Sushi By Bou- DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza

Reviews

• AB

  Agnes Bartha

  1 day ago
  5.0
  We hosted a casual event here and the incredible staff welcomes each wave of guests with open arms. All the guests were raving about the service, attention to detail, and drinks. Employees were professional and kind. It's hard to find a spot that combines all these factors so well in DC. Kudos to the entire staff for such an awesome evening!
• JW

  Jennifer Wang

  Aug 9, 2026
  3.0
  My friend and I had the 5pm 12-course omakase deal and both left feeling we could have another 12 courses. The courses are tiny. This was even after both of us ordered two rounds of add-ons, one of which they forgot to give us so we had to ask for it. They asked us to pay urgently as if we were being hurried out as well. Overall you get what you pay for. I suppose we shouldn’t complain because it’s the 5pm deal, but even after paying that price, should we be satiated?
• CM

  Cayla Macaluso

  Aug 5, 2026
  5.0
  Sushi by Bou was such a great date night! Highly recommend the Omakase experience. The sushi was so fresh and Alex, the chef was phenomenal! We even ordered extra pieces because they were so yummy (the toro and the scallop were must-reorders). We will absolutely go back!
• SK

  Sharon Kim

  Jul 31, 2026
  2.0
  This review is for the live tuna cutting event. The music was way too loud. There were too many people. You’re shoulder to shoulder. You can’t even see the tuna cutting because the tallest people are standing in the front. The tuna was excellent. I definitely got my moneys worth but only bc I fought for every last piece like a barbarian. It felt pathetic 🫩 They couldn’t even provide ample water for the event. The pitchers were always empty. Would not return.
• JT

  Janna Turadek

  Jul 12, 2026
  4.0
  A nice experience, way too expensive. My husband and I went here for the 17-course tasting menu option, with counter side service. While each of the 17 sushi bites was high quality and yummy, I expected more of an experience for $200 per person (including tax and tip) Food: the Miso Cod was the best bite— if you go here for one thing, go for that. Everything else was lovely and high quality. The chef did very briefly describe each dish, but more description would have been welcome. The chef had most of the cutting prepared before the meal began, so we got to watch the assembly, but not the entire process. I also found the sushi rice to have a bit too much vinegar for my preference, sometimes overpowering the other flavors of the bite. Service: the service got off to a rough start, and overall was quite casual for the price. We arrived to a nearly empty restaurant, and after the waiter pointed us to our seats at the counter, we awkwardly sat there for a few minutes before the waiter let us know that we were the first to arrive for our 8’o’clock seating and things would get started once the other 4 guests also arrived. Once other guests arrived, we received water and the meal got started. During the meal itself, our water glasses were kept full, and the chef was happy to field questions. The chef briefly described his experience with the restaurant, and which dishes were his favorite. Each course came rapidly, as they had to fit 17 courses into 60 minutes. A bit too fast for me to keep up, but no worries leaving some bites on your plate to finish later. Sitting at the counter was cool, because we got to see the use of the smoker and blow torch, but I would have loved a bit more showmanship for $200 per person. Our final bite was served exactly at 9pm (and we were asked to please leave the counter and find another seat in the restaurant to sit if we wished to stick around). A bit rushed, but understandable since several guests to our seating were several minutes late. Atmosphere: the small restaurant space was intimate, comfortable, and hip. The view of the capital from the balcony is beautiful. I was sad that the bathroom was out of paper towels, but no other complaints here. Overall, a nice place. I think I would have been happier visiting for an à la cate offering and saving the $200 per person for the 17 course tasting menu. With that said, we might still give the “tuna cutting” event ($125 per person plus tax and tip) a shot.

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