badgering. I have left on more than one occasion feeling socially exhausted after being unable to carry a conversation with my sister or eat without the wait staff coming to chat. At one point I was using my phone and the wait staff came to talk about how grammable their food was. Im all for social wait staff, but this was a lot. Never encountered this at another restaurant ever. tl;dr: Good sushi and great atmosphere if youre willing to pay a little more than the local market average, but the wait staff can be a lot sometimes. Also some of the deserts are a bit overpriced imo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Amazing Ramen and best Sushi in Charlottetown .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great food, service was excellent. Im torn on whether I like the iPad ordering or not. Works great for one bill and one person ordering a selection of items though! Could use a feature to split up items into groups.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Really Japaness food. It tastys as same as in Japan.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

As restrictions have been lifted and customers have come back, theyve restored items to their lunch menu.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The BEST sushi and ramen on the island. Have tired multiple items on their menu and all have been amazing. Pricier then some of the other sushi places nearby but well worth the extra dollars, by far. Cant recommend it enough. Vegan miso Ramen is our favorite so far!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Best vegan ramen i had in atlantic canada. Must try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Very good!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Good food here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Very delicious food and drinks

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Tried a few vegetarian options Sushi was alright, unfortunately didn t like the tempura at all Too big and not the best choice of vegetables

★★
December 21, 2021

Very average ramen. The noodles are not ramen noodles and broth is salty and oily. Sashimi and sushi rolls are better than the ramen for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great atmosphere some of the best sushi and noodles I ever had

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good quality food at cheaper prices. Very good work recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Refined and tasty cuisine. Very good service and reasonable prices. The only downside is the lack of access for disabled people and the background music which is not at all suited to the place (rock music).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We made our reservation late, with only 1 hour to go before closing, but they graciously took us anyway - when another similar themed restaurant would not. The staff were extremely helpful in getting us familiar with the ordering system on the tablet. We had sashimi that was to die for: the tuna, the scallops, the mackerel, the prawn, the handrolls, the miso soup, even the green tea was of highest quality. One of the best sushi experiences Ive had in a long time, and Ive been around. If you are looking for low budget run-of-the-mill sushi, this is not the place for you - the prices are quite reasonable when considering the high quality of what they put on your plate. !!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Nice environment, excellent Japanese food and friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Ramen was amazing as always!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Excellent service and food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Wonderful staff, fresh food, and beautiful decor. You couldnt ask much more from a dining establishment. CELIAC SAFE

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Incredible food and atmosphere- we ordered the fire roll, vegan gyoza and the albacore tuna nigiri. All was very fresh tasting and flavourful and the food came out at a great pace. We also ordered the vegan ramen and the spicy miso ramen and both were incredible! Would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for Japanese food in Charlottetown!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Best sushi I ve ever had, the rolls were fantastic but the local tuna nigiri put it well above anywhere I ve ever been in Canada or Europe. As good as the sushi was the spicy miso ramen definitely stood out as the star. 100% would recommend to anyone travelling to PEI or Atlantic Canada. This is a must stop spot.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

First off I will say this. The food here is fantastic, if you want authentic Japanese ramen and sushi its second to none. However. I was very unimpressed with the service. My sister and I went here around 6pm and it was not overly busy. Only 4 tables or so that sat about 2 people at each. We placed our orders and my ramen came out after about 10 minutes. However, my sisters plate of sushi was nowhere to be found. 20 minutes go by after I get my ramen and still nothing. So I ask a waitress and she said it would be out shortly. Now 30 minutes go by, the whole time I have been waiting to eat my ramen until my sister gets her food. Its cold now. 45 minutes go by and I was about to request the bill, we where both pretty annoyed at this point. Just then her order of sushi appeared. Almost a whole hour went by before her food reached the table. I asked what took so long and they would not give me an answer. And when the bill came I was pretty shocked that they still charged us full price. I still am unsure how a single plate of sushi in a half empty restaurant took that long.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Nice place with friendly staff and good food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing food and experience! Definitely a must try in Charlottetown

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Awesome food had the Ramen soup too good

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing food, amazing service, really nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Oh my God! This broken island actually has such delicious Japanese food! I love sushi ramen, pork cutlet rice, fried chicken rice!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I had a very good experience, the ramen was very good despite all of the negativity surrounding it. Seriously probably the best thing on their menu.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great, fancy place with friendly staff and very convenient when it comes to ordering things on the menu, especially because they give you a tablet to order anything you want. For someone who feels shy talking to servers when ordering, it is awesome. The sushi is the best I have ever tasted, I just wish it would come with ginger on the side. I have tried the ramen and udon here and I must say it doesnt taste the freshest. If you take a vegetarian one its very good, but any of the ones with meat have a very strong taste of old meat, and so it isnt very pleasant. This doesnt mean the meat is rotten, its just most likely frozen. Overall great place for quality sushi, and decent price for what you get. It is about $1 every sushi, but its going to be the best youll ever have. I can recommend the salmon rolls and the vegan miso ramen.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Everything you could want in a Japanese restaurant. Wìll be going there every time I go to Charlottetown.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Go here whenever in town! Great food and tons of selection of Japanese cuisine all well done. Ordering is done with an iPad which is fun and easy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Shared a wonderful bowl of soup (with extra side of noodles) with my daughter for lunch. So tasty. The pork was superior (needs more!). Note that they close after lunch and reopen for dinner. Casual to formal environment with professional service. Good for a date night...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Absolutely excellent food. Some of the best in Charlottetown. Classy venue and friendly service. Price point is on the higher end but relative to the rest of Charlottetowns offerings, its very good value for money. Highly recommended.

★★★
December 21, 2020

Baked seafood roll. Order that. Tempura and ramen average. The cheap sake is smooth and sweet, good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Right now the most authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine place in Charlottetown.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Amazing food and amazing service! Cant wait to go again!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Friendly service and nice layout. The food was pretty good and came as expected. The general entrance is up a flight of stairs, but I believe it would be wheelchair accessible due to the mall entrance. A downside to this spot is the washrooms being outside the restaurant and down the hall. Its basically just the building washroom. For the vibe theyre going for, its kind of odd. The only other off thing was the tempura veg- the sweet potato really wasnt cooked. Not the end of the world but odd. Overall pretty good and good for a group. We had lots of dishes and they all came out in a timely matter.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Most amazing Japanese food Ive ever eaten. Staff are amazing, flavors are clean and every dish Ive eaten has been a winner. Their raw offerings in particular are perhaps the best Ive ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Loved the concept of ordering through tablet. Amazing staff, very helpful,good recommendations on food. Orders came in less than 10 minutes. Everything was very fresh. Would definitely come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Settled on a second floor of a quite mall, but it features excellent food and great service. It is also a no-tipping establishment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Hojos Japanese Cuisine is remarkable as when you first enter the restaurant, you will be amazed by its classy decor and dining room layout and delicious food. The stairs at the entrance would lead you to the reception where youd be seated right away if you have a reservation; otherwise, youd be sitting with no time if the restaurant is not in a rush hour. One of the best things about Hojos is that you can order your food through a tablet where it shows you the full menu besides having the physical food menu next to you. You can leave notes with each order and reorder if you have liked something, one of the advantages of the tablet. The food is exemplary , ... Totally worth the try and would be a lovely spot to treat yourself and your loved ones.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

A modern take on Japanese cuisine with a very modern environment.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

The absolute best!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

The wonderful Japanese dishes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

My fiance and I visited for Valentines Day and the food was some of the best we have ever had! The chefs did an amazing job and the sushi had an amazing selection, especially for my fiance who has Celiacs and gets sick with even the smallest bit of gluten. Everything you order comes out on separate plates and he didnt get sick at all (thanks to the good labeling on the menu). Definitely the best (and most authentic) sushi and Japanese cuisine in Charlottetown! Also, for any other Celiacs in the area: Not all the sushi is GF, though it is well labeled and there is an awesome selection The ramen isnt GF :( Every roll of sushi is on its own plate, so if youre sharing or order a mix there is no worries about cross contamination! The server also tells you exactly what roll is being served every time they bring some to your table so theres no guess work! If youre ever in question about a menu item the staff is great about being able to answer questions (especially about allergens)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Always a personable and lovely experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food. Great service. That combination is what I was happy to pay for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

There is no better Japanese restaurant in all of PEI. The sushi tastes fresh and authentic, the ramen is flavorful and gorgeously presented. The kitchen staff and servers are knowledgeable both about the food, and about any dietary accommodations they may need to make. Ordering from a tablet makes the experience even easier, and they even offer curbside pickup! My favorite restaurant of all time, and a must try for Islanders and visitors alike.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great place where you can find a good variety of appetizer, sushi, sashimi and their speciality the Ramen. The broth is made using water and chicken, pork meat\bones and they don t use MSG. You can order your food through a tablet and the service is very fast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Only spot to get good ramen that I know of on PEI and they make their own noodles from scratch, need I say more? All the sushi is superb too

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

If you are looking for delicious authentic ramen look no further this place nails it! Beautiful atmosphere, great informative service and the ramen is to die for. The sushi is also great! I went with the spicy miso ramen with pork and got the ramen egg with it and extra pork and the pork is so juicy and tender . Full of flavour then the broth was rich and just the right amount of spicy . Then finally the ramen egg blew my mind I was told it is boiled in the ramen broth and it was full of flavor and perfectly boiled to where it was just runny on the inside . I would like for them to be open all day instead of closing after lunch rush and also could go for some of the classic naruto fish cakes with the little spirals to really make it feel next level but thats more cosmetic. Overall amazing and you will see me again!

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Fantastic food and service.

★★★★
December 21, 2020

As a Macau person, I think it s worth 4 points. 5 points is too false. Its not bad. The menu has a little less variety, but overall its good. Worth a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

One of our favorite places to dine year round in Charlottetown. The food never disappoints and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend to anybody who wants a good meal. The frozen ramen to take home is also A+

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Wonderful!! Delicious food and atmosphere. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The staff was professional and helpful. Can t wait to go back again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Had the ramen, pork dumplings and spicy tuna rolls. All amazing and fresh and decently priced. In Japanese restaurants there are no tips. They pay their employees more Im pretty sure. As well the whole menu is on a tablet that you can actually place the order from. pretty advanced for Charlottetown.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Amazing food, very good service, price is fair

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The food was good and there was a decent variety of options, however, the prices are not reflective of the food you would expect. Though you are not expected to tip, the prices are still too high for basic sushi and ramen. Also, staples of a ramen dish, such as the boiled egg are an extra cost of $2 for an already expensive $16 and up Ramen bowl that is half the size of other full fledged ramen boils Ive had at other locations. The spicy tuna maki had very little tuna in it. The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff are friendly, I just wish a review of the menu/prices is done to create a reoccurring returning customer out if me, vs a one off visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Awesome spot - ask for the extra spicy miso ramen!

December 21, 2019

Ramen too salty, salmon sashimi too dry and not fresh but nice atmosphere and service

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Well enough

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Great food! Hope the delicious house salad can be back! Enjoy the delicate not so north american plate!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great Shushi!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

They say its the best in town. Its not bad, but its still a bit average. Not very expensive, not unforgettable. Ordinary ramen. Sushi ok , but not to go a mile on your knees. The sashimi is fresh and, uh, well cut. :) The staff is super friendly and so concerned about our happiness that they asked us three or four times if everything was ok. They are also very orderly in this restaurant: they came four or five times to clear the table. We hardly have time to say a sentence when someone interrupts us with a big, sincere smile to ask us if everything is okay, if we dont need anything else, if they can have a plate, if our money -clothes are not too tight, if... Nice, but a little breathless. Please note, tips are given in cash. Apparently, the Japanese owners have decided to discourage their staff from tipping, because in Japan it is not done. One of two things: either the little commies havent yet understood that they are no longer in Japan, or they have decided that the customs here are not worth respecting...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The best Japanese cuisine in Charlottetown. The restaurant itself is very nice (tippy tables only downside). I had the Ramen which seems to be their specialty. Son had sushi rolls. The appetizers were amazing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

First time at Hojos.We were not disappointed,sushi,sashimi, an assortment of tempura and yam yam roll.All were delicious ,well presented and fresh.We will be back,have to try some ramen.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

The best Japanese food in Atlantic Canada. Nothing less. Food, ambience, pricing, staff, all positive. The owner himself is often seen at the restaurant greeting guests and helping his staff. What a great addition to Charlottetown.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

We went as a group and asked them to cater at a set price which they completed to a tee! We were each given a main dish plus all-you-can-eat takikomi gohan and fried rice. I got Katsudon as my main and it was fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great Japanese authentic restaurant. Chef s omakase sushi is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great Sushi and Atmosphere. We went here a couple of days after it opened and was surprised at how well they had everything together so soon after opening. The sushi was of excellent quality and everything arrived promptly after ordering. The vibe was modern and even though it was busy, we never felt crowded or rushed. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Wowzers! Be sure to make a reservation. This place is great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

delicious authentic food! ramen is a little on the pricey side and could be served a little hotter, but the noodles are made in-house and just spectacular. sushi is good - i ll admit ive had better in different cities, but you aren t going to find anything as good as Hojos in the maritimes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Very good ambience and food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great food and service. Our new favourite spot with fast and friendly service. You can order food via a tablet, which has pictures of what you are ordering in case you are new to Japanese cuisine

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Always delicious! Fast and friendly service and wonderful atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Very tasty sushi and sashimi. Must try the calimari!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great mushroom ramen, the staff is also very attentive

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Best food and service in town! We were on PEI for a week and this was the best food of all! <3

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

I am so happy to have found Hojos but sad that we found it on our last night in Charlottetown. By far the best sushi I have had on the East Coast. The tempura was perfect and the sauce not too strong, it accentuated the flavour of the tempura. The sushi was divine and so fresh. My may not enjoy all types of sushi yet but thoroughly enjoyed his rolls and nigiri. I indulged in the lobster ramen and it didnt disappoint, the broth was rich and blended well with the meats; fatty pork, chicken and lobster dumplings. I also had hamachi sushi and the freshness was out of this world and melted in my mouth. I highly recommend Hojos for sushi and other Japanese food. High quality food and the service was excellent. I told the host that my mother would approve and she doesnt impress easily!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Honestly I am a fan of Japanese cuisine and culture and greatly enjoy when I come across some place that is as authentic as this. I started off with a 6 piece tuna roll, which when it came was very delicious and tasted very fresh, the wasabi was also nice with its distinctive flavor and had a nice mouthfeel as well. The next dish I had delivered was my Flying fish roe. This plate felt amazing in the mouth and left a great aftertaste, although the initial bite was pretty tame. Next I moved to the rainbow plate so I could have a chance to try a wide variety of rolls. The salmon was delicious and very fresh, the tuna was a nice cut and melted away in the mouth rather nicely, and the prawn had a great texture to it as well. Finally I had the tamago, which was sweet and pillowy, exactly what I look for. All in all it was an amazing experience and I look forward to returning for another taste of japan

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Delicious

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

The food and service were top notch! For someone who doesnt normally like most japanese cuisine it was super delicious!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Service was courteous and the ramen was pretty flavourful. The batter on the tempura was not too thick and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. However, the sashimi was not very fresh, the mackeral was not cured enough, and the fatty tuna had very little marbling. We left disappointed, but hope this place will improve in the future!

★★★
December 21, 2019

Been to Hojo twice. Food was decent, very small portions however. Should also note that service is rather slow, so gotta be mentally prepared for longs waits to get your food and bill.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Delicious every time.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great place to get ramen and sushi! Food came very fast and loved ordering on the tablet. Staff was very knowledgeable of the menu items and very polite. Also very cool layout of the restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great little quiet and clean place to sit and enjoy some nice Japanese cuisine!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Below average ramen. Strange after taste for tonkotsu soup. Katsudon got the taste right but the pork was way over fried, the panko coating was dark and tastes burnt. The sushi was average as well, as you would expect to eat in a Americanized sushi joint, not at all what we would haven eaten in Japan. After reading the presentation on the website, and having been to japan numerous times, I have to say that it was a very disappointing experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Amazing ramen. Relaxing atmosphere, great service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The first time I was here was when it was first open, the place is fancy and nice but the food was okay. I give it another shot for the second time, and my answer is the same. 3 stars.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

nice place, neat inside, beautiful dishes, makizusi was great. will visit again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Yum

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Went to Hojos on the recommendation of basically everyone I know. Expectations were high and I was not disappointed. The restaurant has had a significant makeover from its past life and looks much better. The ordering process is done on a tablet that you keep, you can add things as you want / need and the attentive staff will bring it over right away. We had misou ramen and pork broth ramen. The roast chicken and pork belly in the ramen was so tender you could split it with the chop sticks. The broth was obviously made with love and skill. We also had a few sushi roles that were excellent, I would say better than some of the other local shops. This place is on par with some of the nicer Japanese places Ive tried in much larger cities. I wish I had taken pictures but I was so focused on how good it was that I forgot. Oh well, maybe next time since I will definitely be back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Outstanding!

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Absolutely incredible

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Great place for a variety of Sushi, Sashimi and Ramen!