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