Sushi Bars in Summerville

“Great sushi!! It is always super fresh and very affordable. The staff is very knowledgeable of the menu and can help with food allergies or questions about different items. Sometimes there is a large wait but that is only because of its popularity and great food.“

“We absolutely adore our Thursday date nights at this place! The happy hour offerings are superb, and the service goes above and beyond our expectations every time. A special shoutout to Ms. April for her exceptional attentiveness, she even customized my meal to avoid fake crabmeat and overly salty dishes. This is definitely our go-to spot for Thursday night outings! Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. We can’t wait to welcome her to Bells Marina in Lake Marion . ?️? #ThursdayDateNight #ExcellentService #MsAprilRocks“

“Very friendly staff who remember my name every time I visit!! I really enjoy the familiar favorites of pancit, adobo, satay, and lumpia, and have fallen in love with the silog dishes. My good friend raves about the milkfish. The atmosphere is a great upgrade over their old location, and very conveniently located for me. Give them a try...you won't be disappointed!!“

“Really chill Asian food spot! Food is MUCH better than other Chinese/Japanese restaurants. General Tsos chicken was CRUNCHY and fresh, all their sushi rolls banged, great vegetarian options (veggies and tofu substitutes for everything) and all around good! Highly recommend dining in for freshness!Vegetarian options: Tofu and veggies can be substituted for pretty much the entire menu if requested!“

“This place is outstanding!!! The employees are super friendly and accommodating. The food is fantastic! All you can eat for $18???? This joint has become one of my favorites. Ambiance is great, decor is very nice. Great sushi and fusion food.“

“Food was very good ,Taylor B. Provided very good service , she was polite ,prompt and courteous , I have eaten here for many years and will continue to do so. I definitely recommend if you like sushi or hibachi you will find something you enjoy.“

“Had the most epic sushi of my life tonight thanks to Chef Jericho! So fresh, such amazing flavors, excellent table service staff, and the presentation of food and was outstanding! Interior decorations are so pretty, bathrooms super clean. I cannot believe I have never been before but we will be there regularly. RUN don’t walk to go eat here - the whole menu is PHENOMENAL!!“

“Chinese is my go-to comfort cuisine as I love the pastas, meats, dim sum, rice all with interesting and unique combinations. The trouble with being a bad food junkie is I've been hooked on certain aspects and my palate isn't happy until that craving has been satisfied. Just like America where you have regional delicacies like Southern shrimp and grits, Pennsylvania scrapple and northeastern lobster rolls for instance, China also has food that is very regionalized. Therein lies some of my issues locating my favorite dishes but when I do it can be a very rewarding experience. I've lived in 5 states within 20 years, and I'm a former chef. I say that to quantify the following, I've had some bad, Americanized and generic Chinese food. To the point it's almost as if most restaurants buy frozen food, throw it in a pan, not a wok, and serve it. However, when I find a restaurant that's authentic and makes a true effort, I'm hooked, which leads me to this review of The Taste of Asia Bistro. I thoroughly scanned all the Chinese and Asian restaurants in the greater Summerville area until finally I found something that's difficult to find - Beef Chow Fun which originated from Guagzhou in the south of China. That was the catalyst in my decision to select this restaurant. I was in town visiting so I was picking up not dining in. The restaurant itself is very easy to access however I can imagine parking might be difficult at busier times. Walking up was deceiving as it looked like a dainty and timid establishment devoid of traditional Chinese themes like hard red colors, Buda sitting somewhere, paper balloons you get the idea. Instead, the tables & chairs are dark & tan wood with the walls hiding recessed lighting enhancing three tones while some have a large leaf patterns or spirals. It's a very low-key vibe inviting soothing energy. Immediately in front is the well-stocked bar and a hostess station with some of the nicest employees I've ever meet. I believe the older lady was the owner and as sweet as could be. To quote Sun Tzu "Great results can be achieved with small forces" which sets the table (pardon the pun) for the star of the show. My mother was driving so I got an appetizer of shrimp tempura. Bare in mind tempura is more delicate than "fried shrimp" and they knocked it out the park. The shrimp were large, perfectly battered, airy, crispy and not greasy at all. They gave us a sauce but honestly my mother and I each ate three before we got home. They're that good. The spring rolls were extremely satisfying as well. While I love egg rolls I'm not a fan of all the excess dough, which is why fried spring rolls, which are wrapped in a thin rice paper can be more balanced. The stuffing was almost great but I would have preferred my filling to be "al dente" which means it has a slight crunch to it. Almost perfect. Lets talk the stars of the show, the dinners. As I alluded to earlier some dishes can be difficult to find like Beef Chow Fun as 90% of Chinese restaurants don't serve it. So, when I opened up the container, I was immediately ecstatic as I missed the broad noodles (think Italian pappardelle). The beef is toothsome but not gummy, simmered in a rich Chinese gravy. The bean sprouts had a nice crunch and the green onions offered a hint of heat but earthiness. The dish was outstanding. I ordered my mom the Lo Mein with full knowledge I would sample hers too. Another smash hit other than the noodles weren't round yet tapered edges. That's important as pasta shapes affect the taste even though the ingredients are the same. Trust me, it makes a difference. However, this concern was almost completely forgotten as the flavor again was on the money. The vegetables weren't limp and all of the components had a nice char to them, indicating a well-seasoned work used extremely high heat to cook the dish and an added benefit is it adds that smokiness we all love. The onions were perfect and the shrimp large, numerous a“

“I've been going to this place since it's opening which is a very long time. There is a special place in my heart for this location. There is always a warm atmosphere with the loveliest people. Great vibe. Amazing food. It's the place to go before or after a movie at the nearby theater. I love the drink selection. It is one of the only places where I enjoy dining in. Its also affordable. I recommend their cream cheese wontons. <3“

“We got their lunch specials today and for the price the food amount was great! I would highly recommend stopping by for lunch time. Both the hibachi and sushi rolls were very fresh and delicious. Get the yellowtail roll for sure! The staff was quick and very polite 10/10 service.“