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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

4.8
4.8
1419 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 59 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 1,419 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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1,419 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easily the best Sushi I’ve ever had!!! The jasmine tea was fantastic and my waitress as well as paul was delightful and welcoming. 15/10 food

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  2. AihamM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really doesn’t get better then this, hands down best restaurant in Raleigh.

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  3. DanielK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for a date night. It was great. Servers, hostess, and kitchen staff were all very polite and attentive. The food was great as well! I would highly recommend.

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  4. RayW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From start to finish our experience was beyond satisfactory ! The service was extraordinary and we were treated with much care. Not to mention the food is amazing! This place surely becomes a frequent favorite and I highly recommend this restaurant for any sushi lovers

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Soooo delicious! A wonderful date night place as well as a fav when going out with the family! From the drinks and scrumptious food to the surprise dessert on the house! Definitely returning!

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  6. ChristianBailed

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant to enjoy any special occasion.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went above and beyond on our anniversary! Fantastic!

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  8. Sharon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best dinner experience I have had in a while. Will definitely be returning

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  9. PhilL

    Raleigh

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The visit was fantastic. The food, especially the rock shrimp, was excellent. The server did a great job, and the manager, Paul, stopped to ask about our meal. He was very personable and sincere. We will come back!

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  10. RicardoB

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We came in without expectations for our wedding anniversary. We had a great service with amazing recommendations and when we mentioned we were commemorating a special occasion they surprised us with an amazing dessert. It became our favorite sushi place!

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  11. RajD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service but a tad expensive. Sushi and rolls were exceptional

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my son and his friends for his 21st birthday. We were all impressed with the service and food. The sushi was delicious. We will definitely return!

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  13. ToniaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have never had a bad experience at O-Ku. Servers are always pleasant, professional and nice. The food never disappoints!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best sushi in Raleigh. Everything is so fresh and delicious. The service was superb as well.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great place! Loved the appetizers(seaweed salad & chirasi bowl). Rolls were nice, sushi was great(Toro..a little expensive). Overall a nice option if you like Japanese food

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  16. GaryC

    DO NOT USE

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always a top notch experience. Great sushi and great service. Completely worth the money!!!

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  17. JacobW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had to wait a few minutes beyond our reservation time as they cleaned up a table, which wasn’t a big deal at all, but the hostess had champagne sent to our table as an apology/thanks for waiting. Little things like that, something they definitely didn’t have to do but chose to do, make such the difference in service. Couple that with EXCELLENT cocktails, food, and wait service, and I will be telling everyone I know to go to O-Ku!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time going. Sake and drinks were great. The Hanger was by far very tasty and cooked to perfection. The emperor sushi roll was my favorite. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious drinks and food! Everything was wonderful

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    It’s a great place. But the service always takes forever. At least an hour before any food comes out. That’s the only downside

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  21. Sharon

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service, excellent food. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing evening out.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love that we can consistently get great food and service!

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  23. MikeW

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Always a great meal, especially early evening. We go often.

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  24. KPacoNC

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The hostess was attentive and lovely. We got seated right by the kitchen, I know its about server rotation but if the restaurant is empty probably don't want to sit at the poor table first, just something training could fix. Our waiter was very nice and came right over. The drinks were well made. The food is where it just is not great. I had the salmon, which was overcooked and some rice mixture, that was sticky and tasteless. I asked for some soy sauce because it was so dry I had to do something. The ladies I was with had bowls and the portion was large and it was "fine". It was not bad or delicious, it was fine. We had a nice time. The dessert was yummy. The waiter let us chat and hang out, the price was high and that is why I probably wont go again. It wasnt bad, but it was not good enough to spend money on that meal. I hope they raise up the level of the food.

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  25. TiaW

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My girlfriend and I came here for the first time on our first date and returned for the second time to celebrate our anniversary. It was just as good as I remembered. We tried a few menu items that we hadn’t gotten before and it was all phenomenal! Service was excellent! Ambiance was intimate! Such a lovely restaurant!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the veggie Haru roll my first time trying it!

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  27. JeffD

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eileen was awesome. One of the best experiences I have had in Raleigh. Great food and great service. Thank you

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite go to spots every time we visit Raleigh 

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff always go above and beyond to be welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. Everyone seems to really enjoy working there and that isn’t even mentioning how great the food is. The rock shrimp and the emperor roll are the best!

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  30. MelissaD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful dinner experience in Raleigh! The servers (Emily and Sarah) were both incredibly knowledgable and gave good advice regarding both sake choices and menu options. The degree to which they understood the differentiation among wasabi sources was incredible. We were happily upsold to the $10 original wasabi root shavings and were NOT disappointed! The sushi was also amazing. And as diners coming form NYC, we have a somewhat discerning palate. Given that, we would still place this sushi dining experience amongst our favorites: for the quality of the sushi, the inventiveness of the offerings, and the quality and knowledgeable service - this place is a gem in Raleigh! Heck, this place is a gem, PERIODl! Ask for Emily or Sarah and you'll get the BEST service this side of the Mason-Dixon line!

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  31. GoudaNotGreat

    Raleigh

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was incredible as well as the food. I appreciate the Sake selection and inventive cocktails. Always a quality meal when you dine here!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The host was very welcoming and our waiter was attentive. The music was great and the food tasted amazing.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was fabulous! She was attentive, kind and helped to make a birthday very special. Thank you!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eileen was a great waitress. Her recommendations were terrific. She was very attentive to our table. She made my mothers first time trying sushi great. Very welcoming to Raleigh.

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  35. BrianD

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Recommend for dinner. Had Nigiri - Chef special, dumplings, French Press coffee and donut holes for dessert!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints, O-Ku is always a stop while I’m in Raleigh.

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  37. BandanaP

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    They aren't very friendly. The appetizer was very delayed but once the food arrived it was tasty.

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  38. AlexG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Meh…for the money there are better places. The food choices aren’t that great too. It’s not bad by any means but it’s just…meh

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  39. GordonS

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    Excellent food and service. Very crowded tables and incredibly loud.

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  40. JoshL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good atmosphere and food. Service has always been great.

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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 4.8 stars by 1419 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 59 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
  • 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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