Get your chopsticks and soy sauce at the ready, because we have the rundown on some of the places around town where you can get your sushi fix.
Inakaya
Hand-rolled happiness awaits at Inakaya. Whether you prefer sushi or sashimi, Inakaya offers both in authentic abundance, plus plenty of combination offerings so you can dabble in both. From squid and giant clams to jellyfish and sea urchin, you’ll find it all here and then some.
Inakaya Watanabe
NOT to be confused with Inakaya, Inakaya Watanabe is very much its own establishment. Go for the St. Andrews or Gamecock rolls to keep it local, or get adventurous with options like the Takoyaki Maki (tempura-fried spicy octopus) or the Diablo, featuring jalapeno tobiko. Plus, any place where you can get your sushi brought to you on a boat shaped plate is okay in our book.
Tsunami
With two Columbia locations - one in the Vista and one in Harbison, you can have your pick. Crowd favorites include The Duffy, the G.M.C. and the Dynamite rolls, and don’t even think about leaving without an order of the crispy crab wontons.
SakiTumi
SakiTumi in The Vista dares to be different. From the Raptor Roll topped with flame seared beef tenderloin to the Saki Yagi Roll complete with crumbled goat cheese, this is certainly sushi like you’ve never had it before. Pro tip - come in on a Wednesday when you can get half off select sushi rolls and martinis from 5-10PM.
Sakura
Previously housed in Forest Acres, Sakura now resides on Rosewood. And while its location may have changed, the quality most certainly has not. Grab your golf pencil and start checking off your top nigiri and maki selections.
Saky Japanese Restaurant
The presentation is on point over at Saky on Fort Jackson Boulevard. Each roll is a delicious work of art. Pay a nod to our capital city and order the Columbia Roll, turn up the heat with the Wasabi Roll, have some fun with the Godzilla Roll or treat every day like a special occasion and treat yourself with their “one & only” Birthday Roll.
Suishaya
When you’ve got maki on the mind, don’t sleep on Suishaya off Killian Road. The options are extensive, including everything from lighter fare like an Idaho Maki made with sweet potato to heftier rolls like the Golden Dragon complete with softshell crab, spicy tuna and avocado topped with salmon and the chef’s special sauce. Not looking for sushi? The General Tso's Chicken is a local favorite!
