No bou-sh&t, this is an amazing sushi experience! The place is small, only seats 8, although they managed to get a 9th when we were there. There's a bar in the corner but no real room to stand there. The tasting is 45 mins long (although there is a 90 min version). Our omakase menu: Hamachi (yellowtail) Akami (lean tuna) Botan ebi (spotted prawn) Ikura (salmon roe) Bincho (albacore) Maguro (chopped tuna) Hotate (scallop) Gindara (miso cod) Toro (fatty tuna) Sake (salmon) Wagyuni (surf and turf) Unagi (BBQ eel) We added the Big Mac (wagyu, toro, uni, scallop). Everything was quite good but the standouts were albacore, scallop, miso cod, and salmon. So good that we wanted to revisit them all. The Big Mac is a burst of flavors -- definitely get it if you still can eat. Sapporo on draft and a good selection of sake. Our sushi chef was Brian. He's a skilled artist and happily chatted about the fish. If you like sushi with a bit of an edge, this is your place.

Found this place on Yelp on a late night after a Broadway show. They're literally on a small flight of stairs going down. The folks that run the place are very kind, provided excellent service, and funny too! The sushi was amazing but a bit different from how we do things here on the west coast, which is okonomi, some things I could have skipped. I wish they offered soy sauce as well (I didn't want to ask as to be seen as rude). They sushi bar is very intimate and the music is old skool hip hop, which was great being a gen Xers! I would highly recommend.

Great vibes and an extremely efficient and well priced omakase service. Highlights were: miso cod, fatty tuna and unagi. 12-piece omakase is served within 30 minutes.

This is a fabulous omakase spot walking distance from my office. I've been here three times and have suggested it to my friends for a quick and delicious lunch. I won't spoil what the entrance looks like but it makes for a great surprise. Overall, it's good vibes, quality sushi, and great value for $60. You get ikura, spotted prawn, fatty tuna, uni, wagyu, and with some delicious flavorings like yuzu and truffle salt. I really like that they have hot/seared pieces as well. A very balanced meal overall, and filling!! It's a 30 minute timed seating, but they don't rush you especially if there aren't people waiting. Definitely an intimate setting (with dim lights and music playing). I wouldn't go with more than 3 people because of the counter seating but it's perfect for a small group. I'll continue to be back!

Service: Personal. There are only 8 seats, so reservations area must. Each chef takes care of 4 guests and you are sitting where the food is being prepared. It was a great experience to have conversations with the chef and watch him prepare in from of you. Arrive on time to your reservation because they tend to start in time. Food: Omakase- 30 mins experience. 12 pieces of sushi. It was delicious, made in front of you, quick service. If you end up liking a certain sushi, you can request it at the end for an up charge. Big Mac Handroll- delicious!! It was a huge bite, the toro, scallop, and uni together was a lot to handle but it was worth the experience. On to my next adventure...

This my 3rd visit to Sushi by Bou but my first time at the original location. We loved each piece and extended our seating to the 18 course omakase because it was that delicious. We really appreciated the sushi chef who made certain we knew what we were having and adjusted for palate or allergy restrictions. I enjoyed more fatty tuna since I don't enjoy uni. It was one of the best omakase experiences in a tiny 10 seat sushi bar experience.

Sushi by Bou in Times Square is a quaint omakase place serving a 12 piece course for $60. This is one of our new favorite finds as they serve high quality sushi at an affordable price. They offer an alcohol and cocktails menu with a small bar seating area for you to chill while waiting to be seated. Location wise, there's no need to go into the Sanctuary hotel. There's a separate set of stairs outside the hotel (left of the main entrance) that leads down to the restaurant. We were seated on time but keep in mind if the party before you chooses to order extra items, you will be seated later. The standard set of 12 is only supposed to last 30 minutes. If you choose to order extra, you will feel a bit rushed towards the end as they try to make way for the next party. The course itself had a good variety of sushi- there were several torched items, cooked cod, wagyu, and eel besides your traditional raw fish. Overall we had a great experience for the price and will definitely be back again. Rec: For my uni fans- for an extra $40, you can add an additional 6 pieces of sushi that includes uni. The original 12 course includes uni as part of the 'surf and turf' with a slice of wagyu but for those wanting to savor just the uni alone (sourced from Maine)... the add on course is the way to go. If you just want to add uni, it's $15. Might as well add on the extra $40 so you can also try their salmon nigiri sourced from New Zealand! Cocktail rec: Kyusho cove - hibiscus tea based. Tart and bubbly. $17

I enjoy dining here whenever I am in the mood for some high-quality sushi without breaking the bank. It is a small sushi bar that could accommodate 8 people, located in the basement of the Sanctuary Hotel in Times Square. The omakase menu offers 12 pieces of sushi for $60 and an opportunity to order a la carte if you are still hungry. You are expected to finish your meal within 45 mins.

$60 for 12 piece omakase in 30 mins. Price was good for how fresh the fish was. If you're looking for a spot for good sushi, then come here. If you're looking for a spot to bring a client to lunch, unless you guys are like bffs, I would find something else. They started serving before I even sat down. They are very efficient to make sure it's a 30 min lunch, so they can serve another round. It's very tight inside. A little too cozy for me. I elbowed the person next to me twice during lunch. Im super petite and she wasn't big either. It's also very loud due to the low ceiling. I would come back by myself but not with a big group of friends. Yuzu lemonade was pretty and yummy. I would order it again.