Really great sushi for a really great price. I ordered a sushi set for takeout and dove straight in…read more(sorry, photo is after I had eaten some already) but had to stop to write a review on this one. The sushi set was only about $21 and it came with spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and spicy yellowtail. It even came with the option to add avocado or another veggie to the rolls but I chose not to in case it made the fish portions smaller, but I might try it next time. Each roll was amazingly fresh and wonderful! Spicy Yellowtail - The fish in this one isn't minced so it's a nice plump and fresh piece of yellowtail with spicy mayo on top. Probably my favorite of the 3! Spicy Tuna - This one was minced and there was spicy mayo on top as well as some spice in the minced tuna. The most spicy of the 3 but not too spicy by any means - a lovely kick! Spicy Salmon - Fatty and delicious with the wasabi - this was in the middle when it came to spice level but still a really solid piece of spicy salmon. All in all, 5/5 taste and quality with a great price to match - I will definitely be back!

Wow!! What an amazing place to eat. The rolls were better than some we've had in St Louis in their…read moreChinatown. The house salad was sooo good with avocado, tomatoes, mango and cucumber!!!! Awesome place to eat and very filling. Would come here again while we are visiting Boston!!!

Was in Boston over the weekend visiting a friend who lives in Chinatown. I was really craving…read moresushi, so she brought me here. The restaurant is small but cute and fits a decent amount of tables. We started off with 3 hot green teas. Our server was very nice but forgot the third green tea, which was no problem since they were so incredibly hot, we had to wait at least 10 minutes to take a sip. However, they were delicious. The tea was so good that we all wanted to take them to go (sadly they did not have to-go cups). With it being such a cold day, I got the miso soup to start. It was a nice size portion and had so much flavor. One of my friends tried a few rolls, while my other friend and I shared the lunch size chicken teriyaki. I was taken back by how big the portion was and how tasty it was. The lunch portion came with rice, chicken teriyaki, dumplings, sushi, and a soup or salad, and the option to add an addition soup or salad for $0.50. We added the house salad, and wow! I am still thinking about how good the ginger dressing was. Highly recommend!

Came in here for the lunch special and it was so good! I got the 3 maki lunch special for around…read more19$ and it was so worth the price! For my picks, I got the crazy, Philly, and spicy yellowtail rolls. The yellowtail roll was so good and just the right amount of spice! The staff was friendly and our meal came out extremely quick. So, no worries if you need to rush back to the office.

Okay fish, not good rice, and extremely slow service. Came here with a group of friends (total 4…read morepeople including me). The employees were nice and polite and seated us promptly. However, we waited 45-60 min from the time we ordered to the time we received our food. Each of us ordered a roll, so nothing out of the ordinary. From what we could see at the counter, it seemed like the restaurant was prioritizing take out orders over dine-in orders. When my yellowtail scallion roll finally arrived, I was underwhelmed. The fish itself was okay- the taste seemed fine, but the texture was a bit off, sorta soft/mushy. The rice tasted old. The size of the roll was also rather small and skinny. The inside decor was very pretty, though. The bathroom was decent. Personally, I would not return to this place.

We are regulars here at Basho and are obsessed. We come here at least once a week--all the staff,…read morefrom the manager Mai to the servers are SO friendly, professional, and lovely. I don't know what we would do without this restaurant, as it has become such a staple of our diet. We used to live in NYC and California and my main and primary hobby basically eating at good Asian restaurants, especially at Japanese restaurants. Basho can compete with any of the best neighborhood restaurants I've been to, including super popular and "in vogue" places. Now onto the food: the sushi is consistently fresh and delicious (try the Phoenix Roll or the Nookie Roll). The hot entrees are amazing (try the miso cod - it's out of this world). The lunch specials are such a good deal - particularly the chirashi bow or the bento!! And while it's a more upscale restaurant, it's also extremely kid and child friendly - our picky toddler is welcomed with open arms (they literally know and greet him here by name!) and he loves the food here, especially the gyoza and the yaki ramen! The drinks (both alcoholic and zero proof) are also great - good heavy pours and they do not skimp on size. And finally - the decor is super seasonal and cute, the restaurant is always clean, and it is quiet and romantic enough to have easy conversation. The music is never too loud (which is often an issue with restaurants in this area) and they can accommodate large and small parties easily. Basho is almost a hidden neighborhood gem and secret for us for years--but we love this place so much that we thought it would be remiss if we didn't leave them a glowing review!

We were in the area and were looking for a quick & easy lunch…read more We saw the signs outside for 3 hand rolls for $10 and we were sold! We ended up getting 6 hand rolls each, with a total of 12 handrolls. The handrolls are pretty small. If you've been to some of the handroll spots in the city such as Matsunori, Mai, Nori nori, etc, these are much SMALLER but I did like that they kept the rice minimal! Note: if you're not a fan of wasabi, they do put wasabi + very salty soy sauce inside the roll w/ the rice which isn't noted on the menu. I personally love wasabi though! We had asked for some soy sauce since we didn't know they put both soy sauce + wasabi in the handrolls lol. I think that the 3 rolls/$10 is a great deal. Quality of fish is not bad. Handrolls we got: - Alaska (salmon + avocado) -hamachi (3) - spicy tuna (2) -spicy yellowtail (2) -spicy salmon -eel - baked salmon (2) I would definitely come back for the handroll deal but would avoid getting the fried calamari. It took the longest to arrive to the table & we believe it was just frozen calamari that they dressed up slightly. The rings had no squid flavor or texture & made me question if it even had squid inside or just fried batter LOL. Wouldn't recommend the fried calamari.

A pretty sizeable sushi restaurant on Boylston Street. It's dimly lit and there are other colored…read morelight strategically placed in plants and other spots. The Thai tea looked bright red until I realized it was just the lighting. The place is big which is nice. Plenty of seating. They offer a list of handrolls which can be sampled for $5 each or 3 for $10. They're pretty average but if you want to eat cheap, 6 handrolls for $20 isn't bad. The more upscale selections, for more money, include Toro and uni combos and a tuna with jalapeño and dried shallots... that one was my favorite. Recommend it. Their sushi rice is on point though. Really well prepared. Service was friendly. Overall, it was decent. It sits somewhere in the middle.. not being particularly cheap if that is what you want and not being high end with better ingredients. The Nigiri were a bit hacked up but still tasted good. Not bad at all and if you're in the area, it's worth a stop. I have so many go to sushi places on my short list, but this won't be added since it kind of doesn't fill a niche for me.

Love this place - diverse menu including somewhat hard to find robata…read more Friendly servers Decent prices

Came here for pre-BSO concert dining. Loved it!! The sukiyaki beef with glass noodle was so…read morehearty and flavorful, full of umami goodness, and the grilled whole squid was packed with smokey aroma. (I must get this if I see it on the menu.) The fish and skewers were also perfectly grilled over charcoal and very flavorful! Very friendly and obliging staff who charged my dead phone while I ate. Great food goes hand in hand with great art. The BSO Symphony Hall is modeled after Vienna's Golden Hall and it's glorious. I urge everyone to attend a concert there if they can.

Fuji at Kendall was a nice spot to catch up with friends. The sushi was okay overall, but the…read moreservice was really good and the drinks were enjoyable. The atmosphere felt relaxed and made it easy to sit, talk, and spend time together without feeling rushed. I would come back more for the drinks, service, and social atmosphere than specifically for the sushi.

Came here over the weekend for dinner and ordered several different rolls to share. The sushi was…read morejust okay -- nothing really stood out, but fine for a quick bite. The experience was almost pleasant until the bill arrived with an automatic 20% service charge added. The total came to about $100, with a suggested 20% minimum tip on top of that. What really bothered me was how the waitstaff handled the payment -- they brought over portable card readers, preselected the service charge for you, and stood there watching as you paid, making it awkward to question or change it. The device was hardcode with only tipping amounts of 20% | 30% | 40% selection. This was not an upscale high end place that commands this type of tipping. Or else i would happily oblige. I noticed other tables were treated the same way. Overall, the food was mediocre, and the 20% suggested tipping approach left a bad impression.

I had a very good experience with this restaurant late on a Sunday night. There was plenty of…read moreseating and the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Food portions were large and came with a variety of small pickles/kimchi on the side. I ordered the japchae (spicy) and my dinner companion ordered the japchae (mild). Mine had just enough of a kick to be pleasant without any "burn"--next time I will probably kick it up a notch.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Friendly service and good food, but the ambience was a little rough…read more We were looking for a place to have dinner with friends and were excited to see a Korean restaurant. The menu also seemed like it would have a nice variety for everyone. When we walked up to the restaurant, however, we weren't sure if it was open at first. The entryway looked dark and there were all these construction materials around. We saw some lights within and there was an OPEN sign so we decided to go in to make sure. Turned out they were undergoing renovations, so things were unfortunately in a bit of disarray, but the main dining area was fine. The hubby had the vegetarian bibimbap and I had the jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup). I liked my dish fine, but the hubby said his wasn't quite as flavorful as what he was used to. Their banchan selection was just ok--serviceable. Granted, we're from LA, so it's a pretty high bar; I'm willing to cut them some slack. Our friends shared a spicy pork bulgogi plate, which they liked. The portions were good, the prices reasonable, and the service was friendly and efficient. If you're craving Korean eats, this is a pretty good spot. Hopefully their renovations are done by the time you read this.

I ordered from Yoki for lunch via a catering app. Because of this I cannot speak to the ambiance of…read morethe restaurant but I can comment on the food which was delicious! I ordered the grilled chicken plate which left me satisfied in both taste and portion. I would definitely order from here again.

Food was good. I got the Mambo Combo with white rice and salad. The bowl tasted good.read more