Shōjō Boston

"Shōjō is a mod Asian gastropub where you’ll find tea-infused cocktails, a huge collection of Japanese whiskey, and a burger with kimcheese in a bao bun." - Adam H. Callaghan

"This extraordinarily hip spot is known for its Asian-inspired cocktails, but don’t miss the sesame charred greens, the tiger-style ribs, the shadowless fries, and whatever bao options are currently on offer. It has recently opened a second location in the bustling Central Square in Cambridge." - Erika Adams, Valerie Li Stack, Eater Staff

"The Shōjōnator is like an Asian-inspired Big Mac with a quarter-pound Angus beef patty, sriracha aioli, smoked BBQ sauce, bacon, “kimcheese,” and fried shallots, all squished between the two sides of a house-made sesame bao bun. For an even more indulgent experience, add an extra patty, a fried egg, or a side of duck-fat fries." - Celina Colby, Eater Staff

"There are plenty of basic, low-key joints in Boston's Chinatown, so to come across a gastropub as refined and fun as Shojo is a rare treat in the neighborhood. Shojo attracts a solid millennial contingent that keeps the place buzzing on weeknights as well as weekends. It's hard to pinpoint the menu precisely, which has a backbone of Asian street food with global influences as well. But you can't go wrong with the grilled kung pao chicken sandwich, made with shaoxing and soy marinade, fried peanut aioli, chilies, and scallions." - Todd Plummer, Shannon McMahon

"This Chinatown hangout spot has featured drinks on the menu to celebrate the new year. Dragon’s Breath features see mui, a Cantonese preserved plum with sweet salty and sour notes. “Many Chinese Americans know their grandparents to have it around the house as either a candied snack or even medicinal purposes for a sore throat,” the Shojo team said. The other is a mai tai with fig-infused rum, lime, and orgeat." - Valerie Li Stack