I came here with my bf on Christmas Eve and the vibe was really nice inside. We both enjoyed the 17 piece omakase and wanted more! Our chef, Roman was really talkative and chill so that made the dinner very laid back. Honestly, if you want sushi and a good time then you should come here. The hostess/server was really attentive making sure we were doing OK. I didn't feel like we were being rushed to finish our food and each piece was explained really well to us by Roman. I can't wait to be back with my friends or family. read more

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Wow!! I came to this place to celebrate a family members birthday. Our chef was fantastic and the food was amazing. Next time I'm back in Chicago I will be visiting this place. 10/10 expierence and ambience. Great job yall! read more

Great spot in west loop for omakase! Great flavour, amazing service, good Sake collection, and cool vibes! For the price it is a great place to celebrate! Definitely recommended!!! read more

We had a great time at Sushi by Bou! Service was amazing and we were treated like old friends by Joe, Tashon, Chef Win, Chef Bank, Jackie, and Skye! read more

Sushi by Bou at the Emily Hotel was a great experience. The room is intimate and has a hip-hop vibe. 2 chefs create each piece of the 12 course meal in front of you. The chef we had was kind and explained each piece before service it to us. My top three pieces were the miso cod, surf and turf, and scallop. I will definitely be going back. read more

More of an experience than just another dinner out. Had an awesome time! Everything was amazing. Best sushi I've ever had. Navakun, Colleen and Sky really made it a special experience! I've had eel many times before and never enjoyed. Turned out to be the best course of the night. Cocktails were fantastic, well crafted. The speak easy and hip hop theme also added to the unique experience. Certainly elevated and first class but also approachable, entertaining and relaxed. It was all around a memorable, very enjoyable way to experience Omakase. read more

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we came here for the 17 course experience as our first omakase ever! It certainly did not disappoint. We sat at the bar and watched the chef make each individual pieces, which was so fun. The ambience was definitely special as well. Most of the pieces were delicious, even as someone who normally only eats salmon and eel sushi pieces. my favorite were the different tuna pieces, the miso cod, and eel. read more

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Service was top notch! Joe, Tashon, Chef win, Chef bank, Jackie, and of course Skye - treated us so well. There was a problem with the reservation so 2 people couldn't join us, poo on the reservation team, so aside from that, the food and drinks and service were perfect. I recommend the sake flight for all the fun flavors read more

Celebrated my birthday here today and I highly recommend if you want to be treated like the kween you are and hospitality 11/10. This is the place to be ! Only the staff will know of my experience but chef Roman with the amazing conversation but better omikase , skye with the Saki bottle , Colleen and Carlos you were nothing but the most patient and kindest even though it was MY birthday . If this gets to management please know you're staff was the best and you are lucky to have them . A birthday to never forget ! Can't wait to go back . read more

Sushi by Bou was all around a great experience. The location at the Emily Hotel is definitely small and intimate. The sushi was fresh and I enjoyed almost every piece I was served. Although, the food was really flavorful, for $100 per person I didn't leave stuffed full of food. I would come back but I would like to try the other locations. read more

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Just do it. I went to sushi by Bou with friends from out of town and the six of us had the entire restaurant to ourselves. After navigating the secluded halls of the Ace hotel. And landing in this super unique hip hop sushi heaven. Followed by great sushi. Each bite was amazing! I loved every roll. I highly recommend. I am making a reservation to go back now. read more

10/10 the most amazing experience I've ever had! The location was so cool and low key we felt like the only ones there. Service was incredible and the food was top notch. Can't wait to try the location in FL! read more

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A cute hidden 12-person sushi counter. Sushi was very fresh, but my boyfriend and I left hungry. While 12 pieces of sushi for $60 is not a bad price, some pieces like the hand roll were so small. We also noticed the sushi chef for those who ordered the "bougie" package was much more talkative and interactive with people. A nice place to try for the experience but I won't be back. read more

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One of the top dining experiences I've ever had. The quality of the fish, the atmosphere, the chef - all top notch. Highly recommend. Shoutout chef Ump Demonking - did his thing. Will definitely be back read more

The restaurant in Fulton Market does not offer outdoor seating, the Yelp listing currently says it does.

We love the bougie experience so very much. Always a wonderful experience across different locations. Love every piece. The service is always great. Can't wait to have the next date night there!! read more

A sushi bar "speakeasy" what a fun dining experience! This place is kinda hidden inside the Emily Hotel, but there is decent signage so you won't get lost. Once in the service hallway just look for the door with the red dot. Its sushi bar seating with only 10 seats and 2 chefs. The "omakase" menu is more of a prix fixe but still worth it at $60 (as of the time of this writing). I went by myself and ended up chatting with that 4 others at my side and became friends after a few drinks. Definitely drink with your chef as well for the best dining experience (this is true at most sushi bars). Also definitely make a reservation! read more

Chef Win and Skye took great care of us, the best most welcoming dinner experience with friends. Courses were all amazing, fresh and very flavorful. The vibe was so cute. Will definitely be back!! One of my new fav gems in west loop read more

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Had the best time here! We did the 12 course 60 minute omakase and it was so fun! We started off with some sake and their Kyusho Cove cocktail which was so refreshing! Some of our favorite bites were the toro with truffle salt, salmon with yuzu sauce and the wagyu uni! Definitely can't wait to come back for the 17 course omakase! read more

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The best service and everyone was so nice! Hard to pick a favorite sushi roll but definitely worth it to book omakase. Music was great as well read more

do come here for an experience!! it's more of an intimate street sushi vibe for those who enjoy hip hop music and drinking alongside sushi. now our favorite omakase place (compared to nyc omakase) but the fish nonetheless is better than going to a regular Japanese restaurant. the hosts are very interactive read more

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The Sushi by Bou experience is simply, WOW! We arrived early enough to enjoy a cocktail while we waited for our seats. The ambiance is very cozy with modern decor; the perfect place to make you feel at home. My date & I had the original omakase which came with 12 pieces. Each and every piece was carefully hand crafted by the chef whose easy going personality is guaranteed to have you engaged in good conversation. A master of his craft, the chef made sure that every piece of sushi was equally balanced with all the right flavors. The way the fish just melted on our tongues the second we placed it in our mouths was enough to convince us to try the Big Mac which clearly did NOT disappoint! The hostess was also very welcoming and highly attentive. Before the night ended, we were all given shots of sake to enjoy with the chef. Can't wait to return! read more

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The vibes and seating were pretty cool, very intimate which I liked. It's not worth $65 nor $60 in my opinion. It was good but the sushi unfortunately was just basic nigiri with nothing really special. I felt underwhelmed. The flavor profile was lacking some depth and body. I will say, the kyusho cove cocktail was probably one the top cocktails I've had in Chicago. Omakase typically lasts 1-1.5 hours and we were done before an hour had passed but the hostess kind of rushed us to take a seat on the couches to flip the tables which felt a little off for an omakase place, considering it hadn't even been an hour yet. Overall, I would say it didn't really felt like the best bang for your buck. Think I would defer going to the traditionally more expensive omakase places to get my bang for my buck. read more

This is more than a dinner, it's an experience. The 90's hip-hop theme and music playlist gives this place a great vibe. Roman (along with the other sushi chef that night) are the best. Everything was delicious and the presentations of all rolls were on point. Roman made the night so much fun for all of us. We can't thank Roman and the rest of the crew enough for the best hospitality. Definitely looking to come back again soon! read more

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Amazing!!! Such a good deal for Omakase lunch. For two people it was $150 ish with tip which is such a steal!!! Literally every piece of sushi was amazing - complete flavor explosion and honestly was some of the best sushi I've ever had. Our chef Alex did a great job explaining every piece and the artistry was so fun to watch. The place is hidden back in the Emily Hotel and the room is super intimate and cozy. I would say the only critique was that it was super cold in the room- bring a jacket!! I would go back in a heartbeat read more

Sushi by Bou was an amazing experience!! Definitely worth the hype and price! The food was amazing and the staff were so fun and entertaining! read more

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I really wanted to like this place because it hit everything I love about the omakase experience: small/quaint space, great hip-hop music, couture cocktails, and sushi made right in front of you. What I didn't anticipate was the rushed and almost unwelcome feeling I had while dining there. We were running 10 minutes late (Chicago construction traffic) so I let them know and the woman said it was not an issue. When we arrived, we were told the previous seating was running late and were finishing up. Our party of 4 was led to the small bar area where the bartender greeted us warmly and recommended some very tasty cocktails. After about 20 minutes, we were led to the sushi area where we were told to sit in a certain area but we asked if we could sit at the corner so we could have conversation while facing each other. The hostess said that corner was for patrons paying for the Boujee Omakase so we said we'd gladly upgrade for that experience. The hostess paused, exhaled loudly and said she had to check to make sure they had enough fish for our experience. After a bit of shuffling around and loud consultation with other restaurant staff, she said they could accommodate and we sat around the corner of the sushi counter. At this point, we were already feeling a little uneasy but decided to let it go. Busy night, fresh fish allocated for a certain number of guests - I get it. The music was great and the bartender kept our drinks coming. The sushi chef presented our nigiri while mumbling a description and eventually by the 5th piece of sushi, he just gave us the sushi without any explanation. We had to ask him what the pieces were and he mumbled his response each time so eventually we just stopped asking and referenced the menu posted on the wall. This was completely against everything I knew to be true about omakase. The chef is usually knowledgeable and proud to present the sushi but in this case, it was as if they were making the sushi as quickly as possible to get us out of there. At the end of our seating time, the hostess came over and told us we had to leave because the next seating was waiting despite being seated 30 minutes late due to the previous seating time. The bartender came over and told us we were welcome to stay at the bar to mitigate the feeling of being put out in the street. In the end, we paid our very expensive tab and left deflated in both wallet and spirit. I've had many omakase experiences in Chicago and other states but this was among my most disappointing. For the price of drinks and the boujee experience, it was far below the standard of anything close to a tailored sushi experience. If it wasn't for the bartender, Sushi by Bou would've easily earned a 1 star rating. read more

awesome time, skye and tashon were spot on with their sake knowledge! chef ump was through the roof great energy can't wait to be back!

Located in the Emily Hotel and modeled after a speakeasy concept, Sushi by Bou offers a hip and intimate ambiance. We arrived 10 minutes till our reservation and was asked to wait in the lobby. The restaurant itself was small (maybe like 8 - 10 seats available) with two chefs yet it didn't feel too tight and we were still able to have conversations among ourselves. We opted for the 12 course omakase and it was a great omakase experience. The fish was really fresh (though we weren't too impressed with the uni but I could just be an off day) and everything was very tasty!! We also got the Kyushu Cove for our drink which was great as well. Our favorite pieces were the yellowtail, eel, and toro! The chef was very friendly, energetic, talkative and attentive. He was making a lot of jokes and trying to make conversation with us. I think he was a crucial component in making our experience fun and special! read more

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Had a great time here! The conversation, experience and food were dynamic! The omakase was delicious.

Absolutely amazing omakase experience. It was our first time having omakase and Chef Ice was wonderful and definitely blew us away. Highly recommend, we did the regular course which is so affordable and worth it, but I'm sure everything they have to offer is amazing. Thanks for the incredible night!! read more

Literally the best experience out in west loop recently. Chef Win was amazing, even giving us amazing a la carte recommendations. Joe, Jashon, and Skye are the BEST hosts! Sake recommendations, good hospitality, the most AMAZING playlist... could you ask for more?? You need to go here! read more

This was a rocking place for sushi. After moving to Chicago a year ago, I've struggled to find reasonably priced good sushi. This was it! The atmosphere was fun and intimate with 10 total seats. The playlist was great, and the omakase was amazing. For $60 each person got 12 courses of nigiri and one-bite hand roll 'tacos' prepared right in front of us by one of two chefs. Roman was fun, engaging, and taught us so much about how to prepare sushi, we loved chatting with him throughout the meal. Overall, the food was great, the ambiance was great and the price was great! I know I will be going back if I can get a reservation-- I feel like this place is about to blow up. read more

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This was such an amazing experience! Omg! This was the perfect birthday dinner! The sushi was amazing and fresh! My favorite was the fatty tuna (mind blowing and melts in your mouth)... another fav was the blotted shrimp. It's such an intimate spot and the ambience is amazing. The decor/theme was 90s hip-hop! Loved it! And the music was good too! Service was GREAT! The chefs was amazing, host & bartender took great care of us. Oh and the drinks was hitting! We did the omakase experience which was $60 per person which includes a 12 course meal. And then afterwards u can order extras. Totally worth the money! Love this! read more

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Absolutely, amazing sushi! The staff was very accommodating and attentive. The Sushi Chef, Navakun, was hilarious and very personable! He was knowledgeable, answered every question, entertained us all and made sure each guest was treated special and engaged. The sushi though, that was excellent! What was done to that eel to make it so tender, rich and buttery?! It melted in my mouth. Can't get over it! My mouth waters when I think of it. The music was hitting and taking me back. Definitely the music of only a few generations, meaning that young people gotta learn something about the music that was and should still be, before showing face so you understand the vibe. Music was a bit loud but hey, I know I'm getting older. However, I will definitely be going back! read more

Our chef Roman is the man! Good food, great dining experience. Cool speak easy / hip vibes also. Very different from your traditional omakase! read more

Great experience. The food was wonderful and the setting was fun and intimate. The service was very receptive and focus on ensuring everyone was enjoying themselves. read more

First time at Sushi by Bou and I was blown away! The experience I received was spectacular, especially the server Skye. I highly recommend everyone to come here to try the omakase and mochi after! read more

My friend and I tried Sushi by Bou at part of the 2024 restaurant week deal. It is very interesting that the restaurant stress about customers being punctual for the appointment. That is a tall ask in the winter of chicago. We were running 10 min late because of weather and traffic. The restaurant send a message via Opentable to understand our ETA, which is reasonable. However, the phone number of the restaurant is text only, and if you call the number, it will tell you this is a text only number and then point you to the exact number to speak to the restaurant, but then once again this number is text only. Then the message they sent in the Opentable app is read only which doesn't not take any response. There was no way I could contact the restaurant and let them know my ETA. Please have a better operational set up for this entire process. We made it and realize that the chef makes the sushi and does the plating for all the customer with the same reservation time at the same time, but it was actually not really that restricted of a rule, which made the entire episode about making sure all the customer arrive punctually a bit unnecessary. Regarding food -- quality is not consistent: some are really good and some are bad. The size of the sushi is quite small compared to real omakase, and we had to go and get taco afterwards. I was hoping more with a $59 dinner. Regard environment -- the restaurant is more like a private room that fits 8 customers at once. It was quite loud in the restaurant that night mainly because some other customer got drunk and start laughing and screaming loudly, but the staff just let it be so the rest of the customers can enjoy the "performance"of this customer. Checking out was not particularly smooth either -- the staff seem to be unfamiliar with the POS and could not figure out if we paid or not. Eventually it got figured out but omg this experience was a roller coaster and I am not confident we are returning. read more

Chef Max, the best and funniest omakase chef of all time. Will make you laugh and then give you a piece of the best sushi you've ever had. Literally would recommend to anyone. read more