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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Basho
Dairy-Free at Basho
Basho in Boston has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Spring Rolls, Shiitake Mushrooms and Torch Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Basho
Basho in Boston has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shiitake Mushrooms, Seaweed Salad and Scallops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Basho
Basho in Boston has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Spring Rolls, Crunchy Roll and Uni Sashimi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Basho
Basho in Boston has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rainbow Roll, Spicy Yellowtail Roll and Crazy Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Basho
Basho in Boston has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shiitake Mushrooms and Seaweed Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Basho
Basho in Boston has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shiitake Mushrooms, Seaweed Salad and Scallops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Basho
Basho in Boston has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shiitake Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Basho
Basho in Boston has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Spring Rolls, Shiitake Mushrooms and Torch Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Basho
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Crunchy Roll | 31.4 g | 69.2 g |
| Crazy Roll | 4.5 g | 56.6 g |
| Caterpillar Roll | 20.7 g | 25.8 g |
| Spicy Yellowtail Roll | 0 g | 23.9 g |
| Dragon Roll | 1.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Shiitake Mushroom Tempura Roll | 68 g | 11.6 g |
| Steamed Bun Sandwiches | 18.8 g | 8.6 g |
| Scallops | 19.4 g | 8.2 g |
| Torch Roll | 54.8 g | 7.3 g |
| Pork Belly | 0 g | 7 g |
| Fresh Spring Rolls | 7.4 g | 5.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Spring Rolls: Fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops: Grilled scallops Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy 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, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni Sashimi: Sea urchin Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Roe Sashimi: Ikura Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Mackerel Sushi: Saba Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sushi: Raw salmon over pressed rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Sampler: Assorted sushi selection Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Rolls
- Basho Roll: Signature house roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Roll: Sweet potato tempura based roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torch Roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crazy Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll: Assorted fish over a California roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Yellowtail Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Tempura Roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Mushroom Tempura Roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caterpillar Roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Roll Dietary tags: Halal, 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
Frequently Asked Questions about Basho
- Is Basho dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Basho has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Spring Rolls, Shiitake Mushrooms and Torch Roll.
- What can I eat at Basho on a dairy-free diet?
- Fresh Spring Rolls, Shiitake Mushrooms and Torch Roll carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Basho have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Spring Rolls and Shiitake Mushrooms.
- Is Basho gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Basho?
- Rainbow Roll, at roughly 75.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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