Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Isle of Palms

"Back when we were allowed to go out, O-Ku may was a major King Street hot spot, but it still commits to a solid sushi program. From the lemon and salmon roll to the otoro nigiri, there’s something for everyone."

"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."

"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?. Mount Pleasant residence should definitely make a stop at Kanpai."

"The long-standing sushi eatery is an intimate space to catch up with friends. The rolls are super fresh, the service is solid, and the sake is affordable. It's a no-frills night with raw fish and perfect rice."

"The gist: Frequent diners at Workshop have long loved the fresh, homestyle Vietnamese cuisine inspired by owner-chef Janice Nguyên Hudgins mother’s cooking. Its new standalone location opened earlier this year and has already become a go-to of Mount Pleasant diners. The food: Classic Vietnamese foods you’ve come to expect, and dammit, each one is better than the last."

"Inspired by her mother’s cooking, Janice Hudgins started a catering business focused on traditional Vietnamese dishes. Named after her mom, Little Miss Ha is now a brick-and-mortar eatery in Mount Pleasant. The restaurant serves banh mi, steam buns, pho, Saigon salad, and more."

"Mellow Mushroom is simply one of the best pizza joints, and lunch spots, in the greater Charleston area. Conveniently located on King Street, Mellow Mushroom boasts a colorful, laid-back interior, welcoming staff and a unique combination of freshly tossed and topped pizzas. The extensive Mellow menu offers more than just their signature ultra-cheesy, chewy-dough pizzas creations: fresh salads, pretzel bread apps and build your own pies also share the menu spotlight."

"Prepare yourself: Mellow Mushroom pizza is unlike any other pizza you've had before. The distinctive Mellow Mushroom style is a unique (and perhaps perfect) blend of chewy dough baked in a stone hearth, with an impressive array of topping ingredients available. There's a dozen or so pre-imagined pizza offerings on the menu, including the Magical Mystery Tour, Kosmic Karma, and Mighty Meaty, alongside calzones, pretzel knots, salads, and hoagies."

"This all-vegan, organic café offers a variety of healthy, delicious smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Fresh off the grill yesterday!. #Organic #vegan tacos!"