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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

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4.7 (1796)
$30 and under
Japanese
1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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 1,796 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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku - DC impresses with "fantastic food" and "great service." The sushi is "incredibly fresh" and the ambiance is "stylish," making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "attentive staff" and "creative rolls." It's a top choice for sushi lovers seeking "high-quality" and "refined" dining experiences.

1,796 Reviews
  1. Christina

    Richmond2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my friend for her birthday and the ambiance was amazing. Service was fair… nothing exceptional but the food was beautifully plated and tasted wonderful. Portion sizes were small so I left hungry even though I ordered 4 things…

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  2. Lindsey VIP

    Dallas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food and knowledgeable for my gluten allergy. They have a separate menu, and GF Soy Sauce. Great experience!

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  3. Arianne

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The traveling chef who was making all the sushi was so nice and the hostess/server was very hospitable (blonde girl)!

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  4. David

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always delicious here, service great. Seems to attract a younger hip crowd than we are but I love the ambience

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  5. Annmarie

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Basic sushi - nothing special - expected more based on TikTok and reviews

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  6. Judith VIP

    Dallas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food! Sticky ribs were fantastic. I also had salmon and a Mt Fuji roll. It was also a great option to sit at the sushi bar. The chefs were top notch. The proprietor Kimball was very accommodating. They even gave me a signed birthday card and a small lemon tart to celebrate with. The whole experience was wonderful.

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  7. Russell

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was extremely helpful guiding us through the menu and beverages including dessert 👍

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  8. Bianca VIP

    San Francisco57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great service, amazing manager. Place is really funky and music is not loud so it’s really easy to have a conversation and enjoy the company.

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  9. Ebony

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Zoe was great! Very kind, energetic and attentive. The 2 of us were there to celebrate one of our birthdays. She made it special.

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  10. Shalom

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary and the team went above and beyond to make us feel special - truly a VIP experience! Thank you so much

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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 1796 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 39 times today
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1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 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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