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Aji Asian Bistro

4.4 (123 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Justin J.

My buddy Raymond took me out to dinner here and WOW what a great experience! Our server Victoria was super friendly and personable. Our food came out fast and was outstanding. I loved the options on the menu and their selection of teas was great. Sushi was insanely fresh and good. A bit pricey and well worth it. I had a good time and would love to come back again, even if it is a bit out of the way for me. J.Ja

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Aaron T.

The food is fresh and tasty. The staff is always polite and very attentive. We love the small feel to the place as to it does not feel stuffy. Great date night spot.

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Gustavo S.

We love going to Aji when we are in the mood for Sushi and don't want to leave the island. The kids found one of our favorite secret dishes; a Spicy Tuna Sushi Pizza. It's one of our favorite dishes, we must order it every time we eat here, we actually had to order 2 the other day, LOL. We also tried their Pork Ramen soup, it was good but needed more salt, in the broth. They have great service; you can see that everyone is working hard to make sure you have a good meal. We have gone for birthdays before, they have a nice sunken in-dining area where you take your shoes off and eat in a Seiza-type setting. I would recommend Aji if you're looking for a fun atmosphere with well-priced sushi and good service.

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Kat T.

It was my first time here and what a great experience! It's super intimate in there and the staff is just so nice! Everyone was super friendly and our waitress was super nice as well We got Harumaki & vegetable gyoza & cucumber salad for our appetizers! Everything was delicious. My only qualm is the cucumber salad was a little basic. Just cucumber and rice vinegar. It was still really good but could've been a little more for me Had the fire mountain roll, the ichiban and spicy tuna pizza as our meals. It was all delicious! Definitely a lot of food for just the two of us. It's definitely larger than normal sushi size and well worth it and it wasn't that expensive compared to other places. Definitely recommend!

KongFu Roll

Sushi was phenomenal. The service was great they had plenty of staff who seemed to care about their customers. The smell of the restaurant was a bit peculiar. KongFu Roll was $15 for 8 pieces and the shrimp tempura was $10 for 6 pieces.

General Tso
Kara W.

We love eating here. There are always tables available and you are seated immediately and it is nice and quiet. The staff is quick and very sweet. The food is higher quality Chinese which is a nice change from cheap quick Chinese food. The General Tso is my favorite. The relaxing tea was very nice as well.

Sherri J.

We haven't been here in a while but always great food and service! The best sushi in Charleston! We love the Big Mama roll and the Mexican roll. Joyce's martinis are amazing too! We will be back soon... everything was delicious as always!

Morganne M.

Aji is a super cute hole in the wall! They even have tea spots for a semi traditional tea! They have an awesome tea selection as well as an extensive sushi menu. They have a full bar and desserts as well. My partner and I both got sushi as well as dessert. The sushi was phenomenal. Also, we got clear soup, which was better than any other clear soup I've had anywhere else. As far as the 4 star rating, I gave it 4 stars due to price and service. This place is a lot more expensive than other sushi places I've been to, excluding downtown. The service was poor. The girl barely checked on us and never refilled our drinks. The restaurant is small and there were like 5 servers and she only had 2 tables. They were all just hanging out with each other at the front. We ordered dessert when we ordered our sushi and she brought it out wifh our main course. I would've thought she'd at least ask or bring it out later. I just wish we had a better service experience. Overall though, definitely check this hole in the wall out!

Spicy Salmon, spicy, tuna, cucumber, roll, and shrimp, tempura rolls
david l.

Aji is great! We have been coming here for several times, and we've never been disappointed by the food, service, or quality in general. The servers are always beyond friendly and helpful, and the food never disappoints! I've been going with my daughter for 5 years now, and our favorites are the Shumai, the Shrimp Tempura Roll, and the General Tsao's Chicken. This is the best sushi in James Island!

Mexican, Dancing lobster, and M16
Liz G.

I love that this restaurant is practically in our back yard! We have finally gotten our favorites nailed down to a T! Starter is always the spicy tuna tartar. Never a disappointment. For the Sushi we do the M16, Dancing Lobster, and the Mexican. They are all superb! The sake is a must too! Thank you for always being consistent. Also, on those days where you're not feeling like dining out the Togo is just as good just minus the sake.

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My favorite sushi, used to eat here many years ago when I lived here and was so excited to visit and enjoy it again!

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We come here often. The jalapeño hamachi appetizer is a must!! Service is great, sushi is solid!

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We love Aji Sushi! We have young kids so a sushi take out night is a perfect dinner night for us!

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Always good to eat here! Food is great everytime. Servers are always friendly and service is fast!

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Great sushi, amazing service and cool atmosphere. Favorite sushi spot in Charleston, would recommend to a friend!

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Consistently good food. Above and beyond service. Clean and calming ambiance. High quality ingredients used.

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