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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

4.7
4.7
1715 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 74 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
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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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 1,715 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

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O-Ku DC offers a vibrant dining experience with "fabulous sushi rolls" and diverse menu options. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "fun vibe," making it perfect for special occasions. The restaurant is praised for its "fresh and flavorful" dishes and an inviting ambiance, ensuring memorable visits.
1,715 Reviews
  1. bee

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O-Ku was such an amazing experience and they truly made my birthday special. The sushi was such a delight, the sake was top tier, and the aesthetics and vibe were perfect for me and my girls. The lemon bar with raspberry was a great birthday treat. Love it here! Will be back for sure. 10/10.

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  2. Allene

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, engaging and friendly staff. DeNae was attentive, added to the overall experience! Always looking forward to my next visit!

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  3. Gustavo

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Loved the ambiance and the food and drinks were amazing. Definitely worth trying out, at least for happy hour

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  4. Faith

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went there with my bf for the first time this week and it was great!! The sushi was phenomenal, highly recommend the firecracker rolls, the duck and the yellowtail appetizer.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love DC and this is a great restaurant in DC. Great food and great service. I highly recommended O-Ku. I will be back for sure. Thank you for a great time.

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  6. Kai

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    20/10 hands down… everything from food quality to service from staff was incredible.

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  7. Lauren

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Loved the upstairs dining room - we had never been up there before

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  8. Andie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic experience. The staff went above and beyond which made our experience truly memorable and extremely special.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time attending O-ku for dinner and I was not disappointed. The food, atmosphere and service were fabulous. Our waitress Christine was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and made our dining experience extra special! Highly recommend this restaurant for for a date night or birthday. We celebrated my friends birthday and the team went above and beyond to make my friends day extra special!

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  10. Angela

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 1st visit. Very pleased. Our server, Tatiana, was very attentive, pleasant, and personable. We would recommend it to others!🤗

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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 1715 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 74 times today

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Google Map for O-Ku - DC

1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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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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