17 Best Japanese Restaurants in Charleston

“Amazing food, atmosphere and staff! Sushi and cocktails were phenomenal!“

“The hibachi cooking is fun. There were children at our table.“

“Quickly became my favorite place. I've enjoyed everything I've tried, but I keep going back to the Anna Roll.“

“My husband and I visited Charleston to celebrate my birthday, and if I could give more than five stars, I absolutely would. Chef Masa’s newest venture is truly a must-visit. The artistic presentation and impeccable service made the evening unforgettable. Standout dishes included the Jingisukan lamb kushiyaki and Kinoko, while the crudo and beef dumplings were exceptional. The Shaka Shaka fries were a fun and unique touch, as was the apple pie—but the true highlight was the miso caramel soft serve affogato. As someone born in Japan, I felt especially grateful to experience the chef’s creations on such a special occasion!“

“absolute best sushi and sashimi I've ever had“

“I love hibachi and I’ve tried just about every single one in Charleston since moving here. This is by far the best one I’ve had. (Ordered through DoorDash) I got the steak with rice and it was so, so good. Both the steak and rice had such a great flavor. My favorite hibachi place now!“

“Food is awesome! Friendly staff, local owners. We are regulars here!“

“Delicious food, great atmosphere and unique drink options. Highly recommend.“

“Food, music and alcohol. Enough said.“

“I have been looking for some Great Hibachi in Charleston since I got here last year…. Hands down this is where it is at! They give great portions and the food is seasoned and cooked to perfection. They have tasty hibachi veggies as well as amazing real sticky rice! I am so happy I decided to stop! Don’t let the non updated appearance fool you. This is definitely a great spot ! Ten ten I would recommend and I definitely will be back again!“

“The food was decent but order was wrong. I ordered 3 sushi rolls, a seaweed salad & chicken fried rice for carry out. Instead of a seaweed salad I got a bowl with iceberg lettuce topped with avocado (house salad maybe?). Instead of the chicken fried rice I received a teriyaki chicken bowl. It all tasted good except I was disappointed in the Angry Dragon Roll I received - it has mango in it but the mango in the roll was so under ripe you couldn’t even tell what it was & it was very hard. I ordered this on a Wednesday night and it was dead inside when I picked it up. If I give them another chance I’ll definitely be checking the order before walking out with it.“

“Excellent sushi and even better service! Trey and Marshall are fantastic. Both have waited on me, and they go out of their way to be attentive and friendly. Kings Sushi has a very friendly atmosphere - very happy customer!“

“We come to Kiawah Island for many years. One of our high high Lights is dining at Aji. We are from New Jersey and had the pleasure of having dined with on the delicacies created by Tim at our local sushi restaurant and are jealous that folks in Charleston have access to this great restaurant. We look forward to returning later in the year.“

“Incredible experience! Every detail felt very curated and special. From sake to sushi, each flavor was unique and creative. The chefs were very careful of an allergies and adapted to those who did have an allergy. Chef Matt and Max were so professional and knowledgeable. Som Sean had an extensive selection of sakes, knew so much about each flavor profile, and helped us pick the perfect drink. All three were so personable and enjoyable. It felt like having an intimate dinner party, but very luxurious. The pace was faster than I personally would have liked. There wasn’t really much time to savor the moment or converse with my friend, but that’s a personal preference. There was also an option to have caviar and/or truffle for an additional cost. However, the way that it was worded to us was as though it was apart of the experience, already factored in, and we just needed to choose our preference. In reality, it was an upcharge, so a little bit of a surprise when the bill came. Overall, I would say this is by far my favorite restaurant in CHS at the moment. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to going back.“

“Good food at great prices, friendly accommodating staff.“

“My mom took me here after eating two slices of pizza and I was already full until my sister ordered me California rolls and I still ate it because it’s the best! I love it! From 6-year-old Lil Boy you gotta take my words! 😂😍❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 This js the mother reviewing now, lol My daughter ordered Tuna Belly sushi and she said it was phenomenal! The tuna was very fresh and tasty. I highly recommend it! My daughter says we are coming back. We even ordered To Go rolls. 😁 The service is excellent! We love it!!!!“

“Thank you Mama Kim’s! Absolutely delicious plates of food served at lunchtime. Loved your warm and welcoming staff. From your two hungry Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 visitors this lunchtime 🙏To anyone reading this post, would highly recommend the ‘steak and chicken fried rice combo’ and the ‘chicken udon noodle’ dishes. omg! 👏“