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O-Ku - DC, Washington, D.C., DC

O-Ku - DC

4.8
4.8
1482 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 55 times today

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Dining areas

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 1,482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

1,482 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chocolate miso melton cake can be warmer. Everything else was as good as any advertised.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Server, host, and food were all amazing! The happy hour deals are great and we enjoyed our drinks. Will definitely be back!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was truly exceptional. Go with the omakase menu!

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  4. VeronicaT

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved O-Ku for the ambiance, service, and food. I’m also a server and every aspect was wonderful. We really appreciate one of your chef’s gifted us two pieces of nigiri, one we wanted to try but decided not to order. So thoughtful. Thank you Krister for the delicious little drinks you gifted us! Loved the vibes and the quiet warmth the interior gave. Will definitely be back!!

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  5. Daphnes

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best sushi in town! Also excellent and warm service.

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  6. Ginger

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful anniversary dinner! Everyone was so nice and wished us a happy anniversary. Our server Christine was so attentive and generous. The food was amazing - so many different flavors. Great happy hour too.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Great service with top notch sushi. A little dimly lit but it’s part of the experience. Can’t wait to go back.

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  8. Grace

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great dining experience all around! The scallop crudo was outstanding.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    O-Ku always delivers on customer service, drinks, and food. Every single thing we’ve ever tried here exceeds expectations. The cocktails are creative and well balanced. The team does really good job of remembering returning customers, and providing a really nice experience whether you’re celebrating or dining on a regular night. 

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  10. KFZ1

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent local sushi restaurant with great ambience, service and quality food. Just wish it was easier to get into and the happy hour didn’t end so early! Highly recommend.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Happy hour deal is awesome and all of the rolls were delicious. Solid cocktails, too. Music was a little weird and it was kind of empty, but other than that, everything was perfect.

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  12. AK45

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the dishes here are delicious! I booked this restaurant for my partner’s birthday and everyone was so lovely and kind, and the sushi was really well made!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Omakase at O-KU was one of our best meals of all time! Highly recommend!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charlie our server was so amazing. We appreciate the southern hospitality. She shared shes new to DC so we are happy to have such great service. The food was sooo delicious. The short rib is new. Please try it. Along with the broccolini! Those are must haves!

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  15. Tayo

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great for a date night or celebration. The food was delicious. Good drinks. Will definitely be back.

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  16. Dana

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10! My new fav sushi spot. I tried new foods here and even foods that I thought I shunned but here? They taste amazing. Idk if this makes sense so just go there for yourself! You will NOT be disappointed!

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  17. Anthony

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch from the moment we walked in until we left. Service was present without being obtrusive. The food was great! So clean and so fresh. From managers to chefs, everyone was so welcoming. The Sichuan sauce paired well with the dumplings.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was great and the food was amazing. Definitely going back again.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was great. It’s a good place to have a date. 10/10

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and even better food. Enjoyed every course

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  21. JoeldaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Angel was our host, she was kind and gave great customer service!

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  22. Plyn

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was incredible and atmosphere was great! The only issue was even with a reservation (made a week in advance) for a Wednesday night we still had to wait an additional 40mins before we got seated...apparently our table was still occupied by previous diners and they ended up seating us outside even though I requested to be indoors. It ended up being okay it was just odd that they let you make a reservation even when it seems to be overly busy.

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  23. StevenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably the best Sushi restaurant I have ever been to. Would highly recommend!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great date night! Everything was outstanding! Try the fried lobster!!!!!

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  25. MattM

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The sushi lived up to the reviews and hype. Good food and service. Prices are great for happy hour. Definitely will visit again.

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  26. KatieH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so delicious and the fish was so fresh. They had real wasabi which was such a special treat. We went for our anniversary and our server, Charlie, gave us a special dessert and a card, which was so kind. We will definitely be back :)

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  27. SP2015

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful option for happy hour and dinner - great atmosphere and service.

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  28. PeeEmah

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience. Available parking. Dynamic wait staff. This isn’t my first time at O-ku. I keep coming back for the awesome sushi and spectacular happy hour. The price point is just right.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you very much for helping us celebrate another birthday. This has become our regular celebration spot for a couple years now

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  30. Jacob

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really appreciated the special request attention to detail

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  31. Dave

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic, great selection, and the wonderful staff made the night all the better. Appreciate all the effort and kind note from the O-Ku staff in helping to celebrate our anniversary.

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  32. AlexE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a great time spending my birthday dinner at O-Ku. The staff was super helpful and friendly, our server was so nice and assisted us when we asked for recommendations! I will definitely be back again. My partner, and friends had an awesome time as well.

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  33. JessicaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my boyfriend here for his birthday and everything about this place was great!

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  34. MarialuigiaR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The atmosphere is right! Nice service, dimmed lights, background music and good cocktails I’d rather go there to grab a drink with friends and a quick bite than having a proper dinner. Food is okay but can be better

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  35. Paige

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always consistent and delicious! The rock shrimp and yellowtail dish is are my go to’s!

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  36. JessR

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! They made a celebration very special and went above and beyond.

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  37. MaliaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lark was a great server! Thank you for a wonderful night!

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  38. Ryan

    Las Vegas

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great apps and sushi rolls, plus the service was spectacular!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is always amazing! Food cooked to perfection. My fav DC restaurant.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in DC

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

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 4.8 stars by 1482 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


Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for O-Ku - DC

1274 5th St NE, Washington, D.C., 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
  • 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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