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Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown

4.7
4.7
107 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Lively
Welcome to Sushi By Bou Fishtown, Philly's Only hip-hop style Omakase Experience! Our curated Omakase, meaning "Chef's Choice," 'promises a tantalizing journey through fantastic flavors and bass heavy beats. Choose from our classic 12-course offering at $65 or indulge in the opulent 'Bougie' Omakase, $125 for 17 pieces, seated hourly. At our Fishtown Bou, groove to Classic 90s Hip Hop and taste the thrill of sushi exploration. Elevate your experience with exotic cocktails and premium sake, perfect for sushi pairing. Date Nights, Birthdays, or intimate private seatings, let us whisk you away on a journey of urban mystique. Visit all of our unique locations, each with its own culture-inspired vibe! Reserve now to secure a coveted seat at Sushi By Bou.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (888) 670-5996
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Bouhadana
  • Catering
    For catered events, please email catering@sushibybou.com.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please email party@sushibybou.com.

Experiences

  • 60 MINUTE, 12-COURSE BOUMAKASE $65

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a culinary journey like no other with our chef curated, 12-course Edomae style omakase experience. Each dish is not only a masterpiece of flavor, texture, and presentation but also an invitation to engage directly with the creation process. Guests are encouraged to participate in some preparations, each designed to mesmerize and induce awe and wonder with every bite. Sushi by Bou does not require prepayment. We collect your credit card details and you are charged only if you breach our cancellation policy.
    60 MINUTE, 12-COURSE BOUMAKASE $65 photo
  • 60 MINUTE, 17-COURSE BOUGIE OMAKASE $125

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your dining experience with our exclusive “Bougie” 17-course Omakase. Begin by donning a complimentary Hachimaki headband and joining in a "Kanpai!" toast with our chefs. This ceremonial tradition sets the stage for a captivating culinary adventure, enhanced by a chef-created hand roll designed as crescendo to your omakase adventure. This upgraded experience offers a more extensive exploration of seasonal, imported fish from Japan and around the world, curated to provide a richer, more intricate tasting exploration, making this an exceptional culinary elevation from our 12-course offering. Sushi by Bou does not require prepayment. We collect your credit card details and you are charged only if you breach our cancellation policy.
    60 MINUTE, 17-COURSE BOUGIE OMAKASE $125 photo

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia County

    Innovative

  • Philadelphia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown offers a "fantastic experience" with "delicious, fresh sushi" and a "fun atmosphere." Guests enjoy the "interactive chefs" and "great value" for the omakase experience. However, diners should be prepared for a "fast-paced" meal, as seating times can feel rushed.

107 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I've been a Sushi by Bou customer since pre-covid from NYC. I was really excited learning that they were coming down to Philly. However, my experience here is far subpar from Bou in NYC. Food quality was not as good. The miso cod was extremely wet and WAY TOO HOT to eat. As was the Eel too. It was piping hot and the chef was insisting on eating one bite - while I understand the approach, this would have definitely burned someone. The sushi was also sloppily made. (ex: Chef did not have enough uni and did not wait for the other chef to pass over the box and everyone on the right side had a meager amount). Chopped tuna was flowing to the side of the seaweed. Regarding the bill, I did not appreciate an automatic tip of 20% that was added without telling you upfront. Overall, if Philly was my first experience with Sushi by Bou, I would not be a returning customer.

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  2. Sherry

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time, the food and presentation was exceptional. The chefs interaction with us made the meal a one of a kind experience. Great drinks as well.

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  3. Lyeng

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like the place and the chef’s and staff is nice
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown. It's great to know that our chef and staff made a positive impression on you. We strive to provide the best food and service to our guests, and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Chef focused only on one end of table which was disappointing
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 6 days ago
    Hello, Thank you for taking the time to review Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it to be good value. We're sorry to hear that you felt our service was not up to par. We always aim to deliver a top-notch experience and we seem to miss the mark sometimes. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will certainly work on improving our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  5. Nhi

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been here twice and the first time was great since I was seated in front of a very attentive chef. This time not so much. Our chef didn’t talk to us and we felt like the experience was subpar.
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 6 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're really sorry to hear that your second visit didn't live up to the first. We pride ourselves on our attentive service and it's disappointing to hear that we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Eric

    London

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 12-piece Omakase dinner, served to a total of 10 people by two chefs. The “experience” was terrific, and the chef was very informative and entertaining. The food was great, with some interesting types of sushi that we’d never had before. The food was prepared well and we were given information about it to make it more than just eating 12 small pieces of fish (I should say 11 pieces of fish and one piece of steak topped with sea urchin). It’s not cheap, and you need to factor this in to the decision about whether to go here, but if you’re looking for a great place for sushi with a different approach to serving it, I highly recommend it. This is our second time going there and we’ll be going back.
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 6 days ago
    Hi RickG, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your 12-piece Omakase dinner and found our chef's experience entertaining and informative. It's wonderful to know that our unique approach to sushi has added to your dining experience. We're always aiming to provide a great value, so your feedback is valuable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. majlinda

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it is worth trying it. they cook in front of you. sushi is amazing and fresh
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 6 days ago
    Hi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown. It's great to know that you found our sushi to be amazing and fresh. We pride ourselves on creating a unique and enjoyable dining experience, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic meal!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! First experience I had with omakase and I would definitely go back. Great for the price and the food was so fresh. Best experience! Try the Big Mac challenge if you go! You win a free sake shot if you finish it in one bite :)
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 6 days ago
    Hey, Thank you so much for your kind words and fantastic ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first experience with us with your omakase dining. We're also glad to know that you enjoyed our fresh food and found the pricing to be of good value. It's always a pleasure to serve guests who enjoy their food in this manner. We're also delighted that you enjoyed the Big Mac challenge and that you'd recommend us to others. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience!

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  9. Ali

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Mitsu is incredibly talented, as well as personable and friendly. We loved the freshness of the fish and the flavor combinations, as well as the thought that went into how each course was prepared. It's fun to sit at the bar, chat, and watch the artistry unfold.
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, AliZ! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown. It's wonderful to know that our freshness and flavor combinations impressed you and that our thought behind each course was reflected in your overall experience. We're also glad you enjoyed the fun of sitting at the bar and chatting with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Raquel

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food great! However, the experience left a little little bit to be desired. The experience started 20 minutes late and we definitely felt rushed through it. Cool idea but could use a little tweaking on the execution.  I also paid upfront for four people for an online special that they did and then they charged us another $112 so I was confused on why that was when we paid to get tickets.
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food at Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown. We sincerely apologize for the initial delay and any confusion regarding your payment. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely consider it as we strive to improve our service. We hope to serve you again soon.

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Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown is rated 4.7 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown

1832 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    E. Burks Street
  • Area
    Fishtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Burks Subway (MFL)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Bouhadana
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (888) 670-5996
  • Catering
    For catered events, please email catering@sushibybou.com.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please email party@sushibybou.com.
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