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O-Ku - DC, Washington, DC

O-Ku - DC

4.7
4.7
1758 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 60 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 1,758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku DC shines with "creative food and cocktails," an inviting atmosphere, and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "fresh, flavorful sushi" and "attentive, knowledgeable staff." Perfect for celebrations and date nights, the restaurant offers unique dishes like tuna crudo and yakitori. Don't miss their "fantastic happy hour deals."
1,758 Reviews
  1. Ellie

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Seated right across from the bathrooms watching people going in and out all night is not the ambiance I expected. The food was fine, most arrived cold because they forgot to bring it for 20 min. The sushi rolls literally had 1 small piece of fish inside them. They thankfully took items off the bill but wished it were a better experience.

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  2. Edmund

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A go-to place for creative food and cocktails. Sharing lets you sample a wide menu. Don’t miss the fried cauliflower.

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  3. figgy VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best restaurant experience I’ve had in awhile. Delicious food at affordable prices. They even gave me a gift for my birthday! I will be back.

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  4. Abiel

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were amazing and our server Quincey had all the answers and was awesome!!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Jacksonville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    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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  6. Aash

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    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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  7. Maddie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    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.
    O-Ku - DCResponded on 15 March 2025
    Congratulations on your partner's achievements! We're thrilled you had such a great experience at O-Ku. Thank you for the kind words and recommendation—we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As good as always! Great vibes and great food. Cannot go wrong to sit at the bar.

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  9. Next

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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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 1758 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 60 times today
Google Map for O-Ku - DC

1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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