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Sliced Hamachi and Tuna - Ukiah, Asheville, NC

Ukiah

4.7
4.7
1689 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
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 5 days a week for Dinner as we navigate after Hurricane Helene.

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.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Japanese, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 470-7480
  • Website
    http://ukiahrestaurant.com/
  • 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/
  • Location
    121 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
  • 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 1,689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ukiah offers a "fantastic culinary experience" with its unique fusion of Asian and barbecue flavors. Diners rave about the "delicious" tasting menus and inventive dishes like the crispy rice with salmon tartare and beech mushrooms. The attentive service and inviting atmosphere make it a "must-visit" in Asheville.

1,689 Reviews

  1. Emily

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service. The restaurant is loud! Try baffling with more plants?! I would also like more intimate seating options.

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  2. carla

    Western NC

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We loved the food. Highly recommend the baby back ribs! Pork belly was also delicious. Big bowl spicy pork (not too spicy) was good. Mulled wine was ok. The smores dessert was one of the best desserts that I have ever had!!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Love eating at Ukiah! Only our 2nd time and it is taste bud engagement! Get the Beech Mountain Mushroom!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always, so glad you guys were able to open back up and bring the delicious to community

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  5. Matt

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is fantastic! A bit pricey but worth it, we’ll be back for sure! Our waiter was great

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  6. Jack

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dining experience, food, service and atmosphere five stars … Zander is amazing!

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  7. Kristen

    Charleston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jill was the best server! She helped us decide what to order and it was ALL delicious. A perfect, cozy atmosphere… we can’t wait to go back again soon

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  8. Phil

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our most pleasurable dining experiences in a while. The small plate (similar to Tapas) selection was fantastic. My wife and I selected 5 items and a dessert which were all easily sharable. The service was fantastic. Our server took the time to explain the various items on the menu and answered our questions. The bartender came to our table to explain a drink variation my wife was interested in and created a signature drink on the spot. We felt very satisfied by the time we were done and was pleasantly surprised when we received the bill and saw how reasonable it was. We attended a comedy show at the Orange Peel which was so convenient to Ukiah. We don't live in Asheville, but we will surely return here the next time we are in town.

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  9. Christian

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a restaurant just reopening in a storm impacted area of downtown Asheville, the ‘limited’ menu was delicious. And the service was impeccable. You get a real feeling that the staff is happy to be back in business. Traffic is still weird. And parking has always been a roll of the dice. But Ukiah is highly recommended.

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  10. kristin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant knocks it out of the park. The spicy pork ramen is the stuff dreams are made of.

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FAQs

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

Ukiah is rated 4.7 stars by 1689 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ukiah

121 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Biltmore Ave & Hilliard Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 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
  • Website
    http://ukiahrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (828) 470-7480
  • 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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