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Posted on February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

The First Chinese Restaurants in Charleston (1893–Present): The Hidden Woks of the Holy City

Vintage postcard image of Labrasca's Spaghetti House and Shanghai Lo Chinese restaurant.

Today, as the world rings in the Lunar New Year, the air in Charleston is filled with the scent of ginger, soy, and celebration. While we often think of “Charleston food” as a strictly Lowcountry affair—shrimp and grits or she-crab soup—the truth is that the “hidden wok” of the Holy City has been simmering for …

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