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O-Ku - Nashville, Nashville, TN

O-Ku - Nashville

4.8 (2239)
$30 and under
Japanese
81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 69 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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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Additional information

  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

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What 2,239 people are saying

O-Ku - Nashville 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
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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O-Ku in Nashville is a sushi lover's paradise, offering "the best sushi in Nashville" with a "wonderful atmosphere" and "exceptional service." Celebrations are made special with personalized touches, and the "staff is super friendly." It's perfect for special occasions or a night out, boasting "fresh, flavorful" dishes and creative cocktails.
2,239 Reviews
  1. Gage

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing! Isaac was our server and he was so helpful and attentive to all our needs. Highly recommend the Shogun & Tennessee Two Step rolls! My wife and I will be coming back frequently!

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  2. Kyle

    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply outstanding! O-Ku went above and beyond to make the experience the best we could have hoped for. We left some notes in the reservation and the staff made use of all of it to personalize our experience and make us feel important and special. The food and service were second to none all in a romantic and not too loud atmosphere. Loved it!

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  3. Amanda VIP

    Nashville23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love Oku, but I was so sad they removed the chocolate cake from the menu! I would have given it 5 stars but I was so disappointed to not be able to get my favorite dessert! Other than that, everything was delicious and the service was amazing. We will be back, of course!

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  4. Trisha VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    After 90 min of waking just for sushimi we canceled our order and left. Also service was very slow to even order a drink. I don’t think we will be back

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  5. James

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! I will be back! The entire experience was amazing

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  6. Cordarius

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience each visit. Nicholas was great, food with delicious, and overall superb service.1

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  7. Adam

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Sam, was amazing and took care of us for our anniversary dinner. I would go back every day if I could!

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  8. Miguel

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s was pretty decent the food and drinks are A1 for me so good

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  9. Kayla

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an incredible evening at O-Ku to celebrate my birthday. The staff went above and beyond to add personal touches to make the evening special. The food was fantastic (per usual), and the entire party raved about what a lovely dining experience was. Thank you O-Ku!

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  10. Mandy

    Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Very fresh and beautifully executed. But the highlight was dessert! Truly spectacular!

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O-Ku - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 2239 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 69 times today
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81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 Kevin Kobayashi
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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