We were having drinks at the speakeasy right behind Sushi by Bou and spontaneously decided to see if they had any available spots for their last seating and they were able to squeeze us in!The inside ambiance felt trendy and hip but also very intimate. Their dinner is $70 for 12 course omakase and they also have a happy hour that's $50 for 12 courses at 5pm. Their omakase was pretty quick (lasting around 30 minutes or so). read more

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I enjoyed my experience at Sushi by Bou, but I do have some criticisms. I'll say upfront that I don't really love the omakase-in-one-hour format because the experience can feel rushed. Unfortunately for us, we felt even more rushed because the restaurant was running a bit behind, and I think they were trying to make up time in order for the next reservation not to be late. The sushi was good, not great, but definitely worth its modest price tag, with the exception of the uni, which was not in season (I asked where it was from), and tasted that way. We really enjoyed the friendly service of both the host and the sushi chef. I'm not sure if I would go back due to the hurried pace, but the space is cool and a decent entry-level sushi omakase experience. read more

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We are super excited to be back here tonight and the staff is very too! I was completely entrenched with each bite of delicious premium sushi and it was all very solid. My son was late because their other location in Flatiron showed up on his GPS. That was a tad disappointing so maybe they need to update their Google and Yelp stats. All good and we enjoyed our omakase and sake pairing! I really liked the Uni from Santa Barbara and found it to be very sweet! I love the hip-hop music and it wasn't too loud! I would definitely come back here and do the 17 piece omakase again. The yellowtail was also a stand out. Delicious The graffiti is super cool and artsy read more

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Sushi By Bou in NoMad is an experience every sushi lover should try at least once. The omakase is fast-paced (12 courses in about 30 minutes) but feels intimate, elevated, and so much fun. Every bite is perfectly crafted; from the rich toro to the buttery uni, and you can tell the ingredients are top quality. The vibe is what sets it apart. Think low lights, great music, and friendly chefs who make the whole thing interactive. It's luxury dining without being pretentious. Perfect for date night, celebrations, or if you just want to treat yourself to something special. Highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time, it's one of those NYC spots that's truly worth the hype. read more

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My friend and I had a reservation at 7 pm but they were running a little late so we didn't get seated until 7:10 pm. Service throughout the entire night was great! We were checked up on and shoutout to Alex, one of our chefs for the night! He was great and we had fun talking to him. He recommended yuzu sake and my friend and I loved that combo (easier to drink than regular sake). We got the 12 courses. My favorites were miso cod, unagi, and salmon roe. Tip: if you sign up for the loyalty program you get free hand roll (chef's choice). I got miso cod. The entire reservation (1 hour) went by so fast. They were efficient and service was truly great!! I will definitely be back. read more

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I usually don't like sushi, but this place changed my mind. Wow. So fresh and tasty. We had 2 cocktails and went to an omakase. What a cute place and executed well. Great staff. Best drinks. It's 30 minute seating. 99s hip hop music and decor. 10 out of 10. read more

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My fiancé and I booked the Tuna Toro Omakase to celebrate our birthdays. We arrived at the lobby and were given a key to the sushi suite. We grabbed drinks at the mini outdoor bar and were immediately seated. The courses include a mix of Otoro and chutoro cuts enhanced with uni, chili oil, truffle and caviar. The bartender Juan and the sushi chef were friendly and insightful. It's a unique experience that I'd recommend for a special occasion. read more

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Auto gratuity for everyone. The real price is $95 not $60 something. The rice was the worst I've ever had. It was so overpowering (vinegary) and there was wayyyyyy too much. It's not just bad for omakase it bad sushi in general. My local sushi shop that sells nigiri for $2 a piece is better than this. The pieces of fish were tiny and not good quality. The uni and wagyu was greasyyyyy and way too heavy. There was nothing special about the pieces, just regular nigiri. The music was way too loud and the sushi chef was too fast with the pieces. read more

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Used to eat here a lot, particularly during Covid when they were struggling for patrons. Now, wife is in a wheelchair and can't get onto barstools and they refuse to make even minor accommodations to allow us to eat here at one of the tables . Incredibly disappointing... read more

We had an awesome time here! Chef Koichi did an amazing job on the 12 piece omakase set ($65 each)! We had an 8pm reservation which we were a little late to but it wasn't a problem (they did call to check). The food came out pretty quickly which others have said as well. We ordered drinks and took our time so the overall dinner took about 1.5 hrs. We ordered a few things a la carte, one that was recommended, the "Big Mac" and then toro. The Big Mac was absolutely delicious but came with a $25 per piece price tag. It has uni, wagyu, scallop, and toro so it was a tasty but expensive bite! The fatty tuna was good ($12) but as expected. Overall, we had a great time and I would come back. I would recommend ordering the 17 course because 12 was not quite enough for us to be full. read more

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Had the 17 course omakase, which was overall very good. Reservations are highly recommended as it was a full house. There was only one seat for a walk in, that's how busy it gets. Although when you book, it says 60 minutes, all the pieces for the omakase is out in about 35 minutes. You can definitely stay around for drinks or dessert, chatting with the people in your party. Each piece was prepared and presented in such a manner that reminded me much of my time in Japan. The 17 course was $100 which is quite reasonable for the amount of food you get, you get quality food and service. read more

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Wow this omakase was so worth it for the quality of fish and price! We chose the 12 course for $65 which is a steal! This omakase had variety and range of options. Everyone's sushi craving's would be satisfied since the omakase offers: Yellow Tail, Lean Tuna, Chopped Tuna, Spotted Prawn, Salmon Roe, Albacore, Scallop, Miso Cod, Fatty Tuna, Salmon, Surf & Turf (Wagyu with Uni), and BBQ eel. My favorites were the Miso Cod (better than Nobu any day) Albacore, Fatty Tuna, and Surf & Turf! The fish slices were fat and generous and I like how it was efficient too with 30 minutes in and out! read more

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Speakeasy counter bars seem to be trending in Gotham the likes of which are all too familiar in Japan. Without missing a beat, Sushi by Boū fuses Japanese omikase fare set inside an homage to Gotham's Hip Hop majestic pop culture, from Notorious B.I.G. and graffiti street art set inside the walk space of a boutique hotel's lobby to it's in-house bar lounge. It's well thought out in it's design, and it is oozin' hella sexy vibes from start to finish. It's a sushi spot, so, pretty and cool as it may be I'm here for the grub, and I'm hungry... and it's late... and my mates are going on and on about this place they practically stumbled upon that I "gotta try!" So, here we are... hold on to your seats, 'cause despite my boys never fail to bring me to amazing spots all around town, I was not expecting to get my mind blown. Definitely don't judge a book by its cover --by this, I mean specifically lots of places can kill it with décor and vibe, charm and thought provoking ingredients on the menu, but we've all been to plenty of places that didn't deliver on the advertising, and this spot delivers with a triple threat: ambiance, cuisine, & service. read more

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Pretty decent experience - I've been a few years ago when it was $50 for 12 pieces and it is now $70. They do have a BOGO until end of September which we purchased ahead of time and made a reservation with via Opentable. We arrived around 8PM on Monday and waited in the hotel lobby that served as the entrance until they were ready to seat our round of diners. It was a bit cramped and dark - they really tried to maximize the space. The music is a bit loud and jarring but nothing too bad! Our chef was very sweet and walked us through each nirigi and where each ingredient was from! The favorites were the very unassuming albacore which is torched, and the surf n turf. It was served at a good pace. We opted out of the drinks menu and they were sweet enough to give us sake shots on the house! They weirdly wouldn't allow my friend to wait at the counter for me while I used the singular bathroom in the hotel lobby while they let another person wait for their partner. Awkward lol. read more

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I am only sad that I didn't start coming here sooner because this omakase spot is one of the best around! The quality is wonderful and the price is even better at only $60 for 12 courses. There are various locations and they all have a speakeasy vibe with limited seating. Due to this, be sure to make reservations when possible, which was very easy to do. This is a quick one hour seating experience, but I never felt rushed and was always just excited for my next course. If you come early, you can hang out in their lounge for some drinks (where you can also hang out afterwards too). The entire space has a 90's hip hop vibe with album covers as coasters and a big graffiti painting for Biggie on the wall. Even the playlist blasting takes you to that era of music. They served many amazing nigiris course after course. The flavors and preparation was well done to bring out the best of each fish. I was surprised there was even a Wagyuni (surf n turf), which usually is extra at other omakase spots. Since we came for a birthday, they even offered a free glass of sake for everyone who was also celebrating something. In addition, you can get an extra complimentary sake with Yelp check-in too! This is easily one of my favorite omakases in New York and can't wait to come back! Great food, service, and vibes all around. read more

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Such a fun and different omakase. This is a chain that is blowing up everywhere. The omakase is reasonably priced, delicious and the drinks were strong, too! The style of this omakase has its pros and cons compared to a traditional, which is why it is more affordable. You watch the chef prepare each roll, but everything is already sliced up and prepped so it takes them no time to make it. There is loud music playing in the background so you can't hear a word they are saying when explaining the roll to you. The music was on point though and I love the hip hop decor. Again, it is just very different! We loved the salmon with yuzu and chopped up fatty tuna the most. The actual dinner lasted about 40minutes and they use the remaining time to ask if you want any additional a la carte items. 12 pieces goes by extremely fast. Since everything is semi prepped they are able to whip up the next roll a couple minutes after you finish the last one. Again, pros and cons. Regardless, such a fun experience and I would recommend checking out sushi by bou! Delicious sushi and fun/different vibes for an affordable price! read more

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I found a promotion on Facebook for a 12-piece omakase for $55 if you make a reservation for 5pm with code 555. Only thing is they only give a time limit of 30 minutes. Although it says they are a part of the Sanctuary Hotel, it is a separate entrance next to the Chemistry Room. You need to be very careful going down the stairs to the entrance. The staff is very friendly, from the person who opened the door to our sushi chef. All of the courses were very delicious, too. It was definitely not the norm for us, but we had a nice experience. read more

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I can't find pictures but this place is always on point. Clean, hip interior. Cool creative menu, and just really great sushi. I've been to all of their locations and they all serve with the same quality, living up to their reputation for great service, great energy, and amazing sushi. A must if you're touring the city, love omakase, and don't know where to go. It'll never miss. read more

My biggest regret in life was it discovering this place sooner. Trying to find this place was tricky. Once we found the restaurant, we sat at the bar and got a drink while we were waiting for the previous party to finish up. It was a very cozy experience. Sitting at the sushi bar provided a great level of interaction with the chefs, which I loved! I love asking them about the fish and their techniques. Truly an unforgettable experience! We made reservations in advance for the $60 set. It was one of the most spectacular omakase experiences I've had. Everything tasted amazing! Each bite I took, I felt like my eyes were gonna pop out because I was too stunned to speak. The nigiris were simple but they were made so well that simplicity is best in this case! I live so far away now, but if I'm ever in NYC, I'll have to book this place twice to satisfy my cravings! read more

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This is my second visit to Sushi by Bou Nomad at Hotel 32|32. My first visit I went to the Suite which I found so much fun to step through the door to a hotel room containing a sushi bar and outdoor space. This visit I had the 12 course Omakase sushi tasting at the ground level restaurant. This comfortable spot accommodates up to 8 guests at a time. Delicate, fresh fish is served within a 30-minute time period, making it perfect for a quick lunch or pre/post theater dinner. It is affordable too. The chef works quickly and everyone is very attentive. read more

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We got the deal of 2 for 1 - 12 course omakase. If it's full priced, we would skip it as we thought the quality and portion is smaller than other places we've been to. Drinks were delicious. The yelp check in for free shot does not apply if you already got a deal off of the omakase. Some of our favorite pieces were scallops, eel, surf and turf, and miso cod. The chef was very kind and introduced each piece. It's a very small place tucked away in a hotel. read more

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Had their 17 course omakase and their fish is fresh. Cozy speakeasy spot inside a hotel. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely recommend Sushi by Bou. read more

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I was served an ad on instagram for this spot offering a BOGO 12-course omakase for $70 (meaning you can feed two people at this price). The offer was for any Sushi by Bou location in the city. I told my friends about this offer so 6 of us went and we just included 3 confirmation numbers when we made our reservation at the Nomad location. I arrived a little after the time of our reservation, panicking since many omakase places run a tight schedule. When I got there, there were a bunch of people waiting in a lobby area. My friends had ordered some drinks while they waited. We were seated 10-15 minutes after the original reservation time. The host was quite lively, telling us the chefs might want a round of sake for the entire restaurant if they're feeling it. There were two chefs serving 10 guests. Dinner started with a shot of sake after the first course. They played hip hop all through dinner and the wall art is graffiti. This is a very urbanized omakase spot, a departure from the traditional omakase experience most other spots try to emmulate. The entire dinner felt like it was meant to be a big party. The nigiri itself was good, pretty standard variety of pieces but definitely had some standouts. My friends and I all agreed on the same 3 favorites for the group. I have mixed feelings about the hip hop theme but the food quality was pretty good and the experience was pleasant. No one left feeling full but can't complain about $35 for 12-course omakase. Not sure I'd pay full price to dine here again but if I had friends who were new to omakase or wanted a different type of experience I would mention this place to them. read more

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I have to preface this and say this was my first omakase experience and it was not exactly what I expected. I got the BOGO and used this on a Sunday evening. We were literally in and out within 35 mins. I really liked the fatty and lean tuna and a few other pieces. I did not like the eel piece. We were definitely still hungry after. Service was attentive, but they did keep asking us in the beginning if we wanted wine or something to drink. This location was very tight and dark. I am glad I tried this out but omakase is probably not for me. read more

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Upon entering the restaurant is a cute small space nicely set up where the omakase experience is. There are 12 seats and they were all filled. The food was very fresh and tasty and the sushi chef was really nice and explained all the ingredients before he gave it to us. Great experience. read more

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Get the summer offer of 2 for 1. I couldn't book the offer since it good for Sunday through Thursday. But the manager allowed us to use the credit during a Saturday night. I was so excited to try this place since it has good rating. Service is great. 1 extra star gives to chef and all the manager. It's more towards a bar style setup. However, food quality is sub par. The sushi rice is too vinegary. That took away the flavor of sashimi. 3.5 stars for food. I'm not going back and there are so many omakase choices in NYC. read more

Bought the BOGO deal for $70 (12 course) for 2 people and came here tonight with my girlfriend. This location was inside Hotel 32/32 and it was a cute hole in the wall. Each location has its own theme decor. Got seated 2 mins after my reservation but the host and bartender were very nice. The chef was nice and worked each piece at a good pace. However, I feel like the pieces were a tad smaller than other omakases. I was not full though. Fish quality was pretty good. Least favorite was the albacore and favorite piece was the wagyu uni and miso cod. Overall, it was an amazing deal! read more

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Oh my goodness where do I even start, came here on the last day on our NY trip cause it was close to our hotel as well as $60 for omakase, why not? Well let me tell you this might have been our worse decision ever, the whole "experience" was 30 minutes max being served 12 pieces of sushi that was already pre sliced or some what pre made (there was literally no experience, was just a guy serving us low grade sushi). All the pre sliced sashimi slices were broken and mangled, I didn't even want to take a photo as I was so un-happy. 5 minutes into the service, I pulled the biggest piece of bone out of my sushi and the chef said nothing, no apology, no offering me anything. He just looked me in the eye and continued making the sushi. And the cherry on top from this experience was I got food poisoning at the airport. In hindsight $60 USD + tip ($125 ish CAD) sounded amazing for omakase but in reality it was just a waste of time, super market sushi would be better, service was not great and I got food poisoning. read more

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very quick and efficient service. every piece was great the shrimp surprised me by how fresh it tasted. cute and intimate space as well. read more

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Not going lie - I was not expecting to be this good . I have been to $200 one to $70 . I got buy one get one deal $70 - 12 pieces from sushi by Bou . This is hands down one of the best chef and amazing quality for the price which I was blown away and I am very picky sushi person as I lived in Japan. One of our friends came 1 hours late and they let him eat outside lobby and we are so thankful instead of getting it take out. My friend raved they haven't had such an amazing sushi experience for a while. Food : 5/5 - Fresh & Amazing Texture - all seasoned well so we don't need any soy sauce ! That's how omakase should be! We added extra pieces cause so good. Highlight: Cali Uni , Scallop and Sake Salmon (surprise) , Tuna & Botan Ebi (shrimp) . Yuzu Sake was so good! Big Mac (uni, Wagyu, scallop) was great too but somehow hand roll special had better seasoning making it flavor bomb! Negi toro & sake chili rolls were great Service: 5/5 - Chef was funny and explain about ingredients Ambient : 4/5 - Chill and well decorated - a bit dark but still nice ambiences Kudos to chef who entertained us and gave us happy hour SHOT to hardworking parents! We will surely come back ! read more

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Life changing!! If you have any doubts about this place, let this be your sign to come here to dine! I feel in love with the chef because everything was delicious like beyond any expectations we had before coming here. It's hidden away in the back of a cute shop and reservations only, if I remember correctly. All the other staff were great too but I was focused on the man that made my heart sing with his food! Dramatic, yes! Honest review, hell yes! Go! read more

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I ate here about 4ish years ago and it was delicious. I then ate here this past week and it is still delicious (the fish was all fresh and tasty)... HOWEVER, i can't give them 5 stars because the rice was often overseasoned/sauced/salty. It overpowered the taste of the fish for several of the pieces. unfortunate. Maybe it was just that day or week but i think it was better before. My favorite were the toro, chopped toro, yellowtail, prawn, wagyuni. for $60, it's still a good deal. If you want an affordable omakase experience, id recommend it but there are also other newer omakase spots in a similar price range that i want to try too. pro tip: once in a while, they have promo/deals where the omakase is $50 (maybe sign up for their emails or follow them on socials to keep an eye out) read more

The restaurant is located within Hotel 32, connected to a speakeasy-like bar. The restaurant is small and intimate, seating about ~10 seats at a time on the bar facing the chefs. We had the $60 omakase set and it was great, my favorite was the Wagyu with Uni. They have a limit of 1 hour and we were done within 40 mins, so I felt a bit rushed. The ebi and scallop were delicious too. Nice budget omakase but this was a pretty basic set, with normal toppings. Good for a quick intimate dinner. The vibes were hip with hip hop themes all around. read more

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The prices are kept low by the sheer volume of customers they serve. Each 12 course omakase are served in 30 minutes. Although it goes by quickly, it strangely didn't feel rushed. The rice was overseasoned, too salty that it overwhelmed the taste of the more delicate fish. The albacore was described to us by the chef that it tasted like chicken, so when I ate it, all I could think about was eating chicken. Not really what I wanted to picture when I was eating sushi. My favorite bites of the night were the akami, hamachi, and toro. The akami melted in my mouth more than I thought it would. Hamachi was pretty fresh. Toro is always good. For a $60 omakase, the meal was pretty decent. A Yelp check-in also gave us a free shot of sake which was very smooth. read more

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Came here for Dining in the Dark - Omakase dinner, which was great! Had bar seating and our server took videos of us as, seeing it's Dining in the Dark..we couldn't see anything. The sushi was good, fresh and the overall dinner was in a timely fashion. I'd go back to see their full menu. Obviously, no pics for this one. lol read more

For $60 sushi omakase, I can't imagine something better. The fatty tuna is the best. After 30 min of eating, I can still feel the taste in my mouth. I highly recommend trying the Big Mac, with a combo of uni, fatty tuna, scallop and wagyu. The whole experience is more like a fast food but with high quality food. They serve all the pieces in 30min but we moved over to the bar inside to finish our sake. It's a more contemporary sushi experience with the decoration more like a bar rather than the traditional omakase chef's bar. read more

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Affordable and tasty 12 course omakase for $60 per person. The interior is super small, seats only about 8 or so people at the bar, so a reservation is absolutely necessary. They have a lounge/bar area where you can wait either before/after your omakase experience to finish (or continue) your drinks. The fish looked like some were prepared ahead of time (precut or pre-laid out) but they still tasted fresh to me. The staff member does churn them out fast (everything was served in less than 40 minutes), probably because they have quite limited real estate, but we didn't feel rushed at any time. Check in on yelp to get a free sake shot, and they also gave us a bonus free shot for coming in on Thanksgiving Day! I enjoyed all the fishes, but particularly liked the sweet shrimp, scallop, toro, and wagyu-uni. You can order additional pieces of any of the options afterwards. The quality probably won't make you stuffed, but was decent for omakase. They have a few cocktail options, but nothing to write home about. All in all, very affordable omakase option in NYC! read more

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Went to sushi by boū after hearing all the rave and it definitely lived up to the expectations! The food was incredible as well as the service. What stood out the most was the hospitality we were greeted with upon arrival. The manager went above and beyond to ensure we had the experience we came here for and he topped it! Will definitely be back! read more

For an excellent and reasonably priced omakase experience in New York, Sushi by Bou stands out! It was my first and definitely won't be my last. They provide a stylish, intimate setting, and highest quality sushi tasting that was delicious and new to me. The chef was hilarious with quick remarks and sense of humor. He provided a memorable show as he prepared each piece of sushi. Waitress was very helpful with selecting the right sake for the tasting (wish I remembered the name) making it a great dining experience. The omakase menu is robust and not overly complicated. Be sure to check the specials on the wall. Price brought me in as it's reasonable to get started before heading to the more expensive options around the city. I would definitely go again! read more

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