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Sliced Hamachi and Tuna - Ukiah, Asheville, NC
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Ukiah

4.9 (1850)
$31 to $50
Asian
121 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Welcome to Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, where Japanese Soul Food meets American BBQ by James Beard Nominated Chef Michael Lewis. “Japanese Smokehouse” is defined as merging Japanese ingredients and flavors with American BBQ techniques, and everything in between.

Menu highlights include light and refreshing dishes such as Wagyu Tataki with house kimchee, yuzu kosho and savory soy or Tuna Takaki with fire roasted peppers + ponzu, to bolder flavors such as Smoked Pastrami Short Rib with toasted rye, fire roasted kimchi + yuzu pickles. We are currently open 7 days a week.

Please note, our dining room consists of booths, regular tables and high-tops. We will try our best to accommodate you at your prefer location, but sometimes it is not possible due to party size. Our outdoor tables can be requested but not guaranteed when booking on open table.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Japanese, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Lewis
  • Private party facilities
    Our North Dining Room or outdoor Terrace, are the perfect spaces to host your larger groups. From 10-36, we can create the perfect experience, from chefs tasting menus, beverage pairing, personalized menus and more. Just visit our website for more information. https://ukiahrestaurant.com/group-booking/
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    Biltmore Ave & Hilliard Ave
  • Parking details
    Metered and Passport App
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,850 people are saying

Ukiah reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Best Overall

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Service

  • Asheville

    Best Ambiance

  • Asheville

    Best Value

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ukiah in Asheville delivers an exceptional dining experience with its unique Japanese-inspired dishes. Patrons rave about the "absolutely perfect evening" and "never disappointed" experiences. The sweet potato and various small plates are highly praised. The service is consistently "outstanding," and the atmosphere is inviting and lively. A must-visit spot!
1,850 Reviews
  1. Dave VIP

    Raleigh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a treat. Everything was delicious. Unagi and ribs, and sweet potato and mushrooms. Great sake and desserts too.

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  2. Moses

    Greensboro13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun and eclectic menu. More like tapas than meals. Ordered a number of items and all were delicious. Do not miss the sweet potato side. I don’t want to spoil the surprise so I’ll just say that it made a great dessert.

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  3. Jesse

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Yellow tail was like melting butter. Pork on sticks mmmm. Ramen just delicious. We had 5 people and about 10 dishes did it. Outdoor seating had a nice fire going close by. Good selection of saki and knowledgeable staff. Great experience.

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  4. Gail

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fabulous time experience. The food was delicious, especially the purple, sweet potato and the pork ribs. We sat on the patio with our small dog and all had a lovely time. Our little beagle enjoyed the trout cooked plain. Service was outstanding Love the cocktails

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  5. Nathan

    Western NC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Our second time there and we will be back!

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  6. Terry VIP

    Western NC22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here often -?Always a great experience. Try the burrata salad, ahi tuna, chicken, and the crispy baby ribs, plus the sweet potato. No matter how full you think you are get the S’mores dessert. All are outstanding and great shareable. But good food is only part of a fun evening - service is a big part, and Ukiah never disappoints. We sit at the bar with Jeremy and Matt / but service throughout the restaurant is great. If you aren’t experienced with this menu - ask for help, and your meal will not disappoint. Dog friendly patio, too. What’s not to like? Absolutely nothing! I’m

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  7. Devinne

    South Korea1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredibly informative staff, excellent service, high quality ingredients, best food I have experienced in years. Thank you! Birthday dinner was perfect.

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  8. Boris VIP

    Washington DC75 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The tasting menu we tried was a good introduction to the range of the things the restaurant has to offer, but it was a bit overwhelming and the dishes were coming at a very rapid pace, with little time to savor each one separately. Overall, very good, would recommend to anyone visiting Asheville!

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  9. Peggy VIP

    Western NC61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Jill was a delight. She was very helpful and pleasant. The food was unique, yet approachable. The kitchen had run out of a few items but we found plenty to enjoy, including the delicious Beech mushroom, crispy shrimp and "to die for" Hamachi. We can't wait to go back and try some of the other offerings.

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  10. Jenn

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent, food was delicious!! Every new dish came out with a unique flavor profile. This is my favorite place for mushrooms and every sauce was incredible

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FAQs

Ukiah offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 470-7480.

Ukiah is rated 4.9 stars by 1850 OpenTable diners.

Ukiah does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
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121 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Biltmore Ave & Hilliard Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Japanese, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered and Passport App
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Lewis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our North Dining Room or outdoor Terrace, are the perfect spaces to host your larger groups. From 10-36, we can create the perfect experience, from chefs tasting menus, beverage pairing, personalized menus and more. Just visit our website for more information. https://ukiahrestaurant.com/group-booking/
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