Horrible service, everyone seemed like they had no idea what was going on. I had to wait almost an hour for my table when i made a reservation. Would not recommend read more

Firstly, love the location of this spot. It's a little hole in the wall in a complex on east bay st. Convenient but limited parking spaces. We didn't have reservations & it was packed when we walked in however, we only waited 20 mins for a table. Highly recommend making reservations. It was very neat inside! Softly lit & cozy. authentic atmosphere with seating surrounding the sushi chefs. We were frequently checked on by our waitress who helped with recommendations on what to order since everything looked good. We ended up going with miso soup as a starter to awaken the palate. Delicious. Great umami. The only down side was that it wasn't hot however, when we informed our waitress she replaced it within a few minutes. For sushi we went with the isomaki, lemon salmon & house special rolls. Personally, I very much enjoyed the rice to filling ratio. It was perfect. my favorite roll was the isomaki. The quality of the seafood shun through! lemon salmon roll was very fresh with a very necessary citrus punch. Portions are quite small. I definitely could've eaten more but was comfortable by the end of the meal & prices were reflective. can definitely see myself becoming a regular here & excited to try more items on the menu. read more

SHIKI - Lemon salmon (front) House special (back) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The server should've told us that side dish of ginger salad is extra $4. We also asked the server if you have any special thing for a birthday girl, then she said yes mochi. We thought it was complimentary, but actually charged $5 for it... About the food, nigiri was better than sashimi. read more

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Recently popped in for "late Valentines day" dinner. Service was great, staff was great and welcoming. Shiki fills up fast so get yourself a reservation. We started with an order of seaweed salad with the side of baby octopus (4). Both were very flavorful, wish they would have tossed in a few more. We shared four rolls ( green river, house special, rainbow and spicy tuna). All were very fresh and great flavor and texture. We went in right as they opened to beat the wait time on the roll preparation. Rolls came out quick and presentation was beautiful. read more

SHIKI - top left- rainbow top right-green river bottom right-house special bottom left- spicy tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Some of the best sushi I've had in Charleston. Was very pleased with the taste although they were a little smaller than the average sushi roll. Also had the miso soup which was pretty good. It was not hot when they brought it out but I told them and they fixed it with no problem. Definitely recommend you make reservations if your coming in the weekend. But overall was very pleased. Not a really big spot but the vibe and music was nice. read more

SHIKI - House Special and Lemon Salmon Roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Food was amazing! Ambience was great, cute quiet and traditional sushi. Really loved this night out with my wife. Would recommend to anyone. We also had some off menu items that were incredible. Our service was the best. I don't remember his name but thank you for all the recommendations. Sushi and sake we all top tier. read more

As someone who holds high standards for sushi (lived in Japan), this is hands down the one of the most authentic Japanese restaurant here in the Charleston area! It's a small restaurant, but it has a traditional feel to the place. We luckily got reservations last minute by just calling (because I accidentally booked for the wrong date). I ordered soft shelled crab as an appetizer, which also came with some vegetable tempura. Lightly battered, crisp and not oily, which was perfect! We ordered the Love Boat, which included a variety of nigiri sushi and sashimi. It's enough for 2 people and maybe 3 if you order appetizers or other small plates. The fish was super fresh and high quality! Everything was beautifully presented. Although on the pricier side, in terms of authenticity and quality, the price was definitely worth it and reasonable! I definitely recommend booking this place ahead of time! read more

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Best sushi I've been to in a long time. Went on a little date on Halloween and everything was delicious. The bluefin nigiri has got to be the best single bite of sushi of my life. Will definitely be going back. Also- not too expensive for how good it is. read more

Very cute spot off East Bay with some of the best sushi I've ever had in Charleston. I was very impressed by the intimate atmosphere, the amazing service (Elliott!), and great sushi. The yellowtail appetizer (not pictured) was amazing! I love how fresh the sushi was, the rolls aren't full of rice so you can experience the true flavor, and the mussels- I don't typically like mussels but was very impressed by the flavor. Will definitely return! read more

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This was our 4th time at Sushi and best time yet. Every time we have dined here it has been excellent. Our server Elliot was super helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. Every dish we shared was unique, fresh, and great. Definitely recommend. read more

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While SHIKI is in downtown, they have plenty of parking, I was greeted and seated quickly even though I was early for our reservation. Our server was quick to explain how the omakase was different from traditional, and wouldn't be piece by piece rather than a set. I will say I was worried when the first thing they brought out gyoza. It took them a while, and they were running behind so they ended up bringing an entire plate. Everything was delicious and fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The restaurant is small, so it was a tight fit so it was difficult to have a conversation but we were still able to chat with the sushi chef. They cut the fish thicker than most places more than a centimeter thick, but definitely worth to try a variety of fish. They didn't have as wide variety as other places I've been but would go again! read more

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If you know, then you know. How many sushi places really get it? They don't put cream cheese in every roll. They don't have hibachi and whatever the hell "white sauce" is... They serve genuinely really authentic sushi. Better get your reservations ahead of time cuz they book out for good reason. read more

Probably the rudest experience in the three years that we've lived in Charleston. We walked out rather than continuing to be annoyed and forced to stand while there was a dead empty sushi bar and packed tables. Yes we had a reservation. read more

We ordered takeout and the rolls were very small. They were the size of grocery store rolls. Also the edamame was very bland

I wanted to LOVE love Shiki after two tries but the Omakase I had on my second visit didn't hit like I was hoping. ALL their sushi is super fresh and flavorful. However, the omakase I had on my second visit was extremely heavy and left me with an oily stomach. Service was prompt for both takeout and sit-down. My server was friendly and even remarked he was helping to choose the omakase for the day(?!) Seating is intimate but clean and tasteful. I will be back to try again! read more

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Sushi was okay but severely overpriced. I liked their sake selection and the servers were knowledgeable. What made our experience uncomfortable was that we kept being brought food which was later taken back because it wasn't ours. One order came with miso soup so we thought it was ours but hadn't touched it but a minute later they took it back and said it was mistakenly brought to us. This happened three times and we were hesitant to dig into anything because of it. Seems like there's a lot of disorganization with orders. read more

This was easily one of the best meals we've enjoyed in Charleston! My husband and I enjoyed a variety of nigiri and it was truly a perfect meal made up of beautiful, fresh fish and well-balanced flavors. We had the delight of sitting at the sushi bar in front of Chef James -- he was very friendly and we enjoyed our conversation with him while watching him work his magic. Shiki had a slightly more upscale atmosphere but in a very comfortable, relaxed way. Our server provided a perfect service, was also very friendly and offered great recommendations. We can't wait to return for another amazing meal at Shiki and highly recommend you do the same! read more

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Some of the best sushi around! This little gem wowed my husband and I! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Best sushi spot in Charleston hands down! They stay busy for a reason. You won't find fried, cream cheese, Americanized sushi here! Just fresh, traditional, yet fun, innovative rolls with great fish! Highly recommend! read more

The best sushi in Charleston and friendliest staff. Melt in your mouth type of sushi. Could not recommend this place more.

This was a tough one. 3.5 would be my rating if possible. I had the $120 omakase. The fish was very fresh and I thought the omakase was a decent value. However, at that price point I expected more in terms of creativity in the dishes. Hamachi with tomato and avocado - 3/5. A lot of flavor in this dish, which actually did the hamachi a disservice as it was overpowered. Scallop and maitake mushroom - 3.5/5. I wanted to love this, but it was just OK. Tuna trio - 5/5. Great cuts of great fish. Maguro, chu-toro, and o-toro. The chili paste was a great addition to a classic preparation. Yellowtail collar - 5/5. Very well prepared and large portion. Sushi flight - 4/5. The tuna trio was again fantastic with 3 large sashimi cuts of o-toro. The sweet shrimp was amazing. However, the cucumber roll, scallop, and ikura rolls were all misses. There was also some sloppiness in terms of preparation such as improperly cut scallion etc. Normally I would consider that nitpicking, but at this price point those things should not happen. read more

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Finally had a chance to try this place out, they've been closed to dine in service for 14months give of take. We ordered the love boat and it was spectacular. The quality of the fish was excellent. read more

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We ordered the Omakase and it was amazing! Everything was so fresh! The waitress was so sweet and knowledgeable when we asked about the fish being served. read more

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The food at this establishment was insanely good and fresh, our server Yuki was extremely polite and accommodating. After spending over $250 per couple with 4 couples at our table. the manager/host came up to our table to rush us out saying "I'm sorry but we have some impatient customers who want to be seated" we were there for less than an hour and 145 mins and we were not told there was a time limit on tables at all. This is extremely unprofessional and because of this I can't recommend this experience of going here. read more

Excellent date night spot! Everything was excellent and the server had great recommendations. Smaller place so make sure you get reservations ahead of time but well worth it! read more

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The best sushi you will ever have. Been going to them for over 15 years. Great quality and beautiful restaurant.

Fresh fish, great service, and clean/relaxing ambiance. We really enjoyed the scallop nigiri, inari, and the spicy tuna crispy rice dish. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in Charleston. I do recommend a reservation, even for lunch, as it was very busy. read more

It was loud and busy and not the kind of sushi place I usually would go to. Tried calling to ask if the restaurant was all you can eat. When I arrived, I can see why no one was able to get the phone because it was busy. Sushi was a la carte. Pretty small and classy. Overall, sushi was very good. Eel tasted very soft and fresh. Our waitress was very nice. read more

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Overall the restaurant was clean and our server was super nice and attentive. I'd say that the sushi was super fresh and amazing. Honestly, this is probably the best sushi restaurant in the Charleston area. read more

SHIKI - Sushi Love Boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This is the best sushi I have ever had, and I'm so glad we found this spot. We ordered some apps and the sushi boat, which had A LOT of sushi. There were so many different types of tuna from multiple oceans, and each bite melted in your mouth like butter. Everything tasted so fresh and tender, and the sushi rolls had great flavor combinations. I will most definitely be a returning customer. read more

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I recently moved down here from ny and all of the places ive tried previously were horrible. SHIKI IS THE BEST!! they have quality fish and the place is adorable read more

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Stopped for dinner on a Saturday evening, 5:30 before a Gaillard event. Tiny dining area that filled up quickly. Only one server running the floor, assuming might have been the owner but you know about assumptions.... Anyway, I felt like I was living a Seinfeld episode of Soup Nazi. My friend ordered a half carafe of hot sake, the server turn to me, asked me what I wanted, I stumbled trying to decide and BAM she's gone. No sake for you! And actually think I heard her mumble under her breath "I don't have time for this" as she walked away lol. So she eventually comes back I have my mind made up, speak clearly and get my half carafe of hot sake as well. Then the wait to order starts...maybe 20 minutes. Given the earlier entertainment of ordering drinks and then waiting to order food it was actually a pleasant experience. The food arrived, a house special roll (tempura shrimp & BBQ eel) and a spicy tuna roll. The house special roll knocked it out of the park, I would strongly recommend. By the time we left (7:05) the place was emptying out. I would return in the future the, food was that good and I'll chalk the service up to an off night, maybe short-staffed. read more

SHIKI - House Special Roll top, Spicy Tuna Roll bottom. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I absolutely loved the food. Freshest sushi in town and def the most authentic. I got the uni which was good, great volcano roll, spider roll and you can't forget dessert. For dessert I got a fried tempura red bean ice cream that was delicious. The Gyoza was also my favorite in town. This place is very small but it has friendly staff, great ambiance and wonderful food read more

Shiki is the best sushi restaurant in Charleston hands down. I go so frequently, these photos are from multiple times. Everything I try is great. Will be coming here until I physically can't anymore! read more

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We ordered the Love Boat and the American red snapper was bad. I told the server just as I was going to the bathroom to spit it out. The server came back and took the remainder of the fish and told us he would replace it with something else and never did. He said he did smell it and smelled the same chemical smell that I did. He said it was part of the end of the fish that was left and that the chef threw out the rest since it was the end of the night. read more

SHIKI - Bad red snapper - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Amazing food and service, intimate setting and calm vibes. I came here solo around 9:15pm on a Wednesday, exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to bring my boyfriend next time and order the whole menu read more

SHIKI - Gyoza and the great volcano roll, - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Oh I'm so happy I found this place! It is absolutely adorable inside and our food was delicious. Great place for lunch or dinner because there's parking right out front. They have a super great, long menu that caters to anyone and everyone. I got an avocado roll and this bento box for lunch and it was a great deal! Left the door under $22! Highly recommend!! read more

SHIKI - Avocado Roll & Bagel Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This tiny restaurant has the best selection of Sushi and Sashimi that I've eaten in a long time. It was fresh, well cut and served at a good temperature. Hamachi belly, salmon belly, monk fish pate, uni, octopus were all delicious. Our server, Grace, was friendly, knowledgeable and contributed to our enjoyment. read more

Husband and I came in on Friday afternoon for lunch. We got the eel sashimi as the appetizer. Let me tell you right now the best that I ever ate. I got the eel roll, salmon roll, and the cucumber roll. I can not express how delicious the food, the hospitality we received. Fabulous absolutely fabulous. We will be back. Thank you once again. read more

I really enjoyed my experience at this local sushi restaurant. Been in Charleston for years and never knew we have a unique Japanese restaurant. The sushi and sashimi are so fresh. I will definitely go back again. Prefect place for dinner date! read more

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