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Sliced Hamachi and Tuna - Ukiah, Asheville, NC

Ukiah

4.7
4.7
1695 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Experiences

  • Celebrate New Year's Eve at Ukiah!

    $95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ring in the New Year with Us! Chef Michael Lewis and the Ukiah team have prepared a spectacular New Year’s Eve tasting menu for you to enjoy, served to the center of the table, perfectly sized for your group. At $95.00 (++) per guest, booking a New Year's Eve experience guarantees a seamless evening for you and your guests. It also includes a complimentary glass of bubbles per guest! Highlights from this year’s menu include: Crispy Rice, Salmon*, citrus and smoked trout roe, House made Vegetable Gyoza with black truffle and Slow Smoked Prime Rib, tonkot-jus, crispy onions + Japanese horseradish. We look forward to having you!
    Celebrate New Year's Eve at Ukiah! Photo

Menu

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What 1,695 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 in Asheville consistently impresses with its unique fusion of Asian and barbecue flavors. Guests rave about "fantastic food, drinks, and service," with standout dishes like the ribs and pork belly bowl. The creative menu offers both small and large plates, perfect for sharing. A must-visit for a memorable culinary experience!

1,695 Reviews

  1. Anne

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was delicious and service was attentive but not over bearing. Will definitely go back!

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  2. Frank

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent staff, very well prepared and knowledgeable! Nice and varied menu, very well thought out.

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  3. Mindy

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crispy spareribs were absolutely the best I’ve ever had, outstanding! The kimchi was delicious as was the tuna with roasted peppers! Delicious fresh food, but a bit pricey for the small plates that you get

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  4. Emily

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the chef’s tasting menu and it was amazing!

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  5. James

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's not cheap but it's innovative food and drinks and nice ambiance

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  6. Emily

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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  7. Mike

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with wonderful interesting food, ambience and fabulous service! A must do!

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Ukiah is rated 4.7 stars by 1695 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
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

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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