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

2089 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

O-Ku - Nashville

4.8

$30 and under

Japanese

Germantown

Make a booking

2 people

17 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 84 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Lively

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 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

Featured in

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 2,089 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
4.4Value

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.

2,089 Reviews

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Tyler
E. Tennessee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
O-Ku is one of our favorite restaurants in Nashville. The food is excellent and the service is always top-notch. Highly recommend!
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Haley
Nashville
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our 3rd wedding anniversary and we had the best experience. They decorated our table and had champagne when we arrived . Our meal was amazing as usual . And then they gave us dessert on the house . 10/10 highly recommend. Get the wings ! And the sushi is wow .
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was a total vibe! Our waitress was super knowledgeable and sweet. Im not a sushi person but my girlfriend loved the NashVegas. She said the quality was the best she’s ever had. Noise from people’s conversations was a bit much, but not much you can do about that. I only wish the music was a tad bit louder to enjoy. Overall we’ll definitely be back!
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Rebecca
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Excellent food! We were so impressed by the appetizers we had (shishito peppers and tebasaki)… as well as the way our anniversary was noted by staff and on our menus! We love Ok-u and will be back!
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Ryan
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great 1st visit! Great food, service and Ambiance. Will absolutely be coming back often
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
Hi Ryan! Thank you so much for dining with us last night! We're so happy you had a great time. Cheers to many more awesome dinners together! Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager
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sam
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best place to bring anyone for any occasion
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
Hi Sam! Yay, we love celebrating special occasions with you. Thanks for the kind words and we can't wait to see you soon! Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager
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Teresa
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Met an old friend there and we were able to catch up with no noise issues. One of my favorite places and the parking is easy
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tammy
Nashville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, fun menu. Must go. One our best meals in Nashville in awhile.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
Tammy! I absolutely loved meeting you the other night. So happy we were able to make your birthday special. You deserve it! We can't wait to see you the next celebration (and hopefully before that). Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager
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Rachel
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time at O-Ku!!!! They customized a birthday menu for us and provided a complimentary cocktail for the birthday girl and appetizer for the table. Service was fantastic and every dish and drink we ordered was delicious. HIGHLY recommend!!
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
Hi Rachel! We loved celebrating with you all the other night. Thank you so much for your sweet words! We can't wait to see you soon whether it's for another special occasion or just a dinner out. You're awesome! Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager
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Craig
Nashville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great except it was freezing cold in the restaurant. We’ll certainly be back, but not on nights when it’s cold outside.
O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
Hi Craig! So happy you had an awesome time with us the other night. I'm sorry to hear that it was so cold in the restaurant. We will make sure it's extra cozy for you the next time you're in. Thanks so much for your feedback! Sara Sturm | Restaurant Manager
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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 2089 OpenTable diners.

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

O-Ku - Nashville

4.8

$30 and under

Japanese

Germantown

Make a booking

2 people

17 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 84 times today

Order delivery or takeout

81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Germantown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 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

O-Ku - Nashville

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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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

FAQs

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O-Ku - Nashville