#1
SHIKI
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Ansonborough / East Bay
Why #1 Family-run since 2001 — the old-school quality standard for Charleston sushi
Long-standing intimate sushi eatery (since 2001) beloved by locals — super fresh rolls, perfect rice, solid service, and affordable sake in a relaxed setting that rewards the sushi purist.
Address334 E Bay St Ste E, Charleston, SC 29401Ansonborough
HoursTue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5-10pm; closed Sun-Mon
Walk-inLimited
Price$$
Dress codeSmart Casual
SignatureShiki SC (Super Crunch) Roll
Eater Carolinas Best Sushi map — 'relaxed spot beloved by locals'Open since 2001 — 24+ years of consistent operationPraised for 'perfect rice' — the truest marker of sushi quality
#2
Zen Asian Fusion
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Why #2 Zen Asian Fusion appears in a Charleston restaurant listing as an Asian Fusion restaurant in Charleston, SC 29407, but the available verifie
Zen Asian Fusion appears in a Charleston restaurant listing as an Asian Fusion restaurant in Charleston, SC 29407, but the available verified source does not provide further details. I could not verify the address beyond the city/ZIP, nor confirm hours, ratings, menu highlights, ownership, or booking policy from the requested sources.
AddressCharleston, SC 29407
HoursCheck website for current hours
ReservationsCheck website
Walk-inCheck on arrival
Price$$
SignatureSee menu
Verified Charleston operatorJune 2026 podium
#3
O-Ku
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Upper King
Why #3 Inventive rolls + Edomae nigiri in a stylish downtown setting
Major hot spot on Upper King celebrating authentic Asian cuisine with a regional approach — solid nigiri and omakase-lite program, lemon salmon roll, otoro nigiri, and a popular weeknight happy hour.
Address463 King St, Charleston, SC 29403Radcliffeborough / Upper King
HoursSun-Thu 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm
Walk-inYes
Price$$$
Dress codeBusiness Casual
SignatureO-Ku Rock Shrimp
TripAdvisor #1 sushi in Charleston (424+ reviews, 4.4 stars)Eater Carolinas Best Sushi mapMulti-city brand (NYC, Houston) with consistent quality standards
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#4
Sushi-Wa Izakaya
$$$$
North Morrison / NoMo
Why #1 17-20 course omakase for 10 guests — most exclusive sushi experience in town
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#1
Sushi-Wa Izakaya
$$$$
North Morrison / NoMo
Why #1 17-20 course omakase for 10 guests — most exclusive sushi experience in town
Charleston's most serious omakase experience — Edomae-style sushi with nigiri-focused omakase Wed–Sun starting at $100/person; an intimate dining room from Chefs Kazu Murakami and Chris Schoedler serving the freshest possible fish.
Address1503 King St Ext, Charleston, SC 29405NoMo (North Morrison)
HoursWed-Sun 5-8:30pm; closed Mon-Tue,
Walk-inNo / Reservations Required,
Price$$$
Dress codeSmart Casual
SignatureOmakase (Edomae-style nigiri)
Eater Carolinas #1 Best Sushi in CharlestonDescribed as 'top-rated by sushi aficionados' with near-impossible reservationsOmakase model signals serious fish sourcing and chef-driven experience
#4
167 Sushi Bar
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Sister restaurant to the beloved 167 Raw oyster…
Eater Carolinas Best Sushi map (2025)
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#5
Hachiya Kyoto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
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Family-owned Japanese steakhouse run by Kyoto-t…
Eater Carolinas Best Sushi in Charleston (2025)
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#6
Bareo
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Brand-new Filipino-Japanese fusion spot (opened…
Chef Nikko Cagalanan — James Beard Award nominated chef
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#7
Zen Asian Fusion
$$-$$$
West Ashley's most beloved neighborhood sushi spot
TripAdvisor #2 sushi in Charleston (220+ reviews, 4.…
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#8
Wasabi of Daniel Island
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Japanese fusion restaurant on Daniel Island bal…
Part of the Wasabi Restaurant Group (multi-location …
New
#9
Kanpai Japanese Restaurant
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Locally owned and operated intimate sushi bar b…
Eater Carolinas Best Sushi map — 'one of the first L…
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#10
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub
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A sports bar that takes its sushi seriously
Eater Carolinas Best Sushi map
New
#11
167 Raw Oyster Bar (carnitas tacos but sushi-adjacent)
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NOTE: 167 Raw is primarily a raw bar and seafoo…
One of Charleston's most beloved seafood institutions
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#12
Kawa Sushi
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Mid-tier sushi restaurant noted in Charleston s…
Named as a key player in Charleston's sushi scene in…
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#13
Fuji Sushi (non-King Street locations)
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Multi-location Lowcountry sushi group
Upper King CONFIRMED CLOSED November 2025 — per offi…
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#14
Miyabi Hibachi & Sushi
$$-$$$
Japanese hibachi-style restaurant with sushi bar
Part of the Charleston hibachi-sushi category alongs…
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#15
Omakase sushi bar (forthcoming — 2-star Michelin backed concept)
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A nationally recognized omakase sushi bar was a…
Facebook community announcement November 2025 — 'bac…
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