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O-Ku

Downtown · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 3 TasteSignal categories

Updated November 2026

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#4 Sushi ▼#32 Date Night ▼#86 Best Overall ▼
4.3
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 3 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.51,344 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.4425 reviewsYelp★ 4.1about 720 reviews

Diner ratings checked Nov 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address463 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Open inGoogle MapsApple MapsWaze
Phone(843) 737-0112
HoursSun-Thu 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm
Walk-inYes

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why O-Ku ranks where it does

#4

Best Sushi in Charleston, SC

▼ from #3
  • Critic recognition from James Beard Foundation in the last five years.
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (1,344 reviews); 4.1 on Yelp (about 720 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (425 reviews).
  • Readers' pick: Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston 2026 (Winner: Best Japanese).

Rank history

CategoryOct 26Nov 26
Sushi#3#4
Date Night#29#32
Best Overall#69#86

A dash means it was not ranked in that category that month. See everything that moved this month.

What critics and guides say

James Beard Foundation: 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists - Charleston area (Jan 2024)Charleston City Paper: Best of Charleston 2026 (May 2026)

Also top-ranked for Sushi

Sushi-Wa Izakaya, Sushi | Bar Charleston, SHIKI, Hachiya Kyoto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. See the full ranking →

Frequently asked

Is O-Ku good?

O-Ku ranks #4 for Sushi in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Critic recognition from James Beard Foundation in the last five years.

What is O-Ku's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.3 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Nov 2026.

Where is O-Ku?

O-Ku is at 463 King St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).