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Konnichiwa
975 Savannah Hwy Suite 129, Charleston
Strip-mall Japanese on Savannah Highway serving sushi and cooked dishes, with beer and wine, to a loyal West Ashley crowd.
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4.7472 ratings
65 restaurants in West Ashley, ranked by Charleston locals — community votes blended with Google ratings, updated daily. The first suburb across the Ashley — Avondale's bars, Magnolia and Drayton plantations, and the long Savannah Highway corridor where locals go for everyday meals.
Strip-mall Japanese on Savannah Highway serving sushi and cooked dishes, with beer and wine, to a loyal West Ashley crowd.
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Locals rank Konnichiwa as the best restaurant in West Ashley (4.7★ across 472 reviews), with Poke Burri / Lifting Noodles Ramen and Mazal rounding out the podium. Tap any card above for photos, hours, and what locals say.