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Mama Kims

Mama Kims

Downtown/French Quarter
Charleston Eats: 7.8
Google:
4.3
(655 reviews)

Quick Facts

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Hours

Closed
12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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Price

$$
moderate
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Location

Downtown/French Quarter
Charleston district
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Cuisine

Japanese
Lowcountry dining

About

Casual restaurant serving Korean specialties such as bibimbap, chicken bowls, and teriyaki chicken.

— Google AI Overview

Mama Kims is a casual, no-frills spot in downtown Charleston serving Korean/Japanese-style hibachi and rice bowls — people rave about the meat dumplings, hibachi plates, and shrimp with broccoli and fried rice. Portions are big and flavorful, but some find the steak/filet and mushroom bowls a bit salty, and the interior could use work.

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Reviews

Charleston Eats:7.8
Google:
4.3
(655 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Jennifer Spinelli
2 weeks ago

Looks can be deceiving! This place from the outside didn’t look too inviting, but the menu sounded good so we have it a try! The inside could use some...

Chloe Sisson
4 months ago

Hidden gem in downtown Charleston! We all got the hibachi plates, so flavorful and delicious. Definitely a hole in the wall dive. They have tables, bu...

Reviews last updated: 9/14/2025

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349 King St
(843) 577-7177
349 King St
Charleston, SC 29401
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