This is hands down one of my favorite places to go for sushi and yap. They have 1/2 off bottles of wine on Sundays and the best crispy rice in town. The service is fast, but you can tell they take their time crafting the sushi dishes. And they recently opened the outside upstairs patio area which is great when the weather is nice. read more

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Nice experience food was great and service was excellent . We all enjoyed it very much, thank you OKU

Good vibes, yummy food. We sat at the "bar" bar, a good relatively quiet place to talk (at least the night we were there.) They did have a sushi bar, but I don't think anyone was sitting there. But we had excellent service, quick yummy drinks, and sushi rolls came out pretty quick and the fish was super fresh and yummy. There were so many delicious sounding items on the menu, I was planning my return visit before we even ordered! Oh and they have gluten free soy sauce if you ask :) read more

O-Ku - Salmon Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Came here for Mother's Day and my kids are still talking about it weeks later. The service there and the ambience was just perfect. I was surprised that there were multiple tables with younger kids and that it was so kid friendly without being obnoxious or loud. We ordered a bunch of food that was all delicious. I highly recommend everything we ordered: Rock shrimp tempura Crispy rice Soft shell spider Baja California They also were really accommodating in making modifications to make certain options more kid friendly. My 5 yr old is still talking about the salmon filet. Only downside, the valet is horrible. Very awkward and terribly managed. This is a common issue for west side restaurants but it doesn't take away from how great the experience was. I will definitely be returning! read more

O-Ku has been on my radar for a while and I was happy to finally get to visit! It was a little hard to find because my GPS kept trying to take me to the Interlock, but it is located a little bit beyond there in the next plaza. $5 valet which I appreciated because parking stresses me out. I was seated promptly upon arrival because we had reservations. The environment was very beautiful and classy. They also have a heated rooftop, but we opted to eat downstairs. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to make recommendations for both of our first time trying sake. We ended up getting the Blossom of Peace which was sweet and reminiscent of a wine, super good and I would 100% order it again. Their menu is very unique which made it difficult to choose what to eat! I ended up getting the Marbled Forest and Soft Shell Crab roll. My companion ended up trying the Salmon Belly nigiri and a few others. The salmon belly was the stand out since it was ordered again and the only one I remembered :D. Both rolls were delicious and the fish was fresh and melting in your mouth. Each roll had its own flavor profile that I have never had anywhere else with one ingredient that really sets it apart. I can't wait to come back and try their happy hour. The only snag in the night was the car retrieval process at the valet, but I wouldn't attribute that to being a problem of the restaurant. read more

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I love love love love o-ku! We have one in DC and when I saw there was a location in ATL, it was a no brainer where to go with colleagues. Came for a work event and usually the gang wants steaks, boringgg! So some of us skipped and got sushi instead. Wow what an amazing meal!!! Can I tell you everything we had? Not really, sorry. Our waitress was superb and ordered things for us, based off of what we liked. Started with some chicken, nice! Edamame, can never go wrong. We even upgraded to the truffle one. Yum! And the sushi was unreal!!!! The quality is top notch. So fresh, so flavorful, so unique. I'm salivating just thinking about everything we had. The drinks were also so good! And our waitress recommended a bottle of Sake that would pair well with everything we were ordering. She really was fantastic! Made our experience that much better. I think there's a rooftop as well, which would a vibe! Check them out, you won't be disappointed. read more

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I got a rice dish and it was horrible. I can't believe I paid $20 for a poorly made version of veggie fried rice. It was wayyyy over cooked and just not a great flavor. Would not recommend. Service was poor. Atmosphere was nice though but that's about it. read more

O-Ku has one of the most ambient interiors of Japanese restaurants in the area- I loved it. Perfect for anything from date night to girls night. We were seated right away with a reservation and experienced friendly service. Unfortunately, I thought the food was underwhelming and overpriced. The miso soup was so salty that it was hard to finish. The lobster temaki were basically handrolls with cooked lobster and asparagus. The seaweed was impossible to bite through and the flavor combo was not it. We were recommended to try the box sushi as it was their specialty which was bland and mostly rice. The spider roll was the only decent item which I could have easily found else where. read more

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My son & i are huge sushi fans! We had a valentine date night last night & we both agreed that it was so fresh tasting & yummy! We loved the octopus roll & the tachi was our favorite! The dessert donuts were to die for!! Melted in your mouth after every bit/ caramel sauce was a perfect add on. We also received compliments milk chocolate hearts which was awesome & so good. Tiffany was our waitress & took great care of us! We were sure to take care of her at the end of the night! 10/10 recommend & will return back & be sure that we request Tiff again! Thanks so much for the awesome Valentine's Date night surprise & eatery. PS we would also like to recommend coming a tad bit earlier than your actual reservation time, as the valet was extremely backed up & took a while to take our vehicle! Valet also says complimentary but it is a $5 charge! Which is fine especially because they will make life easier by parking for you & dropping it back off at your convenience right infront of the door! :) read more

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Awesome! love it specially the Nigiri flight I am more of a Nigiri person, and they offer a good selection of signature Nigiri. It is lately my favorite spot. read more

Thanks yelpies for recommending this place. I was in the area and was looking for a small bite, a good vibe, but good food--this is your place. We were quickly seated, but at the sushi bar, no problem with that. The place was crowded!! I ordered The Sunset roll--gluten free and a zero proof mocktail I can not remember the name of. Both items were delicious, so much so I went back again and ordered the same thing but for take out the next night. I would definitely recommend this place but the area will be crowded so if you can help it, visit during non peak hours. read more

O-Ku - Sunset Roll - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Food and atmosphere was good but the service was amazing. Our server Dylan was very friendly and attentive to our table. He gave us some on the house dishes on the house. The Menu has changed since their renovation in January. The lobster and salmon temaki order now only comes with 1 in the order and not 2 for the same price like they used to. Aside from that, we ordered Rock Shrimp Tempura, Salmon Usuzukuri, Hamachi Carpaccio, salmon and sake misoyaki nigiri, the sunset roll, and the Baja California roll. Not really digging the new menu, but overall we will come back and ask for Dylan as our server again! read more

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First time here and I'll be back! SERVICE: 10/10 Felicia was our waitress and she was lovely. She took great care of us the entire time. I don't remember everything we had but it was all so good. FOOD: everything we had was 8.5-10 out of 10 DRINKS: strong (they aren't stingy with their pours) AESTHETIC: 10/10 clean, vibes, and aesthetically pleasing for sure. We took an uber but they do offer valet (im not sure of the price though) I definitely recommend this place. We didn't sit outside on the rooftop but i'll be back to experience that vibe. read more

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What a special place! The Sushi was so incredible, some of the best I've ever had! So fresh and delicious. Ling was our Server and she was fantastic. It was our first time visiting and she made us feel right at home and even gave us a sample of her favorite appetizer! The decor was perfect, and the music made the vibe so fun. Would definitely recommend you check them out! The specialty Nigiri was out of this world. read more

O-Ku - Forbidden Fruit Cocktail - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Raul was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, his attention to detail, warm personality, and deep knowledge of the menu made our experience unforgettable. He had excellent recommendations, ensured everything was perfect throughout the meal, and truly elevated our night. O-Ku is lucky to have someone like him on the team--we'll definitely be back and asking for Raul again! read more

I came to O-Ku for a birthday dinner with one of my friends in February 2022. We came here with a reservation. The restaurant was not busy at all, with a lot of tables open. It is a spacious restaurant and can probably fit a whole private event! They have valet parking behind the restaurant, but you can also choose to park in the Westside Ironworks garage down the road. Again, I forgot what exactly we ordered - but pictures are two of the rolls. We also got some sushi that we individually were interested in. I liked everything we ate, but I wouldn't say it's five-star quality. read more

O-Ku - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

We went here for our Valentines Day date to celebrate us and it was awesome! They had candles and rose petals on the dining tables to create the loving atmosphere. The food was great! We also had the love oolong tea, which was a nonalcoholic drink. That was sooooo good! Our server was awesome and very attentive too. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that is looking for great sushi. read more

O-Ku - Soft shell crab spider roll - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My husband and I went to O-Ku for my birthday, and it was a cute spot. I love trying new sushi places around Atlanta. We sat on the rooftop, which had a good vibe. The drinks could have been a bit stronger, and the food was a little pricey, but overall it was pretty good. Valet parking was only $5. I really liked that all the servers helped each table and worked as a team. read more

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Great fresh sushi! The menu has limited speciality rolls which is unfortunate because their rolls are delicious and fresh. read more

O-Ku - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It's always exciting to try something new for Date Night and this dimly lit restaurant did not disappoint. I was headed to a venue behind it but that location was closed for a private event but good thing this resturant valet was at the same location- a quick pivot and we were in. Not having reservations only left bar seating as our option which is a "win" for us as we love conversation at the bar and watching cocktail prep. But which bar? Sushi or cocktails?! This resturant had a bar that wrapped from the cocktails to the sushi area(I'm sure cool to watch too) but we selected the cocktails. The bar was very dim making reading the menu difficult without the phone flashlight. That is NOT sexy lol ... I disliked shining the flashlight at the bar but saw that I was not alone as a neighboring couple did the same. My drink, the Myiokia was wonderfully refreshing and I highly recommend it. Most of the drink are average in price for the area, although they are $1-3 more than most other locations. There is a $35 Old Fashioned, which surprisingly my husband did not try- he ordered a regular Old Fashioned stating the other price was too high for a drink. The food overall was well prepared, tasty( sooo many Sushi options!) I ate Miso Salmon which was made perfectly. I had a few disappointments which is why I rated 3 stars. 1) My tempura shrimp were soggy and when I told the waiter he stated "sometimes that happens when it sits awhile before its served" YUCK! No one wants to hear their food was sitting "awhile" and also Tempura should never be soggy. Nor was there any apology... And, 2) Either add more lighting or remove some items from the menu to enlarge the print. 3)Some portions are very small such as the Scallop Entre. I certainly will visit again and try a few more cocktails and Sushi! read more

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I was very excited to stop by at O-Ku. I had an elaborate spread during this visit and really got a chance to experience a lot of different dishes. First and foremost, the decor was really nice, I enjoyed the color palette that was used, from the different oaks to the lavender upholstery on the furniture there. The restaurant absolutely gave a Japanese vibe, I also love the huge mural they had as soon as you walk in. Our server was really amazing. He gave us a quick rundown of what the seasonal options were on the menu as well as gave his personal suggestions. During the meal, he even gave complimentary dishes! I wish I could remember his name and shout him out, but he was great. Finally, the food, wow this was some of the best sushi I've had in a while. I make it a point to try something new every time I go to a restaurant, I would hate to shrimp tempura myself to death every time, lol. My favorite dish was the "Mt. Fuji" roll as well as the "Crispy rice", but everything there was so good again, I was lucky to have a bunch of different items and please believe the pictures do not do them justice. Whenever you're in Atlanta, please take the time to go check it out! read more

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We came here for both a promotion and birthday celebration! We were taken care very well. The group was for about 7 people and I swear we were not trying to be late (but we got a late start lol. They don't normally have a large group like us, but here we were lol! The food was so good yummmmm. I had the Marbled Forest sushi with two sashimi: Smokey Hamachi and Sake Misoyaki. We also had mochi which was so-so. The doughnut though was so good!! Please also for the love of food get the Smoke and Mirrors drink. Me and my crew always order it when we come. Cheers! read more

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Bad wanna eat sushi give her enough to go shopping Revisiting @okuatlanta and still pleasantly impressed they have #HappyHour on Mondays and Wednesdays with apps and select sushi rolls for a discount (no HH drinks). SALMON USUZUKURI was my fav of the evening: the truffle really stands out in the ponzu and was deliciously buttery and refreshing; ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA was ok as it was a bit oily and not that crispy; DUMPLINGS: normal; MT.FUJI was delicious and a generous portion of seafood; TUNA CRUNCH was also great and was on the HH menu; HAMACHI CARPACCIO was expectedly fresh and light. Service was great and the bartender was knowledgeable and personable. Not sure why I am just now leaving a review as I have been coming for years. But it's still top notch! read more

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My friends and I came for happy hour and it is a LOVELY place in West Midtown. Food was excellent and the happy hour options are incredible. I believe happy hour was from 5-6:30. We sat on the rooftop upstairs and on a clear, sunny day it's the most beautiful setting. read more

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Date night loading and a real disappointment. I've heard that OKU run in the ranks with Eight Sushi and I was disappointed. Let me say this the service was amazing and we got there right at 5pm and sat on the roof top. Signature cocktails were on point and we started with pretty standard edmame and seaweed salad. ok we were on a roll and feeling optimistic....we ordered a couple of nigiri which was equally great amd theb we ordered sushi.....initially i was excited but honestly it tasted lime publix sushi, now dont get me wrong publix sushi is good in a pinch but at a hight end restautant no boo its not woeking for me. our check was $200+ with tip amd we walked away very disappointed and wished we had gone to Eight Sushi read more

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So I love the food here and I've been here before . I've also had great service but I came in today and the service was not the best . I'm in the service industry and so I don't get upset about a lot . But we were waiting for our apps for over 30 mins . While others that came in after us got there apps no problem. Mind you a table got the same crispy rice . Just kinda ruined my experience today . read more

A must try if you're in the area! Visited for the first time with my husband on a Saturday night for date night and what a great experience! There is a $5 valet service, which was simple enough but gets backed up during peak hours so be mindful if you have a reservation or time constraints. But cheap parking decks are available nearby as well. We had a a reservation, and we were seated immediately. The restaurant is stunning. Dark lighting with a welcoming vibe with comfy seating and inviting popular music playing. Our server Kara (I believe) was amazing. She was super helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable. Our cocktails were delicious. I got the Sugar and Spice while my husband got the Forbidden Fruit. For dinner, we had a couple of appetizers including the rock tempura shrimp and pork belly. Both were flavorful and memorable immediately. For sushi, we got the Mt Fuji and The Soft Shell Spider. The Soft Shell Spider won the night for both of us as its unique charred flavoring was spot on. Overall, I'll say this a place given the location, the ambience, and great menu, I'll be back! read more

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I'm a huge sushi fan and let me go ahead and say that you need to check out this spot! The ambience is divine and the costumer service is on point. We ordered a variety of dishes. I highly recommend the Hamachi Carpaccio & Salmon Usuzukuri. Mouth watering is an understatement. We didn't have room for dessert but did try a couple of the Cocktails. I ended up sticking with white wine after the Lychee Martinis. Great place for date night or girls night out. I would recommend to book a reservation ahead of time bc it books up pretty quick. Dress code is dressy, not a casual place. There is complimentary parking. An Atlanta must if your in the city! read more

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Food was fantastic, drinks were fantastic. Joe the manager greeted us to celebrate my girlfriend's birthdays we received customized menus including birthday wishes, an appetizer and a mochi for the occasion. Alycia our waitress was super helpful and her recommendations were spot on, love the Paper Crane cocktail and try the nigiri! Dining room got a bit loud but not overly so, just a lively night with a lot of people having a good time. Will definitely be back. Parking is in a nearby structure or $5 for valet. read more

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Ling was the best!! Can't wait to go back! Thank you for all the recommendations: the music was great too

Came here to celebrate my friends birthday! First of all West Midtown has a lot going on. I'm really glad that there is a sushi restaurant because we need some choices between everything and Barcelona! Anyway, I really like the vibe of the place. It does help in mentioning that the inside area and the rooftop are completely different vibes. The rooftop in my opinion is more casual, due to seats, feeling like patio wear. Inside is more plush and sultry for date night or celebrations with heels, but that's just my opinion! We really liked it here, had no idea there was a happy hour. Some of the appetizers and five of the sushi rolls are discounted during happy hour from 5 to 7 Monday to Friday. We ordered the shrimp appetizer along with the salmon and both were really yummy. We really enjoyed our sushi, it didn't blow my mind but it definitely a good option. Price point was affordable, for both of us it was less than $50 for the meal and we didn't order any drinks. The service was great, I wish I remembered our service name, but they were nice enough to queue us into the happy hour. Gave us suggestions, and really made my friend feel special as they arranged a glass of sorbet, and a candle for us to sing happy birthday to her. I'm giving this restaurant for stars instead of five because the sushi didn't really well me! If I do return, I'll have to try some of the things on the menu and change my mind possibly read more

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I had a really great experience at this restaurant, even more so with my waiter "Marcel", I threw a lot of questions at him as far as the best craft cocktails and the best items on the menu goes, and he was able to tell me each ingredient down to the type of salt goes into each dish and even the drinks. Also, he was very attentive and aware of how other sushi areas compared to this restaurant, which is rare. Marcel made our experience at this restaurant exceptionally better, I wish he worked here full time and I would request him every time, thank you Marcel! read more

Really enjoyed my meal, the staff, and how nice everyone was. The food was amazing and will be returning.

We celebrated my wife birthday her last August , towards the sunset and omg we were, I was so happy I selected this spot! Roof top available if you book ahead of time. It was hot but my wife lots the heat so there we were. The food and service was great and I'd highly recommend this place. read more

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Food was average at best. Ambience was decent but feels cheap and Vegas-y and service was horrible.

FOOD: Very good! I'm not a sushi connoisseur by any means -- I will eat Publix sushi if I'm really craving it -- but this was delicious. The presentation was lovely and the rolls were beautifully made. They weren't all the same size so I gave the bigger ones to the person I was with. SERVICE: Our waitress (whose name I forgot :( But she had dark, short hair and was short herself with a very sweet smile) was super helpful. She answered any questions about the menu we had. She came to refill our waters for us and stopped by with lime, cucumber, and water for it too. She has perfected the art of checking in on us without coming too often or too little. AMBIANCE: They played 2010 pop hits which was a little... surprising for a sushi spot. Nonetheless it still worked with the vibe. This place is a hot date night/celebration spot as I saw several people on a date or celebrating a birthday here. OVERALL: Very cool place. Only downside is that parking was $15.45 for 2 hours. Not really the restaurant's fault but validation for at least an hour would be nice. read more

O-Ku - Dinner Over the Rainbow Roll Dinner Baja California Roll Dinner New Spider Roll - Japanese Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Service was wonderful. Valet parking was easier for us on a cold winter day. We had otoro spoon and hamachi carpaccio for appetizer. They tasted fresh and just the right amount of saltiness to get your appetite awakened. We also had a variety of nigiri and the O-Kurr roll which all tasted fresh. Although, the rice to fish ratio could be better. For dessert, we had these Okinawan style donuts which were fluffy and egg-y dusted with peanut read more

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I have been to Oku twice got dinner during the weekend. Both times while my dining experience was amazing. L.. however, The consistency of the food was definitely not the same. Nestled in west side, the location of the restaurant is definitely in one of the most vibrant parts of the city. The restaurant itself is upscale with a classy decor. The cocktail menu is pretty great with several different choices all of which are spectacular. The food, however, is not memorable at all. Both the times I have ordered various appetizers and sushi rolls. Well, the appetizers were OK. The sushi rolls remained a disappointment- some overtly salty where you feel like you put a ball of salt in your mouth or just plain underseasoned. If the chef taste the food before, sending it out, it will save the customers from having this widely varying seasoning. The ambience is otherwise great. Staff attentive and very kind. Overall: if you must...come here for the ambience the food is a hit or miss. read more

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Really good sushi and knowledgeable and friendly wait staff. I had the crispy crab and salmon roll... really tasty. I swapped out a Black Magic roll with my friend and I LOVED that squid ink rice... sooo good. For apps we had the Karage tempura cauliflower and the shishito peppers. The Karage is delicious but it is very filling due to the large portion sizes. I would skip the Shishito, it was very bland, little flavor, they are over roasted causing them to taste puffy and limp... for $11 its absolutely not worth it. The restaurant has a dark lit romantic ambiance ... good for couples, friends, and small families (its a tight space). When you pull into the restaurant the space is shared by several restaurants so parking is limited. Valet is free because they only take tips, I used cash app and paid a $.50 surcharge on my $5 tip. I really enjoyed my night out at Oku and would love to come back to try more sushi. read more

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The restaurant was really nice! I had a birthday reservation for my friend and they had customized menus printed for her! The staff was super helpful. We loved the black magic roll and spider roll! The rock tempura shrimp was mediocre and soggy hence I would not recommend. The sake toro nigiri was fresh and solid. Otherwise a great experience! read more

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