I came here for dinner and the place was packed. Our waiter was really nice and gave us some great recommendations. My sushi wasn't very memorable and I think I got the crunch roll with spicy tuna. What I absolutely loved was the salmon belly niguri Aburi style! I also had a scallop that way, but it paled in comparison. I still think about it and hope I can catch it on other sushi menus. I just wish you could self park here. They have complimentary valet, but if you don't carry cash, it's hard to not feel like a cheapskate when getting your car. read more

The sushi was amazing!! We order a shrimp tempura appetizer, but that was okay. Only cause I felt like the batter was a little to thick on the shrimp. We had an amazing service there. The place is more of a romantic setting. Which was a nice little vibe! The patio upstairs had a nice view of the city!! read more

O-Ku - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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We have been here three times already about 6 months apart. Have ordered almost most of the popular rolls, their lobster hand rolls, sugar and spice and many of the cocktails. I got to say this place is pretty bad. The rolls and sushi just do not compare to MF Sushi or Umi. I still think Atlanta gonna take a few years before they can match the sushi we get from New York. It took us almost 1 hour from sitting down to getting our food served. The smell of trash as you walk up the stairs to the roof really kills all appetite. The only good thing about this restaurant at least for ATL is the roof. read more

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The drinks were on point! the sushi was amazing as always! My only complaint was that I brought an out of town guest and we had to sit upstairs, on a cold rainy day. But the service was AMAZING and we had a fabulous time. Love this place! read more

O-Ku - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Excellent Sushi! 5 Stars for O-Ku Sushi in Atlanta. Amazing service and staff. Traveling for work and I get a craving for some good Sushi. YELP never lets me down. I make my way over to the West Side Ironworks area to try this Sushi restaurant. So glad I did. I sat at the Sushi Bar with the chefs and just enjoying my Sake. My server was Wilson and he did an outstanding job helping me make my decisions. He was awesome, patient and kind. The Sushi Chefs were wonderful. One In particular, gave me samples of a few favorites New the restaurant. It was all so good. I wanted to eat and eat. I will most certainly be back to dine at O-Ku again on my next visit. Forks up!! read more

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The ambiance and waitstaff is excellent. Five stars for that. The food was quite good as well but the portions are very small and the prices very high. Other than the value which I put around a 2 star or less the other factors elevate it to 4 stars. read more

Superb food and hospitality! I came to O-ku for a networking event and was able to try several delicious sushi roles. I will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu! FOOD Wow! The sushi here is amazing. My favorite was the Black Magic sushi roll! The ingredients used were fresh, and the flavors used in all of the roles I tried were fantastic. I doubt you will be disappointed with anything on the menu. AMBIANCE Check out the rooftop if you can when the weather is nice! It overlooks the city, and it's a perfect place to watch the sun set beautifully on the horizon. There is also a bar, lounge couches, and chic outdoor lighting. The rooftop is awesome! SERVICE Some places have great service and some places have exceptional service. O-ku blew me away with their hospitality by showing how on point their staff is as well as how dedicated they are to top notch customer service. OVERALL I can't recommend O-ku enough! They go above and beyond to not just provide great food and service but also to create a sense of family and build relationships. In the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, I'll be back!! read more

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This used to be our favorite sushi spot in Atlanta, however it has gotten so bad that I felt the need to leave a review. We came here for a date night tonight and the service was slow, and the sushi was not fresh. It wasn't busy at all, yet it took over 20 minutes before a sever even brought us water. The sushi rolls that were brought to us seemed days old. There is much better sushi in Atlanta. This was the last time we will be coming to O-Ku. Go down the street to Eight Sushi for a better experience. read more

Great food, service and location! We really enjoyed dining here on the rooftop bar areas.

Had Jade she provided great service!! We had so much fun I'll be back to sit in her section!!

Went for my boyfriends birthday and it was one of the best sushi restaurants we have been to! We are new atlanta and will definetly be back frequently. Service, food, ambiance 10/10! read more

This is definitely one of those more fancier sushi spots. I didn't realize until I had sat down. I got a sushi roll, and it only came with 6 pieces. You definitely have to order more than one thing on the menu because one is definitely not enough. Besides the food though, there is a rooftop sitting area and the view of the city is beautiful from there. Make sure to go during the summer though - during the winter, they have a clear tent up, but it's difficult to see through it at the skyline! read more

O-Ku - Dinner Black Widow Roll - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It was just okay. Service was very very slow. Food was good but I wasn't really blown away by anything. Definitely better sushi restaurants in Atlanta but overall a cool vibe. The black magic was definitely the best read more

It was my first time coming in to o ku. We loved it will definitely coming back. We finished all dishes so glad I found this place to celebrate our Chinese Valentine's Day ! read more

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Lets be very clear. No restaurant should be held responsible for the happiness and fulfillment of someones birthday.....and this place was great at that. Every single order we placed came out late, in fact there was so much time in between every order that we were both able to pretty much digest previous courses in contemplation of more. The server was quite lovely and personable. Im not entirely sure where the ball was dropped since it wasnt exactly packed. He made up for the long wait time of the several unpunctual orders with a salmon appetizer we didnt ask for. Honestly, it was kind....and unnecessary. I understand the offer was his "sorry" but i would have preferred his honesty instead....bc at this point, things were just weird and he was unable to serve comfortably due to knowing everything was late. All of our food eventually arrives, then the bill is offered to which my partner and I both make eye contact confused that he didnt even try to offer a birthday -anything- on top of that, the table next to us received birthday cocktails as we are paying our bill. The whole thing was laughable really, we wont be returning $240 dollars later read more

sexy ambiance, delicious food, good service - what's not to love! i've been here three times and each time leave thinking i need to come back more often. the most recent trip was for date night with husband and 6 month old son. we sat on the rooftop, which for now, has an excellent view of the midtown skyline, sadly, the new construction close by might start blocking that view though. we decided to order, the maguro tataki to start, the chef's sushi sashimi moriawase, a dragon roll, a beer, the shogun cocktail and the matcha chocolate tart. everything was perfection. my favorite two things out of the whole order were our starter and cocktail. the maguro tataki was spicy, vibrant and elegant, with cooling avocado. honestly, i wish we had ordered two portions of it it was that good. it was the perfect size to share and left you wanting more. the chef knows how to win your heart. and the cocktail was perfection for summer. light and refreshing with no hint of alcohol. everything else we ordered was truly delightful to eat. the whole evening we kept gushing over our food. and please, please order that chocolate tart for dessert! you'll dream about it later. service was good with rotating waitstaff ensuring our drinks were always full and we could order any time. the upstairs patio is more casual but intimate so definitely check it out. parking is valet only so be sure to grab a couple bucks for tip. i can't say this enough, if you like sushi, EAT HERE read more

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Great place for a fun night for sushi. Really enjoy it here every time I go. The food the vibe and the drinks, all good. Richard is the best, go and ask for him every time. I was sad I didn't get Richard the last time I was there and there was a mix-up. I gave it 3 stars just because I had a take out order and they gave me a the wrong food. I also had a dish I wanted boxed to take home since I don't like wasting food and that was also the wrong one. So basically, I got someone's half eaten food and a couple wrong rolls of sushi at my house. I could not even eat the rolls due to dietary restrictions so it upset me since I had to end up wasting the food. Tried calling and all they had to say was "oh that does not happen." read more

Get up and go now. The Wagyu itself is enough reason. Beef is literally butter and the best sushi item I've ever had. From anywhere. Ever. Everything we got was good, so there's no use in giving you specific recommendations. Everything is fantastic and the service is superb. read more

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I love O-Ku Sushi. Quality is great but the service is always less than great. If you're willing to be patient to get great food, definitely come here! read more

Great spot with some innovative sushi! The black magic roll isnt your typical sushi roll but super good. The toro spoons were tasty and their nigiri was very fresh. Knocked off a star because when we went the kitchen was backed up so it did take a while to get our food and it took a while for our waiter to inform us about this. I understand that it does happen sometimes tho and the staff was very nice about it. read more

Went to O-Ku for my birthday dinner, and it was perfect. Amazing menu options that definitely live up to their descriptions. The Rock Shrimp Tempura was incredible. Not pictured was the black magic, which I highly recommend. Great vibe inside and the rooftop is incredible. Can't wait for it to get warm to spend more time up there! read more

O-Ku - Rock Shrimp Tempura Kani Truffle - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great selection for happy hour half off rolls. At least 10 rolls ranging from $5-8 from 5-7pm on M, W, F. Super fast service and beautiful decor. read more

O-Ku - Crunch Shrimp Tempura & New Spider Roll - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

O-Ku is located in West Midtown, tucked away in the very back of the Westside Ironworks building along with Barcelona. Parking is extremely limited, however, there is complimentary valet directly in front of O-Ku. The restaurant is nice and spacious. Hostess is polite and inviting. I always make a reservation ahead of time on Opentable. If you are there during lunch or during happy hour (M-W 5pm-7pm) you may consider sitting upstairs on their rooftop patio. NoteThe stairwell to the patio is tucked away on the side of the restaurant. The patio is pretty spacious with quite a few small tables and even more lounge couches and tables. They have their own bar and menu, although the food is prepared in the main kitchen. Their are skyline views of Midtown Atlanta which are amazing on a clear day. The main downstairs seating area is dimly lit with upbeat background music, creating a wonderful ambiance. Their drink menus consist of beer, wine, cocktails, and a great selection of hot and cold sake. The Tozai Living Jewel sake is my personal favorite, not too dry or sweet. The cocktails are also quite wonderful, with the Sugar + Spice being a favorite of mine. Service is amazing; everyone is super attentive and helpful. There is always someone checking on our table to make sure we have everything we need. Their food menu is very extensive including plenty of sushi of course in addition to other wonderful starters and both fish and meat entrees. Let's begin with their starters. I highly recommend the Lobster Tamaki. These are three beautifully presented lobster hand rolls that taste even better than they look. Some other great selections are the Otoro spoons, Otoro tartare, and Hamachi carpaccio. The Otoro spoons are also beautifully presented on individual little spoons. They also had a great fried tofu dish that I guess they removed from the menu as I have been unable to find it. Their sushi rolls are absolutely amazing. You can try some out for half off during happy hour. The Marilyn Mon Roll left more to be desired but I absolutely love the Baja California and the Over the Rainbow. I can't wait to try some more of their rolls. Additionally, they have amazing nigiri and sashimi, with the Hamachi, Otoro, and Madai being my ultimate favorites. As if their menu couldn't get any better, they have these wonderful entrees. My boyfriend is not the biggest fan of sushi therefore we always pick an item from the hot entrees section to share. The favorite is definitely the Misoyaki, miso marinated black cod. It is perfectly marinated in a slightly sweet and savory miso sauce and then perfectly cooked and placed on a bed of glass noodles and spinach. Overall, this restaurant has impressed me over and over with their impeccable service and their even better food. It never disappoints. It is definitely on the pricier side so expect a hefty bill if having a whole meal. A dinner for two runs us around $150, including drinks. read more

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My favorite sushi spot! Every time I crave sushi/sashimi... I only come to O-Ku. Seriously. I love this place over Umi! Can you believe it?! I also enjoy the vibe here a lot more. Being able to see the menu without having to use my phone's flashlight is definitely a plus. Haha. Everyone is so friendly and service is always top notch. If you're down for nigiri... pick the chefs choice. He does not disappoint. You'll even get a few things that aren't on the menu. I believe you get around 21 pieces. My must haves: Hamachi Carpaccio Seared Kobe Otoro Spoons Fresh Wasabi Some other things my gf thought were good: Creme de la creme Black magic Scallop tradito Maguro Tataki We've enjoyed all the nigiri & sashimi we've ordered. Just go for it! :) Oh.. and def try some of them aburi style! Your server will def be able to help you make some choices on which fish to choose for aburi style. Oh.. let me not forget the favorited drink .. Sugar + Spice. The description was enticing as is... the drink blew me away. The combination of flavors are just pure genius. What a great balance. I'm not usually a cocktail type of woman... but I'd definitely order this again (ordered a couple on my last dinner). As for your sweet tooth: If you like mochi... order theirs! Always soft and fun to eat. If you're a chocolate lover... o.. m... goodness .. their chocolate coconut cake is sooo scrump-deli-umptious! Lol. read more

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We sat on the roof top to have a glass of wine and appetizers. Great city views they have and service was nice too. We tried couple of vegetarian appetizers and everything was delicious. My favorite was the Shishito peppers. Nice experience so far and I will definitely come back to try their sushi! read more

O-Ku - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Fabricio and Morgan as hands the best in the State service 100 out of 10 , food outstanding and the service is on another level of greatnes.

The beautiful rooftop really creates a lovely ambiance! I went here for the half price sushi happy hour. The crunch, baked spicy scallop, and kuro crustacean were awesome choices! This is definitely a new favorite sushi place :) read more

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I run a bar/restaurant and I would never dream of telling a customer that we're too busy to make a drink that is listed on our menu. Febreezio, the bar manager decided that he didn't feel like taking the time to heat hot sake so he had the server tell me that the bar is too busy and asked me to order a different drink. It showed that his needs were more important than his customers and that his time is more valuable than his customers. It totally ruined our experience. Nice place, good food, terrible management and customer service. Thank you Febreezio for making it very easy to never come back here again. read more

We went during happy hour, when the specialty rolls are 50% off. What a good deal! I don't know if I would want to pay full price for these rolls though since they are quite small. The New Spider roll was my favorite, followed by the Baja Cali. Overall, the sushi was good/mediocre. The location though- that's what makes this place unique. The ambiance allows for a great place to catch up with friends or for a cute little date :) My boyfriend and I were able to dine on the rooftop, which was very nice!! (The rooftop is first-come first serve, not a reservation-basis.) read more

O-Ku - Bottom to top: New Spider, Marilyn Monroe, Baja Cali - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I absolutely LOVE this cute little place. You will too. The service is amazing. The food is amazing! The VIEW,... let's talk about the VIEW!!!!!! just come!! read more

O-Ku - Here we are - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

On the pricy side, but worth it - one of my favorite sushi places I've ever been to. Everything on the menu is thought out so precisely. Loved the view - the seating upstairs though is a little awkward if youre trying to eat. They should make the tables higher or something? Service is okay Drinks are read more

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Literally the best sushi I've ever had! The fish is extremely fresh, all the rolls are amazing and the LOBSTER TEMAKI will blow your socks off. You have to try their habanero passion fruit cocktail, it comes with a sugar rim, it's delicious!! read more

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We made a reservation at O-Ku for our anniversary and were very pleased with the service, food and overall experience. We shared a bottle of wine, appetizer and a few rolls of sushi. I recommend the Otoro Spoons as an appetizer - they were SO DECADENT and a TOTAL FLAVOR BOMB! We also ordered the Baja California roll, Okurrr roll, and Mt Fuji roll. All of the sushi rolls were delicious in their own unique way. We will definitely be returning to O-Ku! read more

O-Ku - Otoro Spoons - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Honestly, I am so disappointed in my food and the service. We went for our 3 year anniversary dinner and it was supposed to be special. My roll was supposed to be semi warm because it had cooked lobster (black magic box) and it was COLD! Like pulled out of the fridge cold, and I sent it back and all they did was torch it (didn't even bother to make me another roll), and yet it didn't do anything but give my roll a torchy smoky flavor and my server just literally took it away from me and said "we will take it off from your bill, you can get something else", like NO, I wanted that roll and wanted it done right! She even said her manager would be the one bringing it out and did her manager come to me, NO! I've been to many many sushi restaurants ranging from $-$$$$$ in Atlanta and this is by far the worst experience I've ever had. No apology from the manager, I am appalled that they wouldn't even try to make it right by bringing me a new roll. They just took it away and torched it and then took it away again. If I could give this place a 0 stars I would. Disappointed and angry AND HUNGRY is an understatement. Update 12/2- I got food poisoning! NICE! Thanks O-Ku:) read more

O-Ku - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I went here in on a Saturday night for my birthday with two of my friends. Our server was Marsol (I think his name was). The whole night was perfect. We ordered a ton of food. The gyoza was amazing and is a must try. We also tried to rock shrimp tempura and edamame. I don't usually eat shrimp but I tried it and it was really good (a little kick but not too spicy). My friend got the tuna crunch roll which had a lot of flavor, another friend ordered the hibachi chicken dinner which was delicious, and I ordered the Follow the Yellow Brick Roll. It has very thin sliced lemon in it which I had never seen on a sushi menu! Then to end everything I ordered the molten chocolate cake. Usually I feel these are played out on restaurant menus. But this was sooo good! I would definitely go back again! The restaurant has high top tables, booths, and a rooftop. We didn't go upstairs, it was a little chilly that night. read more

Warning!! The cocktails taste like water! I am not sure what happened here but both cocktails we ordered had no hint of alcohol. Better off with beer or wine. Food was great. read more

Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and it couldn't have been better(: The atmosphere is great, it has a lounge-feel to it and the view is great if you're sitting at the second level. Amazing downtown atlanta skyline. The restaurant itself is a bit hard to find and there is only valet parking since the parking area is so limited. The service was great, our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us awesome recommendations. The food was good and very well presented. Our plates looked amazing. The salon tartare was so nice looking, I almost didn't want to eat itlol The sushi was great. We ordered the dragon and baja california roll and they were both fresh and delicious without overloading you with a mouthful of rice. The Yakiniku Wagyu, was amazing...which is good cause that little guy was expensiveO_o ahah I also ordered the Truffle Kakani, which was braised pork belly with shittake mushrooms and jidori egg all drizzled with a light truffle sauce. It was delicious but also seemed a bit simple for the price in my opinion. I mean, the presentation was awesome and it tasted good, but each ingredient in the dish itself is fairly simple (pork belly, mushrooms, egg) so it wasn't overly special. Overll, I would recommend this restaurant for date nights, girls' night, bro night or whichever night you feel like treating yourself(: read more

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The service is incredibly lovely and kind even though the food is just objectively not good. Miso soup so salty it was not edible, mackerel sashimi was a little frozen in the center still, rolls just overall mediocre and have had better at Whole Foods...crab sashimi tasted pretty off and had some bits of shell. Again, our server was so great though and took great care of us! read more

O-ku offers great rooftop views of the city and I'd imagine that this serves as a great date spot for people in the city. The restaurant offers only valet parking so I would keep that in mind. The inside decor seems romantic and the place is dimly lit overall (this is in regard to the inside, not the roof) Much of the fish was fresh and tasted wonderful. My only knock is that servers brought out some of the fattier/flavorful fish before the white fish that I had ordered. Be prepared to spend a pretty penny, the salmon belly is amazing also! read more

This is a very very good sushi place, and Chef Jackie Chang is the man! Definitely go to this place if you're a sushi fan and want high quality sushi but can't get a seat with Umi. Try to get an appointment with the master himself so he can work his magic. Chef Jackie Chang manages to balance umame, sweetness, salty, and even bitter cleanly into all his tastes so you feel full but not bloated in each clean and artfully designed dish Some fun facts: Chef Jackie Chang came from Umi and has over 15 years' experience with sushi culinary arts. He uses truffle oil as his magic ingredient in many dishes. And there's pufferfish fin sake if you ask. His wife is Japanese and he is Korean, and he makes lovely art with the sushi. Also the fish comes in Wednesdays, so food is the freshest from Thurs to Sunday. What to order: 1. Chef Jackie Chang does the Snappers and Tunas super well- I recommend it. The saba here has the sweet undeniable saba taste but not the fishy taste you will see in lower grade hong kong buffets. 2. The kobe beef is good- melts in your mouth with the perfect blend of cavier and truffle on top. 3. The oyster bathed in jellyfish and cavier is clean tasting and smooth and set in such a beautiful green leaf and sea salt setting 4. The blackened cod is cooked to perfection on miso and mirrin that has been marinated for 7 days. Perfectly flavored and unlike the cod sandwiches you have at other places, this cod is fatty and creamy. IT is paired with a blander version of Jap Chae or a glass noodle with spinach. Good pairing and very filling. 5. There's also white fish on tomato guacmole- it's kinda ceviche dish- the tomato guacamole is sweet as opposed to most ceviche which is often either too sour or too salty. this one nicely puts that sweetness of tomato in without being too overpowering 6. Seared Scallop- What's cool about this dish is that Jackie has paired vegetable purees in the corner for you to dip. The purees are sweet and mealy and very nicely blends with the tenderness and juiciness of his scallops so you get a nice sensation in your mouth- veggies add the umame that scallops don't have. Most places douse it in oils, cheese, and cream, but a vegetable puree is genius to complement. 7. Tuna tartare- again this is a magical dish because of that tartare sauce- it has a taste reminescent of nuttiness and sesame oil and soy sauce- a cleaner flavor no dought 8. Dessert- the caramel salted gelato with the apple spring rolls are a very very good ending to a good meal. Cold and yet creamy and yet refreshing b/c of the apples (made from granny smith), you want this over a chocolate in my opinion which can be too rich after a solid meal with this place 9. Sushi- Jackie makes them all well. I thought his tunas (bluefin from Mexico, Yellowfin, and chutoro) were his best, and he does the scallop and snappers super well. can't go wrong with anything he makes esp after he dips it in his special "Jackie chef sauce" Drink: Oh man, try the pufferfish fin sake if you can- it has a strong oceany taste sweet and alcohol and the amazing thing is that like an ocean wave, it clears up immeidately and is clean tasting. It is unlike any drink I've ever had. Service: Excellent hostess and great service read more

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