10 Restaurants in South Carolina To Get Ethnic Food That'll Blow Your Mind
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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Serving authentic Japanese, including traditional Kappo!
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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.
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If you're from anywhere near Hilton Head Island then chances are you have already found this tasty delight!
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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.
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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.
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