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

Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown

4.6
4.6
152 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • 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 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 152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi by Bou in Fishtown, PA, offers a unique omakase experience with "amazing chefs" and "delicious sushi." Guests appreciate the "fun environment" and the intimate setting. While some feel the pace is "rushed," the quality of the fish and "exceptional service" consistently shine. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts!

152 Reviews
  1. Bunny VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Opened the door to a closed izakaya and felt confused and out of place. A gentleman who we never saw again asked us if we were going to Sushi by Bou, and then just pointed to the back of the restaurant. We walked through a door, not knowing if we were going the right way. Empty omakase room. Some guy finally asked us if we were coming for the omakase and checked us in. As soon as we were shown our seats, a sushi chef started plating fish in front of us. There was pre poured water, so we didn’t need to ask. A few moments later, another group arrived, and the man who checked us in announced that the Izakaya’s liquor license was under review, so we had a choice of the sakes left over, in house, to choose from should we want a drink. He didn’t know anything about the three sakes he was pouring. We ordered blindly. The entire experience was over in thirty minutes. I will never, ever come back. What a waste of time. This was so disorganized. I felt bad for the sushi chefs, who clearly felt embarrassed by the host’s inability to provide service. This operation feels so thrown together on the fly, my only question to you is: why even open?

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  2. Ainhu

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time omakase experience . It was simply amazing . We both love the ambiance decor and the whole staff made sure we had a pleasurable experience. We definitely will come back again and again.

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  3. Sophia

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Decided to take the promotional offer they had and glad I did. I took my family of 5 including children to try their first omakase experience. My 7 & 9 year old devoured every piece that was given to them. They both ate it up with pure delight! We had great conversations with the leading chef and enjoyed our time and experience. Great food, great ambience and great service! 5 stars from us!
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 3 days ago
    Hi, thank you so much for your 5-star review! It was a pleasure having you at Sushi By Bou, we look forward to your next visit!


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  4. Eugene

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible. We did the omakase and it was an amazing experience. We had Harris as our chef and he was the awesome. He was very personable, cracking jokes, answering questions, and giving us recommendations for other great sushi and ramen in the city. He really enhanced the experience and knows how to make some damn good sushi!
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded on March 9, 2025
    Hi, thank you so much for your 5-star review! It was a pleasure having you at Sushi By Bou, we look forward to your next visit!


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  5. Wayne

    Atlantic City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were disappointed the location was only BYOB but Mitz is the absolute best sushi chef on this Earth. He always treats us like we are rockstars. We love your omakase chefs so much and they are super interactive with everyone, you can lose the liquor but don't lose those chefs!!!!!
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded on March 9, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Wayne! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at our BYOB location and enjoyed our sushi chefs. We take pride in providing the best service possible and it's always rewarding to hear when we've hit the mark. We're glad you enjoyed your experience and we hope to see you again soon!

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  6. David

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The environment was awesome, been here and would recommend to come back again. Should try their big mac challenge one day. Free shot of sake if you can take that in one bit.
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded on March 5, 2025
    Hello David, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance of Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown and that you'd recommend us! It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are impressed with our environment and food. We're glad you enjoyed our free shot of sake and big mac challenge. We look forward to your next visit. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Izakaya currently doesn’t have a liquor license - we were not made aware of this ahead of time. It was my gf’s birthday, so we arrived early to get a cocktail, they said sorry we’re byob right now. So we just waited up front until our seats were ready for the sushi by bou expereinxe. I spent $350 for 2 people on the sushi experience & had the choice of 1 type of wine (overpriced). We ordered the wine in the beginning & received it during course 6 of 17. You would think the restaurant would give you a heads up about the liquor license issue. I was super disappointed in how the night went. With that being said, the sushi was amazing & our sushi chef was awesome (personable & knowledgable).
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us at Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sushi and found our staff to be awesome. We appreciate your feedback and hope to serve you again soon.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I LOVE Sushi By Bou!!! I’ve now been back to this location twice (and making another reservation soon!) Everything from the super fresh sashimi/seafood, to the fun ambience… and we especially LOVE Chef MITSU!! His attention to detail, creativity, expertise, and outgoing friendly demeanor MAKES the experience!! Cannot wait for my next visit!!!
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you love our sushi and the fun ambience at Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown. Your kind words about our chef's expertise and friendly demeanor truly made our day. We're looking forward to your next visit and promise to keep up the good work. Thanks again!

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  9. Eamon

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing sushi, really fun spot with 90s hiphop vibe
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded on February 26, 2025
    Hi Eamon, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our sushi and found the restaurant to be a fun spot with a 90s hip-hop vibe. We always strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback on the value and we're always working to provide the best for our customers. We hope to see you again soon at Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  10. Tu

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Harris and the whole team definitely made the experience awesome. Great food, great service!
    Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya FishtownResponded on March 5, 2025
    Hi Tu, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thanks for your positive feedback!

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Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown is rated 4.6 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sushi by Bou - Fishtown PA @ Izakaya Fishtown

1832 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Bouhadana
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