Ukiah

Name: Ukiah
Address: 121 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, United States, 28801
Telephone: (828) 470-7480
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1706 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

11:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
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!
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!
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!

Popular dishes

What 1,706 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
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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!

1,706 Reviews

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Amanda
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While visiting Asheville, we loved our dinner at Ukiah! We decided to indulge in the tasting menu to try many options, and with each course we were delighted. Some of our favorites were the Japanese sweet potatoes, trout skewers, and crispy rice with salmon. Christopher provided wonderful service and always had an answer to our many questions. Highly recommend this place!
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Shannon
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, knowledgeable staff, incredible food, can't wait y go back!!
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Bob
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
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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KevinD
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
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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Susan
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
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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Angelina
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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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Gerald
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Suzanne
Charlotte
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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William
VIP
Salt Lake City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Mary
VIP
Western NC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 5, 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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FAQs

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

Ukiah is rated 4.8 stars by 1706 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

Dec 23, 2024

11:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

121 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

Cross Street
Biltmore Ave & Hilliard Ave
Neighbourhood
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/

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Ukiah

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Ukiah!

Ukiah's Lucky Brunch

Popular dishes

Coconut Cake

Pork + Shitake Mushroom Gyoza

Japanese Sweet Potato

Menu

What 1,706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Ukiah offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ukiah restaurant rated?

Does Ukiah offer gift cards?

Is Ukiah currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card