O-Ku - Nashville

Name: O-Ku - Nashville
Address: 81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN, United States, 37208
Telephone: (629) 900-0021
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2105 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 68 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Tue 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
Phone number
(629) 900-0021
Website
https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-nashville/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwODQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Kevin Kobayashi

Location
81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208
Area
Germantown
Parking details
Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
Additional
Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Kung Pao CauliflowerUSD 18.00
tempura cauliflower tossed in firecracker sauce, crispy onion, scallion, peanuts
Tuna Tataki CrudoUSD 28.00
togarashi crusted tuna, mixed greens, pickled red onion, sesame vinaigrette, micro greens
Shishito Peppers USD 12.00
furikake aioli, radish
Hamachi CarpaccioUSD 22.00
yuzu miso, serrano, togarashi salt, chive
A-5 Wagyu PokeUSD 32.00
shallot, chive, salt & vinegar lotus chips
TebasakiUSD 20.00
Joyce Farms chicken wings, choice of: char siu BBQ, yuzu salt & vinegar
Poke Tuna TacosUSD 24.00
avocado, crispy shallot, sweet soy
O-Ku Rock ShrimpUSD 19.00
spicy aioli, chive, mixed greens Nashville hot style available
UsuzukuriUSD 24.00
thinly sliced Scottish salmon, black lava salt, wasabi stem, truffle ponzu
Black Magic **limited availability
squid ink rice, tempura lobster tail, spicy aioli, chive, pickled red onion

Hot Dish

Yakiniku Short RibUSD 32.00
slow braised short rib, cauliflower puree, charred broccolini, chili butter
Tokyo ChickenUSD 20.00
house-made teriyaki, chili butter, swiss chard
Lobster SpaghettiUSD 30.00
lobster, gouhujang cream sauce, pecorino, chive
Hamachi KamaUSD 26.00
kimchi sweet soy, pickled red onion, lemon

Robata - Yaki

TomorokoshiUSD 9.00
sweet corn, kewpie, togarashi, parmesan
Kamo-NegiUSD 14.00
cured duck breast, citron glaze, sesame
Candied Sticky RibsUSD 15.00
char siu glaze, sunomono
Surf and TurfUSD 40.00
1oz A5 wagyu, lobster tail, chile butter

Signature Makimono

PlayboyUSD 20.00
crab, CAB flank, asparagus, avocado, goat cheese mousse, herb aioli, truffle soy
- Add Wagyu Beef USD 15.00
NashvegasUSD 19.00
crab, goat cheese mousse, avocado, tempura, spicy tuna, sweet soy glaze, spicy aioli, chive
ShogunUSD 20.00
spicy tuna, yellowtail, cucumber, avocado, yuzu miso, serrano pepper
Titan UpUSD 20.00
lump crab, cucumber, tuna, avocado, yuzu kosho miso
Eel of FortuneUSD 20.00
eel, cucumber, salmon poke, sweet soy, house rayu
Green GoddessUSD 18.00
crispy sweet potato, cucumber, roasted red pepper, avocado, yuzu miso
Tennessee Two StepUSD 20.00
shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy tuna, salmon, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze, chive

Classic Makimono

CaliforniaUSD 12.00
crab, avocado, cucumber
O-Ku RainbowUSD 18.00
carb mix, avocado, cucumber, salmon, maguro tuna, hamachi
Spicy TunaUSD 12.00
tuna, sriracha, togarashi, chive, cucumber
Shrimp TempuraUSD 12.00
avocado, sweet soy, spicy aioli
O-Ku Philly USD 16.00
salmon, cucumber, goat cheese mousse

Tobanyaki

cook w/ your guests on a hot Japanese stone grill

A-5 Wagyu Beef
pickled wasabi, confit miso onion, sencha salt
- 2ozUSD 50.00
- 4ozUSD 100.00
Lobster Kinoko
lobster tail, fried oyster mushrooms, yuzu miso butter

O-Ku Nigiri

MaguroUSD 10.00
aka yuzu kosho, truffle ponzu
- 1 PieceUSD 9.00
HamachiUSD 9.00
lime zest, black lava salt
- 1 PieceUSD 8.00
SalmonUSD 9.00
oburi-style, charred lemon, ikura, citrus aioli
- 1 PieceUSD 6.00
UnagiUSD 9.00
soy glaze, shallot, chive
- 1 PieceUSD 7.00
O-ToroUSD 21.00
caviar, chive
- 1 PieceUSD 18.00
WagyuUSD 19.00
pickled wasabi, maldon salt, chive
- 1 PieceUSD 16.00
Hotate USD 11.00
charred lemon aioli, togarashi

Nigiri / Sashimi

Maguro
yellowfin tuna
- 2 PiecesUSD 8.00
O-Toro
fatty blue fin
- 2 PiecesUSD 20.00
Sake
scottish king salmon
- 2 PiecesUSD 7.00
Sake Harami
salmon belly
- 2 PiecesUSD 7.50
Hamachi
yellowtail
- 2 PiecesUSD 7.00
Hamachi Harami
yellowtail belly
- 2 PiecesUSD 7.50
Ikura
salmon roe
- 2 PiecesUSD 9.00
Uni
sea urchin
- 2 PiecesUSD 20.00
Hotate
scallop
- 2 PiecesUSD 10.00
Unagi
broiled eel
- 2 PiecesUSD 9.00
Tako
octopus
- 2 PiecesUSD 8.50
Wagyu Beef
A-5
- 2 PiecesUSD 18.00
Specialty Fish
- MP

What 2,105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

O-Ku Nashville offers an exceptional sushi experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The contemporary venue is perfect for special occasions, consistently impressing with fresh, innovative dishes and a delightful atmosphere. Despite occasional noise and service delays, many patrons rave about the personalized celebrations, making it a top dining choice in Nashville.

2,105 Reviews

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Savannah
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience. The service, food and atmosphere at O-Ku is top notch. We celebrated my dad’s 60th birthday and the way they catered to us was so intentional and thoughtful! Our waitress and the manager both were so kind and attentive and made our experience so special!
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O
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love the ambiance of this place. It doesn’t feel like it’s Nashville, it gives more of a New York - major big city vibe. The food & drinks were good. No complaints & I’ll definitely return!
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Hannah
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my birthday here and Michael went above and beyond with his recommendations and making my birthday so special! We could not recommend this spot enough!
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Jerry
VIP
Nashville
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servers and bartenders are very friendly and the food is always great.
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Karrie
VIP
Nashville
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a reservation for the four of us for Christmas Eve dinner. We had excellent sushi and amazing customer service! 🙌🍣❤️
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Ron
VIP
Nashville
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The appetizers and sushi were exceptional. The chocolate lava cake was average, half cold, half warm. I do recommend the restaurant, a unique experience in Germantown
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Andrew
VIP
Nashville
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an incredible place to dine! It’s tucked away deep in Germantown but well worth the find. If you get a chance, request Emma as your server. I always seek a restaurant that provides the culinary experience you can’t get at home…and O-Ku provides that experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was slow and food was ok and not worth the hype
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I apologize that the service and quality of the food on your recent visit have not lived up to your expectations. We value your feedback and the opportunity to improve. I truly hope we get a chance to win you back on a future visit so that we can make it up to you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly so I can help set up a reservation and make sure you are well taken care of! Elena Grayson Restaurant General Manager
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Shaterika
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at O-Ku was amazing. We came to celebrate my friend’s birthday and we all loved the food, service and ambiance We tried something from most parts of the menu and everything we had was flavorful and made perfectly including the cocktails and mock cocktails. Janna was our waitress and she provided incredible service. She was thoughtful, made great recommendations and checked in regularly. Everyone in our party can’t wait to go back!
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Edward
VIP
Nashville
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Salmon Belly, Tuna Belly, Fatty Tuna and Wagyu Sando were absolutely amazing! Our Server, Jenna is an absolute star! Great family dinner leading us into Christmas!
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FAQs

O-Ku - Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

O-Ku - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 2105 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 68 times today

Order delivery or takeout

81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Germantown
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Tue 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Kevin Kobayashi
Additional
Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-nashville/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwODQtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(629) 900-0021

O-Ku - Nashville

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Dining areas

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For The Table

Kung Pao CauliflowerUSD 18.00

Tuna Tataki CrudoUSD 28.00

Shishito Peppers USD 12.00

Hamachi CarpaccioUSD 22.00

A-5 Wagyu PokeUSD 32.00

TebasakiUSD 20.00

Poke Tuna TacosUSD 24.00

O-Ku Rock ShrimpUSD 19.00

UsuzukuriUSD 24.00

Black Magic **limited availability

Hot Dish

Yakiniku Short RibUSD 32.00

Tokyo ChickenUSD 20.00

Lobster SpaghettiUSD 30.00

Hamachi KamaUSD 26.00

Robata - Yaki

TomorokoshiUSD 9.00

Kamo-NegiUSD 14.00

Candied Sticky RibsUSD 15.00

Surf and TurfUSD 40.00

Signature Makimono

PlayboyUSD 20.00

NashvegasUSD 19.00

ShogunUSD 20.00

Titan UpUSD 20.00

Eel of FortuneUSD 20.00

Green GoddessUSD 18.00

Tennessee Two StepUSD 20.00

Classic Makimono

CaliforniaUSD 12.00

O-Ku RainbowUSD 18.00

Spicy TunaUSD 12.00

Shrimp TempuraUSD 12.00

O-Ku Philly USD 16.00

Tobanyaki

A-5 Wagyu Beef

Lobster Kinoko

O-Ku Nigiri

MaguroUSD 10.00

HamachiUSD 9.00

SalmonUSD 9.00

UnagiUSD 9.00

O-ToroUSD 21.00

WagyuUSD 19.00

Hotate USD 11.00

Nigiri / Sashimi

Maguro

O-Toro

Sake

Sake Harami

Hamachi

Hamachi Harami

Ikura

Uni

Hotate

Unagi

Tako

Wagyu Beef

Specialty Fish

Featured Items

OmakaseUSD 140.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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