Welcome to O-Ku Nashville
O-Ku Nashville, located at 81 Van Buren St, is a vibrant dining destination known for its exceptional sushi and outstanding service. The ambience is warm and welcoming, making it perfect for special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays. Guests rave about dishes such as the cauliflower and tuna taco appetizer, as well as the mouthwatering Tennessee Two Step roll and the unique playboy sushi topped with wagyu. The attentive staff, exemplified by servers like Gregg and Bella, consistently elevate the dining experience, ensuring every visit feels memorable. O-Ku Nashville truly embraces the essence of hospitality and culinary excellence.
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81 Van Buren St, Nashville, TN 37208, United States81 Van Buren St, Nashville, TN 37208, United States Hotline: +1 629-900-0021
Nestled in the heart of Nashville at 81 Van Buren St, O-Ku Nashville serves as a culinary beacon for sushi lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and impeccable service, this gem has quickly established itself as a must-visit dining destination in Music City. O-Ku, which translates to "big mouth" in Japanese, perfectly embodies its philosophy of offering bold flavors and unique dining experiences.
From the moment you step inside, the ambiance envelops you—a seamless blend of modern elegance and warm hospitality. Guests consistently rave about the attentive service, highlighting staff members like Gregg, Bella, Nicholas, and Michael, who go above and beyond to ensure your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional. The camaraderie among the team fosters a welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit feel special.
The menu is a carefully curated selection of both classic and innovative sushi dishes. Standouts include the delightful cauliflower and tuna taco appetizer, a harmonious flavor duo that showcases O-Ku's adventurous culinary spirit. Sushi aficionados will revel in the Tennessee Two Step roll, a crowd favorite that never fails to impress. For those looking to elevate their experience, the Playboy roll, with the added luxury of wagyu on top, serves as a testament to the restaurant's commitment to quality and creativity.
In addition to exceptional food, O-Ku Nashville places great emphasis on celebrating special moments. From custom menus for birthday celebrations to thoughtful gestures like complimentary dessert, diners feel cherished and appreciated. It's no surprise that patrons like Dan, who chose O-Ku for his son's 21st birthday, leave with lasting memories and a desire to return.
If you're in Nashville and seeking a culinary journey that excites the palate and warms the heart, look no further than O-Ku Nashville. Whether it's a romantic date night or a lively celebration with friends, this restaurant promises an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you eager to return.
For reservations or inquiries, reach out at +1 629-900-0021. Discover for yourself why O-Ku Nashville is not just a restaurant, but a cherished dining experience.
Came to O-Ku for my 3 year anniversary with my partner. Was hands down the best experience I have ever had in any restaurant, let alone Nashville. Our service from everybody was phenomenal, our waiter, Gregg, was absolutely amazing. So hospitable and truly cared about what me and my partner were celebrating. Gregg made sure that we were always doing well and single handedly made this such a perfect experience. The food was perfect too, especially the cauliflower and tuna taco appetizer. The Tennessee Two Step roll was also delicious. I will be recommending this spot to everybody I know, and will tell them to go to Gregg and give him the biggest tip. Thank you O-Ku for delivering such a unique and tasteful experience, and I hope you give Gregg a huge raise for being perfect.
We went tonight to celebrate my husband’s birthday and our waitress Bella was amazing! She was patient with us with our many questions and went above and beyond with service. Everything was very delicious!
My fiance surprised me with dinner reservations at O-Ku for our anniversary. I love sushi, and have eaten it a lot. This was some of the best sushi we’ve ever had! The playboy was delicious (add the waygu on top) and we also really loved the Nashvegas. Our server Nicholas was amazing and took great care of us and was very friendly and attentive. He even took care of our appetizers we ordered as a gift to us, and we made sure to take care of him as well. Thank you Nicholas! We will definitely be back.
O-Ku was an excellent experience! I went there for a date night and the atmosphere was fantastic. The food was great and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable about everything. Highly recommend
This last Sunday December 1st was our first visit, I'm not much of a sushi guy but my son wanted to go here for his 21st birthday. It was fantastic, from the food, to the environment and our server Michael was kind, attentive and did everything to make my son feel special for his 21st. They printed a custom menu that said " Happy 21st Birthday" across the top. Was unexpected! They gave him a flight of cocktails to try and gave dessert for the whole table as part of his Omakase, including an eclair that he absolutely loved. My son wanted the Omakase with the sake pairing, The experience was special and memorable which is all I wanted for him. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Listen. I love food. I’ve been to so many restaurants. Vacations for me are usually focused on food/ restaurants. THIS PLACE KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF!! What a hidden gem. ...
This was our second visit in two months. We love the atmosphere! The sushi is delishious, and so fresh. The service is impeccable, with our servers recommending their favorites. We will be back!
Can not recommend this place enough. We are visiting and only staying in Nashville for about 2 days so you can imagine how hard it was to pick one option for date night out of the thousands and I couldn’t be happier with the decision to dine at O-Ku. The process of reserving a table was easy, pretty much every time was available. Sarah reached out to confirm our reservation which immediately stuck out before even coming in that they care about . From there Nicholas took amazing care of us giving us plenty of time to look over the menu and answering ANY question we had being first-time diners, all in all just a great guy from the service to the personable aspect. Food was top notch, I now get to brag to all my friends back home that my favorite sushi roll is “The Tennessee Two-Step” haha. Perfect date night atmosphere; it has that ‘dark’ and ‘’moody’ atmosphere that’s perfect to feel relaxed and comfortable in. If you have a free hour/hour and half you need to stop by, you’d be disappointed you didn’t.