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Basho est un des meilleurs restaurant à St John's. la raison pour laquelle je n'y étais jamais allé, c'est parce que leur spécialité est les sushis. N'étant pas... read more Basho est un des meilleurs restaurant à St John's. la raison pour laquelle je n'y étais jamais allé, c'est parce que leur spécialité est les sushis. N'étant pas amateur de sushi, j'avais tout simplement ignoré ce que ce restaurant avait à offrir en dehors de ces mets délicats japonais. Finalement, avec ma nièce par une soirée glaciale, nous sommes allés souper chez Basho. Situé dans une ancienne grande maison proche du centre ville, le restaurant est confortable avec un décor épuré...un peu trop d'ailleurs car sur les murs, certaines peintures (à vendre) manquaient et il restait des étiquettes et des crochets...pas très esthétiques pour un grand restaurant. Le restaurant était presque plein et l'atmosphère était dynamique et cossue. On nous mit juste à coté d'une fenêtre et d'un gros radiateur....un endroit parfait par cette soirée si froide. Le menu offre une grande variété de sushis ainsi que d'autres mets japonais et du bœuf japonais vieilli par le restaurateur. Nous avons opté pour des légumes et fruits de mer tempura comme entrée suivis de sushis aux légumes pour ma compagne et d'un carré d'agneau et son jarret pour moi. Les tempuras étaient délicieux, bien croustillants à l'extérieur et parfaitement cuits; les pétoncles étaient particulièrement succulentes. L'assiettes de sushis était impressionnante...tant par la quantité offerte que par la présentation...Mon carré d'agneau saignant arriva sur une grande assiette, posé sur une ratatouille fine avec d'un côté des asperges et de l'autre un jarret confit. C'était tout simplement délicieux; cependant il y eut une fausse note: les asperges couvertes de graines de sésame étaient froides/"glacées"...dommage...Nous avons bu du Sauvignon blanc espagnol avec les tempuras puis nous avons bu un Rioja, (Marques de Riscal) avec le reste du repas. Les desserts un gâteau au fromage délicieux et une mousse au chocolat quelconque ont clos ce bon repas. malheureusement ce restaurant n'offre pas d'expresso....

Went to Basho for a family dinner in December. The teriyaki fillet was incredible! They had a tune poke appetizer as a special, and it was the best I've ever ea... read more Went to Basho for a family dinner in December. The teriyaki fillet was incredible! They had a tune poke appetizer as a special, and it was the best I've ever eaten. The cocktails are fresh, innovative, and so delicious! Outstanding service and atmosphere. I would definitely recommend dining here with family, friends or co-workers. The upstairs lounge can also seat diners, and the view is spectacular!

Basho is one of the premiere restaurants in St. John's. Very consistent and always delicious. Sushi is always fresh and handmade and their truffle fries are to... read more Basho is one of the premiere restaurants in St. John's. Very consistent and always delicious. Sushi is always fresh and handmade and their truffle fries are to die for.

I have visited Basho many times and as usual this trip didn't disappoint in food, value and service! And of course the drinks are the best! It is always a fun e... read more I have visited Basho many times and as usual this trip didn't disappoint in food, value and service! And of course the drinks are the best! It is always a fun experience and the staff is attentive and knowledgeable of the offerings. The food is hot, plentiful , delicious & good value. Our server was very friendly and chatted with us about the food and answered our questions. Never felt rushed and server checked with us many times to make sure we were enjoying the food, drinks and the evening....The owner is always there working side by side! Basho gets it right!

Over all good experience. Had the "Scallops 3 ways" for starter they were good. I had the "Filet Mignon" for my main it was outstanding not a fan of the sides (... read more Over all good experience. Had the "Scallops 3 ways" for starter they were good. I had the "Filet Mignon" for my main it was outstanding not a fan of the sides (green beans and white rice rolls). My wife had "California roll" and "Vegetable roll" which she also enjoyed. She had the creamsicle to drink which she loved I had a blackberry martini also very good. Last and certainly not least was desert, we had the chocolate moose it was also outstanding. Service was fine, atmosphere was good.

In the top three restaurants in SJ in terms of food quality and technical difficulty of food preparation techniques. Service could improve marginally... read more In the top three restaurants in SJ in terms of food quality and technical difficulty of food preparation techniques. Service could improve marginally...

Had a perfect evening with the girls good wine, fabulous sushi, melt in your mouth beef sashimi a great atmosphere. Highly recommend this place : read more Had a perfect evening with the girls good wine, fabulous sushi, melt in your mouth beef sashimi a great atmosphere. Highly recommend this place :

Birthday dinner and all our meals were excellent. Huge portions too. read more Birthday dinner and all our meals were excellent. Huge portions too.

Don’t go to Basho if you’ Looking for an enjoyable evening out. Worst dining experience we’ve ever had. A large group of “regulars” were given free... read more Don’t go to Basho if you’ Looking for an enjoyable evening out. Worst dining experience we’ve ever had. A large group of “regulars” were given free...

Five stars for sushi every time !! Thank you Tack!! read more Five stars for sushi every time !! Thank you Tack!!

Fantastic dinner out! My partner’s family is half Japanese, and even he was impressed! We had the scallops, spicy salmon roll, steak frites, and cod meal. Would... read more Fantastic dinner out! My partner’s family is half Japanese, and even he was impressed! We had the scallops, spicy salmon roll, steak frites, and cod meal. Would definitely recommend each of them. The portions were generous, well seasoned, and creative. You may not think of Japanese cuisine for a vacation meal in Nfld, but Basho definitely is a standout!