Bar Bushido – Japanese

Bar Bushido captures the vibrant energy of a modern Tokyo izakaya, where the air is thick with the savory promise of koji-marinated katsu and the delicate steam of market-fresh miso soup. Guests gather in a sleek, spirited atmosphere to share crisp edamame chips and colorful plates of pickled hijiki, finding a perfect harmony between bold, fermented flavors and the refined artistry of Japanese soul food.

Wall Street, Norwalk, Connecticut 06850 https://www.barbushido.com

Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Japanese

Price range: $$

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Diners appreciate the reasonable pricing and casual atmosphere, noting the establishment as a reliable choice for a straightforward, approachable meal. Guests highlight the adequate service and practical menu options, finding the overall experience to be a comfortable choice for those seeking a

Edamame Chips & Dip - $12: edamame hummus, yuzu, goma, furikake, wasabi, white soy, togarashi, shiso oil, rice chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Omichi Market Miso Soup - $12: tofu, scallion, seaweed, mackerel, raw shiitake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Okinawa Potato Salad - $11: mesquite smoked egg, carrot, red onion, scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Edamame - $9: soy beans, truffle salt or smoked garlic kosho butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Cucumbers & Cabbage - $13: pickled cucumbers, salted cabbage, tamari, brown rice vinegar, yuzu rinds, garden shiso, sesame, togarashi Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Agedashi Tofu - $9: onion tentsuyu, wasabi zuke, onion, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Sunomono Cucumbers - $11: cucumber/kombu vinegar, smoked trout roe, shiso Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Assorted Seaweed - $13: ponzu vinaigrette, tofu goma, shingoku, scallion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Pickled Beets & Hijiki - $11: pickled badger flame beets, hijiki, menma, rayu, furikake, shiso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Koji Katsu Chicken Sandwich - $15: koji marinated chicken cutlet, yuzu/kosho mayo, cabbage salad, martin's bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Takoyaki - $12: octopus stuffed fried dough, robatayaki, kewpie, katsuobushi, scallion Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Kara Age Chicken - $11: brown butter kewpie, kara age sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Crab Rangoon Croquettes - $13: kani crab, yuzu kosho sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Pork Katsu Pocket - $14: Oaxacan cheese, s&b curry mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Tokyo Tots - $12: tater tots, ao nori, robotayaki, kewpie, bonito Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Blue Fin Akami Sashimi - $15: lean tuna (3pc) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Sockeye Salmon Sashimi - $13: 3pc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Hamachi Sashimi - $12: yellowtail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Ocean Trout Sashimi - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Maine Uni Sashimi - $18: sea urchin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Hiro's Sashimi Tasting - $42: hamachi, salmon, blue fin tuna toro, blue fin akami Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Spicy Tuna Temaki - $26: Pickled Daikon, scallion (makes 4) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Hokkaido Scallop Temaki - $22: yuzu tobiko, brown butter kewpie, shio kombu (makes 4) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Fried Oyster Temaki - $21: smoked Ikura, Katsuzuke tartar, Shiso (makes 4) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Kaisen Don - $47: big eye & blue fin tuna, hokkaido scallop, ebi, ikura, sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
Chinsai Don - $28 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Hay Smoked Hamachi - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
Akami Blue Fin Tuna - $21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free

Chicken Leg & Negi Yakitori - $5: grilled chicken leg, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Breast Yakitori - $4: grilled chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Thigh Yakitori - $5: grilled chicken thigh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Wing Yakitori - $5: grilled chicken wing (2) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Miso/Pesto Chicken Breast Skewer - $5: Contains Soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
Chicken Tsukune - $6: chicken meatball skewer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Chicken Oyster Yakitori - $7: tender muscle meat above thigh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Cartilage Yakitori - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Heart Yakitori - $6: single skewer with tare Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
Chicken Gizzard Yakitori - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Rib Yakitori - $5: meat between rib cage and thigh Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Tail Yakitori - $5: rich and fatty tail meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Back Yakitori - $5: meat pulled from shoulders/spine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Liver Yakitori - $6: single skewer with chicken livers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chicken Tenderloin Yakitori - $6: tender breast meat closest to bone Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Oyster Mushroom Kushiyaki - $6: shiitake tare Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Shishito Pepper Kushiyaki - $5: yuzu mayo, nori Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins
Pork Belly Kushiyaki - $7: chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
Asparagus Kushiyaki - $6: grilled asparagus, mushroom tare Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Berkshire Pork Collar - $8: sweet tamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
A5 Wagyu - $24: grilled A5 wagyu, sous vide egg yolk, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
Duck Tsukune - $8: duck meatball skewer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
Avocado Kushiyaki - $7: sweet tamari, furikake Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Mackerel Fillet - $15: grilled mackerel fillet, koji cured green tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Onigiri - $6: grilled sushi rice, sweet tamari, scallion, furikake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Tofu Yakimono - $5: grilled tofu, bulgogi marinade, sweet tamari, sesame, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Charred Cabbage - $8: miso goma, miso robotiyaki, yuzu mayo, chili threads, masago Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber

Chicken Ramen - $16: pork chasu, chicken broth, soft egg, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Seacoast Mushroom Ramen - $16: king trumpet chasu, scallion, seaweed, shiitake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Sirtfood
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Ramen - $19: black pepper miso tare, ox hollow bacon scraps, onsen egg, smoked cheddar, pork chasu, tonkatsu noodles, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Kid's Ramen - Chicken Broth - $9: Noodles & Broth Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Kid's Ramen - Vegetarian - $9: Noodles & Broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
Kaedama - $5: extra order of plain noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol

Avocado Hand Roll - $7: sweet tamari, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Mushroom Jam Hand Roll - $8: fried shallots, ao Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Cucumber Hand Roll - $7: black goma (sesame), ume (plum) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Okinawa Sweet Potato Hand Roll - $9: crispy potato skins, black garlic aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll - $9: pickled daikon, yuzu tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Botan Ebi Hand Roll - $11: xo aioli, lemon, chives, contains ham Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Cornmeal Crusted Oyster Hand Roll - $9: tsunemono tartar sauce, dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Hamachi Hand Roll - $12: myoga (ginger blossom), ponzu pearls, aji amarillo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Spanish Mackerel Hand Roll - $10: ginger sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, TLC
Peekytoe Crab Hand Roll - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Toro Hand Roll - $14: yuzu kosho, banno, cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Hokkaido Scallop Hand Roll - $11: brown butter kewpie, yuzu tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Japanese Uni Hand Roll - $18: smoked roe, nori sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Akami Blue Fin Tuna Hand Roll - $12: banno, wasabi zuke, sesame, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Ocean Trout Hand Roll - $11: miso/goma, trout roe, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
A5 Wagyu Hand Roll - $22: mushroom jam, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Toro & Uni Hand Roll - $23: kaluga caviar, ponzu, wasabi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food

Hand Roll Kit - makes 8 - $45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Hand Roll Kit - makes 16 - $85 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Bushido Donuts - $7: Fried Donuts with yuzu glaze and purple shiso powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Yuzu Bar - $9: yuzu custard, brown butter shortbread crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Pick Me - $13: non-alcoholic aperitif, banana water, pickled pineapple, spritz
Strawberry Ramune - $6: Japanese Soda
Lychee Ramune - $6: Japanese Soda

Tekkadon - $32: tuna rice bowl Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC

Extra Nori (2) - $1: seaweed sheets Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free