O-Ku - Charlotte

Name: O-Ku - Charlotte
Address: 2000 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28203
Telephone: (704) 594-1922
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2567)

$30 and under

Japanese

2000 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Lively

O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The South End restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 594-1922
Website
https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-charlotte/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwNjAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Meghan Sturgeon: (980) 222-5756

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

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What 2,567 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

O-Ku Charlotte offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "outstanding sushi" and "amazing" service. The "attentive staff" and "thoughtful touches" for special occasions make it a "top-notch" choice. The ambiance is lively, and the menu features creative dishes like "truffle toro roll" and "yellowtail carpaccio." A "must-visit" for sushi lovers!

2,567 Reviews

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Armando VIP
Mexico City44 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, environment, service, all was fantastic in O-Ku
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the wonderful review, Armando! It was a pleasure to take care of you and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Ashley VIP
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
O-Ku made our birthday celebration extremely special! We were all beyond please with the service and food. Thank you again for another wonderful dining experience ☺️
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 4 days ago
Hey Ashley! Thank you so much for celebrating your birthday with us at Oku! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service and food—it means a lot to our team. We’re honored to have been a part of your special day and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences. 😊🎉
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Cindy
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ambience, service and sushi! We were made to feel very cared for and special on our anniversary. Will be back for sure
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 7 days ago
Hey Cindy! Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful anniversary celebration with us. It means a lot that you felt cared for and special — that’s exactly what we strive for. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! 🍣✨
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Irwin VIP
Charlotte19 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Great restaurant. Really enjoyed being there with our friends
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on June 21, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Irwin! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and had a great time with your friends. It means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
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Aaron
Charlotte3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Knowledgeable crew. Outstanding sushi. Tried chef’s flight nigiri, salmon lemon roll, yellowfin carpaccio. Worth every single penny. Amazing service, complementary extra’s that made us feel special. Quality of fish is above premium. Cocktails were impeccable.
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on June 21, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Aaron! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience and enjoyed everything from the chef’s choice nigiri flight to the cocktails. It means a lot to know our team made you feel special and that the quality of both our food and service stood out. We truly appreciate your kind words, hope the kids had a fun time with their grandparents, and hope to welcome you back for another exceptional visit soon!
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Michelle
Charlotte1 review
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were excited to try out O-ku because the photos on instagram looked very good. However, the dining experience was a big disappointment because it felt like O-ku over priced their food and beverage just because they can get away with it being in Charlotte. The nigiris and the rolls we had were pretty much like what you can get at a cheap Japanese restaurant. The fish didn’t taste fresh at all nor were any of them creative in the taste and presentation, vs the amount they charge. Rest assured, we will never visit O-ku again.
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on June 16, 2025
Hi Michelle - thank you for your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Our goal is to offer fresh, high-quality dishes with thoughtful presentation, and it’s clear we missed the mark. I’d appreciate the chance to connect with you directly to learn more and see how we can make things right. Please reach out to me directly as we sincerely value your input and hope to have an opportunity to earn back your trust. I'll send you a private message with my contact info in the hopes we can discuss how to give you and your family the quality experience that you truly deserve. At Your Service, Lauren Bachar General Manager
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Celie
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to celebrate my friends birthday and the staff was very friendly and made it a birthday to remember
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on June 15, 2025
Hi Celie! Thank you so much for celebrating your friend’s special day with us! We're thrilled to hear that our team helped make it a birthday to remember. Your kind words about the staff mean a lot — we’ll be sure to pass along the compliment. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more memorable moments! 🎉
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amanda VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My team and I went to dinner here to celebrate a win for one of our products and our food and service was outstanding! When they heard we were celebrating everyone from the hostess, food runner, to server congratulated us. Our server knew his fish well and gave us excellent recommendations. Will 100% be back next time we are in town.
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on June 13, 2025
Hey Amanda! Thank you so much for celebrating with us and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re honored to have been part of your team’s big win. It’s wonderful to hear that our staff helped make the evening feel special—from the warm congratulations to the thoughtful recommendations. We’ll be looking forward to welcoming you back the next time you’re in town. Congratulations again!
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Austin
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even better than usual yesterday. Always five star food. We went for happy hour and were very pleased with selection.
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on June 13, 2025
Hey Austin! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your experience was even better than usual and that you enjoyed our happy hour selection. It's always our goal to deliver five-star food and service, and we're so glad we hit the mark for you. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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EMILIO
Charlotte56 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
O-Ku Charlotte is by far my favorite Sushi restaurants in existence. The level of Customer Service is unmatched. The quality of the menu is amazing, I would recommend 100%. Our server Justin is absolutely the best ambassador I have ever encountered in the restaurant business, 10 out of 10!
O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on June 12, 2025
Hey Emilio! Wow — thank you so much for this incredible review! We're honored to be your favorite sushi restaurant and truly appreciate your kind words about our menu and service. Justin will be thrilled to hear your shoutout — he’s a valued part of our team and will be so happy to know he made such a strong impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another 10/10 experience!
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FAQs

O-Ku - Charlotte offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 594-1922.

O-Ku - Charlotte is rated 4.8 stars by 2567 OpenTable diners.

O-Ku - Charlotte 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

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

2000 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Additional information

Cross street
E. Tremont Ave
Neighborhood
Southend
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout

Website
https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-charlotte/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwNjAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Phone number
(704) 594-1922
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Meghan Sturgeon: (980) 222-5756

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O-Ku - Charlotte

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What 2,567 people are saying

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