15 Best Japanese Restaurants in Charleston

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SHIKI

SHIKI Sushi • $$
334 E Bay St Suite E, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Sushi and Sashimi Omakase
Sushi and Sashimi Combo
Sashimi Chef's Choice
Chicken Katsu Bento
Sake Salmon Sashimi
House Special Roll
Lemon Salmon Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Sea Urchin Uni
Nigiri Omakase

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

4.6 Superb132 Reviews
Xiao Bao Biscuit Asian • $$
224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Okonomiyaki with Egg and Bonito Flakes
Okonomiyaki with Egg and Pork Candy
Okonomiyaki with Pork Candy
Japanese Cabbage Pancake
Dumplings - Pork Jiao ZI
Pad Kra Pow - Thai Beef
Som Tum Papaya Salad
Fried Dumplings
xbb Fried Rice
Som Tum With

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

4 Good224 Reviews
Fuji Sushi Upper King Japanese • $$
585 King St, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Steak Spring Roll
Sushi for One
September Roll
Ramen Noodles
Spider Roll
Dragon Roll
Tuna Roll
Lobster
Tempura
Edamame

“I visited this restaurant for the first time on a weekday in May 2025, and had lunch. It was superb! Delicious food, good service, good music, and a very attractive interior..... and this little storefront eatery is located right there on fashionable King Street. I highly recommend Fuji Sushi on Upper King.“

4.4 Superb139 Reviews
Osaka Asian Bistro Asian • $$
100 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Ikura Salmon Roe with Dried Scallop and Shrimp with Fresh Local Greens
Tricolor Three Way Sushi
Sushi and Sashimi Combo
Charleston Roll
California Roll
Orange Chicken
Osaka Sashimi
Beef Tataki
Insanity R
Curry Soup

“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!!!!“

4.4 Superb58 Reviews
Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar Japanese • $$
688 Citadel Haven Dr, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Assorted Pieces of Nigiri Sushi
Seafood Combination Fried Rice
Salad with Ginger Dressing
Steak and Fried Rice
Green Tea Ice Cream
Teriyaki Chicken
California Roll
Shashmi Deluxe
Uni Hand Roll
Spring Roll

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

4.6 Superb267 Reviews
Mama Kims Korean • $
349 King St, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Beef Bulgogi Dinner with Korean Sides
Shrimp and Broccoli Bowl
Extra Korean Side Dishes
Spicy Seafood Ramen
Teriyaki Chicken
Udon Noodle Soup
Beef Dumplings
Chicken Bowl
Kimchi-Jjigae
White Sauce

“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! 👏“

3.9 Good125 Reviews
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O-Ku

O-Ku Japanese • $$
463 King St, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Sushi Sashimi Combo
Kanpachi Carpaccio
The Playboy Roll
Lemon Salmon Roll
Chicken Teriyaki
California Roll
Yellowtail Crudo
Steak Tartare
Spring Rolls
Sushi Rolls

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

4.5 Superb297 Reviews
Konnichiwa Japanese • $$
975 Savannah Hwy Suite 129, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Bang Bang Jumbo Shrimp Bowl with Corn & Green Beans Only
Sushi Combination and Salmon Roll
Sesame Chicken Bowl with Corn
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Bang Bang Shrimp Roll
Shrimp Hibachi Bowl
Chicken Hibachi Bowl
Special Ramen Soup
Steak Hibachi Bowl
Tora Toro Sashimi

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

4.4 Superb122 Reviews
Hibachi Hut Japanese • $
2408 Ashley River Rd unit y, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp Dinner
Steak & Shrimp Hibachi Dinner
Hibachi Vegetable Dinner
Steak and Shrimp Hibachi
Hibachi Chicken Dinner
Teriyaki Chicken Steak
Steam Pork Dumpling
Crab Cheese Wonton
Chicken Lo Mein
Plain Lo Mein

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

4.2 Good43 Reviews
Ginza Japanese Grill - West Ashley Japanese • $
946 Orleans Rd # G1, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Rice
Angry Dragon Roll
Shrimp Crab Poke
Califonia Roll
Hibachi Chicken
Hibachi Steak
Dynamite Roll
Spider Roll
House Salad

“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.“

3.8 Good55 Reviews
Wasabi of Daniel Island Japanese • $$
194 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Green Curry with Tofu
Hamachi Jalapeño Maki
Hibachi Combination
Wasabi House Salad
Sushi Combination
SC Crunch Roll
Hibachi Chicken
Edamame Gyoza
Daniel Island
Lettuce Wraps

“Food, music and alcohol. Enough said.“

3.8 Good71 Reviews
Aji Asian Bistro Sushi • $$
1011 Harbor View Rd, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Sushi with California Roll
Sushi and Edamame
Spicy Tuna Roll
Hibachi Chicken
Sashimi Dinner
Big Mama Roll
Mushroom Soup
Dragon Roll
Rock Shrimp
Summer Roll

“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.“

4.5 Superb66 Reviews
Kings Sushi Sushi • $$
1119 Wappoo Rd # H, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Tempura Roll
Regular Sushi Rolls
Hibachi Vegetable
Crazy Monkey Roll
Philadelphia Roll
All You Can Eat
Eel and Avocado
Chicken Nuggets
Hibachi Chicken
California Roll

“Lunch is $16.99 and dinner is $26.99.

Update 08/23 I took my wife here today and we were not disappointed. They were busy but our food came out fast. I did order all my food at once since I was on lunch. I had chicken katsu, pot stickers, hibachi chicken, and an orchard roll. The food was hot. All of it came out together within minutes.

Two of the rolls we ordered are half the size they used to be, orchard and sea angel. They were tiny, however, you can order as much as you want.

Old review:
This place is amazing. I went during lunch a few times; I went during dinner twice and was satisfied every single time. No matter lunch or dinner the food is always hot and fresh. The sushi is also made fresh when ordering. The staff is very welcoming and friendly.

You have a paper and pencil on your table which you use to check which food you want which is listed. Then your food is made and brought to your table. I personally like to put a second order in after receiving my food because it takes about 10 minutes for the food to arrive.

I can go on lunch and drink a water for less than $20. However, I leave a $20 bill to include a $3+ tip for the service. Even if you don't eat sushi you can eat hibachi.

The pics feature random sushi rolls, hibachi steak and shrimp, Orchard roll, pork gyoza dumplings, and hibachi chicken (no onions).

Side note: Ice cream and cheesecake are available but not on the list to check, you have to tell the server you want dessert.“

4.3 Superb123 Reviews
Hibachi Grill Japanese • $
1213 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Teriyaki Chicken and Shrimp
Teriyaki Chicken and Steak
Hibachi Steak and Shrimp
Chicken Broccoli Combo
Hibachi Shrimp
Sweet

“Best Hibachi in town. It’s not a sit down place, kind of looks a little sketchy from outside. Prices are fair, especially for Charleston. Plenty of food, and some for leftovers. I like that they don’t load up a bunch of onions and you actually get a decent amount of zucchini, broccoli, and mushrooms.“

3.3 Good34 Reviews
Yoshi Poke & Kitchen Poke • $
2875 Ashley River Rd apt 6, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl
Double Scoop Protein
Single Scoop Protein
Double Protein Bowl
Single Protein Bowl
Ginger Dressing
Crispy Wings
Poke Sauce
Miso Soup
Edamame

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

4.7 Superb26 Reviews

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