O-Ku

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  Kat

  2 days ago
  5.0
  I went last night and it was a vibe . The waitress serving us Justina !!!!! Was amazing she gives 5 star service. I need her promoted immediately when I come back. I need to hear she is supervisor or something Also the head manager in that nice green jacket was not only doing her job but also I saw her giving guess what they needed and also helping her weight staff, which is a plus in my book if I wasn’t a nurse, I would love to work there. Maybe I’ll get a part-time gig at the bar lol. Not only that the food is delicious and the drinks are made with love. ! I’m glad I found this place from tiktok review . It deserves way more than 5 stars
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  Moka Frappe

  5 days ago
  5.0
  My experience at Oku was nothing short of incredible. We were fortunate enough to recieve an exclusive sneak peek of an omakase menu from the executive chef Billy Brannen and it was one of the more phenomenal omakase menus we've had the pleasure of experiencing. The portions were large but intentional, the flavors and freshness of the fish were an absolute standout, and the presentation itself of the dishes were something reminiscent of michelin omakases. Tampa has quite a small sushi scene and I fear Oku has secured itself a competitive and perhaps favorite spot thus far. I highly recommend looking out for their omakase launch and to visit Oku for an all-around outstanding dining experience. Shout-out to our servers David and Kimberly as well as the manager Angela. Their hospitality exceeded all of our expectations!
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  Tian L

  Sep 26, 2026
  5.0
  Came in last minute for 2 of us dinner on a Friday night. We called ahead and were told a wait but when we got there they accommodated us right away. I’ve been to 2 other locations and the service at Tampa O-Ku is outstanding. I cannot say better things about Kimberly! She was the sweetest server and was a true sushi lover so she was dependable and credible with recommendations! She even knew we would appreciate a dish that wasn’t even on the menu - and she was right! What a great experience we will be back and ask for Kimberly!
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  Cindy Dang

  Sep 18, 2026
  4.0
  Good variety & creativity 7:15rsvp on a Thursday, slow food delivery but they made it up in their hospitality, would say the first dish came to our table after 30 minutes? our cucumber salad dropped off about an hour in, they acknowledged it was late & comp’d it, a free dish was included, so I appreciate the effort to rectify the situation ❤️‍🔥 forgot to input some of our orders once we got home and realized (wasn’t charged) They say they import their fish from Japan. they have a good drink selections, Sugar & spice was our fav🌶️ Great ambience & interior design, bathroom smells like coconut paradise As a serious foodie, I give it 7.7 / 10 overall bc of our experience, 8.1/10 if everything went smooth I would come back again, somethings are overpriced for what they are. Their sushi flight was like 90$ Their rock shrimp, they use small nickel size shrimp, I would expect prawns or at least a size of a 50cent coin at a fine dining establishment. Interior design is amazing, but they should remove the tv from the bar or use it as an electronic screen saver, not watching cable tv IMO, loses its upscale touch for me. Highlights: yellow tail with truffle ponzu , crab fried rice, salmon carpaccio was good too —- Other food we ordered: The black magic was creative, almost like a lobster friend rice … & became a roll Otoro toast, i wish the toast itself taste better like how noble rice does it, it’s basically 50% of the dish so for $30 it should be the best toast of your life… Spicy tuna with crispy rice , Pork belly buns , chicken teriyaki were good, nothing special The rolls are decently price with creative flair, love all the torched flavor on certain rolls Denied our request to cut the sushi roll smaller/thinner , some rolls are so big to eat , like their SUPAIDA roll: fried crab + spicy tuna, overwhelming to eat in one bite, which you should be able to eat it one bite to taste all the flavors together, v thick layer of rice Think this place would be even better in a year, a lot of small tweaks to be done, rice to protein ratio, no toilet paper in bathroom stall, our candle went out half way in our dinner, if you choose to have it, upkeep it. these are very minor tweaks that i mention bc i do believe this place has potential to be one of the best sushi place in Tampa, its in prime real estate. Parking is fairly easy with a garage in the back & they will validate for free parking, otherwise it’s 5$ an hour Until then, for the fine dining sushi in Tampa that we’ve tried so far we think: noble rice, Sunda, then o-ku ? So it’s def worth trying at least once
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  Steve C

  Sep 16, 2026
  5.0
  An Absolutely Unforgettable Birthday Experience! I don't leave five-star reviews lightly, but O-Ku has completely redefined what exceptional hospitality looks like, and I'm still smiling thinking about it. I celebrated my birthday here, and from the moment we walked in, the entire team made it feel like the occasion of the year. Jeremey, the manager, went so far above and beyond that I genuinely don't know how to put it into words. He didn't just wish me a happy birthday, he made sure the entire evening was thoughtfully orchestrated around making me feel celebrated. And then came the surprise that truly floored me: a custom, creative birthday gift package that included a blender and other health-focused goodies. Who does that?! It was such a personal, unexpected touch that showed real care - not a generic "happy birthday" dessert with a candle, but something that told me they actually paid attention to who I am. That level of thoughtfulness is almost unheard of in a restaurant setting. Our server, Rachel, was phenomenal from start to finish. Warm, attentive, quick with recommendations, and just an absolute joy to have taking care of our table. She struck that perfect balance of being present exactly when we needed her and giving us space to enjoy the celebration. Service like hers is what turns a good meal into a great memory. Then there's the food, which was also perfect, so now I can't even be dramatic about one bad thing. The sushi and sashimi were so fresh and so good that I briefly forgot I was in Tampa and not, say, a quiet omakase counter in Tokyo run by a stoic 80-year-old sushi master who's been perfecting his knife skills since before I was born. Genuinely unfair how good it was. In summary: O-Ku Tampa gave me a personalized gift, a manager who should run for public office, a waitress with superhuman multitasking abilities, and sushi that made me question my life choices (why don't I eat here every week?). Ten stars. Would recommend to literally everyone, including my enemies, because I want them to feel joy too.

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