There are restaurants that serve food and then there are places like Okonori that create atmosphere, memory, and emotion around every detail. From the second you walk in, there is an intentional and elevated vibe. Crafted dishes, every plate arrives looking like art, but never in a way that sacrifices flavor or soul. It's rare to find a restaurant that feels this visually inspiring while still feeling authentic. This is still a hidden gem, but not for long. The live music on Monday nights is great too! read more

Last night we checked out one of Carmel's newer restaurants, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. This is a high-end Japanese-style spot with a unique twist you don't typically find around here. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere sets the tone--beautifully decorated, upscale, and thoughtfully designed. The main dining area features a massive chandelier, and with the lacquered ceilings, the space feels even bigger and more impressive. We decided to go with the chef's table experience, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for something special. It's a 16-course meal served one piece at a time, and it truly feels like a curated journey. The meal starts with three appetizers before transitioning into what can only be described as edible artwork--each course carefully crafted with incredible attention to both flavor and presentation. What really sets this experience apart is the interaction. The chefs prepare each piece right in front of you and take the time to explain what you're about to eat before every course. It adds a personal touch and makes you appreciate the creativity and skill behind each bite even more. The final savory course was Wagyu, finished with a torch right in front of us--it absolutely melted in your mouth and was the perfect way to cap off the main portion of the meal. Dessert was a coconut panna cotta. While it was probably my least favorite course, it was still well executed and by no means disappointing. Another highlight was watching the sushi chef working alongside our two chefs. Seeing that level of precision and craftsmanship up close was a treat and definitely made me want to come back soon to try some of the incredible-looking rolls we saw being prepared. From the warm welcome at the beginning to the final course, the entire evening was a memorable, top-tier dining experience. If you're looking for something unique, interactive, and truly special in Carmel, this is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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I was so excited to try Okonori, but the service was beyond disappointing. I could not focus on enjoying a drink with my friend because the bartender was incessantly complaining and cussing loudly for the entirety of our visit. Unacceptable behavior for an establishment that wants to claim "fine dining." My friend and I were asked to pose for a promotional video, which we happily accepted until a group of men made us uncomfortable and we decided to leave early. The sushi roll I ordered was underwhelming for the price point. Two stars because the interior design is stunning, everything was presented beautifully, & DJ Mae's set is always lovely. Unfortunately, I do not foresee myself returning to Okonori. read more

Okonori was absolutely amazing. I love fresh seafood and they blew me away. We did the Omakase, so the pieces of fish were selected for us. I would definitely do it again. Service was amazing. They had a really good selection of sake and everyone was knowledgeable about the options. There really isn't enough nice things to say about Okonori. read more

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My friends took me here for my birthday and it did not disappoint. The ambiance is very nice and the restaurant itself was very pretty. All the staff that interacted us were fantastic as well. Onto the food. Everything we ordered was extremely tasty and very fresh. It was easy to tell. The best part? Real wasabi! Not horse radish. That was so exciting cause it's so hard to find real wasabi at restaurants especially in the Midwest and outside Chicago. I could go on and on about the food but everything we ordered was fantastic. I'm already trying to figure out when I can make it back! read more

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Loved the food, service, and ambience. My new favorite sushi restaurant in the Indianapolis area. Has a big city feel and super fresh seafood. Great cocktails. I wish they had a medium priced regular sized bottle of champagne. They only had cava in a regular size or a magnum of Dom. Seems like there needs to be an in-between. read more

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Really noisy, but that is the vibe on a Friday night. They have some interesting cocktails, and the bar is high energy and fun. The chili crisp edamame was amazing. The best dish we ordered was a New York strip with fries - it was excellent. That being said, the sushi was disappointing, and I don't expect the best thing on the menu to be a steak. The hamachi Kama was really good as well. They have excellent fresh fish but are too worried about gilding the Lilly. Sushi is good rice and high quality fish - throwing tasteless jarred truffle on top didn't do anything for me. The nigiri would be a lot better without all the fancy additions, which just detract from the quality of the fish. The booths are awkward to get in and out, so limber up in the parking lot if you are sitting along the window. All in all the food was good but didn't justify the price, there are much better sushi options at a better price point in the city. Service was okay, not very attentive and polite but in a hurry. That being said, it's a fun night out, and a nice treat once in a while. read more

When we walked in we were greeted with amazing customer service and asked if we wanted our coats checked which was nice. The inside is smaller than we expected but love how upscale the architecture is. Our server was very attentive and helpful with recommendations on the menu. To drink my husband got the iki, their version of old fashion. I got a special drink on their Valentine's Day menu I unfortunately didn't get a pic of the special cocktail menu and can't find online. It was very good! I got two, it came with a honey stick so you could make it as sweet as you want. For appetizers we got the potato ebi furai which reminded me of bang bang shrimp. The potato ebi furai is not soaked in the bang bang sauce, it has a side of sweet and spicy sauce to dip it in. We also got the sashimi fatty bluefin and king salmon. The king salmon was paired with black truffle and the bluefin was pairs with caviar. It added a complementary taste to it. For sushi we got Spicy bluefin tuna , Kari Kari shrimp and Blue ryujin. Blue ryujin was our fav. I asked the server once we finished our food what roll did we not get she recommends and she said the spicy Hokkaido scallop one. They import all of their food from Hokkaido . Japan, but the tuna they import from Spain. Okonori is family owned and you can tell majority of their staff is family. I highly recommend Okonori and also book reservations! read more

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Went for soft opening! Aesthetics were beautiful, literally felt like I was in NYC; our table looks like tatami mats on the floor but there's a hole for our legs We got some rolls from their soft opening menu. All the fish in our rolls was minced (not my preference). The fish was pretty fresh and rolls overall were lightly seasoned. Our bluefin tuna roll was only 5pc and I wish that was notated on the menu. Enjoyed my cocktail! It had lychee and earthy herbs. We met the owner and she discussed a lot of thought that went into the restaurant and that was really cool. read more

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Went here for a quick date night, I was wary that service may be slow because they just opened and are likely still working kinks out. But for a Saturday at 6:30, service was fast, friendly and attentive! We each had a drink- espresso martinis are very good, the margarita... eh- and 3 rolls to share because we weren't super hungry. 2 rolls (Kari-kari shrimp and spicy scallop) were really good but the 3rd (Nami heat) was just ok, just not our fave. The restaurant is gorgeous and creates an intimate space with the low lighting! I would love to go back and try again when they have their full menu! read more

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Celebrated my birthday with an omakase! It was our first time here and the food was spectacular and so flavorful! The service was great and such a modern ambiance! Parking is available in the garage and very accessible. read more

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Ambiance 10/10- trendy, upper scale feel. Bringing the New York vibe to Indy Service: 10/10- I didn't really care for our waitress but the manager was very attentive and had great customer service skills Food: sushi was decent. The rice didn't taste like sushi rice, it felt a little harder. And I wish they had a larger menu selection. I would say better than most sushi in Indy though. Drinks were good! It's pretty pricey there but we would go back and try other dishes! read more

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Great ambiance, service and experince. Will be back for the Omakase! They have a setup for live music, a great bar, on point cocktails, and really fresh high end sushi read more

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Incredible food, service, and ambiance. We did the Omakase (chef's choice tasting menu), which took roughly 90 minutes. I believe 11 courses, everything exceptionally delicious. You can also do a sake pairing, which definitely added to the overall experience. The cocktails are interesting with a unique twist to each of them. Overall a great new addition to the Carmel dining scene. Highly recommend for anyone interested in Japanese food wanting a more high end dining experience. read more

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A little underwhelming especially for the price point. Service was fine and the food was quite good (better than most around Carmel) just not great and the temura was good, but not as crispy as I remember. Also, maybe it was a misunderstanding, but a few times it felt like they were being somewhat condescending, not rude per se, just did not feel that they thought we were worthy, while they were extra attentive to a black couple at the bar behind the main bar. Maybe they had more needs and asked more questions, but the experience was just disappointing overall so we probably won't be back. I will give them a four star based on the fact that they are trying to make a name for themselves in Carmel and I do hope they are successful and I think the food is much better than most restaurants in the area. read more

This place is stunning inside. You almost forget you're in Carmel, Indiana. The service was great, and the overall vibe was impressive. My only real gripe was the portion sizes. Each roll came with just five pieces, which made sharing among three people a bit awkward. We tried the Spicy Bluefin Tuna, Spicy Hokkaido Scallop, and the Nami Heat. They were all decent, but not quite excellent. For comparison, my favorite sushi spot on the north side is still Blue Sushi. Even though it's a chain, we consistently enjoy it, and I'd still choose it over this place. I know they're in their soft launch phase, so there's definitely room for improvement, but that was my initial impression. read more

Did the omakase experience - while pricey, it was excellent. Great service. Excellent cuts of fish. Definitely a memorable experience. read more

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Fresh and beautifully presented! Everything was top quality and delicious! Perfect for special events or a quick bite to eat.

Sashimi was so good. Fresh. Yummy. We did the 16 course dinner. Fantastic. They prepared the dishes in front of us. Fun date night. Would recommend. We got there early so we sat at the bar. Bartender Jackson was so knowledgeable. All in all fantastic place to go to get fresh sushi. read more

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Great service, even better food! Can't go wrong with just about any of the rolls. It is a bit pricy though, so be ready for that. Worth the price though! read more

It is fancy and clean restaurant. I want to be back try omakase . Great sushi and very fresh . The rolls were delicious and beautifully presented. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. Nice atmosphere and very clean restaurant. I will definitely come back again. Highly recommend read more

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Such an amazing experience! This was our second time going and experienced the omakase. Highly recommend. The sushi was so fresh. It tasted exactly like when I was in Japan. Also, be sure to meet Jackson at the bar. He was very knowledgeable on drinks, sake, and our meal. By far my new favorite restaurant. read more

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Service and ambiance are incredible! Feels like you're in the big city, an incredibly modern and sleek design. Beautiful space. We loved the shrimp appetizer, it was delicious and a unique twist on breaded shrimp. Will order every time for sure! Rolls were delicious as well, you can tell the sushi is incredibly high quality and fresh. Highly recommend for a special night out in Indy! The team is amazing and every time we've visited, we have enjoyed the staff so much. read more

Amazing new addition to the Carmel scene. Omakase sushi, amazing rolls, Kobe steak. Beautifully designed space. Still getting up to speed and ready to serve some of the best sushi in town. read more

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This restaurant is beyond gorgeous!!! The service is quick and so nice. This place isn't cheap but it's worth every penny. Great for vegetarians and full on meat eaters! Can't wait to come Back!!! read more

This design looks like a haphazard patchwork. There's no theme or personality, and I see absolutely no atmosphere of a Japanese restaurant, even if it claims to be high-end. It's more like a nightclub. Shouldn't the chefs be wearing hats? I personally think this is very unhygienic. And some of the server they not really know about the menu , He hesitated and couldn't answer several questions. We could only awkwardly continue looking at the menu. Maybe it's only suitable for people who like to try new places. read more

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Very overpriced for the quality of fish. Inside was pretty cool and drinks were good. But the fish itself was just okay. read more

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We had an amazing experience at Okonori last night. First, the restaurant look and ambiance is amazing. I think it is the nicest I have been in, in the greater Indianapolis area. This was our first visit(my son and I). We had been told they have something like a tasting menu. I did not see this when I looked online. I arrived early and the General Manager was telling me about the restaurant. I inquired about a "tasting menu". He mentioned some Chef's selections on the menu and they have an Omakase table. He explained the omakase, but said they only have scheduled sittings for this. I said we would like to do that and will try another night to make a reservation for the omakase table. He quickly went and talked to the chefs and told me that he could accommodate us for the omakase table. The experience was incredible! We had our own chef(Ben). He prepared each of the 14 courses individually. I have eaten a pretty decent number of Sushi places and this was by far the best. Actually, nothing else comes close to this and is probably the best meal I have ever had. We did the sake pairing and it too was really fun. Annie was in charge of the sake and talked to us about each one and each food item that we had. It was expensive, but I still feel like it was a great value. All of the ingredients come directly from Japan. I saw some reviews mentioning this was like a restaurant in New York. It is definitely the caliber of high end sushi in New York. In fact, Annie and Chef Jimmy have moved here directly from New York. Sorry this is so long. I don't write a lot of reviews, but I really feel this experience should be shared and others should flock to Okonori for excellent food. It was truly one of the best dining experiences my son and I have ever had. read more

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Food was awesome. Service great. Beautiful restaurant. Will be going back soon. Way above average. Very fresh fish. read more

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It is such a beautiful restaurant and the decor is spot on. Very elevated look from the sushi bar to the tables and booths. Food is mediocre and for what they charge, should be more creative and tasty instead of using same old same old salmon, snapper, yellowtail that is most likely frozen. I know it can't be easy getting fish from Japan especially if Indianians don't know the difference. I happen to chase sushi all over this country and just moved from LA last year and I travel for work. So a lot more aware of what great sushi should be. read more

Oknori Japanese is AMAZING. Super fresh sushi, great portions, and everything tasted so high quality. The service was friendly and fast. Definitely a new favorite spot! read more

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The food at Okonori was delicious, every detail carefully thought out. Sophia was our server and she was above amazing with her service as well as accurate knowledge of the menu. The overall ambiance was lovely and a refreshing change for the Midwest. read more

Best sushi in Indiana!! I regularly visit Hawaii and Okonori is as close as you can get to the same quality and freshness as top tier restaurants like Red salt, Sensei, and Japengo. Service was impeccable, the wait staff and management are so pleasant, attentive, and helpful with recommendations. The restaurant is upscale and modern with impeccable decor. Highly recommend. Everything we ordered was delicious. read more

Amazing. I went within the first month of opening and it was fabulous. Our bartender Jackson was very knowledgeable with the menu and helped us make our choices for food and drink so easy. Great atmosphere and a very cool place for a nice dinner. Will have to come back and try the omakase! read more

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It's beautiful, well-done decor. Food is probably slightly better than most sushi places in Carmel. Overpriced for what it is if it was in LA, where I used to live. I don't think I will return because it was just ok. read more

I was super excited to try Okonori and had really high expectations. Majority of the sushi rolls were just okay. They had tons of fish in them but not a ton of flavor. Best items were the amberjack nigiri, chili edamame, and the cocktails. read more

We did the omakase and it was exquisite. We were hesitant to spend that much, especially in omakase in Indiana, but we had 0 regrets. The staff and chef were amazing and the sake pairing was very worth it. read more

Beautiful, elegant atmosphere. I have been there 3 times the foods quality are excellent. Little pricey but worth to try for special occasions. Attentive services, Annies was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommended this restaurant. read more

Absolutely beautiful design (although the location in an alley next to apt buildings is underwhelming). The welcome and service were friendly, if a bit chatty. The food ? Ok, but nothing better than several other Japanese restaurants - even in Carmel. Three stars because the prices are extremely high. Bring your Platinum Amex card. read more