“This Saturday, April 7th, sushi restaurant O-Ku, will host an omakase pop-up in Union Market”

1309 5th Street, NE

From an email:

“This Saturday, April 7th, sushi restaurant O-Ku, will host an omakase pop-up in Union Market from 12pm – 4pm, previewing their offerings before officially opening near Union Market (1274 5th Street, NE) later this spring.

courtesy O-Ku

Executive Chef Bryan Emperor, who has studied the art of Japanese cuisine for over twenty-five years, helming some of the top restaurants world-wide, will create six courses of sushi and sashimi, including Wagyu Croquettes and Tasmanian King Salmon Sashimi, followed by Japanese dessert and tea. Guests can enjoy the full omakase menu for $40 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Seatings will begin at the top of every hour at the eight-seat counter, on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations will not be accepted.

O-Ku is a modern Japanese restaurant, specializing in innovative takes on traditional Japanese cuisine. Originating in Charleston, South Carolina, O-Ku also has restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina, showcasing authentic Asian cuisine using the finest quality ingredients. O-Ku’s first DC location will feature a 120-seat restaurant and a 40-seat rooftop bar in the Union Market neighborhood.”