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O-Ku - Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

O-Ku - Raleigh

4.9
4.9
1926 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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Experiences

  • O-Ku Sunday Sip-Off

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    4:00 PM
    Join us for a friendly cocktail competition on Sunday, March 30, featuring some of Raleigh's best bartenders, in partnership with Conniption Gin. Bartenders will go head-to-head with their best Conniption Gin cocktail creation. You will have the opportunity to determine who takes the title, voting for your favorite beverage while enjoying small bites from the team at O-Ku.
    O-Ku Sunday Sip-Off Photo

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What 1,926 people are saying

O-Ku - Raleigh reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Hot spot

  • Raleigh

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh

    Best Food

  • Raleigh

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku - Raleigh offers an exquisite dining experience with "amazing atmosphere, great food and service." Known for "phenomenal sushi" and "exceptional service," it's perfect for special occasions. The vibrant ambiance, "wonderful staff," and diverse menu make it a "must-visit" for sushi enthusiasts in Raleigh.

1,927 Reviews
  1. Nagib VIP

    Raleigh14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite place to go to! Amazing waitress Gina!!

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    Detroit1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I love small plates, but this is tiny plates for an absurd amount of money. 16 dollars for three tiny pieces of pork. 12 dollars for one portion of a fishy smelling nigiri. 3 kitchens so our food did not come out at the same time. They think they are fine-dining and charge fine-dining prices but it just seems like an owner trying to get every penny from customers, rather than trying to serve great food. Open table says <$30/person… that only applies if you get edamame and single cocktail.

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  3. Charley

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wylie is the best! Always!! Food is great and service even better.

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    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Great food, great service and they truly went above and beyond for my wife’s birthday. Will definitely be going back

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  5. Lisa VIP

    Raleigh20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We took an out of town guest here. Once again, a fabulous experience!

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  6. Surfahdoc VIP

    Oklahoma City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go-to place every time I come to Raleigh. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  7. Linda VIP

    Columbus10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best dining experience I have had in Raleigh. The food is top notch. We ordered a wide mixture from the menu and EVERYTHING was delicious. Our server, Eric, made excellent suggestions and took good care of us all evening. The place has a chic Zen vibe. I would highly recommend.

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  8. PaulN

    Richmond3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We are from NYS. This was the second time we had dinner here. The Hamachi Kama was the worse we ever ate at any restaurants. The services was better than the foods.

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  9. Bria

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time coming here its officially my favorite sushi place to come to when I’m in town. All the ingredients are fresh and taste amazing. Look forward to coming back.

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  10. Lisa VIP

    Washington DC75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are always spectacular. For me, it’s always too cold inside the restaurant. But we will continue to come back (dressed appropriately! 😆).

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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 1926 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 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for O-Ku - Raleigh

411 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West Hargett Street + South West Street
  • Neighborhood
    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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