MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro

4.8

235 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 20 times today

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Lively

Our menu features a selection of high quality sushi, appetizers, small plates and entrees with a Filipino flare.

Owner and Executive Chef R.J. Apozaga has spent the last 20 years perfecting his skills behind the sushi bar.
R.J. and wife Dana opened MaKi (named after their children while also meaning sushi roll in Japanese) in May of 2018.

With two floors of dining space, MaKi is perfect for large groups or a romantic evening at one of our desirable two top tables overlooking Main Street.

Join us to see why we have consistently been voted Best Sushi, along with Best Asian and Best Seafood in Anderson. MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro makes dining a special experience.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–14:30 Sat 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(864) 642-6440
Website
http://makisushibistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
R.J. Apozaga
Catering
Off site catering options are available. For more information email Dana@makisushibistro.com
Private party facilities
MaKi Sushi Bar and Bistro is the perfect place to host your private function. Our second floor is equipped with a full bar, restrooms, a passenger elevator and dining space to comfortably seat over 80 guests. Floor fees are required to close entire floor, or semi-private options are also available by using dividers.

Location
126 N Main St, Anderson, SC 29621
Area
Anderson
Cross Street
Between W Earle St & E Whitner St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

EdamameUS$4.00
boiled soy beans sprinkled with sea salt
LumpiaUS$6.50
Traditional Filipino mini spring rolls filled with seasoned pork and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce
Ebi TempuraUS$9.00
A combination of shrimp and assorted vegetables, tempura battered and fried, served with a house made tempura sauce
GyozaUS$6.00
Your choice of pork or vegetable stuffed wontons (steamed or fried) served with a house made gyoza sauce
Yakitori ChickenUS$6.00
Two skewers of chicken and green onion stalks brushed with teriyaki sauce
Crab ShumaiUS$6.00
Crab stuffed dumplings (steamed or fried) served with house made dipping sauce
Fried CalamariUS$8.00
Served with a side of house made remoulade
Cucumber WrapUS$9.00
Tuna, crab, cream cheese, lettuce, and avocado wrapped in thinly sliced cucumber and finished with Maki sauce and Japanese vinaigrette
Fresh Spring RollUS$9.00
Beef, shrimp, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, and sushi rice rolled in rice paper and finished with MaKi sauce and Japanese vinaigrette
TatakiUS$9.00
Choice of seared seasoned tuna or beef thinly cut. Served with a side of seaweed salad and finished with a house made ponzu sauce
Tako YakiUS$6.50
Crispy fried octopus cake topped with garlic aioli and served with Tonkatsu sauce
Fried OystersUS$8.00
Panko fried oysters served with a house made Cajun remoulade
Sashimi WrapUS$16.50
Crab salad, avocado, cucumber, and asparagus wrapped with your choice of tuna or salmon. Finished with ponzu and MaKi sauce.
Soft Shell CrabUS$9.50
Tempura battered soft shell crab served with a house made ponzu sauce

Soup and Salads

Miso SoupUS$3.50
traditional Japanese soup with tofu, dried seaweed and scallions
Seaweed SaladUS$5.00
Sweet sea vegetables on a bed of mixed greens in house made vinaigrette
Ginger Salad
Medley of mixed greens with cucumber, carrots, and tomatoes with house made ginger dressing
- SmallUS$4.50
- LargeUS$7.00
- With 5oz Grilled Breast ChickenUS$11.50
- With 5oz Seared Tuna or SalmonUS$13.50
SunomonoUS$4.50
Thinly sliced cucumbers mixed with seaweed salad, daikon, and carrots tossed in house made vinaigrette dressing
Crab SaladUS$7.00
Napa cabbage, tomato, carrot, cucumber, and daikon radish topped with crab salad and served with a fried wonton
Sinigang SoupUS$3.50
Traditional Philippine sour soup with Napa cabbage and scallions
Squid SaladUS$5.00
Seasoned squid salad mixed with Japanese mountain vegetables
Soba SaladUS$7.00
Buckwheat noodles topped with crab, Napa cabbage, oranges and crab. Finished with Japanese mayo and Japanese vinaigrette
Ahi Tuna SaladUS$14.50
Pan-seared blackened sashimi grade tuna over mixed greens with avocado, cucumber, carrots, and tomatoes tossed in sesame dressing and finished with wasabi mayo
Calamari SaladUS$14.00
Fried calamari served over a bed of mixed greens tossed in Asian vinaigrette and finished with MaKi sauce

Lunch Entrées

served with a complimentary cucumber salad

Philippine Fried RiceUS$12.00
Garlic fried rice topped with two over easy eggs, crispy marinated sweet pork, and seaweed salad
Teriyaki
Glazed in house made teriyaki sauce and grilled, served with steamed rice and mixed vegetables
- ChickenUS$10.50
- SalmonUS$12.00
- BeefUS$14.00
Sweet & Sour
Tempura fried then sautéed in sweet chili sauce with bell peppers, onions, and broccoli. served with steamed rice
- ChickenUS$11.00
- ShrimpUS$12.50
- Fried TofuUS$10.00
Philippine Chicken AdoboUS$12.00
Marinated chicken stewed in soy sauce, vinegar and herbs served over steamed rice

Noodles & Soup Bowls

Yaki Udon
Thick Japanese Udon noodles stir-fried in a hearty shiitake mushroom broth with mixed vegetables
- ChickenUS$12.50
- BeefUS$13.00
- SeafoodUS$14.00
- TofuUS$11.00
Pancit Canton
Philippine ramen noodles stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce and mixed vegetables
- ChickenUS$11.50
- BeefUS$12.00
- SeafoodUS$13.00
- TofuUS$10.00
Shrimp SinigangUS$11.50
Shrimp, onions, carrots, eggplant and Napa cabbage simmered in traditional Philippine sour broth
Ramen
Your Choice of chicken or shrimp simmered in a rich house made broth with soft boiled egg, Napa cabbage, green onions and sprouts
- ChickenUS$10.00
- ShrimpUS$12.50
Seafood Ramen MisoUS$16.50
Shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, onions, carrots, Napa cabbage, sprouts and ramen noodles simmered in miso and lobster broth
- Substitute Udon or Soba NoodlesUS$19.00

Combinations

Served with ginger salad or miso soup

Poke BowlUS$17.00
Your choice of tuna or salmon served over steamed rice, finished with seaweed salad, crab salad, and poke sauce
Sushi
6 (small) / 10 (large) pc of nigiri Chef's choice with your choice of a California roll or Spicy tuna roll
- SmallUS$19.00
- LargeUS$25.00
Sashimi
13 (small) / 20 (large) pc Chef's choice nigiri
- SmallUS$20.00
- LargeUS$27.50
ChirashiUS$30.00
Bowl of steamed rice topped with an assortment of Chef's choice sashimi, seaweed salad, and crab mix salad

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Carolina
Healthy
South Carolina
Hot spot
South Carolina
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro is celebrated for its "fresh and delicious sushi," including specialties like the Tiger and Clemson rolls. Diners rave about the "knowledgeable and accommodating" service, with standout servers like Josh, Kendra, and Ryan. The vibrant atmosphere and "beautiful presentation" make it a top choice for sushi lovers in Anderson.

235 Reviews

D
Darrell
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, came out promptly, our server was fantastic. Love this restaurant!
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 4 March 2025
Thank you, Darrell!
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LoveToEat
Omaha4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food in a cool setting. Glad they take reservations.
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 4 March 2025
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed everything!
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Todd
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time diner looking for high quality sushi in the upstate. Found it! Generous portions, extensive selection and great freshness. One in our party is not a fan of sushi and found ample alternatives from which to select. My wife had the evening special roll that came with an entire shelled small lobster. It wasn't cheap, but considering the ingredients and craftsmanship it was a good value. Will definitely make the hour drive to Anderson again.
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 21 February 2025
Todd, that's great! Thank you for such kind words! I hope you become one of our best regulars!
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Lisa VIP
Atlanta14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aria was amazing. Best service ever. The food is delicious as always.
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 21 February 2025
Awesome to hear, Lisa! You can always request her!
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Myra
Charleston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our entire experience was amazing. Our waitress was AMAZING. I hate I can't remember her name. We are new to sushi, and are picky because of the texture and aren't advanced into raw yet so we tried the ranger roll. It was delicious to the point we want to return for another one today. The only thing we did not like was the Miso soup. We expected the clear stuff like at the corner spots. This was not it. But our wonderful waitress switched us to salads with no hesitation. I had the teriyaki chicken and my husband had the ribeye. The food was well seasoned, great quality and exceeded expectations. We ended our meal with the fried cheesecake, and it was another win. We cannot wait to return. This is definitely Anderson's hidden gem.
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 21 February 2025
Thats great to hear, Myra! I am so happy to hear that you had such a great experience with us and got such excellent service.
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Laura
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite spots. The sushi is outstanding, selection is amazing and beyond FRESH!!
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 21 February 2025
Laura, we pride ourselves on the quality of our ingredients! I'm glad to see that you can see that, come back soon!
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Zane
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love Maki and it is some of the best sushi I've had. If you've never been and love sushi you need to try it.
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 21 February 2025
Awesome, Zane! Thank you so much for the great review!
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Vic
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In all honesty, this was some of the best seafood I’ve had in South Carolina. Everything was extremely fresh and prepared to perfection. Got extremely lucky finding this place, but will definitely return.
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 21 February 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to see back soon, Vic!
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Jonathan
Columbus1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good dinner! We were able to get in and out quickly and for only $30!
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 21 February 2025
Love it, Jonathan! We'll see back soon, I hope!
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Megan
Charleston1 review
3.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This is typically one of my go-to restaurants for a special occasion, but I wouldn’t recommend going at a peak time. The service was a lot slower than usual for both wait staff and food. Also, I noticed that the portion sizes are a lot smaller when I previously went about three months ago. I would not recommend the calamari. The large pieces were on the borderline of tender/chewy, but the smaller pieces were inedible.
MaKi Sushi Bar & BistroResponded on 28 January 2025
Megan, I appreciate the review. I would've preferred that the server would have notified management so that your poor experience could've been rectified, I will speak to the kitchen staff about the preparation of the calamari. This server will be spoken to about the slow service. Again, we take this as feedback and appreciate the review. Hopefully, this one-off experience does not stop you from choosing us to help celebrate future special occasions.
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FAQs

MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (864) 642-6440.

MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

126 N Main St, Anderson, SC 29621

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between W Earle St & E Whitner St.
Area
Anderson
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–14:30 Sat 11:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
R.J. Apozaga
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://makisushibistro.com/
Phone number
(864) 642-6440
Catering
Off site catering options are available. For more information email Dana@makisushibistro.com
Private party facilities
MaKi Sushi Bar and Bistro is the perfect place to host your private function. Our second floor is equipped with a full bar, restrooms, a passenger elevator and dining space to comfortably seat over 80 guests. Floor fees are required to close entire floor, or semi-private options are also available by using dividers.

MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

EdamameUS$4.00

LumpiaUS$6.50

Ebi TempuraUS$9.00

GyozaUS$6.00

Yakitori ChickenUS$6.00

Crab ShumaiUS$6.00

Fried CalamariUS$8.00

Cucumber WrapUS$9.00

Fresh Spring RollUS$9.00

TatakiUS$9.00

Tako YakiUS$6.50

Fried OystersUS$8.00

Sashimi WrapUS$16.50

Soft Shell CrabUS$9.50

Soup and Salads

Miso SoupUS$3.50

Seaweed SaladUS$5.00

Ginger Salad

SunomonoUS$4.50

Crab SaladUS$7.00

Sinigang SoupUS$3.50

Squid SaladUS$5.00

Soba SaladUS$7.00

Ahi Tuna SaladUS$14.50

Calamari SaladUS$14.00

Lunch Entrées

Philippine Fried RiceUS$12.00

Teriyaki

Sweet & Sour

Philippine Chicken AdoboUS$12.00

Noodles & Soup Bowls

Yaki Udon

Pancit Canton

Shrimp SinigangUS$11.50

Ramen

Seafood Ramen MisoUS$16.50

Combinations

Poke BowlUS$17.00

Sushi

Sashimi

ChirashiUS$30.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is MaKi Sushi Bar & Bistro restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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