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    SHIKI

    4.4 (285 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    SHIKI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Emma P.

    Great sushi, great service and it has a parking lot downtown. What else do you need to know? Everything I tried was very good. It's a small place and it fills up fast so get a reservation or get there early, it's the perfect place to go before an event at the Gailard.

    Gyoza, Kurage Jellyfish
    Katie W.

    Wonderful sushi rolls & bites. Cozy ambiance, be prepared to come with a reservation! Our server offered thoughtful recommendations (that ended up being some of the most delicious bites of the night!) Takeout has been reliable from Shiki as well! Favorites: - Shiki SC - Lemon salmon - Isomaki - Yakisoba

    Ron P.

    This place lives up to the hype as one of the best sushi spots in Charleston. It's pricey, but reasonable for what you get, which is quality. The best uni I've had outside of Japan. I had to double up on the blue fin nigiri it was so good. Def make reservations as it's an intimate setting.

    Nina C.

    Came back after a year to have lunch with a friend in town. I have been craving their super crunch roll for too long. It was a beautiful day so we picked to sit outside. Our server James was really nice and so attentive. They have a really good lunch menu with solid options and the pricing was great. I had a hard time choosing but I ended up with miso soup and a couple rolls. They did not disappoint and I still stand by that Shiki makes the freshest and best sushi rolls. That Korean pear with the shrimp is the ultimate combo. I definitely want to come back for their bento box or teriyaki plates!

    Thao T.

    The sushi rolls, Galbi, Hamachi Kama, Sushi & Sashimi Omakase, and dessert were phenomenal. Everything is fresh. What a meal. Service was attentive on a busy Friday night. The place is nice. It was enjoyable to sit at the sushi bar. You get the best experience that way!

    Fried shrimp heads (comes with sweet shrimp nigiri)
    Caroline H.

    Everything was incredible. They sat us 15 minutes earlier than our reservation, the waitress was very nice and checked in on us frequently but not too much, and every dish was delicious! Must haves: nigiri - sweet shrimp (my favorite), toro, uni. The bagel roll was interesting if you like cream cheese in sushi and if not I recommend the spicy salmon roll which was super fresh! The vibes were super cute and it wasn't too loud. Perfect for a date or family dinner. Shiki is our family's go-to every time we're in town. Will be coming back. Will need a reservation.

    Absolutely delicious and fresh with an amazing ambiance! I've visited Japan twice and love sushi! If you've eaten sushi in Japan you'll understand how good this place is!!! Thank you Shiki I will be back!

    chicken teriyaki bento box
    Stephanie M.

    Fresh seafood and ingredients. Friendly attentive staff. Small and cozy with limited parking. Reservations recommended.

    Gyoza and Spicy Tuna Oshizushi
    Elle H.

    My favorite sushi spot!! Service was great, they're very knowledgeable about their menu and helpful when unsure what to get. The food consistently comes out relatively fast every time I go. While a small restaurant, it's very cute and the vibes are fun! Highly recommend

    Bento box (vegetarian) and sweet potato sushi
    Rachel P.

    The bento box lunches are incredible!!! I love this cute little restaurant. Incredibly fresh ingredients. Sushi bar is fun because can watch how talented these chefs are. The sweet potato sushi is also crispy, sweet, and delicious. The restaurant is tiny and so welcoming. Grab a seat at the sushi bar, in the restaurant, or anywhere you can find one.

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    Joan M.

    We were excited to try Shiki for some great sushi. It came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Each sushi serving that came to our table was outstanding. Fresh, beautifully presented food. We loved everything about this restaurant. Our server Claire was phenomenal attending for every whim. The menu is rather daunting because it has so many items, but Claire makes the choices easy based on her interpretation of our dining needs. She recommended Sake to go with our dishes of choice, and the pairing was fantastic. It's a really cool vibe in here, very busy and the staff take time to acknowledge the diners and make sure that everybody is having a good time. They have parking right outside the door because they are located in a small outdoor mall which provides parking. Excellent bonus to the evening. We will definitely return to Shiki

    April Y.

    First time here and won't be our last. Cozy, intimate dining and out of this world fresh sushi. We were early for our dinner reservation. The host gave us a drink menu and asked us to wait. He checked in with us two times while we sat outside: once to see if we wanted to order drinks and once more to offer two seats at the sushi bar that were available so we wouldn't have to wait. We got a great table for two right at the window. We started with the crispy tuna gyoza. Both were fresh and flavorful. I had the crunch SC roll with Korean pear and the seafood salad roll. My husband had the jellyfish nigiri, a salmon roll, tuna roll, and eel roll. We were both so pleased with our entrees. Our server, Elliott took amazing care of us and explained the menu thoroughly. It was pricey but we ordered a ton of food. We both agreed we didn't mind the price tag because of the quality of the fish we had. Thank you, Shiki!

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    Justin J.

    This is likely the best sushi place I have ever been to, and that says a lot. Came here with my oldest son and was pleasantly shocked to see that the gyoza was very clearly made in-house rather than being premade and frozen, and they were outstanding. The cucumber breeze was a unique treat as well. I had 3 pairs of nigiri, they were specials and I don't remember what they were, but I was totally blown away. And my son really thought his spicy salmon roll was a knockout and got a second one even though he was already pretty full. Red bean mochi didn't feel nearly as chemical as others I have had. Service was impeccable and the interior is pretty swank and chic. I expected it to be less nice so we rode our motorcycles there and despite all the gear we had on, not only were we welcome, they offered to hold our helmets in the office for us. Over all, great place. Prices were high and FULLY justified by the quality. J.Ja

    From left top- Ikura Salmon Roe, Chuka Iidako Baby Octopus, Kurage Jellyfish, Uni Sea Urchin, Unagi Eel, Tsubugai Conch, Shime Saba Mackerel

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    3.9(81 reviews)
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    So first off, my wife and I came here since we were in the area and assumed it was affiliated with…read moreHOKKAIDO in Summerville but we were very mistaken and realized they are not. These are 2 totally different places. So I will echo everyone else with the complaints about the service and how you're treated when trying to get take out or dine in. The only good news is the lady/hostess with the glasses is equally rude and snarky with everyone so at least you can rest easy knowing it's not just you or personal lol. All jokes aside, she really needs someone to teach her basic customer service skills and how to speak to people. She is very aggressive and comes off very rude and flat out mean. To her she may not think that and I am giving her the benefit of the doubt here because she really does lay it on really thick. It's sad too because the sushi, Hibachi, and food here is actually good hence the 3 stars. We dined in and the place was decently clean and looked okay but it was dead and empty and I can only assume it's from all of the negative reviews about the customer service. I honestly don't foresee this place lasting too much longer if she doesn't either get help or get better training on how to speak and interact with customers and I am just talking about the mere basics here of customer service nothing else.

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    SHIKI - sushi - Updated May 2026

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