food5/5 good selection of standards and specials tough to get a table service excellent bar selections + read more

Excellent all round. Great food, great service - never disappoints. Excellent specials. read more

Brought some friends here visiting the area and it was also our first time. I know they've expanded but we visited while it was the smaller and quaint spot on the corner of East Bay. Very limited seating across the room but we luckily we snagged a reservation. Our server was very friendly and went over some specials with us before taking our drink orders and inquired about allergies. We went family style and started with the crispy tuna rice, marinated cucumbers, dumplings and pork bao. We added on a few rolls and ended with the sesame lamb noodles and duck fried rice. The dumplings were unique with this crispy shell on top and had a creamier sauce. We did have to ask for soy sauce which is usually something we expect to get right away after ordering sushi. He gave us one dish of soy instead of all of our own which I thought was weird so we asked for more. I enjoyed the textures of the dumplings but I felt the sauce lacked a bit in flavor to complement the dumplings. Crispy rice looked appealing but we were all disappointed with the lack of flavor, especially in the tuna mixture alright the textures were on point. The sushi rolls were made well and you get about 5 bigger pieces. The best thing we had were the cucumbers! Simple and delicious, packed with flavor. The sesame lamb noodles were also prepared well, and had nice flavors overall that were unique. We spent about $200 per couple which I felt was quite steep for the amount of food we got, but overall I would say we enjoyed ourselves but a few things just fell short on flavors. read more

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This place definitely exceeded my expectations, albeit they were quite low. Jumped in here around 5:30pm early Monday evening. My girlfriend had received a gift card for this restaurant and I was itching to spend it. We got an assortment of nigiri, sushi rolls, and hot plates. The nigiri itself I thought was OK. Just not good enough for the price point. We tried the Hamachi and Trevally. Love both of these fish but 17 dollars for two pieces of nigiri is steep We had the salmon shisho maki roll. Great lemon flavor. Not sure if I would get again. The two items that made this place four stars for me weee the hot plates. The dumplings were amazing and the lamb sesame noodles were quite good as well. Overall, good food. Just wouldn't go without a gift card. Thanks for the experience! read more

Okay the bao buns = fire. Otherwise everything was all good, just not the most amazing that I have ever had. Sushi all fresh, I just think they may be trying too hard with uniqueness of rolls but maybe that's their goal. read more

167 Sushi Bar - Bar area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Great place for sushi and lunch stop since it wasn't busy. Too hard to fit all this great food in 8 days so we hit recommended ones that had lunch then. Being small glad we got this one in. Best sushi ever! My wife is t a huge fan of raw so her amazement of how good it was said enough! Tuna Siracha tuna crispy rice Soft Shell Crab Saki was good as well read more

167 Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is a small place so it's good for a few friends or a couple. Staff was friendly and attentive, sushi was very flavorful and fresh. The miso soup was unique, they use a fish broth. Would def come back! read more

As huge fans of 167 raw and sushi, we were excited to try this place out. Unfortunately it fell short of our expectations. We had the bao buns, a roll, bluefin nigiri, and crispy rice. There were all good, nothing bad and nothing wrong with any item, but for the price point and knowing what they provide at the raw bar, we were prepared to be wowed. We were not. It was fine, but we really felt like the taste was incredibly average...And I'm not dining out in Charleston for average. read more

Prices were high for what you get (crispy rice $24 for 2 pieces - average). Miso soup was quite oily and tasted like a completely different soup. Basic cut rolls were good, not bad, but for 17+ not the quality you'd think. read more

167 Sushi Bar - Egregious amount of wasabi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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If I could give 6 stars I would! Food, service and ambiance was fantastic. We celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary here and are so happy we did. It was the perfect vibey spot. I didn't take a picture of everything we had but everything we had was spectacular. Our server Taylor went above and beyond hosting us. We gave him a budget and he picked an amazing variety for us. Kevin who was working behind the bar was super cool and nice to talk to too. read more

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My family loved our lunch at 167 sushi! We came with a party of six and were seated quickly. The staff was kind to walk us through the menu as we had multiple shellfish allergies and let us know what could be made without shellfish. We ordered a lot of different food items family style, and especially loved the miso soup, the cucumber salad, the crispy tuna rice (although I wish this portion was bigger!), and the duck fried rice. My sister and I got the large omakase and the quality of fish was excellent. Overall an incredible meal! Be warned, the authenticity of the restaurant also translates to their size, it is a very small restaurant with small tables, and all of their seats are high top. I was worried my grandfather would be uncomfortable in the small space but he didn't mind. read more

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Woah. Such a fantastic spot, we are obsessed. 167 sushi is a neat tucked in spot with bar seating and high top tables. Our service was quick and attentive. The food was amazing. We are still thinking about the The nigiri and the Dan Dan noodles. Cannot wait to come back. read more

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Very impressed by the presentation, ambience, and quality of fish here. I LOVE raw fish, and lately I feel like every place I've been going I get a weird taste or texture and am icked out by their raw fish. That was not the case here. You can tell that they put genuine effort into quality fish and making sure everything is fresh. The presentation of the food is gorgeous and elevated, but the taste is even better. You will find very unique hand rolls here. The tuna crispy rice was to die for! The attention to detail here shows read more

167 Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Amazing sushi! Started off with the fried fish of the night. Crunchy and cooked in a sweet glaze, this was an amazing fish. Also ordered a few of the sushi rolls to pair with the special. Be sure to get reservations because this place has limited service and people know that it's an amazing sushi restaurant. read more

167 Sushi Bar - Fried Special of the night - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Finished a comedy show at the Galliard and were looking for a bite to eat so we waked over to 167 Sushi to try our luck. Having been to all the other 167 establishments including this location back when it was the original spot, I already knew I'd be a fan. For some reason I never made it over to try the sushi though. We weren't quick leaving the show and other people had the same idea, but we waited for maybe 20 minutes before some seats opened up. We had a cocktail while we waited. We weren't starving so we ordered a salad to start one of the rolls a special and some Nigiri. Everything was absolutely fantastic and the chef was so nice showing us different items to try. It was also at the end of the night and he insisted that we could continue to order as long as we wanted And not to worry about the time we really enjoyed the small space and sitting at the bar with the intimate experience while I love the other 167 locations I can't wait to go back to the sushi bar. read more

WOW!!! 10/10! I make sure to always stop in for a lunch when visiting this area and this place truly never disappoints. This visit was out of this world in particular because of their special - the toro skewers! It was one of the best things I've ever eaten - super flavorful and literally melted in my mouth. The oysters were also lovely and fresh with some nice sauce. The sushi and nigiri was great too- we had the soft shell crab roll and bluefin tuna nigiri. Not pictured, we also had the duck fried rice and spicy tuna crispy rice. Spicy tuna crispy rice was great but pretty standard. The duck fried rice was super unique with chunks of crispy rice throughout and scallions. We shared some wine - they have a great selection. Bar seating is comfy and makes for a more social experience. Service is super friendly - they answered all our questions. Highly recommend!! read more

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Cozy spot downtown. Very small interior so reservations are definitely necessary unless you're comfortable with waiting. Food comes from the kitchen or the sushi bar with lots of specials to choose from. Quick service wait a laid back atmosphere. Kept it simple with some sushi rolls and lobster fried rice. read more

Imagine sitting at the bar watching the chefs make amazing fun right in front of you! Then imagine it sears like 25 of the coolest cats lunching in Charleston. Now imagine the chef is just the kindest, funniest and most engaging guy- he's slinging octopus charred and stirring up miso made from sushi grade fish bones and seasoning things to perfection!! His name is James and the place is 167 sushi! 6 days in this foodie capital and this was the highlight!! The people! The food! The ambiance! I just can't even explain the magic! Selena was so quirky and cool and fun and made me (a solo diner) feel warm and loved!! Please come- feel and indulge in the love fest! read more

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Wow. I am speechless. Coming from NYC I am blessed with great sushi and Japanese regularly, I didn't have overly high expectations for 167 Sushi but was looking forward to the meal. When I tell you this place absolutely blew my socks off I am not lying. It was INCREDIBLE. Each dish we had was delicious down to the last morsel to the point I was scraping the bowl. I had the Lobster Bao Buns, Toro Skewers, Scallop Sashimi and Tuna Crispy Rice. It was all divine. The Lobster, Toro and Scallops were some of the best dishes I had while in Charleston. Not only was the food great the service was impeccable. The man behind the bar (dont know his name but was from Philly) was a fantastic host and added to our experience. I know there are many restaurants to choose from in Charleston but do yourself a favor and put this place on your list. I cant wait to come back. read more

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I love this place and try to come everytime I'm in town. The fish is so good and fresh and the preparation is always incredible. I got the small omakase and there was a trout piece that the waiter had said was everyone's favorite and it truly was so amazing. For $50 wish there was another piece or two in the small omakase but regardless this is such a great spot. read more

167 Sushi Bar - Small omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I want to give out 6 stars!! You need to get the reservation before. Cos the place is a bit small so they can't just add you in. Food is Amazing!!!!!!!! Above and beyond! Now I question all the sushi I had before! read more

A great small space. We enjoyed it all, but liked the lamb noodles the best. Give it a try read more

167 Sushi Bar - Sign above the bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Sashimi was incredibly fresh but it's also a little heavy on the seasoning and prep side. Tasted great but a bit salty and distracting from the fish itself. Our waitress was very friendly and gave me a great sake recommendation. The place is a bit small, but it's a modern, charming, upscale sushi bar vibe with equally flashy dish presentation. read more

167 Sushi Bar - Sashimi Mori - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food: This is a great sushi spot. Experiential dinner at the bar, getting to watch the rolls prepared and being close to fellow patrons. Ambiance: Upscale spot without being stuffy. Service: excellent read more

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Everything we had was "oh my god" good! But I will keep thinking about the fresh, citrus taste of the Salmon Shiso roll. The service was great and it wasn't too loud, even though it is small. This place will always be on our list now for Charleston trips. read more

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The food is delicious. But expensive. I got three items in my bill was $90 that of course does not even include alcohol or tip. I am absolutely obsessed with their sister Restaurant 167 Ross so wanted to try the sushi restaurant. The sushi was excellent and very creative, it had a thin slice of citrus on it and I had no idea where it was coming from until I looked closely and saw that it was actually on top kind of blended with the salmon. The crispy tuna was amazing and so was the lobster fried rice. It is definitely worth a try, but definitely won't be a staple because of the price. read more

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We've heard incredible things about the 167 restaurants. We have recently moved to CHS & were dying to try 167 Sushi Bar! We snagged a 5:30 reservation at the bar & loved every minute. The staff was friendly & attentive, service was SO quick. Seriously every bite was delicious - we especially loved the lobster bao buns & the crab Rangoon roll. The salmon shiso roll is spectacular- the lemon confit makes the roll soooo tasty. Great ambiance. Small restaurant. They have cute matches as well! read more

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This isn't a high-end sushi restaurant; this is a hipster gastro-pub that serves sushi, and I think that's important to keep in mind before visiting. There is a huge focus on fresh product and local ingredients, rather than traditional sushi ingredients and flavors. The chefs have mastery of traditional techniques, but then apply local microgreens and hipster concepts. If I went back, I would opt for the omakase rather than ordering for myself, as I think the experience would be worth it. We had the salmon, big eye tuna, soft shell crab, and walu "fresh catch" specials, as well as the shishito pepper special, and then had 2 of the regular rolls. We were also served a walu amuse bouche. Everything was tasty. Portions were restrained. The servers were very helpful, though when it's busy there can be quite a delay between ordering and receiving your dish. We were seated at the sushi bar, and it was fun to see the orders being made, though it's a pretty obstructed view relative to many other sushi bars I've been to. Selection of wine and sake was good. If you want sushi, I would go somewhere else. If you want to experience local culinary talent riffing on the idea of sushi, this is your place. read more

Excellent food and top quality. Best nigiri in town! Reservation recommended. Do the omakase

This was my second time coming here and both times did not disappoint! I am from Chicago, but my sister lives in Charleston so I always ask to go here when I come to visit! The fish is fresh and the options are great. The place is very quaint so you need to make a reservation well in advance if you ever want to get in here. The service is great and you get to talk to the chefs at the bar. Highly recommend if you love seafood and sushi! read more

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Service is awesome. Make a reservation. Place is tiny. Food was ok. Nigiri probably the best thing there and it was alright. Crispy rice Tuna was not worth the $21 price. Tasted just ok. read more

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I heard great things about their Lobster Bao (and sushi!), so just had to come check this out on my latest visit to Charleston... As expected, the place was super-small. Only 3 full tables, and the rest of the seatings were bar stools! I actually hate bar-stool seatings (especially for meals)...but I figured the foods may be worth it? Since this was part of my solo shopping excursion, I stopped in alone around 2:30 pm. I thought that this would avoid the busy crowd, and the claustrophobic setting during the rush hour...and I was right in doing so. I was able to slide right in without a wait. BTW, they won't let you make RSVP for a table of 1 on Resy's (?!?), so I kind of had to wing it. Thankfully, there were actually full tables open at the time I arrived...but I figured I should sit at the bar since alone. Despite my disenchantment with their super-awkward seating situation (again, mostly bar stools!), I loved how the place was well air conditioned! In fact, the ambiance was much more tolerable than I had anticipated. I am not a fan of small space, but I gotta admit that there was a certain charm to this tiny joint. So yes, I actually survived bar-stool dining alone! Now the best parts...their foods! I ordered the Lobster Baos, and the Dumplings...both of which I've seen on Yep. Believe me, I came with very high expectations. Well, here's the deal. The Lobster Baos were AMAZING...every bit as good as I anticipated! Although it came in a set of 2 (instead of 3, as seen in some of the Yelp pictures?), I thought the generosity of the Lobster in the buns more than made up for it. Not cheap, but they were loaded with seafood...and even the buns were super-plush! SO amazing!! Then the Dumplings. Although these were delicious (am betting everything on their menu is at the very least delicious!), they just didn't live up to my expectations. Somehow, I expected this amazing, melt-in-your-mouth experience? However, the dumplings just weren't that soft or juicy. Also, I thought the presentation wasn't quite as good as I had hoped. Still, no regrets trying this. Overall, I thought the foods here were exceptional. Possibly the best Japanese in Charleston?? BTW, the foods came out relatively fast...something I didn't expect. Also, bar-side service was very good! Anyway, am so glad I finally checked out this gem, and I definitely intend to return and try their sushi rolls...and probably the Lobster Baos again!! read more

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We always go to @167sushibar for special occasions because we love the menu, the food is always quality and the service is top notch! Made a reservation for my mom's birthday - the staff not only remembered her from last year but greeted us with glasses of champagne to celebrate her! Whether a birthday, anniversary, or just a random Wednesday, @167sushibar never disappoints. read more

167 Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This experience goes into my top 3 omakase experiences I've ever had. We split the large between 2 of us and shared a few small plates. The fish was fresh and the accompaniments paired well with each bite. The octopus was phenomenal, I don't care for octopus much and I would order that again. We also had the lobster boa, which didn't quite hit the mark for us, love the concept just didn't smash like we were hoping. We also had the noddles, which were tasty. We let the team choose how everything came out and the noddles came last and looking back wish they would have came more in the middle, was a heavy finish but overall had a wonderful experience and will recommend to lots of people. read more

The best miso soup I've ever had and the sushi was phenomenal! A small space but I loved the ambiance. We will definitely be back. read more

167 Sushi Bar - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Sit at the sushi counter, it's the best spot in the house. Super friendly chefs who love to chat as they work. Everything was delicious but the standouts were the Ocotopus which had an amazing sauce and were super succulent. The other was the local flounder nigiri which was just so fresh tasting with a clean mouth feel. I really wish they had more local fish especially at this price point. It's definitely one of the more interesting sushi places to go to. On a side note oak barrel sushi is closing at the end of the year so if you haven't been there it is a must. We're talking uni, seared wagyu, toro, etc for $40 for the chefs choice. Thanks for making my Birthday a special time 167 sushi! read more

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My friend and I had an okay experience. The restaurant was very loud and I had to practically yell at the person next to me. The sushi was mediocre and the dumplings were really just pork meatballs in a miso sauce. read more

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We were in Charleston for a field trip, another dad and I needed to feed 4 hungry young teenagers. The Maitre-D came out and went out of his way to accommodate us. With no reservation, (I'd recommend making one) we were sat at the sushi bar for 6 within 15-20 minutes. And were offered water while we waited. Now this restaurant is quite small but the ambiance is one full of mutual foodies and allows the kitchen to keep the quality extremely high. Testament to that was watching the sushi chef receive two tempura shrimp for a roll we orders which he promptly sent back due to them being over cooked. Now the food, just rocking! We destroyed every plate ordered. Each of us had a smile or just the look of disbelief of the amazing food we were savoring. Each of the boys had tried something they had never tried, we only had one who was not a raw oyster fan. We left minds blown and all sorts of satisfied from that meal. Well done! read more

Food The sushi is always impeccable. It is one of my two favorite sushi spots in Charleston! The food is always fresh, with its own twist, delicious flavor combinations, and creative specials every day! Service The service is always spectacular at 167 Sushi. Everyone is beyond welcoming. They are always up to share their favorites on the menu, which is helpful since all the menu items are DELICIOUS! Ambiance This quaint yet lively establishment is everything that one would want in a unique sushi bar! Although it is small, do not let it fool you, this sushi bar is filled with high quality fish, top notch service, and an experience that will want you coming back for more. read more

167 Sushi Bar - Sashimi Mori - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I've always heard the highest praise for the 167 team and my first visit to 167 Sushi did not disappoint. The daily oysters were exquisite & the toro skewers were absolutely divine. The mix of flavors and sauces w/ each dish were top notch. I will be back! read more