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O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

O-Ku - Raleigh

4.9
4.9
1922 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cuong Le
  • Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

  • O-Ku Sunday Sip-Off

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    4:00 PM
    Join us for a friendly cocktail competition on Sunday, March 30, featuring some of Raleigh's best bartenders, in partnership with Conniption Gin. Bartenders will go head-to-head with their best Conniption Gin cocktail creation. You will have the opportunity to determine who takes the title, voting for your favorite beverage while enjoying small bites from the team at O-Ku.

What 1,922 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Hot spot

  • Raleigh

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh

    Best Food

  • Raleigh

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku - Raleigh offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing atmosphere, great food and service." Known for "phenomenal sushi" and "exceptional service," it's perfect for special occasions. The vibrant ambiance, "wonderful staff," and diverse menu make it a "must-visit" for sushi enthusiasts in Raleigh.

1,922 Reviews
  1. Surfahdoc VIP

    Oklahoma City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go-to place every time I come to Raleigh. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. Linda VIP

    Columbus10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best dining experience I have had in Raleigh. The food is top notch. We ordered a wide mixture from the menu and EVERYTHING was delicious. Our server, Eric, made excellent suggestions and took good care of us all evening. The place has a chic Zen vibe. I would highly recommend.

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  3. PaulN

    Richmond3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We are from NYS. This was the second time we had dinner here. The Hamachi Kama was the worse we ever ate at any restaurants. The services was better than the foods.

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  4. Bria

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time coming here its officially my favorite sushi place to come to when I’m in town. All the ingredients are fresh and taste amazing. Look forward to coming back.

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  5. Lisa VIP

    Washington DC75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are always spectacular. For me, it’s always too cold inside the restaurant. But we will continue to come back (dressed appropriately! 😆).

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  6. Kent

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time with great food and cocktails. I endless recommend this place whether you’re looking for a place to stay the night, end the night, or something in between. It would only be made better if they brought back the fried rice.

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  7. michael VIP

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Wonderful service as I celebrated my promotion.

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  8. Rey25

    Salt Lake City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love O-Ku, it’s always a great experience and a delicious dinner. I highly recommend ordering a few dishes at a time to share as a table and then a few more as you go, prioritizing what you’re most eager to try out. The portions are perfect for two people to split on most things. Service is top notch and they go out of their way to make it feel special if you’re celebrating a birthday or other special occasion. Definitely try the rock shrimp and the shishitos, we try to shake up what we try on each visit but we have to get both every time.

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  9. RachelM

    Memphis/West TN3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the new menu! Can’t go wrong going here, always great food and service.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Raleigh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was great and food was quickly delivered. We took advantage of the happy hour and the food was yummy. I rated ambiance as a three as they seated us at a 2 person table that was pushed up against a column. The table was already small and the menus are on rectangular boards so we felt like we didn't have much room. I would not sit at that table again.

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FAQs

O-Ku - Raleigh offers 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 1922 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 36 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for O-Ku - Raleigh

411 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cuong Le
  • Delivery & takeout
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