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.

Best service at any establishment I've ever been to. Great food, every single employee has a smile…read moreon their face. As we were leaving every employee said thank you including in the kitchen. Greatest place in the world.

Service was impeccable, staff were very friendly and food was great. No regrets except bringing…read moremore cash to tip.

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.

I love the sushi there. The place is very calm. Also the Owner is very nice. Very nice and…read morerespectful staff.

Great experience. Ordered takeout and it was ready in about 20 minutes. They give you a ton of…read morefood. For the price you can not beat it. Clean inside and nice workers.

I am surprised, the place has not been shut down by the health department. There was a Desk with…read morepiles clothes & shoes underneath it. I walked in and sat down and saw how dirty it was and immediately left. I'm sure the food is good but the conditions are completely unsanitary. Why is there a desk with clothes piled in a restaurant??? The shoes under the desk. Nasty

Terrific sushi restaurant with very reasonable prices. Will be back for sure. The sushi looked like…read moreartwork

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!

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.

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.

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.

Came here for lunch right when it opened so we got sat quickly. Koma was our server and he was…read moredelightful. Friendly, engaging and he was moving around quickly. We got the hibachi lunch and both got soup and salad. Could tell the shrimp shumai was not homemade but they tasted alright. We got really good portions of our hibachi dishes and everything tasted great, especially their yum yum sauce because you know that is crucial! My favorite was the yaki udon noodles which we had plenty left to take home. I would come back and sit in Koma's section again! He made the experience very pleasant.

LOCATION: North Charleston, located on the corner of local street, looks like a run-down gas…read morestation with very rustic vibes. Parking can be harder to find when busy as there is street parking and 4-5 in the inside area SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT: Lots of seating inside and out and has a very unique feel and look to it, it can seem a bit run down and not as upscale. Service was great, server came by to explain new menu items and specials for today and was very detailed. FOOD: The Okonomiyaki is the main thing to try here and I believe what got them their Michelin Star. I will say, I would have this everyday if I could!!! The Graw Pow was ok and Dumplings are very small and other plates are small in size. I would love to try the other menu items but it seems like a great place for a first-timer in the area.

So good! Very chill vibes. Good spot for a casual dinner or you can dress up for a night out. Can…read morereally go either way. We ordered almost the whole menu and I will say everything was spicy!! But so delicious! The standout dish for me was the mochi dumplings. They came with a really great sauce. If anyone goes while they still have the ice cream special, you must get it!