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Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza, Washington, DC

Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza

4.7
4.7
170 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
Step into Sushi By Bou DC, our one-of-a-kind Disco Sushi Omakase Experience. Our curated Omakase, meaning "Chef's Choice," promises an exhilarating journey through delectable flavors and disco beats. Choose from our classic 12-course offering at $65, or indulge in the opulent 'Bougie' Omakase, $125 for 17 pieces, seated hourly. Located on the roof of the CitizenM Hotel near L'Enfant Plaza, You can take in the views while you feel the beat of 80s disco set in a pop-culture visual wonderland. 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Bouhadana

Experiences

  • 60 MINUTE, 12-COURSE SIGNATURE OMAKASE $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 SIGNATURE OMAKASE $65 Photo
  • 60 MINUTE, 17-COURSE BOUGIE OMAKASE $100

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your dining experience with our exclusive “Bougie” 17-course Omakase. Begin by 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 $100 Photo

What 170 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi By Bou at CitizenM Hotel in DC offers a "great value for an omakase experience" with "exceptional sushi" and "fun vibes." Guests appreciate the attentive staff, including standout chefs like Sean and Alexis. The rooftop location provides a "fantastic spot to celebrate special occasions" with "amazing views."

170 Reviews
  1. Steven VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My experience at Sushi by Bou was mid to underwhelming. The sushi itself is fine, though nowhere near remarkable. The individual pieces, especially when it comes to the last few, are relatively small. The sushi chefs themselves, or at least the one I had, aren’t overly communicative nor engaging. Just about the only words exchanged were to tell me what the individual pieces were - information readily available on the menu card itself. The space is interesting, though very busy and aggressively hip.
    Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant PlazaResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Steven. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the sushi and our unique space at Sushi by Bou. We apologize if you felt that our pricing and service did not meet your expectations. We are always striving to improve and your feedback will help us do just that. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and exceed your expectations.

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  2. Lorena

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sushi was delicious, and the sushi maker was super friendly and welcoming.
    Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant PlazaResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Lorena, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our sushi and found our sushi maker to be friendly and welcoming. We always strive to provide excellent service and delicious food to our guests. Your feedback truly made our day! We hope to see you again soon at Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza.

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  3. Da-Verne

    New Orleans8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the greatest date. I went alone and I felt at home. It was a wonderful experience.
    Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant PlazaResponded on February 26, 2025
    Hi Da-Verne, We're thrilled to hear that your date night at Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza was a success! It's wonderful to know that you felt at home and enjoyed your time with us. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests and it's heartening to see we succeeded on your date night. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Rachael

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great omakase experience! Chef Sean and Chef Alexis were fantastic - fun, engaging, and knowledgeable on each piece they were serving. I personally like the quick serving style, we were in and out in just under an hour but I didn’t feel like I was being too rushed. The only feedback I would give is the overall bar seating space feels cramped when it’s completely full, but still not overly uncomfortable. We did the 12-course omakase, and would definitely come back to try the more extensive 17-course.
    Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant PlazaResponded on February 27, 2025
    Hello Rachael, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our chef's experience and found our service quick and efficient. We're also pleased to know that you appreciated our quick style and felt comfortable. We're sorry if the seating area felt cramped, but we're glad that you still had a good experience overall. We look forward to welcoming you back for the full 17-course omakase. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Catherine

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sushi by Bou provided exactly what it said: 12 individual nigiri in less than 60 minutes. The bites were good, each was different, but they were just bites, so it wasn’t much for a meal. It felt very assembly line, not an omakase that is tailored to fresh catch or seasonal offerings. The staff was very nice but the restaurant wasn’t very busy, especially for a Friday evening and with a pretty decent ambiance. The non-omakase menu was rather limited, and drink offerings were okay but not exceptional…I don’t think I’ll go back again. Maybe for happy hour looking out at the Capitol on a warm night.
    Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant PlazaResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Catherine! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our 12-piece nigiri sushi offering. It's great to know that it hit the mark in providing you with a satisfying yet quick meal experience. We're always striving to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and we appreciate your feedback on the restaurant's ambiance. We're sorry to hear that you found our menu limited and drinks not exceptional. We always strive to improve and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more enjoyable experience. Best regards, Sushi by Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza Management Team

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  6. Tomi VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful omakaze experience with some delicious flavor combinations. Will definitely be back!
    Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant PlazaResponded on February 27, 2025
    Hello Tomi, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your omakaze experience at Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza. It's wonderful to know that our flavors and presentation hit the mark for you. We're already looking forward to your next visit. Thank you for your support and for giving us a perfect rating! Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Thang

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    One of the worst experience I had at an Omakase! The chef is friendly. Stay away from Omakase experience offered at Sushi by Bou! Not worth it!

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  8. Natthavee

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my 3rd time in the past couple months, everything was great. Service and food are phinalminal.

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  9. kalin

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived late but they were able to accommodate us which is really nice. It was a nice experience and the cuts of fish were good. My friend said he had better cuts in New York but I'm just a omakase newbie and for the price and experience, I think was worth the money I spent. The toro was my favorite. The rooftop bar was really pretty as well.

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  10. Jihad

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top tier experience. I’m not the biggest sushi guy but the food was absolutely delicious. Great vibes, great views and great service. Highly recommend.

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Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza is rated 4.7 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza

550 School St SW, Washington, DC 20024-2864

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Bouhadana
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