O-Ku - Charlotte

Name: O-Ku - Charlotte
Address: 2000 South Blvd Suite 510, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28203
Telephone: (704) 594-1922
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1710 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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O-Ku celebrates authentic Asian cuisine with a southern approach with a menu that focuses on unique ingredients and sophisticated presentations. From petite plates to sushi specialties, O-Ku showcases the freshest fish from the world’s finest markets and producers in areas such as Norway, Scotland, Hawaii and New Zealand, as well as local sustainable sources. We offer high-end traditional sushi and make it approachable and available to any interested diner.

Focused on incorporating authentically Japanese flavors into the fare, O-Ku’s menu is comprised of signature contemporary Japanese entrées and traditional sushi of the season and reflects the uniquely designed space. The beverage program at O-Ku is a sophisticated blend of specialty cocktails, premium sake, bubbles, red and white wines and unique beer selections.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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(704) 594-1922

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 594-1922
Website
http://www.o-kusushiclt.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Chanthavong
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Rebecca Hays: (855) 230-1418

Location
2000 South Blvd, Suite 510, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood
Southend
Cross street
E. Tremont Ave
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout

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Popular dishes

Blue Ribbon, Chokaison Junmai Daiginjo, Akita / 24oz
- B$95.00
Black &Gold, Gekkeikan Junmai-Shu, California / 25oz
- 4oz$9.00
- B$54.00
Divine Droplets, Takasago Shuzo Gingo Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo, Hokkaido / 10oz
- B$65.00
Chrysanthemum Water, Kikusui Junmai Ginjo, Niigata / 60oz
- 4oz$11.00
- B$90.00
Ichigo, Amabuki Junmai Ginjo Nama, Saga / 24oz
- B$62.00
Dragon God, Ryujin Kakushi Ginjo Namazume, Gunma / 24oz
- 4oz$12.00
- B$59.00
Seishu, Ichishima Shuzo, Niigata / 24oz
- 4oz$9.00
- B$48.00
Forgotten Japanese Spirit, Bunraku Junmai Yamahai, Saitama / 10oz
- B$29.00
Pearl, Momokawa Nigori Genshu, Oregon / 10oz
- 4oz$8.00
- B$32.00
Snow Maiden, Tozai Junmai Nigori, Kyoto / 24oz
- 4oz$9.00
- B$35.00
Dreamy Clouds, Rihaku Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori, Shimane / 10oz
- B$36.00
Mio, Shirakabe Guru Sparkling, Nada / 10oz
- B$18.00
Drunken Whale, Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai, Kochi / 24oz
- B$52.00
Yellow Can, Funaguchi Kikusui Nama Genshu, Niigata / 34oz
- 4oz$10.00
- B$55.00

Oku Originals

Sugar and Spice$11.00
habanero infused vodka, passion fruit, lemon, sugar rim
Lychee Martini$12.00
vodka, lychee juice, lime, cranberry, simple syrup
Yuzu Mule$11.00
vodka, ginger simple, lime, yuzu
Jasmanian Devil$12.00
habanero infused rum, passion fruit, lime, mint
Shogun$11.00
london dry gin, muddled basil, agave nectar, lemon
Bourbon Basil Berry Lemonade$11.00
bourbon, lemon, muddled basil & seasonal berries
Jade Inferno$13.00
blanco tequila, serrano syrup, lime juice, grapefruit bitters

Seasonal Sips

Nomikai$10.00
Junmai Gingo sake, citrus vodka, bittermilk No, 2, cucumber, basil
Shiso Lovely$11.00
coconut rum, lavendar tincture, lillet blanc, shiso simple syurp, pink himalayan salt
Toki Fizz$12.00
Suntory Toki Japanese whiskey, chamomile tea, bitters, egg white
Smoke & Fire$14.00
mezcal, pressed carrot juice, ginger simple syrup, togarashi salt

Beer

Draft

Sapporo, Lager, Japan, 4.9%$6.00
Triple C Baby Maker, Double IPA, Charlotte, 8.5%$7.00
Sixpoint Bengali, IPA, Brooklyn, NY, 6.6%$7.50
Holy City Washout Wheat, Hefeweizen, Charleston SC, 5.3%$8.00

Craft Bottles

Unknown Ginger Wheat, Wheat, 5.1%$6.00
Sugar Creek Pale Ale, Pale Ale, 5.2%$6.00
Sugar Creek Raspberry Wit, White Ale, 4.4%$6.00
Triple C Golden Boy, Blonde Ale, 4.5%$6.50
OMB Copper, Altbier, 4.8%$6.50
OMB Hornets Nest, Hefeweizen, 5.4%$6.50
Sycamore Gose, Gose, 4.8%$8.00
Shacksbury Cider, Semi-Dry Cider, 6.5%$10.00
Wolffer Rosé Cider, Dry Rosé Cider, 6.9%$10.00

Domestic Bottles

Bud Light$4.00
Mich Ultra$5.00

Import Bottles

Stella Artois$5.50
Kirin$6.00
Kirin Light$6.00

Spirit Free Cocktails

Sak-Uzu$6.00
amarenada cherry juice, yuzu, simple
Berry Sober$5.00
seasonal berries, ginger simple syrup, lemon
Nai Tai$7.00
pineapple juice, orgeat syrup, cream of coconut

Sparkling Wine

Blanc de Blanc, Schramsberg, California 375ml$45.00
Prosecco, Santome Extra Dry, Valdobbiadene, Italy NV$10.00
Brut, Taittinger Brut la Francaise, Champagne France NV$80.00
Brut, Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France NV$130.00
Brut Rose, JCB No. 69, Burgundy, France NV$12.00

White Wine

Albarino, Neboa, Rias Baixas, Spain '16$36.00
Grenache Blanc, Klinker Brick, Lodi, CA '16$12.00
White Blend, Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc, Paso Robles, CA '15$50.00
White Blend, Elyse Winery "L'Ingenue, Sierra Foothills CA, '14$52.00
Pinot Grigio, Bottega Vinaia, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy$39.00
Pinot Gris, Villa Wolf, Pfalz, Germany '16$10.00
Gavi, Fornaci, Castellari Bergaglio, Piedmont, Italy '16$38.00
Langhe Bianco, Luigi Baudana "Dragon," Piedmont, Italy '15$13.00
Riesling, Dr. F. Weins-Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett, Mosel, Germany '14$52.00
Riesling, Brooks Vineyard, "Amycas," Willamette Valley, OR '17$12.00
Rose, Floriography, Provence, France '17$10.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Huia, Marlborough, New Zealand '17$42.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Guy Allion, Touraine, France '16$10.00
Sancerre, Domaine de la Rossignole, France '17$53.00
Viognier, Fess Parker "Rodney's Vineyard," Santa Barbara County, CA '15$59.00
Viura, Palacios Remondo "Placet," Rioja, Spain '15$62.00
Chardonnay, Melville "Verna's," Santa Barbara, CA '13$13.00
Chardonnay, Mira "Robert Young Clone," Napa, CA '14$59.00
Chardonnay, Dutton-Goldfield, Russian River Valley, CA '16$85.00
Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel "Truchard Vineyard," Napa, CA '14$120.00
Chardonnay, Vincent Girardin Mersault "Vieilles Vignes," Burgundy, France '15$145.00

Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Evolution, Willamette Valley, OR '15$11.00
Pinot Noir, Elk Cove "La Boheme," Yamhill-Carlton, OR '15$110.00
Pinot Noir, Illahe, Willamette Valley, OR '16$56.00
Pinot Noir, Cristom, Willamette Valley, OR '15$65.00
Pinot Noir, Van Duzer, Willamette Valley, OR '14$68.00
Pinot Noir, Failla, Sonoma Coast, CA '14$85.00
Pinot Noir, Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, CA '14$60.00
Pinot Noir, Steele, Carneros, CA '15$14.00
Pinot Noir, Samsara, Sta Rita Hills, CA '14$60.00
Pinot Noir, Merry Edwards "Klopp Ranch," Russian River Valley, CA '14$140.00
Pinot Noir, EnRoute les Pommiers, Russian River Valley, CA '15$85.00
Gamay, Domaine de Gaudets Morgon Cotes du Py, Beaujolais, France '13$45.00
Cotes du Rhone, St. Cosme "Les Deux Albion," Rhone, France '15$50.00
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de Saje, Rhone, France '15$90.00
Garnacha, Frontonio "Microcosmico," Aragon, Spain '15$12.00
Syrah, Andrew Murray " Tous Les Jour," Central Coast, CA '15$11.00
Syrah, Klinker Brick "Farrah," Lodi, CA '14$44.00
Red Blend, The Shephard by Truchard, Carneros, CA '16$13.00
Red Blend, Robert Sinskey "Point of View," Carneros, CA '12$91.00
Cabernet Blend, Cain Vineyards "Cain Cuvee," Napa, CA '13$79.00
Zinfandel, Ridge Pagani Ranch, Sonoma, CA '14$89.00
Malbec / Bonarda, Tikal Patriota, Mendoza, Argentina '14$12.00
Malbec, Achaval Ferrer, Mendoza, Argentina '16$50.00
Malbec, El Enemigo, Mendoza, Argentina '12$65.00
Tempranillo, Vina Alberdi Reserva, Rioja, Spain '11$48.00
Bordeaux, Chateau Beau-Site St Estephe Cru Bourgeois, France '13$90.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael Pozzan, Alexander Valley, CA '15$12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hesperian "Anatomy," Napa, CA '13$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caravan by Darioush, Napa, CA '14$105.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chappellet, Napa, CA '15$140.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shafer "One Point Five," Napa, CA '14$170.00

What 1,710 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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EricG
Charlotte
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oku is always CONSISTENT!! Always!! Top quality fish and service from wait staff to bar staff! Topher and Ryan are amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was terrific. Prices of drinks were fine . Our appetizer came out late and they gave us an additional one! Manager came over to inquire how everything was.
T
Trica
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very pleased with my experience. The staff left a great first impression! I ordered the mermaid roll twice! This might be my new favorite restaurant in Charlotte! The service was amazing, the music was upbeat and the venue was beautiful! 5 stars to the O-Ku team!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food5service3ambience3
They lost my reservation and made me pull out the confirmation only to say they’d seated someone else under my reservation and I had to wait to get a table. The food was good as usual but we had a 45 minute wait between the starters and the sashimi/ rolls.
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 3 days agoHey, Sorry to hear this was your your experience with us. We hope your wait on food and the miscommunication at the door won't deter you from coming back. We would love to have you at our table to experience all O-Ku has to offer. Best, Nick Mazzaroni General Manager 843-472-0922
KW
KirstenW
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was amazing!!!! Food was great, awesome music, and was a really fun night out with friends.
M
Missmariss
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time dining here and I will absolutely be back! Everything from the moment I walked in the door to when I left was amazing. Trey was a wonderful waiter who was very well versed in the menu and gave me and my friend’s wonderful suggestions. We thoroughly enjoyed our girls night out. I highly recommend the lychee martini and the A5 wagyu nigiri.
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 6 days agoThanks so much for the kind words! We love Trey & we're so grateful he brings this level of value & joy to our guest's experiences! Come back to see us soon for another Girl's Night! - O-Ku
MM
MelissaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never have I been to a place where the staff was so attentive it was our anniversary and there was at least eight staff members that came by and wished us a happy anniversary. The food was amazing the atmosphere was amazing. I could not recommend this restaurant enough!
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 6 days agoThank you so much for the wonderful feedback! It's an honor for us to be able to spend time with guests on special occasions such as anniversaries. Can't wait to see you guys again soon! - O-Ku
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food
CS
CalShivers
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and exceptional customer service.
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Mads
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot! I love that they have a separate gluten free menu.
M
Mktk
Charleston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are from the Greenville SC area, so not too familiar with the dining in Charlotte. Expectations were high and O-Ku did not disappoint. Fabulous evening from start to finish!!! I appreciated every detail from water service complete with citrus or cucumber to perfect appetizers and sushi. Our service was spot on from beginning to end. The entire menu was explained in detail and staff was very knowledgeable. Keep up the terrific work! We will return. Excited to learn O-Ku will be coming to Greenville soon :)
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 30, 2022Thank you so much for the positive feedback! Love that you had a fabulous dinner! We hold ourselves to a very high standard & love to see guest's noticing the amount of effort we put into making your experience unforgettable! We'll see you in Greenville for sure! Best, O-Ku
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LindaL
Charlotte
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been celebrating my husband's birthday here for the last 4 years. Always wonderful and never disappoints. We love to sit at the sushi bar. Chris always makes amazing surprise sushi masterpieces. Jamie our server was amazing! Love O Ku!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good it was fun and the ambience was good
RP
RickyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good vibe, good service, Best sushi in Charlotte.
JM
JohnM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and great food. This is turning out to be one of our favorite sushi restaurants around Charlotte.
JB
JosephB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Reggie Pierre was a great server and helped us pick out several dishes throughout the evening while we celebrated my fiancés birthday. We really enjoyed the yellowtail carpaccio and the Dim Sum dumplings, but everything was delicious.
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 17, 2022We love Reggie too! Thanks so much for the great feedback. Hope to see you in again ASAP! - O-Ku
BH
BryceH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for our anniversary. Wife has been breastfeeding for a year so no sushi. The sushi was amazing. Tasted fresh. Perfect temperature. Brought us a champagne toast and some extra appetizers for our anniversary. They greet you by name if you make a reservation. Ambiance was really nice. Loud enough to not feel like other people can hear your conversation but quiet enough for normal voices at your table. Only knock is they don’t have any traditional desserts but it’s in the heart of Southend so take your pick of walking distance treats. Moderately priced so it’s a good choice for some takeout sushi as well.
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 17, 2022So glad you guys were able to come out & celebrate with us! We love being a date night/anniversary go-to spot in Charlotte! Hope to see you back again for many more celebrations! - O-Ku
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MrsK
Charlotte
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is so fresh. The restaurant is so clean. I love that the tables are spaced apart to allow for more privacy and less change of spreading contagions!
c
charlottenc
Charlotte
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous dinner and service at O-Ku. Our server was very capable and made excellent recommendations. Food was very fresh and imaginative. Delicious.
SS
SueS
Richmond
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Can’t wait to get back and eat there again.
PC
PattyC8
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to O-Ku for my birthday dinner and it was outstanding. The service is top tier and so is the food. I HIGHLY recommend this spot to anyone who loves sushi. If it’s packed on a Tuesday night, you know it’s great! Amazing experience.
VA
VanessaA
Charlotte
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Sat at the bar, the bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly 10/10 service!
SP
ScottP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Everything I ate was top notch. They sent out a couple extras for my wife’s birthday. It was a great night, and we’ll be back for sure.
LJ
LaurenJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing time and great food! Would definitely return
WC
WallaceC
Charlotte
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for a wonderful time dining with you all. Family night with everyone to celebrate belated birthday and expecting grandchild was absolutely fabulous. The service, food, ambiance and the acknowledgment of your staff made it an evening to remember. We greatly appreciate it and look forward to our next visit. W &M _______
RR
RossR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience. Took girlfriend there for birthday and couldn't have been better. Food and service are top notch!
EC
EvelynC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect location to celebrate our daughters' 16th and 19th family birthday celebrations.
TG
TerriG
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Didn’t live up to the hype. Overpriced Server wasn’t too helpful
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 3, 2022Hey, Terri, we're so sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with us. This is not the standard we want to set. We would love to hear from you in hopes of improving! We will send you a private message with our General Manager's contact information so that you can let us know more details about the experience. We hope to hear from you soon! O-Ku
MA
MadisonA
Charlotte
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite date night spot. Consistently great service, food and ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chelsea is a great bartender and provided me amazing service and the food was incredible! I will be back again :)
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 2, 2022We LOVE Chelsea and glad you do too! Can't wait to have you back!
TD
TD0519
Charlotte
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfect as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
O-ku was perfect for our date night! The staff was attentive and even brought us an extra dish to try! It’s our favorite sushi in Charlotte.
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 7, 2022We love hearing your date night was perfect! Can't wait to have you back! O-Ku
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined here for the first time last night and had a great experience! Our server, Ryan, was super attentive, professional, and had a great personality. Food was delicious.. we will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great server
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly some of the best sushi I have had. Wonderful birthday experience from start to finish!! Highly recommend for a celebration dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best sushi in Charlotte great atmosphere
EB
EileenB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great atmosphere and energy. Food was amazing. We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oku is seriously the best!!!! Food is AMAZING and the service was top notch. Told our server we were celebrating a friend reunion and she brought us a free small plate. Will keep returning!!
NT
NekoTan
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Once again, wonderful time at o-ku for celebrating our anniversary

FAQs

O-Ku - Charlotte does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. O-Ku - Charlotte also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 594-1922.

O-Ku - Charlotte is rated 4.9 stars by 1710 OpenTable diners.

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