We had our the after party for our daughter's wedding at Mesu and it was wonderful. The food was…read moregreat, the venue was fantastic and the staff was friendly and easy to work with. We rented the venue, so it was a private event. I highly recommend working with the team for your next event or party. Thank you for all your work!

I've visited Mesu for drinks before, but this was my first time grabbing a bite with friends on a…read moreweekday. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! We started with the chips and salsa--the chips have a unique seasoning that adds a great kick. We also shared the crab dip, which was incredibly creamy and delicious. Our waitress was fantastic! She was friendly and offered excellent recommendations tailored to our cravings. I also tried my first Leche Martini, and it was a total standout. While the Tiger Roll was good (perhaps not the best sushi I've ever had, but solid), the overall vibe and service made for a great night. I'd definitely recommend Mesu for a night out on King Street!

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.

Food was delicious, the price was reasonable, and the service is great…read more Three of us each had a different bowl, chicken, ribeye, salmon. Blonde serving was so big that I have enough over for another full dinner. It was a great experience.

We came here for lunch on a Saturday and would do it again. It is very clean inside and shiny. It…read morelooks like it might be a good place to watch sports maybe but we didn't. We especially liked a roll we asked them to make- eel avocado cucumber.

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.

We stopped by The Ordinary for a quick snack and some oysters before dinner. We happened to come at…read morea bit of an off time, so the restaurant wasn't very busy and we were able to grab seats at the bar without any wait. The bartenders were incredibly kind and helpful. Not only did they take great care of us, but they also shared some local restaurant recommendations, which we always appreciate when traveling. The oysters were fresh, cold, and exactly what we were looking for as a light bite before dinner. We enjoyed a drink, relaxed for a bit, and soaked in the atmosphere. It was a great spot to stop for a snack and a cocktail, and the friendly service made the experience even better.

Stopped in for a quick bite with a friend. The crispy oyster slider was so good, I just wish it…read morewere bigger! Service was quick and efficient. Love the indoor layout!

Solid Thai food with excellent noodles. King Street food had a large selection of Asian cuisine,…read morehowever, my focus was on Thai for lunch. The Thai Tea was made perfectly imo and was a generous portion. The Pad Thai had plenty of protein, the aforementioned excellent noodles, and just the right balance of peanut. The place is fairly large and was not very busy during my visit. Service was friendly and patient as I explored the full menu before deciding on my meal. Location is good as it seems to be in the thick of things on King Street. I'm not sure you'd come to Charleston looking for Asian food. However, if you have an inch that needs scratching, King Street Food will deliver.

King Street Foods totally satisfied my Thai food cravings and then some! The drunken noodles were…read moreprobably the best I've had in the U.S.--medium spice was perfect, the chicken was tender and flavorful, veggies were crisp, and the noodles had the perfect consistency. Honestly, nothing about them I'd change--I'm ruined forever. We also got the avocado roll, which was refreshing and light, and the shrimp tempura roll, crispy, deep-fried, and just plain delicious. The service was amazing too--staff were so attentive and welcoming, checking in just the right amount without being overbearing. I wish I'd gone twice during the trip that's how much I loved it. If you're in Charleston and craving Thai, this spot is an absolute must!

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

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

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.