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O-KuA-

1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 · Japanese restaurant, Lounge bar, Sushi restaurant · H Street

Creative, scene-y sushi spot with excellent fish and happy hour value, but inconsistent service and occasional rice execution issues; best for dates and splurge-y nights if you time it right.

The verdict

O-Ku delivers solid A-grade performance through exceptional food quality highlighted by fresh fish and creative specialty rolls, paired with outstanding design and vibrant atmosphere that creates genuine date-night appeal. However, inconsistent rice texture and occasional service pacing issues prevent the higher execution needed for grade A territory, while mixed bartender experiences create reliability concerns that keep this competitive with the area's better neighborhood restaurants rather than among its finest.

One caveat: Rice texture can be inconsistent on busy nights; a few diners reported undercooked or mushy grains

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Opening Hours

Monday17:00–22:00 Tuesday17:00–22:00 Wednesday17:00–22:00 Thursday17:00–22:00 Friday17:00–22:00 Saturday17:00–22:00 Sunday17:00–22:00
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