6 sushi superlatives in Charleston, SC

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We’ve been fishing around and Charleston is swimming in sushi. From trendy menus to laidback atmospheres, we’ve rounded up some top spots to score sushi. 🍣

Bang for your buck

Locals Sushi, locations vary
Who says sushi has to be expensive? Check out the Mount Pleasant location’s Monday night special featuring half-priced sushi starting at 3 p.m.

Note: This deal is offered on Tuesday night at the West Ashley location.

Impress the foodies

Sushi-Wa, 1503 King St. Ext.

Sushi-Wa has premier sushi + service. The nigiri-focused omakase experience will have those with even the most particular of palettes saying, “Oh, that’s good fish.” The experience is offered Wednesday through Sunday.

Date night dining

O-Ku Sushi, 463 King St.

O-Ku is a great spot to take your date when you want to make it o-fish-al. Swing by for happy hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, a vast selection of libations pairings, and chefs specialties, rolled sushi + nigiri.

Celebrate with sushi

Fuji Charleston, 585 King St.

Fuji Upper King is the perfect place to maki the moment special. Head to the rooftop for an unobstructed view of Charleston and raise a toast to the occasion. 🥂

Celebrating mid-day? Check out the lunch special, offering deals on bento boxes + hand rolls.

Drink up

Shiki, 334 E. Bay St.

Shiki keeps the drinks flowing with a selection of Japanese rice lager, locally-brewed beer, wine, and plenty of sake options.

This spot is said to be downtown Charleston’s longest-operating sushi bar, serving the Lowcountry for 19 years. 🎈

All you can eat

Kings Sushi, 1119 Wappoo Road Ste. H.

Get your fill with this spot’s all-you-can-eat deal featuring chef’s special + classic rolls, appetizers, and entrees.

Don’t think that we forgot about spots like 167 Sushi Bar, Zen Asian Fusion, Hachiya Kyoto + Kanpai. The sushi selection is second to none around town, and these are only a few options.

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