Oku is always a great spot for sushi and cocktails in Charleston. I ordered the Salmon Lemon Roll…read moreand the Playboy Roll. Both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I also ordered the Shogun cocktail made with gin, lemon, and basil. It was such a good complement to the sushi. Great atmosphere, delicious food, and creative cocktails. Ask for Erica at the bar. Oku is an easy choice for a date night, girls' night, or whenever you're craving really good sushi downtown.

We had the most incredible time celebrating my birthday at O-ku!…read more The team completely personalized my entire experience and made me feel so special on my birthday. Going that extra step certainly did not go unnoticed and something I value in a dining experience. First of all-- the matcha mocktail was a wonderful opener to our evening. We ordered the truffle edamame (our favorite), the chef's choice nigiri which was incredibly fresh, the salmon & lemon roll (a must order), and the spider roll. My partner said the mochi was the best he's ever had. We highly recommend this dining experience not only for the exceptional service but for the quality in every dish.

Came here while I was in town on a Bach trip. We were a big group and the restaurant accommodated…read moreus well. To drink I ordered a Lychee-Tini and it was delicious!!! As a lychee martini lover, they're harder to find the further away from Miami I get so I was so happy to see it here on the menu!! Several of the girls in our group decided we would split the sushi boat and it was a great decision. We all picked rolls we wanted and they came out so pretty and tasted really fresh. Some other girls ordered their own dishes and enjoyed them as well. One girl in our group ordered the birria ramen and she loved it. She said it was SPICY and the best ramen she's ever had. As a non- spicy person, I had to take her word for how good it was. Would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area! We were dressed up but it seems pretty casual.

Vibes were great. Food was delish. Drinks were great. Service was great (thank you Josie!). I…read moreordered 3 street tacos (Philly, carne asada, and birria) and they were phenom!! My friends ordered the crispy rice, nachos, and quesadilla and all were great! Not terribly over busy. One downside - we were sat by the gong and after something (couldn't figure out fully what that was make a sake shot) they get to ring the gong. Make sure you pack your earplugs if sat below it like we were!

when we first walked in, the host was super sweet. She brought us to the table and we started to…read morelook at the menu, tons of options which was nice. we put our order in and it was about a 30 minute wait, even the gyoza was a 30 minute wait. when the food came it was good but not the best sushi i've ever had. nothing too special about it. it was also FREEZING. definitely bring a sweatshirt. My friend also got the gyoza put on her bill even though she did not order one. Not an awful place !

We stopped in here for a light bite and to escape the rain our first day in. I want to first start…read moreby saying the food and service were lovely. Sushi was flavorful, large pieces of fish and tasted fresh. Our server was attentive and provided excellent service. The restaurant has nice low lighting and has a welcoming atmosphere. My rating is reflective of the cleanliness of the restaurant. We walked in and almost turned around and walked out because the smell was so overwhelming when you walk in. Now, Charleston itself has a slight smell but it's very unappetizing to walk into sour/fishy smell. We decided to push through and try it because it was down pouring. The restroom is a single room, gender natural restroom. It was gross. The floors were sticky and slippery. Again, the food and service were great but I'd suggest giving a little extra attention to the cleanliness. They do offer a good lunch special. That was a bonus.

The hibachi and sushi were so good... I had to spin the block twice…read more Two visits in one month says everything you need to know. From the Bento I had the Chicken during my 1st visit to the Shrimp hibachi bowl on my second to the delicious sushi rolls, every bite delivered. If you're looking for a spot that's worth going back to before the month is even over, this is it. The Papa Roll is on repeat for every visit. Love that's its spacing and has a beautiful bar. The service is a 10/10 both visits. They anticipated our needs both times.

This was my first experience at Konnichiwa and I loved it. The bento boxes and bowls are huge. I…read morehad the chicken bento and it was flavorful and tasty. Now when you go in you are greeted with the hostess yelling "konnichiwa" (it was funny). The waiter was attentive and very helpful. It is a family friendly establishment and I highly recommend.

So first off, my wife and I came here since we were in the area and assumed it was affiliated with…read moreHOKKAIDO in Summerville but we were very mistaken and realized they are not. These are 2 totally different places. So I will echo everyone else with the complaints about the service and how you're treated when trying to get take out or dine in. The only good news is the lady/hostess with the glasses is equally rude and snarky with everyone so at least you can rest easy knowing it's not just you or personal lol. All jokes aside, she really needs someone to teach her basic customer service skills and how to speak to people. She is very aggressive and comes off very rude and flat out mean. To her she may not think that and I am giving her the benefit of the doubt here because she really does lay it on really thick. It's sad too because the sushi, Hibachi, and food here is actually good hence the 3 stars. We dined in and the place was decently clean and looked okay but it was dead and empty and I can only assume it's from all of the negative reviews about the customer service. I honestly don't foresee this place lasting too much longer if she doesn't either get help or get better training on how to speak and interact with customers and I am just talking about the mere basics here of customer service nothing else.

I decided to order soba noodles with chicken. It has been my go to dish. The chicken was fresh and…read morethe portion size was great for the price. I typically order on a delivery platform. I have called a few time to get clarification on the menu and the staff is very pleasant.

Went here on our first night on a recommendation and was absolutely delighted with the food,…read moreambiance and waitstaff. After spending a week in Charleston and trying several highly recommended restaurants, I honestly think this first seafood meal was the best!! We each had a fish dinner and shared a dessert, which all was very delicious! Being from Texas, we laughed at the size of the Diet Coke offered as a dinner drink!! Overall, an excellent dinner!!

We had a wonderful experience at The Ordinary, which is anything but Ordinary. The hostess was…read morewelcoming and accommodating. When I first entered I told her I had made the mistake of choosing "outdoor patio" for our reservation (90% humidity) which she told me "not problem, we went ahead and got you an indoor table", AMAZING. My husband got the Coastal Cola (like drinking a Coca Cola while eating boiled peanuts...really, and it's amazing). For dinner we split the following Tier 1 Tower - The oysters were fresh, the smoked amberjack pate was clean and filling, and the peel and eat shrimp were flavorful. For my husband's second beverage he ordered a "Loaded Hamms" (not on the menu but they'll know) with their homemade hot sauce. Smoked Bird Island Oysters - OMG it was so simple yet so flavorful and fresh. They make their own hot sauce which is very flavorful with a touch of spice. We loved it. Charcoal Grilled Royal Reds - The eggplant puree with like a Baba ghanoush but with a little more flavor and pizazz. The shrimps were so tender and again flavorful. For desert we split the corn ice cream with blackberry jam and graham cracker crumbles. It was amazing. We highly recommend "The Ordinary"; the food was phenomenal and the service was exceptional.

The food was super! I have the salad with a ginger orange dressing with teriyaki chicken and it was…read morehonestly one of the best salads I think I've ever had! The Atmosphere is typical Thai casual. The Service was very good. I would recommend this Resturant for a quick yummy meal when you're on the go.

If you're looking for a quick bite while exploring King Street, this is a great spot to stop. The…read moremenu is simple but has enough variety that everyone should be able to find something they like. I ordered the sushi burrito, and it was good. Our waitress was kind and friendly, and the restaurant looked clean and well kept. The location is also super convenient right on King Street so it's an easy place to pop into for a quick bite while you're out shopping or walking around the area. Nothing overly fancy, just good food, friendly service, and a convenient location. I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for something quick and casual!

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

Brought some friends here visiting the area and it was also our first time…read more 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.

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.

This place definitely lives up to its name! This place is fire friendly staff helped my wife and I…read morepick the yellow tofu curry for our main and edamame for our appetizer. The boba is really good we both got mango and I would recommend it as well as all the food. Wait staff was very nice to offer hot chillies to spicy up my curry as I like it HOT! My wife felt the way it arrived was perfect and so did I but cannot help but try the spicy stuff. Super crispy Chicken wings as a side for some added protein after a long day of walking around the neighborhoods and some bicycling even if they were e-bikes . Can't wait to go back and try some other items!

Food was pretty good! Sushi was yum but we also got the chicken sandwich and it wasn't as good…read more Staff was pretty good overall. Food did take a little longer even though there wasn't anyone else in there.