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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
167 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for scenic views
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (888) 670-5996
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Bouhadana
  • Catering
    For catered events, please email catering@sushibybou.com.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please email party@sushibybou.com.
  • Neighbourhood
    Washington
  • Cross Street
    E Street SW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    L'Enfant Plaza
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, 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 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 167 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

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Sushi

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi By Bou at CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza offers a "phenomenal omakase" experience with "amazing high-grade sushi" and "wonderful service." Guests enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, stunning rooftop views, and exceptional culinary craftsmanship by chefs like Sean and Alexis. Ideal for special occasions, it promises a "memorable dining experience" that's "well worth the price."

167 Reviews
  1. Rachael

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.

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  2. Catherine

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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.

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  3. Tomi

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful omakaze experience with some delicious flavor combinations. Will definitely be back!

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  4. Thang

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Natthavee

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. kalin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  7. Jihad

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  8. erickah

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best experiences I’ve had since moving to DC! Chef Sean was amazing and the sushi was phenomenal. The ambience was incredible and the view of the Capitol Building really topped everything off. I’ll definitely be back!
    Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant PlazaResponded on February 15, 2025
    Thanks for the review, erickah! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza. It's great to know that our chef's creativity and sushi made a lasting impression on you. We're also glad that you enjoyed our ambience and the view of the Capitol Building. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sushi by Bou well exceeded my expectations for sushi quality - we’ll be back again! If you mind a noisy room and a quicker dinner (it was a timed omakase) it might not be for you, but otherwise a great experience.

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  10. Michael

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful sushi and atmosphere. Our waiter Sean was excellent, as was the manager. We wanted to order extra food at the end or our experience, and in exchange for moving from the bar to another table, they gave us free shots of sake! Would absolutely go again.

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FAQs

Sushi By Bou - DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza is rated 4.7 stars by 167 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 16 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

  • Cross Street
    E Street SW
  • Neighbourhood
    Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    L'Enfant Plaza
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Bouhadana
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, 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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