O-Ku

$$$
Open
yelp logo

(703)

Photos

463 King St
Charleston, SC 29403
O-Ku, a Japanese restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, is a triumph of execution and concept. The restaurant's menu is a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine, and it features fresh, seasonal ingredients that are prepared with care. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the flavors are both complex and delicate. Focused on incorporating authentically Japanese flavors into the fare, O-Ku’s menu is comprised of signature contemporary Japanese entrées and traditional sushi of the season reflecting the uniquely designed space. Guests can enjoy chef specialties including kurobuta pulled pork don-buri, braised short rib with shiso pesto, coconut curry, and hakozushi a box-style sushi. A wide variety of nigiri, sashimi and crudos are also available. The beverage program at O-Ku is a sophisticated blend of specialty cocktails, premium sake, bubbles, red and white wines and unique beer selections.
Fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese

Find related places

Reviews

yelp logo
4.0703 reviews
Photo of Alex M.
Alex M.
5/13/2025

I might be a little biased, but O-Ku is hands down my favorite sushi spot in Charleston. The fish is always super fresh, the rolls are creative without being over-the-top, and everything is just...

Photo of Alice L.
Alice L.
9/2/2025

Food: Excellent. Standouts were: spicy edamame, brussel sprouts, dumplings, fuego fiasco roll, the donuts for dessert!!! Service: Friendly, and a bit slow (disclaimer: we had a group of...

Photo of Bari T.
Bari T.
6/26/2025

This was a great experience from start to finish. Alexis made our first visit even more memorable. The food was outstanding. Appetizers, sushi and dessert, one item was better than the next. This...

Photo of Marina S.
Marina S.
6/2/2025

Awesome sushi place. The decor is very slick and modern. The service is excellent. I really liked the scallop crudo and the angry salmon roll

Photo of Kelsey C.
Kelsey C.
5/26/2025

I have nothing but good things to say about the O-Ku Charleston location! We started off with Espresso Martinis, Truffle Edamame, Annie's Dumplings-just incredible. The Kaarage Chicken and Snow...

Owner verified
See a problem?

You might also like

Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2025. All rights reserved.

Yext

Partial Data by Foursquare.