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SOJUba

Restaurant

Korean fare & cocktails offered in modern surrounds with neon lighting & a vibrant atmosphere. People often mention good, drinks, music, great, service, time, Korean,


Address

1265 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215

Website

sojubaboston.com

Contact

(617) 424-1260

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (858 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 5 PM to 2 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 5 PM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Thursday: 5 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (17) drinks (8) music (8) great (8) service (7) time (7) Korean (7)
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  • 1/5 Amber C. 2 years ago on Google
    Would leave zero if I could. Echoing what many others have said...had a party of 5, they list a "suggested tip" of 20% and sneakily add it to your CC bill, no telling how many times people have tipped extra by mistake. Worst part is, I didn't even want to leave 10% bc the service was terrible! The girl seated me and then proceeded to talk at the bar for 15min before ever bothering to come over and ask if I would like something to drink. We had to constantly flag someone down to get us anything. And $30 for those pitchers that were mostly ice and no alcohol??? I'm sorry but this place is over-priced and food/drinks were not good. I would spend your money elsewhere. Oh, and they refuse to split tickets. We were told they couldn't even split it 2 ways. They should tell you this before you ever order.
    19 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Valerie A. 2 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere was good and the music, the food I can't say much because we only tried the dumplings and their wings, the drinks were very good they have everything was very good until the moment of asking for the bill before paying we wanted one last drink we paid and She told the waitress that it was fine and when she returned to the table, they did not bring us our drinks, she had gone to the security guard so that they took us out and it is actually the first time something like this has happened to us, it was a super cruel experience, my husband and I were on our anniversary and I really do not recommend this place to celebrate something special. I still do not understand why they did that to us but nothing there I have to think about it,to return we only had 4 drinks and they took us out with a security personnel not even the waitress 🥺
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ana V. 5 months ago on Google • 530 reviews
    I don't know how this place only has a 4.0 rating. Came here before we went to a show at the music hall and it was great! Fast service. Every dish shows yummy. Definitely a fun atmosphere to come with with a whole group!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Pastrychef525 D. 1 year ago on Google
    I am already being very generous by giving them a star. This restaurant/ bar is the worst place to dine in. Their food and drinks might be good but their staff just ruins everything. They are very unfriendly and unprofessional. All they do is chat with each other and roll their eyes at their customers! I wish i had never went to that place! Ugh! What a horrible experience!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Melody C. 6 months ago on Google • 184 reviews
    Been here for multiple birthdays, it’s been great! The aloe soju and Yakult soju pitchers are so good, tastes literally like juice! The Korean food is okay, it’s not the most amazing, definitely worse than if you’d just go to a Korean restaurant. The tteokbokki isn’t as soft as I’d like, the ramen is simply Shin ramen (but for 10x the price lol), the wings are good but they’re really sticky and not as meaty as I’d like. The food is still good, but if you’re coming here for food, you’d be disappointed. The service is really good! The waiters are very nice and are quick with service. The atmosphere is great, love the music they play. Except oftentimes the music cuts out and randomly changes to a different song. Kills the vibe a little, wish there was a DJ (which they do have a booth for a DJ but each time I’ve been there’s been no one there). I tried getting up and dancing one time but unfortunately the waiters said that if we all left our table to dance, they would need to bill our table and clean it up. I get that it’s not a club, but that was kind of sad :( Overall though, it’s a pretty good place for you to hang with friends and celebrate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brandy H. 7 months ago on Google • 168 reviews
    Definitely the spot to drink and have a good time! I think I much rather liked it if I wasn’t hungry and only came to socialize. The service was mid, and food didn’t stand out to me. Maybe it’s also because I only ordered ramen and bibimbop, but I just wanted some Korean comfort food. Their drinks are also slightly more expensive than I normally see. Soju in New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, and Austin are commonly priced $13-$15 so it was interesting to see Boston was closer to $17-$20+ for a bottle. I would like to come back but will have to come just for get-togethers with a big group like birthday dinners or to watch a game cause it’s more on that spectrum. I’ll also try to venture out more with their food and hope I find something that will give me the “wow” factor!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucia T. 5 months ago on Google • 135 reviews
    Had a blast here and food/drinks came out to be surprisingly affordable. Decent selection of vegan options but not labeled so be sure to talk to staff. Cute roof with views of Fenway!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kelly C. 7 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Haven’t been here since they relocated and wow! The place is huge now so many wide screen TVs with sports games and music videos all around the restaurant. To be honest the volume was a little too loud for us and the strobe lights made the ambiance a little chaotic. The service was good and so was the food! We ordered some classic favorites: CORN CHEESE Corn comes out on a sizzling skillet and it is stunning! The cheese on the corn has cheese pulls for days and every bite just melts in your mouth. If you love cheese, this is the dish for you! KOREAN BBQ BEEF BULGOGI Thinly sliced marinated beef that comes out on a sizzling skillet, so tasty! Well seasoned and flavored, this was gobbled up within minutes! DDOK-BOKGHI (TTEOK-BOKKI) Korean street food served with rice cake, fishcake, and vegetables. Tossed in Gochujang-based sauce (sweet & spicy sauce). The rice cake was nice and chewy, but the sauce was a little disappointing. There wasn’t any spice or any flavoring really, it just tasted overwhelmingly sweet without any spice. Wouldn’t get again. SPICY KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS These wings were a little small, but boy was the crunch and juicy, tender meat on point! The flavors and heat were exactly what we wanted the heat was a good top tier medium, where we could enjoy more and still taste everything. Absolutely loved these! SOY GARLIC KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS Again, the wings were a little small, but the crunch, juicy meat, and delicious flavors came together with each and every bite. Sooo finger licking good! This was great to have in between the spicy wings. So tasty! Definitely give this place a try for some tasty food!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sophie K. 1 year ago on Google
    Are haps it’s better to eat there in person but the delivery quality has decreased over time. It used to be top-notch but these days the ribs are subpar and tough and not cooked well and there’s large pieces of fat that are hanging off the meat instead of meat itself. The soup is pretty good but there was little soup in the container which was instead filled with some firm tofu instead of soft tofu. Overall it was a fine meal but not what I expected from this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ashton H. 3 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Food was whatever overpriced and not a very descriptive menu. They were rotating between only 5 to 10 songs I know cause one of them was soulja boy. Drinks good, and bartenders attentive although it wasn't busy at all.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suraj C. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best vibes for a group in Boston, the music is lit and the food is banging. You can't really ask for more (do ask for more soju though, you'll love it)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cami T. 7 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Crispy corn and creamy corn are not to be missed! Chicken katsu also delicious. Place becomes clubby past 8:30 pm so plan accordingly, very fun!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prakash K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to have fun with friends Gets crowded during weekends and holidays. Recommend prior reservations if in a group. Good choices of soju and food. Love thier dumplings and Korean bbq chicken which comes with rice. Service is sometimes hit ot miss. Soju is expensive though $15-20. But worth the taste
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ludovica F. 8 months ago on Google
    Tried the SOON TOFU STEW 순두부찌개 and it was delicious!!! Quite spicy, but still a very tasty meal on a rainy day! The service was also quick and excellent. Really appreciated how attentive and courteous the staff was! They also play K-POP in the background, which makes for an even better experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asia 1 year ago on Google
    Last night was my first time here. It feels like a hipster place for Asians and I loved it ha. The food was hit or miss between oh wow this is great and ok I’ve had this pretty much anywhere else Korean. I loved the soju bucket, that was amazing. The variety of flavors were great and gave me an idea of which I’d like to buy on my own. I was there for a birthday party and they do birthday shots without music and rave stick to hype up the birthday person. Go with great company! I enjoyed my time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 McKenna M. 2 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    Get the crispy corn and thank me later. I don’t understand how people aren’t selling this stuff legally, illegally, just selling it. Came back just to eat the crispy corn

  • 4/5 Jimmy V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Korean restaurant right behind Fenway Park! Nicely low lighting, very open layout and very theme-oriented! Make sure to call ahead* Quite a few Great drinks to indulge in! The waiters were very polite, quick and efficient. Food was good.. Has a dance floor with a live DJ playing great hits. Great place to come in and experience what SOJUba is about*

  • 3/5 Lizzie G. 8 months ago on Google
    Mango Soju Popsicle!! Super sweet and we were seated pretty fast. The music was OK! But big venue for sure. A little pricey for a cocktail but still very delish.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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