Been in search for a great sushi spot in the north shore and finally found one. Alan is really passionate and took great pride and care in the quality of the fish he served. We did the omakase, which is best to make reservations so he can prepare. The omakase is served one piece at a time with time slots of 1:30.330 and 830. It's $110 per person and it's 15 courses. Our favorites were the Spanish mackerel, and the giant eye red snapper. Everything else was really good, but those two stood out as our favorites. You can also order the omakase à la carte, but best to give it some time to prepare because each piece is intricate. We look forward to trying if everything on the menu! read more

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The food is A+, seriously. This chef delivers omakase quality sushi, and a lot of other delicious food. The service is excellent, very attentive but not over bearing The ambiance is also good, space is tight but that's true for most restaurants in the area. While we were eating we saw A LOT of togo orders read more

Celebrating 6 years of being together. We heard the sushi was good quality for the price. Here is what we ordered: 1Trio: Bluefin Tuna Belly, Torch Salmon Belly, Hamachi Belly 2Sea Urchin Uni 3A5 Wagyu 4 Scallop Hotate 5Eel Unagi 6Fatty Tuna Toro 7Sea Bream Madai 8 Amberjack Kanpachi 9Threadfin Bream Itoyorida 10 Rainbow Ceviche: Mixed Sashimi with spicy sauce 11Green Tea Tiramisu  12Green Tea Cheesecake The quality was great.The Fatty Tuna Torro was to fatty for me. The Uni, Eel Unagi, & Scallop Hotate were my favorites. The taste reminded me of something that I would get in Japan. The Green Tea Cheesecake was delicious. The Green Tea Tiramisu was still frozen. It was better after a few minutes. Overall, it would come back if it was closer. The pricing was reasonable for the quality of sushi that you get. Service was decent. read more

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Given the number of reviews and the rating, I came in with high expectations. Unfortunately, Mojo did not deliver. Walking up there is a small dining patio and two doors. The door with the hours listed apparently isn't the one you enter through. There's a side door. You enter a room with a could of tables.... and... just stand there. Until you figure out there's a tiny room with a sushi bar. I get it, the place is small... but zero thought went into greeting and seating. Fortunately it wasn't busy but I wouldn't want a crowd of people hovering over my table waiting to find anyone to greet them. Service was OK. Fish was decent quality. It's more on the expensive side, which is fine, but this visit i didn't feel was worth the price. Sushico in Newton is leagues above, especially at this price point. The stand out pieces were the scallop and uni. These are hard to find at every sushi place. I was disappointed over all. read more

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No longer new to Wakefield, Mojo shines in the area for offering the highest quality sushi available in Metro Boston. The co-owner/sushi chef is purchasing from the same exact suppliers and purchases the highest quality fish that the top tier omakase restaurants in Boston purchase. Mojo Sushi is not your run of the mill suburban low quality sushi restaurant which you can find in every town and city across the state. In fact, we have one of those places around the corner from Mojo. This restaurant focuses on providing the absolute best sushi available to customers. Do note, it is a tiny family owned/run restaurant, sometimes it is only the sushi chef / owner there, which limits the service they can provide. If you are looking for white glove service, this isn't what they are able to provide as a small restaurant. While there are plenty of quiet off hours to eat, sometimes they do get slammed from people who all want to eat at the same exact time, so you will need to be patient if you're choosing to dine when everyone else wants to. You will have a much better experience if you come during a slower day or less busy time to eat. If you want to place a larger order, call ahead with plenty of notice so you aren't waiting. The head sushi chef (co-owner) Allen comes most recently from Oishii in Boston and is always interested in any tweaks to make on the menu. He has a funny sense of humor and likes to joke around. If you don't like dad jokes or don't have a sense of humor, you may not understand (I saw a couple of negative reviews from people who clearly don't have sense of humors). The restaurant is cozy/tiny. It has some seating right at the sushi bar and less than a handful of tables (inside) in a small room next door. Definitely sit at the sushi bar if there is room. During nice weather, outside tables are also available, but if the Owner/Chef is all alone working, as is often the case during lunch hours, you may need to go inside to order. Both omakase style sushi and traditional sushi are available. Nigiri and sashimi are omaskase style by default. If you do not want certain nigiri lightly torched or with the chef's special toppings, you need to let him know when ordering, he is glad to accommodate however you want your sushi made, whether you want traditional sushi with no toppings, or omakase style as is, which will involve his special toppings and sometimes a light torch. Personally I order my nigiri or sashimi with his toppings but without a torch, because that is how I prefer my sushi. Don't miss trying the oshizushi (oshi sushi) pressed sushi, one of my favorite Japanese sushi dishes. Available with your choice fish (salmon / hamachi are my recommendation) or vegetarian (vegan friendly) - the vegetarian/vegan option isn't on the menu anymore, but he will gladly accommodate the vegan/vegetarians in your party. I have updated my review since I have now come to eat here endless many dozens of times since they opened. You will not find a sushi chef around more dedicated to providing the best possible sushi available. Prices will be more than your run of the mill corner suburban sushi shop, but there is no comparison when you taste what he is serving in comparison. Some of my favorites are the Sake/Salmon, Bluefin Tuna (different and much better than typical Yellowfin Tuna), Hamachi/Yellow Tail, Ocean Trout, and Saba (Pickled Mackerel). He makes an excellent poke bowl as well. If you're on a tight budget, the poke bowls, oshizushi (pressed sushi), and handrolls are the most budget friendly sushi options on the menu. read more

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WOW- an amazing dining experience!! I loved everything about this omakase experience. Chef Allen is a master sushi chef. The attention to detail while entertaining his customers made it an unforgettable experience. Your tastebuds will be satisfied at many levels! It is a small place and that adds to the appeal of the experience. We will definitely will be back in the future as I'd like to try his hand rolls and other things on the menu. read more

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Hands down the BEST sushi you can get anywhere nearby. It's just good, simple, beautiful, and authentically done sushi, the way it should be. Nothing is flashy or gimmicky. We cannot enjoy sushi from anywhere else as much now that we have Mojo. We order every other week or so, and they always have the most incredible nigiri, maki, and sashimi. They even have other unique items like pressed sushi which is amazing. So many great things to try. This is a small family run business and they run a restaurant of true excellence. If you love or even like sushi, you must try Mojo. It's a small location, but it's cozy and the owners have truly put their total hearts and souls into excellent, authentic sushi. Their service is always kind and courteous. If it's not clear already, get Mojo! read more

Had a wonderful and absolutely delicious omakase dinner here. The chef is so talented and detail-oriented. He made our meal so special and fun, and he's so funny! The interior is very simple, no frills, which I like. Better to pay for great food than fancy decor! read more

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Tiny spot. INCREDIBLE SUSHI. We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and had just missed the lunch rush. All counter seats had been occupied as well as the tables in the adjoining room, clearly a popular spot. The menu is extensive and there were some unique items like the tuna dumpling, which is a must try! We also ordered fried shumai, maki rolls and sushi. I was simply blown away by the freshness, quality and flavors of everything we tried. The chef clearly takes pride in every single item thats crafted. This truly is a hidden gem and I can't wait to come back. Its on the smaller side so if you are a larger party or here for omakase, would highly recommend calling in. Plenty of parking available. read more

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I was really excited to try Mojo since it has such great reviews, but unfortunately I left feeling a bit dissatisfied with both the food and the service. I honestly don't like leaving negative reviews, especially for small restaurants, but I also believe in being truthful so they can improve. I understand that these days it's difficult to hire enough staff, but I also believe that treating employees with kindness is the key to building a strong team. I don't speak Japanese, so maybe I misunderstood the situation, but it wasn't pleasant seeing the chef scold the server harshly for accidentally delivering a plate to the wrong table. Considering there was only one chef and one server handling three tables plus delivery orders, I could understand the stress -- but still, the attitude came across as unnecessarily rude. As for the food, it was okay, but nothing that really stood out. The rice in the nigiri had an odd flavor, almost like it had absorbed smells from the fridge, which made it hard to enjoy. The dishes I was most excited for -- the wagyu and fatty tuna -- were also disappointing, as both were unexpectedly tough to chew. I truly believe this restaurant has potential, but it needs improvements. Hiring more staff would make a big difference, as two people simply can't handle busy service smoothly. I hope they take this feedback as constructive criticism, because with some adjustments, Mojo could really become the great place it has the potential to be. read more

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It's so perfect every time I come in! Mac and I love this place so much. Staff are so nice, the food was prepared to perfection highly recommend to try and it's worth the trip from Cambridge, just hop on a commuter rail read more

My very first omakase experience and I had a great time! The restaurant is super cute, small, and cozy. The sushi bar is very small and limited spacing for omakase... and they have a couple tables inside. They have more seating outside. When I went there was also another party doing omakase so the chef was making rounds for all of us at the same time. It was a very busy day that day but everything was very fast and presentable. Every item was super unique and refreshing. Great quality sushi and nicely prepped. The chef was very nice and friendly. We had a great time here, but I did leave hungry and wanting more. It was too good! read more

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Highly recommend with praise. Chef Allen and Yoki are friendly quirky and sweet. This hole in the wall is inviting and sophisticated serving elegant omakase! Everything on their menu was fresh and delicious! read more

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This is a must visit spot. The fish is extremely fresh, the service is impeccable and attentive. We had the omakase on a Saturday night, were sat immediately, and enjoyed 14 courses of inventive, flavorful, and texturally wonderful fish. Thank you! read more

Fresh and authentic food. Recommend sushi lovers to try this place! Hidden gem!! Place is small so if you have a large party of 8 or more I suggest you call first! read more

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I've had a number of different omakase experiences over the years in Boston (e.g Umami, No Relations, O Ya, Uni, Cafe Sushi, Zuma, Ruka, Laughing Monk, Momi Nonmi, Ebi, Purple Shell) and this is probably my overall favorite spot for omakase in the area when considering the balance of the price, the quality of the fish, the rice, and experience. The omakase is currently priced at $90 for 14 different courses (12 pieces of nigiri, 2 cold appetizer/refreshers, plus a free miso soup) in which the experience lasts about a little over 1 hour. I loved that a number of the fish that they served were directly imported from Japan and that I was able to taste the natural fresh cleanliness of the fish. This was very much appreciated and important to me given that i personally think that the fish itself should be the center of attention and not all the additional unnecessary glitzy jazzy add-ons which may sometimes overpower the fish itself. The Hokkaido sea urchin here was also very delicious! If you order this a la carte, they will only charge you $8 dollars for this which is an absolute steal considering the quality that you are getting. I love sea urchin and I've easily paid 2-3x more for this at other restaurants and they were nowhere as good. I left here very happy and will look forward to coming back! read more

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Very small restaurant. Service was fine. Food was great! The nigiri was really the star of the show. So beautifully prepared. Wasabi flavor was amazing. Everything we ate was great. We had no issues with anything. Top notch my friend. read more

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Amazing quality fish, attention to detail was great, all for a fraction of the price that you'd be paying from other places serving comparing sushi. Chef Alan was extremely attentive, taking time to explain each piece of sushi and frequently checking in with us between bites. The entire staff was beyond friendly, funny and made the experience feel like a personalized dinner in the cozy bar inside the restaurant. Would highly recommend whether or not it's the first time you've had an omakase style dinner before! read more

Everything went well. We walked in and sat at the sushi bar. Immediate very friendly service. Great menu. We had salmon sashimi delicious. Prosecco was great. Etc. the ambiance was great Loved this place read more

A hole in the wall sushi location meets upscale, premium quality food. Mojo is great. I went there the first week open and they were working on their timing of food, but the kind heartedness of the husband and wife owners, and clear passion that they have for their food was evident. Was greeted with excited arms and took all of their recs on ordering. Everything was delicious and the fish was clearly high quality. A bit pricier than your average sushi spot but the product is also a lot higher. Smaller space inside, but spaces to sit nonetheless and come warm weather, premier outside spot on Main St right near the lake looking forward to trying more. read more

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There has become no other place for me to get sushi. Chef Alan is welcoming, attentive and a master of his craft. The quality and care that goes in to each piece of fish he serves not only demonstrates the highest level of respect for the food, but also for his customers. The quality is unmatched. This spot is a gem in Wakefield and should not be overlooked. If you want the best, (including over that little basement back door south end sushi spot, which is also delicious) take a seat at Chef Alan's bar. read more

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Fantastic sushi. Not much in the area that I think is even close to reasonable so this was a revelation. Not cheap, but absolutely worth the price. Definitely a lot of pride in what they are making. I'll go back read more

we ordered mainly sushi. fantastic roll was the best. Wagyu beef was great as well. limited seating.

Came here for omakase on a Friday night. It was pretty easy to make a reservation the week of. The restaurant is small with a separate area for the sushi counter and omakase seating. Service started slow but picked up after. The restaurant seemed pretty busy and we saw multiple people get turned away due to lack of seats. It was slightly chilly that night so no one utilized the outdoor seating area. Overall the sushi was very fresh and delicious. They served a variety of fish with unique toppings. There were no premium bites like toro or wagyu. They did have a little bit of uni on one of the nigiri. The tasting started out really strong but the momentum did not continue to the end of the meal. We were disappointed with the chawanmushi (was not smooth) and octopus dishes and there was no dessert at the end. We wanted to order additional nigiri at the end but they did not ask us and seemed too busy/flustered with all the backed up orders from regular dine in. Given the price, it is a decent option for omakase and we would definitely return to try the regular menu in the future! read more

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Been here 3 times now. Excellent food and service from the chef! A homey feeling and friendly vibe. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

Amazing experience! The staff was so friendly and chatted with my self and my boyfriend the entire time. The sushi was incredible, the quality of the fish was unreal. The prices are amazing and we will definitely be back! read more

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Hands down one of the best sushi in the greater Boston area. There are only a handful of places in MA known for sushi and I would highly rate this establishment as one of them. The service from the chef was bar none. He really explained each nigiri he was making and every piece was top grade fish. The space is a bit small for a large party but good for an intimate night out. They do have an extensive menu. We went for the $90 omakase. I believe it was 15 pieces of chef special nigiris and small plates. By the end we were both full from the tasting. Despite this place not having the flashy ambience and "lux" vibe that many Boston sushi places have, they make up big time with their top grade sushi and one-one interaction with the chef making your course in front of you. read more

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From the service to the food it was incredible! It was beyond fresh and so clean. The way fish should be eaten. My daughters and I ordered Nigiri of every fish from Japan. We were blown away! I've never tasted fish that fresh and I've eaten so many places. Laughing monk is usually our go to but this was better! The owner Allen just cared so much and there was so much love in the food. We also ordered a couple sushi rolls; Scorpion, Toro (fav) and Spicy yellowtail. We also had the Oshi Sushi with the salmon. Everything was delicious! I felt very cared for at this establishment and everyone was beyond kind and genuine. I will definitely be back for the Omakase! read more

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Mojo Sushi was by far one of, if not THE best sushi restaurants in the area. I had never tried soft shell crab until visiting here and now I'll be making sure to order their roll every time I go. Super fresh ingredients, not a single bite disappointed. Not to mention their hospitality. The man behind the sushi bar, Alan, invited us in with open arms and was extremely friendly. Gave us plenty of recommendations for dishes to try. Great conversations and laughs were had with him, he truly enjoys each and every customer that dines in his restaurant. I highly recommend all sushi lovers in the area to try Mojo Sushi! read more

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Mojo is a small place (at least when patio seating is closed) with absolutely amazing food. We had sushi rather than the omakase, but absolutely cannot wait to go back. People were kind and attentive to boot. I'd recommend a reservation if you can though due to the size. read more

Did the Omakase for my wife's birthday and it was wonderful. Price was well below the typical Omakase around Boston. Allen, the chef and owner was very personable and funny. It was a very quaint place. They reuse the the Uni packaging boxes in various ways which we thought was cute, fun, and eco-friendly. Had a great experience. Based on the quality of fish we had at the Omakese, the regular menu should be very good as well. Would definitely come back to try the regular menu. read more

First time coming here. Nice atmosphere with good sushi. The owner Alan was very nice and had me try their miso soup which was also very good. Service is excellent. Will be back again! read more

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My wife and I arrived on a quiet Monday during lunch. Allen, the chef who handles the sushi, was the only one working today. He was very attentive, kind, and accommodating to our needs. He gave us each a small soup for free, which was a great way to end our meal. The decore is cute, and the ambiance is relaxing. For food we ordered was soft shell crab roll, spicy yellowtail maki roll, and scorpion maki roll. We also tried a piece of the fatty tuna toro that melts in your mouth and sea urchin unnie fresh from Japan that tastes like the ocean in a good way, unlike other places where the the unnie tasted too fishy and expired. We everything was delicious and devoured everything. I highly recommend trying a few individual interesting pieces. I plan on coming back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Appreciate the edited response by the owner since the 1st was inconsiderate yet consistent with the treatment in the restaurant. We looked online for reservations and the only mention of reservations required was for omakase 1230pm and 830pm, which we were not there for. When you walk into the restaurant it's immediate into dining space and there is nothing that directs customers "please wait here to be seated." In effort to not be in the way of the server or customers we proceeded to the sushi counter where 2 seats were available so we sat. In my experience sushi bars seats are typically 1st come 1st serve so we did not feel as though we were making a rash/rude decision nor bypassing rules so your claim "you sat youselves" doesn't work for me. As long time Wakefield residents we appreciate local small businesses which is also part of the reason we chose your place for a special occasion. Instead of saying you're surprised we didn't make a reservation for a special occasion, perhaps "we are grateful you chose us for this special occasion" would have been a more respectful response. As for your comment that we sat ourselves and didn't have a reservation "so we didn't have an agreement" the concept of a required agreement between a restaurant and a customer who presents during business hours to order food off the menu that is available is a very strange statement. Despite your 2nd effort to "not blame us" for the incident, you continue to fail to just own it, & apologize. Acknowledgment, and communication with us would have prevented all of this. Unfortunately we will not be returning nor be able to speak positively to others about our experience. read more

I love this place! We moved to town the same week MOJO sushi opened and I've come here multiple times now. Every time the food is immaculate. Fresh and high quality sushi, fresh wasabi, and the uni is incredible. It's one of those places that "IYKYK" and I love sitting at the bar and talking with the chef, Allen. Service is usually just him and his wife, but I love that cozy, local, community feeling, paired with amazing sushi. It's a breath of fresh air compared to the usual stuffy and pretentious ambiance in Boston, where we're originally from. I highly recommend! read more

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Absolutely amazing to have sushi of this quality in Wakefield!! The quality and attention to details in the exact preparations with just the right combinations of flavors was far beyond the normal sushi place - it's very rare to get this kind of quality and variety outside of the West Coast. We loved every dish. The scallops, wagyu, scorpion roll, fatty tuna roll were all exceptional, as was the salmon and avocado appetizer. Everyone local who likes sushi has to try this! read more

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Food is spectacular. Fresh fried softshell crab roll was particularly good. Sat at the bar and watched the magic happen

My husband and I, we are very picky when it comes to sushi . We came across Mojo a few weeks ago and it is kind of far from where we live. But we thought we would give it a try regardless of the distance. I can tell you, both my husband and I were blown away by their sushi. Their sushi is at another level. I wish I lived close by so we could visit Mojo every day . Mojo is definitely the kind of restaurant that I would recommend to my friends and bring my family here. The sushi chef and the staff were very friendly too. read more

Disgushingly deliscious sushi. I can't rave ENOUGH. Allen is a handsome menace at the bar and delivered the best nigiri I have had in my goddamn life. I made this account for this man. he changed my life. I am crying as I am writing this because I am still thinking of that char nigiri that slid down my throat so effortless. Closest thing to feral I have ever been. read more

Stop editing your comments. Jian Q you have now edited your comment on my review 4 times. First blaming me, then claiming there was confusion in your reservation policy which didn't match your website and that you were contacting your website provider to fix that. Then a simple 2 word response, now nothing but .... Seems very disingenuous to keep changing your comments yet never apologizing. read more