Oku
奥
Sushi in Sakae & Yabacho, Aichi, 6 min walk from Marunouchi Station
Our analysis
- #5of 34 sushi restaurants in Sakae & Yabacho
- ¥8,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Oku is 5th of the 34 sushi restaurants in Sakae & Yabacho and 26th of 90 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,800 (on Tabelog), 48% below the ¥17,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 11 of the 90 sushi restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, Sundays (12 of the 34 sushi restaurants in Sakae & Yabacho say they open then), and a late dinner (open until 3:00 a.m.).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Sakae & Yabacho with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oku | #26 | ¥8,800 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Marunouchi | — |
| Sushi Naru | #27 | ¥15,800 | ¥6,300 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Sakae | Sun |
| Sushi Ginza Onodera Nagoya branch | — | ¥25,300 | ¥10,120 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Sakae | — |
| Fuku Sushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2022 | 5 min, Sakae | Sun |
| Sushi Matsuzaki | — | ¥19,800 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Hisaya-ōdōri | Sun |
| Sushi Kotona | — | ¥17,000 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Sakae | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Digital menu, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Oku
- Call 050-5600-4428 (+81-50-5600-4428 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Late Night Course: Limited to after 24:00
Dinner · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (6)
- Appetizer
- Snack
- Seasonal Chawanmushi
- About 8 pieces of Sushi
- Red Miso Soup
- Egg
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Wednesday Only Disciple's Sushi Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- ◾️Appetizer
- ◾️Assorted Small Dishes
- ◾️Assorted Nigiri
- ◾️Egg
- ◾️Red Miso Soup
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥6,200 more than the one above
Midnight Course: Full Course at MidnightMost booked
Dinner · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (6)
- Appetizer
- Snacks
- Seasonal Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard)
- Approximately 10 pieces of Sushi
- Red Miso Soup
- Egg
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,500 more than the one above
Oku Omakase Upper -KamiMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (6)
- ◾️ Appetizer
- ◾️ Snacks
- ◾️ Seasonal Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard)
- ◾️ Approximately 12 pieces of Sushi
- ◾️ Red Miso Soup
- ◾️ Egg
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | All prices include tax and service charge. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–03:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 18:00–03:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only) Smoking is only allowed for heated tobacco during private reservations or after 11 PM. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing strong fragrances, such as perfumes. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, Multilingual menu available (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean), Digital menu available |
| Opened | March 2023 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 m) from Marunouchi Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Sakae (Exit 8B): 10 min · Fushimi (Exit 1): 10 min
- Leave Marunouchi Station by Exit 4 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 10 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left onto Temmacho-dori and walk 90 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 80 m.
Oku is on your left.
On your left
Look for
奥
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
第一錦エステードビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
奥愛知県名古屋市中区錦3-10-28 第一錦エステードビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-10-28 Nishiki Naka-ku Nagoya, Aichi 460-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | The building at the corner of Fukurocho-dori and Honmachi intersection houses "Obanzai Ran" on the first floor and "Takoyaki Donaiya". Please proceed to the basement floor. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Nagoya, 580 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Oku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (All prices include tax and service charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Oku have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), and Korean.
Can I bring children to Oku?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Oku?
Marunouchi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Fushimi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Oku have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing strong fragrances, such as perfumes.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.