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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

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4.7 (1810)
$30 and under
Japanese
1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
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 1,810 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku DC offers a "spectacular" dining experience with fresh, high-quality sushi and a modern, inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and thoughtful touches for special occasions. Signature dishes like the Firecracker Roll and sticky ribs are "fantastic," making it a must-visit for sushi lovers in DC.
1,810 Reviews
  1. JEFF

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great selection of sushi.

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  2. Carla

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING! They went above and beyond for our anniversary. This is the kindest gesture any restaurant has ever done to us. Thank you so much for making our night so special. Truly, we will never forget this!

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  3. Alberto

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Loved it! We had a great expirience for our anniversary.

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  4. Parris

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10 experience from the FOOD to the ambience to the team service everything and everyone made our experience over the top. Our server and training was fabulous. I believe her name was Colette and the general manager made our experience that much more special. Coincidentally it was Oku‘s anniversary and the personalized dessert for all the guest was a nice touch way to go OKu!

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  5. Daniel

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 all around. Honestly Oku is one of my favorite places to eat in DC

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  6. Connor

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love O-Ku! Baller status, sticky ribs, and every roll is fantastic. Can’t wait to come back

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  7. latrion

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was perfect! We had an amazing time with our waitress and the food was perfect.

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  8. Lee

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chefs were super nice and artist of their trade. Staff was friendly and atmosphere was perfect.

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  9. Natalia

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience at O-Ku! We were there to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday, and the team went above and beyond to make it incredibly special. Before our visit, they reached out to me privately to ask about his hobbies and favorite foods—he’s a huge sushi fan—and they surprised him with a full sushi-making set as a gift! To top it off, they had a personalized birthday sign waiting for him at the table. It was such a thoughtful and unexpected gesture that truly made the evening unforgettable. The food was absolutely phenomenal -every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. This was my boyfriend's first time and he loved it. We’ll most definitely be back soon - the atmosphere is also super cool.

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  10. Debra VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful time going to O-Ku, especially for HH. It's a great spot to get together and catch up with friends.

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FAQs

O-Ku - DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 888-8790.

O-Ku - DC is rated 4.7 stars by 1810 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
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
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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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