Came here last night, got a fair amount of sushi. As I like to say, price sets expectations, and…read morethe price here was extremely reasonable, and I felt that the food & service more than exceeded those expectations. It's a typical strip mall restaurant in atmosphere and service, again, prices are very low, but good came out fast and tasted good so I was extremely happy eating here! Good place for some fast and cheap Japanese food! J.Ja

Pretty spacious place with different Japanese paintings and decor . The cashier was friendly and…read morequick with taking my order ( I'm assuming their son ). The price isn't too bad for what you are able to get ! I ended up getting the combo plate of shrimp and chicken with a spring roll for about 14 bucks. Other places you can look to pay around 18-20 bucks for the both . The portion could be bigger with more chicken than vegetables!

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 in an hour before close and they were still so nice to seat us and take wonderful care of…read moreus. Really good service and tons of sushi options! I had the crispy rice and it was good

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.

Food and Service are outstanding Do yourself a favor and go…read moreto this location You will love it

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

This place definitely exceeded my expectations, albeit they were quite low…read more Jumped in here around 5:30pm early Monday evening. My girlfriend had received a gift card for this restaurant and I was itching to spend it. We got an assortment of nigiri, sushi rolls, and hot plates. The nigiri itself I thought was OK. Just not good enough for the price point. We tried the Hamachi and Trevally. Love both of these fish but 17 dollars for two pieces of nigiri is steep We had the salmon shisho maki roll. Great lemon flavor. Not sure if I would get again. The two items that made this place four stars for me weee the hot plates. The dumplings were amazing and the lamb sesame noodles were quite good as well. Overall, good food. Just wouldn't go without a gift card. Thanks for the experience!

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.

I'm kind of behind on posting a review on this restaurant, but I didn't want to not post about it…read morebecause it was absolutely excellent. I went to Charleston to visit my sister and brother-in-law over Valentine's Day weekend and we were able to secure a reservation at sushi Wa and we had a great time. There are two owners and they're the ones that are making the sushi right in front of you. It is Omakase style and every single piece of sushi that I had was amazing and very unique from anything I've ever had. They suggested sake that would work well with what we were having for the night so we split a couple bottles . At the end of the experience you're able to choose, however many pieces that you liked from what they served us and they will make them for you again . One of my favorites was the Wagyu beef. It's a very small, intimate, place and they only have about 16 seats at the bar so it's really hard to get a reservation and if you do don't pass it up because we had a great time. Hopefully when I visit again we can come back and taste some more unique pieces of sushi !