O-Ku - Nashville

Name: O-Ku - Nashville
Address: 81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN, United States, 37208
Telephone: (629) 900-0021
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1670 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 84 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(629) 900-0021
Website
https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-nashville/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwODQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef John Miller

Location
81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208
Neighborhood
Germantown
Parking details
Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
Additional
Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar

Popular dishes

Kung Pao Cauliflower$13.00
tempura cauliflower tossed in firecracker sauce, crispy onion, scallion, peanuts
Lobster Temaki$19.00
poached lobster, avocado, cucumber, herb aioli
Tuna Tataki$20.00
bourbon togarashi crusted tuna, sesame vinaigrette, black soy molasses, chive
Toro Toast$25.00
toasted brioche, shallot, chive, quail egg, caviar, twice-fermented soy, 24k gold
Hamachi Carpaccio$17.00
yuzu miso, jalapeño, togarashi salt, chive
Hawaiian Tuna Poke$22.00
sesame marinated tuna, chive, black lava salt, shallot, candied walnut, avocado, mango coulis, yuzu ponzu
Wagyu Tartare$21.00
pickled root vegetables, herb aioli, chive, ponzu mustard, caper, truffle, confit egg yolk
Tebasaki$15.00
Joyce Farms chicken wings, choice of gochujang bbq or glazed honey garlic, topped with chive and sesame seed
Miso Hamachi Tacos$19.00
asian pear, avocado, yuzu miso, cucumber, fresno chili, fried wonton, wasabi aioli, cilantro, togarashi
Oku Rock Shrimp$14.00
spicy aioli, chive, mixed greens Nashville hot style available
Usuzukuri$16.00
thinly sliced salmon, black lava salt, wasabi stem, truffle ponzu
Black Magic$23.00
squid ink rice, fried lobster, crispy shallot, spicy aioli, chive

O-Ku Donburi Bowls

Served w/ house made kimchi, pickled cabbage, avocado, & white rice except for the risotto bowl

Crispy Pork Belly$20.00
hoison bbq sauce, onions, peppers, seasonal vegetables
Tempura Cauliflower$17.00
firecracker sauce, seasonal vegetables
Japanese Mushroom Farro Risotto$20.00
wild mushroom medley, truffle, parmigiano, arugula
Tokyo Chicken$18.00
house-made teriyaki, seasonal vegetables, chive, sesame seed
Braised Short Rib$28.00
garlic mint demi glace, onions, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, chrispy shallot, chive

Robata - Yaki

Tomorokoshi$8.00
sweet corn, japanese aioli, togarashi, citrus butter, parmesan
Yakitori$9.00
chicken, scallion, togarashi salt, teriyaki
Kamo-Negi$12.00
cured duck breast, scallion, plum bbq
Wagyu Beef$16.00
wagyu flank, enoki mushroom, shiso chimichurri
Hotate$15.00
scallop, prosciutto, sage, miso butter, chive
Lemongrass Sausage$12.00
house-made spice vinegar, ponzu mustard

Signature Makimono

Playboy$19.00
crab, wagyu beef, herb aioli, avocado, chive, goat cheese mousse, truffle soy glaze
Nashvegas$15.00
crab, goat cheese mousse, avocado, tempura, spicy salmon, sweet soy glaze, spicy aioli
Shogun$17.00
hamachi, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño, spicy tuna, yuzu miso
Buckle Up Buckaroo$16.00
soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna, crispy shallot, sweet soy, chive, Habanero hot Sauce
Predator$18.00
shrimp tempura, unagi, avocado, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze, candied walnuts
Yama$16.00
spicy tuna, suzuki, cucumber, yuzu kosho, shiso, lime, ginger, citrus soy
Green Goddess$15.00
crispy mushroom, cucumber, roasted red peppers, avocado, sweet miso
Tennessee Two Step$18.00
shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy tuna, salmon, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze, chive

Classic Makimono

California$12.00
crab, avocado, cucumber
Spider$13.00
soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze
Spicy Tuna$11.00
spicy tuna, cucumber
Shrimp Tempura$11.00
tempura shrimp, avocado, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze

Tobanyaki

cook w/ your guests on a hot Japanese stone grill

A-5 Wagyu Beef
togarashi salt, garlic soy butter, shallots, mushrooms, kimchi, wasabi
- 2oz$50.00
- 4oz$100.00

O-Ku Nigiri

Tuna
sauce tonnato, green onion, ginger
- 1 Piece$9.00
Hamachi
yuzu miso, jalapeño, cilantro, chive
- 1 Piece$8.00
Salmon
aburi-style, lemon zest, ikura, citrus aioli
- 1 Piece$6.00
Unagi
candy walnut crunch, spicy aioli, truffle-soy glaze
- 1 Piece$7.00
O-Toro
uni, caviar, black garlic molasses, chive
- 1 Piece$18.00
Wagyu
seared foie gras, onion jam, chive, rosemary salt
- 1 Piece$16.00
Suzuki
shiso, aka yuzu kosho, ponzu, chive
- 1 Piece$9.00

Nigiri / Sashimi

Maguro
red tuna
- 2 Pieces$8.00
O-Toro
fatty blue fin
- 2 Pieces$20.00
Sake
scottish king salmon
- 2 Pieces$7.00
Sake Harami
salmon belly
- 2 Pieces$7.50
Suzuki
sea bass
- 2 Pieces$7.00
Hamachi
yellowtail
- 2 Pieces$7.00
Hamachi Harami
yellowtail belly
- 2 Pieces$7.50
Ikura
salmon roe
- 2 Pieces$9.00
Uni
sea urchin
- 2 Pieces$20.00
Hotate
scallop
- 2 Pieces$10.00
Walu
escolar
- 2 Pieces$8.00
Unagi
broiled eel
- 2 Pieces$9.00
Tako
octopus
- 2 Pieces$8.50
Wagyu Beef
A-5
- 2 Pieces$18.00
Specialty Fish
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What 1,670 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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1,670 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary this past evening. It was a wonderful experience! We had an amazing server. Welcoming staff. Delicious food. The spicy edamame and OKu rock shrimp were perfect! The NashVegas roll, Tokyo chicken and marinated steak were amazing as well! Will continue coming back here!
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NatalieD
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly and helpful service with a smile. Just adds another great experience on top of the great food. Will always return to O-Ku for the best sushi and craft cocktails in Nashville!
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Gina
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great food, ambience and the server was great! I recommend the sushi here, on par to quality and taste. The other dishes are great too! Love nigiris, the playboy roll and the starters are tasty
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KenC
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely delicious. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful. It was a little loud because it was packed with happy diners.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best sushi I have had! Service was great and the cocktails were on point. 10/10 recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic date night spot. It has a beautiful ambiance and very high quality fish.
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FoodieNYC
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience4
Unhelpful host and over-seasoned, tiny portion sushi.
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KristenV
Nashville
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
O-ku Nashville is one of my favorites when I come back home to visit! The service is always amazing and so is the food! It’s sexy, great price points, and provides a great sushi experiences without the dramatics. Just great food for a great time! And get the Jell-O shot it will be one to remember
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EJnash
Nashville
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding! May be the best Sushi in Nashville. The service was exceptional as was the venue!
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Jianna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant. It's a bit on the pricier side but I did not leave hungry! The Tuna Tacos and Tennessee Two Step were delicious. I'm a fan.
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RyanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great anniversary experience. Sampled a new surprise desert and will be hard to replicate.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite restaurant in Nashville by far and away. Food and serves is always top notch.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing and absolutely will be back. The sushi was unmatched and the rock shrimp was a spicy sauce lovers dream. We did however have quite a long wait for our food, but once it arrived it was worth it. Service and ambiance was elevated; we can’t wait to come back!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best sushi in Tennessee hands-down. Even if you don’t like fish, you would love this.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 21, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! We are honored to be your favorite sushi spot in Nashville. We appreciate you and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Food and drinks were amazing and we had such a good time!! The restaurant itself is very cool and a great spot for dinner with friends, date night, etc
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 21, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! So glad you had a great experience with us. We appreciate you and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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Mikasa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice ambiance, great service, food was amazing and presented nicely
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 21, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! We appreciate you and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Service and ambiance was excellent. We did the omakase and found the tasting offerings to be a bit disappointing.
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BernardC1981
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had been to O-Ku Nashville on a few occasions. Satisfied every time. Love the Kung Pao cauliflower and FINALLY have a favorite sushi roll in the Playboy! The flank melts in your mouth and adding the crab meat and goat cheese mousse??? It tastes like I spent $500 on it (thankfully it’s less expensive than that! Hahaha)! 10/10 would (and have) come back again!
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 21, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! So glad you love the Playboy roll. We appreciate your continued support and can't wait to have you back in soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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NinaB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was super helpful and explained a lot It was a little pricy but worth it We all enjoyed our meal and visit will be back
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 21, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! Glad your server helped make your experience memorable. We appreciate you and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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David
Nashville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and the best service this time. Thank you fora wonderful evening.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 21, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! So happy to hear your service with us was memorable. We appreciate you and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing time celebrating a birthday! Ingrid was our server and she was awesome. So sweet and helpful with menu recommendations. We will be back :)
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 16, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! Ingrid truly is amazing and we feel so grateful to have her on our team. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again soon! -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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JodiH
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I wrote a review a few months ago about how (understandably) O-ku was understaffed the night we went but our party was pleased with all other aspects of our dinner. I am so glad we decided to go back! Our meal last night was excellent! Seth, our server was amazing and made sure that I was safe and able to adhere to my unfortunate but necessary gluten free diet. The speed of service was vastly better and I think we will dine here again next week for a birthday celebration — Highly recommend!
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 14, 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review, Jodi! I'm so glad you had a memorable experience with us and that Seth took great care of you. We can't wait to have you back in! -Ashley, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I don’t like seafood but my wife does. Fantastic food!! Even for us lesser beings.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 14, 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review! We hope to have you back in soon. -Ashley, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall1food3service3ambience4
So overpriced. Ridiculous. Not even top 10 sushi in Nashville and easily the most expensive. Smallest portions in town. Awful.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 12, 2023
Hello, thank you for choosing to dine with us! I am so sorry to hear that we let you down, and we will use this feedback to help improve the value of our experience in the future. I hope we see you again and can leave a better impression. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help you make a reservation! -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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ericak
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food was delicious. The 6 course Omakase was more than enough to satisfy (we worried it would not be filling enough). We also did end up ordering some additional sushi rolls just to get a taste of the rest of the menu. Our waiter was lovely and very knowledgeable with each dish. Will be dinning her again
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 12, 2023
Erica, thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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TuckerW
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Service was excellent. The sushi rolls were tasty, but the thickness of the fish was too thin...you get more from a grocery store roll. Similarly, the sashimi was lacking. If you like a texture of tooth enamel on tooth enamel, then this is the sashimi for you....it's almost non-existent...so thin it would probably blow it off the plate with a slight breeze.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 7, 2023
Tucker, thank you so much for dining with us and for taking the time to leave this feedback. I'm so happy to hear you received great service, but am sorry to hear the food was lacking. We are grateful for any opportunity to improve the quality of our offerings, so I will be sure to pass this feedback along. We hope to see you again sometime so we can show you a better experience. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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JillA
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
Food is fantastic and the ambiance is terrific. Service was uneven.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 12, 2023
Jill, thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us a 4 star review! I hate to hear your service did not live up to the quality of the food you received, and we will absolutely use this feedback to help provide coaching opportunities with our team. I truly hope we see you again so we can give you the service you deserve! Please don't hesitate to reach out if I can help make you a reservation for the future. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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Jonna
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the environment, and the sushi and appetizers are unreal!
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 7, 2023
Jonna, thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave 5 stars! We appreciate the kind words and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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MiaHigginsTN
Western NC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love Oku food, but this visit was extra special because of such great service from Raven!
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 7, 2023
Mia, thank you so much for the 5 stars and kind words! I'm so grateful you chose to dine with us and that you had a wonderful time with Raven. We are so lucky to have her on our team!! Hope to see you back soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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cathdav
Milwaukee
153 reviews
vip
5.0
153 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very enjoyable dinner with great cauliflower to start. We also had the tuna Tatiki which was very flavorful but hard to eat as a salad with chopsticks. We had three kinds of sushi and they all were extremely tasty and unique.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 7, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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zevg
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Braithwood was Saturday night, so the weight for the food was pretty long. But besides that, everything was phenomenal.
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SydneyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server Emily was very nice and attentive! She was one of the highlights of our dining experience.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 7, 2023
Sydney, thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us 5 stars! We are so grateful for your kind words -- Emily is truly wonderful and we are lucky to have her on our time. Hope to see you back soon! -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best time! The rockin shrimp is out of this world. Our service even gave us a free dessert because we were celebrating date night 🥰
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 12, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience, service, cuisine and atmosphere was 5 star!
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 7, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! We appreciate the kind words and hope to see you back sometime soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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Paul
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Raven was awesome. We always have such a great time here!
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 13, 2023
Paul, thank you so much for choosing to dine with us and taking the time to leave us this 5 star review! I'm so glad you always enjoy your experiences with us. Raven truly is awesome and we feel lucky to have her on our team! We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you again soon. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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JohnS
Charlotte
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
As always the food was fantastic but there were 3 of us there and we were served individually over 20 minutes. Need to try a bit harder to serve everyone around same time. The server wasn’t really interested or paying attention which irritated me even more.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 13, 2023
John, thank you so much for choosing to dine with us and for taking the time to leave us 4 stars! I'm so sorry to hear the pacing of your dining was not how you would have liked. Your server should have been much more attentive, and they should have explained that everything comes out as it is ready. On your next visit, if you request your food to be delivered at the same time we will make sure to accommodate! I truly hope you return so we can give you a 5 star experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out so I can help make a reservation for you! -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my best friend & her husband & you guys knocked it out of the park! I’m never disappointed w/ this place, the food, the service & the environment is always so amazing! It’s always nerve racking to take your closest people to new places bc they may not feel the same way you do but my two best friends absolutely loved it! Thank you for being awesome!
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Kelly
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience5
Still the best sushi in Nashville! Bummed that they doubled their price on nigiri. Originally $18 for two pieces of blue fin and now it’s $17 for one. Expensive but good.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 13, 2023
Kelly, thank you so much for choosing to dine with us and for considering us the best sushi in Nashville! We did have to make some overdue pricing adjustments, and I am so sorry to hear that this diminished the value of your experience. I do appreciate your feedback, as the guest experience is paramount, and we will take these comments seriously. I truly hope you return so we can win you back! Please don't hesitate to reach out so I can assist in making your next reservation. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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Ecleve45667
Atlanta Metro
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great and they went out of their way to make my daughters birthday special. The sushi was fresh, pretty and delicious.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 13, 2023
Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us for this special occasion! I'm so happy to hear we could make your daughter's birthday special. We really appreciate the kind words and 5 star review. We look forward to seeing you back sometime soon! -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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SDFoodie
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Excellent service and ambiance every visit. It's hard to find good Sushi in Nashville; perhaps I should give up. Initially, the Sushi was good; We went for the Nigiri. However, each time we go, the quality of the fish gets worse. On this last visit, the Nigiri was very disappointing, lacked flavor, and was fishy. I hope my next visit isn't my last.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded on September 7, 2023
Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave a review! I'm very sorry to hear that the food quality has not been meeting your expectations. We will take this feedback seriously so we can improve our experience going forward. I truly hope we see you again so we can win you back! Please don't hesitate to reach out if I can help make a reservation. -Ashley Johnson, General Manager
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required

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O-Ku - Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

O-Ku - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 1670 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 84 times today

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81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Additional information

Neighborhood
Germantown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef John Miller
Additional
Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar

Website
https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-nashville/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwODQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(629) 900-0021

O-Ku - Nashville

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tuna

Kung Pao Cauliflower

Tempura Cauliflower

Starters

Edamame$5.00

Miso Soup$5.00

Asian Mixed Greens$11.00

Seaweed Salad$6.00

House-Made Sunomono$5.00

Chef Specialties

Kung Pao Cauliflower$13.00

Lobster Temaki$19.00

Tuna Tataki$20.00

Toro Toast$25.00

Hamachi Carpaccio$17.00

Hawaiian Tuna Poke$22.00

Wagyu Tartare$21.00

Tebasaki$15.00

Miso Hamachi Tacos$19.00

Oku Rock Shrimp$14.00

Usuzukuri$16.00

Black Magic$23.00

O-Ku Donburi Bowls

Crispy Pork Belly$20.00

Tempura Cauliflower$17.00

Japanese Mushroom Farro Risotto$20.00

Tokyo Chicken$18.00

Braised Short Rib$28.00

Robata - Yaki

Tomorokoshi$8.00

Yakitori$9.00

Kamo-Negi$12.00

Wagyu Beef$16.00

Hotate$15.00

Lemongrass Sausage$12.00

Signature Makimono

Playboy$19.00

Nashvegas$15.00

Shogun$17.00

Buckle Up Buckaroo$16.00

Predator$18.00

Yama$16.00

Green Goddess$15.00

Tennessee Two Step$18.00

Classic Makimono

California$12.00

Spider$13.00

Spicy Tuna$11.00

Shrimp Tempura$11.00

Tobanyaki

A-5 Wagyu Beef

O-Ku Nigiri

Tuna

Hamachi

Salmon

Unagi

O-Toro

Wagyu

Suzuki

Nigiri / Sashimi

Maguro

O-Toro

Sake

Sake Harami

Suzuki

Hamachi

Hamachi Harami

Ikura

Uni

Hotate

Walu

Unagi

Tako

Wagyu Beef

Specialty Fish

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