Such a fun and memorable time as a party of 6 with our grandkiddos at Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse…read moreand Sushi! From soup to salad to the main course--an abundance of delicious food! Decadent chicken teriyaki paired with shrimp, steak, and fresh veggies... absolutely amazing. And of course, the chef had us all laughing--such great entertainment! Yummy 3 flavor sherbet cup dessert. Balloons, chef hats to color, and take home trays for the left overs in a brown bag yore is a start to finish well designed plan that moves tables quickly. Do be prepared for that! Full hearts, full bellies, and sweet family memories made! Always a good time and truly beautiful decor tops the experience off.

The food, the ambiance and the chef, most of the time servers are the highlights and particularly…read moreno complaints. Then on to the issues here are the following: The hostess with the most-ess and the failed system of reservations and lack there of, no matter how far out you plan in accordance becomes a major debacle when arriving and leaves a poor taste in your mouth. Not to mention the huge snarky attitudes and negative undertones received from the hostess's staff. Literally, I witnessed the young black female this past Saturday evening, Kamaya, I believe is her name display a fake disposition, associated with a fake smile and then spoke negatively of patrons behind their backs, under her breath. I get it, they can't control diners who linger around after being serve and or can't control or predict, when they decide to leave so others are able to be seated and served in a timely fashion. But, I would suggest, to always remain very transparent and do not force bogus rules of rushing a party to arrive early and then convey a message that states your table will be held for 10 minutes and then released/ cancelled. When a party, such as ourselves, arrive before time and then are told that your party will not be seated until all parties are INSIDE the building, even though they are trying to find a park in this small parking lot. Finally, all parties of your group are present and accounted for, standing in your face still within the time frame mentioned. Then to be told, you now have a few tables ahead of you and the wait is approximately 20 minutes. Really? But in actuality you and your guests now wait 40 to 45 minutes after your scheduled reservation. All the while witnessing them seat random small parties that walk in after your large group with an actual reservation. I know this because I listened as I stood idly by the hostess desk. One or the management of this establishment need to focus on revamping this failed system and have some of your hostess to work on their attitudes. Last I checked, it is patrons such as myself that keeps them employed and your business successful and thriving. Also, a word to all other patrons, if you desire a table greater than a party of 12, prepare to pay a deposit of $10 pp but you still will probably have to wait for your reserved tables. The only thing that made me come back to this place was a special request from my daughter for her birthday and our amazing Chef Marcelino, and Gee, our server was pretty cool as well. Needless to say, with all of the hoops, unnecessary rules and lack of communication, unwarranted attitudes, rehearsed apologies and lack of organizational skills, it will be a while before we return to this establishment, if at all! There are too many restaurants here in the Low Country who strive for professionalism and actually value their patrons without the blatant disrespect from their hostess desk. I would give, 5 stars for Marcelino and Gee but 1 star for the hostess desk! Do better!

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.

Excellent food, service and location. My boyfriend and I have been here twice now and would plan on…read morecoming back! It can be hard to find good reliable restaurants nowadays, especially who are so pleasant and genuine. Thanks for doing a good job!

Tried the shrimp hibachi at Fire Grill Hibachi and Sushi on James Island and was really impressed…read more Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the portions were more than enough. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Great place for a good hibachi dinner without a long wait.There is no outdoor seating. We'll definitely be back again.

Zen Asian Fusion delivered an incredible sushi experience and made my birthday celebration feel…read moregenuinely special. We sat at the sushi bar, which I highly recommend, and from the moment we sat down it was clear we were in good hands. We were surprised right away with a complimentary amuse‑bouche--crab stick rolled with salmon--which was a thoughtful and delicious touch. To start, I ordered the seaweed salad while Justin went with the ginger salad; both were fresh, balanced, and a perfect lead‑in to the sushi. For the main event, I ordered a spicy tuna roll and eel nigiri, and this is where Zen really shined. The spicy tuna roll was exactly what sushi lovers hope for--very light on rice and heavy on fish, something that's surprisingly hard to find around Charleston. The eel nigiri was rich, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Justin ordered several pieces of sashimi and was equally impressed. We asked about albacore tuna (unfortunately unavailable), but were told the salmon was excellent--and moments later, we were unexpectedly served two additional pieces of sushi each. Completely unexpected and incredibly appreciated, especially for a birthday celebration. Between the quality of the fish, attention to detail, and warm hospitality, Zen Asian Fusion absolutely won us over. We've officially found our new sushi spot and can't wait to come back.

I tried Zen and was pretty impressed at the quality of the sushi and the kitchen items…read more The calamari was good. I love big pieces of squid. Squid is actually my favorite nigiri. You definitely might need to cut it down or maybe half it for a bite but I still loved it. They brought it with a fork and knife, so it's kind of expected. I also ordered the Sambal or yellow curry with chicken. It was pretty good too. It came with a house salad. The dressing on the salad was delicious. The samba curry was really good too. I liked that everything came out hot. I also ordered the SC rainbow. It was good too. I pretty much liked everything I ordered. Id probably order all of those again. Service and ambiance was good. It seemed busier than I expected.

My wife and I tried Kanji, sushi/hibachi/wok for the first time. We love hibachi, so we were…read moreanxious to try this restaurant in West Ashley. We had the chicken hibachi, with vegetables and rice, which was cooked perfectly and incredibly flavorful. The portion size was generous, and the fried rice and vegetables were delicious complements. Kanji Hibachi also boasts a great sushi bar, which I'm excited to try next time. The service was fast and friendly, and my overall experience was excellent. I highly recommend Kanji Hibachi and will definitely be back to explore more of their menu!"

The food quality is awful! My chicken potstickers tasted like they came from the freezer and not…read morefreshly made. I was overcharged for things I did not ask for. I asked for a refund and they were disoriented and wanted to act like they gave me a refund. I was never refunded for my food and will not be going back to this place. It was my first time and LAST. I should have known it was not going to be good when I went during lunch time and no one was in there eating.

Filipino food for the masses! Great bar style food that complements the amazing beer from Charles…read moreTowne Fermentory (brewery) in the same building. Try the Jufran fried chicken, way better than Jollibee Lumpia and pancit were good too although it would have been better if they had spicy vinegar and calamansi instead of sweet sauce and lime. Don't expect authentic although the owner/chef is Manila born.

The food here is decent and scratches the itch. The main complaints I have are that the food…read moreportions aren't very big so for the price point it's not great. Also the food kinda tastes similar.

I ordered online when we were about 20 minutes away. We arrived a few minutes before it said the…read morefood would be ready. Upon arrival, we were told there was an issue with the computer. Then we were asked what our order was and if we had paid. Glad I had screenshots and the email receipt. Would not recommend ordering online. No point. Food was ready about 25-30 minutes past when it was supposed to be done. The food was good though. I got sweet and sour chicken. Others in our group got the teriyaki chicken bowls and everyone liked it.

Service was very good, atmosphere was a typical Hibachi style. Had shrimp dinner which was…read moreinedible.No excuses for not having great fresh shrimp in Charleston. Not deveined, small hard no flavor.

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.