O-Ku - Raleigh

4.9

1838 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

O-Ku - Raleigh

4.9

$30 and under

Japanese

Raleigh

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

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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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
Website
https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-raleigh/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwNjUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Cuong Le
Catering
We look forward to planning and customizing off-site events and catering for you.
Private party contact
Cathleen Barrett: (919) 792-3777

Location
411 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603
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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Popular dishes

Miso Soup$5.00
Seaweed Salad$6.00
traditional preparation
Garden Salad^$7.00
mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, soy balsamic
O-Ku Rock Shrimp^$15.00
spicy aioli, fried shallots, greens
- Happy Hour$10.00
Dumplings (6 Pieces)$13.00
crunchy soy garlic
- Happy Hour$9.00
Carpaccio*$17.00
yellowtail, mango, serrano, thai basil oil, ponzu
Usuzukuri* ^$16.00
salmon, pickled wasabi, truffle ponzu, black salt
- Happy Hour$12.00
Tuna Crudo* ^$19.00
akami, avocado mousse, lemon, wasabi soy, crispy shallot
Edamame
- Traditional (Gluten Free)$6.00
- Pink Himalayan Salt & Truffle Oil (Gluten Free)$7.00
- Spiced Chili$7.00
Shishito$10.00
yuzu soy, sea salt
- Happy Hour$7.00
BBQ Pork Buns$16.00
soy braised pork shoulder, asian slaw, hoisin glaze
Lobster Temaki* ^$25.00
poached lobster, asparagus, chives, black salt, cilantro aioli
Toro Spoons* ^ (4)$24.00
o-toro, uni, pickled wasabi, caviar, ponzu
West St Wings$15.00
oku-sweet chili, sesame, oshinko
Spicy Chirashi Bowl$27.00
chef's choice fish, gochujang, cucumber, masago

Robata Yaki

Yakitori^$13.00
chicken, scallions, japanese seven spice
Gyuniku^$18.00
C.A.B hanger, onion chips
Kamo Negi^$18.00
5-spice duck breast, raspberry gastrique, scallions
Japanese Street Corn$8.00
kewpie mayo, parmesan, togarashi

Tobanyaki

Hamachi Kama$32.00
grilled yellowtail cheek, seasonal veg, sesame, miso butter
A5 Japanese Wagyu
highest quality japanese black cattle
- 2 oz Minimum$35.00
Lobster Kinoko$40.00
8 oz lobster, assorted mushroom, yuzu miso butter

Entrees

Donburi Chicken$25.00
chicken thigh, seasonal vegetables, ajitsuke egg, steamed rice, yuzu soy
Curry Noodle$20.00
spicy coconut curry, ramen noodles, cabbage
Pan Seared Salmon^$29.00
miso soy butter, creamy orzo, charred lemon
Hanger^$35.00
pan-seared, medium, crispy nori potatoes, sansho peppercorn demi-glace
Octopus$23.00
gochujang glaze, calabaza puree, smoked paprika

Omakase

Wine & Sake Pairing $50 pp

Omakase
Chef's creative multi-course tasting menu. Inquire about availability
- pp$170.00

Moriawase

Chef's Choice of Fish

8 Pieces Nigiri*$41.00
12 Pieces Sashimi*$54.00
8 Pieces Nigiri & 12 Pieces Sashimi*$72.00

Signature Nigiri

Tuna*$9.50
guacamole, spicy ponzu
Hamachi*$8.50
aburi, uni, truffle chili
Salmon*$8.00
truffle aioli, golden trout roe
Sea Bream*$8.50
yuzu marmalade, shiso, yuzu tobiko
Lobster*$17.00
lemon aioli, black lava salt
O-Toro*
kaluga caviar, chives
- MP
Wagyu A-5*
foie gras, kizami
- MP

Nigiri [1 Piece] & Sashimi [2 Pieces]

Maguro*$9.00
red tuna
O-Toro*
fatty blue fin tuna
- MP
Sake*$7.00
scottish salmon
Japanese Uni* (1 Piece)
sea urchin
- MP
Madai*$8.00
sea bream
Hamachi*$7.00
yellowtail
Kanpachi*$6.50
yellow jack
Shima Aji*$8.00
striped jack
Amaebi* (1 Piece)$8.00
sweet shrimp
Unagi$6.00
fresh water eel
California Uni* (1 Piece)$15.00
sea urchin
Hotate*$6.00
scallop
Tako*$5.00
octopus
Ebi$3.50
poached shrimp
Ikura* (1 Piece)$6.00
salmon roe

Classic Maki

Tekka*$10.00
tuna
Negi Hama*$10.00
yellowtail, scallion
Kappa$5.00
cucumber
Sake*$8.00
salmon
Unagi Kyu$11.00
eel, cucumber
Negitoro*$18.00
minced o-toro, scallions

Signature Maki

Upcharge Kani to Lump Crab $9

Salmon & Lemon*$15.00
kani, avocado, cucumber, salmon, lemon aioli, yuzu tobiko
- Happy Hour$9.00
Spicy Tuna Crunch*$14.00
spicy tuna, cucumber, spicy mayo, tempura crunch
- Happy Hour$9.00
Cali Crunch*$13.00
kani, cucumber, avocado, eel sauce, tempura crunch
- Happy Hour$8.00
Rainbow*$16.00
kani, cucumber, avocado, hamachi, salmon, tuna, ebi
- Happy Hour$11.00
Tsunami Roll*$15.00
panko fried, salmon, scallop, avocado, kewpie mayo, eel sauce, scallions
- Happy Hour$9.00
Emperor*$27.00
tempura lobster, avocado, wagyu, spicy aioli, eel sauce, crispy onion
Haru$14.00
greens, cucumber, avocado, inari sesame dressing
Angry Salmon*$17.00
salmon, avocado, spicy tuna, serrano, spicy ponzu, arare
White Spider*$16.00
soft shell crab, spicy salmon, cucumber, masago, mango puree, eel sauce
O-Baby*$18.00
tuna, shrimp tempura, kani, avocado, o-sauce
The Dillon$18.00
tempura shrimp, poached shrimp, kanpyo, cucumber, spicy aioli, sweet soy, chives
Kurama*$17.00
spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, salmon, eel sauce, truffle oil
Ha Ha Maki*$18.00
hamachi, avocado, spicy tuna, cucumber, asparagus, wasabi aioli, red tobiko

Hakozushi

Black Magic$28.00
lobster, squid ink rice, spicy aioli, masago, chives, shallots
Akira*$21.00
maguro, spicy tuna, lemon, serrano yuzu aioli, sweet soy

What 1,838 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Raleigh
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Raleigh
Hot spot
Raleigh
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

O-Ku Raleigh offers an exceptional dining experience marked by "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the diverse menu featuring standout sushi and flavorful dishes. The ambiance is "stunning," perfect for special occasions, with staff going "above and beyond" to personalize celebrations. A must-visit for sushi lovers!

1,838 Reviews

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Wendy
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to enjoy the Wagyu beef and it did not disappoint. It’s definitely a treat, for the price not something you can easily do often, but it melted in your mouth, so buttery and delicious.
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Robert
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional cuisine, exceptional service. Loved it!!
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AlyssaY
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious and service was perfect.
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Madison
Raleigh
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant has great food and our server was wonderful. However, the restaurant does not manage their reservations well. Nearly 1/3 of the restaurant was vacant and yet they told us the only place they could accommodate was outside, where it was in the 30s. Their outdoor heaters were insufficient. Only a handful of those vacant tables were filled by the time we left.
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Lily
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! The food was delicious, and shoutout to Nicole for providing the best service! Would 10/10 recommend
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Lee
Charleston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sushi was delicious, and the service was great!
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Robert
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience, environment and food/drinks were exceptional…but our service, more specifically, Sarah, was wonderful! Lovely dinner date with my wife of 22 years. We frequent O-Ku in Raleigh and we’re never disappointed. Sarah, Emily, and Nicole are all Service Rockstars.
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Jerry
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Noted on reservation that it was our anniversary. Up to four different employees. Told us happy anniversary along with a dessert. Will be recommending to anyone who’s looking for a good sushi spot.
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Dominique
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Curry noodles were delicious. However, I wish they used udon noodles instead of ramen. The salmon was perfect. The rolls were divine Lobster Temaki, Tuna Crudo as well as the White Spider Uramaki. I will definitely return and try more items.
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Briana
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely delicious, beautiful chill ambience, kind quick service, 10/10!
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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 1838 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.

O-Ku - Raleigh

4.9

$30 and under

Japanese

Raleigh

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Executive chef
Cuong Le
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

Website
https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-raleigh/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwNjUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(919) 792-3777
Catering
We look forward to planning and customizing off-site events and catering for you.
Private party contact
Cathleen Barrett: (919) 792-3777

Gift card

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O-Ku - Raleigh

O-Ku - Raleigh

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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O-Ku Rock Shrimp

Ha Ha Maki

Salmon

Small Plates

Miso Soup$5.00

Seaweed Salad$6.00

Garden Salad^$7.00

O-Ku Rock Shrimp^$15.00

Dumplings (6 Pieces)$13.00

Carpaccio*$17.00

Usuzukuri* ^$16.00

Tuna Crudo* ^$19.00

Edamame

Shishito$10.00

BBQ Pork Buns$16.00

Lobster Temaki* ^$25.00

Toro Spoons* ^ (4)$24.00

West St Wings$15.00

Spicy Chirashi Bowl$27.00

Robata Yaki

Yakitori^$13.00

Gyuniku^$18.00

Kamo Negi^$18.00

Japanese Street Corn$8.00

Tobanyaki

Hamachi Kama$32.00

A5 Japanese Wagyu

Lobster Kinoko$40.00

Entrees

Donburi Chicken$25.00

Curry Noodle$20.00

Pan Seared Salmon^$29.00

Hanger^$35.00

Octopus$23.00

Omakase

Omakase

Moriawase

8 Pieces Nigiri*$41.00

12 Pieces Sashimi*$54.00

8 Pieces Nigiri & 12 Pieces Sashimi*$72.00

Signature Nigiri

Tuna*$9.50

Hamachi*$8.50

Salmon*$8.00

Sea Bream*$8.50

Lobster*$17.00

O-Toro*

Wagyu A-5*

Nigiri [1 Piece] & Sashimi [2 Pieces]

Maguro*$9.00

O-Toro*

Sake*$7.00

Japanese Uni* (1 Piece)

Madai*$8.00

Hamachi*$7.00

Kanpachi*$6.50

Shima Aji*$8.00

Amaebi* (1 Piece)$8.00

Unagi$6.00

California Uni* (1 Piece)$15.00

Hotate*$6.00

Tako*$5.00

Ebi$3.50

Ikura* (1 Piece)$6.00

Classic Maki

Tekka*$10.00

Negi Hama*$10.00

Kappa$5.00

Sake*$8.00

Unagi Kyu$11.00

Negitoro*$18.00

Signature Maki

Salmon & Lemon*$15.00