Akami Crudo
Price: 30.00
O-Ku Atlanta provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The Midtown restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, sourcing seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku’s menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrées and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space. Located in West Midtown’s Westside Ironworks development, the bustling restaurant is positioned on the east side of the main building and features a spacious rooftop and bar overlooking the Midtown skyline.
Keywords O-Ku, oku, japanese, sushi, nigiri, temaki, tamaki, sake, cocktail bar, lounge, date night, atlanta, rooftop.
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diced spicy sashimi, seasoned crispy panko rice, sweet soy
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yellowtail, cilantro, serrano, garlic ponzu
Price: 22.00
pork, chili oil ponzu
Price: 17.00
"Hokkaido" scallop, summer salsa, mint
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tofu, wakame, scallion
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pickled onion, cucumber, kimchi puree, pork belly
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red chili, tomato confit, sesame seeds
Price: 16.00
pickled wasabi stem, black volcano salt, truffle ponzu
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yellowfin tuna, tortilla crisps, lime, fermented black beans, chili oil
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assorted seasonal mushroom with butter, nikudare sauce, mint
Price: 17.00
shrimp tempura, avocado, diced salmon, onion, ceviche sauce
Price: 20.00
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yellowtail, avocado, serrano pepper, spicy tuna, cucumber, cilantro, sriracha dot topped
Price: 18.00
lobster, shrimp, squid ink rice, masago aioli, scallion
Price: 30.00
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paper-thin sliced lemon, salmon, tempura crab, cucumber, eel sauce
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asparagus, cucumber, avocado, braised mushrooms, pickled ginger
Price: 15.00
spicy tuna, salmon, yellowtial, tuna, avocado, shiro ajo sauce
Price: 22.00
wagyu beef-topped & torched, tempura shimp, asparagus, Japanese tare, crispy leeks
Price: 35.00
crispy soft-shell crab topped with torched salmon, cucumber, aioli, sweet soy, scallion
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blue fin tuna
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cooked shrimp
Price: 7.00
yellowtail
Price: 7.00
yellowtail belly
Price: 8.00
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Hokkaido scallop
Price: 7.00
salmon roe
Price: 6.00
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blue crab
Price: 7.00
amberjack
Price: 8.00
sea bream
Price: 7.00
lean red tuna
Price: 9.00
smelt roe
Price: 4.00
heavily marbled tuna
Price: 16.00
mackerel
Price: 6.00
salmon
Price: 8.00
salmon belly
Price: 9.00
striped jack
Price: 9.00
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octopus
Price: 5.00
freshwater eel
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blue fin tuna sashimi
Price: 14.00
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cooked shrimp sashimi
Price: 10.00
yellowtail sashimi
Price: 9.00
yellowtail belly sashimi
Price: 10.00
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Price: 16.00
Hokkaido scallop sashimi
Price: 9.00
salmon roe sashimi
Price: 9.00
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blue crab sashimi
Price: 9.00
amberjack sashimi
Price: 10.00
Price: 24.00
sea bream sashimi
Price: 10.00
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smelt roe sashimi
Price: 6.00
heavily marbled tuna sashimi
Price: 22.00
mackerel sashimi
Price: 9.00
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striped jack sashimi
Price: 12.00
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octopus sashimi
Price: 7.00
freshwater eel sashimi
Price: 10.00
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smoked yellowtail, tomato, pesto, garlic ponzu
Price: 12.00
salmon, cilantro aioli, cavier, cilantro
Price: 14.00
blue crab, garlic butter, yuzu kosho
Price: 8.00
otoro, black truffle, cavier
Price: 20.00
marinated white anchovy, avocado, tomato
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seared salmon belly, miso glazed
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black cod, miso glazed
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traditional sauce, sushi rice, vegetables
Price: 25.00
root vegetable purée, sautéed greens, au jus
Price: 30.00
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med-rare salmon, miso glaze, seasonal greens
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Best-selling author, podcast host, Welcome Conference and TEDx speaker, James Beard Award semifinalist, mental health advocate, and restaurateur Steve Palmer is a food & beverage industry leader with more than 40 years of experience. As Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Vision Officer of the award-winning Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), Steve has played an integral role in growing the Charleston, SC-based hospitality company from one restaurant in 2009 to a portfolio of restaurants and independent hotels across the country. He maintains the philosophy that great service starts with well-cared-for employees and attributes the company’s success to its loyal and dedicated team. By promoting from within and continuously creating new opportunities for his staff, Steve has developed a people-first culture built on an unwavering, high level of care and hospitality. Nationally recognized by outlets like The New York Times, NPR, and Southern Living, Steve is a four-time semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation Awards’ Outstanding Restaurateur, with his most recent nomination in 2024 for his work with colleague Kimball Brienza at O-Ku. He became a best-selling author when he published Say Grace: How the Restaurant Business Saved My Life in 2019. He is also the host of a podcast called Say Grace: Food for Thought in Hospitality, on which he takes a deep dive into the stories of leaders in the hospitality industry and beyond. His proudest accomplishment to date is co-founding Ben’s Friends with close friend and fellow longtime industry veteran Mickey Bakst. Through this organization, they offer hope, fellowship, and a path forward to professionals who struggle with substance abuse and addiction. An avid proponent of supporting people and communities, Steve serves as an active member on several industry boards and annual fundraising events and has also lent his voice to influential events like Welcome Conference, TedX Charleston, and Charleston Wine + Food Festival, speaking on personal passions like building strong company cultures and addiction/recovery.
Sam Trotter is reshaping what it means to connect with guests. With roots in luxury hotels and high-end restaurants, he blends creativity, technology, and a human touch to help brands tell their story in ways that matter. At The Indigo Road, Sam champions AI, automation, and data-driven strategies not for their own sake, but as tools to give teams more room to focus on what counts most: crafting memorable experiences for every guest. His work proves that innovation and genuine service don’t just coexist—they elevate one another. A recognized voice in hospitality, Sam shares his insights through industry publications, conferences, and collaborations, always exploring how technology can strengthen connection without losing warmth. When he’s not thinking about the next great guest experience, Sam is on the water boating or surfing, or at home attempting to grill steaks without burning them alongside his wife, Kate, and their two kids.
Education: Northeastern University , Reims Management School
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