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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

4.7
4.7
1760 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
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 1,760 people are saying

O-Ku - DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku DC shines with "creative food and cocktails," an inviting atmosphere, and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "fresh, flavorful sushi" and "attentive, knowledgeable staff." Perfect for celebrations and date nights, the restaurant offers unique dishes like tuna crudo and yakitori. Don't miss their "fantastic happy hour deals."
1,761 Reviews
  1. Marylou

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible and the service unmatched. Zoe was really great and gave amazing recommendations.. We celebrated my hubby’s birthday and he was very pleased. Will def be back.

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  2. NegarM

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The layout is very unfortunate, as a whole row of tables face the bathrooms and you see the toilet each time the door opens and closes which is constant. Food was very good and service was ok.

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  3. Liz

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots in DC. Sushi is amazing and I love that there is a happy hour.

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  4. Ellie

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Seated right across from the bathrooms watching people going in and out all night is not the ambiance I expected. The food was fine, most arrived cold because they forgot to bring it for 20 min. The sushi rolls literally had 1 small piece of fish inside them. They thankfully took items off the bill but wished it were a better experience.
    O-Ku - DCResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Ellie, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. I’m truly sorry that your experience did not meet expectations. I remember speaking with you at your table, and I only wish you had mentioned the concern about your table placement at that time—I absolutely would have been happy to move you to a different spot to ensure a more enjoyable evening. Your comfort and overall dining experience are very important to us. Again, I sincerely appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to make things right. If you ever decide to dine with us again, please reach out to me directly—I would love to personally ensure you have the experience you deserve.

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  5. Edmund

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A go-to place for creative food and cocktails. Sharing lets you sample a wide menu. Don’t miss the fried cauliflower.

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  6. figgy VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best restaurant experience I’ve had in awhile. Delicious food at affordable prices. They even gave me a gift for my birthday! I will be back.

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  7. Abiel

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were amazing and our server Quincey had all the answers and was awesome!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Jacksonville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was fantastic. The happy hour deals on drinks and sushi were so great and the fish tasted so fresh. The menu was really diverse which intimidated us at first but everything we tried was delicious. We can’t wait to go back!

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  9. Aash

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Made it really special for my friend who just got a job - got her gifts including a candle and card.

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  10. Maddie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time celebrating our 6 month anniversary and my partner achieving 3 interviews to highly competitive grad school programs (we found out this morning he got into one of them and got the scholarship he applied for!). O-Ku surprised us with a beautiful Orchid and a special gift for him for his achievements. The service was amazing, the food was divine, we are already talking about when we can go back! Highly recommend and have been encouraging my friends to add it to their date-night/celebration spots.
    O-Ku - DCResponded on March 15, 2025
    Congratulations on your partner's achievements! We're thrilled you had such a great experience at O-Ku. Thank you for the kind words and recommendation—we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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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 1760 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.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 54 times today
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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