Oko Rye

Rhea S 2 months ago

Had an early dinner around 5pm Def wished they offered a happy hour. The 5 pieces of nigiri is good for $40 if you get a few other small things. The old fashioned was good and paired great with the ube soft serve. A yuzu jasmine cocktail or cocktail would be good or even a jasmine soft serve. Will be back the next business trip for sure. Bartender was also super chill. Didn't really care for the tuna crispy thing but the rest of the nigiri was Pristine

Goodiefoodieph 3 months ago

Lunch at Oko 🥢 A Japanese-inspired restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis, combining traditional Japanese techniques with locally sourced ingredients and fish flown in from Japan. 💯 What we ordered: 🍣 Chef’s Selection Nigiri (10 pcs) — $60 (₱3,694) Fresh, well-balanced selection. The otoro and seared pieces were standouts. 🐟 Bigeye Tuna Oko-Poke — $23 (₱1,416) Fresh tuna, yuzu ponzu, togarashi aioli, nori, and quinoa crunch. My favorite dish of the meal. 🍣 Marinated King Salmon Oko-Poke — $22 (₱1,355) Rich, creamy, and perfect for salmon lovers. 🍜 Lobster Mazamen — $29 (₱1,786) Brothless ramen with lobster XO and crispy shallots. Packed with umami. 🥬 Yamisuki Cabbage — $17 (₱1,047) Has a good kick, light, and surprisingly addictive. 💸 Total before tip: $227.59 (₱14,013) #GoodieFoodie #Oko #Sushi #Nigiri #PokeBow

Jose Almejo 4 months ago

I was able to try Oko over a rainy weekend and wanted to call out that I had to make this reservation with 3 weeks notice since it’s been booked out. Please reserve your spot if you are thinking of visiting. Upon entering you’ll notice; it’s a small space but has an inviting bar area. We chose table seating but realized we’d be just as happy watching sushi chefs perform in the kitchen which is fully exposed for nigiri and hand roll making. We ordered the cabbage salad, chef selection temaki hand rolls, chef selection robata, pork katsu sando and chef selection omakese. Everything was a 10/10. All dishes had flavor and uniqueness to them even if they were pre selected. If I could go back I’d stick to the spicy bluefin tuna hand roll and the hirame nigiri. They were simply the most flavorful and balanced options when comparing it to all other chef selections. We had a great server that made sure we never waited for waiter and offered us dessert options that also didn’t disappoint. We ordered the matcha Kit Kat, oko-cookie and cream puff. Our favorite was the Kit Kat since it was so unique and had better texture than a normal Kit Kat bar. Overall, it was a great dinner. I’d recommend

Johnathan Josephs 7 months ago

If you find yourself wandering through Rye and craving a culinary experience that feels both sophisticated and soul-warming, Oko is the absolute gold standard for modern Japanese fare. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between minimalist chic and neighborhood warmth, making it an ideal spot for a curated dinner that never feels stuffy. ​The craftsmanship behind each piece of scallop nigiri is evident in the way the flavors are balanced, providing a clean yet incredibly rich profile that lingers just long enough on the palate. It is rare to find seafood handled with such reverence, where the natural brininess of the scallop is elevated rather than masked by unnecessary garnishes. Each bite feels like a celebratory nod to traditional techniques reimagined for a contemporary audience, and it is honestly worth the trip to Rye for this dish alone. Oko delivers an unforgettable bite that will have you planning your return before the check even hits the table.

York Lee 9 months ago

Cozy and intimate place. It looks like it seats 50 people including bar area. I want to give it a 3.5 star, but it is a place worth going. Open kitchen. It’s clean. Food was good. Some dishes better than others. We like the sake. The appetizer was good - blister shishito peppers - The nigiri was good - the sushi rice and pairing with the fish was a good combo. Robata was good. Salmon and pear was nicely done and paired together, wagyu beef was a little tough, mushroom and eggplant was ok. The beef and veggie- needed the pairing sauce. Temaki/ hand roll, we had 3 rolls salmon, tuna and scallops. They were ok. The fish was overly sauced. The crispy rice - beef and scallop. Typically my favorite, but the rice was overly crispy, made it too chewy.