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O-Ku - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

O-Ku - Charlotte

4.8
4.8
2399 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 82 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed 16:00–22:00 Tue, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (704) 594-1922
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Meghan Sturgeon: (980) 222-5756
  • Area
    Southend
  • Cross Street
    E. Tremont Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway
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What 2,399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Hot spot

  • Charlotte

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku in Charlotte offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Known for its fresh sushi and creative cocktails, the restaurant excels in personalized celebrations, often surprising guests with thoughtful gifts. The staff is attentive, making it a top choice for special occasions, as many guests "highly recommend" it.

2,399 Reviews
  1. RosaB

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience, Kayla was an incredible server! The food was amazing!!!

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  2. Stephanie

    Charlotte

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Outstanding food. Music was not to our liking and was a bit too loud. Cold draft coming from the doors as our table was right in front. But, overall AMAZING!
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review, Stephanie! While we know the loud vibey tunes aren't everyone's jam, we are super glad to know you found the food and service to be so fantastic. Apologies on the draft as well, I know that can certainly detract from the overall experience. Anyway, thanks again for visiting us and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  3. Tim

    Charlotte

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sashimi and sparkles was extremely disappointing. It took an hour before it was served and the quality and presentation was underwhelming.
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Tim - I am so sorry you found the specialty sashimi to be disappointing and sorrier yet to learn that there were delays in receiving your food. I can imagine the frustration you must be feeling after your visit, and I'd love an opportunity to make it up to you! If you're keen to give us another chance, I will personally book your next visit to ensure you receive the experience you deserve. Please feel welcome to reach out to me directly. At Your Service, Lauren Bachar General Manager

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  4. Neshamy

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I ordered the lobster fried rice, and when it was served there was not one piece of lobster to be found. I sent it back and they prepared me another lobster fried rice. The second attempt had lobster but while I was eating I found a red rubber band in my food. I sent the second lobster fried rice back and spoke to the manager. The manager was so embarrassed he decided to take care of the bill. He then sent us home with a new lobster fried rice. When we got home and opened the takeaway lobster fried rice , it of course had no lobster on it. We were celebrating our anniversary and this restaurant tried to make it right but fell short again. We were really excited to try this place but i do not know what is going on in the kitchen. Disaster after disaster occurred and we went home hungry. I never experienced this in my life. The manager ( I think his name was Will) tried to recover what was left of our anniversary dinner but the kitchen fell short again.
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Neshamy, As I have mentioned in our separate email communication, we are terribly sorry to learn about the culinary comedy of errors you suffered the other night at our restaurant. And we are more than prepared to make it right by you! I am thrilled to know that you're willing to give us another chance. We will iron out those details via email and I will look forward to your next visit so that we can truly knock it out of the park for you. At Your Service, Lauren Bachar General Manager

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  5. James

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good, wait staff was wonderful. Kitchen was a little slow. Great place to have dinner and then go for drinks elsewhere in south end.
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for taking time to leave us this lovely review, James! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot all around
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the five star review!

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  7. Julia

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience with exceptional service! I would definitely go back!
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded 7 days ago
    Glad to know you had such an exceptional time, Julia. We will look forward to seeing you again!

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  8. Phoebe

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food and service were amazing!!!! went for my birthday and couldn’t have asked to feel more special. they went above and beyond in every way. wonderful night had at o~ku
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on 8 December 2024
    Hey Phoebe! Thank you so much for taking time to leave us this thoughtful review. We love to celebrate with our guests and I am thrilled to know that you felt that we went above and beyond for you on your special day. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Katlyn

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always our evening at o-ku was lovley. We did a server guided omakase and it was amazing.
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on 7 December 2024
    Hey Katlyn! Tony and the O-krew had such a nice time making your evening fun and special for such an important 30th birthday - thank you for allowing us to showcase some of our best items! We look forward to celebrating with you again soon!

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  10. Jennifer

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were delicious. We tried the Lychee Martini, the Mandalorian and the Shogun. For our chief specialties we had the Sourhend shrimp. They were absolutely delicious. We had a few Nigiri options and sushi sushi rolls as well as the Lobster fried rice. Overall, I would definitely return here and recommend friends. The service was excellent and the food tasty!
    O-Ku - CharlotteResponded on 8 December 2024
    Hey Jennifer! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. We are so glad the food and drink were to your liking, and we appreciate your recommendation of us to friends! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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FAQs

O-Ku - Charlotte does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. O-Ku - Charlotte also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 594-1922.

O-Ku - Charlotte is rated 4.8 stars by 2399 OpenTable diners.

O-Ku - Charlotte 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
11:00 pm
Booked 82 times today

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Google Map for O-Ku - Charlotte

2000 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    E. Tremont Ave
  • Area
    Southend
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed 16:00–22:00 Tue, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway
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