Sushi-Wa Izakaya, Charleston: Rankings, Reviews & Crowd Score (October 2026)

Name: Sushi-Wa Izakaya
Price range: $$ - $$$

#1 Sushi ▲#32 Best Overall ▼

4.7

TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated

Google★ 4.9208 reviews Yelp★ 4.5about 55 reviews

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

Address1503 King St Ext, Charleston, SC 29405

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Phone(843) 735-8633

HoursWed-Sun 5-8:30pm; closed Mon-Tue

Walk-inNo / Reservations Required

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Sushi-Wa Izakaya ranks where it does

Best Sushi in Charleston, SC

▲ from #4

Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.
Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
Diner ratings: 4.9 on Google (208 reviews); 4.5 on Yelp (about 55 reviews).

What critics and guides say

Condé Nast Traveler: The Best Restaurants in Charleston (2026) (Jul 2026)Charleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)

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Frequently asked

Is Sushi-Wa Izakaya good?

Sushi-Wa Izakaya ranks #1 for Sushi in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Condé Nast Traveler and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.

What is Sushi-Wa Izakaya's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is Sushi-Wa Izakaya?

Sushi-Wa Izakaya is at 1503 King St Ext, Charleston, SC 29405 (Downtown).