Asian Eats (Grand Strand)

FOR DATE NIGHT SUSHI

Flaming Fin is the kind of place you'll make a regular stop — modern, laid-back, and consistently good. Order the Flaming Fin roll and start with the Whispering Angel Rosé. At $30 it's a steal and pairs perfectly with everything on the menu.

FOR SUSHI AND COCKTAILS AT THE MARKET COMMON

Co Sushi is the move when you want rolls and a real cocktail list in the same place. Start with the spicy garlic edamame — it's garlicky, a little spicy, and completely addictive. Order the jalapeño guava margarita made with fresh lime, then work through the roll menu. The Market Common Roll and the lemon roll are both worth it.

FOR AUTHENTIC CHINESE AND HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS

Dumplings & Seafood in the Galleria Shopping Center is the kind of find that makes you feel like a local. Order the homemade dumplings first — they take about 10 minutes and are worth every second. Follow with the green beans, the Kung Pao Beef, and the spicy chicken if you're feeling brave. The dining room is spacious, the service is excellent, and yes — there is a robot cat server.

FOR HIBACHI NIGHT WITH THE WHOLE TABLE

Miyabi is loud, fun, and exactly what a hibachi night should be. The show is pure dinner theater — flying shrimp, onion volcanoes, the works. Order the hibachi shrimp, ask for the mustard sauce (it's not always on the table but it's the best dipping sauce there is), and skip the wine. Momo Kawa Sake — smooth, slightly fruity, perfectly chilled — pairs better with smoky steak and buttery shrimp than any bottle of red will.

FOR A MORE ELEVATED THAI NIGHT

Don't let the shopping center exterior fool you — Thai Bistro is sophisticated inside and the Panang curry is worth finding.

FOR THE LOCALS' THAI SPOT

Thai Lao is not fancy — and that's exactly the point. The food and service are the stars. The menu is extensive (82 options, from Thai curries to pineapple fried rice to 14 appetizers), but the chicken red curry is the move. Sweet, spicy, hint of coconut. Order it once and you'll order it every time.