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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

4.8
4.8
1698 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 77 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 1,698 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku DC offers a vibrant dining experience with standout sushi and delightful cocktails. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" service and "amazing food," making it a top choice for special occasions. The rooftop ambiance adds charm, though some note service inconsistencies. Overall, it's a must-visit for sushi enthusiasts in DC.

1,698 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and very good value for the quality of the offerings. These people love food and it really shows. The service team was also very accommodating of a food allergy in our group.

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  2. Ashley

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very great spot. I loved this. Very romantic dinner vibes.

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  3. Jamie

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible. Staff were the nicest people ever! 12/10 recommend.

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  4. Yanaury

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has captured my heart! The food is absolutely spectacular, bursting with flavor and creativity, and the service is truly exceptional. I can't recommend it enough – it's a must-visit!

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  5. Joseph

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The rice on the rolls was undercooked but it was fine on the nigiri, which was confusing. 25 dollar rolls should have rice that is cooked appropriately I would hope. One of the waiters spilled a drink on one of our guests jackets. The manager said he’d come back to take care of it. But never did anything about it. For the cost of the food here I would have expected at least mediocre food. But I was very underwhelmed.
    O-Ku - DCResponded on 4 December 2024
    Hi Joseph, Thank you for taking the time to write and I couldn't agree more. We never want a guest to leave "underwhelmed" and for that I apologize. We teach our servers and managers to check in to make sure our guests are enjoying their meal. Did your server do that? I will speak to the manager regarding your friend's jacket. We would like to make sure the jacket is cleaned though and I would like to speak with you personally regarding your experience with us. We want to make sure your next visit is one we want to give all our guests and exceed their expectations. I look forward to hearing from you. Most Sincerely, Todd Hunt Area Director-Virginia/DC The Indigo Road Hospitality Group

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  6. Charde

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The broccolini is the best.

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  7. Debra

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an aesthetically cool restaurant, yummy food (the broccoli dish was a surprise star of the night), and we had the most exceptional customer service. I don’t always take servers up on their recommendations; but every rec made was spot on. Enjoyed the food, great ambience and the best energy from our server. Thanks for a great night!

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  8. Laura

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing, so fresh and flavoured to perfection. The Toro Tartar is outstanding!

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  9. Roland

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was great, service was excellent and food was outstanding

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  10. Emily

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best meal I've had in DC! The service is 10/10. We did make a reservation for our anniversary and got seated right away. The vibe feels intimate and there was surprisingly a lot of seating here. The tables are spaced so you're not right on top of each other and can't hear other tables convos. Our server (Zoe) was super nice and gave great recs for apps that were delicious. The drinks were also sooooo good and the portions for food were large. My favorite thing of the night was the ube cheesecake but literally everything we got was 5 stars. To top everything off she dropped off complimentary mini drinks and a HAND WRITTEN!!!!!! happy anniversary card signed by the other employees. will absolutely be returning bc there's so much more we wants to try!!

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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 4.8 stars by 1698 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 77 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
  • 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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