My wife and I decided to visit Beautiful South for dinner. This was our first time here and we were not disappointed! Food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be going back. I'd have to say our waitress was average. The restaurant is small but cozy. My only complaint is that they charge a 3% Service Charge for Employee Perks. This IS disclosed on their website but I don't feel this should be charged to customers. I tipped a little less because of this. read more

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I'm a huge fan of Kwei Fei so I was excited to give this place a try! The menu is very good about giving you options without the super spicy things, so there are items for everyone. I was with a larger group so we ordered lots of things off the menu. Our waitress was excellent and she was able to answer a lot of questions for us, specially about the spice levels and amount of food to order. The pork dumplings and the Hong Kong noodles were the standouts for me. The sweet and sour fish cheeks were good, but I didn't get much sweet or sour. The crab fried rice was different as well, very interesting with the crab gravy. We had a couple of cocktails that aren't pictured because we sucked those bad boys down. They were really good. Overall, nothing was bad but I wasn't blown away. read more

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I have driven over from N. Mount Pleasant 4 times now since they opened, and I have to compliment the Owners on Having found An Amazing Chef and for also staffing the restaurant with some of the nicest people you'd ever wanna meet! Highly recommend Beautiful South! read more

If you're looking for a leisurely lunch or a quick date idea, Beautiful South is a great spot. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was tasty. Their lunch menu has a great mix of options, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. If you're trying to beat the crowds, squeeze in a date while the kids are at school, or just want a really good lunch spot, add Beautiful South to your list! read more

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Amazing Chinese food in downtown Charleston! Came here for dinner on a Friday night and the place was full. It's pretty small so it is best to make a reservation. It is really cute inside and very intimate. Our server was very helpful in letting us know portion sizes and that they suggest having everything family style. We ordered the pork dumplings to start. They were really fresh and flavorful! I loved the scallions on top as well. Then we ordered the general tso's chicken, white rice and Hong Kong noodles. The portions were huge! 3 of us ate and we were so full we have leftovers. The chicken was super tender and flavorful. It had a nice crunch and spice from the peppers. The Hong Kong noodles were amazing! I loved the sauce on them and the pork was so good! I also liked the veggies inside, except for mushrooms. Nothing was too salty either. I would love to come back and try the other pork lo mein because it didn't have mushrooms in it. read more

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Beautiful ambiance. Great service. Servers were polite, upbeat, informational, helpful and just made the experience amazing. Thank you! The food was good. Every dish was very tasteful. I had a craving for heat, so I added chilli oil to every other bite. The cabbage was surprisingly very good and something I'd like to learn how to make myself. read more

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Incredibly authentic Chinese food with down-to-earth prices. Great service and great ambiance in a friendly setting. We had general tso chicken - too big for 2 people! Be careful before you order too much! read more

Beautiful South - General Tso - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We checked out beautiful south in downtown charleston and loved our experience! We went at 5:15 on a wednesday in january- so expectedly, there weren't very many guests there. The staff were all very personable and friendly, adding to our experience. The menu is family style, everything is meant to be shared. I would describe the menu as a unique twist on Chinese food. Authentic flavors but modernized. We loved the small plates- the crab rangoon "chip and dip" style was unique, and the dumplings were delicious. The drink menu was also very unique and had a wide range of flavors. Overall we will be back! read more

Beautiful South - Crab "Rangoon" - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Simply excellent. I have lived in Charleston I've 25 years and have forever been disappointed by the absolute lack of any authentic Chinese fare. Well not any longer. Beautiful South absolutely nailed the Cantonese style noodles, served up the best General Tso chicken and Hunan Beef, and the whole roast duck was the pièce de résistance. Also tried the deconstructed crab tangoons, the char siu, 5 spice pork ribs, and the scallion oil noodles; all cooked to perfection. The service was impeccable from start to finish. I highly recommend stopping in Beautiful South for what I consider the only authentic Chinese farming Charleston. 10 out of 10. read more

Beautiful South - Whole Roast Duck - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This was our 2nd dinner and stop of the night after our first dinner on St. John's Island was woefully wanting. Went here with my vegan friend who absolutely loved everything here. Just one look at our picture and you can see that not only is everything so saturated and intoxicatingly rich looking and tasting, the variety of dishes and ambiance all brought the house down. The scallion noodles were really good BUT my mom's are better. I do still appreciate the crunchiness of the fried scallions and the tanginess of the oil sauce but I wanted a slightly thinner, more slippery noodle and the inclusion of sesame seeds and fried shallots for a more well rounded flavor profile. Their general Tso's tofu dish was absolutely delicious. Their kung pao mushroom dish leaned towards the saltier side but was still incredibly appetizing. I got the Cantonese egg noodle with cha shao pork slices. The pork, while tasted and looked great, was cut way too thickly. They also could've used a bit more heat and time on the grill. The entree portions were big but the scallion noodles were tiny. Our server was personable but did get our bill mixed up with another table. Besides that, I did appreciate his recommendations and commentary. Loved this place and it ended up being our favorite restaurant in Charleston so that was high praise. read more

Beautiful South - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Sunday Brunch at Beautiful South is a must do for locals and visitors of Charleston! Their Dim Sum menu is AMAZING!! Our Dim Sum Favorites: Scallion Pancake w/Egg Hong King-Style French Toast Beef Dumplings Steak Chow Fun Cumin Lamb Burger Char Siu General Tso Chicken Jade Mountain Classic Mimosa Yes!! We tried a lot and even had enough for leftovers the next day. Their portion sizes are large and everything was delicious! Be sure to check them out for yourself. read more

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Beautiful South is a perfect date night spot with great service, ambiance, delicious dishes, and unique cocktails. The matcha cocktail was unlike any drink I've ever had. The dining experience was fun and easy especially for a date night, because they recommend you choose a few dishes to split. This allowed us to try a few different things and share. We also ordered pork dumplings which I did not snap a photo of, but they were pretty fantastic! Overall great experience at Beautiful South! read more

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I've been to this place a couple times now and have enjoyed myself each visit. I've sat at the bar for drinks and dinner each time. The bartender has been great; quick, friendly and accomodating. The food is good too. I'll definitely return. read more

This place had a very cool, new vibe to it. However, after thinking over the food, I would give this 3/5 You can get much better Asian food elsewhere. The peppered beef was just that, extremely peppery. I did enjoy the Hong Kong noodles but it wasn't knock your socks off. I had reservations here so we were sat immediately. However, the table behind us had a little kid that was running around screaming. read more

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Tried out Beautiful South in downtown Charleston. This place is not only gorgeous inside the food is also amazing! Their food is family style so everything is made to be shared! Some of my favorite are the Crab Rangoon, Shanghai-Style cucumbers, scallion oil noodle, kung pai mushrooms, and the Teochow style green beans! Also check out their drink menus my favorites were the Foshan and The side of Paradise! Honestly all of these options were a 9.5-10/ 10 for me! Definitely a must place check out when you're in Charleston! read more

I've visited beautiful South twice. The first time it was ok. Our food came quickly and service was fine. The second time it took over 20 minutes just to get greeted at our table and the food was just ok. The chicken was just ok. The green beans were the best thing we ate here. Everything else was just meh. I wouldn't come back. read more

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Overpriced "Experience," Under-seasoned Food Don't let the aesthetic fool you. We came for drinks and apps, and every single thing we ordered was a massive letdown. The pork dumplings were trash, and the ribs had absolutely zero flavor. I tried exactly one rib out of the three, realized they weren't worth a dime of my money, and asked to send them back. Instead of professional service, the server looked me dead in the face and told me they don't take things off the bill because "you're paying for an experience." I didn't realize the "experience" included paying full price for food that isn't seasoned and a rude attitude when you point it out. If you're looking for a place in Charleston that actually respects your palate and your wallet, go literally anywhere else. Drinks were good read more

Beautiful South - Ribs - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We went on a more adventurous outing with some vegan friends, so we had a mostly vegan meal. We had several meals from the menu, but substituted the meats with tofu. We selected seven different dishes and are buffet style, everything was delicious and flavorful. read more

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I like this upscale Chinese place! The ambiance is rather romantic and classy. The ingredients were fresh and the flavors clean. I went with some girlfriends and we shared several dishes Including the eggplant, moo goo gai pan, mushroom shumai. The service was good. Overall a great experience and I'd go again. read more

Beautiful South - Shumai - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The food is so mid it tastes like play food, idk how to describe it. I also went awhile ago so hopefully it got better but back then it was baddd. read more

Fun for a group night out! Easy parking right across the street. Our waiter was awesome for a bigger table. Lots of tasty options to share - the eggplant was a hit. read more

I am so late writing this review because I visited Charleston six months ago, but I definitely wanted to talk about one of the best restaurants. I ate it while I was there. Beautiful south is a very beautiful nice casual spot. You could easily get dressed up or be dressed down to visit and enjoy some good food. I went with some friends and we enjoyed a few appetizers like the five spice dry room, ribs and dumplings, as well as the crab Rangoon dip, which was personally one of my favorite things. The crab Rangoon dip had big pieces of crab meat in it, not that imitation crab either. As far as the food went, everything was absolutely amazing. And the portions were big. Definitely had some leftovers to enjoy at our Airbnb the next day. Prices were affordable. The staff was very nice and answered all of our questions since we were out of town and didn't really know much about the restaurant. They gave awesome suggestions and recommendations. The next time I'm in Charleston I will definitely make sure to come back and visit Beautiful South but it's delicious food. read more

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I went to Beautiful South for dinner around 6pm on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded, so we were seated right away. Our server was nice but newer, so she didn't know a ton about the menu. We ordered a couple of things and nothing really stood out to us. - Crab rangoon dip was creamy and good, and we enjoyed it paired with the crispy wonton crackers - The shrimp toast was just okay - all you can really taste is the oil and how fried it is - The scallion oil noodles were fine, but kind of one-note and didn't have any special flavor - The mongolian beef was just okay as well, but you get tired of it pretty quickly since it's the same base flavor over and over Besides the crab rangoon dip, everything was pretty one-dimensional and lackluster. Definitely Asian fusion cuisine that may be good if you haven't had any of these dishes before, but not worth going if you've eaten decent Asian food. Restaurant has great decor, but I wouldn't choose to go back. read more

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I got the vegan black pepper tofu. It was very good, don't get me wrong, but it was neither spicy nor flavorful. They didn't have hot sauce so I added chili oil, but the bottom part wasn't very spicy either! I also didn't like that every table who ordered after me was told there was a long wait for white rice because of a "big" table. Asian restaurants should never run out of white rice, and the table wasn't very big. read more

Beautiful South - Black pepper tofu - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

When making a reservation for this restaurant I went off of Google review not knowing the reviews on yelp weren't as good. Our reservation was at 7:15 on a Thursday, the food was excellent, pork dumplings were fresh with favorite, the shrimp human although small was great with favor. The Char Siu fried rice was great I wish they had more options for meat but the pork was really good , the black pepper steak made me want to slap someone in a nice way it was so freaking good, whomever season those veggies like that needs to come home with me! Cocktail constellation teapot punch was refreshing and sweet, the sea drinking cities was good and strong but beware of the duck fat washes it has an after taste., the service was great our waiters were on top of it and the restaurants is a beautiful vibe. If I visit again I would definitely come back! read more

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One of the best Chinese dinners we've had in Charleston ever. A very cool vibe, everything was fresh and delicious. The chili oil that is on the table will enhance every single dish. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Absolutely loved the noodle dish we got for happy hour at the bar and the Black tea-tini. Dumplings are good but compared to the noodle dish not excellent. Would find back in a heartbeat! read more

We had a wonderful dinner at Beautiful South on New Year's Eve. This modern Chinese restaurant serves an upscale experience of southern Chinese cuisine, dim sum and craft cocktails. The dinner menu offers many great options suitable for sharing. We had shrimp & pork shumai, Kung Pao mushrooms, and Lap Yuk cabbage as starters. Each one delivered flavorful bites, and satisfying taste. Then our entrees were Ginger Chicken and General Tso's chicken. While the ginger chicken was good, it was well surpassed in texture and flavor by General Tso's chicken. If you want jasmine rice, order just one serving as it is plenty. Our service was good, with Chelsea taking care of us throughout our dining experience. We had been to Beautiful South earlier in 2025 and had just an ok experience. So we were skeptical at first on this visit. But I am glad we returned as we had a much better experience. The food was the significant key part, and made us appreciate the night. read more

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Rather ordinary, and certainly overpriced for meh fare. Uninteresting and bland. One and done.

I'm surprised by the amount of hate for this place. I was quite satisfied with the food. They have chili crisp on the table to spice up anything that needs a kick. The beef dumplings were the standout. I loved the chili sauce although some might be turned off by the strong flavor of red vinegar. The dry rubbed pork ribs were excellent...the skin was very crunchy and the meat fell off the bone. The bar is beautiful and the drink menu is quite impressive. The service was a bit lacking. all were polite and friendly but it's obvious management doesn't train the staff well. They knew virtually nothing about the food. They don't work well together. My water was empty for 10 minutes and no one cared to refill me. Dirty dishes weren't cleared and we ran out of napkins. We had to ask several times for basic things that good service would have anticipated. read more

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We came for Sunday's dumpling dinner and our server was so quick, helpful, and attentive with our order. He was able to explain each dish and gave his food recommendation from this restaurant. The food came pretty fast and thats a plus. We really enjoyed the dumplings, lo mein, and shumai. The sticky rice, dry ribs, and char siu bao just okay. Their coctail was pretty good. I also like the ambience of this place. Pretty good Chinese food. read more

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We've eaten with you several times - outside to allow me to bring my dog consistent with your website and phone recording. Tonight we were told that we're not serving outside because it attracts bugs - oh - and also we're shortstaffed. The last time I ate there will be the last time I ate there. If you're not serving on the patio, then remove it from your website and your voice message. read more

Food was very tasty. And a perfect portion size, enough to eat in one sitting. Service was nice and speedy. Ambiance was 10/10, I love the decor!! read more

Beautiful South - General Tso's Chicken and House-made Char Siu Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Came here on a Friday at 4 PM and it was totally empty. We bellied up to the bar and the bartenders were so fun and friendly. We ended up ordering a pork dumplings and spicy Hong Kong noodles. The noodles had bits of charred pork in it, which were a little too chunky for my taste, but the noodles and the mixed vegetables were so yummy! The pork dumplings were a great starter and had six dumplings in them so enough for two people. Our server made sure to give us some chili oil to drizzle on them and elevate the taste just a little bit more. read more

Beautiful South - Handmade Pork Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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$34 later, I got an appetizer and a beautiful cup of ice. I was the only customer in the restaurant. The vibe? Empty gallery meets overpriced lounge. The hostess was the manager (surprise), and his energy? As watered down as the drink. I asked if the flowers on the stand were real -- he said, "I didn't buy them." Okay sir, noted. The happy hour? Turns out it's only at the bar and only on select drinks -- something they forgot to mention until I was already seated. When I said the drink tasted like melted hotel ice, he offered to remove it from the bill with the enthusiasm of someone handing over a kidney. I declined. Out of pure pride. Then came the 3% "service" fee. What service? It's giving: $15 for ambiance and attitude. read more

Beautiful South - My $15 "craft cocktail" -- mostly ice, barely mezcal, and a sprinkle of disappointment. Total bill: $34 after a surprise 3% "fee. - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Are they doing me a favor by allowing me to dine at their restaurant? Requires $25 **per person** cancellation fee to make a reservation which is weird for this type of restaurant experience and also super difficult with baby-sitters who cancel on you (you can cancel before a specific time without penalty but it's well before the sitters cancel on you typically)... this spot had been on my radar since they opened and this cancellation policy made it so this was the first time we could finally go. Modern simple interior. Food was okay but I prefer Kwei Fei (sister restaurant) and I know if I arrive there around opening time with my entire family we'll get a spot. read more

This place really needs a better rating than it has. We were tourists without a car and vegan so really at a disadvantage with finding options. You could smell the food from a block away and we immediately got hungry. The place was busy on a Sunday night during a holiday weekend. We were greeted by a few of the staff and given a 15 minute wait time since we didn't have a reservation. There's a bench to sit at in the front where you have a view of the chefs hard at work and outside seating that we took advantage of. We got all of the vegan dishes, the rice noodles and the congee was so flavorful. A different server dropped our food and told us how the chef was inspired by New York and traveled to Asia to study. You could taste the education and love put into the food. It is small plates and after only eating bagels all day we demolished five plates between two of us. The tables next to us all had to go boxes so this must be us being super hungry and not really having a place or time to reheat. We got to turnip cakes and they were slightly less crispy than I'm used to, but solid. The rice cakes were the best things we had during our trip and I wish we got more than one order. Had the Chinese broccoli and the vegetable baos and they were good too. Service was truly so lovely. Everyone who dropped off food was so kind, I do wish they checked in a little more with us. We had to ask for spoons because no one dropped them off. Everyone did say bye to us, which was nice. Would come back here again. Environment is dark so good for a date night or girls night. We had drink plans after so didn't get anything besides food and all of the drinks looked really good. read more

Beautiful South - Congee - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The food is expensive and not terribly good, too sweet, overcooked, and uninteresting.

Probably the greatest thing here is their happy hour. You can get a martini with two beef dumplings and it's the combination you never knew you needed. Their noodles and dumplings are some of my favorite in Charleston. The beef dumplings have slightly more flavor than the pork but both are great options if you're a dumpling fan (and I am). Highly recommend the cucumbers they are a little spicy but so good. The crab rangoons are served as more of a dip than your traditional Rangoon but it comes full of crab ... and zero complaints here. The environment is sexy. It's dark inside and a great place for a date night. Their happy hour is Tuesday - Saturday (yes it happens on Saturday!) from 4-6 but you can't order off the full menu until 5pm so plan accordingly. read more

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The smells as you walk down the street are amazing. The restaurant has a cool look, upscale mixed with casual. I'd say it was very dark, a little too dark for my liking. The waitress was great, super helpful at explaining the menu and all the different options and what best to order. It's not your typical apps and entree style place, the menu is designed to be shared. So it can be a little different than normal. These types of places seem to be getting more popular in Charleston. Candidly I'm not a fan. The food is good. It's basically Chinese take out done professionally. It didn't wow me, I wasn't eating anything mind blowing but it was very good. The pork belly was sweet and I would have preferred it crispy. All the vegetables were amazing. The pepper beef was great, although I'd have prefer more beef and less veggies. The crab Rangoon dip is a nice twist, it uses real crab so don't expect your typical taste. The wonton chips were so crunchy they burst into a million crumbs as you use them. Not to mention covered in oil so it was kind of a pain to eat. Even though it tasted great I found myself wishing it wasn't so messy. I don't know why they couldn't just make them like regular crab rangoons. That filling would be amazing. This seems like a cool place and I think with time could be a really awesome spot for dates or a nice dinner with friends. Not sure it beats out other spots downtown as far as taste though. read more

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