O-Ku – Japanese
O-Ku invites guests into a sleek, high-energy space where the meticulous art of Japanese cuisine is reimagined with a bold, contemporary pulse. Silken ribbons of salmon usuzukuri and zesty yellowtail carpaccio showcase the pristine freshness of the sea, while the kitchen balances these delicate flavors with the satisfying crunch of rock shrimp and the deep, umami-rich warmth of wild mushrooms. Every plate, from the jewel-like toro tartare to the golden-fried karaage, is a masterclass in texture and presentation, making each visit a vibrant celebration of modern Asian flavors.
1274, 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002-3870 +12028888790 https://www.o-kusushi.com/location/o-ku-washington-dc/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at O-Ku
Dairy-Free at O-Ku
O-Ku in Washington has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Edamame and Charred Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at O-Ku
O-Ku in Washington has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Charred Broccolini and Rock Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at O-Ku
O-Ku in Washington has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Wild Mushrooms and Ube Brownie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at O-Ku
O-Ku in Washington has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Tataki Roll, Cauliflower and Yuzu Fuego. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at O-Ku
O-Ku in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad and Rock Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at O-Ku
O-Ku in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad and Rock Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at O-Ku
O-Ku in Washington has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Edamame and Charred Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at O-Ku
O-Ku in Washington has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Wild Mushrooms and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at O-Ku
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna Tataki Roll | 16.1 g | 58.8 g |
| Mt. Fuji | 59.2 g | 45.8 g |
| Yuzu Fuego | 16.7 g | 42.6 g |
| Western Wagyu Roll | 15.5 g | 28.5 g |
| Harvest Roll | 23.3 g | 26.4 g |
| Hotate Crudo | 40.7 g | 25.8 g |
| Salmon Usuzukuri | 0 g | 25.4 g |
| Snow King | 16.8 g | 24.5 g |
| Short Rib | 80.9 g | 23.2 g |
| Surf & Turf Roll | 52.5 g | 21.1 g |
| Cauliflower | 22.3 g | 19.5 g |
| Spicy Salmon Roll | 11.5 g | 16.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Salmon Usuzukuri - $20: pickled wasabi stem, chives, black volcanic salt, truffle ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toro Tartare - $32: avocado, soy, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hotate Crudo - $19: scallop served with parsley oil, goose berries, raisin puree and glazed with grape ponzu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karashi Maguro - $22: tuna tataki, sweet miso mustard, apple salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Serrano Carpaccio - $20: ponzu, herb oil, yuzu oil, cherry radish, serrano, cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- O-Ku Crispy Rice - $20: Beef tartare, scallion, sesame, yuzu aioli, parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rock Shrimp - $17: spicy aioli, cilantro, sesame Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage Chicken - $16: yuzu aioli, togarashi, shredded cabbage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumpling Dim Sum - $15: crispy pork gyoza dumplings, black vinegar garlic soy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushrooms - $16: oniku tare, butter, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower - $16: gochujang glaze, crushed peanuts, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Broccolini - $15: yuzu olive oil, goma tare, crunchy garlic, chili oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Rolls
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $17: scallion, shiso, cucumber, spicy aioli, eel sauce, crunchy onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Salmon Roll - $17: scallion, shiso, cucumber, crunchy tempura, spicy aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harvest Roll - $16: fried sweet potato, avocado, cucumber, goat cheese mousse, sweet soy glaze, pickled ginger Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow King - $20: aburi salmon, miso truffle aioli, kani crab, avocado, cucumber, micro greens Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tataki Roll - $21: aburi tuna, avocado, tempura shrimp, sweet soy glaze, spicy aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mt. Fuji - $23: shrimp tempura, avocado, blue crab, sweet soy glaze, tempura flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuzu Fuego - $21: yellowtail sashimi, serrano pepper, yuzu su miso, spicy tuna, shiso, cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Roll - $23: sweet soy tare, torched wagyu beef, tempura shrimp, avocado, cilantro aioli, pickled wasabi, crunchy onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Western Wagyu Roll - $90: tempura fried lobster tail, avocado, negiyaki, aburi A5 wagyu, fresh grated wasabi, black garlic tare, fried garlic chips Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Yakisoba Noodles - $28: sriracha & goma base sauce, pork belly, scallion, sesame seeds, ramen noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib - $32: celery root purée, yuzu pickled fennel, tempura asparagus Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saikyo Salmon - $18: sake miso mirin marinade Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Kinoko - $38: lobster tail, wild mushrooms, compound butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Edamame - $6: Soybeans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $8: Seaweed Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $6: Miso, tofu, seaweed Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ube Brownie - $14: white chocolate sauce, ube coulis, coconut ice cream, masago crumble Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Sata Andagi - $13: Okinawan donuts, miso caramel, peanut sesame sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Yuzu Parfait - $17: yuzu cream, citrus marmalade, Madagascar vanilla gelato, strawberry Pocky Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Shogun - $13: gin, basil, agave nectar, lime
- Sapporo Lager - $8: Draft beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Yuzu Soda - $7: Non-alcoholic
Frequently Asked Questions about O-Ku
- Is O-Ku dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. O-Ku has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad, Edamame and Charred Broccolini.
- What can I eat at O-Ku on a dairy-free diet?
- Seaweed Salad, Edamame and Charred Broccolini carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does O-Ku have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seaweed Salad and Edamame.
- Is O-Ku gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at O-Ku?
- Tuna Tataki Roll, at roughly 58.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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