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    Sushi by Bou - Jersey City NJ @ Ani Ramen

    4.5 (294 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese, Speakeasies
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Nikki R.

    I cannot love this place more! First time here and first omakase experience. From the minute we walked in until the minute we left, it was an experience! The room was small and intimate and the staff very engaged with every customer. Every thing was explained as they went. I couldn't even really pick a favorite because all the food was so good. Maybe the chopped tuna or bbq yellowtail, if i had to pick two. I had two drinks off the mock-tail menu and they were perfectly refreshing and didnt feel like overpriced juice, but an actual drink. You can stay after your seating and order more drinks as well. They don't rush the experience at all!

    Tracy D.

    We always have a great time at Sushi by Bou and the Jersey City location did not disappoint. To check in you meet the hostess at the Ramen restaurant where the Sushi by Bou restaurant is hidden by the kitchen area. As usual you start with drinks before being asked to move to your spot at the sushi bar. Since I wasn't drinking alcohol at the time I opted for the Galaxy Yuzu Lemoade which had the butterfly pea flower infused in it. Like other Sushi by Bou locations we have been too the sushi itself was very fresh and delicious. Sad to see they weren't able to have uni for our dinner experience like they normally do. It had to do with that there was a bit of a shortage at the time we were there. One thing that was different and fun was that they did let us torch a couple of dishes-with supervision and guidance of course. We had a great time and looking forward to possibly returning in the future.

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    Alicia T.

    Sushi by Bou is one of my favorite omakases in downtown JC! The pieces are the perfect amount and are fresh and tasty. The sushi chef and the staff were welcoming and gave a great vibe

    Regina Z.

    I came to this omakase spot with a total of 4 people for a friend's birthday. It was a wonderful experience! The chef we had was AMAZING! His name is Carmen. Had the best personality and service of all times. The pieces the chef served were incredible. Each piece was flavorful and unique. I really enjoyed the yellowtail, surf n turf, and eel pieces. I was really looking forward to the toro piece, but the cut was pretty small compared to other omakase places I have been to. The Big Mac (additional cost) was amazing. So many great ingredients and I could taste each one of them. Highly recommend Big Mac. The atmosphere was awesome. Decorated with many flowers and lights. Many people came here to celebrate their birthdays so we all got a shot on the house. We spent about $100 per person that night with tips and tax. I love it here. Planning to come eat at this omakase spot again!

    Aya E.

    Ordered: 12-course, 1-hour signature omakase experience (~$60): yellowtail, lean tuna, chopped tuna, spotted prawn, salmon roe, albacore, scallop, miso cod, fatty tuna, salmon, surf & turf, and BBQ eel Big Mac (~$18): wagyu beef, scallop, toro, and uni Galaxy Sparkling Yuzu Lemonade (~$11): zero proof; yuzu, lemon, simple syrup, seltzer, and butterfly pea tea Aya's take: My first omakase experience! Entering through Ani Ramen, we were taken to a room tucked away in the back. It's a very intimate experience with only ~8 seats per hour slot. I started off with the Galaxy Sparkling Yuzu Lemonade which was light & refreshing. Every single piece of this 12-course experience was incredibly fresh and well-curated. The chefs balance flavors, textures, and colors in every single bite. My favorites were the fatty tuna (toro) and miso cod (gindara). We also tried the Big Mac which in theory, you can't go wrong with because it's includes some of the best ingredients layered on top of one another. I think having it in this form doesn't allow you to appreciate each ingredient as much as you should. I was surprised at how full I was after the 12-courses and the Big Mac definitely took me over the top. I loved watching the chefs create each course and having sufficient time to enjoy each bite. At the price point, freshness level, and ambiance - this is an incredible "starter" omakase experience!

    Fanny D.

    I came here on a Wednesday after work (5pm) my group was the only group here. There were a lot of empty seats. The servers took our jackets and bags when we entered and gave them back to us when we left. As we were the only group (2 people) here, we got served very fast. As we ate our piece, the omakase chef was already preparing our next piece. It was my friends birthday. When the chef heard about this, we were offered a shot with the chef! And the chef made an extra piece for my friend! Hamachi yellowtail - this was the first piece and was def a good choice to start with Akami lean tuna Botan eel spotted prawn - i don't typically like prawn, but this is the first time I actually liked it! Ikura salmon roe - i dont really like big popping roe. Bincho albacore Maguro chopped tuna Hotate scallop - this was really good! Gindara miso cod - my first bite was a sniff of wasabi I had to breathe wasabiiii as I ate this Toro fatty tuna Sake salmon Wagyuni surf n' turf - i like the texture of this Unagi bbq eel - the sauce is really good.

    Toro roll
    Jazmin-Jean F.

    My bf and I usually go to omakase in NYC but we were looking for last minute reservations at a late hour and this place took a 10pm reservation. Sushi by Bou does have a location in NYC but we went to the JC location bc of convenience. Sushi by Bou is inside Ani ramen (also a very awesome place to eat). You tell the receptionist you're here for the sushi and she'll take you to the back where another person will let you into a back room where the omakase is held. Very cool! It feels like you're in a whole separate restaurant in a restaurant. The area has throwback music playing with neon menu lights and very kind people. They take your coat and seat you down. This omakase is very laid back and casual. Some people don't like this but for me I really loved it. I felt like I can talk to the sushi chef and crack jokes with him. Given there was only 3 of us so it was VERY intimate. However, bc of the vibe of the place I wasn't intimidating, it made omakase super fun! I've been to other omakase places where the music was simplistic, you had to dress upscale, and everyone was whispering or not talking making it super intimidating. This place had all the deliciousness of omakase while in a relaxed, chill setting. Alright let's talk about PRICE! This place has AMAZING value. Bougie experience has 17 pieces for $100. I was FULL and I'm usually never full with omakase. Even their other option which is standard omakase is 12 pieces for $60 is incredible value. FAVORITE PIECES All the pieces were delicious but the ones that really stood out were the toro with truffle salt, prawn, and scallop. The truffle salt really complimented the toro piece with the beautiful taste of truffle. The scallop (one of my favorites) was probably one of the freshest I have EVER had. Lastly, the prawn, WOW. Usually I'm not a fan of the shrimp pieces however this prawn was so extremely fresh and smooth. Tastes straight from the ocean and I just slurped it right up!! I'm so glad we found this place bc now if I have a craving for omakase, I don't have to break the bank to go get it! PRO-TIP: we were there at 10pm and had a 1:3 chef/customer ratio. Our food came out so quick, we weren't waiting long for the next piece, quality was still there even though it was the end of the day, and the attentiveness was on point. We were done with our 17 course meal in 50 minutes! So come later if you want this kind of intimacy.

    Craig G.

    It won't quite transport you to a sushi bar in Tsukiji, but the omakase at Sushi By Bou is a fantastic meal for considerably cheaper than you'll find...just about anywhere in the area. For $60, you'll enjoy 12 pieces of the chef's selected sushi (or, for $40 more, get six extra pieces including some more exotic tastes). Reservations are a must, with only 8 seats at the "Zen Garden" sushi bar in the back of Ani Ramen. While some bits (buttery smooth spotted prawn, immensely tasty fatty tuna) are better than others (an uni + wagyu mix that tasted muddled), it's well worth the experience, especially when complimented with the selection of sake available.

    June-Young C.

    I was trying to get into Luigi's ice cream, but unfortunately I only stumbled into a hidden omakase wonderland. This place is very in touch with the millennials with the "Bougie" omakase experience. Get it? Bou-gie? The place is sushi by Bou? Haha! Due to inflation and external supply chain issues, the cost of the experience has risen. There's a normal option for $50 and the Bougie one for $100. 12 courses vs 17. Luckily, we checked in on yelp and got a free shot. This place is super intimate, with even a couch and a mini sand zen garden when you wait. There's a bartender tucked in the corner, make sure to order something fancy to go with your experience. This place actually encourages you to eat with your hands and has a towel and ginger to wipe in between courses. Our chef Iven was great. Excellent service and made some really choice sushi. My favorite was probably the miso cod handroll. Lots of flavor. They even had a wagyu sushi with uni. Most of the courses are pretty high end with either truffle or uni combined on top. I like how they have the items listed on the side so you know what you're getting. Maybe one day, I'll get enough bots to qualify for that free handroll haha

    Kat W.

    This is a bit of a confusing place to get into since it's located in the back of a ramen shop (kind of a speakeasy like vibe). Very tiny spot with nice decorations. Seating is tiny (6-8 seats I believe) at the counter. Everything is quite business-like (each seating is one hour and you are rushed in and out since there are seatings before and after). Despite this, it was a nice meal. Sushi is fresh and tasty, though pieces are quite small. Also ordered a supplemental Big Mac and piece of uni. This place received four stars for the Big Mac alone. What an indulgent bite! It includes hotate (scallop), uni, wagyu (though this cut does not taste like wagyu, not the same melt in your mouth). WOW. Loved this piece. In comparison the uni itself seemed expensive ($15 for one small piece of uni sushi), but it was tasty. We got the 12 piece for a late night second dinner (9 PM seating) with a few supplementals, but I think bigger eaters may even leave this place hungry and are more suited to the 18 piece.

    Big Mac
    Helen Z.

    Had the omakase at their NYC location years ago and I remember it being a great experience, with a delicious shiso cocktail. I'm happy to say that the affordable omakase ($50 for 12 pieces) is still the bomb, and my shiso drink is still the first item on the cocktail menu. Make sure you make a reservation as they only have a few seats in an intimate hidden bar area inside ani ramen. They also have a $100 'bougie' option with 17 pieces, but I was told that this is usually available for dinner only and the chef needs a heads up to prepare everything. The pacing of the meal was perfect and gave us plenty of time between bites to salivate at what the chef was preparing for us next. The whole thing took a little less than an hour. I enjoyed every piece and felt that the garnishes were well balanced and did well to complement the fish and not overwhelm. The piece that was served with truffle oil was maybe a little bit heavy on the truffle flavor, but still very enjoyable. The yuzu on the salmon roe was a really nice touch and downplayed the usual fishiness. The chef did not speak to us much but had really kind vibes and he explained what everything was. In some of the more pricey omakase I've been to, it's often loud because of the crowd or music, so it was difficult to hear what the chef is saying, and we didn't always know what we were putting into our mouths. I appreciate that the menu on the wall also had all the pieces listed in order as well. My favorite pieces were probably the uni, which I ordered another of a la carte, the scallop, and I surprised myself with how much I enjoyed the miso cod and salmon roe. Everything tasted fresh. I would highly recommend this place as an intro to omakase. Especially for people who are not used to/fond of the especially fishy or exotic pieces.

    Chef Patrick serving up some fresh and delicious sushi
    JoAnn A.

    Fun experience! Vibe was cool, staff was friendly and attentive, food was DELICIOUS! Michael was the host and he was so friendly and accommodating (my friend was a bit late but he made it work). Danny was an amazing bartender. Kevin made sure we had everything we needed at all times (my water was never even close to 1/2 empty). Chef Patrick - the absolute best! Obvious chef skills, but also very fun to talk to and very knowledgeable about the cuisine. We even ran into him after and he recognized us and gave us a warm greeting. cons: At times the music was blaring and it was hard to have a normal conversation even when you're sat next to each other. This is an omakase thing, not specific to this spot, but I was still hungry at the end.

    Christine H.

    We stumbled across this location while on a walk and booked dinner that same day. This was the first Sushi By Bou I've tried. 12 pieces for $50 was a great deal. Fish was super fresh and loved that they gave everyone a free shot on Mother's Day. The fish had great pairings like yuzu, lime zest, lemon juice, cream, etc. They didn't have uni unfortunately which is my favorite but the special was delicious with fresh quail egg, tuna and fish all stacked together. The egg was creamy and the tuna was melt in your mouth.

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    Surprisingly good food for the price. It's a hidden gem inside another restaurant. Only 8 seats for Omakase.

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    One of our friends doesn't prefer sushi. Are you able to order ramen from Ani Ramen while dining at Sushi by Bou?

    Hello. Thank you for reaching out. While we are located inside Ani Ramen, we have separate dining areas. We have a 9 seat sushi counter that is reserved for guests enjoying the omakase experience. Your friend is welcome to dine at Ani and then join… Read more

    How many pieces is the omakase and what's the price point?

    Hi Marvin, our 12-course omakase is $60. We also offer a bougie experience with 17-courses for $100.

    Can you accommodate brown rice instead of white? Due to a food intolerance.

    Unfortunately, we cannot.

    Is it possible to seat 10? We reserved for 8 but are leaving one couple out :(

    Please text 9172687268 and we can assist you there. Thank you!

    Are you allowing people without proof of vaccination to dine indoors at your restaurant, or work there?

    We follow all state and federal CDC guidelines and safety protocols. We encourage guests and employees to wear masks when applicable if they choose to do so, regardless of vaccination status.

    How much is the omakase?

    $50 12 course omakase or $100 17 course omakase. Both experiences are 60 minutes long.

    Can this restaurant accommodate a no meat/fish diet?

    Hi Salome, unfortunately not.

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