Wasabi DI

Specialties

Wasabi of Daniel Island provides the exquisitely balanced Japanese Fusion between the traditional Japanese cooking techniques and our own modern touch. Our original dishes are artfully designed by our own chefs with years of experience all over the world. Discover. Indulge. Experience the taste of Wasabi Daniel Island.

Wasabi not only serves fresh sushi, but has an endless variety of options for everyone’s cravings. Our location is perfect for Daniel Islanders to come relax with friends, grab a quick cocktail, or to hold an event for special occasion or celebration. Every Friday and

Saturday night, throughout the summer, there is live music on our patio performed by local Charleston musicians.

History

Established in 2009.

We are incredibly grateful to have become a neighborhood favorite after opening our doors in 2009. Over the past years, we have enjoyed serving Japanese cuisine to the residents of Daniel Island. The Wasabi

DI family is thankful for getting to know the families while becoming a small part of the Daniel Island community.

Meet the Business Owner

Johnyy C.

Business Owner

Johnny Chan, Wasabi DI’s Executive Chef, first became enthralled with Asian cuisine as a young teen. While growing up in Hong Kong, Chan was provided the rare opportunity to absorb countless techniques, perspectives, and cultures in the culinary world. As an adult in Japan, Chan spent years under accomplished sushi chefs developing his passion, knowledge, abilities and skills as a sushi chef. Chan moved to Los Angles, California shortly after completing his training in Japan. Tenji Sushi Bar and Restaurant, a prestigious restaurant, was where he worked for three years before leaving to open a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. Daniel Island, South Carolina is now where Chan calls home. Chef Chan brings his first-​hand cooking experience directly from Japan to Wasabi of Daniel Island. His execution is flawless, and everything Chan design has evolved from his disciplined training. You can get sushi anywhere, but under Chan’s guidance, Wasabi D.I. offers Charleston’s only truly aut