It was probably a bad idea to come here but Kita was close to my hotel and I didn't want to drive…read morefar for lunch after just arriving in town. They have several choices on the 3 pages of menus so it made it sort of difficult to pick my poison, so to speak. They bill themselves as modern Japanese. Not sure what that meant, but basically they play modern upbeat music and have a modern interior. They do have lunch specials during the week, but I didn't see many that were appealing as they're a combination of Chinese, Thai and Japanese dishes. They also had poke bowls for lunch, but I'm not so sure about that. Their sushi rolls appeared to be made mostly with cream cheese, which I'm not a big fan of in rolls, so those were out as well. I ended up ordering off of the dinner menu. I chose the grilled lamb chops and a side of steamed rice. I totally missed the 3rd menu which featured the sushi and specialty rolls. The lamb chops were ok, they did have a slight grilled flavor, but also another weird flavor like they weren't that fresh. Maybe customers don't order lamb chops here, as much as maybe they would at a fancy American or Mediterranean restaurant. Either way, I still ate them because I was hungry. I prefer the frenched rib chops better than the loin chop which is served here....since its a much tastier cut. In addition, it's usually more expensive. Overall, I don't see myself ever returning here since I'm also not in the area that much. Service was adequate as our drinks were refilled a couple of times and the waiter made sure to stop by and check on us.

Love the food. Love the the ambiance. Love the space. Love our server, but host, not so much…read more.. This was our second visit to Kita for a casual lunchtime escape, and once again, it did not disappoint. In fact, my stomach was doing a little happy dance by the time we left. From the thoughtfully crafted dishes to the stylish and welcoming ambiance, Kita continues to impress. We shared three rolls, each one showcasing a playful balance of texture and flavor. The "Black and Yellow Roll" was a vibrant blend of salmon, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese, mango, and eel--sweet, creamy, and rich, yet refreshingly light. The "Fry Me a River Roll" was a decadent indulgence, with a medley of chopped fish and salmon paired with cream cheese, all deep-fried in a crispy spring roll wrapper--delightfully crisp on the outside and savory on the inside. Our favorite, though, might have been the "Surf and Turf Roll", a bold combination of panko shrimp, bacon, scallop delight, avocado, and asparagus, topped with seared ribeye and finished with a truffle soy drizzle. Every bite was a flavor bomb--luxurious and satisfying. All in all, Kita remains a go-to for a delightful sushi fix, and we're already looking forward to our next visit.

Best sushi place in Charleston. Service is very good, sushi is absolutely mouth watering, staff is…read morevery friendly! Will take all of my dates there moving forward lol

My son's 17th birthday is still a few more weeks away, but he asked to have his birthday dinner…read morecelebration today at Fujiyama. How could I refuse? We brought his girlfriend along and the food was amazing as always! The yum yum roll was absolutely to die for!

I personally just ate here & I'm still at the table. Had to come & leave a review. Stopped by w/ my…read morehubby & son. Had a grill seat & was serviced by chef Eduardo. Amazing

I am from the west coast. There are hundreds of Japanese eateries in Los Angeles alone. I found…read moremyself in WV on business and was happy to see a teppanyaki restaurant in Charleston. Finding the place was not too difficult using GPS. The facade seemed enticing. Entering the place I could smell and hear the grills which only whet my appetite. I waited about 8 minutes and was shown to a seat. I was the only person at the grill, but was shortly joined by one couple, then another. Orders were taken from the 5 of us about 15 minutes after the last people were seated. I ordered a steak and chicken combo with fried noodles and a salad, and some fried gyoza (dumplings). To drink, I asked for a small Sapporo. The beer arrived shortly along with the gyoza. Then the show began. Anyone who has been to a teppan restaurant knows the drill. The cook makes a big show of oiling and firing up the grill, clanging the instruments on the grill, cutting vegetables and meat in a showy fashion. That part was a 4 of 5 compared to Benihana. I didn't come for the show. I was there expecting some yummy food. Here begins the sad part of the dinner. The gyoza were actually very well done. Fried very crispy with very tasty filling. I was let down by the dipping sauce which seemed to be only soy sauce. The dumplings were good, but the sauce was very lacking. I found that sad because it is so easy to make a good dipping sauce. They should add a little rice vinegar or ginger to the sauce, maybe some green onions. Next was my salad. This looked like some iceberg lettuce and tomato swimming in a bowl of "miso" dressing. Not only was the bowl overloaded with dressing, but the dressing itself tasted like mayonnaise, not the usual citrussy miso dressing I am used to. The main course was beef, chicken and grilled vegetables. The meats were OK, not great. The veggies were seemed only partially grilled as they released lots of water when plated. The really sad part of this were the noodles. These were not asian noodles in any sense of the word. It seemed like they went to Krogers and bought some flat Italian noodles then boiled them before lightly grilling them. Even chow mien noodles would have been better, or at least some semblance of an asian dish. It is almost a sin to call these grilled noodles. It seemed like they were boiled, then warmed on a grill for a few minutes. Want to know what they are supposed to be like? Just google YAKISOBA. I ate the beef and some of the chicken and vegetables, but overall it was not a good meal. I know there are not a lot of ethnic restaurants in Charleston, but this place is just sad. It is too bad that the people in this town can't experience a good Japanese steakhouse. The best part of this $42 meal was the beer and the gyoza. Not interested in eating a bowl of noodle soup. Will not be back or recommend to anyone.

Amazing food! The Tiger roll was great! Everything was very fresh. I had shrimp hibachi. It was…read moredelicious!

The food was amazing here - especially the crab Rangoon and calamari. Sushi was good. I also had…read morepad Thai or stir fry noodles as take out.

When I lived in South Hills, I took my son here regularly. We moved away back in 2021. During my…read morelunch break today, I thought I'd swing by and get some lunch. Their lunches are very reasonable. I got the Hibachi scallops for $11.99. It also included white rice, veggies, and salad. Most of the lunch plates were around $11 and $12. It wasn't crowded, and service was very quick. I left with a full belly! Nice, affordable, quick place to go for lunch!

I see why this place doesn't have a great rating. First off, the host forgot us as we waited a very…read morelong time for a table when they weren't busy. Then, we were seated at the hibachi table, and we waited over an hour for a chef to become available (pretty sure we were also forgotten about then)...the waitress argued with us several times that we had "only" been waiting for 40 minutes...which we were not. Had 4 hangry kids with us and all they got to eat were French fries because the kids menu isn't that friendly. The chef Auggie was super great though...and thankfully made up fir everyone's bad mood. Food 8/10, chef 10/10, host and wait staff 2/10.

Diners Beware--- we were at Ichiban within the last week and saw the back bar crawling with…read moreROACHES. At least 2-3 within eyesight scrambling on the bartenders receipts and the circling the heat from the music/video system all night. There's no way they weren't noticed by the staff as well. The service was okay, but the restaurant reeked of ammonia. The edamame tasted old/dry, the teriyaki salmon wasn't bad, the dumplings tasted good according to my husband but he ended up getting sick later. Not sure if it was the dumplings or just the thought of seeing cockroaches as we were trying to have dinner. The people working there were nice enough, but we won't ever come back.

First time dining here. First off, if my driver hadn't told me this was the restaurant I wouldn't…read morehave known. There isn't a sign that I could find. When I first walked in, I thought I might be in the wrong place because it looked more like an Irish Pub than it did a Japanese restaurant. There is the first bar area and then you can go to the other side where the main dining area is. In the back they have an area for private larger group dining, as well. I decided to sit at the bar in the main dining area. The waitress was friendly and helpful in recommending some of their more popular dishes. I decided to start things off with a little seaweed salad. I was surprised with the portions. I've never had this much salad. It was fresh and delish! For my main course, I ordered the Mongolian filet and a few specialty sushi rolls my waitress recommended. Two of the rolls were good, but one was way too salty to eat. The Mongolian filet wasn't what I expected but it was ok. I was expecting the more traditional Mongolian brown sauce, but this didn't compare to any Mongolian sauce I've ever had. I eat a lot of Asian cuisine and I just felt it didn't taste that Asian to me. Having said that, the filet bites were well cooked and tender. Overall, I enjoyed my experience. I'd order the Dragon Maki roll again, but I would probably try some different items the next time I visit.

Rice was good, sautéed vegetables good…read more We asked for 'no pork and no chicken' in the Singapore noodles but it came with meat anyway... We asked for chopsticks - nothin'... And there was no fortune in my fortune cookie - ha!

This restaurant was closed by the health department after live maggots were discovered in the table…read moresauces. The owner chose to not reopen. Permanently closed.

This is a treasure of the Charleston Town Center Mall. Sometimes, I just go to the mall for the…read moresole purpose of eating here. Consistently good. Simple menu - teriyaki or bento boxes. Great yum yum sauce. I think the yum yum containers are a tad pricy, lol. $1 each. Other places are usually 50 or 75 cents or sometimes free. But the food is worth it. Very filling.

They cook a lot of chicken at once and sit it to the side and if they are busy then it's fine…read more Today they weren't and I got $25 worth of chicken teriyaki jerky. The mall was dead as usual so it was quick in and out.

Food and service was great. This I more of a "takeout", however the did accommodate us. They were…read moreable to answer questions about a "gluten-free " diet and had gluten free soy sauce and sweet and sour sauce.

YESSSSS. This is one of, if not, the best Chinese takeout/delivery place I have ever tasted. I had…read morethe sesame chicken, egg drop soup, and crab rangoons, and had two whole days' worth of food. I ordered this via Doordash but based on how hot my food was, I would say the service is amazing. The ambience seems nice from the photos.