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O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

O-Ku - Raleigh

4.9
4.9
1846 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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, Sun 17:00–21:00 Tue 16:00–21:00 Wed, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 1,846 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Raleigh

    Best Ambience

  • Raleigh

    Hot spot

  • Raleigh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku Raleigh offers an exceptional dining experience marked by "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the diverse menu featuring standout sushi and flavorful dishes. The ambiance is "stunning," perfect for special occasions, with staff going "above and beyond" to personalize celebrations. A must-visit for sushi lovers!

1,846 Reviews
  1. Heidi

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience! Food was exceptional. Service was stellar! Ambience was lovely! Only outlier is cold draft coming from outside seating area hitting within restaurant.

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  2. mitch

    VIP

    Raleigh

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, awesome service, waitstaff was incredible, I’m a vegetarian and was able to around my food needs with our wonderful servicer. Felt like 5 star restaurant.

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  3. Regina

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and server were excellent however it took FOREVER for our food to arrive. The appetizers came rather quick but the main was was about a 45 min wait. Way too long for sushi.

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  4. Rick

    VIP

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve at O-Ku was perfect. Austin was the best and all around top service in Raleigh.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O-Ku offers an unforgettable dining experience! Highlights include the Tuna Crudo, O-Ku Rock Shrimp, and the heavenly Ube Butter Mochi Brownie with Vanilla Gelato. The cozy ambiance is perfect for date nights, and Jerry’s exceptional service made it extra special! Will be back!

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  6. Richard

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for anniversary dinner and was unbelievably fabulous experience ! Recommend O-Ku as a must do in Raleigh

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to this restaurant and we will be back! We celebrated a birthday and were overwhelmed with the special touches the staff put into our visit without any request from us! Custom menus, birthday Prosecco for the table and a custom card signed by staff - even a custom glass for the birthday girl! It was an incredible evening and we could not have been happier with our restaurant choice! Our friends dining with us were also in awe of the efforts to make the night special. The food was amazing - we tried 4 appetizers and a variety of rolls with the black magic roll as the favorite. Thank you to everyone who made the night special for us - it will never be forgotten for our family and our guests!
    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on 19 December 2024
    Thank you for the kind words, it was so great celebrating with y'all!

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  8. Jeff

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible experience. The food was absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable. Everything start to finish made for a great evening.

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  9. Wendy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to enjoy the Wagyu beef and it did not disappoint. It’s definitely a treat, for the price not something you can easily do often, but it melted in your mouth, so buttery and delicious.
    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on 19 December 2024
    Thank you Wendy for the nice review!

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional cuisine, exceptional service. Loved it!!
    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on 19 December 2024
    Thank you Robert!

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FAQs

O-Ku - Raleigh offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. O-Ku - Raleigh also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 792-3777.

O-Ku - Raleigh is rated 4.9 stars by 1846 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 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
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 17:00–21:00 Tue 16:00–21:00 Wed, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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