O-Ku - Raleigh

4.9

1922 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

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

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%3D
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)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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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.

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 1,922 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

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%3D
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

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O-Ku - Raleigh

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

O-Ku Sunday Sip-Off

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