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Fuji Sushi Upper King

3.8 (205 reviews)

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Dragon Roll Fantastic Seaweed Roll Tuna Roll
Tinea M.

Food: We ordered the Shumai, the fantastic seaweed roll, the dragon roll, and the tuna roll. The Shumai was okay. The sushi was very fresh and came out very quickly. We were in a bit of a rush so we ordered within minutes of sitting down and had our appetizer within 10 minutes and our rolls within 20 minutes. Service: the server was great! She was super nice and brought our food to us promptly even tho we were sitting upstairs. Ambiance: This is a very cute dinner spot, it's has a modern Japandi interior decor mixture. If you sit upstairs and don't mind there will be hip hop and other types of music coming from the next door club "uptown social". My fiancé and I didn't mind at all! Great place to get good food and catch a quick vibe.

Shumai
Cliff J.

Second time at Fuji before a night out in Downtown Charleston. The sushi was very fresh. I loved the unique textures of the Fantastic Seaweed Roll. Our dragon roll and tuna rolls were as expected with no complaints. The shumai unfortunately lacked a depth of flavor however they were steamed perfectly. Arriving at the tail end of the prime dinner window (8:30pm), our hostess got us to our seat quickly. Our waitress was friendly and had no hiccups with the order. The ambiance of Fuji is always nice and laid back. Low lighting with a nice fusion of a sushi kitchen and a puby/divey warmth sits swirly between the upscale elegance and history of downtown Charleston.

6 Different Rolls
Rainey C.

We ordered the Sweet Boat (Sashimi) and 6 different rolls for a party of 6 and it was the perfect amount of food. The fish is very fresh and the rolls were on point. We also ordered the tempura appetizer and the tempura were fried super light and crispy. Service was great and the rolls were made fast.

Daniela Z.

I came by for lunch and this is some of the best sushi I've had in Charleston. Freshly prepared and delicious! I got the lunch special which is an awesome deal -- you get to choose 2 or 3 rolls with choice of soup or salad. I got the spicy tuna and the yellowtail scallion rolls with a miso soup.

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Vasily K.

Pretty good rolls and very decent prices. II had some pretty awful poke down the street, so I needed something to save the day and stumbled on this place. I did their three roll lunch special for 20 bucks, and it was worth the money. The spicy tuna roll wasn't spicy, but it was good. The Hamachi roll was tasty. The salmon roll was also good. No complaints, and the interior was cool. It was not the most spectacular service, but I didn't need anything fancy.

iPhone makes lighter than it was. Dumped my water to use cup for my beer. Soy sauce was empty. Sigh
Craig D.

The service is chaotic and the food was average at best with some highlights. The chaos with 4 door dash drivers trying to pick up late orders should have been the indicator to rethink our decision. However, our daughter liked the location and sushi. Felt bad for the host at front juggling orders and seating people. Was seated on the rooftop deck where the competing music from two nearby clubs and the restaurant made for an indistinguishable cacophony of sound. The tables didn't have any lighting. A cheerful waitress stopped by and left 8 oz plastic waters and took our drink orders. She returned with a large can of Sapporo beer and a Chardonnay in a flimsy plastic cup. She quickly left before being able to put an appetizer order in. We ordered miso soup that didn't come out first as in most Japanese restaurants. It came 30 minutes after ordering with our main course. It was cold and to their credit proactively removed from our bill. The appetizers included the worst Gyoza we have ever had... cold and tough doey. First time in family history there wasn't a competition for the last one. Edamame was fine. Appetizer plates were prison grade and the chopsticks were children size. When dinner came, I had to go to get more plates and table settings. Still gave a 20% tip because I felt bad for the undertrained waitress. The mixed drink in a 8 ounce plastic cup used in dentist offices to rinse your mouth just wasn't good. The Christmas roll was tasty (they gave us 2 by accident) and the rest of the sushi was ok. 2 stars may even be generous. I hope the feedback is a wake up call, but I doubt this was an anomaly.

a plate of sushi
Alexis B.

Cute spot with good sushi! They have an upstairs bar so good for families, friends, singles and anyone else. It's small so big parties may not work but worth a try!

Ramen
Melissa G.

Fuji is located on the upper king area of downtown next to many of the restaurants and bar in the area, which makes the location unbeatable. We visited for my birthday dinner and sat down promptly without having to wait too long even-though we did not have a reservation. The menu has a large variety of options from sushi to, ramen and udon soups , to hibachi. The drink menu has a few interesting cocktails and I tried one of their mules which was pretty good and tasty. For the main meal I ordered the ramen and it was cooked perfectly with a rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The service was also excellent - the staff were friendly and attentive, and for my birthday, they even brought out a complimentary dessert for me. There is a city parking garage across from the street at the hyatt which charges the same as the meters, so it is a no brainer to park there instead of having to find street parking. The prices are fair to high , and there are a few specials during happy hour, but nothing out of the ordinary. It is a great place to visit

Lunch specials
Ara A.

02/2021 update The sushi is still good but the service definitely needs more training. They increased the price of their lunch specials which is upsetting. Had the Patty roll this time and it was very delicious.

Chirashi
Lindsay A.

Ate here on a Thursday for dinner. We sat on the rooftop and it was gorgeous! Definitely go to the roof patio if it's open. The server was new but VERY attentive, he went and asked someone when he couldn't answer my question! We ordered a few rolls and the chirashi platter. Everything was delicious and great presentation! I didn't expect tamago or tako at a place like this and was pleasantly surprised! Fresh fish and good flavors, with servers who really care about your experience

Ginza was a 10/10! Would definitely recommend getting this starter. The Firecracker Roll and the Dragon Roll were also great.

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Fabulous Gamecock Sushi Roll. Order it. We also had a lobster roll, damage, and gyoza. Delightful waiter. Great service.

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My favorite restaurant in Charleston! Sushi is so good and affordable I am so obsessed. They also have amazing noodles

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Amazing sushi and great service,was able to order pick up on New Year's Eve and it was ready in like 30 min. ; totally recommend.

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Sushi was excellent! Reasonable prices for quality ! we loved sitting on the rooftop!

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