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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

4.7
4.7
1701 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
O-Ku DC invites guests to explore rare and unique dining options -traditional sashimi and sushi, innovative Japanese specialties and wood-fired robata-style dishes from the Kitchen's Binchotan grills. The fish and other ingredients are sourced from the highest-quality purveyors around the world and is committed to using sustainably sourced ingredients when possible.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington
  • Parking details
    Street and lot parking in union market. Pay attention to parking signs in the area for more information on street parking.
  • Public transit
    NOMA-Gallaudet metro on the red line is a couple blocks away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,701 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku DC offers a vibrant dining experience with standout sushi and delightful cocktails. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" service and "amazing food," making it a top choice for special occasions. The rooftop ambiance adds charm, though some note service inconsistencies. Overall, it's a must-visit for sushi enthusiasts in DC.

1,701 Reviews
  1. Kristy

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always! Everything tasted delicious , they have so many great options for happy hour.

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  2. Liz

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! My favorite sushi spot. Happy hour is wonderful!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The charred broccolini is not to be missed. You will double think it because what’s so special about a vegetable at a sushi restaurant right? Wrong. Definitely get the broccolini.

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  4. Carolyn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and very good value for the quality of the offerings. These people love food and it really shows. The service team was also very accommodating of a food allergy in our group.

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  5. Ashley

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very great spot. I loved this. Very romantic dinner vibes.

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  6. Jamie

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible. Staff were the nicest people ever! 12/10 recommend.

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  7. Yanaury

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has captured my heart! The food is absolutely spectacular, bursting with flavor and creativity, and the service is truly exceptional. I can't recommend it enough – it's a must-visit!

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  8. Joseph

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The rice on the rolls was undercooked but it was fine on the nigiri, which was confusing. 25 dollar rolls should have rice that is cooked appropriately I would hope. One of the waiters spilled a drink on one of our guests jackets. The manager said he’d come back to take care of it. But never did anything about it. For the cost of the food here I would have expected at least mediocre food. But I was very underwhelmed.
    O-Ku - DCResponded on December 4, 2024
    Hi Joseph, Thank you for taking the time to write and I couldn't agree more. We never want a guest to leave "underwhelmed" and for that I apologize. We teach our servers and managers to check in to make sure our guests are enjoying their meal. Did your server do that? I will speak to the manager regarding your friend's jacket. We would like to make sure the jacket is cleaned though and I would like to speak with you personally regarding your experience with us. We want to make sure your next visit is one we want to give all our guests and exceed their expectations. I look forward to hearing from you. Most Sincerely, Todd Hunt Area Director-Virginia/DC The Indigo Road Hospitality Group

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  9. Charde

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The broccolini is the best.

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  10. Debra

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an aesthetically cool restaurant, yummy food (the broccoli dish was a surprise star of the night), and we had the most exceptional customer service. I don’t always take servers up on their recommendations; but every rec made was spot on. Enjoyed the food, great ambience and the best energy from our server. Thanks for a great night!

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FAQs

O-Ku - DC does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. O-Ku - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 888-8790.

O-Ku - DC is rated 4.7 stars by 1701 OpenTable diners.

O-Ku - DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for O-Ku - DC

1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and lot parking in union market. Pay attention to parking signs in the area for more information on street parking.
  • Public transit
    NOMA-Gallaudet metro on the red line is a couple blocks away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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