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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

4.7
4.7
1752 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,752 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

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O-Ku in DC offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal food," "great ambience," and "attentive service." Guests rave about the sushi, cocktails, and creative dishes. The rooftop setting is a highlight, and staff go above and beyond for special occasions. It's a "must visit" for sushi and drinks lovers.

1,752 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Jacksonville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was fantastic. The happy hour deals on drinks and sushi were so great and the fish tasted so fresh. The menu was really diverse which intimidated us at first but everything we tried was delicious. We can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Aash

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Made it really special for my friend who just got a job - got her gifts including a candle and card.

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  3. Maddie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time celebrating our 6 month anniversary and my partner achieving 3 interviews to highly competitive grad school programs (we found out this morning he got into one of them and got the scholarship he applied for!). O-Ku surprised us with a beautiful Orchid and a special gift for him for his achievements. The service was amazing, the food was divine, we are already talking about when we can go back! Highly recommend and have been encouraging my friends to add it to their date-night/celebration spots.

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    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The happy hour menu has changed a great deal since my last visit. It feels very paired down and signature items like wings and sangria or drink of the day is not on menu. The place could serve to have a singular menu with just happy hour items only. The food was okay but lacked flavor. Our sever was not energetic. He never mentioned the noodles special. We all felt the response to our group was fair. We also provide grace because he was a bartender too. Kudos to the hostess for helping us. Overall this isn't the same Oku. We weren't pleased. I hope you consider our experience.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O-ku does not disappoint. Christine was an excellent server and the food outstanding.

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  6. Michael

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with quality presentation. Would recommend for a nice date night

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Angel, was incredible! So attentive and kind. From the moment you step in, the folks at the host stand are welcoming and friendly. We celebrated our anniversary and not only received a special dish, but also a hand written card. Hands down our best sushi experience in DC. Do not skip this spot!

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  8. David

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service was incredible! The HH is the way to go.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love O-ku. Kyle and Aileen are the greatest managers ever. They made sure I had a wonderful experience as always. This is a must go to spot in DC. I will be back!

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  10. Lauren

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The servers forgot about us. One of our rolls never came
    O-Ku - DCResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Mrs Lauren, my name is Fatini. We sincerely apologize for the oversight during your visit. Your experience should have been seamless, and it’s disappointing to hear that a roll was never brought to your table and that you felt forgotten by our team. This is not the level of service we strive for, and I truly appreciate you bringing it to our attention. I’d love the opportunity to make it right and ensure your next visit is a much better one. Please let me know if you'd be open to discussing this further. Looking forward to hear from you.

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FAQs

O-Ku - DC does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. O-Ku - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 888-8790.

O-Ku - DC is rated 4.7 stars by 1752 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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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today

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Google Map for O-Ku - DC

1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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