Karazishi Botan – Japanese
Step into a vibrant, modern sanctuary where traditional Japanese ingredients are reimagined through a playful and contemporary lens. The air hums with creative energy as guests share plates of emerald-dusted matcha fries and savory shishito pinchos, each bite offering a surprising harmony of bold spices and refined textures. From the pillowy warmth of hand-crafted dumplings to the crisp, sun-kissed crunch of inventive salads, the experience is a spirited celebration of culinary curiosity and craft.
255 Smith Street, New York, New York 11231 https://karazishibotan.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, 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, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the delicious food and generous portions, finding the menu both impressive and satisfying. Celebrated for its inviting space and memorable atmosphere, reviewers highlight the polite, knowledgeable service that ensures a seamless dining experience from start to finish.
Menu
Starters
- Spicy Kobu Salad - $5: Spicy Seaweed Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Edamame - $8.5: With Hawaiian Garlic Salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Wedge Salad - $9: Lettuce wedges with homemade pineapple dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Wedge Salad - $9: Lettuce wedges with homemade mango dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botan French Fries - $8.5: Tossed with sushi vinegar & seaweed Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matcha French Fries - $8.5: Tossed with matcha salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Shio-koji Pinchos - $8.5: Flash-fried Japanese peppers dressed with shiokoji Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Inari Mochi - $8: Mochi stuffed in deep-fried tofu pouch with matcha powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Dumplings - $9.95: Boiled lemongrass chicken dumplings with chef's special red spicy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Dumplings - $9.5: Boiled lemongrass chicken dumplings with chef's special horseradish sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Dumplings - $9.5: Boiled lemongrass chicken dumplings with chef's special seaweed sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Dumplings - $9.5: Boiled lemongrass chicken dumplings with chef's special Japonais sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Magic Dumplings - $9.95: With poached egg, parmesan cheese, and truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botan Wings - $14.5: Fried chicken wings with special spices & sauce, 5pcs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Matcha Chicken Wings - $14.5: Fried chicken wings with special sauce sprinkled with matcha powder, 5pcs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brooklyn Balls - $10: Takoyaki Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Magic Balls - $11: Smith St. Style Takoyaki Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- EscarDogs - $9.5: Mini turkey corn dogs with buttery and garlicky escargot sauce, 5pcs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mom's Meatballs - $13.5: Japanese mama-style beef meatballs with waffle or tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu & Edamame Nugget - $11.5: With BBQ sauce & honey mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Chicken - $11.5: Biscuit Breaded Chicken with BBQ sauce & honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Botan Pork Spare Ribs - $19.5: Soy-braised pork ribs with balsamic sauce & special toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pirates Oxtail Nikomi - $20: Japanese simmered oxtail Hakata Pirates style Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botan Zangi Karaage - $18: Big fried chicken served with soy-sauce based sauce, garlic and ginger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Magic Fish and Chips - $20: Plant-based beer-battered crispy fried fish and magic truffle powder fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips - $20.5: Beer-battered crispy fried fish and fries served with oregano malt vinegar dipping sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iron Men IV Ramen - $23: Dry aged pork bone, chicken & oxtail trinity soup. Kaeshi made with shellfish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Captain Brooklyn III Ramen - $19.95: Sichuan-style numbing ramen; broth with homemade chili oil & Sichuan peppercorns Available at: dinner, lunch
- Point Blank Ramen - $19.95: Horseradish and Pork-based Shoyu broth ramen, topped with pork chashu and scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Head Ramen - $19.5: Silky pork tonkotsu & miso broth topped with pork chashu, scallions, bamboo shoots and ginger paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- Showa Classic Ramen - $19.5: Chicken, pork, anchovy & bonito special shoyu broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tsuke-Men - $22: Shoyu-Tonkotsu broth dipping style ramen Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso BOTAN-ical Ramen - $19.5: Porcini Mushroom-based Miso Broth topped with tofu chashu, scallion and bamboo shoots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tan-Tan Men - $19.5: Porcini Mushroom-based Sesame Spicy Broth topped with spicy soy meat miso and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zangi Fried Chicken Burger - $19.5: Served on bomboloni bun with shredded cabbage and special Katsu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Fish Burger - $20: Served on bomboloni bun with shredded cabbage, tomato and malt vinegar oregano sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Ton-Katsu Burger - $19.5: Pork cutlet served on bomboloni bun with shredded cabbage and special Katsu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botan Rice Curry - $19: Japanese style curry rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Add-ons
- Pork Cha-Shu (3pcs) - $4 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Nitamago - $3.5: Seasoned soft boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kaedama - $4: Extra noodles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Organic Tofu Chashu (4pcs) - $4
- Vegan Yakiniku - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Juicy Pulled Pork Chashu - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Cutlet (Tonkatsu) - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Bomboloni Custard Cream Donuts - $8: Italian donuts filled with pastry cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Homemade Botan Coffee Jelly - $8: Brewed coffee and agar, served with oat milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Matcha Cheesecake - $8: Rich with bold matcha flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Lychee Martini - $15: Sake, Gin, Lychee syrup
- Samurai Rock - $14: Sake, Lime juice, Chili salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Asahi Super Dry (Draft) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Matcha IPA - $11
- Homemade Lemonade - $7
- Premium Yuzu Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coffee (Hot) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Karazishi Botan
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests rave about the delicious food, generous portions, inviting atmosphere, and polite, knowledgeable service that ensures a seamless dining experience.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Japanese restaurant offers a casual dining experience characterized by a vibrant, inviting atmosphere and playful shared plates.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking creative Japanese cuisine, generous portions, and budget-friendly prices in a vibrant, modern atmosphere with extensive dietary options.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its creative Japanese fusion, featuring inventive dishes like matcha fries and colorful, hand-crafted dumplings.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive and impressive, featuring diverse options like colorful dumplings, specialty ramen, and wings that accommodate over 35 dietary preferences.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Karazishi Botan currently holds an overall average rating of 4.0/5, reflecting the positive feedback received from its many dining guests.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, dairy-free, nut-free, plant-based, high-protein, low-carb, and heart-healthy options.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Organic Edamame works for keto and gluten-free diets, while the Hawaiian Wedge Salad is gluten-free and suitable for various plant-based diets.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Karazishi Botan is a budget-friendly ($) Japanese restaurant offering an affordable dining experience for its guests.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a budget-friendly Japanese dining experience featuring generous portions, polite service, and creative dishes like matcha fries and dumplings.
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