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Sliced Hamachi and Tuna - Ukiah, Asheville, NC

Ukiah

4.8
4.8
1704 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    Biltmore Ave & Hilliard Ave
  • Parking details
    Metered and Passport App
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Experiences

  • Celebrate New Year's Eve at Ukiah!

    US$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

  • Ukiah's Lucky Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    This 2025, we want to kick start the year with as much luck and as our community can hold, so we are hosting our Annual Lucky Brunch, combining Japanese influence with our southern roots. We will feature a special a la carte menu throughout the day including brunch favorites, custom dishes and our signature tasting menu. Highlights from this year’s menu include: Banana Bourbon French Toast with salted sesame caramel, Slow Smoked Prime Ribs + sunny side eggs, Sake braised Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens with BBQ pulled pork, bacon vinaigrette + crispy shallots. Our beverage team will feature some select cocktails priced at $8.28 for the day. We look forward to having you!
    Ukiah's Lucky Brunch photo

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What 1,704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • 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!

1,704 Reviews

  1. Bob

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined at Ukiah many times and they never disappoint. The Unagi is the best I’ve ever had and their cocktail choices are all delightful. Their desserts are intriguing combinations of sweet and umami. I would highly recommend them for any and all of your dining experiences.

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  2. KevinD

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable. Food was amazing, the short ribs were melt in your mouth delicious.

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  3. Susan

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! We came to dine here for a business meetings and were all felt the that each of our meals were exceptional. We will definitely be back again!

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  4. Angelina

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Matt is the best server ever. Get the coconut cake. You will not regret it.

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  5. Gerald

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the Tasting Menu with the curated selections. Each food was prepared to perfection, allowing the flavor of the food to be best presented. Very fresh and tasty! The service was great and all servers did a great job describing each dish. We'll be back to one of the best restaurants in town!

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  6. Suzanne

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Much better than I was expecting. Cocktails are really tasty. The collard green Caesar salad is unbelievable. I could’ve eaten three bowls of it. 

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  7. William

    Salt Lake City

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent small plate entrees. The Asian wedge salad was fantastic.

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  8. Mary

    Western NC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was spectacular from the first greeting at the door to the last bite of dessert! Excellent service. Ambience, divine. Food was original, inspired and so delicious!!

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  9. JeanV

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was excellent and the food was delicious and innovative!

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  10. Anne

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    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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FAQs

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

Ukiah is rated 4.8 stars by 1704 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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