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    Sushi by Bou- Fulton Market Chicago @ Emily Hotel

    4.5 (128 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Ali M.

    Love sushi by bou! The sushi is so fresh and so creative. We've gone to all the locations and while the sushi was great, this location is probably lowest on the list. The room is like in a service hallway and you have to wait in the hotel lobby before you go in. The actual dining room is pretty cramped as well. Still a great meal just not my favorite of the locations. Service was great however do want to note it was my actual birthday and they didn't do anything special even though my husband noted it in the reservation and called them before hand. Maybe don't celebrate anything special but otherwise service was great.

    Ai H.

    From making the reservation online to my entire experience for omakase, my party and I had a great time. Everything went by smoothly and the staff was friendly. Each sushi piece was delicious and well done by the chef Sebastian. We were also helped by Roger and Tashon. My party and I would highly recommend and come back.

    Patti L.

    Wow!! I don't give 5 stars often. Dinner was phenomenal. The place was cozy and intimate. The staff was amazing, friendly and good service. Being short, it was hard for me to get up on the bar chair. Sebastian was a good chef and the tastes of the different piece was spectacular. Melt in your mouth with flavor that made you want more. First time for omakase. Did not disappoint. Tried some fish that I never had. Being a simple sushi of salmon and unagi. Hamachi, raw scallop, uni all delicious. First time but will not be the last.

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    Lesley M.

    Stopped in on a Monday evening for a birthday dinner and decided to try the "Bougie" Omakase experience, which is a 17 course. We absolutely loved how fresh and flavorful each piece was. Me being a newbie decided to ask for soy sauce on the side, later realizing that it was not needed as the chef dresses each piece in its own way. The experience is an hour long but it was just perfect. 10/10

    Hilary P.

    Sushi by Bou is my favorite sushi in the city. The fish is fresh, the drinks are delicious, the team is friendly and entertaining and the 90s hip hop theme is so fun. For the price point and experience, I cannot recommend it enough. If you love sushi and want to try an omakase experience, you NEED to try Sushi by Bou!

    Fontaine C.

    A phenomenal Japanese culinary experience at Sushi by Bou. This has a speakeasy setup, tucked away at the back of Emily hotel. It is best for celebrations or even tasting. The fish quality is very good. Service is really great as well. The chef makes the entire course in front of you. 12 pieces of the adventure costs $65, and 17 pieces costs $100. 20% gratuity is to be added. I highly recommend Sushi By Bou. They only have room for 10 people at a time. Reservations is recommended.

    Rob L.

    Wow what an omakase experience hidden inside the Emily hotel. A unique experience from the moment you arrive there is a little lounge to have a drink before or after your sushi experience. The menu is listed on the walk in the order you receive the sushi pieces. If you choose the bougie upgrade the additional 5 pieces rotate and change from time to time. The apple high ball cocktail was phenomenal and a nice twist on a classic cocktail. Service was great and the experience with the chef describing everything before each course is wonderful. Overall great experience to try omakase or return for more .

    Ariana G.

    Waited to eat here during restaurant week to get a bang for my buck! This was also my first ever omakase experience and I loved it! For restaurant week, the deal is a 12 course omakase menu for $60. It's located inside the Emily Hotel and is kinda hidden. The place itself is just one small room that only seats about 10 people at the counter. The vibes inside were cool and intimate with hip hop vibes and dim lighting. They were accommodating as I was late to my reservation but thankfully my friend was there on time. Since I was late they just plated my sushi for me so I was able to snag a decent picture! The fish itself was so fresh and it's cool to see the chefs making each piece right in front of you. I used to not like raw sushi but lately it's been growing on me. Cool experience and I highly recommend!

    Allison T.

    Had Sushi by Bou in Lincoln Park location before so I made a reservation to try this location. I was a bit disappointed; perhaps it comes with expectations. Same menu as Lincoln park location. I didn't like that it's super dark and also feeling crammed without having much personal space with the people next to me. Sushi chefs were not friendly as LP location and they did not engage in any conversation.

    Trung V.

    Sushi by Bou offers a great omakase experience for newcomers who haven't had the experience before. I took advantage of their $70 BOGO deal this summer. The space channels an old school speakeasy atmosphere, which I respect their dedication to the bit but finding restaurant was a tricky. Shoutout to the helpful front desk at the Emily Hotel! I appreciate how casual the whole occasion was. Our chef even moved to give me a better angle to take pictures. Each serving was fresh and it was fun chatting with the chef in between courses. I admittedly have a big appetite and had to grab a bite after my meal. Sushi by Bou does offer an al carte menu for anyone interested at the end of the experience but the venue is small (12 seats) so my friend and I wanted to try something new afterwards.

    Amazing experience. Chef Jens is a complete professional. Presentation, flavors, attitude, it was all amazing. Music and lighting was great, shoutout the captain. I seriously cannot say enough good things about Chef Jens. Everytime I come back to Sushi by Bou I will be requesting that absolute legend. He is without a doubt the Tom Brady of Omakaze. Thank you Chef Jens.

    Jonna N.

    This was my second omakase experience and it was delicious! After a few bites, I knew I'd want to come back. It didn't want it to end. I even did an a La carte and got the Big Mac. It was delicious! So many flavors of all things inside the roll. Sushi by bou is a signature timed omakase experience. The ambiance is inspired by the Hip Hop Era of the 90s, with graffiti-covered walls, playlists dedicated to the best of the '90s Hip Hop, and murals of Chicago Hip Hop legends. There are 10 seats to the counter and they have a lounge to hang out and enjoy craft cocktails and the great music! I really liked the options they served during the omakase and I got the Big Mac after. Soo good! I'd come back! It was a very cool experience!

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    Willie D.

    Had a great experience and loved the energy of Tashon (hope I spelled that right) and the crew that worked Oct. 26th. Food was excellent as always but the hospitality was even better than usual. Thanks again for a great evening.

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