Modern speakeasy-inspired omakase concept Sushi by Boū announces the opening of Bayside, Queens (38-29 Bell Blvd Bayside, NY 11361) on February 16th as the first expansion to Queens for the growing brand. Part of their major expansion plans, the newest opening will bring the total location count for Sushi by Boū to 12 locations and sister brands Sushi Suite, Omakaseed and Fins and Scales to 17 total across New York, New Jersey, Chicago, and South Florida since its initial launch in 2017.
Its Hospitality Group simplevenue and Founders Michael Sinensky and Erika London alongside newly appointed Partner and Chief Hospitality Officer Richie Romero, plan to add at least another dozen locations in 2023, including its newest borough in Queens.
Each restaurant brings incredible concepts to micro-restaurants located within underutilized spaces within existing venues. Its flagship brand Sushi by Boū changed the sushi counter experience in America, it offers a modern take on the classic old-school Sushi Counter, providing a glimpse at the hustle and bustle of Japan’s food culture.
As part of the bespoke and discovery speakeasy dining experience with Sushi by Boū, each location has a customized theme to offer a unique guest experience. Other themes include: 90s Hip Hop, Roaring ’20s, Disco, Whiskey Library and Tokyo Alley. The new Bayside location will draw inspiration from the Disco Era where guests boogie to hits from 70s and 80s pop/disco/dance. To find the speakeasy location, guests will enter through Greek restaurant Baraki and head to the back of the venue to discuss the Omakase seats featuring the sushi counter experience while listening to music from the disco era. When the weather warms up, the space will have an outdoor patio. Their seasoned sushi chefs then guide guests through the timed Omakase experience. Guests may sit back and let the chef decide their menu and unique libations ($60 with a 12-course omakase) or ($100 with a 17-course omakase aka the Bou-gie upgrade featuring five additional seasonal courses) both for 60 minutes.
The menu includes:
- Hamachi (yellowtail).
- Botan Ebi (spotted prawn).
- Ikura (salmon roe).
- Hotate (scallop).
- O-Toro (fatty tuna).
- Unagi (bbq eel).
- Their signature Wagyuni (‘surf and turf’).
Hand rolls and other sushi favorites utilizing the freshest highest-quality fish sourced locally and globally are available upon request, along with additional a la carte specialties and seasonal mochi ice cream for dessert.
Sushi by Boū Bayside is located at (38-29 Bell Blvd Bayside, NY 11361) and will be open for dinner Thursday: 5pm-11pm; Friday/Saturday: 5pm-12am; Sunday: 5pm-10pm.
