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Kanpai Japanese Restaurant

Mount Pleasant · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 2 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Sushi in Charleston, SC
#10 Sushi ▲#161 Best Overall
Address1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Why Kanpai Japanese Restaurant ranks where it does

#10

Best Sushi in Charleston, SC

▲ from #11
  • Critic recognition from Charleston Magazine in the last five years.

What critics and guides say

Charleston Magazine: Plate Tectonics: Charleston's expanding culinary scene and new dining destinations off the beaten path (Feb 2023)

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Frequently asked

Is Kanpai Japanese Restaurant good?

Kanpai Japanese Restaurant ranks #10 for Sushi in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Charleston Magazine in the last five years.

Where is Kanpai Japanese Restaurant?

Kanpai Japanese Restaurant is at 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (Mount Pleasant).