Diners Beware--- we were at Ichiban within the last week and saw the back bar crawling with…read moreROACHES. At least 2-3 within eyesight scrambling on the bartenders receipts and the circling the heat from the music/video system all night. There's no way they weren't noticed by the staff as well. The service was okay, but the restaurant reeked of ammonia. The edamame tasted old/dry, the teriyaki salmon wasn't bad, the dumplings tasted good according to my husband but he ended up getting sick later. Not sure if it was the dumplings or just the thought of seeing cockroaches as we were trying to have dinner. The people working there were nice enough, but we won't ever come back.

First time dining here. First off, if my driver hadn't told me this was the restaurant I wouldn't…read morehave known. There isn't a sign that I could find. When I first walked in, I thought I might be in the wrong place because it looked more like an Irish Pub than it did a Japanese restaurant. There is the first bar area and then you can go to the other side where the main dining area is. In the back they have an area for private larger group dining, as well. I decided to sit at the bar in the main dining area. The waitress was friendly and helpful in recommending some of their more popular dishes. I decided to start things off with a little seaweed salad. I was surprised with the portions. I've never had this much salad. It was fresh and delish! For my main course, I ordered the Mongolian filet and a few specialty sushi rolls my waitress recommended. Two of the rolls were good, but one was way too salty to eat. The Mongolian filet wasn't what I expected but it was ok. I was expecting the more traditional Mongolian brown sauce, but this didn't compare to any Mongolian sauce I've ever had. I eat a lot of Asian cuisine and I just felt it didn't taste that Asian to me. Having said that, the filet bites were well cooked and tender. Overall, I enjoyed my experience. I'd order the Dragon Maki roll again, but I would probably try some different items the next time I visit.

Great flavors and delicious food! Service is fast and very…read morehelpful. I'd definitely recommend this spot. We usually get take out after work but eating in was also pleasant. The vibe is happy and bustling. One of the only restaurants in Charleston that has us coming back on a weekly basis when we're too exhausted to cook after a 12 hour shift. Great value. Yall should give it a go!

This place was recommended by the front desk staff at the Fairfield, and I am happy it was…read moresuggested. We both really enjoyed our meals. The spice levels we asked for were spot on. The food was very flavorful (chicken satay, pad Thai with pork, and pineapple curry. I loved the heart shaped rice :0) The portion size was huge - plenty to bring home for later. I decided to try Singha since it is a Thai beer and I really enjoyed it, as well. The staff were very attentive, friendly, and helpful. Our food came out pretty quickly and everything was nice and hot. The atmosphere is casual and the restaurant is decorated very cutely. Nice modern feel and plenty of seating. They even have a bar in the back. In the area? Check Them Out!

Cleanliness should be a concern for you here. It looks like it was closed and reopened prematurely…read more Walking to the table my face was covered with a spider web. Also enjoyed the FaceTime video chat a customer was having with someone flushing the toilet.

We stopped here on the way home. My husband had the hibachi steak & he said it was ok and different…read morebut will have it again. My daughter and I had the ginger fried rice shrimp & then chicken it was ok. I would like more ginger flavor. The sushi great as well. Very good service and quick.

I had the A5 Wagyu Filet and the Omakase Nigiri. The steak was perfectly cooked, and the Nigiri…read morecame out nicely plated and the presentation was beautiful. Everything had a great taste, I especially enjoyed the Unagi Nigiri. I had a great waiter, very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. The environment was nice as well, I felt very comfortable.

It was probably a bad idea to come here but Kita was close to my hotel and I didn't want to drive…read morefar for lunch after just arriving in town. They have several choices on the 3 pages of menus so it made it sort of difficult to pick my poison, so to speak. They bill themselves as modern Japanese. Not sure what that meant, but basically they play modern upbeat music and have a modern interior. They do have lunch specials during the week, but I didn't see many that were appealing as they're a combination of Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes. They also had poke bowls for lunch, but I'm not so sure about that. Their sushi rolls appeared to be made mostly with cream cheese, which I'm not a big fan of in rolls, so those were out as well. I ended up ordering off of the dinner menu. I chose the grilled lamb chops and a side of steamed rice. I totally missed the 3rd menu which featured the sushi and specialty rolls. The lamb chops were ok, they did have a slight grilled flavor, but also another weird flavor like they weren't that fresh. Maybe customers don't order lamb chops here, as much as maybe they would at a fancy American or Mediterranean restaurant. Either way, I still ate them because I was hungry. I prefer the frenched rib chops better than the loin chop which is served here....since its a much tastier cut. In addition, it's usually more expensive. Overall, I don't see myself ever returning here since I'm also not in the area that much. Service was adequate as our drinks were refilled a couple of times and the waiter made sure to stop by and check on us.

My son's 17th birthday is still a few more weeks away, but he asked to have his birthday dinner…read morecelebration today at Fujiyama. How could I refuse? We brought his girlfriend along and the food was amazing as always! The yum yum roll was absolutely to die for!

For lunch, my favorite husband (don't tell the others) and I stopped by Fujiyama for a little…read moremidday sushi date. The place was nearly empty--just us and two guys at the bar. The restaurant has a big open layout with a dark, mellow vibe. Think "sushi lounge meets introvert sanctuary." Not the most vibrant setting, but calming in a "maybe I'll take a nap after this" kind of way. Our server was friendly. Props to the kitchen, too; our food arrived almost before we had time to debate chopstick technique. We started with the oyster tempura. I adore oysters, but this one didn't win me over. The batter was too thick, too oily--more crunch than creature, sadly. I had the Sushi Lunch (5 pieces of sushi + a California roll) with a house salad that came enthusiastically dressed. Like, the salad was ready for prom. The sushi itself? Serviceable but unremarkable. My husband ordered the Sweet Potato Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Godzilla Roll--a solid trio on paper, but they all kind of blurred together in practice. Not bad, just... unmemorable. Would we return? Probably not. But if we do, I'd skip the sushi and give the hibachi a shot--maybe the grill brings the thrill this place is missing.

This place has been closed since spring of 2025. Not surprised, service was always terrible.read more

What a GREAT deal! A giant burger and draft beer for $13 all day long!! The burger had to be 8 oz…read more with cheese, lettuce tomatoes and condiments. The fries were crispy and nicely seasoned. Paired well with a Hazy IPA!!!

Food and service was great. This I more of a "takeout", however the did accommodate us. They were…read moreable to answer questions about a "gluten-free " diet and had gluten free soy sauce and sweet and sour sauce.

YESSSSS. This is one of, if not, the best Chinese takeout/delivery place I have ever tasted. I had…read morethe sesame chicken, egg drop soup, and crab rangoons, and had two whole days' worth of food. I ordered this via Doordash but based on how hot my food was, I would say the service is amazing. The ambience seems nice from the photos.

I stumbled upon this place and am very glad I did! They have everything from honey, sauce, candy,…read morewine, and produce to gifts and candles. I also enjoyed dinner at the Italian restaurant onsite.

As a commuter who drives to Charleston every day from Intercourse, PA, it's not uncommon for me to…read moreget hungry every time I set foot in the city. I spend $600 per week on petrol. My flat buttocks feels even flatter than it did last February, so I plump it up by ordering barbecue from Bogey's, which was fine to say the least. The Lay's potato chips really shined, though. I'd come back just to get those crisps in my belly again. I enjoy perusing the overpriced produce and meat sections -- laughing inside that I can get fake organic alternatives at the German grocery store chain called Aldi. I always give the lotion guy the smug face when I try the free samples and never purchase anything. I'll be back once somebody repairs that tattered up piano that stinks up the walkway leading up to the pub.

I like the choices of Japanese and Thai food at the same place. I also like they offer delivery,…read morebut not so happy it's via grub hub which adds to my delivery cost more than if they provided delivery in house. I looked forward to the food. I ordered Kung pow chicken Xtra spicy and specifically stated that in the online form comments. I also asked for a very small amount of sauce in the comments for the mixed vegetable plate I ordered. I was taken back by the $5.69 added service fee and then the added $1.69 fee for something else but not well defined, plus taxes and a tip. The total cost for two meals deivered was $46 and change. I looked forward to good food. The order arrived an hour later than initially quoted. The Kung pow was mushy not crispy as it should be and it was not spicy as I requested. The mixed veggies has extra sauce, not a very small amount as requested. And the sauce was just basic soy sauce mixed with water. Nothing special and somewhat disappointing. I will not order from here again nor even order to pick up as it appears they make everything like an assembly line and anything outside of the assembly line normal is not acceptable. The don't follow instructions so I can't feel comfortable recommending this place nor give them more than 1 star. The Kung pow was thrown out as it was like dog food, my money was wasted sadly. I poured out 99% of the mixed vegetable sauce and ate the oil and soy sauce soaked veggies.

This restaurant was closed by the health department after live maggots were discovered in the table…read moresauces. The owner chose to not reopen. Permanently closed.

I personally just ate here & I'm still at the table. Had to come & leave a review. Stopped by w/ my…read morehubby & son. Had a grill seat & was serviced by chef Eduardo. Amazing

I am from the west coast. There are hundreds of Japanese eateries in Los Angeles alone. I found…read moremyself in WV on business and was happy to see a teppanyaki restaurant in Charleston. Finding the place was not too difficult using GPS. The facade seemed enticing. Entering the place I could smell and hear the grills which only whet my appetite. I waited about 8 minutes and was shown to a seat. I was the only person at the grill, but was shortly joined by one couple, then another. Orders were taken from the 5 of us about 15 minutes after the last people were seated. I ordered a steak and chicken combo with fried noodles and a salad, and some fried gyoza (dumplings). To drink, I asked for a small Sapporo. The beer arrived shortly along with the gyoza. Then the show began. Anyone who has been to a teppan restaurant knows the drill. The cook makes a big show of oiling and firing up the grill, clanging the instruments on the grill, cutting vegetables and meat in a showy fashion. That part was a 4 of 5 compared to Benihana. I didn't come for the show. I was there expecting some yummy food. Here begins the sad part of the dinner. The gyoza were actually very well done. Fried very crispy with very tasty filling. I was let down by the dipping sauce which seemed to be only soy sauce. The dumplings were good, but the sauce was very lacking. I found that sad because it is so easy to make a good dipping sauce. They should add a little rice vinegar or ginger to the sauce, maybe some green onions. Next was my salad. This looked like some iceberg lettuce and tomato swimming in a bowl of "miso" dressing. Not only was the bowl overloaded with dressing, but the dressing itself tasted like mayonnaise, not the usual citrussy miso dressing I am used to. The main course was beef, chicken and grilled vegetables. The meats were OK, not great. The veggies were seemed only partially grilled as they released lots of water when plated. The really sad part of this were the noodles. These were not asian noodles in any sense of the word. It seemed like they went to Krogers and bought some flat Italian noodles then boiled them before lightly grilling them. Even chow mien noodles would have been better, or at least some semblance of an asian dish. It is almost a sin to call these grilled noodles. It seemed like they were boiled, then warmed on a grill for a few minutes. Want to know what they are supposed to be like? Just google YAKISOBA. I ate the beef and some of the chicken and vegetables, but overall it was not a good meal. I know there are not a lot of ethnic restaurants in Charleston, but this place is just sad. It is too bad that the people in this town can't experience a good Japanese steakhouse. The best part of this $42 meal was the beer and the gyoza. Not interested in eating a bowl of noodle soup. Will not be back or recommend to anyone.