Such a fun and memorable time as a party of 6 with our grandkiddos at Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse…read moreand Sushi! From soup to salad to the main course--an abundance of delicious food! Decadent chicken teriyaki paired with shrimp, steak, and fresh veggies... absolutely amazing. And of course, the chef had us all laughing--such great entertainment! Yummy 3 flavor sherbet cup dessert. Balloons, chef hats to color, and take home trays for the left overs in a brown bag yore is a start to finish well designed plan that moves tables quickly. Do be prepared for that! Full hearts, full bellies, and sweet family memories made! Always a good time and truly beautiful decor tops the experience off.

The food, the ambiance and the chef, most of the time servers are the highlights and particularly…read moreno complaints. Then on to the issues here are the following: The hostess with the most-ess and the failed system of reservations and lack there of, no matter how far out you plan in accordance becomes a major debacle when arriving and leaves a poor taste in your mouth. Not to mention the huge snarky attitudes and negative undertones received from the hostess's staff. Literally, I witnessed the young black female this past Saturday evening, Kamaya, I believe is her name display a fake disposition, associated with a fake smile and then spoke negatively of patrons behind their backs, under her breath. I get it, they can't control diners who linger around after being serve and or can't control or predict, when they decide to leave so others are able to be seated and served in a timely fashion. But, I would suggest, to always remain very transparent and do not force bogus rules of rushing a party to arrive early and then convey a message that states your table will be held for 10 minutes and then released/ cancelled. When a party, such as ourselves, arrive before time and then are told that your party will not be seated until all parties are INSIDE the building, even though they are trying to find a park in this small parking lot. Finally, all parties of your group are present and accounted for, standing in your face still within the time frame mentioned. Then to be told, you now have a few tables ahead of you and the wait is approximately 20 minutes. Really? But in actuality you and your guests now wait 40 to 45 minutes after your scheduled reservation. All the while witnessing them seat random small parties that walk in after your large group with an actual reservation. I know this because I listened as I stood idly by the hostess desk. One or the management of this establishment need to focus on revamping this failed system and have some of your hostess to work on their attitudes. Last I checked, it is patrons such as myself that keeps them employed and your business successful and thriving. Also, a word to all other patrons, if you desire a table greater than a party of 12, prepare to pay a deposit of $10 pp but you still will probably have to wait for your reserved tables. The only thing that made me come back to this place was a special request from my daughter for her birthday and our amazing Chef Marcelino, and Gee, our server was pretty cool as well. Needless to say, with all of the hoops, unnecessary rules and lack of communication, unwarranted attitudes, rehearsed apologies and lack of organizational skills, it will be a while before we return to this establishment, if at all! There are too many restaurants here in the Low Country who strive for professionalism and actually value their patrons without the blatant disrespect from their hostess desk. I would give, 5 stars for Marcelino and Gee but 1 star for the hostess desk! Do better!

Definitely a James island gem! Great food, friendly service. I live right up the street and had…read morenever stopped in but I'm so glad that I finally did.

My buddy Raymond took me out to dinner here and WOW what a great experience! Our server Victoria…read morewas super friendly and personable. Our food came out fast and was outstanding. I loved the options on the menu and their selection of teas was great. Sushi was insanely fresh and good. A bit pricey and well worth it. I had a good time and would love to come back again, even if it is a bit out of the way for me. J.Ja

We got the Fantastic Roll, the Amazing Roll (if I remember correctly) and some tuna and smoked…read moresalmon nigiri. Everything was super fresh and delicious! The service was also on point. Will definitely be coming back!

I dropped by just because of the name since I just came back from Japan and learned what Maguro…read more(tuna) meant. The bar is hidden away in a parking lot where it is difficult to turn into from the other side of the road because of a barrier so you have to make a u turn up the road a little bit. The place itself is kind of small. I sat at the bar but I'm not sure why but it felt a little off. It didn't feel like a normal sushi bar where I felt like I was able to see the chef prepare the food I'm not sure if there was some kind of height disproportion or if the glass with food was blocking the way. The staff was friendly but there did seem to be some kind of miscommunication between the server and the chef when they were doing hand offs on top of the bar. It might be better to do food handoffs at the open corner to the side so the waitress didnt have to reach high and over customers although maybe it is different when it is busy since I was the only one at the bar. The food itself was delicious although I must admit I can't tell the difference between normal sushi. I would rate this as normal sushi. To put things in perspective bad sushi would have dried out rice or fish that tastes a bit off in a bad way. Amazing sushi would be something that just tastes so different but in a good way. Could be a cute casual date spot or even a friend group meet up spot. Keep in mind the space is limited but it shares the menu and space with Taste of Thai next door. I havent been into Taste of Thai yet so I can't talk about the spacing in there.

We enjoyed our meal at Shiki. The sushi was fresh, and their food and drink menu included a wide…read morerange of standard to premium selections, including fatty tuna, A5 wagyu, and Junmai Daiginjo. I appreciated how they filled their spicy tuna rolls with chunky pieces of fish instead of the usual ground tuna used in other sushi restaurants. Their offerings and methods of preparation, paired with their higher price point, suggests they are a higher end establishment. However, the atmosphere was undoubtedly on the casual side, and their service, although friendly and knowledgeable, exuded a lack of experience and the same attention to detail that they put into their food. This was especially apparent after coming from eating at other restaurants in a similar price bracket, where you can sense the waitstaff had a lot of pride and passion for their craft, and it didn't feel like it was just a job for them. In contrast, our experience at Shiki felt far more transactional, and lacked that "customer obsession" and genuine warmth. That said, it's difficult to judge a restaurant's culture just from a single night, and maybe other customers had a different experience from us. Ultimately, if good sushi is your priority and you are willing to splurge a bit, Shiki meets and even exceeds that bar.

Living in Charleston, you'd think there would be a sushi spot on every corner with phenomenal…read morefresh-fish options. They exist, but some of the best are so unassuming you can walk right past them. Shiki is exactly that kind of place--a small, warm, inviting restaurant tucked into a strip mall that feels like a neighborhood secret. Loc, our waiter, greeted us as soon as we sat down with water, a friendly welcome, and a helpful walk-through of the menu. We started with wine and sake--always a promising beginning. The first course was seaweed salad with baby octopus, and I could have happily sipped that dressing like a cocktail. Light, bright, perfectly balanced, with tender octopus that added just the right bite. From there we decided to sample our way through the menu and ordered a lineup of rolls: Spicy Yellowtail, Spicy Shiromi, Rainbow, Spider, Lemon Salmon, and Eel. Each one seemed better than the last. The Spicy Shiromi was the clear standout--absolutely spectacular. What really sets Shiki apart is that every roll has its own distinct flavor instead of the one-note sameness you find at so many sushi spots. You can tell real care goes into the preparation. If you're searching for fresh, thoughtful, genuinely delicious sushi, don't overlook this little gem. Shiki is the real deal.

First off.... I've been offing food from here for about 8 years now and I have always recommended…read morethis restaurant to all of my friends who are looking for quick tasty consistent Chinese food. Staff is always nice and always give customers smiles welcoming them into their establishment. I made a mistake by ordering from the Tokyo Express in Mt. pleasant and when I showed up at the James Island Tokyo Express on James Island right when they were closing for the night and realized the mistake I made the gentleman who was now there by his self took my order and cut on the fryers and cooked all the food I had ordered. He could have easily sent me on my way but he stayed late and cooked for me. I work in food and beg and no how annoying that can be. I'm very grateful and am glad that I support such a great establishment. Thank you again Tokyo Express and I'm sorry about my mistake Tokyo Express Mt. Pleasant

Food is definitely on the low end of meh…read more What is worse is that they overcharge on sales tax (should be a combined 11%, they charge 11.5%).

The salmon and chicken hibachi was good the salmon had a fish taste in which I put it aside and ate…read morethe chicken rice and vegetables. The bartender had my drink tasting really good. Always a good spot to drop in for lunch.

They are honestly so fast with food and so sweet, especially if you have little ones the servers…read moremake them feel so special it has the most welcoming people as soon as you walk in the door, you can smell the food our daughter absolutely loves it and we always go back

A meal here is guaranteed to be memorable. It would be easy to write off the preparations as…read more"pretentious" except they pull everything off. The combination of flavors and textures delight you with each bite. For three people, we found one raw, one small plate and one entrée each gave each of us just enough. Dessert choices were limited (they offered one) so can't remark on that. But if you've had all the shrimp and grits and whole hog the area has to offer, I can GUARANTEE you won't leave Snow Monkey's thinking it was similar to anything you've eaten in your life.

This was our second visit, once when they first opened, and a revisit a year later. The first visit…read morewas a huge win with delicious house cocktails and several options for the meals. This visit we found they no longer offer their cocktails, which was a disappointment because it was one of the reasons we came out. The daily menu cannot be found and for a $200 dinner, I'd like to know what will be available. This night a few things on the menu were not available, which also gives one pause. That being said we loved the Yellowtail, and the Baby Romaine was delicious!!! Brisket, was bland and dry, and at $32..a shame to serve. Not sure where the English pea and potatoes were. The sesame noodles were wet, drippy, and had no flavor. We'd go back in a heart beat for dessert. While it wasn't what was supposed to be offered, the passion fruit sorbet and the toasted blueberry/cake compote were sublime. The meals here are to be like a tapas, and shared, which really raises the prices. And since each plate may be one bite each for 4 people, you can see how quickly your bill will climb. Sharing a weekly menu on the website and bring back your amazing cocktail menu would be nice. Folks should try this place for their own opinion, but with so many spots around, twice may be enough for us.

First time visiting this place and I had a great experience! The food was delicious and exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The service was very friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was great too. Definitely a nice place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. Will be coming back again!

A friend and I ate here for lunch one Thursday afternoon and enjoyed it immensely. It was about…read more1:30, so we missed the lunch crowd. Very pleasant ambiance. Speedy service. Ava was our server, and she was fabulous. I ordered the sushi lunch special- any three select rolls for $11.95. I got two spicy tuna rolls and a spicy salmon roll with minimal (light) rice. A choice of soups (miso or mushroom) or salad came with it. We each got the mushroom soup, which was tasty. I also ordered a specialty roll- the Sunny, also with minimal (light) rice and hold the avocado. My friend ordered the sashimi lunch special for $11.95. All of our food was delicious and fresh-tasting. Ample parking, clean restrooms.