Best Asian Food Restaurants in Sullivan's Island

"Situated in a former gas station, Xiao Bao Biscuit consistently receives rave reviews for its trans-continental Asian cuisine. Chef and Co-Founder Josh Walker learned to make his extremely popular Okonomiyaki (cabbage pancakes) while working on a Japanese farm. Made with cabbage, scallion, mayonnaise, sweet soy sauce and hot sauce, they’re available for lunch or dinner year-round."

"Scents of East Asia waft out of this neighborhood spot set in a repurposed gas station. Get a large bowl of mapo dou fu (Sichaun-style tofu in fermented bean broth) or try the okonomiyaki--a cabbage pancake topped with either bacon, pork candy, a farm egg, or all three."

"Well, you’re probably still confused because that sounds gross. Somehow, it’s so good, and it’s a lot healthier than your typical pancake. Next time you’re trying to master that no-carb diet, head over to Xiao Bao Biscuit."

"With a much-desired Upper King Street location and a vibe that varies depending on the hour, O-Ku has remained a go-to hotspot in Charleston for sushi (and socializing) since it opened in 2010. The lobster nigiri is a social media star, but regulars know to add on local options like white fish crudo, local clams (with unfiltered sake) and the spicy sesame pork belly with kimchee puree and melted red cabbage. The O-Ku fever has spread beyond Charleston, with locations in Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh and Washington, D.C."

"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..."

"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?"

"This casual Asian restaurant serves everything from Thai noodle dishes and wok stir-fry to sushi and Chinese specialty. Spring Roll, a family-owned fixture on busy King Street downtown, is much better than your average Chinese take out restaurant, with many people opting to dine-in for their meal here. The menu, of course, is massive, with dozens of sushi roll options alongside noodle favorites like Pad Thai, Glass Noodles, and Pad See Ew, as red, yellow, and green curry dishes."

"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."

"One of the best kept locals’ secrets, the quiet and charming Harken Cafe (62 Queen St.) is a special place for a satisfying vegan breakfast before exploring the infamous City Market, Gibbes Art Museum and French Quarter neighborhood. For an authentic taste of the Chucktown, try the Bonjour Charleston parfait with maple cashew granola, sweet potato souffle, and almond milk. Up for a little more spice?"

"If in search of something a bit heartier, visit Village Bakery, just across the quaint East Cooper River. While Village Bakery harbors plenty of options for dessert, its sandwiches, soups, and salads are also good picks to try. Restaurant owner Sal Parco has also championed a handful of other successful individual favorites in the Mount Pleasant and Charleston areas."

"At this eatery on the locals’ end of Market Street, French chef Dominique Chantepie shows his years of experience in breakfast and lunch menus, offering everything from crèpes to paninis (try the Prosciutto di Paese!) alongside a gorgeous array of desserts."

"One of the most impressive Charleston attractions for cultural engagement is Charleston Music Hall. This is what to see in Charleston if you want to see some of the top musical acts today. A beautiful and historic space, Charleston Music Hall is one of the best concert venues around Charleston."

"The Charleston Music Hall is a 19th-century Gothic Revival building that held the most fabulous events in Charleston. Today, it now serves as a local venue for concerts, dance, theater & comedy shows."

"Opened in 1942, American Theater really captures the architectural trends of the time – Art Deco meets Hollywood glam. The result is a clean façade with an all-American signage, great for some kitschy photos!"

"The stately Greek Revival Market Hall marks the beginning of Charleston's famous shopping venue, the Old City Market. The temple-like structure marks the site of a 19th-century meat market. Local architect Edward Brickell White designed Market Hall in 1841 of stucco-covered brick scored to look like blocks of stone."

"Built in 1772, the Heyward-Washington house was the longtime city home of Thomas Heyward, one of four Declaration of Independence signatories from South Carolina. Today part of a complex that includes another historic house, as well as the Charleston Museum, the home boasts a number of historic home décor pieces, including the Holmes Bookcase, an intricately-carved 1770 library bookcase widely considered one of the most important pieces of furniture from the Colonial era. The staging of the house captures, for modern-day visitors, the feeling of Revolutionary-era Charleston life."

"Built in 1772, Heyward-Washington House in Charleston was Thomas Heyward Junior’s home, who signed the Declaration of Independence. This triple-storied Charleston double house was rented to George Washington in 1791. The house was opened to the public as the town’s first museum where today you can see a 1740s style kitchen, courtyards with mature 18th century plants and period furniture."

"Built in 1772, Charleston’s Revolutionary War House was the town home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., Revolutionary War patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The house features magnificent Charleston-made furniture and a formal 18th century garden."

"Purportedly home to countless ghosts and legends, this museum and historical landmark is one of the oldest buildings in Charleston. The historic attraction's tales of pirates, patriots, elegant Southern ladies and countless African slaves are told by the costumed docent guides as visitors explore the elegant Palladian exchange and the dank, barrel-vaulted dungeon. Many consider the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, built on the site of the 17th-century Half-Moon Bastion, to be one of the most historically significant buildings in all of early colonial America."

"Year: 1767–1771 Architectural Style: Georgian Architect: William Rigby Naylor. About: The Old Exchange is located on the east side of Charleston’s historic downtown area, at the northeast corner of East Bay and Broad Streets. It is a two-story masonry building, capped by a hipped roof with cupola and set on a high brick basement."

"The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon is another place with a ton of history. Most importantly, the upstairs room at this building is where South Carolina ratified the United States Constitution. The Dungeon, however, is the most interesting part of building."