November 29 2019 Sushi by Bou to Launch Sushi Omakase Speakeasy at Ani Ramen Jersey City



New York City's Intimate Sushi Omakase Experience Arrives in Jersey's Hottest Dining Destination

Jersey City, NJ – The Simple Venue and Montclair Hospitality Group teams are pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration that brings the popular Sushi by Bou omakase speakeasy experience to Jersey City at Ani Ramen House. Simple Venue, a New York-based hospitality group known for creating micro restaurants, has established high end, intimate Sushi by Bou 'speakeasy' locations in New York's Hotel 3232 in Nomad, Zeckendorf Towers, Jue Lan Club and even the former Versace Mansion in Miami. Now it's time for Jersey City to indulge in their exceptional yet affordable luxury sushi experience at Sushi by Bou Jersey City at Ani Ramen opening in December 2019. Many diners who love sushi have never experienced omakase, and Sushi by Bou guests find that the intimacy of the restaurant spaces and personal interaction with the Chef enhances the meal, where the choice of the sushi is left entirely to the Chef, and he or she is free to be innovative, even surprising in the selection of dishes. In downtown Jersey City, one of the hottest dining scenes in the region, Sushi by Bou will be found in a secluded, 8-seat Japanese biergarten-themed space, through a door to the rear of acclaimed Ani Ramen House.

The timed omakase (60 minutes/12 pieces/$50pp) features the freshest of fish, locally sourced or 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. Beverages will include sake, signature cocktails, Japanese beers and whiskies. Sushi by Bou is changing the sushi scene across America. With an ever-growing list of locations, Sushi by Bou brings a high end Omakase experience to the people in an intimate and speakeasy environment. Our timed Omakase (30-minute and 60-minute options) is served at intimate 4- to 8-seat counters and features the freshest of fish, both locally sourced, as well as brought in from all over the world. Our seasoned sushi chefs serve you directly, guiding you through the meal, and providing a truly exclusive experience. The high-end cuisine is greatly complimented by our craft selection of handmade cocktails, imported sake, and rare Japanese Whiskeys.



Sushi by Boū is presented by Simple Venue, an NYC-based hospitality group specializing in micro restaurants, and in bringing incredible concepts to underutilized spaces. With over 15 years of experience, Simple Venue brings an elegant and new age touch to a classic take on the old school sushi counter. Sushi by Bou currently has locations inside the Jue Lan Club in Chelsea, Sanctuary Hotel in Times Square, both in the lobby and inside of a hotel room at Hotel 3232 in Nomad and at the iconic former Versace Mansion in Miami.

Ani Ramen House is an award-winning, New York Times reviewed craft ramen and Japanese Izakaya restaurant group established in New Jersey in 2014. Sun Noodle artisan noodles are exclusively used in Ani's meticulously crafted and critically acclaimed pork, chicken and vegetarian/vegan ramen bowls.Ani, which literally means "big brother," captures the essence of Tokyo and celebrates bringing family and community together over food. Lunch and dinner are offered daily at locations in Montclair, Newark Avenue Jersey City, Summit, District Kitchen at Harborside, Jersey City and Maplewood. All are BYOB other than Newark Avenue, Jersey City which features a robust Japanese cocktail program developed in collaboration with award-winning mixologist Kenta Goto (Bar Goto) and one of the largest and most unique collections of Japanese whisky (40+) in the country.Ani Ramen House holds an annual ramen eating competition in October around National Noodle Day. New locations in the Ani family opening soon in Munchies Food Hall at American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ; Cranford, NJ; and Newark, NJ all anticipated to open between 2019 and 2020.