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Kwei Fei

James Island · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 2 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Casual Local Restaurants in Charleston, SC
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4.5
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreFrom 1 platform · how this is calculated

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412
Opened2018

Why Kwei Fei ranks where it does

  • Critic recognition from Charleston City Paper and Post and Courier in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (534 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 4 different years (2021, 2023, 2025, 2026).
  • Readers' pick: Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston 2026 (Runner-up: Best James Island Restaurant).

What critics and guides say

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Frequently asked

Is Kwei Fei good?

Kwei Fei ranks #4 for Casual Local Favorite in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Charleston City Paper and Post and Courier in the last five years.

What is Kwei Fei's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.5 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Kwei Fei?

Kwei Fei is at 1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412 (James Island).