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    Sushi-Wa

    4.7 (97 reviews)
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Wagyu, Otoro, and Aji
    Jacqueline T.

    highlight: If you're looking for the best sushi in Charleston, Sushi-Wa is the place to be! The fish is incredibly fresh, the flavors are mouthwatering, and every dish is presented with perfect artistry. The classy atmosphere and ample parking make the experience even better. Standout selections include the Wagyu, Otoro, and Aji! Each one truly unforgettable. Great staff and service too!

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    Meg B.

    Incredible in all the ways! I have been waiting for three years to get into this place and we finally got in last minute for a birthday! It far exceeded our expectations! The small, intimidate setting was perfect! We were able to chat and meet new people. The food was in a class of its own! So much sushi and each one unique and different from the last! What a special experience that I would love the pleasure to do again!

    Katie B.

    Such a fun omakase experience! The fish was so fresh and the ambience in there is lovely. We had our baby with us and they were super accommodating. We will be back!!!

    Maya C.

    AMAZING omakase experience! The absolute best sushi (technically nigiri) in the Charleston area! This rivals places I've tried in larger cities -food: fresh fish, served piece by piece in traditional omakase style; $100 pp with optimal Waygu option at the end -drink: have lots of saki options and some beer, it is byob as well -service: excellent! on weekends this experience can take the full 3 hours depending on how much fun everyone is having! -ambience: so fun! Only limited seating around the sushi bar which makes it interactive and fun!

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    Stacey P.

    Sushi-Wa makes the list as Charleston's must-dine sushi restaurant and after a night here I see why. It easily is one of my favorite dining experiences! I snagged a reservation as a solo diner for Wednesday night. Listen, this is the night you want because there's only one sitting (at the time of this review) which opens up more possibilities. The restaurant is much larger than the space requires as everyone is dining at the sushi bar. As others discussed it is intimate setting with a guarantee that you will engage with the sushi chefs. The setting is very simple and not much personality to the space but they offer a ton. Their sake selection is amazing. I started with the flight and then rolled into a glass of yuzu sake. It was delicious! Bright, crisp, and citrusy I found myself enjoying each sip. The sushi chefs were fabulous. Each piece of sushi was perfectly prepared, but they do everything. They pour the sake, explain the menu, and make sure everyone is served. They were warm, easy to talk with, and made ridiculously good food. As far as the food - it is at minimum a 17 course omakase. They had some fish that I've come to notice at every omakase I've eaten - New Zealand salmon, scallops, uni, and hamachi belly. These are favorites for a reason as they are always delicious. There were a few I rarely see like red snapper and ebi. Then they had a few that I've never seen like octopus and striped snapper. Each course was fantastic. Now here's why Wednesdays open up possibilities. With no second seating the chefs allow people to add more sushi or sake to their bills. There was no rush and both seemed eager to continue making amazing sushi. I was the third person to leave and there were still people ordering sushi. The meal lasted three hours and I loved it!

    Hamachi Yellowtail
    Elise B.

    I did the 5:15pm omakase seating. They open the doors just before the time slot. I enjoyed every piece & watching them be made with such care and precision. The service timing of everything is perfect, they come out as they are made. My top favorites were the scallop & wagyu beef, but everything is delicious. The scallop just melts in your mouth and the wagyu is juicy. At the end of the omakase experience, you can order more pieces of your favorites if you are still hungry.

    Katelynn G.

    My first omakase experience and boy was it a good one!! This is what Charleston had been missing. Every bite was better than the last and what a cool experience overall! If you are a fan of sushi and you've never had omakase, you MUST go!!! Reservations are hard to get but worth the wait! Counting down the days til I get to go again

    Melissa F.

    Such a unique experience for us & we loved every second! All pieces were delicious and thoughtfully prepared, with complimenting flavors. I'll be dreaming about the miso butter for a looooong time. The Chef was so knowledgeable, friendly and created a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

    Valerie K.

    Simply spectacular. It took me forever to get in here but it was worth the wait. There were ~16 courses and all were unique, fresh and delicious. The chef's are great guys, interactive and funny. Extensive sake list. Top 5 in CHS for me.

    Niki L.

    Incredible omakase experience. The pace was relaxed, not rushed at all. The chef took time to explain each fish /flavors. Each bite was so flavorful! Ambiance was beautiful - quiet but lively at the same time.

    Ashley L.

    Finally got to experience Sushi-Wa. This place has been at the top of my list but reservations are quick to fill up. This intimate Omaska experience is next level. The two Chefs welcome you in and once everyone arrives the show starts. When I say show the food SHOW. Chef Chris leaves a memorable experience with all the knowledge he has about all the ingredients and the way they prepare each offering. They offer Sake pairings and other refreshments. No matter what add the Wagyu beef you won't regret it. The chef also will make more of any offering you enjoyed the most. My fave was the King Crab! But honestly, everything was phenomenal. Parking is great and the location is easy to find. I also love that you can see everything that's going on. I can't wait to go back.

    Tiffani R.

    Amazing sushi that is such a fun experience. Definitely don't skip out on the waygu course. The saki/saki flights were also so good. Definitely hard to get a reservation but well worth it for any occasion.

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    Genna G.

    Sushi wa is a great place to experience omakase at a reasonable price. The place itself is a bit underwhelming but who cares, it's all about the fish. Make sure get get a reservation, the place is very small.

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    We had a wonderful meal here. It was so wonderful I already plan to come back in November. Fish was fresh. Good selection of sake.

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    We went here for dinner and it was so good! I love the ambience of this place and our server, Meg,…read morewas so well verse with the menu and drinks recommendations! We had their crispy spicy tuna appetizer with crispy square rice on the bottom and they were so good. For the main entree I ordered their butabara kimchi ramen and it was what I needed, the broth was rich, savory, and the kimchi really brings the broth flavor more dimensional. The ramen noodle texture was cooked to perfection and the pork belly paired so well in this ramen. My husband ordered the A5 wagyu rib eye and the steak melt in your mouth. We sprinkle the sea salt and dipped it in the quail yolk dashi juice and it was perfection! It is definitely a gem restaurant for Savannah! Truly amazing food experience!

    Ukiyo is a Japanese restaurant with a ramen bar and is a very hip urban Japanese spot in Savannah…read more The lights dimly lit and the main entrance includes a massive fully stocked bar. There's a great selections of Japanese Whiskey, Sake and cocktails. We had a reservation and when we entered it was a bit confusing with people all over the place in the entrance not sure whether waiting to speak to the hostess or just casually waiting to be called for their table. After getting sorted we spoke to the hostess and then were shortly seated. The waiter came and took our drink orders right away. We got 2 cokes and a Whiskey Sour with Japanese Whiskey. After waiting about 15 min the waiter came back to take our food order, however we still had not gotten our drinks. We asked and said they were coming swiftly. Finally after 10 minutes later our drink orders came in. The cokes were flat but the Whiskey Sour was really good. I can't remember the waiters name but honestly she came by maybe 4 times the whole night and did not have the best attitude. The best thing about Ukiyo hands down was the food. Everything from the Ramen to the wagyu bao buns, just Wow. The wagyu was so crispy and just melted in your mouth. The ramen had amazing flavor profiles and was perfectly spiced. We also ordered the Chicken Karaage and this was so tender with the citrus mayo. This was also pretty big so were easily filled with all these dishes. The food and cocktails were amazing but the service really did disappoint from the delays and infrequent interactions.

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