Best sushi In Greenville if not the entire 100 mile area. Amazing to see the south begin to understand that sushi is sashi and nigiri not fried shrimp tempura with mayo sauce....(though they have that roll for the faint of heart). Top 10 fav sushi places in the world.
Andres
Amazing! My girlfriend absolutely loved it. The waiter was incredibly attentive and friendly, and the decoration was stunning and perfectly set the mood. Everything came together beautifully, making it a truly unforgettable experience. I'm so glad we chose this place! Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a special night out.
Jerry
This was our first time dining at O-Ku. The menu was diverse, the food was excellent, and Sami took care of us like old friends. We will be back.
David
Excellent choice for sushi and Japanese cuisine. Great food and service. Not much of a wine selection.
Andie Johnson
I reserved Oku for my birthday and they were able to accommodate for a large party. Service was wonderful, food was fantastic and they gave me a gift and birthday card signed by the staff. It was a stellar experience and I will be back and back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Yarbrough
Went to O-Ku in Greenville to celebrate my birthday and had a great overall experience. We made our reservation about a month in advance, and while we did end up waiting around 20 minutes past our reservation time to be seated due to the previous table lingering, the way the staff handled it really stood out.
The manager was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely apologetic. He brought us complimentary champagne and a free appetizer, which was a really thoughtful touch and completely turned the situation around. It felt like they truly cared about making the night special.
Once seated, everything was fantastic — the food, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. Delays can happen anywhere, but how O-Ku handled it showed professionalism and great hospitality. Would absolutely come back and still highly recommend, especially for special occasions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy Horne
Excellent service and the sushi was fresh and flavorful. We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
S L
This was a wonderful meal! Our server Tim was helpful and polite and the food was just delicious. We loved the crispy rice. Portions are big but prices are also high, so you may need to order less than you think. This is an upscale place and reservations are recommended. We felt super welcome and really loved the fresh fish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ralph Scognamiglio
We visit O-Ku in Charleston, SC regularly. We were in Greenville and made reservations while we were in town. John Zuffoletti the General Manager greeted my Wife and I as soon as we walked in the door and continued to check with us throughout our meal. He made us feel at home right away. Our Server, Anita came over to introduce herself and was very welcoming as well. Her suggestions were spot on. She was very Professional and engaging.
I highly recommend O-ku as well as all the other Indigo Road Group restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vera Bratnichenko
Visited with a large group during restaurant week. The restaurant was packed, which clearly shows it’s popular, and service was genuinely excellent—our server and the manager were attentive, friendly, and handled a big party smoothly.
The menu leans upscale, with prices higher than most sushi spots, and while portions were small-plate style, the quality didn’t always match the cost. Several dishes felt underseasoned or inconsistently cooked, including scallops and shrimp that were undercooked. Some of the more traditional or “authentic” sushi offerings also didn’t quite meet expectations compared to similar dishes I’ve had elsewhere. The regular sushi rolls were solid, though.
They do have a very extensive alcohol menu. Our group wasn’t drinking, but I did try one of their non-alcoholic drink options, which was fine—nothing standout, but decent.
With tip included, most people spent around $50–$75 per person (and it would have been closer to $75–$100 if appetizers were fully split). Even then, many of us left not feeling very full. I was excited to try some of the more authentic dishes, and that’s where it fell short for me. Overall, great service and atmosphere, but the food quality didn’t fully justify the price point.
My bf and I went here for our anniversary. We were both asked if we had allergies. I do. To anything dairy. After we ordered. The main manager came up to our table to let us know. One of the dishes ordered, had dairy in a product that was already made. I verified I had pills with me, just in case if I had any reactions. My bf ordered the Chicken Teriyaki, I had ordered: Bao Buns and The G.O.A.T(out of the Specialty Sushi Rolls).
We both think that the chicken Teriyaki was way little food for the price. The sushi was okay. The goat cheese was barely noticeable. The Bao Buns was my favorite. The Buns has the dairy in it. The sauce was put on the s I de because it was mentioned it would be spicy. And im not good with spicy foods. Im glad it was put on the side, because I would of not been able to enjoy the Bao Buns if the sauce was on or in the dish. The duck meat in the Buns was amazingly good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mike M
Went here for a late dinner. Food was good! Service was very good. Nice place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cat Fu
Had omakase there for first time even though I have been there countless of times. It is my favorite local sushi restaurant. I live right down the street so it is easy to go there. I love going there alone and as soon as they open so it isn’t so busy and loud. The server was attentive and asked if I had questions. I got the corner seat at the sushi bar. I was impressed by the size of the omakase dishes.. one course was 6 nigiri, not just one nigiri like my experience at other restaurants when I do omakase! By the time I got to the milk bread with crab on top, I was full. The second to last course was a whole crispy fish. Very good but I had trouble finishing it being so full already. Then it was dessert which were many yummy donuts and mochi. I was not hungry the next day. I got a large variety of cold raw fish dishes and oyster even. There was also my favorite otoro tuna, and wagyu scallop other raw and cooked nigiri. I definitely will be doing omakase again there!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Rainbow Roll Left, Salmon Usuzukuri, Reedy River, Rock Shrimp, Wagyu Toast, Oyster Mushrooms, Assortment of Nigiri, Tuna Crunch Roll
traci hamilton
I celebrated a birthday at O-Ku! John was exceptional at accommodating the number of guests and time. The staff and manager the evening of were AMAZING! I will definitely recommend and put it on my go to dining list in downtown Greenville. They go above & beyond! Thank you for making my birthday celebration seem less and so enjoyable 💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura
Great food. Sushi was fresh and delicious. Service was good could be a bit more attentive but overall good. Fun atmosphere
Best sushi In Greenville if not the entire 100 mile area. Amazing to see the south begin to understand that sushi is sashi and nigiri not fried shrimp tempura with mayo sauce....(though they have that roll for the faint of heart). Top 10 fav sushi places in the world.
Amazing! My girlfriend absolutely loved it. The waiter was incredibly attentive and friendly, and the decoration was stunning and perfectly set the mood. Everything came together beautifully, making it a truly unforgettable experience. I'm so glad we chose this place! Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a special night out.
This was our first time dining at O-Ku. The menu was diverse, the food was excellent, and Sami took care of us like old friends. We will be back.
Excellent choice for sushi and Japanese cuisine. Great food and service. Not much of a wine selection.
I reserved Oku for my birthday and they were able to accommodate for a large party. Service was wonderful, food was fantastic and they gave me a gift and birthday card signed by the staff. It was a stellar experience and I will be back and back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to O-Ku in Greenville to celebrate my birthday and had a great overall experience. We made our reservation about a month in advance, and while we did end up waiting around 20 minutes past our reservation time to be seated due to the previous table lingering, the way the staff handled it really stood out.
The manager was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely apologetic. He brought us complimentary champagne and a free appetizer, which was a really thoughtful touch and completely turned the situation around. It felt like they truly cared about making the night special.
Once seated, everything was fantastic — the food, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. Delays can happen anywhere, but how O-Ku handled it showed professionalism and great hospitality. Would absolutely come back and still highly recommend, especially for special occasions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and the sushi was fresh and flavorful. We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a wonderful meal! Our server Tim was helpful and polite and the food was just delicious. We loved the crispy rice. Portions are big but prices are also high, so you may need to order less than you think. This is an upscale place and reservations are recommended. We felt super welcome and really loved the fresh fish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visit O-Ku in Charleston, SC regularly.
We were in Greenville and made reservations while we were in town.
John Zuffoletti the General Manager greeted my Wife and I as soon as we walked in the door and continued to check with us throughout our meal. He made us feel at home right away. Our Server, Anita came over to introduce herself and was
very welcoming as well. Her suggestions were spot on. She was
very Professional and engaging.
I highly recommend O-ku as well as all the other Indigo Road Group restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited with a large group during restaurant week. The restaurant was packed, which clearly shows it’s popular, and service was genuinely excellent—our server and the manager were attentive, friendly, and handled a big party smoothly.
The menu leans upscale, with prices higher than most sushi spots, and while portions were small-plate style, the quality didn’t always match the cost. Several dishes felt underseasoned or inconsistently cooked, including scallops and shrimp that were undercooked. Some of the more traditional or “authentic” sushi offerings also didn’t quite meet expectations compared to similar dishes I’ve had elsewhere. The regular sushi rolls were solid, though.
They do have a very extensive alcohol menu. Our group wasn’t drinking, but I did try one of their non-alcoholic drink options, which was fine—nothing standout, but decent.
With tip included, most people spent around $50–$75 per person (and it would have been closer to $75–$100 if appetizers were fully split). Even then, many of us left not feeling very full. I was excited to try some of the more authentic dishes, and that’s where it fell short for me. Overall, great service and atmosphere, but the food quality didn’t fully justify the price point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My bf and I went here for our anniversary.
We were both asked if we had allergies. I do. To anything dairy. After we ordered. The main manager came up to our table to let us know. One of the dishes ordered, had dairy in a product that was already made. I verified I had pills with me, just in case if I had any reactions. My bf ordered the Chicken Teriyaki, I had ordered: Bao Buns and The G.O.A.T(out of the Specialty Sushi Rolls).
We both think that the chicken Teriyaki was way little food for the price.
The sushi was okay. The goat cheese was barely noticeable.
The Bao Buns was my favorite. The Buns has the dairy in it. The sauce was put on the s I de because it was mentioned it would be spicy. And im not good with spicy foods. Im glad it was put on the side, because I would of not been able to enjoy the Bao Buns if the sauce was on or in the dish. The duck meat in the Buns was amazingly good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Went here for a late dinner. Food was good! Service was very good. Nice place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had omakase there for first time even though I have been there countless of times. It is my favorite local sushi restaurant. I live right down the street so it is easy to go there. I love going there alone and as soon as they open so it isn’t so busy and loud. The server was attentive and asked if I had questions. I got the corner seat at the sushi bar. I was impressed by the size of the omakase dishes.. one course was 6 nigiri, not just one nigiri like my experience at other restaurants when I do omakase! By the time I got to the milk bread with crab on top, I was full. The second to last course was a whole crispy fish. Very good but I had trouble finishing it being so full already. Then it was dessert which were many yummy donuts and mochi. I was not hungry the next day. I got a large variety of cold raw fish dishes and oyster even. There was also my favorite otoro tuna, and wagyu scallop other raw and cooked nigiri. I definitely will be doing omakase again there!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Rainbow Roll Left, Salmon Usuzukuri, Reedy River, Rock Shrimp, Wagyu Toast, Oyster Mushrooms, Assortment of Nigiri, Tuna Crunch Roll
I celebrated a birthday at O-Ku! John was exceptional at accommodating the number of guests and time. The staff and manager the evening of were AMAZING! I will definitely recommend and put it on my go to dining list in downtown Greenville. They go above & beyond! Thank you for making my birthday celebration seem less and so enjoyable 💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Sushi was fresh and delicious. Service was good could be a bit more attentive but overall good. Fun atmosphere
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