First time visiting this place and I had a great experience! The food was delicious and exceeded my expectations. 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! read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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NOT ALLERGY FRIENDLY ‼‼‼ Our server was very nice. She wrote down allergic to gluten and took note of it as well when we were ordering, however, after waiting an hour for our sushi which had adjustments made to make it GF one bite of the sushi and it was full of fried breaded pieces. When she came back was told the sushi was full of gluten she got very flustered and offered a remake- but the damage was already done. After that happened the service became bad, no one would really say anything and the only thing removed from the bill was that plate of sushi. No real apology and no one knew how to respond. If you have allergies especially to gluten I do not recommend coming to this restaurant as the chefs did not take allergy precautions at all and added more gluten that was not supposed to be on the roll in the first place. I do not recommend unless you have no allergies or food concerns. read more

A friend and I ate here for lunch one Thursday afternoon and enjoyed it immensely. It was about 1:30, 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. read more

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really good sushi. went with my friends and the server was so attentive and nice. The food came out on time and everything was so good. will def be back read more

Really love Osaka. We live in West Ashley and go there often. I think it's the best sushi in all of Charleston. We love the wait staff especially Abbie, Tremmel, Resti, Taylor and all the others. They've become like family. The service is fast unless it's really busy. Highly recommend. read more

With all the choices you will like including sushi, hibachi and stir fry, Osaka will not disappoint and is above average in quality, preparation and presentation. The service is friendly, swift and attentive without crowding you~ you can take your time and relax in the zen-like environment and enjoy appealing music. The ambience is warm creating a relaxed atmosphere and there are large windows in the booth area allowing for lots of natural light. Tables are spaced nicely to allow for privacy and allows for an intimate dinner for two. As it seems hard to find good Asian food in the Charleston area that isn't thrown together and average in quality~ Osaka will not disappoint~ and they have been in business and at the same location for more than twenty years. That alone should tell you something! read more

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Not impressed with the sesame chicken. Sushi was a bit flavorless. There are other nearby options that I will go back to read more

I can say they did an excellent job renovating during Covid. The place is beautiful inside and very clean. As always the food is excellent. I ordered the Maki B and Spider roll and remember the other roll we ordered. Also got spring roll and Japanese egg rolls read more

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Let me start by stating that we ate here on Christmas Eve and we knew it would be madness. We came prepared. However, it was next level madness. If you know you will be one of the ONLY restaurants open on Christmas Eve, prepare accordingly. We sat at the bar with a drink for about 15 minutes, not bad at all. Once we were seated we waited about 20 minutes for someone to come greet us. We were ready to order more drinks, apps and entrees to make it easier. Our drinks and apps arrived in about 10 minutes which was great. This is where the wheels came off. We waited almost an hour for our entrees. I ordered Chicken Pad Thai and my husband ordered General Tso Chicken. Our waitress came over three times to tell us it would be out soon. She ended up bringing us miso soup to make up for the delay. Nice gesture , but some comped drinks or our apps would have been more appropriate. Our food finally arrived after she brought the soup. Mine was a plate full of noodles with a few small pieces of chicken, barely any egg or onions or nuts. The flavor was good though. I picked around and ate the minimal good stuff. My husband's dish was absolutely delicious! Best we've had in Charleston. The waitress stopped by and asked if I needed a box. I told her no thank you and voiced my concerns. Again, no compensation was offered. We eat out a lot and don't mind waiting. However, the food and attention to detail need to make up for long wait times. read more

This is our go to sushi and hibachi place !! I love the nigiri combo with soup and salad. Great service and food ! read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Nigiri combo - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Traveling in the area, found this place on Yelp and couldn't be happier with the experience. From the servers to the atmosphere to the broad menu and of course the food. We're big sushi eaters and try it nearly everywhere we go- this place holds its own and then some. read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - 2 sushi rolls and Toro sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Osaka is tried and true, warm and wonderful. Unlike many sushi places, this one is comfortable to linger in with friends- especially at lunchtime when it tends to be less bustling. My favorite sushi for years has been a roll they make here that they call "downtown roll" but this visit I got soup and it hit the spot. Also try their steamed vegetarian dumplings- I am not sure they are on the menu but order them anyway. So good!! read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Hanoi Noodle Soup add shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Surprisingly quality of fish and good menu. Good service. Reasonable prices. Would 100% return. Beware they are closed Tuesdays.

Best takeout sushi in Charleston!!! MUST try. The insanity roll and white river roll are both amazing. You can't go wrong with anything! Love this place!!! read more

Food was amazing !! Can't believe it's not rated higher. Service was good. Ambience was good.

One of the best places for sushi and quite a few other choices too ! Salads , soups , tea's Try the curry soup and add the shrimp , feeds two ! Or one like me .... So delicious! Service is excellent, very nice atmosphere without being too fancy to go in with shorts and a Bahama button up Salty recommends ! read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Hot Green Tea - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I've lived on James Island for several years now and never stopped to eat here. If you read my reviews, I love sushi. Well, that was my bad. Our server Taylor was excellent, food was excellent, and atmosphere was excellent. Three home runs. Edamame was tender just like I like it. Soy and wasabi were very good. Yes, I am a soy/wasabi connoisseur, either can make or break a sushi dinner. Sushi was all fresh: yellowtail, scallop, white tuna, and stripe bass were all very good. I shared an Almond Dragon roll and Rising Phoenix roll both were excellent! Only 1 negative, the soy paper on my eel avocado roll was a bit chewy. Saki was a bit sweet for my taste but still good. Nice and hot. Prices were average or lower than most places close by. Overall an excellent experience and we will be back! read more

Nice new interior decor, all of my sushi was good, drinks were good, and the waiter was attentive. No issues at all, I'll definitely go back. read more

Stopped in on my lunch break for a quick meal and I was not disappointed! The service was great and my food came out within 5 minutes of ordering. The tuna roll was so fresh and the Tom Kha Gai soup was so delicious and a great comfort food option. read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Tom Kha Gai - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Some of the best sushi I've ever had and I've had a lot. Service was impeccable and the freshness was unmatched

The food here is simply amazing! The service was just as great! We love it! The restaurant is very clean with pleasant decor.

Unassuming little bistro tucked away in a parking lot off of Folly Road. Osaka shares the parking lot with a popular strip center full of restaurants, a grocery store and other small retailers. There is plenty of parking here so you won't have any issues securing a nearby space. We opted to sit at the bar and although they don't have a bartender , there are servers that provide excellent service if you decide to sit here . We had cocktails, Saki and appetizers and the experience was pleasant. Our server was very attentive and efficient . We tried the yellowtail jalapeño, filet mignon tataki & the Suno Mono appetizer(diced sashimi fish over cucumber with ponzu sauce , masago & scallions). Everything was delicious! Ps: the women's bathroom counter lights up ! Kinda cool . Great service , food and ambiance . Definitely recommend and I will be back . read more

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Good food. My salmon sashimi as very fresh. My friends had sesame shrimp and enjoyed. Server very responsive to my celiac needs. Only concern is that tables accommodate only 4. Can they handle larger parties? read more

My first (and last) visit to Osaka. Can't speak for their other dishes, but stay away from the Pad Thai! It was a dense lump of bland, gummy noodles. No sauce, bean sprouts, egg, green onion, or any discernible flavor. There were a small amount of soggy bits that almost passed as peanuts. I had what I thought was the worst Pad Thai ever in Beaufort the weekend before. I'd take that over this in a heartbeat. read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Pad Thai? - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

They have done a really nice refresh on the restaurant - it's very pleasant inside and the sushi is very good. I have been for a sushi lunch several times recently and there's been nothing that needs any improvement. read more

Service is very good and the Sushi and Sashimi is some of the best in Charleston SC. I would recommend their version of the Salmon Ceviche, Dragon Roll and Tuna Cracker. read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Interesting Interior table dividers. - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We stopped in for restaurant week. We were quickly seated, but our waiter was nowhere to be found. It was quite a while before he showed up, but when he did, he was friendly. We ordered off of the restaurant week menu & got: spring rolls & pork dumplings for appetizers, the blizzard roll & general Tsos chicken for entrees & we got ice cream for dessert. The blizzard of role was absolutely delicious. The spring rolls and dumplings were tasty and the General Tso's chicken was pretty good too. The waiter boxed up my husband's food and even gave him a little extra rice in his to-go box, which was really nice. He brought out our check, but forgot to bring out our 3rd course (the ice cream). But after reminding him he quickly returned with the ice cream. Overall, the food was good & I would eat here again. read more

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Amazing sushi!!!! Moved from NJ & struggling to find a good sushi option. Outside was misleading- ii highly recommend. And Taylor -our servers, could not have been better! read more

We were in the mood for some really good sushi and spring rolls and Osaka did not disappoint. Our server was very helpful and so friendly. Our food was delicious, hot and beautiful presentation. Prices were reasonably priced and we will definitely be returning. read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Dragon roll, spicy tuna roll and crunch roll. - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This place is seriously overpriced. Don't trust the prices you see in the Yelp menu images, cause during pandemic this place increased their prices at least 30%-50%. Their food and service is average but they charge like if they were Tao New York. Dinner for 2 you would easily spend $150 just on the food. The fact that they don't bother to claim their Yelp page says a lot, even though I have told them twice to do it so they can update their prices. It is very sad that they are so overpriced cause I would have ordered from here twice a week if they had normal prices. My advise, stay away from this place. read more

Used to go here all the time. The sushi would make my night every time and it was always a great vibe in the restaurant. Servers were always nice, as I knew them from reoccurring visits and they seemed on top of it when the place was packed. Only detriment I noticed was that they were gradually raising prices over time. It became too expensive for me. I highly recommend Osaka Asian Bistro if you want great service and food. read more

The food here is always delicious and the staff is quick and professional. I love coming here and have not been disappointed. I usually sit at the sushi bar and enjoy watching the skilled chef's preparing each dish. I typically have sushi or sashimi but have tried a few cooked dishes and have enjoyed them also. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Amazing food service and vibes. Orange chicken and summer rolls are amazing and their sushi is great as well. Super fast service and great portions. read more

Chicken was soft and chewy in the chicken fried rice, not appetizing. Portion size was pretty good

After Hurricane Florence it was hard to find places open for food so we were thankful to see Osaka was one of the few restaurants with enough staff and supplies to take an order. I placed an order for takeout with tom ka gai soup, a couple sushi rolls (Out of Control & Philly rolls) and pad thai. Osaka's menu consists of Japanese, Chinese and Thai food which is pretty cool with me -- I love all 3 and this is a great compromise when my husband is craving hibachi but I may want Thai. I sent my husband out to get the food, we were told 20 minutes so he waited ~10 minutes before leaving so he would have gotten to the restaurant right on time. Unfortunately when he arrived they realized our order was given to the wrong person when picking up takeout (I feel badly for the people who didn't realize until they got home -- hope they like sushi and Thai noodles!). My husband had to wait another 15-20 minutes for our order to be made and they gave him 1 small ginger salad as an apology. While I appreciate the gesture, the food was for 2 of us so maybe 2 salads would have been nice or an appetizer to share. They also forgot to add in the sides of sauce we requested. Anyway, the food we received was decent but not outstanding. I'd return for easy takeout, but probably skip the sushi next time. The pad thai was great and I'll be curious to try their hibachi as well. read more

Osaka is a great, convenient choice for sushi. They have many creative rolls, but I their fish is not the freshest or most flavorful. Customer service has been excellent. read more

I probably wouldn't have stopped in here if I didn't have to go to Staples to pick up an order, but I'm glad that I did. It was about 5:30pm on a Thursday by the time we got here, and we were seated rather quickly. Our waitress came out to take drink orders and discussed the menu. I ended up ordering one of the signature rolls which was called The Blizzard. I don't remember what was on / in it, but it had tempura shrimp and was wicked good. I also ordered a cucumber salad as a side. It took a little while for us to get the check at the end, and a side order of eel was almost forgotten, but overall, it was a good experience and I'd come back if I was in the area again. read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The Hibachi is lacking flavor I ate here a couple years ago and again today and both times The Hibachi needed Salt. I typically don't add a lot of salt to things so I feel it was definitely under season. California roll was good miso soup is good. Healthy portions of food in the bento box with some nice veggies. Extra caution for Covid including a glass separation where you put the food and the payment in a box and send it through. read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Hibachi bento box lunch special $14 after tax. Subbed soup I stead of salad. - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A nice find! Easy off the bridge on James Island. The restaurant is Japanese and very authentic. Loved their sushi. Fresh, just melted in the mouth. One member at our table ordered Pad Thai. Thought it was good but not exceptional. Another was pure vegan and loved her Tofu salad. The Gyoza we had was very good and light. People here are very friendly and helpful. I'd come back. read more

Osaka Asian Bistro - Japanese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This was the absolute worst hibachi food I have ever eaten. Booked a reservation on a Monday because Hachiya was closed. We were disappointed when we arrived to find there were no hibachi grills and it would be served at a table but we were okay with that. The soup was good. We got steak and shrimp hibachi and you cannot convince me that the food was not frozen. I love vegetables but the onions, zucchini, and carrots were awful. I would compare it to a lean cuisine dinner for $26. The entire dish was covered in a thick teriyaki sauce and there was no ginger, mustard, or white sauce. The rice was bad as well. Just putting this warning out because I wish someone had let me know so I could have avoided it. read more