O-Ku Atl

Walked into O-Ku on a Saturday evening and were able to get a table for two with no reservation, which was nice. After being seated, we waited about 10 minutes before our server came over. The first thing he told us was that he was “very busy” with the table of six behind us. That was pretty much the only other table he seemed to be taking care of, and it immediately made us feel like we weren’t a priority. Because of that, we decided to order everything at once: edamame, karaage chicken, and three sushi rolls. He told us he’d space the food out so the sushi would come after the appetizers. Then he disappeared. About 20 minutes later, he came back and told us he was just putting in the sushi order. Apparently it had never been entered when we originally ordered. The service for the rest of the meal was pretty much the same. The food was fine, but nothing that would make us want to come back. The chili oil edamame came out room temperature, which was odd. We ordered the Black Forest, Sake to Me Baby, and Baja California rolls. The latter two were probably the best of the three, but none were particularly memorable. Parking is valet only, and it’s not complimentary. Overall, the service was disappointing, the food was average, and having to pay for valet didn’t help. There are too many good sushi spots around Atlanta to spend another evening here

From the incredible menu to the thoughtful welcome dish, O-Ku truly does everything right. This restaurant delivers some of the best hospitality and food in all of Atlanta. The toro spoons were beautifully crafted and absolutely delicious, and the signature nigiri flight was unforgettable — every piece was rich in flavor and clearly made with care. The fish was incredibly fresh and buttery, and the grilled calamari was perfectly tender with a great char and a flavorful, tangy hot sauce. The standout drink of the night was the Japanese A5 Old Fashioned — smooth, balanced, and packed with depth. This was truly one of the best dining experiences of my life, and if you love sushi, O-Ku is an absolute must-visit.

I had a wonderful experience! The food was delicious, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Josh was an amazing server—friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. I visited for my birthday, and the staff went the extra mile by writing "Happy Birthday" on the menu, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. It really made the celebration feel special. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back!

Phenomenal. I spoke to Christy (Manager) about how in awe I was of our amazing experience. 3 friends and I came in to celebrate a birthday and as someone who has eaten at many atlanta staples, I see that this is something special. Not only was everything, and I mean everything delicious, the service was top-notch, attentive, personable, polite. I literally wanted to invite our servers Ruth and Arsemma to come eat with us. The Sampler crudo was the BEST crudo i’ve had in a. long time and I’m half fish so you can believe me when i say that. The menu is so tastefully made. Many places will have too much in a dish, but they reuse staple ingredients in different ways. This is the kind of place where I don’t mind adding things to the bill, because I know I had an experience not just a meal.