O-Ku DC

O-Ku DC Located at Union Market, O-Ku offers modern Japanese cuisine: sushi & sashimi to robata-style dishes.
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O-Ku DC invites guests to explore rare and unique dining options –traditional sashimi and sushi, innovative Japanese specialties and wood-fired robata-style dishes from the Kitchen’s Binchotan grills. The fish and other ingredients are sourced from the highest-quality purveyors around the world and is committed to using sustainably sourced ingredients when possible.

O-Ku DC will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, May 26. We wish y...
05/25/2026

O-Ku DC will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, May 26. We wish you a safe and healthy holiday.

05/08/2026

Hallelujah, you found your table at O-Ku DC ✨🍣

Just a little mid week reminder of your sushi craving….•We can help you….•🍣 = ❤️
05/06/2026

Just a little mid week reminder of your sushi craving….
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We can help you….
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🍣 = ❤️

Sakura season, plated: madai crudo with blood orange, strawberry, fennel, kalamansi ponzu, mustard oil, and trout roe—br...
04/13/2026

Sakura season, plated: madai crudo with blood orange, strawberry, fennel, kalamansi ponzu, mustard oil, and trout roe—bright, delicate, unforgettable. Reserve your seat for this limited offering, available through April 19. 🌸✨

Employee spotlight 🌟 Noah was our first Employee of the Month of 2026! Noah is an all-star food runner, server assistant...
04/07/2026

Employee spotlight 🌟 Noah was our first Employee of the Month of 2026! Noah is an all-star food runner, server assistant and bar back. Although Noah joined the O-Ku DC team just last October, he has already made a big impact on the team with his hard work, and dedication to working collaboratively.

Noah is passionate about learning to bartend, and in his free time he plays keyboard and guitar in a band with a few other members of our back of house! 🎸🎹🎶 Next time you're in, if you see him behind the bar, or dropping off a dish to your table, be sure to say hi!

Happy Hour just got a little sweeter! Meet the Harvest Roll: sweet potato, avocado, cucumber, goat cheese mousse and pic...
04/02/2026

Happy Hour just got a little sweeter! Meet the Harvest Roll: sweet potato, avocado, cucumber, goat cheese mousse and pickled ginger — aka the perfect melt-in-your-mouth for vegetarian sushi lovers.

Join us Monday to Thursday from 5-7pm for Happy Hour, and enjoy special pricing on select sushi rolls and cocktail favorites

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The cherry blossoms might not be in full bloom yet, but sakura at O-Ku sure is... Join us for dinner from now until Apri...
03/26/2026

The cherry blossoms might not be in full bloom yet, but sakura at O-Ku sure is...

Join us for dinner from now until April 19 to try our limited-time sakura specials: the Sakura Spritz, Kizuna Negroni and Madai Crudo 🌸

Spring is here, and so is sakura season at O-Ku 🌸In Japan, sakura marks the fleeting phenomenon that is cherry blossom s...
03/23/2026

Spring is here, and so is sakura season at O-Ku 🌸

In Japan, sakura marks the fleeting phenomenon that is cherry blossom season -- a short window that reminds us to pause, and appreciate the beauty around us. Sakura is especially dear to us at O-Ku DC, as we marvel at the pink blooms that decorate the streets, and join the city's annual festivities to honor friendship and commemorate the cherry blossoms gifted to DC by Japan in 1912.

Join us as we celebrate one of our favorite traditions of the year with a special dish and cocktails inspired by the season, available through April 19:
Madai Crudo
Sakura Spritz
Kizuna Negroni

Reservations are available through the link in our bio; we can't wait to celebrate with you. ✨

03/15/2026

We had an incredible time celebrating at this year’s Pink Tie Party. 🌸

To honor the season, Chef crafted a delicate balance of decadence and bright spring flavors: a light rice crisp topped with rich Foie Gras mousse, fresh seasonal sashimi, yuzu dashi jelly, and a tart Sanshu berry finish.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to kick off cherry blossom season in DC! 🌸

Temaki: an iconic style of Japanese sushi, also known as a hand roll. Designed to be eaten with your hands, temaki offer...
03/14/2026

Temaki: an iconic style of Japanese sushi, also known as a hand roll. Designed to be eaten with your hands, temaki offers a more interactive and fun sushi experience for sushi lovers. Explore our temaki offerings, rolled with the highest quality ingredients (scallop temaki pictured) ✨

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Address

1274 5th Street NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+12028888790

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