17 Best Japanese Restaurants near Fort Mill

“Very nice meal. Sushi was great as was service and atmosphere!“

“My family and I ate at Hanako last night, and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We ordered miso and hot soups along with several rolls — spicy salmon, spicy tuna, volcano, dragon, and the Hanako roll. Everything tasted fresh and delicious.

Even though the restaurant was short-staffed, our food arrived on time, and the staff remained attentive. The bathrooms were also very clean, which I appreciate. The only drawback for me was that the lighting was a little dim.

Overall, Hanako serves the best sushi in the Indian Land area. When I’m craving sushi locally, this is my go-to spot!“

“Soooooooo thrilled that Akahana in Baxter is doing BOGO sushi again!!!! Jamie was amazing 🤩 And as always the food was incredible!!! Quick reminder to patrons- tip on the full amount, not the discounted bogo amount 😉“

“I love this place the food is soooo good! I’ve been there twice and everything we’ve got was delicious. We tried the miso and tonkatsu ramen, tonkatsu bento is a must!! The sushi is also good and fresh. I recommend arrive early since there’s always line. The service is pretty good too.“

“The restaurant is very nice and well located. The food is very varied and delicious. The staff very; but very attentive.“

“The food was pretty good and Felicia was great. She was very attentive and helpful with navigating the menu and providing recommendations. The atmosphere was nice with a big fish tank to look at as well as various TV's. Dessert is not included with the all you can eat though. I would go back.“

“Always an incredible cook on the meats! Great normal rolls that aren’t all rice like other places, love the Kamikaze and Kobe rolls too. Ginger dressing is *chefs kiss*.“

“Great eating friendly good food“

“The quality of the food was excellent, as usual. The temperature of the food remained warm even after the hour-long drive home. The service provided by the staff was exceptional. Despite an accidental drop of one of our plates, they promptly replaced it without any additional charge. Furthermore, all of our orders were accurately fulfilled and generously portioned.

However, the atmosphere of the establishment was notably crowded. There were approximately 20 or more individuals ahead of us in the queue. While this indicates the popularity of the establishment, it did create a less than ideal experience for customers waiting in line. Despite temporarily leaving and returning later, the level of congestion persisted.

In conclusion, the establishment remains a commendable dining option despite the aforementioned challenges.

Parking: The parking lot is easy to get to, but it gets really busy on the weekends because it's a mall.

Kid-friendliness: There are a lot of different foods that most kids will eat. But if you have a really picky eater like one of mine, then you know what I mean. Haha.

Wheelchair accessibility: Access is readily available without any complications.“

“The best Japanese food ever! Always cooked to perfection.“

“Always an incredible cook on the meats! Great normal rolls that aren’t all rice like other places, love the Kamikaze and Kobe rolls too. Ginger dressing is *chefs kiss*.“

“5 stars for value. Veggies and meats always come out perfect, fried rice is good, house ginger sauce is really good, and japanese onion soup is always cloudy and flavorful like it should be, not clear and bland. Best part is i usually get 3 dishes for under $20, but yesterday I just got soup, side of fried rice, and a full belly for $6. You cannot beat the prices paired with the consistently delicious food made to order.“

“We try to order takeout or eat here every few weeks, it’s always good!“

“Great sushi and spring rolls！“

“I always come here to the Prosperity/Benfield Location but tonight it wasn’t decent. I’ll still come back but disappointed cause they wouldn’t answer their phone. I’m allergic to mushrooms. My Rice wasn’t cooked thoroughly“

“The team at VALE lake Wylie LOVES sushi from here. We literally DoorDash at least three times a week! Definitely recommend!“

“Sizzling at Alley 51 Food Court

Located in Pineville, inside the Super G Mart at Alley 51 Food Court, Sizzling is a sister restaurant to YUME Ramen & Sushi Bar in South End. The cuisine is of western-style Japanese food. As you enter the building, Sizzling is the first food stall you’ll encounter, and you can take a seat at the counter after ordering.

The highlight here is the interactive dining experience. The food is served on a sizzling hot cast iron plate, which keeps everything piping hot throughout your meal. Every plate comes with a choice of miso soup or cream corn soup and either a cucumber salad or potato salad. For your entree there is a variety of meats you can choose from: beef, shrimp, chicken, or salmon. You can even opt for a combo if you’re feeling adventurous.

For my meal, I chose a combo of beef and shrimp. The plate comes with garlic butter, rice, scallions, and corn. You can decide if you want the garlic butter spicy; I chose the non-spicy version. There are plenty of add-ons available too, such as chili oil, spicy mayo, eel sauce, meat sauce, onion chips, cheese, kimchi, more corn, or a sunny side up egg. I chose a sunny side up egg as my add-on.

Once the sizzling cast iron plate arrives, the fun begins. You mix everything up to continue cooking the egg and meats to your desired doneness. The rice gets wonderfully crispy, adding a fantastic texture to each bite. After mixing, you pour on your choice of sauce—either garlic gravy or sweet black pepper sauce. I went with the sweet black pepper sauce, which added a delightful punch of flavor.

The cucumber salad and miso soup were as expected—good and standard fare that you’d typically find at a Japanese restaurant. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite of my meal, and the sizzling plate kept everything hot and tasty until the last morsel.

If you enjoy fried rice and fajitas, Sizzling is definitely the place for you. This meal was so satisfying that it will be a tough decision on where to dine in Alley 51 when I return. The interactive cooking experience, combined with the delicious food, makes Sizzling a must-visit for anyone craving a unique and tasty meal.“