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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

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4.7 (1814)
$30 and under
Japanese
1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
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 1,814 people are saying

O-Ku - DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku DC offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and a "spectacular" atmosphere. Sushi lovers rave about the "fresh, high-quality sushi" and creative rolls. Special occasions are made memorable by attentive staff who "go above and beyond." The stylish ambiance perfectly complements the exquisite menu, making it a must-visit in DC.
1,814 Reviews
  1. Liz

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, O-Ku did not disappoint!! Always amazing!

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  2. Rakeb

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much to all the staff that took a great care of us from the employee at the front desk to our server. It was a birthday dinner and the table was set up with a birthday framed poster and a bouquet of flower. We definitely had a great time and great food. 10/10 I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to have a great dinner with great atmosphere.

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  3. Elise

    Oklahoma City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were super helpful when I was late due to traffic. They also had beautiful flowers for the birthday girl!

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  4. Alex

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service every time I come here. Quinton is the best!

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  5. JEFF

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great selection of sushi.

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  6. Carla

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING! They went above and beyond for our anniversary. This is the kindest gesture any restaurant has ever done to us. Thank you so much for making our night so special. Truly, we will never forget this!

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  7. Alberto

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Loved it! We had a great expirience for our anniversary.

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  8. Parris

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10 experience from the FOOD to the ambience to the team service everything and everyone made our experience over the top. Our server and training was fabulous. I believe her name was Colette and the general manager made our experience that much more special. Coincidentally it was Oku‘s anniversary and the personalized dessert for all the guest was a nice touch way to go OKu!

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  9. Daniel

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 all around. Honestly Oku is one of my favorite places to eat in DC

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  10. Connor

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love O-Ku! Baller status, sticky ribs, and every roll is fantastic. Can’t wait to come back

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FAQs

O-Ku - DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 888-8790.

O-Ku - DC is rated 4.7 stars by 1814 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
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1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 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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