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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

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4.7
4.7
1783 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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7:00 PM
Booked 58 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 1,783 people are saying

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

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

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O-Ku DC is a must-visit for sushi lovers, offering "incredibly fresh and high-grade" sushi with a "stylish ambiance." Diners praise the "amazing" service and diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like Toro Tartar and Firecracker Rolls. "Attentive staff" and a "great happy hour" enhance the experience, making it perfect for special occasions.
1,783 Reviews
  1. Victoria

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the omakase and some cocktails. Service was great, and everything was delicious!

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  2. Jade

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O-Ku as always, one of my first choices because of the food and service

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  3. Robyn

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very good. The vegetarian options were few but the harvest will was excellent.

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  4. Joey

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I had first dined at O-Ku back in 2023 and had a blast. Ordered a bit of everything to try it out and absolutely loved it. Last week I was headed to DC from Raleigh, NC, so immediately made a reservation to go back to O-Ku. Unfortunately, I was severely disappointed this second time. First of all, they took us to the very last table at the end of the second floor, when there were other tables available. At first we didn’t mind because we wanted to have a nice setting to enjoy our meal. However, we started to get less service as time passed. Secondly, our food took an hour to get to our table. We had the Kobe Style Nigiri, the Sake Nigiri, some Hamachi Sashimi and the Surf & Turf Roll. The Nigiris were very good as well as the Hamachi. The Surf & Turf Roll didn’t have the wagyu properly torched, so it was mostly raw (different from the Kobe Style Nigiri, which was properly torched). Third, we ordered the Nigiris/Sashimis and the Roll as something to begin with and have the opportunity explore other dishes. Unfortunately, those smaller plates took so long that by the time they got to our table, we had lost appetite. Our waitress was good and payed fair attention to us. However, the waiting time and food quality made it a very disappointing experience for our night out in DC.

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  5. Karen

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have dined here approximately 10 times and each time has been a wonderful and unique experience. The staff is attentive and the food is delicious! A definite 10 out of 10!

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  6. Andrew VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good otoro. Wonderful selection of sake. Before you leave, ask for the grilled fresh water eel.

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  7. Enrique

    Washington DC71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. One of my favorites in DC.

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  8. Robert

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at O-Ku was delicious, but we were seated at the far end of the sushi counter and our server was rarely in our area checking on guests. It felt like we had to flag her down, or tell one of the other staff if they could let her know we wanted to order more.

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  9. Kaylin

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for an anniversary dinner and the food and service were incredible. Our favorites were the sticky ribs, rock shrimp, truffle edamame, and Mt. Fuji roll. Our waiter was wonderful and threw in an extra appetizer and champagne for the occasion! Would absolutely recommend and return.

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  10. Kianna VIP

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Antonio was our server for the night and he is amazing! He was so attentive and personable. He really made our dinner experience memories. Every dish we had was really good. I will definitely be back

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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 1783 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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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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