Sushi by Bou - Philly PA @ Izakaya Fishtown

Heard about this place on instagram, and I will say it is a hidden gem!! Our server Blake was phenomenal - super friendly and guided us to some yummy happy hour drinks (jelly bean). Truly 10/10 server, and we will definitely be back again.For food, my partner and I had the Bang Shrimp (10/10) and Wagyu Yakitori (another 10/10) to start. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended the Bang Shrimp as it was both of our favorites. For an entree, my partner had the Tonkotsu Ramen (6/10). Honestly, not the best ramen we have had but still a decent choice! I had the Calikatsu Roll (9/10) which was delicious, I especially liked the creamy crabmeat on top. Also, I heard a lot about the Spicy Tuna Roce Crisps (10/10) which was definitely worth eating on a full stomach. Looking forward to coming back in the future!

Man, I LOVED this place when they first opened. I went there once a week, told everyone I know! Then the quality started declining. I tried their omakase which was underwhelming. Recently a friend went and said they had improved/switched chefs etc. Tonight at work we ordered on Grubhub. $140 worth of food.When the driver arrived, he told me that he went to the restaurant and waited 30 mins until he was told that 'someone else must have taken that order, we'll cancel it' they did not cancel or contact me/Grubhub about this. I called the restaurant to confirm this (with the driver standing next to me), and was told by the manager, 'We get pretty busy with takeout orders on the weekends'. Ok and? I have worked in the food service industry I'm aware.Then he said sometimes drivers come in and just grab food without checking with staff, and 'some of them don't even speak English'. What does the driver's language have to do with anything? That's a restaurant issue if you're leaving bags with hundreds of dollars worth of food just sitting out without anyone to keep track! He said he had refunded my order but shortly after hanging up I received a GH notification that my order had been delivered! With a picture of my feet. I had to go through GH to get my refund. Guess I should cancel my omakase reservation for next month as well. So disappointing.

Came in for a quick bite and a drink on a Monday night with a friend. The restaurant was quaint and quiet, not a lot of people were there which was expected since it was a Monday night. We sat at the bar and ordered miso soup, pork baos, and hamachi crudo. I was a little disappointed with the quality of the food because I've heard great things about this restaurant from my friends, but they raved more about the happy hour so maybe they were more excited about the pricing. The hamachi crudo had a little fishy taste to it. The miso soup came in a huge bowl which I really enjoyed but it was very salty and my friends bowl came out with no green onion, tofu, or seaweed so we had to get it "remade". The pork buns were ok not special, the greens paired with the pork buns were a little bitter. The star of the show for me was the drink I got. It was Tea Time, super yummy. Maybe come for Happy Hour so you're paying for what you'll get instead of the full price. Maybe next time I'll try their ramen.

I'm new to the area and I'm so happy that I found Izakaya! We went on a Monday night; it wasn't too busy. I started with the Tea Time to drink and it was delicious. Extremely refreshing. My partner and I shared the spicy tuna crispy rice. This is one of our favorite apps to order and theirs were really enjoyable! I ordered a salmon roll and the fire fighter roll. To be so honest...this was the best salmon roll I've ever had. I don't know if it was the way they seasoned their rice or what, but this salmon roll was top tier (trust me, I'm a salmon roll connoisseur). The fire fighter roll was really great too, just was a little too drenched in spicy mayo. The atmosphere and lighting was super cute and the staff was extremely friendly. I love a free flowing kitchen, the sushi just took a little longer to come out. I'm really excited to go back, especially for happy hour!!

This was one of my favorite recent dining experiences!!!! I'm so confused that there is even one negative review here. I did the 16 piece tasting, each piece was more delicious than the last. There wasn't one piece I didn't love! I had a glass of sake and my friend had a signature cocktail- both were great! The chef, Mitsutaka, gave an incredible experience. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and so much fun! We all even had a complimentary sake shot, which was a nice touch. The ambiance is unmatched with really cool Philly murals, and the music was all late 90s, 2000s. I am so thrilled with this experience!

OMG I did the Omakase experience and it was ahhhhhhmaziinnggg! The sushi was so fresh and flavorful. I tried some pieces that I've never had before and it was sooo good. The atmosphere was very nice and good music played. I also got a drink called the Yuzu Honey Bee. THAT drink was ALL THAT! I had to get two lol.Inwould definitely recommend this place if you truly love sushi.

Sat at the bar while waiting for Sushi by Bou. The bartender was super nice and the drink he made us was sooooo goood!. An intimate spot with great drinks.

The ambiance and staff are nice. Typically have no or little wait time. The sushi is good quality but the selection is limited. I've never seen hand rolls like the ones here, it's more like a mini sushi taco. It was good but felt small.

Came here for happy hour and we were able to make a reservation for it. Their happy hour menu was extensive. We ordered just about 1 of everything. Wagyu hotdog tastes like a normal hot dog. They sliced the hot dog in half horizontally (hot dog wise) and used only half of it. It is not special. The wagyu on a stick was more worth it. The wonton tacos, we got ours filled with crab meat, was not flavorful.

Izakaya by Yanaga is a great place to go for a delicious Japanese meal with friends or family. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is always fresh and delicious. I recently went there with a group of friends and we had the okonomi 4 course meal. It was a great way to try a variety of different dishes, and everything was cooked perfectly. We also had the peach drink with boba, which was refreshing and flavorful.The only downside to Izakaya by Yanaga is that parking can be challenging. I parked on the street, but it fills up quickly. We ended up parking on the street, which was a bit of a walk. However, it was worth it for the delicious food!Overall, I would highly recommend Izakaya by Yanaga to anyone looking for a great Japanese meal. The food is delicious, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is fun and lively.