Best Asian Food Restaurants in Kiawah Island

"There are good surprises, like when you remember that your favorite leftovers are in your fridge, and bad surprises, like when your roommate eats said-leftovers before you get home. Lucky for us, Xiao Bao Biscuit is a good surprise. This spot in Cannonborough-Elliotborough is located inside an old gas station, but serves really good Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Malay food."

"Check out Xiao Bao Biscuit, one of the best restaurants in Charleston, for some Asian soul food. The menu changes seasonally, with rotating daily specials and family-style dinner service. The dishes pull inspiration from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam."

"O-Ku, located on bustling King Street, offers an upscale dining experience that celebrates authentic, Japanese cuisine with a modern twist. Using the freshest fish from the world’s finest markets, O’Ku’s menu is comprised of signature starters, soups and salads, Japanese entrées and sushi specialties of the season. They also serve specialty cocktails, premium sake, red and white wines, and unique beers."

"This salad is the perfect combination of healthy and delicious, and it’s an O-Ku fan-favorite. The Carrot Ginger Vinaigrette is a unique dressing that puts an interesting flavor on this entree that will have you feeling satisfied and just the right level of full."

"Part of a sushi restaurant chain, O-Ku Charleston serves a wide variety of Japanese temptations, including toban yaki, nigiri, sashimi, sushi, and rolls. O-Ku doesn’t open for lunc..."

"Rhong Zhou and his family came to America from China, by way of Japan in the late 80s. In 2010, they opened Zen Asian Fusion in Charleston SC and their business, and menu, have continued to grow since then. Zen’s philosophy is that food is an art that should be enjoyed with all five senses."

"Though its space in a Mount Pleasant strip mall feels rather pedestrian, Kanpai offers some of the most delicious expressions of creative Asian food in Charleston. To start, chef and owner Sean Park will dress up edamame with pink Himalayan salt or truffles and hot chili oil. His tasty "Wagyu” roll pairs blowtorched fatty beef and avocado with tempura-fried shrimp and a sweet soy glaze, to excellent results. Hot and feathery beignets make an unexected but sweet end to the meal."

"Those who know sushi swear that Kanpai is the only place to score raw fish in the Lowcountry. Chef Sean Park puts the utmost care in every plate and seems to score the freshest catches around. Where else have you seen live uni on the menu?"

"Located in the historic Fireproof Building, the South Carolina Historical Society Museum spans six interactive galleries and showcases more than 350 years of South Carolina history through the artifacts, personal treasures, and handwritten accounts of those who experienced it."

"Battery Park is the quintessential image of Charleston for most Holy City locals. Walking along East Bay Street, with the famous Battery mansions to one side, the Charleston harbor to the other, you'll be able to spot Ft. Sumter in the distance, and imagine the first shots of the Civil War that took place here in 1861."

"White Point Garden is the Charleston park we spend the most time in because we head here so frequently on walks with and without our dogs. It is a little park at the very bottom of the Charleston peninsula that is filled with beautiful live oak trees. It is a marvelous place to stroll, read a book, or enjoy a picnic!"

"You can marvel at several Civil War canons and monuments throughout the park. Look for the Pirate Monument, my favorite structure in White Point Garden (and a local favorite too). It tells a really interesting story about the Confederate Pirates."

"Charleston is also known as the “Holy City” and has several church steeples towering over the skyline. St. Philip’s steeple is one of the most recognizable and is the oldest European-American religious congregation in South Carolina. Tour the church and the cemetery grounds for free."

"This is a great park to stop and play right near the Battery and Rainbow Row. There is a playground, picnic area, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, dog park, and a restroom."

"What makes it great: This park, in the heart of the peninsula, included tennis courts, restrooms, drinking fountains, picnic tables, and more!"

"I'm not the best #frisbee catcher yet but I'm working on it!. At least my misses are funny to see?"

"Redux Contemporary Art Centre is a non-profit art gallery in Charleston. Small yet impactful, this art centre is known for the best art sessions, workshops and discussion panels in South Carolina. Workshops like figure painting, portrait drawing are a must attend if you happen to be in Charleston on assigned dates."

"The Redux Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit organization focused on bridging the gap between artists and audiences. They host eight creators a year as well as host fantastic educational programs."

"Some of the best fine art in Charleston can be found at the Mary Martin Gallery. Located on 103 Broad Street, the Mary Martin Gallery features dozens of art artifacts, such as paintings, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, furniture, and photography. The gallery is run by Mary Martin, who has traveled around the world exploring fine art."

"Voted Charleston’s Best Shopping Destination,Mount Pleasant Towne Centre features more than 60 shops and restaurants, a movie theater, and special events and pop-up shops. Located just a 20-minute drive from the Isle of Palms, the shopping center is easily accessible from all of our East Islands Rentals properties. Enjoy upscale boutiques, name-brand stores, specialty shops, and more."

"Voted "Charleston's Best Shopping Destination." 60+ shops & restaurants, plus a 16-screen theater, this open air center is minutes from the beaches and downtown Charleston."