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| - Wonderful! I find Oku to be 5 stars in all respects; Food, service, drinks! I apologize for the mammoth review in advance but this place deserves it!
First off, 2 tips to make a great experience at Oku. First, call and make a reservation. Sometimes it can take 45 to get a table even on a weekday... Watch out for Mondays/Wednesdays (5pm-7pm) as it can get especially crowded because of the BOGO sushi rolls happy hour!
Second, sit at the sushi bar! It's great because you can talk to the Chefs; they're super knowledgeable about their craft! However, it is a tight squeeze so a minor trade off for the experience. Purse hooks under the bar btw
For a night, I'd have to recommend the Uni Pasta, Nigiri, and Yellowtail Carpaccio. (detailed reviews below) However, honestly, everything on the menu is so good. You can't go wrong!
If I had to pick one dish, UNI PASTA. It's mind blowing. The dish really brings out the flavor of Uni (which is unique I admit) and it complements well with the candied bacon and the creamy pasta. Candied Bacon OP. I always get two of this dish, If you're up for new things, I highly recommend this.
2nd Favorite: The specialty nigiri. Absolutely must try the salmon with the creme fraiche. The garnish highlights the salmon beautifully and everything melts together in your mouth. Hamachi/Yellowtail nigiri...excellent flavor. the serrano pepper adds a nice bite. Tuna with the togarashi is also fantastic but probably my least favorite nigiri. (This speaks to how excellent the other nigiri were.) The snapper with the yuzu tobiko was good and very bright in flavor. Also, chef recommended not dipping in soy sauce b/c he preps it already.
3rd. Yellowtail carpaccio...an excellent dish. I've seen it done a couple of times before but the mango garnish really adds something special to the taste of the dish. Again, another extremely well thought out dish. I can't recommend it enough. This dish does go quickly though but I still absolutely think it's worth it.
Rolls:
Black Magic (specialty)...this is great for someone who wants something a little different. the presentation is really cool (rice is black). not my favorite roll though despite the lobster and cool appearance factor!
Salmon Lemon Roll...because of the lemon flavor, this is a very fresh tasting roll, this for those who don't like sushi covered with sauce and just want to taste the fish. I consider it a basic, simple roll.
Potato Roll...unique roll bc of shoestring potatoes. You'd think it would be heavy but it's not! Paired with the eel sauce, it is a savory sushi! One of my favorites to share because it's quite filling
Mermaid Roll... the scallops add an amazing touch. I think this is a good dish to understand the innovation that comes from the sushi chefs. it's a savory sushi and it's a very cohesive taste.
Tuna Wrapped: Add Serrano pepper to it!! It creates a delicious flavor combo! But only if you don't mind the bite of the pepper!
Spicy Rainbow: My absolute favorite roll so far! Filled with lump crab, and topped with fresh fish, and multicolored tobiko, this roll is just packed with flavor. A combination of fresh and savory, I think the taste is just fantastic. The sushi chef explained to me each colored tobiko piece has it's own flavor. Yellow for citrus, green for wasabi infused, and black/red for the traditional tobiko flavor. It's quite subtle but an excellent innovation.
Chef Specials:
Duck Buns...a great dish. It's kind of a take on Peking Duck and very savory! My least favorite special but again, that speaks to the quality of the other dishes.
Steak Tartare...I think this dish is interesting. probably one of the only dishes that didn't blow my mind
White Fish Crudo...another piece of innovation from the chefs. it combines olive oil and lemon to highlight the fish in the dish. it doesn't seem like it'd work but it comes together nicely
South End Shrimp...just get it. you won't regret this savory dish!
Lobster Temaki...my second favorite chef special! the hand roll really brings out the flavor of the lobster. there's nothing flashy on this dish. It's so comforting. it's just plain simple honest lobster, seaweed, rice, and greens. it sounds simple but again, soo soo good!
#1 is Yellowtail Carpaccio!
Drinks:
I had the Lychee Martini, Cherry Soda Mocktail, & Lychee Soda. All were excellent though the cherry soda was my favorite! Yuzu Mule is a new favorite!
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