SHIKI

334 E Bay St Suite E, Charleston, SC 29401, United States

SHIKI
About This Sushi Bar

Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.

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Sushi Experience №1

Small and Mighty! Reservations are encouraged not because they have limited space but because its that AWESOME!

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Sushi Experience №2

Best sushi in Charleston - much better than O-Ku if you ask me. Maybe even some of the best sushi I’ve had in the southeast.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №3

Shi Ki was a good restaurant but their success has gone to their head. I’ve been eating there since it opened 20 years ago. Spent tens of thousands of dollars there. Called to make a reservation. The girl who answered was extremely rude, said the best she could do was 5:00 pm and I’d have to be gone by 6:15 pm. Then she just hung up.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №4

I think this place has potential to be a great spot. However, service was pretty slow, unorganized, and sloppy.
Very small and inside was full so we sat on the patio which was very nice. Our food was brought out in a weird order. The hamachi jalapeno appetizer was phenomenal but everything else was average and also very, VERY small. Value per dollar was not good. It would be different if the small sushi servings were outstanding but they were just okay.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №5

I had the pleasure of trying the Sushi Omakase at Shiki Charleston, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations. Every piece of sushi was incredibly fresh, with ingredients that showcased high quality and authenticity, comparable to the standards you'd expect in Japan.

The server was attentive and patient, offering thoughtful recommendations when I had questions about the menu.

The atmosphere was warm and cozy, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed dining experience. I especially appreciated the small details, like the selection of Japanese books on the shelf, which added a charming touch and provided something enjoyable to browse through while waiting.

Overall, Shiki Charleston delivered an experience that felt authentic and thoughtful. If I ever find myself in Charleston again, I’ll definitely be returning.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №6

Service was great, thanks Annie. Gyoza was very good and fresh, but the shumai wasn’t the same, tasted/looked like the frozen packaged ones. Tempura was good especially the shiitake. I came for the sushi but it was only ok to me, the rice was either not seasoned at all or very under seasoned. The shari was lacking that balanced sweet/vinegary/salty flavor for me which I was expecting to help enhance the fish. Not sure if they ran out of seasoned rice by the time I got my food, would love to hear back from the restaurant on this.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №7

Best Sushi Bar in town guys!!!! The sashimi is super fresh and amazing. This is the best sushi&sashimi I’ve ever had in the US💕

Thanks to all the stuffs for making my amazing lunch

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №8

Food was very good. Service was good. They have some unique sushi choices which I really enjoyed. I’ve never seen pear in sushi before and they have a few choices with that which was a neat taste. Definitely would go back to try some more from the menu!

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Sushi Experience №9

Delicious sushi. Service was friendly and quick. Looking forward to going back!

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Sushi Experience №10

Best sushi you can find in South Carolina, hands down. Honestly it is some of the best quality I've had in the US! Started off with some handmade gyoza. Skin is super thin, very good quality. Tempura was light and crisp, the murasaki sweet potato is my favorite.

Sashimi was cut perfectly and thick pieces. Toro just melts in your mouth, so fresh and delicious. The mackeral was not fishy at all, just great flavor.

he sushi was excellent. Especially the uni, such a rich and creamy taste and some of the freshest I've ever had. One of the specials was another type of mackeral that the server recommended was really tasty as well.

The sushi tastes as good as in Japan, and the chef has some of the best sushi making skills in the country! Our server was very attentive and told us about the restaurant history. After traveling to Japan, this is the best representative of the service and food you will experience anywhere in the area.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №11

Just an excellent experience all around. Impeccable service, we received a drink menu during our wait which was expected to be 30 mins but we were seated a lot quicker than that. The staff is incredibly accommodating, kind and warm. Speaking of warmth, they have outdoor space heaters that make outdoor dining super cozy in this cold weather. 11/10 all around, their shrimp tempura roll is incredible!!

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №12

Excellent dining experience. Honestly the only downfall I could find was the door opening and the cold temperature on my back as we were seated at the sushi bar and its unusually cold so not their fault! The manager was so sweet and kind, great conversation. So so attentive. Gourmet, high quality, creative dishes. Excellent presentation! Oh and don't miss the potty, special treat! Love their wine list.

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Sushi Experience №14

Authentic Japanese restaurant serving quality Japanese fare. Service was excellent.

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Sushi Experience №16

We were able to get a last minute reservation because we took the "bookshelf" table. I don't recommend this table for large/tall people but we found it to be comfortable. Our server, Elliott, was excellent! Personable and knowledgeable - he really helped to create a great experience for us! The food was DELICIOUS! Very fresh and variety.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №17

We arrived when the restaurant was opening and a line was already starting outside the door which indicated the experience was going to be something special. We started with crispy tuna oshizushi which was delicious. Tried some nigiri - sea bream, octopus, unagi, and sea urchin. The nigiri was lovely. For rolls, we had the spider roll, spicy tuna roll, spicy yellowtail roll, and the house special. The best sushi I've had in Charleston for sure. Our server and the overall experience was excellent as well. Highly recommend!

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Sushi Experience №19

Brought friends back here to try after my husband and I had a great first experience. Rick was our server and so delightful and the perfect amount of helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Our friends raved about the meal and couldn’t wait to be back. Love this establishment!

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Sushi Experience №21

Awesome place for authentic taste. Ray at the front is an asset to the staff.

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Sushi Experience №23

The space is small, and the seating limited, but the service is friendly and the food delicious, so I’m happy to recommend it.

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Sushi Experience №24

Our go-to spot for sushi in Charleston and undoubtedly the best. We’re been here countless times and have never been disappointed. Fairly priced and always fresh omakase. A wide variety of non-sushi dishes as well.

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Sushi Experience №25

Super yummy!

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Sushi Experience №26

Best sushi in Charleston!

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Sushi Experience №27

Food was good, but way too small and overpriced when ordered over Uber eats. 3 rolls for $50 and the $7 ginger salad in the photos attached - I would not order from here again.

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Sushi Experience №28

Is this the best sushi place in the lowcounty? It would be hard to convince me otherwise. My wife and I got several items off the menu and everything was amazing. I will recommend this to friends and I will be coming back.

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Sushi Experience №32

Host staff is unbelievably rude, entitled, and disrespectful. Food is solid. Atmosphere is fine. It’s a strip mall.

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Sushi Experience №33

best japanese joint youll find anywhere close, by far. been here multiple times for both lunch and dinner and it is always a treat. the sushi is always absolutely delicious. unadon--fantastic. the bento lunch is good. sake flight is a treat. ive even tried the A5 wagyu nigiri which is everything one could dream of.

service is always impeccable here from top to bottom. atmosphere is great. the two-person table behind the entrance wall is my favorite spot to sit in any restaurant. if you know you know. thats the spot right there.

these folks care about quality first and foremost and it shows in the food. delicious.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №34

Great experience and great food. Ordered the Kaisendon, food was exceptionally fresh, flavorful, and creative. Great place to try something new. Don't be afraid to put your faith in the chef(s) and order off the specialty menu.

One thing of note that is not exactly a negative, just something that the restaurant should make new customers aware of. The dining area is very small and close to being cramped. That coupled with fairly loud club-type music could make the experience less than ideal for someone with anxiety. I did not mind it, but I was surprised at how loud and congested the restaurant was. You have to weave through servers, hosts, managers, customers, and random partitions just to use the restroom.

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Sushi Experience №35

It is a nice plan, they prefer reservations but if you get in you will not be disappointed. This is not for large crowds.

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Sushi Experience №36

Amazing food and service. We didn’t have a reservation, but the staff did what they could to get us in and they did. Even brought us waters while we waited outside. Everyone was very kind and helpful. As for the food, outstanding! We got 2 rolls, lots of nigiri, and the yakisoba. Get the yakisoba!!! Wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was but it’s a must order from now on. And great finish with the fried ice cream. We will be back!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №37

Great time. Great Sushi. We love Tomi and wish her the best in all she does.
Can't wait to return. The uni was the best I've had in Charleston. Fresh Japanese Uni. So good!!!

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Sushi Experience №38

Best sushi in Charleston.

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Sushi Experience №39

Ok. We’re visiting from NYC so no strangers to good sushi, and this is some of the best we’ve had PERIOD. Extremely fresh and tasty, especially the fatty tuna and king salmon. Hearty servings too!

We were super lucky to be seated near Stefan, who while preparing this amazing sushi had time to make recommendations and generally absolutely make our night. Shout out to our server Annie as well who was incredibly attentive and accommodating (and recommended the fried red bean ice cream which perfectly capped our night). Don’t sleep on SHIKI!

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Sushi Experience №40

Great experience

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Sushi Experience №43

We've been going to Shiki for at least 12 years and have never had a bad experience. While we don't live in Charleston, we're here at least once a month for the last 8 years. When we don't come by for a while, but then do, the owners always recognize us and greet us so warmly. Every place has off days from time to time, but Shiki is consistently great for us.

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Sushi Experience №44

Everything was delicious. We have come to Shiki over the years and I have never been dissatisfied.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №45

I was invited here for dinner recently, and even though I’m not a fan of seafood, I still had a great experience. The menu is extensive, so I was able to find something I liked that wasn’t seafood at all. My friends, who do love seafood, were really happy with their meals as well.

The whole experience was enjoyable from start to finish. We had a reservation and were welcomed and seated right away. The waitress was very nice, polite, and knowledgeable, which made the evening even better.

The place is small, but it feels cozy and welcoming. Even though it’s a tight space, it wasn’t loud or noisy, which I really appreciated. The desserts were delicious, and while I didn’t personally try the main seafood dishes, they looked fantastic, and my friends were very satisfied!

Overall, it’s a lovely spot whether you’re a seafood lover or not, and I’d definitely recommend it!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №46

Standard fare, the lemon salmon roll was delicious.

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Sushi Experience №50

Hands down the best sushi in the Carolina’s!

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Sushi Experience №51

Best sushi ever!

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Sushi Experience №52

I ordered a huge takeout order for a group of my friends. They threw in everything in unlabelled boxes with different meats in the same box. Making it a dangerous game of "guess which sushi this is." A lot of my friends eat kosher and this was not fun and took an absorbent amount of time.

The food was great but also why imitation crab when you are on the coast?

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №53

Come in around 1pm for lunch. Had a special they had. King salmon New Zealand nigiri. That was the best sushi I’ve had awhile. Small space and not much sitting. 100% recommend

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №54

Great food! We went at lunch with my 2 nephews (7 & 9) and we had some amazing rolls. Our favorite was the lemon salmon and the Shiki crunch roll. Can’t wait to go again!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №55

Food was absolutely amazing, outstanding service. And their bathroom toilet is hands down 10/5. Best bathroom experience of my life. Need that toilet expeditiously!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №56

Hello excuse me? ?What do you mean after put me into wait list for 3 hours and told me I can’t have my dinner here??

Why you didn’t call me and let me wait for whole night till most restaurants closed? Imao I been hungry whole night just wait to dining.😀

Thanks for this experience.
Love and peace

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №57

This was hands down the best sushi and nigiri experience in the area. The scallop and toro nigiri are unbelievable.

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Sushi Experience №58

Amazing sushi

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Sushi Experience №59

I have had a lot of sushi in my time. This was the best I've had.

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Sushi Experience №60

This sushi literally melted in my mouth. Absolutely amazing.

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Sushi Experience №61

This is one of my favorite sushi restaurants in Charleston. The food is consistently delicious and fresh with bright flavors. I’ve never been disappointed! The service is excellent and it’s always pretty busy attesting to its quality and popularity. I always get the lemon salmon roll and various other rolls and nigiri.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №62

Tight quarters. Plan on dropping 100. Good sushi, good presentation

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Sushi Experience №63

Wow, just wow. This place was amazing. Everything we had was so fresh and had so much flavor. We can’t wait to go back, probably the best sushi I’ve ever had.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №64

SHIKI is a hidden gem (not so hidden anymore), offering an incredible dining experience. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The sushi is simply the best in South Carolina, and arguably, in the entire country. Each dish is crafted with precision and the freshest ingredients, that leaves you craving more. Shiki Sushi has become our go-to spot for an unforgettable sushi experience. Highly recommended!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №65

My husband and I have been dining at Shiki for many years, before you needed a reservation on a Friday night. And they have absolutely delighted us each and every time. The sushi, the service, and the ambiance are always top notch. The rolls are creative, with unexpected but delicious flavor combinations. Our faves are the lemon salmon roll, the special crunch roll, and the iso maki roll. The family that owns the restaurant is incredibly kind and have always treated us like we're family. This little gem is no longer a secret so you do need a reservation on a Friday now - but I promise it is worth the wait!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №66

I had such an amazing dinner here this past Saturday night! The vibes in the restaurant were immaculate, music was fun, staff was so upbeat, and all the customers seemed like they were having an awesome time. The food was all absolutely delicious, sushi was so fresh and well made. Elliot was our server at the sushi bar and he was so cool, so nice and attentive, and just all around such a pleasure to have been taken care of by. Definitely bringing all my friends here and I cant wait!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №67

Food has always been incredible, but prices have skyrocketed since the last time I was there.

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Sushi Experience №68

This is our favorite sushi restaurant, we make it a point to go out of our way to come anytime we’re in the area!

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Sushi Experience №69

High quality food. Great menu.

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Sushi Experience №70

It is a challenge finding high quality sushi in Charleston, but this place is an oasis in this sushi desert that I call home. Everything from the service, to the food, to the ambiance was excellent.

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Sushi Experience №71

Our sushi place in Charleston.

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Sushi Experience №72

Best sushi place in Charleston. Supremely high quality ingredients, very fresh, and prepared to perfection. This is now my favorite restaurant.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №73

Stopped by Shiki for a quick bite before walking over to the International African American Museum, which is within walking distance. They got me seated right away and the service was outstanding! My sushi rolls were amazing! I look forward to stopping by again if I'm in the Downtown Charleston area again!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №74

찰스턴 여행중 일본음식이 먹고 싶어 검색후 방문했는데 친절한 사장님과 직원 덕분에 너무 편안하게 식사했습니다. 무엇보다 만족스러운건 런치메뉴를 시켰는데 서울 웬만한 스시집보다 맛있는 초밥과 신선한 사시미가 나왔고 이번 여행중 가장 맛있는 식사였습니다 너무 맛있어서 쉐프의 추천 사시미를 추가로 주문했고 역시 맛있었습니다 . 친절하신 사장님과 나눈 대화도 즐거웠습니다 사장님 서베너에서 방문한 은퇴부부 기억하시죠? 하시는일 더욱 번창하시고 늘 건강하고 행복하세요 서베너에서 지내는동안 기회가 되면 다시 방문하겠습니다 감사합니다

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №75

Great atmosphere, plenty of sushi bar seating and also tables as well in an intimate restaurant. Great selection of Japanese drinks and impeccable sushi- highly recommend the lemon salmon!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №76

Ate here for lunch on a busy Thursday. Despite not having a reservation (not knowing one would be prudent), they were able to seat us at a small table on the other side of the bookcase by the door which was fine with us. Hubby ordered sushi while I ordered tempura not being a sushi lover. It's the first place we've been where you order tempura by the piece. The first order we placed was missing one of the vegetables and came out pretty quickly as did a 2nd order of shrimp with the missing vegetables. So fast that the sushi didn't come until I'd eaten all the tempura, sharing some with the hubs, of course. The tempura batter was very light and tasty - really enjoyed it.

When the sushi arrived, first thing hubs notices is that the rolls were not very tightly rolled and were coming apart when trying to pick them up. And that was the case with all 3 rolls ordered, sadly. Two of the rolls were supposed to be spicy but he really didn't notice any spice at all. As he would say, it was 'fine' but he wouldn't go back for the sushi.

Service was friendly and efficient.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №77

Best sushi we've ever had. The atmosphere felt a little upscale and kind of fancy, while still being super laid back and comfy! Loved watching the chefs work at the bar, service was very attentive, and getting the chefs choice plate was a great idea. Will totally be back.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №78

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Sushi Experience №79

So, so good. Best sashimi I've ever had. Service was great as well. My only complaint was that it was a bit loud. But honestly the food is so good that this won't stop me from coming back.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №80

Very Clean, n Nice Crew, Nice Frm the Chef t our Server. Hot food , as usual

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Sushi Experience №81

Have tasted sushi all over the country. This is THE best sushi I’ve ever had!! Service is great.

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Sushi Experience №87

All around excellent experience!!

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Sushi Experience №89

Food and service is always incredible. Amazing fresh sushi. The lunch specials are amazing as well. Great for dine in and takeout. Some of the best sushi in Charleston

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Sushi Experience №90

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Sushi Experience №91

So fresh, great flavor combos, simple, but so well executed! Can’t wait to come back.

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Sushi Experience №93

Cozy lunch spot. Kimberly was our server! 10/10

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Sushi Experience №94

We had a date night/lunch where we scheduled a sitter.

Madelyn was amazing. She walked us through our saki choices and made some excellent recommendations. We also got great recommendations for our meal

All in all, probably the best sushi meal I have had in Charleston and we live here so that is saying a lot!!

If you're thinking of coming, do it!! You won't be disappointed. And if you get Madelyn as your server, count yourself lucky!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №95

You NEED to eat here. Unbelievable food that is insanely fresh and innovative. Our server Madelyn was amazing with her ability to accommodate our group and made some delicious recommendations. Overall our experience at Shiki was perfect and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for the best sushi in town!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №96

Our server, Madelyn, took excellent care of us as we were visiting from out of town. Definitely recommend the Spicy Tuna Oshizushi and the lemon salmon! Super refreshing and flavorful. This place did NOT miss, would 1000% come back next time we’re here

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №97

Favorite restaurant in Charleston! Always amazing and service from Madelyn was fantastic. 11/10

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Sushi Experience №98

Shiki was AWESOME! And so was Madelyn!! Will be back for sure

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Sushi Experience №99

Best sushi I’ve had in a while! And great service 😁 shoutout Madelyn!!

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Sushi Experience №100

everything was amazing, sat at the sushi bar— shout out to stephan for the great recommendations as he was preparing the rolls!! our new favorite sushi spot downtown, plus easy parking made it even better! :)

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №101

Came here for a casual Wednesday night dinner, not only was the restaurant lively, but Madelyn, our server, was genuine in the positivity and kindness that radiated off of her!
Along with the service, the food was amazing. My boyfriend and I eat sushi A LOT and have been to lots of restaurants that boast fresh fish and good sushi and we both agree that the spicy yellowtail roll is one of the best rolls we’ve had yet. Simple, yet has a depth of flavor. The Spicy Green Mussels were also a new favorite of ours.
Parking was convenient as it’s right outside the restaurant for free which is rare in some areas of Charleston!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №102

Our server Madelyn was amazing!

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Sushi Experience №103

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Sushi Experience №104

5段階評価 (北米基準)

味  :5
割安感:3
接客 :3
雰囲気:4

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Sushi Experience №105

Tiny portion for the price. Tasty, but honestly I have had plenty of better sushi and for a similar price and a larger portion.

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Sushi Experience №106

Hi y’all! Came in for my Birthday and Madelyn was just the greatest! Looking forward to seeing her again when we come back! :)

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Sushi Experience №107

We came in for my birthday dinner tonight and had an amazing experience! Our server was amazing and the food was to die for. The scallops and tuna belly were amazing!! We came in at 5 and sat at the sushi bar!

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Sushi Experience №108

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Sushi Experience №109

Shi Ki (4 seasons in Japanese) is our four season go-to place for sushi and other Japanese specialties. The lunch bento box is a bargain for what you get; a protein in cooked shredded cabbage, a scoop of rice, a small spring roll, a goodly portion of salad, and for dessert a half orange (very sweet). Price begins at about $11. In today's world it's a good price for the quality. The interior is small, so reservations are recommended. The ambiance is light, open, and decorated with Japanese themes. We think it truly five star.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №110

Always love Shiki! Staff is knowledgeable and attentive and sushi is always amazing! Best sushi in Charleston hands down

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Sushi Experience №111

My wife loves sushi and she claimed it was some of the best she has ever had. I had a wagyu hand roll and it was also delicious.

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Sushi Experience №112

James is an actual genius and we had the best nigiri of our lives. Rick was a great server as well. We left so stoked and amazed by our epic meal!

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Sushi Experience №116

Food was very good. Would return.

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Sushi Experience №120

Amazing sushi! Place is super tiny so you must have a reservation!!! Must! The host was so nice and really accommodated us when we had an unexpected extra friend show up. This will be my go to place in CHS for sushi!

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Sushi Experience №121

Best sushi in Charleston
Best staff
Intimate

If you ever missed Sushi Hiro on King, this is your place. If you know, you know.
W
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Sushi Experience №122

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Sushi Experience №123

Food quality and presentation was great. Long waiting times

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Sushi Experience №124

Fish is fresh as usual. However I miss the laiback atmosphere at a typical small Japanese sushi restaurant . This becomes a busy overcrowded place. I sat at the bar and there was no interaction with the sushi chefs. They were busy making dish after dish. Great business for them but not for my experience.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №125

Food quality highly expected with low price with great food.

I highly recommend this place for good sushi and roll.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №126

Incredible food & service, best sushi in Charleston, but we had made a reservation and after our main course was cleared were asked by the host to close out & leave barely an hour after sitting to accommodate the “next reservation in line”— on a week night. Very sad to have that style of host service but again, absolutely loved the food and server—will recommend for that alone.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №127

Recommend reservation, but we walked in around 5 and got a seat at the sushi bar. Absolutely the best sushi we've had in Charleston. The daily special was delightful and the uni was amazing. Overall the quality of the fish and nori were great and the special rolls provided great variety. Really enjoyed the comfortable chairs and welcoming staff.

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Sushi Experience №128

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Sushi Experience №129

Good but small place , fron desk hostess are unfortunately.

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Sushi Experience №131

Ordered takeout for lunch and I will definitely be a return visitor. The sashimi is perfect and the squid in my seaweed salad was cooked perfectly! The young man at the door was polite, prepared and quick. Wonderful establishment.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №132

This restaurant, like SO many others downtown, ignore you because you're BLACK!!!!! So very tired of this!!!!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №133

Small place with outstanding food! Love the quality and quantity of food. Great seafood of excellent quality. They also let me alter a dish to accommodate my picky eater son.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №134

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №135

Cute little hole in the wall place with delicious sushi for a great price. Reserve a table since they get pretty busy.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №136

Food was great. Very cozy.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №137

Service was amazing, from the host to the server!! Food was good

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №138

Great avocado rolls

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №139

High quality sushi and sashimi. Other plates are really good and taste authentic. Friendly chefs and attentive service. I will come back!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №140

Obsessed! Some of the best sushi and nigiri I’ve ever had. I will most definitely be back! 🍣

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №141

Unfortunately disappointing. I'd heard that their sushi was authentic, and my boyfriend is a big fan of sushi and Japanese dishes. We came on a Tuesday at 6:30, and were told the wait without a reservation would be about and hour and a half. We agreed as we weren't terribly hungry and took a walk around the neighborhood arriving back at 7:45. It was over an additional hour before they had a table available for us. The hostess was nice as was the waitstaff, but we were served two rolls that were meant for the table next to us. As this was our first experience, and we were unfamiliar with the rolls we didn't realize it. Our waitress only told us after we'd finished eating them completely. They then brought out the last three rolls out of the five that we'd ordered. We tasted each, and boxed them up as there was no way we could have eaten seven rolls on top of the two appetizers, and four nigiri we ordered. The flavors of everything we had were delicious, although many of the rolls fell apart once you picked them up. I was taken aback that they charged us for the two rolls they'd mistakenly served us, but we didn't want to make a scene as the couple next to us who had ordered them were very obviously on a first date. It was a disappointing experience on what we'd hoped would be a lovely rare date night for us. I don't think we'll be returning.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №142

So many menu options. I opt for Japanese mostly. Sushi is my favorite.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №143

Food is delicious and atmosphere is great. The workers are also very nice. Only downside is the wait for food is extremely long. I waited over an hour to get my sushi, which was only an order of california rolls. Overall nice, but wouldn't go here if you have plans after

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №144

This was easily one of the best meals we’ve enjoyed in Charleston!

My husband and I enjoyed a variety of nigiri and it was truly a perfect meal made up of beautiful, fresh fish and well-balanced flavors.

We had the delight of sitting at the sushi bar in front of Chef James — he was very friendly and we enjoyed our conversation with him while watching him work his magic.

Shiki had a slightly more upscale atmosphere but in a very comfortable, relaxed way. Our server provided a perfect service, was also very friendly and offered great recommendations.

We can’t wait to return for another amazing meal at Shiki and highly recommend you do the same!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №145

Sushi was some of the most fresh I have ever had and was so delicious that they don’t need to worry with all the extra add-ins and sauces like other sushi places. This is what sushi is supposed to be like. Minimal ingredients and amazing flavor. Sashimi and nagiri menu was long and a decent variety of sushi rolls but like I said, not a lot of ingredients in the rolls but they don’t need them. Service was great and attentive but we did go on a busy night and we ordered good bit of food so service took a bit longer but that’s on us.

If you have not been to Shiki, do yourself a favor and go!! Right now!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №146

Anne was great, and so was the food.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №147

Some of the best sushi and nigiri I've ever had, very fresh and flavorful. The service was also great and we got our dishes quickly.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №148

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №149

Everything was perfect. Yuki, our waiter, was wonderful. The food was delicious. The night was beautiful.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №150

Really good food at really good prices. Make sure to get a ginger salad, it was so good.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №151

I went to Shiki for the first time a few weeks ago and was absolutely obsessed with it! We did the Omakase and the experience was incredible. Amazing service and the food was unreal with over 10 courses. We had a serious obsession with Shiki in the weeks following, ordering takeout multiple times a week and fantasizing about the next time we could go for another round of Omakase. When my mom scheduled a visit to town, it was the first reservation I made. Over 20 times we talked about how excited we were for this meal again. Immediately when when we arrived we were told that we would have to leave within an hour and 45 minutes. A lot of restaurants do this when they have back to back reservations especially in small spaces like shiki but it automatically kinda set an off mood. Especially couple with our server then greeting us with an attitude and condescending disposition. We explained what our experience was before and she was extremely nasty with snarky responses. From the get go, her demeanor put a damper on our highly anticipated evening. As the dinner continued, she became slightly more pleasant, but felt the need to continuously remind us that “this isn’t really what omakase is”— as if we don’t understand the concept of omakase— and essentially that we shouldn’t have done it this way. Keep in mind we just ordered a very expensive bottle of wine, and were spending multiples of what we would have if we had simply ordered off the menu as she suggested. I wish I could do it justice with my description, but her behavior and attitude is honestly so shocking it’s indescribable. I have never been treated so rudely by a server. She finally told us that it was our last dish at course 4…. Drastically less than what we received before and with less quality of fish. While everything we ate was amazing, we were unbelievably disappointed with the service, quantity of food, and overall experience especially considering how excited we were after the standard set at our last experience there. We asked for the manager to come over and talk to us and shortly after the chef and owner, James, spoke with us at length. He was so great— super patient, respectful, understanding, and friendly. He ultimately gave us a discount and was very apologetic which we really appreciated. Although we were disappointed overall with our experience, James was so great and handled it most perfectly and efficiently that I would continue to give my business to Shiki because of him. However, I will never return with the intention of dropping that amount of money again and will most likely opt to only get takeout instead of eating in to avoid disappointment again.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №152

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №153

Best sushi in Charleston, hands down. The toro is incredible. You can test the freshness of the fish. Don’t skip the baked mussels or the tonkatsu.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №154

Fresh. Clean. Delicious. Impressed.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №155

Awesomeness! In town for a quick trip and this place didn't disappoint! Great service and fresh food! The Maki roller was on point! This was a lunch visit, so it didn't go too crazy but I was allowed to photograph some great rolls see below. I was told it can get kinda busy at night, but Saturday aftn lunch was chill. Traditional Sushi restaurant.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №156

שירות נהדר, ביקשו ממני לעבור מקום ולאחר מכן פינקו אותי כל הערב. אוכל נפלא!!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №157

Shiki is hands down the best sushi place in Charleston, SC. The fish is so fresh and the sushi is authentic while still having options for people who are first getting into sushi as a cuisine. The staff is so nice as well as the sushi chefs. The presentation of sushi is always so beautiful and the atmosphere overall is very welcoming. Beware of the reservation charges if you don’t show up! They’ll charge you if you don’t show.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №158

We are in town for a short weekend trip. We love sushi and this place was recommended for a good sushi spot. Wow. It did not disappoint. The service was awesome in all aspects. (I can't remember our servers name). The food was AMAZING. We would drive 6 hours back just to eat here again.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №159

I usually order Shiki on UberEATS and it is always so great. My dad was visiting and wanted sushi, and I knew that downtown had better sushi than West Ashley so I finally braved going downtown to eat it in person. It was so nice that Shiki had parking. Downtown is usually a nightmare and expensive to park at, and we didn't have to struggle with any of those things. Reservations were all full online, but on their website they say the accept walk-ins. We were able to get in right away at the bar. The chefs were very friendly, as well as the hostess, and all the waiters. Everyone made sure we okay throughout the night. They had the best sashimi I've had my whole life and I've lived in Seattle and DC (both great places for sushi, which Charleston isn't really known for. I had a friend warn me that Charleston didn't have good sushi and Shiki proved them wrong--there's at least one good sushi place). The sashimi literally melted in your mouth. I don't know how to describe it. It was so good. It tasted like heaven and I wanted it to never end. And they gave you a good amount for a decent price. All the rolls we got were amazing, especially the Cucumber Breeze. We also got the Sweet Potato roll--which should not be as good as it is. I dream about it sometimes. When I'm on UberEATS I like to add cream cheese to it. The Lemon Roll was very fresh. We accidently got the cucumber roll, but it was good too. A lot of sushi restaurants hide behind their rice or stuff their rolls with crab to hide the fact that they don't have good fish, but Shiki doesn't. For the appetizer we got the Hamachi Jalapeño, and they should sell their ponzu sauce in bottles. It was just a great experience and if you are looking for sushi, definitely come here.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №160

Hands down the best Sushi restaurant in the Charleston area I've tried. Food was great, Sushi chiefs were awesome, and service was top notch.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №161

My Japanese wife said it's some of the best sushi she's had in Charleston. I really enjoyed it too. The Love Boat is the best!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №162

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №163

One of our favorite sushi restaurants we've been to across the US. The sushi was excellent and the service was even better! Everyone there was so incredibly friendly and helpful, our waitress had the perfect suggestions for us. Definitely recommend, but make reservations as it gets busy early.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №164

Phenomenal quality of fish, they always have specials too. Great sake selection, and the servers are super helpful. One of if not the best sushi places in Charleston.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №165

Sushi is great quality, and the service is great! Highly recommend booking a reservation if you want to get in between Thursday-Saturdays!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №166

This little gem is located in a small strip mall near Liberty Square and we had a great experience there. Their menu is quite extensive with a number of sushi and sashimi choices. They have a number of daily specials and a nice selection of traditional wine and sake. Victoria was our server and she was very nice and made some great recommendations. All the dishes we had were excellent and the sushi was fresh and delicious. We also had a tempura shrimp special which was excellent. If you want good sushi in Charleston, we would unequivocally recommend this establishment!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №167

First time here and would definitely come back! Our server was fantastic and the sushi selection was the best I have seen in Charleston yet

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №168

Don't get me wrong. This is a great place. It needs more seating space. Everything else is superb. I was pleasantly surprised by the staff diversity.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №169

For the best experience go on a Saturday but make reservations on a Friday you will love it

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №170

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №171

This is my favorite type of sushi experience: small, authentic restaurant with no-frill sushi. We got the boat of chef choice sushi and the chef just lets the fresh fish speak for itself. We didn't get a chance to try the regular rolls on the menu so we can't speak for those, but the ones on this particular boat didn't really add to the experience. Seemed more like an afterthought. We didn't mind that since there was a ton of fish for the price. Highly recommend!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №172

absolutely beautiful presentation, delicious amberjack and conch.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №173

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №174

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №175

Chef selection is so good! One of my favorite spots in town

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №176

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №177

We (2 people) didn’t have a reservation so we were first in the door when they opened for dinner at 5pm. They fortunately were able to seat us immediately despite not having any reservations able online, the restaurant quickly filled up shortly after opening. We enjoyed the sushi Love Boat. My wife and I really enjoyed it, we were comfortably full and were happy with the wide selection of fish offered. Would return again.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №178

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №179

What an amazing experience. The atmosphere is very nice. It’s more traditional sushiya decor than the trendy Instagram pretty sushi spots that have become popular. Good sake selection! We sat at the sushi bar because we like to watch the chefs work.

Our server Annie was absolutely amazing. She answered all of our questions, made fantastic recommendations, and checked in on us in a timely manner that never felt intrusive.

Also, this place has the BEST uni I have ever had. Very fresh and clean tasting, with a hint of nuttiness at the end. I’m so happy we stopped here!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №180

So good. Definitely go.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №181

We enjoy the sushi each time we visit the area.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №182

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №183

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №184

Even comparing to NYC sushi this place ranks very high . Loved it

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №185

It's just ok. We wouldn't come back. They need creativity with their rolls.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №186

Oh man, sushi. If you like it, this is a great place. If you don't, there's other stuff on the menu that I've never tried. Why? There's sushi! And it's delicious.

If you're adventurous and/or indecisive, get the omakase option, where they pick your food for you. They do that sort of thing in Japan, and it's a great way to broaden your horizons. They will ask if there's anything you won't eat, but where's the fun in that?

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №187

Insanely good for being state side. Compares very well to the sushi in Japan.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №188

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №189

Make a reservation and make sure your reservation is for the correct number, as you will not be able to get in if you try to add to it. That's how we got in. We didn't have a reservation, but the group in front of us tried to bring one more person than their reservation was for and could not be seated. They also had to pay the $25 late cancelation fee even though we were lucky enough to get their spot. It is very much worth it!!! The staff was all super friendly and helpful. The food was amazing! It tasted very fresh and delicious! We even tried Uni for the first time. I would suggest you not ordered the 2 rolls if you do not like seaweed as it was a bit overpowering of the sea urchin. Other than that, it was great. We mentioned that to our waiter, and he thanked us for our (polite) critique!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №190

Best sushi in Charleston!!!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №191

Authentic AF

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №192

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №193

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №194

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №195

Best meal during our week long trip to Charleston! Wish we could stay an extra day just to go back and have that salmon belly again. Great food, service, and vibe, would absolutely recommend!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №196

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №197

Delightful service by the whole team! Great recommendations from our server which made for an incredible meal. Hip but cozy and laid back vibe. Intimate setting with great music, modern decor and high class touches. Fish is fresh! Looking for a top notch, authentic sushi experience without all the frills? This is your spot!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №198

great sushi, and the prices are extremely reasonable

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №199

Great quality food, delicious fish. A hair pricey. Expect to hit $100 easily.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №200

Number 1 spot for Sushi in downtown Charleston. Pricey, but worth every penny. Freshest fish I've had in a long time.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Details
  • 9 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.7 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 843-720-8568
  • Menu Website: http://shikicharleston.com/
  • Sushi Address: 334 E Bay St Suite E, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
  • Sushi Map: 32.787576099999995, -79.9287849
Specialties
  • Sushi restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • Caterer
  • Delivery service
  • Authentic Japanese restaurant
  • Japanese restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Restaurant
Sushi Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM–5–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM–5–10 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM–5–10 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM–5–10 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM–5–10 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as women-owned: Available
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilets: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • Transgender safe space: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside: Available