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.

This was our first time trying out this restaurant, and there were definitely some pros and cons…read more Apparently, there are two sides to the restaurant. On one side it is an "all you can eat" menu. On the other side, you order à la carte off of a regular menu. On the all-you-can-eat side, it appears you'll probably need a reservation, as it is quite popular. We did not have a reservation but didn't want all you can eat anyway, so we sat on the side with the regular menu. The menu is quite large, with a good variety of sushi and other dishes. We got there during happy hour, and they had some great deals on appetizers, certain types of sushi, and drinks. Every employee that we encountered was friendly and helpful. The presentation of the food was lovely, as you can see from the photos below, but overall, the food was just so-so. The sushi was good, but definitely not the best I've ever had. It wasn't terrible, just nothing to write home about. We ordered fried calamari as an appetizer and that was not great, compared to other restaurants. It was fairly thick and heavily battered (as far as calamari goes), and tasted as if the oil hadn't been changed in a while. We also ordered regular egg rolls, which were OK. As far as ambience, for some reason many restaurants play loud music that isn't suitable for dining (have they always done this and I just never noticed?), and this is one of them. Overall, I do feel that we received good food for the price, and again, all of the employees were stellar. We will probably try this location again.

Came to celebrate a birthday. The food and drinks were very good. I got the hot philly sushi and it…read morewas so good. The flavors mixed so well, never had anything like it before. The karaoke rooms are pretty cozy, we had 6 people and it was still somewhat spacious. The karaoke goes on till 11 even thought the food stop being served at 9pm. The servers are super helpful when we needed help with the karaoke machine. I definitely recommend this place for big parties who are hungry and looking for a good time. For the menu side of the restaurant I definitely recommend adding a lazy Susan for sharing apps.

Stopped here on a whim today on my way home and got the Classic Combo (tuna roll, salmon roll, and…read moreyellowtail roll). I was perfectly pleased with what I got. It was fast and tasty and made fresh to order, and was about the same price as what I would pay at the Publix next door for the same. That's a win in my book, just about the least expensive sushi I've ever had, and perfectly fine. Will be back next time I want sushi. Oh, and open til 10?! J.Ja

This was my second time ordering takeout from here, and unfortunately, it was another…read moredisappointment. I ordered the hibachi steak (medium), but it arrived well done and didn't taste fresh at all. The fried rice was basically just browned rice--no flavor, no vegetables. According to the menu, the dish is supposed to come with vegetables, but none were included. I noticed an option online to "add more vegetables" for an extra $5, but I didn't choose it because I assumed veggies were already part of the plate, as advertised. For the price, the quality is just not there. Everything felt bland and underwhelming. I'm honestly not sure what keeps people coming back or what they're ordering that makes them enjoy it. For context, I'm not a sushi person--mainly due to the texture combinations. I like the ingredients separately, just not all rolled together. So if sushi is their strength, maybe that's where the better experience is... but I wouldn't know. Overall, I don't plan to order again. Just not worth the cost or the letdown.

This is my favorite hibachi spot in charleston for quick and easy hibachi. I usually get the…read morechicken hibachi with no oyster sauce and then drench my meal in white sauce and it's just delicious. The restaurant is family owned and they are really sweet and friendly. The restaurant itself has an old school japanese vibe with a side corner or merchandise you can check out while you're waiting for food. Definitely worth a check!

I order once a week. Just love the steak and shrimp with mushrooms! It's always hot when it is…read moredelivered. The price is right. You will not be disappointed!

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.

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.

O-Ku on King St Charleston has been on my list for a while. What a beautiful large airy space. So…read moremany staff who attend to every need making the whole experience memorable. After looking at the menu we opted for the 6 course Omakase Menu ($150 per person) It was a phenomenal choice. Each dish better than the previous. Outstanding technique & presentation with the freshest of product. Omakase takes about 2 hrs which was perfect for us. The restaurant fills up pretty quickly and unless you want to sit at the bar (if available) book your reservation early. We parked in the visitors parking garage off of Ann St. it's very close by. Definitely check this gorgeous restaurant out.

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.

I had to make reservations over a month in advance but it was worth it. The food was expertly put…read moretogether, the chefs were hilarious and it's always good sharing an experiences with a small group of new friends. Im a sucker for the intimate setting of sitting around a small chef counter watching the experts prepare your meal, watching their process and getting to discuss with them what they're doing and what you'll be tasting. Do I remember what was said or exactly what I ate? Nope, but that doesnt matter. Its more about just living in the moment. This place is perfect for a date night for your sushi-loving partner.

There's two different types of sushi in this world: Sushi-Wa, and everyone else. The people who…read moreworked there are some of the friendliest people I've ever met in the restaurant industry. Sitting right in front of them while they make the sushi is such a fun experience and you really feel like you can bond with the other customers who are sitting with you because it's so intimate. I think it's a must go in Charleston. It's well worth the wait and the money spent if you ever get the chance to go. I'm not gonna pretend that I know the names of any thing that I got, but it was all great. The sea urchin it was not for me and is not pictured, but it's an acquired taste. Everything else was excellent and so fresh.