Wasabi - Basel

I'm here countless times. It may be goto space for going out. The lunch menus are always great and offer a beautiful variety and make the best sushi in the Base... read more I'm here countless times. It may be goto space for going out. The lunch menus are always great and offer a beautiful variety and make the best sushi in the Basel area (order by phone).

Amazingly authentic bentos, a little paradise for those who miss Japan, its friendly people and beautiful food. Love their salmon steaks and omelet. read more Amazingly authentic bentos, a little paradise for those who miss Japan, its friendly people and beautiful food. Love their salmon steaks and omelet.

Very friendly japanese run place. Original sushi alway fresh prepared. Only take away, no place to sit. read more Very friendly japanese run place. Original sushi alway fresh prepared. Only take away, no place to sit.

I have worked in Basel for 5 months now (part time) and had yet to find a restaurant to tell anyone about disappointing really. Wasabi is finally a place to sho... read more I have worked in Basel for 5 months now (part time) and had yet to find a restaurant to tell anyone about disappointing really. Wasabi is finally a place to shout about. The other Japanese's in town don't employ Japanese chefs and offer the menu options that students can prepare udon, gyoza etc. Wasabi makes everything from scratch in front of you...The food is of limited selection and only takeaway (ok...you can eat in perched on one two tiny tall tables...but don't expect to eat it). It is, however, real Japanese (yes, I have been there so can tell) and really yummy. The lunchtime bento comes in three options daily. At night they do sushi and sashimi...with a few variations. They also sell some Japanese cooking ingredients and kitchenware. They have a limited selection of drinks not to my taste, but something for most people I am sure.I now eat there most days I am in town...try it out...

Okay, so Wasabi is primarily a japanese to-go place in Basel...but this doesn 't prevent it from having the best sushi in the city. We believe it is owned and m... read more Okay, so Wasabi is primarily a japanese to-go place in Basel...but this doesn 't prevent it from having the best sushi in the city. We believe it is owned and managed by Japanese ex-pats, which distinguishes it from most of the Japanese-food restaurants we have met in the region.We 've been going there for the past few years, getting their sushi to go. We came from San Francisco over a decade ago, and have been searching for good sushi in the area ever since. Wasabi has the best sushi in town. The sashimi is quite good, but you can tell the quality of the food by care and the quality of the preparation rice, oddly enough. They have quality ingredients throughout their sushi...not just the fish. They also have other Japanese dishes, like karaage, gyoza,teriyaki, tempura, etc., but we mainly go there for the sushi. The last time we went to Wasabi, they asked us if we wanted to eat our order in , which meant actually eating it on benches within the small restaurant. The quality of the food makes it worthwhile to enjoy while eating on your lap!They do sell a limited quantity of Japanese staples (i.e. somen and sake) in the restaurant. And we noticed that they also give Japanese cooking (primarily sushi) classes. I am sure they do an excellent job, and we may partake at the next opportunity.We would encourage you, if you like real Japanese food, to try Wasabi.