Basho – Japanese
Basho offers a vibrant escape where the air is thick with the piquant aroma of ginger and garlic, drawing guests into a space that celebrates bold, contemporary Asian-inspired flavors. Diners indulge in a playful array of textures, from the crunch of spicy tuna over golden crispy rice to the pillowy softness of steamed bun sandwiches filled with succulent pork belly and earthy shiitake mushrooms. Refined delicacies like velvety monkfish pate and seared scallops round out the experience, creating a sophisticated yet high-energy atmosphere perfect for sharing small plates and lingering over conversation.
1338, Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215 +16172621338 https://bashosushi.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Spicy Ginger and Garlic Edamame: Edamame tossed in spicy ginger and garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Bun Sandwiches: Tender pork with pickled vegetables in a steamed bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monkfish Pate: Monkfish pate served with vermicelli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna over Crispy Rice: Spicy tuna served on top of crispy rice blocks Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Spring Rolls: Fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad: Traditional Japanese seaweed salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Robata Grill
- Pork Belly: Grilled pork belly Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Mushrooms: Grilled shiitake mushrooms Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops: Grilled scallops Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly with Asparagus: Grilled pork belly wrapped around asparagus Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi and Sashimi
- Salmon Sashimi: Fresh sliced raw salmon Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni Sashimi: Sea urchin Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Roe Sashimi: Ikura Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Mackerel Sushi: Saba Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sushi: Raw salmon over pressed rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Sampler: Assorted sushi selection Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Rolls
- Basho Roll: Signature house roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Roll: Sweet potato tempura based roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torch Roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crazy Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll: Assorted fish over a California roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Yellowtail Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Tempura Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Mushroom Tempura Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caterpillar Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Cucumber Martini: Gin or Vodka with cucumber and muddled herbs
- Bling Bling Martini: Gin with gold specks and a sugar rim
- Lychee Martini: Lychee flavored martini
- Berry Martini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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- Santouka — Japanese
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- Wagamama — Japanese
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