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O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

O-Ku - Raleigh

4.9
4.9
1496 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Warehouse District of downtown Raleigh, 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. The beverage program is built around quality ingredients that celebrate Japanese culture.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 57 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 792-3777
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We look forward to planning and customizing off-site events and catering for you.
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining is available. Please contact the restaurant for full details and availability.
  • Private party contact
    Cathleen Barrett: (919) 792-3777
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    West Hargett Street + South West Street
  • Parking details
    The best parking option would be the Dillion Parking Deck. The parking deck entrances are location either on West Street or Harrington. Also, there are public lots around the vicinity of Oku.
  • Public transit
    Train: Raleigh Union Station (500 Ft South of O-Ku)<br />Bus: West Street at Hargett Street - R13 (Located Immediately Adjacent to O-Ku)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Hot spot

  • Raleigh

    Best Food

  • Raleigh

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1,496 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing! Great food but over the top service

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the perfect date night to relax and enjoy delicious sushi!

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  3. LaurenM

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great girls dinner!! Delicious and fresh sushi and great cocktails.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing and we will return!!! Excellent service.

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  5. SamVC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always! This is our go to spot to take friends and family for all celebrations

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  6. Inee

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food. Best sushi and great price. Music was great but a little loud. A plus customer service. Highly recommended!!

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  7. NakkiR

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Beautiful dining room. Delicious food. Great cocktail choices. Very fresh fish. Our server, Cliff was wonderful, attentive, & not overbearing. One star deducted for noise level. If ur looking for cheap eats, this is not it. U get what u pay for. We shared shishito peppers, west st wings. Ordered miso soup, CAB hangar steak entree, hamachi & scallop sashimi, spicy tuna crunch roll. Both ordered the Shogun cocktail, a perfect compliment to our meal. All so delish, cant wait to return to try more menu items.

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  8. Bubba

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    KoKo was our server—she was amazing—spent time getting to know us, pleasant, attentive, and a delight to speak with.

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  9. KatyC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    I would recommend because food is good. However, it is somewhat understaffed and noise level prohibits having a conversation. Music waaaay too loud on top of background level of sound.

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  10. JoshuaH

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our anniversary on a Monday evening and it was our first visit. The decor is nice although it is a little loud if you expect to have any quiet conversation. Xinh was our server and she was wonderful - very friendly, informative about the menu and attentive. The food was delicious, notably the O-Ku Shrimp and the Mont Blanc Cake. I’m sure we will return!

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  11. SantinaT

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fresh! Staff was super friendly and well diversified when it came to the menu items. I love it

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  12. APG610

    Atlantic City

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal all around! We truly enjoyed the sushi

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  13. AliciaP

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and drinks were ah-mazing. The service was top notch and our server made great recommendations and was on top of everything.

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  14. JayS

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at O-Ku. Nicole made it an excellent evening for us by recommending excellent menu items and taking good care of our table. The rest room tidiness could be better though.

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 19, 2023

    Thank you Jay for the review, we are constantly trying to improve and your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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  15. GraceC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    Amazing food and atmosphere, but definitely a very loud environment making it hard to hear others at your table. Service was overall fairly good, but lacked attentiveness

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  16. Eric

    Charleston

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Second visit in a week. Great food and excellent service. Unfortunately we sat outside and had to listen to a protest group who were harassing diners.

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 19, 2023

    Thank you for the review and we apologize for the unwanted noise. Next time we will get you seated inside!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    Food is always well prepared and delicious, never had a bad food experience. The nigiri signature flight is always a must, they maintain their quality every single time. The dumplings as an appetizer hit the spot! Service was extremely slow, almost an hour to get our drinks and only when we asked about them. It was pretty busy so it’s understandable but our plates stacked very quickly, with having 5 guests, one side of the table was dedicated to piling our plates on. Staff was extremely friendly and great. Expect a high bill.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was fresh and delicious, our server was attentive and personable. Loved the decor, but the dining experience was ruined by the extremely LOUD music, which compared to a night club. It was difficult to have a conversation without yelling across the table. Unfortunately, I will not be back. I can find amazing food and service elsewhere without having to sacrifice my time and conversations with my friends and family. (I asked the server about the music and he said that he would talk to his manager and see what he could do…the volume never went down, so I guess that’s the vibe they want).

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  19. KellyP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance! Place was busy and fun atmosphere! Our waitress was great and very attentive! Would go back for sure! Our family enjoyed the food and we had a fantastic time!

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 19, 2023

    Hello Kelly, thank you so much for the positive review. We take great pride in taking care of our guests as best we can!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great small plates and shareables. Angry salmon roll and lobster hand rolls are yum

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  21. BrennaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The appetizers were so good they almost outshined the AMAZING sushi. Wonderful restaurant, wonderful service.

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 19, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a note. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to seeing you next time!

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  22. NYCvisitor

    Raleigh

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Took our friends who recently moved into town - big sushi lovers. They said it is the best sushi they have had in Raleigh! Server was lovely. Only complaint is that it was pretty noisy in the restaurant when we arrived - a few big tables - nothing that interfered with our enjoyment though.

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 19, 2023

    Thank you for taking time to leave us a review. We are happy your friends enjoyed their experience!

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  23. JD2015

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's a 90 minute drive for me from Fayetteville, but I would not hesitate to return. Excellent food and beverages.

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 19, 2023

    Wow! Very humbled to hear you drove up to dine with us. We are grateful for you and happy you enjoyed your visit!

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  24. Eric

    Charleston

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful appearance and design. Great menu, lots of options and superb delivery.

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 19, 2023

    Thank you very much for the public acknowledgement!

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  25. SaintCloud

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jinah was awesome attended to all my needs made my experience tons better!!

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 19, 2023

    We will pass this along to Jinah! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback.

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  26. Sean

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We reserved a table for our anniversary dinner, and had a perfect experience. Our waiter was quick, polite and informative. Out water glasses were never empty, and he made great recommendations. The atmosphere was a perfect match to the high quality food, and the best miso soup I have had in a long time. We will be back soon.

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 19, 2023

    Hello Sean, we are very honored you chose to spend such an important day with us! Happy Anniversary again and we are hopeful to see you again sometime soon!

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  27. SarahG

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went right at 5 so it was much quieter than when we left around 6:30. Everything we ordered was amazing. Not one thing that came to the table wasn’t delicious!! Favorite by far: the Akita roll closely followed by the salmon appetizer in ponzu. We got 5 rolls and an appetizer to split between the two of us and we both left full. Incredible experience!

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  28. cachto

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you need a special place that impresses even my NYC son, this is it! The atmosphere, especially outside, makes you feel like you're in Europe. Service is impeccable, with Eric as the best of the best. Every bite is memorable!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and very quick service! Went on a date and we absolutely loved sitting at the counter and watching the rolls being made.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, amazing service, excellent ambiance. Highly recommended!

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  31. CarterW

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Incredible food and staff. Went for a birthday and was treated amazing!

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  32. Audrey

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food. We ordered a bunch of apps at the happy hour prices so we could try a bunch of different dishes. The server was helpful in explaining the flavors and portions before I ordered. The place is well decorated. The only reasons I didn’t give them 5 stars for ambience is because it is a very open room and so it doesn’t feel intimate. We were celebrating a birthday so they gave us a free dessert and Prosecco. So delicious. So sweet. They even lit a candle and placed it on top of the dessert.

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  33. CarlosC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very fresh , very good , would definitely go back with my wife

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    This was my second time here within a short period of time. We went back with our kids to celebrate a birthday because the food and service were exceptional. This time the food was still terrific, but the service was not at the standard I expected. We had to consistently pile dishes on our table to have them taken away; we were never offered anything for our water (unlike last time where the server brought cucumber and lemons). The server was nice but wasn’t nearly at the level of the one last time.

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  35. dlattanzi

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant! Food and service was excellent

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  36. CrystalF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was so perfect. The food and service were excellent. We will be back for sure.

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 1, 2023

    We appreciate the postive feedback and truly are thankful for you!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and staff!!! Best sushi in Raleigh hands down!!!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter gave us the best experience I've ever had in a restaurant. He was attentive, fast, and friendly. Took his time to cater to the gluten free restrictions we had in our party. The food was out of this world good. If you're ever in the area, definitely check O-Ku out.

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on November 1, 2023

    Thank you very much, we truly are grateful you took the time to share your thoughts on your experience!

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  39. JenniferD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only issue was uncomfortable chairs Great meal, atmosphere & service!!!

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  40. VicH

    Orlando

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and ambiance were great, but it was very expensive for what we got. And I say this as someone who has been to very high end sushi restaurants.

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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
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

O-Ku - Raleigh does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. O-Ku - Raleigh also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 792-3777.

O-Ku - Raleigh is rated 4.9 stars by 1496 OpenTable diners.

O-Ku - Raleigh 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 57 times today

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Google Map for O-Ku - Raleigh

411 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West Hargett Street + South West Street
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The best parking option would be the Dillion Parking Deck. The parking deck entrances are location either on West Street or Harrington. Also, there are public lots around the vicinity of Oku.
  • Public transit
    Train: Raleigh Union Station (500 Ft South of O-Ku)Bus: West Street at Hargett Street - R13 (Located Immediately Adjacent to O-Ku)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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