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Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall, Albany, NY

Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall

4.9
4.9
142 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Step into Sushi By Bou Albany, where every bite whispers secrets of a bygone era. Our curated Omakase, meaning "Chef's Choice,"' promises an exquisite journey through culinary artistry in a speakeasy setting. Opt for our signature 12-course offering at $65 or immerse in the lavish 'Bougie' Omakase, $100 for 17 pieces, seated hourly, Bou Albany experience transports you to the prohibition era with its mysterious allure. Nestled on the lower level of City Beer Hall, our Albany hideaway boasts live music and classic cocktails. Explore our full Prohibition-style libations, featuring exotic cocktails and premium sake. Date Nights, Birthdays, or intimate private seatings, let us whisk you away on a journey of 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, Creative Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    (888) 670-5996
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bouhadana
  • Catering
    For catered events, please email catering@sushibybou.com.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please email party@sushibybou.com.
  • Neighbourhood
    Albany
  • Cross Street
    Lodge Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Wine

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 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Upstate New York

    Best Food

  • Upstate New York

    Best Service

  • Upstate New York

    Innovative

  • Upstate New York

    Good for special occasions

  • Capital District

    Best Food

  • Capital District

    Best Service

  • Capital District

    Best Ambience

  • Capital District

    Innovative

  • Capital District

    Hot spot

  • Capital District

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi by Bou in Albany offers an "exceptional omakase experience" with a "talented chef" crafting "unforgettable" sushi. Guests rave about the "fantastic food" and "great cocktails," with many comparing the experience to dining in Japan. While a bit pricey, it's perfect for a unique culinary adventure or special occasion.

142 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best omakase I’ve ever experienced. Leaving NYC I was worried I wouldn’t get to experience amazing food let alone dining service and this has been a godsend. Every bite was unforgettable. I had no words at times. I wanted to go back the next day. The chef is pure talent !

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  2. Chris

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd time and both times it was fantastic. Great cocktails and some of the freshest, most delicious sushi I've ever had. Will definitely return.

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  3. Holly

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really wish I could come here more often because of how much I enjoy it.

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  4. Peter

    Atlanta

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly unique dining experience coupled with delicious and artistically prepared elements.

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  5. Russ

    VIP

    New York City

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second visit to Sushi by Bou and it was as good as the first one! Both times we did the 17-course o ukase and the nigiri is just excellent! We look forward to returning!
    Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer HallResponded on February 11, 2025
    Hey Russ, Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our 17-course o kai and found them to be excellent. It's always a pleasure to serve our valued guests like you. We're looking forward to your next visit and promise to keep up the good work. Cheers, Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall Management Team.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    our third time there and our third, very pleasant experience. Will definitely go back soon. If you love sushi you have to try this place!
    Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer HallResponded on February 2, 2025
    Hello, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visits to Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall. It's fantastic to know that our sushi continues to impress you. We appreciate your understanding about our consistency, and we're so glad to hear that you're looking forward to your next visit. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  7. Russ

    VIP

    New York City

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi by Buo offers an excellent omikase experience at a very low cost! The food is top notch! We’ve already made a reservation to return! Can’t wait!
    Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer HallResponded on February 2, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Russ! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the omikase experience at Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall. We strive to provide our guests with the best quality food and value, and we're glad you felt it reflected in your meal. We're already looking forward to your next visit!

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  8. Dave

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. 17 piece was great. Sake is only sake, priced WAY too high! Only negative

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  9. Kayleigh

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. The people, food, drinks, experience. We will be back. Thank you!

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  10. Claire

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately tonight is my last night going to Sushi by Bou. I’ve gone a handful of times and it’s my favorite sushi restaurant in the area however tonight the pieces of sushi were at least 50% smaller and the price is the same as it’s always been. Unacceptable. I’d rather have 1 less piece of sushi or pay $10 more than get 17 tinyyyy pieces of sushi. I am super bummed

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FAQs

Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall is rated 4.9 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sushi by Bou - Albany NY @ City Beer Hall

42 Howard Street, Albany, NY 12207

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lodge Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Albany
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:30 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Creative Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bouhadana
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Wine
  • 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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