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Tsunami-Charleston
Tsunami is an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant and bar where providing an exceptional dining experience is our priority. The freshest ingredients ensure exquisite meals from the fun, creative atmosphere of our sushi bar to the intimate tabletop dining in our exotic interiors. Tsunami also offers traditional Japanese tempura, pot stickers, tataki, and hibachi. We slice our fish to order and create artful presentations to please both the eye and palate. Whether on a date or with a group of friends Tsunami is the perfect place for a night out. Come experience Tsunami, a new approach to hip, sophisticated Japanese cuisine.
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23 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 23 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(6)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(6)
- hot spot(6)
- neighborhood gem(6)
- romantic(5)
- fit for foodies(4)
- great for lunch(4)
Tsunami-Charleston Reviews List
Review 1 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Different than it used to be...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was always one of our favorite places to eat when we lived in Charleston, so when we came back to Charleston this weekend we made sure to come back. As always, the food was amazing!! The sushi was great, they were very accommodating to making something for our two year old. Everything we ordered was delicious. Oh waiter was obviously new. He kept saying, "I'm not sure, I'm new, I'll ask" to all of our questions. He forgot our appetizer and messed up our sushi order...twice. The bathrooms were probably the most disgusting bathrooms I've ever seen in a restaurant. I guess that should be expected as the place becomes a very active bar at night."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first time to Tsunami. We had reservations for 5:30 and when we got there the place was still almost empty. I would assume because of the bar up front that they don't get busy until later. The food and service was great. The only complaint I'd have is that I made a comment on the reservation that I preferred a booth and we got sat at a half table/ half booth."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've already recommended it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've already recommended it to several people! Our good was excellent. I'd been to the one in Columbia and this one was just as good."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 4 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food & service was great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food & service was great. But the place was noisey"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed the food, wine, service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed the food, wine, service and drinks. I will return."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic
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Review 6 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good fresh food. Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good fresh food. Service pretty good"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I was not impressed with the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was not impressed with the ambiance or the service. I was with a bachelorette party group and I think we should have found a more fun restaurant."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 8 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the freshest sushi I had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I used to live in Charleston 3 years ago and came in town for business and went to Tsunamis, which in the past was one of my favorites. Wow what a change this place has turn out to be. My business partner and I sat at the sushi bar and notice the head chef(Masa) who was working here last time I ate here and suggested us Uni(Sea Urchin) and other selections. The fish here is one of the freshest I have eaten in any sushi restaurant. The sushi chefs were amazing with their craftsmanship and service was outstanding. They also mention about Wednesday All you can eat sushi for $14 Wow!! I will make sure to plan my trip back here on Wednesday and let others know as well. Great time and will surly miss it when I head back to Chicago."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fresh and amazing list of Cold Sake
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"This was one of the best sushi restaurants I have been too. When we arrived we notice it was busy and that made us believe this was a hot spot. The service was fantastic and very knowledgeable of the menu and fast. We ordered the My My Roll and another roll which I cannot remember the name but it was one of the freshest roll I had in while. They have a huge selection of cold sake and we never been to a sushi restaurant that had sake flights and it was amazing especially the asian pear. Great food and amazing time we had. We will definitely be back!!!!!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 10 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is phenomenal at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is phenomenal at Tsunami. Definitely the best sushi in the Charleston area. The bartenders were fantastic, while we had a couple cocktails at the bar. Our server was awesome. Very helpful and friendly at the same time. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone. A wonderful experience!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad food, worse service, don't go..
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was bad - I've had more accomidating servers at IHOP. The server neglected to tell us that bottles of wine were half off until after we had already ordered a glass, making two glasses of wine more expensive than a bottle. The plum wine tasted like prune juice. I asked the server if that particular type of plum wine always tasted that way he just told me he didn't know. He didn't offer to replace or even ask the bartender if this should be expected. The Chicken Hibachi was not good - fatty dark meat with sauce that was way too sweet. Atmosphere has potential, but they played loud rap music and were replacing the refrigerator in the middle of dinner. It was loud - power saws, hammer banging. We were 110% disappointed with Tsunami."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2011
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Review 12 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
LOVE Tsunami. I make it a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"LOVE Tsunami. I make it a point to stop by each time I visit Charleston. The sushi is great, and the energy is fantastic. I nice restuarant turns into quite the scene. Mark is the best bartender, too!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Tsunami-Charleston
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Stay away!!! When I walked
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Stay away!!! When I walked in the door the overwhelming bleach smell should have told me everything. Our server was rude and SOOOOO slow, the food was HORRIBLE (the three of us eating all got something different and nothing was good) it all tasted frozen and cheap, but the bill wasn't cheap for how nasty it was. Charleston is beautiful, there are plenty other restaurants to try!!!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Tsunami-Charleston
Based on the average of (10) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate