O-Ku - Raleigh

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   Kevin

   New York City

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fish quality was lacking and not as fresh. Otoro spoons the fish was drowning in sauce that there was no flavor to the fish. All of the nigiri the rice was under seasoned with no acidity. This is where we really could tell the fish wasn’t as fresh. Disappointing as the ambiance is really nice, but for the most expensive sushi in the triangle — there are better places to go.
   

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   Judith

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, O-Ku offers an exceptional dining experience that blends modern sophistication with authentic Japanese flavors. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance sets the tone: warm lighting, sleek décor, and an inviting atmosphere perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. The menu is a standout, with a wide range of dishes that cater to both sushi aficionados and those new to Japanese cuisine. Our favorite go-to appetizer is the O-ku rock shrimp. The hot dish entrees are just as delicious as the sushi. This time around I had the pan seared salmon and my husband enjoyed the hanger steak. The drink menu is equally impressive, with an extensive selection of sake, craft cocktails, and wines. Loved the seasonal cocktail, Sugar & Spice and I also had a cucumber gimlet with gin. Service at O-Ku was impeccable. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and eager to offer thoughtful recommendations. Zach was spot on with recommending the dumplings! The pacing of the meal was perfect, allowing us to savor each course without feeling rushed. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a refined dining experience, O-Ku Raleigh delivers on all fronts. We're quite pleased with the value of the experience. Thank you, Emily and everyone!
   

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   Marie-Paule

   VIP

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful dining experience. Service and meal were 10/10.
   

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   Heidi

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience! Food was exceptional. Service was stellar! Ambience was lovely! Only outlier is cold draft coming from outside seating area hitting within restaurant.
   

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   mitch

   VIP

   Raleigh

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great location, awesome service, waitstaff was incredible, I’m a vegetarian and was able to around my food needs with our wonderful servicer. Felt like 5 star restaurant.
   

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   Regina

   VIP

   New York City

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and server were excellent however it took FOREVER for our food to arrive. The appetizers came rather quick but the main was was about a 45 min wait. Way too long for sushi.
   

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   Rick

   VIP

   Raleigh

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Christmas Eve at O-Ku was perfect. Austin was the best and all around top service in Raleigh.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   O-Ku offers an unforgettable dining experience! Highlights include the Tuna Crudo, O-Ku Rock Shrimp, and the heavenly Ube Butter Mochi Brownie with Vanilla Gelato. The cozy ambiance is perfect for date nights, and Jerry’s exceptional service made it extra special! Will be back!
   

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   Richard

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for anniversary dinner and was unbelievably fabulous experience ! Recommend O-Ku as a must do in Raleigh
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Our first visit to this restaurant and we will be back! We celebrated a birthday and were overwhelmed with the special touches the staff put into our visit without any request from us! Custom menus, birthday Prosecco for the table and a custom card signed by staff - even a custom glass for the birthday girl! It was an incredible evening and we could not have been happier with our restaurant choice! Our friends dining with us were also in awe of the efforts to make the night special. The food was amazing - we tried 4 appetizers and a variety of rolls with the black magic roll as the favorite. Thank you to everyone who made the night special for us - it will never be forgotten for our family and our guests!
    

    O-Ku - RaleighResponded on 19 December 2024

    Thank you for the kind words, it was so great celebrating with y'all!
    

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