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O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

O-Ku - Raleigh

4.9
4.9
1894 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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What 1,894 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

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  • Raleigh

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh

    Best Food

  • Raleigh

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  • Raleigh

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Review summary

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O-Ku Raleigh delivers a "memorable experience" with "amazing service, food and atmosphere." Guests rave about the personalized touches for special occasions and "exceptional cuisine." The menu features "divine sushi," with standout items like the Black Magic Roll and O-Ku rock shrimp. While noise levels can be high, the "lovely ambiance" and "attentive staff" create an unforgettable dining experience.
1,894 Reviews
  1. Drita

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Definitely recommend and will come back again

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  2. Catherine

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at O-ku was phenomenal. Austin was absolutely amazing, she walked us fully through the menu and helped to guide us to a perfect early Valentine’s dinner. Some of the best nigiri and sashimi I have found in the Triangle. The A-5 Wagyu Nigiri is a must have!!! Highly recommend this restaurant for a fantastic date night.

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  3. Samantha

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything loved everything we tried. The waitress also made a great recommendation on the dessert. We will definitely be back.

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  4. Stephanie

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, will definitely go back.

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  5. Tiffany

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place-great drinks, good, and service! They do an amazing job of making special occasions even more special!

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  6. Amanda

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    While our waitress was outstanding, informative and was available anytime we needed anything, the food was just ok. The cost of the items was way more than we had planned to spend and we did not get that much food. My husband ordered the blue crab handroll which was about $30 and it was just one roll. He said it was delicious but was not expecting such a small portion of food. The sushi was good but I just didn't feel like it was not worth the prices we paid. The cocktails were the star of the evening. Clouds of White and Old Money is what we ordered and those were outstanding. But, overall it seemed like the kind of place that makes the menu over the top and somewhat hard to understand (had to google a lot) and mimics a high end chefs table experience but the food just wasn't worth it.

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  7. Laura

    VIP

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although there are a lot of great options, this is our favorite sushi restaurant in Raleigh - especially for special occasions. They consistently offer great food and service.

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  8. Tawni

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot say enough good things about this place. My husband and I most recently went for his birthday and the attention to detail was incredible. The staff personalized the menu to say happy birthday and gave him a custom card signed by the staff all just from stating it was his birthday in the reservation. The manager Emily stopped by to check on us and ensure everything was going well, which of course it was. The food was amazing. Everything I have ordered has been the perfect portion and delicious. The restaurant has a very nice vibe and is always so clean and put together. This has become one of our regular spots. If you are thinking about trying it, you won't regret it!

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  9. Adam

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always. Food quality is superb and service was excellent. Love the cocktail list as well.

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O-Ku appeared short staffed tonight, but as always they were 5 star food and service. That’s why it’s my favorite restaurant in Raleigh. The people make the difference.

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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 1894 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
7:00 p.m.
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 39 times today

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Google Map for O-Ku - Raleigh

411 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West Hargett Street + South West Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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