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Basho Japanese Brasserie, Boston, MA

Basho Japanese Brasserie

4.7
4.7
661 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
Basho is a Japanese word that is roughly translated as "location" or "a space where activities occur". It could be a family gathering, socializing with friends, or a business event; moreover, it could be the setting for an unforgettable experience. We call this setting "Basho".

Basho is a contemporary Izakaya brasserie where dishes are prepared in two separate areas: the principal kitchen and the sushi bar. Rather than offering individual starters and main courses, Basho serves dishes that are designed for sharing and are brought to the table steadily and continuously throughout the meal.

Your server will be happy to assist you in choosing dishes, such as our Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice Appetizer, which is highly popular or our specially crafted 1338 Signature Roll. We are also conveniently located within the heart of Fenway. If you're ever in the area for a Red Sox's game, stop by! We are only a 2 minute walk from Fenway Park!

Additional information

  • Location
    1338 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
  • Phone number
    (617) 262-1338
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Cocktail Bar, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Basho offering validation for parking within the 1330 Boylston garage off of Jersey Street for up to 3 hours for $12, every day, even on game days.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Menu

Basho Japanese Brasserie's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

Fun Bite

  • Steamed Bun

    Choice of: kurobuta pork belly or shrimp katsu

    • eaUS$6.00

  • Shishito PeppersUS$6.00

    Lightly fried w/ peppered sauce

    • Chicken WingsUS$9.00

      Deep-fried w/ basho hot sauce

      • Agedashi TofuUS$8.00

        Lightly fried w/ soy dashi sauce

        • Shrimp ShumaiUS$8.00

          Steamed shrimp dumplings

          • Pork GyozaUS$8.00

            Pan-fried pork dumplings

            • Shallot CalamariUS$9.00

              Lightly fried w/ shallot jam

              • Chicken KaraageUS$9.00

                Karaage w/ ginger garlic soy

                • Satay ChickenUS$9.00

                  Turmeric spice w/ peanut sauce

                  • Soft Shell CrabUS$12.00

                    Deep-fried w/ crab roe & crab chips

                    • Crispy ShrimpUS$12.00

                      Lightly fried shrimp & shiitake, mushroom mixed w/ spicy sauce

                      • OkonomiyakiUS$12.00

                        Savory japanese pancake

                        • Saba ShioyakiUS$10.00

                          Grilled salted mackerel

                          • Grilled KamaUS$12.00

                            Choice of: sake or hamachi collar

                            • Shrimp & Vegetable TempuraUS$12.00

                              • Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice*US$11.00

                                • Tartare*US$12.00

                                  Choice of: tuna or salmon

                                  • Yellowtail Uzusukuri*US$12.00

                                    Yuzu, house chili paste, jalapeno

                                    Heavy Hitter

                                    • B.Y.O. Noodle SoupUS$15.00

                                      Choice of: spicy miso, soy, or yuzu dashi (+$3); choice of: ramen or udon; choice of: chicken, tontoro, or kurobuta

                                      • Tempura SoupUS$15.00

                                        Choice of: udon or soba

                                        • Donburi

                                          Choice of:

                                          • GyudonUS$13.00
                                          • KatsudonUS$15.00
                                          • UnagidonUS$21.00

                                        • Fried Rice or Yaki SobaUS$13.00

                                          Choice of: chicken, pork, beef, or seafood (+$2)

                                          • Hot Stone Rice BowlUS$16.00

                                            Ribeye, egg yolk, mozzarella

                                            • Clay Pot Rice

                                              Thinly sliced ribeye or kurobuta

                                              • Mkt

                                            Substantial

                                            • Salmon or Chicken TeriyakiUS$18.00

                                              Roasted zucchini, stir-fried mushroom

                                              • Curry KatsuUS$18.00

                                                Choice of: chicken or pork

                                                • Negi ChickenUS$18.00

                                                  Chicken thigh marinated in garlic soy

                                                  • Miso Black CodUS$22.00

                                                    Brussel sprouts, caper, yuzu

                                                    • Poached Black Tiger ShrimpUS$22.00

                                                      Chinese green, taro sweet corn chowder

                                                      • Wok Seared Garlic RibeyeUS$26.00

                                                        Cabbage, bean sprouts, mushroom

                                                        • KalbiUS$26.00

                                                          Royal trumpet mushroom, broccolini

                                                          • Sashimi Platter*US$26.00

                                                            • Maki and Nigiri Platter*US$25.00

                                                              • Basho Nigiri Platter*US$30.00

                                                                • Basho Boat*US$44.00

                                                                  Basic

                                                                  Sushi with brown rice add $0. 50; roll with brown rice add $1

                                                                  • Tuna*

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$7.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$9.00
                                                                    • Roll or Handroll (Spicy)US$7.95

                                                                  • Yellowtail*

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$6.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$8.00
                                                                    • Roll or Handroll (Spicy)US$7.25

                                                                  • Salmon*

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$6.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$8.00
                                                                    • Roll or Handroll (Spicy)US$6.95

                                                                  • Scallop*

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$5.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$7.00
                                                                    • Roll or Handroll (Spicy)US$7.50

                                                                  • Snow Crab

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$6.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$8.00
                                                                    • Roll or HandrollUS$7.00

                                                                  • Grilled Water Eel

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$6.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$8.00
                                                                    • Roll or HandrollUS$6.95

                                                                  • White Fish*

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$5.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$7.00

                                                                  • Torched Squid*

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$5.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$7.00

                                                                  • Salmon Roe*

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$6.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$8.00

                                                                  • Tobiko*

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$5.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$7.00

                                                                  • Cooked Shrimp

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$5.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$7.00

                                                                  • Sea Urchin*

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$6.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$8.00

                                                                  • Egg Omelet

                                                                    • Sushi (2 Pcs)US$4.00
                                                                    • Sashimi (3 Pcs)US$6.00

                                                                  • Shrimp Tempura Roll

                                                                    • Roll or HandrollUS$7.95

                                                                  • California Roll

                                                                    • Roll or HandrollUS$6.95

                                                                  • Philadelphia Roll

                                                                    • Roll or HandrollUS$6.95

                                                                  • Sweet Potato Roll

                                                                    • Roll or HandrollUS$6.25

                                                                  • Volcano Roll

                                                                    • Roll or HandrollUS$11.00

                                                                  Roots

                                                                  • RiceUS$3.00

                                                                    White or brown

                                                                    • Miso SoupUS$5.00

                                                                      • EdamameUS$5.00

                                                                        Salted or spicy

                                                                        • Ginger GreensUS$5.00

                                                                          • Seaweed SaladUS$6.00

                                                                            • Soba SaladUS$8.00

                                                                              Signature Rolls

                                                                              • Nookie Roll*US$19.95

                                                                                Torched toro, shrimp katsu, avocado katsu, tobiko, kabayaki

                                                                                • Lobster Tempura Roll (Fried)US$14.00

                                                                                  Asparagus, avocado, soy paper

                                                                                  • 1338 Roll*US$13.38

                                                                                    Tuna, salmon, kani, tobiko, mango, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo

                                                                                    • Yuzu Yellowtail Roll*US$14.00

                                                                                      Seared hamachi, avocado, tobiko, cucumber, spicy mayo, yuzu

                                                                                      • Crunchy Roll*US$14.00

                                                                                        Tuna, salmon, ikura, tobiko, fried onion, spicy crumb, cucumber, mango

                                                                                        • Fenway Roll*US$14.00

                                                                                          Seared tuna, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, wasabi mayo

                                                                                          • Phoenix Roll*US$14.00

                                                                                            Seared salmon, kani, tobiko, spicy mayo, kabayaki

                                                                                            • Summer Roll*US$14.00

                                                                                              Spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, tobiko

                                                                                              • Tiger Roll*US$14.00

                                                                                                Squid, smoked salmon, ikura, unagi, cucumber

                                                                                                • Caterpillar Roll*US$13.00

                                                                                                  Unagi, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, kabayaki

                                                                                                  • Red Spider Roll*US$16.00

                                                                                                    Soft shell crab, tuna, tobiko, kabayaki

                                                                                                    • Snow Mountain RollUS$14.00

                                                                                                      Shrimp tempura, snow crab

                                                                                                      • Crazy RollUS$10.00

                                                                                                        Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo

                                                                                                        Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                                                                        What 661 people are saying

                                                                                                        Basho Japanese Brasserie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                        4.7
                                                                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                        • 4.7Food
                                                                                                        • 4.6Service
                                                                                                        • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                                        • 4.4Value

                                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                                        • Greater Boston

                                                                                                          Good for groups

                                                                                                        • Greater Boston

                                                                                                          Healthy

                                                                                                        • Greater Boston

                                                                                                          Japanese

                                                                                                        • Boston

                                                                                                          Good for groups

                                                                                                        • Boston

                                                                                                          Healthy

                                                                                                        • Boston

                                                                                                          Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                        • Boston

                                                                                                          Japanese

                                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                        Basho Japanese Brasserie offers a delightful dining experience with "best sushi in Boston," "incredible service," and a "very wide menu." Guests praise the "fresh and attractive sushi" alongside "great drinks and sushi rolls." While some note a "worn interior," the food and service consistently impress. Perfect for pre-event meals.

                                                                                                        661 Reviews

                                                                                                        1. Ken VIP

                                                                                                          Philadelphia2 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                          Outstanding experience. Great service. Broad and varying selections. Exquisite quality

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                                                                                                        2. Stuart VIP

                                                                                                          Greater Boston79 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 1 January 2025

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                          This was our first time back at Basho in quite a while, and it's every bit as good as we remember it. The shumai, sushi, and chirashi bowl were excellent, with the fish fresh, flavorful, and attractively presented. We'll be back again soon. We were there on New Years Eve, a surprisingly un-busy night for them. But we remember the restaurant as being fairly quiet even with more customers...unusual and welcome these days. A nice touch: almost everything on the menu is illustrated with a photograph.

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                                                                                                        3. Sara

                                                                                                          Greater Boston1 review

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                          We had a great meal before an event at MGM. Make sure to try the Wagu beef buns - they were amazing! Great drinks and sushi rolls too!

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                                                                                                        4. Julia

                                                                                                          New York City1 review

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 16 October 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                          The ramen was delicious. Highly recommend this place. The wait staff was very helpful as well.

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                                                                                                        5. Robyn VIP

                                                                                                          Greater Boston37 reviews

                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 6 October 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                          It is a good choice for before MGM concert! 175 for five people which these days isn’t bad. I’m impressed with the ultra clean rest rooms. Says a lot.

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                                                                                                        6. Allen

                                                                                                          Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 4 October 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                          Had a quick bite before going to a concert at MGM. Waiter took care of us and advised us what would be quick. Great food and great service!

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                                                                                                        7. davidF

                                                                                                          Greater Boston11 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 27 July 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                          excellent pre game for Red Sox Yankees away from the maddening crowd and the noise and the drunks. Will definitely do this again before a game. Food excellent

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                                                                                                        8. JPCBoston VIP

                                                                                                          Greater Boston235 reviews

                                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 19 July 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                          Room is quite cold/stark Seated facing street is challenging as light is very brught

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                                                                                                        9. ElizabethMC VIP

                                                                                                          Greater Boston5 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 27 June 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                          Great food, great service, and overall a very nice evening out for dinner. We will return again!

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                                                                                                        10. CindyH VIP

                                                                                                          Caribbean14 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          Dined on 1 May 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                          We had a delicious meal before the Red Sox game! Our servers were wonderful as well! We would love to go back some day!

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                                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                                        Basho Japanese Brasserie does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Basho Japanese Brasserie also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 262-1338.

                                                                                                        Basho Japanese Brasserie is rated 4.7 stars by 661 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                                        19:00
                                                                                                        Booked 7 times today
                                                                                                        Google Map for Basho Japanese Brasserie

                                                                                                        1338 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215

                                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                                          (617) 262-1338
                                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                                          Japanese, Cocktail Bar, Asian
                                                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                          Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–22:00
                                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                                          Smart Casual
                                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                                          Basho offering validation for parking within the 1330 Boylston garage off of Jersey Street for up to 3 hours for $12, every day, even on game days.
                                                                                                        • Payment Options
                                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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