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O-Ku - Nashville, Nashville, TN

O-Ku - Nashville

4.8
4.8
2089 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
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O-Ku - Nashville

4.8
$30 and under
Japanese
Germantown

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Lively
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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  • 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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

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Menu

For The Table

  • Kung Pao Cauliflower$18.00

    tempura cauliflower tossed in firecracker sauce, crispy onion, scallion, peanuts

    • Tuna Tataki Crudo$28.00

      togarashi crusted tuna, mixed greens, pickled red onion, sesame vinaigrette, micro greens

      • Shishito Peppers $12.00

        furikake aioli, radish

        • Hamachi Carpaccio$22.00

          yuzu miso, serrano, togarashi salt, chive

          • A-5 Wagyu Poke$32.00

            shallot, chive, salt & vinegar lotus chips

            • Tebasaki$20.00

              Joyce Farms chicken wings, choice of: char siu BBQ, yuzu salt & vinegar

              • Poke Tuna Tacos$24.00

                avocado, crispy shallot, sweet soy

                • O-Ku Rock Shrimp$19.00

                  spicy aioli, chive, mixed greens Nashville hot style available

                  • Usuzukuri$24.00

                    thinly sliced Scottish salmon, black lava salt, wasabi stem, truffle ponzu

                    • Black Magic **limited availability

                      squid ink rice, tempura lobster tail, spicy aioli, chive, pickled red onion

                      Hot Dish

                      • Yakiniku Short Rib$32.00

                        slow braised short rib, cauliflower puree, charred broccolini, chili butter

                        • Tokyo Chicken$20.00

                          house-made teriyaki, chili butter, swiss chard

                          • Lobster Spaghetti$30.00

                            lobster, gouhujang cream sauce, pecorino, chive

                            • Hamachi Kama$26.00

                              kimchi sweet soy, pickled red onion, lemon

                              Robata - Yaki

                              • Tomorokoshi$9.00

                                sweet corn, kewpie, togarashi, parmesan

                                • Kamo-Negi$14.00

                                  cured duck breast, citron glaze, sesame

                                  • Candied Sticky Ribs$15.00

                                    char siu glaze, sunomono

                                    • Surf and Turf$40.00

                                      1oz A5 wagyu, lobster tail, chile butter

                                      Signature Makimono

                                      • Playboy$20.00

                                        crab, CAB flank, asparagus, avocado, goat cheese mousse, herb aioli, truffle soy

                                        • Add Wagyu Beef $15.00

                                      • Nashvegas$19.00

                                        crab, goat cheese mousse, avocado, tempura, spicy tuna, sweet soy glaze, spicy aioli, chive

                                        • Shogun$20.00

                                          spicy tuna, yellowtail, cucumber, avocado, yuzu miso, serrano pepper

                                          • Titan Up$20.00

                                            lump crab, cucumber, tuna, avocado, yuzu kosho miso

                                            • Eel of Fortune$20.00

                                              eel, cucumber, salmon poke, sweet soy, house rayu

                                              • Green Goddess$18.00

                                                crispy sweet potato, cucumber, roasted red pepper, avocado, yuzu miso

                                                • Tennessee Two Step$20.00

                                                  shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy tuna, salmon, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze, chive

                                                  Classic Makimono

                                                  • California$12.00

                                                    crab, avocado, cucumber

                                                    • O-Ku Rainbow$18.00

                                                      carb mix, avocado, cucumber, salmon, maguro tuna, hamachi

                                                      • Spicy Tuna$12.00

                                                        tuna, sriracha, togarashi, chive, cucumber

                                                        • Shrimp Tempura$12.00

                                                          avocado, sweet soy, spicy aioli

                                                          • O-Ku Philly $16.00

                                                            salmon, cucumber, goat cheese mousse

                                                            Tobanyaki

                                                            cook w/ your guests on a hot Japanese stone grill

                                                            • A-5 Wagyu Beef

                                                              pickled wasabi, confit miso onion, sencha salt

                                                              • 2oz$50.00
                                                              • 4oz$100.00

                                                            • Lobster Kinoko

                                                              lobster tail, fried oyster mushrooms, yuzu miso butter

                                                              O-Ku Nigiri

                                                              • Maguro$10.00

                                                                aka yuzu kosho, truffle ponzu

                                                                • 1 Piece$9.00

                                                              • Hamachi$9.00

                                                                lime zest, black lava salt

                                                                • 1 Piece$8.00

                                                              • Salmon$9.00

                                                                oburi-style, charred lemon, ikura, citrus aioli

                                                                • 1 Piece$6.00

                                                              • Unagi$9.00

                                                                soy glaze, shallot, chive

                                                                • 1 Piece$7.00

                                                              • O-Toro$21.00

                                                                caviar, chive

                                                                • 1 Piece$18.00

                                                              • Wagyu$19.00

                                                                pickled wasabi, maldon salt, chive

                                                                • 1 Piece$16.00

                                                              • Hotate $11.00

                                                                charred lemon aioli, togarashi

                                                                Nigiri / Sashimi

                                                                • Maguro

                                                                  yellowfin 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

                                                                • 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

                                                                • Unagi

                                                                  broiled eel

                                                                  • 2 Pieces$9.00

                                                                • Tako

                                                                  octopus

                                                                  • 2 Pieces$8.50

                                                                • Wagyu Beef

                                                                  A-5

                                                                  • 2 Pieces$18.00

                                                                • Specialty Fish

                                                                  • MP

                                                                Featured Items

                                                                • Omakase$140.00

                                                                  chef's multi-course tasting menu

                                                                  Last updated: October 31, 2024

                                                                  What 2,089 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
                                                                  • 4.8Ambience
                                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                  Review summary

                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                  O-Ku Nashville offers an exceptional sushi experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The contemporary venue is perfect for special occasions, consistently impressing with fresh, innovative dishes and a delightful atmosphere. Despite occasional noise and service delays, many patrons rave about the personalized celebrations, making it a top dining choice in Nashville.

                                                                  2,089 Reviews

                                                                  1. Tyler

                                                                    E. Tennessee

                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    O-Ku is one of our favorite restaurants in Nashville. The food is excellent and the service is always top-notch. Highly recommend!

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                                                                  2. Haley

                                                                    Nashville

                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                    vip
                                                                    5.0

                                                                    12 reviews

                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    It was our 3rd wedding anniversary and we had the best experience. They decorated our table and had champagne when we arrived . Our meal was amazing as usual . And then they gave us dessert on the house . 10/10 highly recommend. Get the wings ! And the sushi is wow .

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                                                                  3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                    Nashville

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    4.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    The restaurant was a total vibe! Our waitress was super knowledgeable and sweet. Im not a sushi person but my girlfriend loved the NashVegas. She said the quality was the best she’s ever had. Noise from people’s conversations was a bit much, but not much you can do about that. I only wish the music was a tad bit louder to enjoy. Overall we’ll definitely be back!

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                                                                  4. Rebecca

                                                                    Nashville

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Excellent service. Excellent food! We were so impressed by the appetizers we had (shishito peppers and tebasaki)… as well as the way our anniversary was noted by staff and on our menus! We love Ok-u and will be back!

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                                                                  5. Ryan

                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great 1st visit! Great food, service and Ambiance. Will absolutely be coming back often
                                                                    O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
                                                                    Hi Ryan! Thank you so much for dining with us last night! We're so happy you had a great time. Cheers to many more awesome dinners together! Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager

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                                                                  6. sam

                                                                    Orlando

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Always the best place to bring anyone for any occasion
                                                                    O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
                                                                    Hi Sam! Yay, we love celebrating special occasions with you. Thanks for the kind words and we can't wait to see you soon! Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager

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                                                                  7. Teresa

                                                                    Nashville

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great food and service! Met an old friend there and we were able to catch up with no noise issues. One of my favorite places and the parking is easy

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                                                                  8. tammy

                                                                    Nashville

                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    11 reviews

                                                                    Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    Great service, fun menu. Must go. One our best meals in Nashville in awhile.
                                                                    O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
                                                                    Tammy! I absolutely loved meeting you the other night. So happy we were able to make your birthday special. You deserve it! We can't wait to see you the next celebration (and hopefully before that). Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager

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                                                                  9. Rachel

                                                                    Atlanta Metro

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                    We had the best time at O-Ku!!!! They customized a birthday menu for us and provided a complimentary cocktail for the birthday girl and appetizer for the table. Service was fantastic and every dish and drink we ordered was delicious. HIGHLY recommend!!
                                                                    O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
                                                                    Hi Rachel! We loved celebrating with you all the other night. Thank you so much for your sweet words! We can't wait to see you soon whether it's for another special occasion or just a dinner out. You're awesome! Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager

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                                                                  10. Craig

                                                                    Nashville

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    vip
                                                                    5.0

                                                                    1 review

                                                                    Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                    Everything was great except it was freezing cold in the restaurant. We’ll certainly be back, but not on nights when it’s cold outside.
                                                                    O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
                                                                    Hi Craig! So happy you had an awesome time with us the other night. I'm sorry to hear that it was so cold in the restaurant. We will make sure it's extra cozy for you the next time you're in. Thanks so much for your feedback! Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager

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                                                                  FAQs

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

                                                                  O-Ku - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 2089 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                  O-Ku - Nashville

                                                                  4.8
                                                                  $30 and under
                                                                  Japanese
                                                                  Germantown

                                                                  Make a reservation

                                                                  2 people
                                                                  7:00 PM
                                                                  Booked 84 times today

                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                  Google Map for O-Ku - Nashville

                                                                  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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