Menu
O-Ku, a Japanese seafood and sushi bar located in Charlotte, NC, offers a trendy and upscale dining experience with a wide range of menu options. Customers rave about the high-quality fish and flavorful dishes, especially during the half-priced sushi happy hour on Mondays and Wednesdays. The friendly and attentive staff, along with the refreshing cocktails and thoughtful service, make for a memorable dining experience. The menu includes a variety of specialty dishes and options for different budgets, such as the popular grilled shishito peppers. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or looking for an elevated dining experience, O-Ku has something for everyone. Don't miss out on their unique offerings like the crispy rice topped with tuna toro, Uni, and caviar, or the delicious spider roll. Enjoy a perfect blend of ambiance, service, and delectable cuisine at O-Ku.
Chef Specialties
Salmon Uzuzukiri
truffle ponzu, pickled wasabi stem, chive, black salt
Seaweed Salad
South End Tofu
chili paste, tomato confit, crushed peanuts
South End Shrimp
chili paste, tomato confit, crushed peanuts
Yellowtail Carpaccio
cilantro, serrano pepper, mango, ponzu
Duck Buns
duck confit, hoisin, arugula, pickled shallot
Blue Fin Carpaccio
savory mustard, black salt, ponzu, chive, fried onion
Edamame
Rainbow Roll
seafood wrapped, crab, cucumber, avocado, masago, shiso dust
Salmon And Lemon Roll
salmon wrapped, lemon, crab salad, avocado, cucumber
Red Dragon
tempura shrimp, avocado, spicy crab mix, eel sauce, crunch
Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll
spicy tuna, cucumber, crunch flakes, eel sauce
Dragon Roll
Tempura shrimp, avocado, eel, eel sauce.
Mermaid Roll
scallop, salmon, avocado, tempura fried, eel sauce, spicy aioli, scallions
Tempura Vegetable Roll
assorted tempura vegetables, eel sauce
Spider Roll
soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, torched salmon wrapped, spicy aioli, eel sauce, masago
California Roll
crab, avocado, cucumber, masago
Green Eggs & Hamachi Hako
box style sushi with spicy tuna, asparagus, wasabi tobiko, cilantro aioli
Hot & Heavy Roll
tuna wrapped, tempura lobster, cucumber, avocado, chive, masago, spicy aioli, eel sauce, sriracha
Makimono Rolled Sushi
Nigiri & Sashimi
Salmon O-ku Nigiri
truffle chive aioli, lemon zest, ikura
Scottish Salmon
Unagi
freshwater eel
Tuna O-Ku Nigiri
togarashi spice, umeboshi, shiso
Hamachi
yellowtail
Yellowtail O-ku Nigiri
serrano, thai basil pesto
A5 Wagyu O-ku Nigiri
seared, truffle oil, cilantro aioli, fried onion, chive
Cucumber Maki
Salmon Avocado Maki
Tuna Maki
Negitoro Maki
minced fatty tuna, scallions
Unagi Maki
freshwater eel
Negihama Maki
yellowtail, scallions
Traditional Maki
Hot Entrees
Chicken Teriyaki
seared chicken, mixed vegetables, steamed white rice, teriyaki sauce
Steamed Rice
Pickled Wasabi Stem
Sauteed Vegetables
Sides
Desserts
Sata Andagi
okinawan style fried donuts, seasonal accompaniments