South Carolina is a melting pot (no pun intended) of international cuisines. From the Upstate through the Midlands and all the way to the Lowcountry, you can find pretty much any kind of food your desire here in South Carolina. When it comes to ethnic foods, here are some favorites!
- Tasty Thai & Sushi in Charleston
Tasty Thai & Sushi/Yelp
Tasty Thai & Sushi/Yelp Appropriately named, Tasty Thai & Sushi in Charleston’s historic downtown delivers exactly that! Add a family atmosphere, friendly staff and you’ll be back for more. What’s that? Can’t get a reservation because they’re booked? Try their Mount Pleasant location just over the Ravenel bridge on Coleman Boulevard.
- Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar in Myrtle Beach
Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar/Facebook
Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar/Facebook I’m not sure which you’ll love more: the restaurant decor or the food. Owners Max Garby and Dalia Falcon have gone to extreme measures to make sure both are authentic at the Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, SC.
- Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine in Charleston
Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine/Facebok Love traditional mediterranean food? Then try Leyla on King Street in Charleston. They also import fine Lebanese wine and can suggest the perfect one to pair with your meal. Be sure to save room for their yummy desserts!
- Redi-ET Ethopian Restaurant in Myrtle Beach
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Redi- et Ethiopian Cuisine/Yelp Redi-ET Ethopian Cuisine is a favorite in Myrtle Beach, serving an extensive traditional Ethiopian Menu that includes well over 10 vegetarian dishes. Selected among TripAdvisors Top Eats in 2015, you’ll be doing yourself a favor by trying this one the next time you’re in Myrtle Beach.
- The Mad Cuban Cafe in Simpsonville
Mad Cuban Cafe/Facebook
Alex Arce at Mad Cuban Cafe/Facebook Don’t expect to find an actual “mad Cuban” if you stop in at the Mad Cuban Cafe in Simpsonville, SC. Instead you’ll find traditional Cuban food combining Caribbean ingredients with a Spanish influence.
- Inakaya Watanabe Sushi in Columbia
Inakaya Watanabe/Facebook Serving authentic Japanese, including traditional Kappo!
- Saffron Indian Cuisine in Greenville
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Saffron Greenville One of the best spots in the Upstate for Indian Cuisine, Saffron delivers aromas and flavors authentic to India. Mmmm, I can smell it now.
- Its Greek To Me in Hilton Head Island
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Its Greek To Me/Facebook If you’re from anywhere near Hilton Head Island then chances are you have already found this tasty delight!
- El Jimador Mexican Restaurant in Clemson
El Jimador Mexican Restaurant/Facebook Get it started with some great chips and salsa and a giant margarita. Then, browse the menu of authentic Mexican cuisine before you order a refill and a meal to follow.
- Ko Cha Korean Restaurant in Charleston
Ko Cha Korean Restaurant/Facebook
Google Plus Outside the historic area of Charleston over in a place called West Ashley, Ko Cha is well known for both Korean and Chinese foods. It makes the list for thriving even though it’s in an odd location.
Ahhh, food is a such a great topic! With thousands and thousands of great restaurants dotting the map all over South Carolina it’s impossible to know about all of the great ethnic choices in the state. I’m sure there are dozens more! Share your favorites with us in the comments below.
Tasty Thai & Sushi/Yelp
Appropriately named, Tasty Thai & Sushi in Charleston’s historic downtown delivers exactly that! Add a family atmosphere, friendly staff and you’ll be back for more. What’s that? Can’t get a reservation because they’re booked? Try their Mount Pleasant location just over the Ravenel bridge on Coleman Boulevard.
Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar/Facebook
I’m not sure which you’ll love more: the restaurant decor or the food. Owners Max Garby and Dalia Falcon have gone to extreme measures to make sure both are authentic at the Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine/Facebok
Love traditional mediterranean food? Then try Leyla on King Street in Charleston. They also import fine Lebanese wine and can suggest the perfect one to pair with your meal. Be sure to save room for their yummy desserts!
Google Maps
Redi- et Ethiopian Cuisine/Yelp
Redi-ET Ethopian Cuisine is a favorite in Myrtle Beach, serving an extensive traditional Ethiopian Menu that includes well over 10 vegetarian dishes. Selected among TripAdvisors Top Eats in 2015, you’ll be doing yourself a favor by trying this one the next time you’re in Myrtle Beach.
Mad Cuban Cafe/Facebook
Alex Arce at Mad Cuban Cafe/Facebook
Don’t expect to find an actual “mad Cuban” if you stop in at the Mad Cuban Cafe in Simpsonville, SC. Instead you’ll find traditional Cuban food combining Caribbean ingredients with a Spanish influence.
Inakaya Watanabe/Facebook
Serving authentic Japanese, including traditional Kappo!
Bill Y on Yelp
Saffron Greenville
One of the best spots in the Upstate for Indian Cuisine, Saffron delivers aromas and flavors authentic to India. Mmmm, I can smell it now.
Its Greek To Me/Faceboook
Its Greek To Me/Facebook
If you’re from anywhere near Hilton Head Island then chances are you have already found this tasty delight!
El Jimador Mexican Restaurant/Facebook
Get it started with some great chips and salsa and a giant margarita. Then, browse the menu of authentic Mexican cuisine before you order a refill and a meal to follow.
Ko Cha Korean Restaurant/Facebook
Google Plus
Outside the historic area of Charleston over in a place called West Ashley, Ko Cha is well known for both Korean and Chinese foods. It makes the list for thriving even though it’s in an odd location.
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