Cuisine:

• Sushi bar
• Japanese

O-Ku Description:
Far from your typical Charleston shrimp and grits establishment, O-Ku features low lighting and intimate surroundings. Female servers are clad in off-the-shoulder cinched black sheaths, and the way-hip dining crowd manages to remain both aloof and aware. The vibe suggests James Bond may enter through the glass doors at any minute. The brainchild of chef Brett McKee of Oak Steakhouse fame, O-Ku means "oak" in Japanese, and the place is serious about quality. Knowledgeable staffers are eager to help patrons figure out which rolls to order first. We ordered the miso-marinated sea bass from the mains list, but you'll do just as well sticking to the rolls. Fresh ginger and hand-ground wasabi (grown in house) accompany each round of attractively presented rolls. Don't miss the robata-grilled baby octopus-and-duck skewers. Saké lovers will rejoice in the long list of rice wines, and the bar is gifted at producing a nightly line-up of cocktail specials. The green tea gelato had a bitter kick where sweet was expected, but pineapple crème brûlée is also available.


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