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O-Ku’s menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The South End restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along 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.
A chic option for sushi & unique Japanese dishes, plus sake, beer & cocktails.
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Peggy Crane
We went for sushi happy hour. The rolls were good, but a bit salty. The decor is pretty and it’s always crowded whenever I’ve gone here. The servers are great. The miso banana cake is so yummy!
… moreMallory
The best experience! From the hostess to our waiter and every staff member in between had the best attitude and a positive energy you could truly feel as the customer. They’re attentive, make great recommendations, have delicious cocktails to pair with dinner and a donut for dessert that is to die for! Thanks Oku ❤️
… moreBeth Dion
Had the absolute BEST time for my birthday! Meiling, Trey & Reggie were rockstars! Their teamwork lead by their incredible GM Lauren really made this experience unforgettable! Will definitely be back when I visit NC again and highly recommend this place!
… moreCj Miller
My favorite sushi spot in Charlotte. The atmosphere, the food, the drinks — you can’t beat it.
The crispy rice appetizer is excellent, and the lobster fried rice is a standout kitchen item.
… moreThe crispy rice appetizer is excellent, and the lobster fried rice is a standout kitchen item.
Bon L.
My husband and I ate here on a Sunday night. We had reservations for our anniversary, and we were seated when we walked in. The restaurant was moderately busy with some open tables.
Ambiance – It was the same O-Ku that we remembered except that it was cold inside. A lot of the other patrons had their coats on. I can understand wanting the busy staff to feel comfortable but the temperature needed to be a little warmer. Also, maybe it was just the table where we were seated but it was pretty dark at our table…we had to use our phones to read the menu.
Service – Our enthusiastic server was very nice…just a little distracted or maybe pulled in too many directions. We ordered drinks. He asked if there were any allergies. I explained that my husband was extremely allergic to shrimp/crab/lobster. He repeated my information and walked away to put in the order. Imagine our surprise when we were brought my sushi roll with shrimp on the same plate as his!? Obviously, this very important information was not passed on. Not cool. They were also out of one of the sashimi orders we made. Bummer. After we finished our rolls, he took our orders for additional food. My duck buns came out in about 15 minutes, but it took 35 minutes for my husband to get his 6 pieces of sashimi. Too long.
Food – My Red Dragon roll was very good. Some of the sashimi tasted metallic or a little old. My husband’s roll was torched, and you could taste the butane. The duck rolls were tasty but they were missing the pickled shallot and there was little or none of the sake hoisin. I guess the server knew we weren’t happy with our service because he did give us two servings of two amuse-bouche. That was a nice touch but the food overall was not what we remembered and was disappointing.
Overall, not the evening we were hoping for. We were return customers who had previous good experiences. I don’t think we will be back. Too many other, better restaurants in Charlotte.
… moreAmbiance – It was the same O-Ku that we remembered except that it was cold inside. A lot of the other patrons had their coats on. I can understand wanting the busy staff to feel comfortable but the temperature needed to be a little warmer. Also, maybe it was just the table where we were seated but it was pretty dark at our table…we had to use our phones to read the menu.
Service – Our enthusiastic server was very nice…just a little distracted or maybe pulled in too many directions. We ordered drinks. He asked if there were any allergies. I explained that my husband was extremely allergic to shrimp/crab/lobster. He repeated my information and walked away to put in the order. Imagine our surprise when we were brought my sushi roll with shrimp on the same plate as his!? Obviously, this very important information was not passed on. Not cool. They were also out of one of the sashimi orders we made. Bummer. After we finished our rolls, he took our orders for additional food. My duck buns came out in about 15 minutes, but it took 35 minutes for my husband to get his 6 pieces of sashimi. Too long.
Food – My Red Dragon roll was very good. Some of the sashimi tasted metallic or a little old. My husband’s roll was torched, and you could taste the butane. The duck rolls were tasty but they were missing the pickled shallot and there was little or none of the sake hoisin. I guess the server knew we weren’t happy with our service because he did give us two servings of two amuse-bouche. That was a nice touch but the food overall was not what we remembered and was disappointing.
Overall, not the evening we were hoping for. We were return customers who had previous good experiences. I don’t think we will be back. Too many other, better restaurants in Charlotte.
Victoria Forbes
I had an incredible experience at this restaurant! From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. It was my birthday, and every staff member made a point to wish me a happy birthday, which made the evening feel extra special. They even surprised me with a custom menu that had “Happy Birthday” printed on it—such a thoughtful touch.
The food was phenomenal. Every piece of sushi was fresh, beautifully presented, and featured unique flavor combinations that really stood out.
What truly impressed me was the extra effort the staff made to accommodate my dietary needs. My partner had arranged ahead of time for a dairy-free lava cake, and not only did they deliver—it was delicious—but they also brought it out as a surprise and didn’t charge us for it.
From start to finish, the experience was flawless. Amazing food, exceptional service, and truly memorable hospitality. A+ all the way!
… moreThe food was phenomenal. Every piece of sushi was fresh, beautifully presented, and featured unique flavor combinations that really stood out.
What truly impressed me was the extra effort the staff made to accommodate my dietary needs. My partner had arranged ahead of time for a dairy-free lava cake, and not only did they deliver—it was delicious—but they also brought it out as a surprise and didn’t charge us for it.
From start to finish, the experience was flawless. Amazing food, exceptional service, and truly memorable hospitality. A+ all the way!
Rossy A
It was my first time at this restaurant, and I have mixed feelings. I came by myself after an event, craving a drink, and was drawn here for their wide choices of sashimi and their lychee martinis. The hostess at the front desk was, I guess just literally doing her job. She wasn’t too friendly. Told me that I can either sit at the bar or the sushi station. When I said the bar, she said OK, it’s first come first serve go ahead. For a place like this I would think she would be kind of more welcoming and escort me to the bar like other places I’ve been to, but whatever that’s just me being nitpicky.
Thankfully, the bartender was very kind and offered great recommendations. I tried the Queen City Capriccio, which was flavorful and melted in my mouth, but at nearly $30, I expected it to come with rice or a salad. I likely would not order it again as I feel like I could’ve gotten something just as flavorful, but at a more decent price. The lychee martinis were fine, though a bit weak. I ended up having four, but they were still enjoyable.
I also took home the lobster fried rice, truffle sushi roll, and seaweed salad. They were decent but nothing extraordinary. I was a little annoyed at the amount of wasabi they put in the to go container lol . The atmosphere is very dimly lit and cozy, so much so that reading the menu felt like needing a flashlight, but it was a cool vibe.
Overall, I would consider coming back for a special occasion, and to try other items in the menu that I’m very interested in, but probably would not just drop in casually.
… moreThankfully, the bartender was very kind and offered great recommendations. I tried the Queen City Capriccio, which was flavorful and melted in my mouth, but at nearly $30, I expected it to come with rice or a salad. I likely would not order it again as I feel like I could’ve gotten something just as flavorful, but at a more decent price. The lychee martinis were fine, though a bit weak. I ended up having four, but they were still enjoyable.
I also took home the lobster fried rice, truffle sushi roll, and seaweed salad. They were decent but nothing extraordinary. I was a little annoyed at the amount of wasabi they put in the to go container lol . The atmosphere is very dimly lit and cozy, so much so that reading the menu felt like needing a flashlight, but it was a cool vibe.
Overall, I would consider coming back for a special occasion, and to try other items in the menu that I’m very interested in, but probably would not just drop in casually.
Nomad Sid
Went in for my bday treat from my wife and loved it from start to finish. One of the best service in Charlotte with a mix of some of the best Sushi around with unique flavors &
lovely ambience. Situated in the happening neighborhood of South End, O-Ku won’t disappoint at the least. Tony, our server was great and recommended some of the most flavorful dishes to us.
… morelovely ambience. Situated in the happening neighborhood of South End, O-Ku won’t disappoint at the least. Tony, our server was great and recommended some of the most flavorful dishes to us.
Payton Bell
I booked a reservation for my best friend‘s bachelorette weekend and it was a 10/10 experience! Not only worthy food and drinks amazing, the staff was absolutely incredible. They were very attentive, answered our questions and even decorated our table with “bride to be” goodies! This team really went all out for us, and it was greatly appreciated by each of us! Thank you so much!
… moreJean Torres
Went on a date a few days ago with my fiancée and we had a great time. Beautiful place with great service. We ordered the Volcano Roll and the Red Dragon Roll and both were amazing. We also ordered the Duck Buns ( ) and the O-Ku Crispy Rice and they tasted great too.
Cocktails were really, really good! Definitely a place we’ll come back very soon!
… moreCocktails were really, really good! Definitely a place we’ll come back very soon!