O-Ku Menu – Nashville, TN

Type : Japanese restaurant

Location : Nashville, TN

O-Ku’s menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients.

Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku’s menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

Based on 599 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

O-Ku 37208

Address:
81 Van Buren St, Nashville, TN 37208

Phone: (629) 900-0021

Website:

Social Profile:

Hours

Sunday 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed

Holiday hours
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–10 PM
Saturday 5–10 PM

Menu

Dessert
French Press $4.00
Beverages
Prosecco, Jeio
Veneto, Italy NV
$11.00
Blanc De Blanc, Raventos I Blanc
Catalonia, Spain 2016
$59.00
Champagne, Gosset Brut Excellence
Champagne, France NV
$120.00
Brut Rose, Clara Vie Cremant De Limoux
Languedoc-Roussillon, France NV
$12.00
Brut Rose, Schramsberg
California 2016
$93.00
Two Cranes
Tokusei | Daiginjo | 24 oz
$17.00
Divine Droplets
Ginga Shizuku | Junmai Daiginjo l 24 oz
$150.00
Murai
Tokubetsu Honjozo | 24 oz
$10.00
Dragon God
Ryujin l Ginjo Nama Genshu l 24 oz
$12.00
Chrysanthemum Water
Kikusui | Junmai Ginjo l 24 oz
$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Merieau “Les Hexagonals”
Loire Valley, France 2017
$11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Delaporte Sancerre
Loire Valley, France 2017
$80.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Peregrine
Central Otago, New Zealand 2018
$75.00
Chenin Blanc, Radley & Finch
Western Cape, South Africa 2018
$9.00
Chenin Blanc, Domaine Bergerie Anjou Blanc
Loire Valley, France 2016
$50.00
Albarino, Ramon Bilbao
Rias Baixas, Spain 2017
$46.00
Gavi Di Gavi, Il Poggio
Piedmont, Italy 2015
$48.00
Pinot Gris, Kracher
Burgenland, Austria 2015
$60.00
Pinot Blanc, Elk Cove
Willamette Valley, OR 2017
$12.00
Chenin Blanc, Sauvion Vouvray
Loire Valley, France 2017
$44.00
Riesling, Leitz “Dragonstone”
Rheingau, Germany 2017
$12.00
Riesling (Dry), Domaine Loberger “Vielles Vignes”
Alsace, France 2016
$68.00
Rose, Floriography
Provence, France 2018
$10.00
Tarusake
Kiku-Masamune | Cedar Barrel | Tokubetsu Junmai | 24 oz
$8.00
The Panda
Miyozakura | Junmai l 6 oz
$14.00
Way Of The Warrior
Kizakura l Junmai Genshu l draft
$8.00
Chardonnay, Hahn “SLH”
Santa Lucia Highlands, CA 2016
$13.00
Chardonnay, Dutton Goldfield “Dutton Ranch”
Russian River Valley, CA 2016
$85.00
Chardonnay, Flowers
Sonoma Coast, CA 2016
$120.00
Silky Mild
Sho Chiku Bai | Nigori l 24 oz
$8.00
Dreamy Clouds
Rihaku l Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori | 10 oz
$16.00
Poochi Poochi
Suehiro l Sparkling Nigori | 10 oz
$32.00
Shogun
Japanese roku gin, lemon, agave, Thai basil
$11.00
Sugar & Spice
Habanero-Infused Picker’s Vodka or Goza Tequila passionfruit, lemon
$10.00
Onna Old Fashioned
Suntory Japanese whisky, shochu, rice syrup, sesame tincture
$12.00
Let’s Celebrate!
Ozeki sake peach jello shot with aperol
$12.00
Pinot Noir, Evolution By Sokol Blosser
Willamette Valley, OR 2017
$11.00
Pinot Noir, St Innocent “Freedom Hill Vineyard”
Willamette Valley, OR 2015
$85.00
Pinot Noir, Spy Valley Vineyards
Marlborough, New Zealand 2015
$79.00
Pinot Noir, Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara, CA 2017
$65.00
Pinot Noir, Failla “Keefer Ranch”
Russian River Valley, CA 2016
$110.00
Grenache / Graciano, Azul Y Garanza “Garciano”
Navarra, Spain 2017
$44.00
Gamay, Domiane Du Vissoux “Vieilles Vignes”
Burgundy, France 2016
$12.00
Mencia, Losada
Castilla y Leon, Spain 2015
$40.00
Cotes-Du-Rhone, Domaine De Servans
Rhone Valley, France 2015
$10.00
Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Domaine De Saje
Rhone Valley, France 2016
$96.00
Syrah, Holus Bolus
Sta Rita Hills, CA 2016
$75.00
A.A. Badenhorst “Secteurs
Swartland, South Africa 2016
$46.00
Tempranillo, Bodegas Lan “Reserva”
Rioja, Spain 2011
$14.00
Matcha Mule
Yuzu, matcha, ginger beer
$5.00
Spirited Away
Hibiscus, pineapple, passionfruit
$5.00
Lychee Lemonade
Lychee, lemon, bubbles
$5.00
Malbec, Ben Marco
Mendoza, Argentina 2016
$11.00
Malbec, Tikal “Amorio”
Mendoza, Argentina 2015
$74.00
Cabernet Blend, Mark Ryan “The Vincent”
Columbia Valley, WA 2017
$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, The Counselor
Alexander Valley, CA 2016
$80.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Miner “Emily’s Vineyard”
Napa Valley, CA 2016
$105.00
Sapporo Rice Lager
Japan | 4.9%
$6.00
Blackberry Farm Brewery
“Yallarhammer” American Pale Ale | TN | 5.2%
$7.00
Bearded Iris
“Homestyle IPA” | Nashville | 6%
$7.00
Kirin Ichiban
Japanese Rice Lager | 4.9%
$5.00
Wiseacre
“Tiny Bomb” Pilsner | Memphis | 5.4%
$6.00
Hitachino Nest Yuzu Lager
Japan | 5.5%
$7.00
Diskin
“Lil Blondie” Southern Cider | Nashville | 5.6%
$6.00
Dinner Menu
Chef’s Multi-Course Tasting Menu $140.00
Add Sake Pairing $50.00
A-5 Wagyu Beef $55.00
Wagyu Tartare
Pickled root vegetables, herb aioli, fried caper, truffle olive oil, confit egg yolk
$32.00
Tebasaki
Choice of Belle Meade and gochujang BBQ or glazed honey garlic, topped with chive and sesame seeds
$17.00
Poke TunaTacos
avocado, crispy shallot, sweet soy
$24.00
Oku Rock Shrimp
Spicy aioli, chive, mixed greens Nashville hot style available
$15.00
Kung Pao Cauliflower
Tempura cauliflower tossed in firecracker sauce, crispy onion, scallion, peanuts
$15.00
Usuzukuri
Sake, black lava salt, wasabi stem, truffle ponzu
$16.00
Tuna Tataki
bourbon togarashi crusted tuna, sesame vinaigrette, truffle soy
$25.00
Japchae
glass noodles, bell pepper, sweet onion, egg, scallion, sesame
$16.00
Hamachi Carpaccio
Yuzu miso, jalapeño, togarashi salt, citrus
$20.00
Chirashi Ichiban
Chef’s choice assorted sashimi over rice
$35.00
Black Magic
Squid ink rice, lobster, crispy shallot, spicy aioli, chive
$32.00
Playboy
Crab, wagyu beef, herb aioli, avocado, chive, goat cheese mousse, truffle soy glaze
$19.00
Nashvegas
Crab, goat cheese mousse, avocado, tempura, spicy salmon, sweet soy glaze, spicy aioli
$16.00
Predator
Shrimp tempura, unagi, avocado, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze, candied walnuts
$18.00
Green Goddess
Crispy sweet potato, cucumber, roasted red peppers, avocado, sweet miso
$15.00
Tennessee Two Step
Shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy tuna, salmon, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze, chive
$18.00
Tanuki
spicy salmon, mango, cucumber, avocado, walu, honey garlic, sesame
$18.00
Lo Pan
crab, salmon, cucumber, avocado, crispy rice, cilantro aoili
$16.00
Yama
suzuki, spicy tuna, shiso leaf, ponzu, micro greens
$17.00
Titan Up
tuna, shrimp tempura, avocado, mango, crispy rice, truffle soy glaze
$19.00
Tuna
strawberry, wasabi
$10.00
Hamachi
Yuzu miso, serrano, cilantro
$8.50
Salmon
Aburi-style, lemon zest, ikura, citrus aioli
$7.50
Unagi
Candy walnut crunch, spicy aioli, truffle-soy glaze
$7.00
Wagyu
seared foie gras, onion jam, chive, rosemary salt
$18.00
Suzuki
shiso, aka yuzu kosho, ponzu, chive
$9.00
Tomorokoshi
Sweet corn, Japanese aioli, togarashi, citrus butter
$8.00
Yakitori
Chicken, scallion, togarashi salt
$8.00
Lemongrass Sausage
ponzu mustard, spice vinegar
$9.00
Kamo-Negi
Five-spiced duck breast, scallion, plum BBQ
$14.00
Shishito Peppers
flake salt, citrus
$8.00
C.A.B. Tenderloin
ginger soy reduction, shiso chimichurri
$16.00
Tokyo Chicken Donburi
House-made teriyaki, seasonal vegetables, steamed rice
$20.00
C.A.B. Yakiniku Beef
sweet onion, japanese mushrooms, fragrant rice, fresno chili, scallion
$28.00
Japanese Mushroom Farro Risotto
Wild Japanese mushrooms, truffle Parmigiano, arugula
$22.00
Maguro
Red tuna
$10.00
O-Toro
Fatty blue fin
$22.00
Sake
Scottish king salmon
$8.00
Sake Harami
Salmon belly
$9.00
Wagyu Beef $20.00
Hamachi
Yellowtail
$8.00
Hamachi Harami
Yellowtail belly
$9.00
Ikura
Salmon Roe
$9.00
Uni
Sea urchin
$24.00
Hotate
Scallop
$11.00
Walu
Escolar
$8.00
Unagi
Broiled eel
$9.00
Tako
Octopus
$7.00
Edamame $5.00
Miso Soup
Tofu, scallion, seaweed
$5.00
Asian Mixed Greens
Asian pear, radish, candied walnut, seasonal garnishes, sesame dressing
$12.00
Seaweed Salad $7.00
House-Made Sunomono
Tosazu vinaigrette, radish
$6.00
California
Crab, avocado, cucumber
$12.00
Spider
Soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze
$13.00
Spicy Tuna
Spicy tuna, cucumber
$11.00
Shrimp Tempura
Tempura shrimp, avocado, spicy aioli, sweet soy glaze
$11.00

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Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Grace Bauer
Such a beautiful restaurant and our server was so knowledgeable about the entire menu! Cocktails were delicious, can’t skip on the rock shrimp or the Tennessee Two Step roll. Could’ve gone without the chicken skewer, very small and not a ton of flavor. Will definitely come back for another roll!

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Alexander
Pretty good sushi place makes good cocktails too. The rolls were well balanced. The sushi rice was little bit peculiar in that it was not as sticky and seemed little dry, but this may be a style of rice that I am not used to. I got this rice vodka daiquiri like drink with 3 different types of flowers which was a nice layer of complexity. Service was fantastic! The rolls came out a little slow like 45min but the place was pretty busy. The ambiance was nice, but was a little loud because there was nothing to absorb the sound. Overall a nice sushi place!

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Joshua Angley
Great sushi! We family styled 5 different rolls and they all where amazing, fresh, crisp, lots of flavor profiles. Definitely one of the best in Nashville. Great atmosphere, our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. A+!

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Xin Huang
Fantastic place for sushi. The service was phenomenal. We did the Omakase sushi with the sake pairing and everything was perfect. Sushi tasted very fresh and was well presented. Restaurant is beautifully decorated, great atmosphere

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Raffat Ahmad
Pretty good sushi spot with a lot of flavor. Got the cauliflower, sashimi, and a few rolls that were spicy and crunch. The edamame had a truffle oil- couldn’t resist. Everything we ordered was tasty. I couldn’t stop eating. Great ambiance and good service. A must try !

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Abby Aguirre
All the food was very delicious. The space is loud and crowded so bear that in mind about ambiance. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. Knocking down a star because we went for our anniversary and made a reservation note and didn’t have any acknowledgement of it, which would’ve been nice. Felt like any other date night which was a little disappointing. Would’ve picked a different anniversary spot but would make a good standard date night

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Jeremy
Can’t say enough good things about OKu. Entire staff are just amazing. Friendly, kind, always helpful. You won’t find fresher, better sushi anywhere in Nash. We requested a table we prefer to sit at and it was unavailable due to a large group, and they brought us complimentary salmon sashimi. No other place I’ve been to would even give you the time of day if you asked for a table you liked, let alone give you an amazing dish for free if they couldn’t secure it for you. Been many times, and will take everyone here when they visit.

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Camin Cohen
Beautiful place!!

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Jamey Armstrong
From the time you walk in the door to the time you leave, the staff is checking on you all the way from the server up to the managers. Customer Service is top notch there, and the food is amazing! By far, some of, if not the best, sushi to be found in Nashville!!

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Valentina Enache
Delicious sushi, tasty miso soup. We stayed at the bar because we didn’t have a reservation. I strongly recommend a reservation even if you go on a Thursday night. The bartender was very nice and walked us through the menu. Somone came and offers us some shrimps for free. Too bad I don’t remember the name of the dish. And why there are so many young and beautiful people In Nashville? it seems that the city is young and vibrant. Can’t wait to go back to Florida and feel young again.

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