Picture this: you're having an awesome day with your girlfriend walking around a new city with the sun shining from above and you stroll into Oku and you're day goes from awesome to perfect. Well that was me yesterday. We had no expectations walking in, but got everything we didn't know we needed. O-ku's coziness is perfect for date night. The food was so yum and our server was lit. Idk if every table gets this, but she brought us this special salmon sashimi that was soooo buss. Personally I think it's cause we're a hot gay couple. Yea she was awesome. Anyway, I had the best day of my life and I'm glad to say O-ku was part of it.
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I visited O-Ku in Charlotte for the first time on Monday night between 4pm-7pm. On Mondays and Wednesdays between 4pm-7pm all sushi is half off except for the kouyou and hot & heavy rolls. This deal is for dine-in only!I ordered the spicy tuna crunch, mermaid, and spider rolls.The spicy tuna crunch roll was meh and nothing special. Just a typical spicy tuna roll with tempura crumbs on top.The mermaid roll was spectacular and super tasty. I loved the tempura batter on the outside which gave it a nice crunch and all the ingredients inside paired really well together. 10/10 sushi roll.The spider roll was not like any spider rolls I have had in my lifetime. I really like the salmon on top of the spider roll. Overall, a really yummy and tasty roll. Also, a 10/10 and would 1000% recommend!.The ambiance was really nice and service was incredible. Although, I did not order a drink, the drink menu looked really good!They have other locations in other cities like Raleigh, NC, so go on their website and see if there is a O-ku near you! Give this restaurant a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Sushi
Alex W.
I visited O-Ku in Charlotte for the first time on Monday night between 4pm-7pm. On Mondays and Wednesdays between 4pm-7pm all sushi is half off except for the kouyou and hot & heavy rolls. This deal is for dine-in only! I ordered the spicy tuna crunch, mermaid, and spider rolls. The spicy tuna crunch roll was meh and nothing special. Just a typical spicy tuna roll with tempura crumbs on top. The mermaid roll was spectacular and super tasty. I loved the tempura batter on the outside which gave it a nice crunch and all the ingredients inside paired really well together. 10/10 sushi roll. The spider roll was not like any spider rolls I have had in my lifetime. I really like the salmon on top of the spider roll. Overall, a really yummy and tasty roll. Also, a 10/10 and would 1000% recommend!. The ambiance was really nice and service was incredible. Although, I did not order a drink, the drink menu looked really good! They have other locations in other cities like Raleigh, NC, so go on their website and see if there is a O-ku near you! Give this restaurant a try!
Regina Hunter
Very busy, book ahead!The sushi is delicious, it is on the higher price range, but fresh, good quality with a superb presentation.Tunas belly was so soft it melted! Get duck buns!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Buns, Black Magic, Sushi, Tuna
Salim Sabirov
Alright, will start with the good stuff, the food was extremely delicious, it is actually crazy, I dont even eat raw fish, like at all, but here, I just obliterated it. The server was very nice and knew the ingridients of all meals.For the bad now, $17 for thin slice of wagyu nigiri and it is only 1 piece too? You guys can't be serious with this, even the sushi chefs felt bad for us for ordering it and sent us complimentary 2 piece salmon nigiri for free(I guess after they saw my face when the wagyu nigiri was brought to the table). I would understand like 2-3 pieces, which is standard usually, but 1 is absolute insanity. You can get a full size steak for like the price of 2 of these, so it makes 0 sense. The managers were completely useless during the rush time, they were just standing, chatting with each other and sometimes even distracting the chefs just to have a random conversation. The servers were running around trying to get the orders in, while these 2 just stood there doing nothing, they were not even expediting the orders that came in or anything, just 0 effort. It took our server about 15 min to finally write down our order just because he had so many tables assigned to him, trying to get to everyone, while at least 2 other servers were just chilling there, without doing anything or just talking to those 2 useless managers I mentioned earlier.I will, of course, come back, but not during rush hours, that is for sure. 4 stars instead of 3 just because the food was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Roll, Wagyu
Pamela Pearson
We have eaten sushi for decades all over the world and O-ku is as good as anywhere.The sushi is amazing-the chef's are so talented. Service is always impeccable. We have been here many times over the years and always have a wonderful experience
Meh...just meh and overpriced, even with their drinks. I don't love how they build it up to be fancier than it is. Atmosphere is nice but I wouldn't say it's worth it unless you're i to that instead of good food. If you want good sushi, look at other places in Charlotte.
Randy Earl
This is an excellent sushi restaurant. They have a very high level of awareness of gluten , which is important for me having Celiac disease. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive as to my dietary needs and suggested options and modifications as needed. We had a delicious meal and will certainly go back when we are next in Charlotte. They have some interesting variations on standard themes; for example their cherry-flavored crème brule was delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Misty Hurd
Came in for a quick bite during their happy hour (weds 4-7 half off sushi!) and grabbed seats at the bar. Our bartender Deneen IMMEDIATELY greeted us and took her time going over suggested sushi rolls and cocktails. She was so friendly and kind and didn’t rush us at all. She consistently checked in and made sure we were taken care of. Made for a super enjoyable evening. Thanks Deneen for incredible service! It didn’t go unnoticed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evan Williams
Had dinner by myself at the bar. Great atmosphere, with several bar tenders behind the bar making it happen. I ordered a vodka gimlet to start and well worth it. The sushi was fantastic. I had the Chutoro, Akani Nigiri sushi as well as the crispy roll. All were delicious!
We celebrated our four year anniversary at O-Ku tonight and had an amazing experience. The service was amazing, the food was even better. They even gave us some flowers to bring home for our anniversary. I would absolutely recommend eating here and will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Haley Randolph
Ryan was probably the best waiter I’ve ever had, I’d come back just for him. Service was amazing, food was on point
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Anish Thakkar (Doc Thakkar)
We enjoyed the dining experience here, and our server Kayla was excellent. The menu was a little pricey but all of the dishes - including the veggie ones for our vegetarian guests - were enjoyable.All in all, a fun night with quality ingredients used throughout. Parking can be a hassle for sure, but would likely come back next time I want something fancy.Vegetarian options: Tempura sushi roll, edamame
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Yellowtail Carpaccio
Sylissa S.
The waiter was awesome and the food was delicious! If ever in Charlotte, I'll definitely be stopping by again! The duck buns were my favorite!
I'm not one to care much about service as long as it is good enough, but the service at O-Ku is exceptional and the best in Charlotte in my opinion. If you are celebrating (anniversary, birthday, etc.), this is the place to do it - they go above any beyond with their specialized menus, staff's well wishes, and occasional free extras (bites or champagne). Sushi is high quality and duck buns are fantastic. Pricier than other Charlotte sushi spots, but the service and atmosphere are top tier.
Picture this: you're having an awesome day with your girlfriend walking around a new city with the sun shining from above and you stroll into Oku and you're day goes from awesome to perfect. Well that was me yesterday. We had no expectations walking in, but got everything we didn't know we needed. O-ku's coziness is perfect for date night. The food was so yum and our server was lit. Idk if every table gets this, but she brought us this special salmon sashimi that was soooo buss. Personally I think it's cause we're a hot gay couple. Yea she was awesome. Anyway, I had the best day of my life and I'm glad to say O-ku was part of it.
I visited O-Ku in Charlotte for the first time on Monday night between 4pm-7pm. On Mondays and Wednesdays between 4pm-7pm all sushi is half off except for the kouyou and hot & heavy rolls. This deal is for dine-in only!I ordered the spicy tuna crunch, mermaid, and spider rolls.The spicy tuna crunch roll was meh and nothing special. Just a typical spicy tuna roll with tempura crumbs on top.The mermaid roll was spectacular and super tasty. I loved the tempura batter on the outside which gave it a nice crunch and all the ingredients inside paired really well together. 10/10 sushi roll.The spider roll was not like any spider rolls I have had in my lifetime. I really like the salmon on top of the spider roll. Overall, a really yummy and tasty roll. Also, a 10/10 and would 1000% recommend!.The ambiance was really nice and service was incredible. Although, I did not order a drink, the drink menu looked really good!They have other locations in other cities like Raleigh, NC, so go on their website and see if there is a O-ku near you! Give this restaurant a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Sushi
I visited O-Ku in Charlotte for the first time on Monday night between 4pm-7pm. On Mondays and Wednesdays between 4pm-7pm all sushi is half off except for the kouyou and hot & heavy rolls. This deal is for dine-in only! I ordered the spicy tuna crunch, mermaid, and spider rolls. The spicy tuna crunch roll was meh and nothing special. Just a typical spicy tuna roll with tempura crumbs on top. The mermaid roll was spectacular and super tasty. I loved the tempura batter on the outside which gave it a nice crunch and all the ingredients inside paired really well together. 10/10 sushi roll. The spider roll was not like any spider rolls I have had in my lifetime. I really like the salmon on top of the spider roll. Overall, a really yummy and tasty roll. Also, a 10/10 and would 1000% recommend!. The ambiance was really nice and service was incredible. Although, I did not order a drink, the drink menu looked really good! They have other locations in other cities like Raleigh, NC, so go on their website and see if there is a O-ku near you! Give this restaurant a try!
Very busy, book ahead!The sushi is delicious, it is on the higher price range, but fresh, good quality with a superb presentation.Tunas belly was so soft it melted! Get duck buns!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Buns, Black Magic, Sushi, Tuna
Alright, will start with the good stuff, the food was extremely delicious, it is actually crazy, I dont even eat raw fish, like at all, but here, I just obliterated it. The server was very nice and knew the ingridients of all meals.For the bad now, $17 for thin slice of wagyu nigiri and it is only 1 piece too? You guys can't be serious with this, even the sushi chefs felt bad for us for ordering it and sent us complimentary 2 piece salmon nigiri for free(I guess after they saw my face when the wagyu nigiri was brought to the table). I would understand like 2-3 pieces, which is standard usually, but 1 is absolute insanity. You can get a full size steak for like the price of 2 of these, so it makes 0 sense. The managers were completely useless during the rush time, they were just standing, chatting with each other and sometimes even distracting the chefs just to have a random conversation. The servers were running around trying to get the orders in, while these 2 just stood there doing nothing, they were not even expediting the orders that came in or anything, just 0 effort. It took our server about 15 min to finally write down our order just because he had so many tables assigned to him, trying to get to everyone, while at least 2 other servers were just chilling there, without doing anything or just talking to those 2 useless managers I mentioned earlier.I will, of course, come back, but not during rush hours, that is for sure. 4 stars instead of 3 just because the food was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Roll, Wagyu
We have eaten sushi for decades all over the world and O-ku is as good as anywhere.The sushi is amazing-the chef's are so talented. Service is always impeccable. We have been here many times over the years and always have a wonderful experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Lobster Temaki, Roll, Sushi, Yellowtail O-Ku Nigiri
Meh...just meh and overpriced, even with their drinks. I don't love how they build it up to be fancier than it is. Atmosphere is nice but I wouldn't say it's worth it unless you're i to that instead of good food. If you want good sushi, look at other places in Charlotte.
This is an excellent sushi restaurant. They have a very high level of awareness of gluten , which is important for me having Celiac disease. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive as to my dietary needs and suggested options and modifications as needed. We had a delicious meal and will certainly go back when we are next in Charlotte. They have some interesting variations on standard themes; for example their cherry-flavored crème brule was delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in for a quick bite during their happy hour (weds 4-7 half off sushi!) and grabbed seats at the bar. Our bartender Deneen IMMEDIATELY greeted us and took her time going over suggested sushi rolls and cocktails. She was so friendly and kind and didn’t rush us at all. She consistently checked in and made sure we were taken care of. Made for a super enjoyable evening. Thanks Deneen for incredible service! It didn’t go unnoticed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had dinner by myself at the bar. Great atmosphere, with several bar tenders behind the bar making it happen. I ordered a vodka gimlet to start and well worth it. The sushi was fantastic. I had the Chutoro, Akani Nigiri sushi as well as the crispy roll. All were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Restaurantji Recommends
We celebrated our four year anniversary at O-Ku tonight and had an amazing experience. The service was amazing, the food was even better. They even gave us some flowers to bring home for our anniversary. I would absolutely recommend eating here and will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Ryan was probably the best waiter I’ve ever had, I’d come back just for him. Service was amazing, food was on point
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
We enjoyed the dining experience here, and our server Kayla was excellent. The menu was a little pricey but all of the dishes - including the veggie ones for our vegetarian guests - were enjoyable.All in all, a fun night with quality ingredients used throughout. Parking can be a hassle for sure, but would likely come back next time I want something fancy.Vegetarian options: Tempura sushi roll, edamame
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Edamame, Yellowtail Carpaccio
The waiter was awesome and the food was delicious! If ever in Charlotte, I'll definitely be stopping by again! The duck buns were my favorite!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Duck Buns, Miso Soup, Roll, Sushi
I'm not one to care much about service as long as it is good enough, but the service at O-Ku is exceptional and the best in Charlotte in my opinion. If you are celebrating (anniversary, birthday, etc.), this is the place to do it - they go above any beyond with their specialized menus, staff's well wishes, and occasional free extras (bites or champagne). Sushi is high quality and duck buns are fantastic. Pricier than other Charlotte sushi spots, but the service and atmosphere are top tier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5