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O-Ku - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

O-Ku - Charlotte

4.8
4.8
2377 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The South End restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (704) 594-1922
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Meghan Sturgeon: (980) 222-5756
  • Neighbourhood
    Southend
  • Cross Street
    E. Tremont Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout
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What 2,377 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Healthy

  • Charlotte

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku in Charlotte shines with "amazing service," "outstanding food," and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best sushi in Charlotte" and personalized touches for special occasions. The staff goes "above and beyond" to make celebrations memorable, with standout servers like Kayla and Justin. Highly recommended for any special occasion.

2,377 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience was just ok. Service was extremely slow. At least an hour for our food and we didn't order a lot . Cocktails were delicious but had too many of them waiting on our food . Sushi was good but nothing spectacular.
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Sarah! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the cocktails and sushi, but we're sorry to hear that your experience wasn't as great as it should have been. We sincerely apologize for the long wait time and understand how frustrating it can be to wait for your meal. We're constantly working to improve our service, and your comments will help us do just that. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future, and we'll strive to provide you with a quicker and more enjoyable experience next time. At Your Service, Lauren Bachar General Manager

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  2. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely interior! Food was decent - fish didn’t seem all too fresh but it was still good. Would go back for the lobster hand rolls but would probably go elsewhere for sushi itself.
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Sarah! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this thoughtful review. I am glad you enjoyed the ambience and the lobster temaki (my fav thing on the whole menu), but disheartened to learn that you found the rest of the meal to be lackluster. We always strive to ensure the utmost quality of our fish, and I'm sorry that we seem to have fallen short on that for you. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will certainly take them into consideration as we continue to improve our offerings and service. Thank you again for your feedback. We will look forward to another opportunity to wow you in the future.

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  3. Justin

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greta experience, our waiter was awesome and the food was even better.
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Justin! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. We are so glad your experience was excellent and that both the service and the food were to your liking. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Ashley

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing. The freshest fish in Charlotte and our server Reggie was delightful
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 6 days ago
    Hey Ashley! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this rave review. And thanks for shouting out Reggie's service - we think he's amazing too! See you again soon!

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  5. BrifromtheQC

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally phenomenal. Best dinner I’ve had in a while. 10/10
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 15, 2024
    Wow! Thanks for leaving such a glowing review for us, Bri. It truly means so much to us to know that it was the best dinner you've had in a while. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. Debi

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated a birthday and everything was simply on point! Our waiter was attentive made sure we had a great experience! Never disappointed at this restaurant.
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 15, 2024
    Hey Debi! Thanks for leaving us such kind words about your recent experience. You know we love a celebration and are thrilled to know that everything was on point, per usual. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. Adam

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as always. Keep up the good work. Enjoyed the new menu but missed some of the older items. Everything was right. Thank you O-ku!
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thanks for leaving us such a great review, Adam. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Eric

    Charlotte

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our edamame, avocado wrap, red dragon & potato rolls were delicious.😋 Our server, May-Ling, was very attentive.🙏🏻
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 10, 2024
    Hi Eric! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed your meal as well as your service! Thanks for shouting out Meiling, we think she's pretty great too. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cannot say enough good things about our experience and our waitress Anastasia. We went for our anniversary and it was my first time at the restaurant and we had unbelievable customer service from the entire team, but Anastasia in particular. She was amazing and the food was just as great! Will definitely be going back
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 5, 2024
    Hey there! Thank you for leaving us this wonderful review! We are so glad Anastasia's service helped to make your experience to special. We look forward to seeing you both again for the next celebration!

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  10. jill

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had the pleasure of dining at O-Ku this weekend. Our server was both attentive and helpful, offering tasty cocktail and food recommendations as this was our first time visiting O-Ku. Additionally, the manager, Lauren, was excellent, checking back multiple times to ensure our experience was exceptional. With her added assistance, we were able to try a few other impressive sashimi offerings from the kitchen. Finally, we finished our meal with the foie gras and a lovely sauterne. The perfect paring to end a lovely evening. Next time we are in Charolette, we will definitely be back.
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on November 8, 2024
    Hi Jill & Kirby! It was truly a pleasure to take care of you both last week! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this thoughtful review. We look forward to your next visit to the Queen City!

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FAQs

O-Ku - Charlotte does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. O-Ku - Charlotte also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 594-1922.

O-Ku - Charlotte is rated 4.8 stars by 2377 OpenTable diners.

O-Ku - Charlotte 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 p.m.
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for O-Ku - Charlotte

2000 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    E. Tremont Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Southend
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout
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