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Sliced Hamachi and Tuna - Ukiah, Asheville, NC

Ukiah

4.9
4.9
1776 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • 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 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Japanese, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–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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What 1,776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Best Overall

  • Asheville

    Best Food

  • Asheville

    Best Service

  • Asheville

    Best Ambience

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ukiah is a standout dining destination in Asheville, known for its "amazing flavors" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" tasting menu and unique fusion of Japanese and smokehouse cuisine. With "attentive" staff and a "cozy" atmosphere, it's a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

1,776 Reviews

  1. Carrie

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is like a Japanese tapas restaurant. The plates are mostly small and shareable. The food was outstanding. The service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  2. Tom

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the food from Ukiah! The crispy rice spicy salmon, sweet potato, and sticky ribs are our jam. And i could drink the purple rain until i fell out of my seat. A bit pricey but always a fabulous dining experience.

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  3. Bill

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matthew was an incredible server. He and the others took pride and excitement with each dish being served.

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  4. Mark

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining here, but it came highly recommended. The food was wonderful. Our server Christopher could not have been better. He guided us on our dietary restrictions and took great care of us. Can't wait to go back next time we're in AVL.

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  5. Todd

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think by far the best dining experience I have ever had in Asheville, haven’t lived here for 20 years and eaten at nearly every independent restaurant in the community.

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  6. Lindsay

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We did the chef’s tasting menu and it was an amazing experience and value! All the cocktails we got were really great too!

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  7. Rosemarie

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great restaurant week offering! Food is delicious, servers are all attentive, and the menu has selections that satisfy the taste-buds with umami and savory selections.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, great tasting menu for Restaurant Week. Generous portions and every dish was perfection. Service was outstanding start to finish - big shout out to Joya!!

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  9. Ronnie

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently our favorite restaurant! We love this place

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  10. RYAN

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and we had a great time in general but there was an unfortunate misunderstanding/disappointment. We had an 8:30 reservation specifically for their Valentine's Weekend tasting menu. We were informed shortly after being seated that the kitchen closes at 9, which didn't allow enough time to do the tasting menu like we had planned. Our server did offer an accelerated version of the tasting menu, but implied that this would be far from ideal. So we ordered ala carte from the main menu and everything was good but we did feel a little rushed and weren't offered a second round of drinks, probably because the bar was trying to close up. If their kitchen closes at 9, I don't think they should even offer an 8:30 reservation and they certainly shouldn't offer an 8:30 res specifically for their tasting menu when it isn't feasible for that time slot. Aside from that it was great and we plan to go back at an earlier hour so we can enjoy the full experience.

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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 1776 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 p.m.
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ukiah

121 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Biltmore Ave & Hilliard Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–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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