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O-Ku’s menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, 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.
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Visit O-Ku Sushi in Nashville, TN at 81 Van Buren Street. Open Sunday through Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Friday & Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
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See the menus for O-Ku Sushi in Nashville, TN. Offering sushi for outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, and dine-in!
O-Ku – Nashville Restaurant – OpenTable
Additional information · Location. 81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208 · Neighborhood. Germantown · Parking details. Park along the restaurant side of Van …
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K Snow
5PM reservation, got pretty busy quickly on a Saturday. Waiter was communicative on any delays. Food was delish-nice ambiance. Walk in for sushi bar seemed popular. Black magic and usuzukri to start was great. Good portion for 2 people. For a reservation I wish it was a bit more private we were in front of the front entrance. It got a bit noisy. Other than that it was a good experience 🙂
… moreMike Page
Great happy hour menu! Very cool and cozy vibe on the inside and the bartender was awesome. Loved all the food!
… moreSteve Kennedy
Probably the best Asian fusion in Nashville. Beautiful place. I sat at the bar and they weren’t very busy, yet the wait staff didn’t seem interested in engaging with me, so that was a little disappointing. Would def go back though.
… moreRachel Shanks
I made a reservation for my best friend’s birthday through the website and was contacted by management asking if the guest of honor had any favorite colors/hobbies etc, so I was immediately impressed before we even arrived!
When we got there for our 5:30 reservation, the hostess immediately acknowledged the birthday girl and we were given personalized happy birthday menus which was SO sweet. At 5:30 most tables were empty, but the place quickly filled up and there were people waiting to be seated when we left around 7:30.
The happy hour deals were great, and we got a discounted but very large portion of the kung pao cauliflower which was SO good. We were brought multiple birthday treats including the shishito peppers (yummy, and our waiter thought to hold the bonito flakes since I had said I’m vegetarian!) and another small plate for the birthday girl. I had the green goddess roll, and my friend got the Nashvegas roll as well as a raw fish dish that she said was delicious. We finished with a surprise birthday mochi ice cream trio—all very yummy.
Service was great and our waiter was super kind and knowledgeable about the menu. I really appreciated his understanding of my dietary needs. The atmosphere is very nice and it was a little noisy but I could always hear my friend. Some of the smaller tables are pretty close together, but that seems typical of all restaurants now, and there were several other seating options like the bar, larger tables, booth seating, and maybe some high top tables too.
Parking was par for the course, AKA it sucked. $22 for 3 hours in the attached lot, or you can attempt the limited street parking.
Overall recommend for a fun sushi night especially if it is a birthday!
… moreWhen we got there for our 5:30 reservation, the hostess immediately acknowledged the birthday girl and we were given personalized happy birthday menus which was SO sweet. At 5:30 most tables were empty, but the place quickly filled up and there were people waiting to be seated when we left around 7:30.
The happy hour deals were great, and we got a discounted but very large portion of the kung pao cauliflower which was SO good. We were brought multiple birthday treats including the shishito peppers (yummy, and our waiter thought to hold the bonito flakes since I had said I’m vegetarian!) and another small plate for the birthday girl. I had the green goddess roll, and my friend got the Nashvegas roll as well as a raw fish dish that she said was delicious. We finished with a surprise birthday mochi ice cream trio—all very yummy.
Service was great and our waiter was super kind and knowledgeable about the menu. I really appreciated his understanding of my dietary needs. The atmosphere is very nice and it was a little noisy but I could always hear my friend. Some of the smaller tables are pretty close together, but that seems typical of all restaurants now, and there were several other seating options like the bar, larger tables, booth seating, and maybe some high top tables too.
Parking was par for the course, AKA it sucked. $22 for 3 hours in the attached lot, or you can attempt the limited street parking.
Overall recommend for a fun sushi night especially if it is a birthday!
Virtue Jéan
We ordered takeout from this restaurant, but after trying the food, I would definitely recommend dining in for the full experience. The restaurant is in a great location, and the atmosphere when you walk in is warm and inviting, making it feel like a spot where you’d want to sit down and enjoy a meal.
The sushi was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. We also tried the fried cauliflower, which had an interesting and unique flavor. While it wasn’t my personal favorite, it was still enjoyable. My husband, on the other hand, loved the steak. It was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor.
Overall, it was a great meal, and I’m looking forward to trying more of their menu. I’d give it a solid 4 stars for the delicious food and the pleasant atmosphere.
… moreThe sushi was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. We also tried the fried cauliflower, which had an interesting and unique flavor. While it wasn’t my personal favorite, it was still enjoyable. My husband, on the other hand, loved the steak. It was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor.
Overall, it was a great meal, and I’m looking forward to trying more of their menu. I’d give it a solid 4 stars for the delicious food and the pleasant atmosphere.
Rebecca Axen
Listen. I love food. I’ve been to so many restaurants. Vacations for me are usually focused on food/ restaurants. THIS PLACE KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF!! What a hidden gem.
Nick, our server, was so patient and informative when we needed suggestions. My husband got the Onna old fashion and I got the Shogun cocktail. I am a bartender and these were some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. For appetizer, we had the rock shrimp. Fantastic. But what stole the show was the Playboy roll and the Nashvegas roll. I’ve never had sushi that was so good before. It literally blew our minds. To finish off the night we got the Ube brownie which was also great.
At the end of our dinner I asked Nick if I could possibly get the recipe for the two cocktails we had. Tiffany the manager was so kind to print the recipes out for us and we really enjoyed speaking with her in general. In summary, we live in Florida and I would 100% drive to Nashville just to eat here. The best restaurant in Nashville hands down.
… moreNick, our server, was so patient and informative when we needed suggestions. My husband got the Onna old fashion and I got the Shogun cocktail. I am a bartender and these were some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. For appetizer, we had the rock shrimp. Fantastic. But what stole the show was the Playboy roll and the Nashvegas roll. I’ve never had sushi that was so good before. It literally blew our minds. To finish off the night we got the Ube brownie which was also great.
At the end of our dinner I asked Nick if I could possibly get the recipe for the two cocktails we had. Tiffany the manager was so kind to print the recipes out for us and we really enjoyed speaking with her in general. In summary, we live in Florida and I would 100% drive to Nashville just to eat here. The best restaurant in Nashville hands down.
Ashlyn Jones
Came to O-Ku for my 3 year anniversary with my partner. Was hands down the best experience I have ever had in any restaurant, let alone Nashville. Our service from everybody was phenomenal, our waiter, Gregg, was absolutely amazing. So hospitable and truly cared about what me and my partner were celebrating. Gregg made sure that we were always doing well and single handedly made this such a perfect experience. The food was perfect too, especially the cauliflower and tuna taco appetizer. The Tennessee Two Step roll was also delicious. I will be recommending this spot to everybody I know, and will tell them to go to Gregg and give him the biggest tip. Thank you O-Ku for delivering such a unique and tasteful experience, and I hope you give Gregg a huge raise for being perfect.
… moreBrigitta M
Just overall a great experience! I am not one to leave reviews but I was just so pleasantly surprised.
Me and my boyfriend went to celebrate our anniversary, there were rose petals on the table, glass of champagne for the toast and ended up having dessert on their behalf! Also little details as the menu and the little cake topper All of this was more than i expected, I’m so grateful! Also the food and was amazing and from the drinks Ryu water was delicious and great to share!
A memorable dinner for sure!
… moreMe and my boyfriend went to celebrate our anniversary, there were rose petals on the table, glass of champagne for the toast and ended up having dessert on their behalf! Also little details as the menu and the little cake topper All of this was more than i expected, I’m so grateful! Also the food and was amazing and from the drinks Ryu water was delicious and great to share!
A memorable dinner for sure!
Martin Lammers
The Tennessee Two Step is one of the best sushi rolls I’ve ever had. The staff was great. Our waiter Nicholas and the manager Tiffany just made sure that we had the best time. Their Onna Old Fashioned is classic and new simultaneously and very refreshing. (Forgive the photo quality).
… moreKendall
I chose O-Ku to celebrate my birthday (12/30) and made sure it was clearly noted multiple times, including in the reservation. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely underwhelming and did not come close to the birthday celebrations this restaurant advertises and routinely provides for others.
The food was disappointing. I ordered the Tennessee Two Step, Eel of Fortune, Titan Up, and O-Ku Rainbow rolls, and while they looked appealing, the flavors were not what I expected and ultimately unenjoyable. I also ordered the Machida drink, which I disliked after only a few sips and gave away.
Service was equally lacking. Our server, Justus J, did little beyond taking orders. He never asked if anyone wanted another drink, did not offer a birthday dessert, and provided nothing beyond a quick verbal “happy birthday” at the start of the experience and when dropping off the check. Instead, he attempted to upsell a dessert, which felt inappropriate given the situation.
After leaving, I returned to retrieve the receipt and saw multiple OpenTable reviews describing elaborate and thoughtful birthday experiences—custom menus, gifts from O-ku, and desserts. This made it clear that my experience was not only disappointing but inconsistent with how O-Ku treats other birthday guests. I spoke with the manager, Tiffany, who admitted that they typically reach out in advance for birthday reservations for the birthday menus but failed to do so for mine. While she offered a round of drinks and a dessert as a correction, the dessert should have happened during the actual reservation—not after the fact.
The only positive part of the night was the manager, Tiffany, and the bar staff, Jimmy and Thomas. They were attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. Thomas ensured I immediately had a lemon drop martini, and Jimmy brought out a matcha KitKat dessert with a candle, allowing me to make a birthday wish. Their effort was the sole reason this review is not one star.
Unfortunately, having to return inside to salvage what should have been a celebratory dinner disrupted the rest of my birthday plans. O-Ku failed to deliver a basic birthday experience, let alone the elevated one it promotes. I would not return, and if I ever did, it would only be for a lemon drop martini and the matcha KitKat—and only if Jimmy and Thomas were behind the bar.
… moreThe food was disappointing. I ordered the Tennessee Two Step, Eel of Fortune, Titan Up, and O-Ku Rainbow rolls, and while they looked appealing, the flavors were not what I expected and ultimately unenjoyable. I also ordered the Machida drink, which I disliked after only a few sips and gave away.
Service was equally lacking. Our server, Justus J, did little beyond taking orders. He never asked if anyone wanted another drink, did not offer a birthday dessert, and provided nothing beyond a quick verbal “happy birthday” at the start of the experience and when dropping off the check. Instead, he attempted to upsell a dessert, which felt inappropriate given the situation.
After leaving, I returned to retrieve the receipt and saw multiple OpenTable reviews describing elaborate and thoughtful birthday experiences—custom menus, gifts from O-ku, and desserts. This made it clear that my experience was not only disappointing but inconsistent with how O-Ku treats other birthday guests. I spoke with the manager, Tiffany, who admitted that they typically reach out in advance for birthday reservations for the birthday menus but failed to do so for mine. While she offered a round of drinks and a dessert as a correction, the dessert should have happened during the actual reservation—not after the fact.
The only positive part of the night was the manager, Tiffany, and the bar staff, Jimmy and Thomas. They were attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. Thomas ensured I immediately had a lemon drop martini, and Jimmy brought out a matcha KitKat dessert with a candle, allowing me to make a birthday wish. Their effort was the sole reason this review is not one star.
Unfortunately, having to return inside to salvage what should have been a celebratory dinner disrupted the rest of my birthday plans. O-Ku failed to deliver a basic birthday experience, let alone the elevated one it promotes. I would not return, and if I ever did, it would only be for a lemon drop martini and the matcha KitKat—and only if Jimmy and Thomas were behind the bar.