{"id":406185,"date":"2022-01-20T15:16:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T21:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=406185"},"modified":"2022-01-20T15:17:36","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T21:17:36","slug":"sushi-by-bou-set-to-open-at-the-hotel-lincoln-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/sushi-by-bou-set-to-open-at-the-hotel-lincoln-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Sushi by Bou Set to Open at the Hotel Lincoln This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the perks of being an editor at UrbanMatter is the opportunities it presents you to try restaurants that might not otherwise be on your radar. Over the weekend we had the pleasure of checking out the brand new omakase experience, Sushi by Bou, at the Hotel Lincoln that will open to the public on January 21st, 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The concept, by Simple Venue, is a timed omakase experience (30 minutes\/12 pieces\/$50 per person or 60 minutes\/17 courses\/$100 per person) where the choice of sushi is left entirely to the chef. For some, the sheer idea of leaving their dinner experience to someone other than themselves is frightening. At Sushi By Bou, it\u2019s worth it. And then some.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The intimate sushi omakase speakeasy experience that has become popular in major cities such as New York and Miami now arrives in Chicago. The chic lounge is the sister restaurant of the highly acclaimed Sushi Suite 202 concept, which opened in 2019 in Hotel Lincoln, and Sushi Boutique which opened in October 2021 in the Claridge House Hotel in the Gold Coast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Sushi by Bou menu consists of the freshest of fish, both locally sourced and brought in from all over the world. The seasoned sushi chefs serve guests directly, guiding them through the meal, providing a truly exclusive and personalized experience. We enjoyed the company of Chef Navakun Taviwat, a seasoned veteran passionate to his craft. He shared stories of his time in Seattle and New York, and growing up in Vietnam before coming to the United States. If you’re lucky enough he might enjoy a sip of some fine sake with you, as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sushi by Bou omakase regularly features best quality selections including Hamachi (yellowtail); Botan Ebi (spotted prawn); Ikura (salmon roe); Hotate (scallop); O-Toro (fatty tuna); Unagi (bbq eel); and their signature Wagyuni (\u2018surf and turf\u2019). Hand rolls can be made upon request from any of the various pieces of sushi and additional a la carte pieces can also be ordered. Meals can be concluded sweetly with a tantalizing bite of mochi ice cream.<\/p>\n

\"SushiSushi by Bou\u2019s elegantly presented cuisine is greatly complemented by Japanese beers as well as imported sake and a curated selection of whiskeys in their Whiskey Library. Sushi by Bou\u2019s handmade signature cocktails are distinguished by top-shelf, market-fresh ingredients. Among them, guests will savor the Nip it in the Bud<\/strong> (Japanese whiskey, sweet vermouth, ginger liqueur, Cocchi Americano, lemon twist), Summer Campfire<\/strong> (Bourbon whiskey, Islay scotch whiskey, yuzu juice, 4 spice honey syrup, ginger beer, mint spring), Never Too Sweet<\/strong> (Bourbon whiskey, dry curacao, pimento bitters, and sage, rosemary, thyme smoke), First Time<\/strong> (Blanco tequila, Pamplemousse liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice), and Shiso Southsider<\/strong> (Suntory haku vodka, shiso leaves, simple syrup, lime juice).In addition to the specialty cocktails, Sushi by Bou will offer about 40 whiskey options, along with whiskey flight and sake flight options.<\/p>\n

Sushi by Bou will be open for dinner Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6pm to 10pm. Hours on Friday and Saturday are 6pm to 11pm. Last seating is 45 minutes prior to closing and reservations can be made at <\/span>sushibybou.com<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Opentable<\/span><\/a>. No takeout or delivery available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\n
\n
<\/p>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div>\n
\n
View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

A post shared by Sushi By Bou (@sushibybou_)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n