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    4.1 (213 reviews)

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    Kiana B.

    10/10 definitely recommend! Bring 2 plus friends and order literally anything and you'll love it. Not sure what to order? Ask one of the knowledgeable servers for a rec. i highly recommend the sushi rolls omg soo good. Food was amazing. Nice chill vibe

    Antoinette P.

    Super cute restaurant. Valet parking at Two Urban Licks! Super tropical ambience with real greenery throughout. Very helpful staff! The food is good! The menu isn't kid friendly unless your kids eat sushi. Will definitely go back!

    Rum
    Dominiq D.

    Took myself on a solo date to decompress from the work day. I decided to go to Bully Boy because I was craving some sushi and wanted something new. I made a reservation but ended up sitting at the bar upon my arrival. The music inside was a vibe and when I arrived it was busy but not packed. The bartender for the night was amazing and super helpful. Everything across the board was really good. I would order the duck spring rolls and chargrilled oysters again for sure. The highlight of my night was the Godzilla roll! I was stuck between ordering the Godzilla or the Spicy Yellowtail rolls. With the bartenders help I decided on the Godzilla and she did not steer me wrong! It was exactly what I needed. I'll be back to order the Yellowtail and try it out.

    Interior
    Rachel W.

    Highly recommend sharing plates with friends! The food here is excellent and the mezcal drink is superb. My faves were the brussel sprouts, the cocktail, and the assortment of sushi we tried. The volcano and yellowtail roll were top but honestly the firecracker and dragon were close 2nd. You can't go wrong with any. We also tried the beef gyoza and rock shrimp tempura. Those two were okay but more like standard not super notable. The service was quite fast and the ambience is nice. Very earthy feel, the music is the perfect volume & they had a great Playlist. PS the front door is facing the two urban locks valet, it's red.

    Chicken fried rice
    Carlie M.

    Came in here last Friday for dinner. We made a reservation for 6pm. It wasn't too crowded when we got there, but it started filling up as the night went on. The inside of this restaurant is gorgeous! So many windows and lots of natural light. A great date night spot! I loved the tapas style menu they have. We go the duck spring rolls, the King Kong roll and the chicken fried rice. Everything was so good!

    We ordered cocktails and they were reasonably priced.
    Liz B.

    This is an Atlanta hidden gem (literally). Located behind the belt line and Two Urban Licks, this industrial and cozy design Asian restaurant is a must try. Perfect for date nights or smaller groups, they crank out Japanese inflicted dishes tapas style. They have this amazing cocktail (Nigori Spritz) that I'd happily go back for. My favorite dishes of the night were the mussels, oysters from Virginia and their spicy yellowtail roll. Service was fantastic and everything that we ordered came out perfectly. We even got a cake to celebrate our engagement!! Please give this a shot and keep Bully Boy alive!! Parking: they have valet, but we didn't know where to pull up, so we parked at self parking and walked over. It was $4 for three hours and you pay via app or scanning the QT code provided.

    Tuna nigiri
    Ella L.

    Very cool inside. Great service and a nice restaurant. The sushi is amazing and super fresh. Great wine options as well.

    Cosmo, yellowfin roll (left)
    Rob J.

    I heard about this place through unintentional eavesdropping in on conversations that were being had in the Buckhead Business District. I should have know from that alone that it would be a three star experience. Let's start with the positives. This place is located a stones throw from the East Atlanta Beltline in what used to be a storage shed for the half dozen manufacturing operations that once existed in this part of town. The space is beautifully thought out and composed - serious kudos to their interior designer. The cocktail menu was carefully crafted yet simple. They did highlight subtle, Asian influenced flavors in their drinks and I give them credit for that. Food wise, I'd inhale four or five of their SPAM musubis if given a private room away from the what would be the horrified looks of fellow diners. As a certified SPAM slut I was impressed with what they did with the ingredient. The yellowfish roll was also fresh and perfectly seasoned. Now for the negatives. To me, it seemed like the only "fusion" that was occurring here is placing Whole Foods radish microgreens on every plate of Japanese food that comes out of the kitchen. I'm serious - look at the photos. It reached comical levels of biophilic absurdity - almost to the point where I had to stop and reflect deeply on all the poor vegetables that could have been. The tuna roll annihilated my palate with a level of saltiness that's akin to dropping a thermobaric bomb filled with the stuff directly on my tongue. I feel like I was forcefully transported back in time to the days of eating canned tuna in a middle school cafeteria lunchroom. Although back then, I didn't have to fork over $18. A real miss. If I come back, I'm sticking to the SPAM and those Rum #2s!

    Brussels, yuzu wings, and blackberry point oysters on deck
    Jared W.

    Nobody would have to bully this boy to come back here. We had a great experience here on a Friday night. After we got stuck in a little traffic, we called the restaurant to let them know we were running late for our reservation and they were more than happy to hold it for us. We're so glad they did! Service was prompt and great. We ordered three appetizers and all was just fantastic. Wings were thoroughly seasoned and the sauce to accompany was sweet and delicious. The sprouts (which I feel are served at every millennial-friendly restaurant these days) were perfect. The oysters were great and served wirh two mignonettes (garlic and pomegranate) and they went down easy. Get the spicy tuna avocado bomb. It's exactly what you expect and despite my deftness with chopsticks, I recommend getting at it with a fork and knife. Sashimi was fresh and cut thick to get our money's worth. The dragon roll used real crab which was a nice touch. Drink selection was great with an impressive wine list (much like sister restaurant two urban licks). This restaurant is styled in a very industrial manner without feeling cold. Love a big, open kitchen and the whole place smells like good food being prepared. Love paying my check by phone especially when pricing is fair. No doubt this is a pricier spot but I feel like we got a lot for the money. This place is a winner - 5/5 we'll be back.

    Richard M.

    Bully Boy is a trendy Japanese-fusion concept offering a plethora of shareable plates. We had an enjoyable experience and ordered 13 dishes for a party of three. First, let me say their service was superb. We were very well taken care of, and they even offered us complementary dessert. Quality-wise it was a mixed bag; here are all the dishes we ate, in order of preference: * Charbroiled Naked Jade Oysters (A+): Exceptional. The yuzu siracha butter and avocado emulsion make all the difference * Hamachi Crudo (A): A real highlight. Refreshing! And the watermelon radish and grapefruit are a nice touch! * Bacon Belly Bites (A): Excellent. Extremely flavorful * Calamari Fries (A-): Innovative! * Corn Tempura Fritters (B+): Very good * Beef Gyoza (B+): Very creative. Covered in edamame, bell peppers, and chili sauce * Godzilla Roll (B): Nice but not special. Spicy Salmon, Cucumber, Salmon Aburi, Lemon, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce, and Cilantro * Kalbi Ribs (B): Solid, but I've had much better * Veggie Spring Rolls (B-): Decent * Tuna Nigiri (B-): Did not meet expectations considering the high price point (18 bucks for 2 pieces) * Mochi Ice Cream (C+): Just OK * Yuzu Pepper Wings (C-): Pedestrian hence disappointing * Duck Spring Roll (D): Very bland Before tipping, we paid $258 for a 3-person meal (12 shareable dishes, 1 complementary dessert, only water, no alcohol). Overall, I'd give Bully Boy a solid B.

    Spicy tuna avocado bomb
    Maddie G.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta now! I had seen a video of the tuna avocado bomb on tik tok and immediately added this place to my restaurant bucket list. All of the food was so good, the fish was so fresh and the sauces added sweetness and spicyness. Bully boy serves fun dishes that have the ingredients of sushi, but serve it in different forms. So unique. Interior was very nice! Our waitress was great and moved us to the booth right when we asked. Will definitely be coming back here many times.

    Destiny L.

    Very cute and intimate spot that's perfect for date night! Met a friend here for a quick meet up and we have a great time. We both got the mocktail number 1. It was beautifully presented but a tad sweet so if you order it be prepared for that. To eat I got the king kong roll- Salmon,Yellowtail, Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo- and it was absolutely delicious. I would order this 10000x over. I did have a little trouble finding them but they are located right in front of Two Urban Licks. We did go right at opening so it was pretty empty but the staff was very kind and provided wonderful recommendations which both my friend and I loved!

    Venus S.

    I love the name. A friend wanted to try them because they are affiliated with Two Urban Licks I ordered the whole fish which was covered in peppers and pineapple. I love peppers and pineapple but the fish itself was not seasoned. If it wasn't for the peppers and pineapples. I wouldn't have enjoyed the fish. We also order the salmon. I was disappointed with the flavor or lack there of. It was super hot and flies were everywhere, We also ordered the chicken fried rice, which was ok. The food was hard to enjoy with the flies landing on our food every chance they got plus it not being seasoned. Our waitress was nice. I probably wont return.

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