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O-Ku
Elevated Japanese cuisine and vibrant nightlife in the heart of Raleigh.
4.8
Japanese
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Elevated Japanese cuisine and vibrant nightlife in the heart of Raleigh.
O-Ku offers an exceptional dining experience that blends authentic Japanese flavors with a modern, upscale atmosphere. Located in Raleigh, this restaurant specializes in fresh sushi, creative small plates, and premium sake, all served in a beautifully designed space with warm lighting and elegant decor. Ideal for date nights, celebrations, or a night out, O-Ku provides attentive service, gluten-free options, and a lively bar scene, making it a top destination for food enthusiasts and social gatherings alike.
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Fresh, high-quality sushi including specialties like O’Toro Nigiri and Hamachi Nigiri, with options for gluten-free soy sauce.
Creative appetizers such as O-Ku Rock Shrimp and edamame with truffle oil, perfect for sharing.
Curated selection of cocktails, hot sake, and premium sake like Amabuki, enhancing the dining experience.
Intimate settings with countertop or table options, ideal for celebrations and romantic evenings.
Accommodations for dietary needs, including gluten-free menu items and dedicated soy sauce.
Seasonal and signature dishes like the Chef Specialty Usuzukuri, offered complimentary for special occasions.
Overall rating
Terry Naranjo
Amazing experience for our 25th Anniversary where we were suprised by a personalized gift and a card signed by the entire staff! Add to that some exquisite quisine! Atmosphere was great as well. High marks for this Raleigh gem! Highly recommend Usuzukuri, O-Ku Rock Shrimp, Carpaccio, and the Hamachi Kama Teppanyaki that you 'grill' yourself is a very cool experience. Cannot say enough how much we appreciated the custom service and attention to detail.
Robert Jahn
Five stars all around. The best meal I've had in years. I went there with my dad. I'm an adventurous eater, and my dad is semi-adventurous. This is a Japanese fusion-ish restaurant, but I would say more Japanese than anything else, so I'm not too familiar with the food. I asked for recommendation for plates and we ordered a few things to share. They were so delicious -- my favorite was the shrimp. And then we decided we would get a dessert, and it was amazing. I'm teetotalling now so I didn't order drinks, but the menu looked great. The service was excellent. I love the interior. Would highly recommend for a great meal.
Stephanie Davis
Beautiful place! Food and drinks were perfect. Service was friendly and timely and they set clear expectations of what to expect as far as how the food would arrive sushi bar vs kitchen. Our entire table had a terrific meal and birthday celebration.
Jackson Alesna
O-Ku Sushi is already one of my favorite spots after just one visit. Great food, amazing service, and a really nice interior. Don’t sleep on the dessert!
Madison Martinez _ Staff - CentennialMS
Best sushi in Raleigh by far! Everything was delicious, fantastic happy hour deals, and Itcel gave incredible service. She was attentive, kind, and fun. She even brought us an extra dessert! We have been to dozens of sushi restaurants in the triangle and had been frequenting City Market, but we have a new favorite!
Jenny
Great sushi spot in Raleigh! We tried the garlic edamame (which was mid, can go without). We also tried the crispy spicy tuna which was so good we wanted to order a second round. All the rolls were great and unique and perfect for sharing with a group if you want to try different ones. An unexpected plus was the ube brownie which was incredible! 10/10
