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    4.8 (18 reviews)

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    Beets
    Jose N.

    I love the whole sad but also beautiful origin story and concept of Crusco The food was fantastic, I felt everything was in a way risky and challenging but high-level, minimalist, and super tasty; all under the honorable overarching theme of making locally sourced ingredients the main protagonist The interior is very cozy and simple which we appreciated. Staff was really nice to us and knowledgeable Cocktails are also great This place is new and I bet it will be on JBeard and Michelin shortlists soon, you can tell the've been ambitious in the best way possible and I hope they keep it that way Good luck Crusco, we hope to come back soon!

    Caramelle
    Candi M.

    Everything at Crusco was fantastic-excellent use of local ingredients. . From the greeter to the server to the delicious menu, I will definitely be back. The interior is quaint and utilizes the small space perfectly. We had the arancini which was reminiscent of stuffing, the wilted green with peanuts which provided a pop and crunch, the caramelle which is a filled pasta like a candy wrapper, and then the crispy chicken thigh with beans and root vegetables. Not one component was out of place and everything was quite tasty. I sure do miss Cucina 24 but this new venture put a big smile on my face.

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    Amy H.

    Had a nice dinner experience last night at Crusco. The food was delicious & the service was on point. The buttered daiquiri was so good & I enjoyed everything we ordered. I love that their menu changes with the seasons. The only thing to note about the atmosphere is that it was oddly very loud in the dining room.

    Cindy F.

    I had been wanting to try this new restaurant after hearing so many great things, and my friend and I finally decided to give it a try. We booked an early reservation at 5:30, right when they opened. There weren't many patrons when we arrived, but by the time we left, the place was a full house--every table seemed to be filled. Our waiter was absolutely amazing. He spent so much time answering all our questions about the menu and truly made the experience special. My friend ordered a non-alcoholic Phony Negroni, and I said I would just stick with water. He quickly offered to make a delicious non-alcoholic cocktail, and even though I don't remember what he called it or what was in it, it was unbelievably good. We started by sharing the Radishes with cultured butter. The radishes were crisp and full of flavor. Next, we chose the Beets and Carrots salad--the beets were cooked to perfection, and every bite was pure deliciousness. For our entrées, my friend ordered the Agnolotti and I chose the Campanelle. I tasted the Agnolotti and it was fantastic, but I absolutely loved the Campanelle--pasta in a light tomato sauce with perfectly cooked shrimp. It was outstanding. For dessert, we decided to share the Chocolate Pot de Crème with orange (I may not be saying it exactly as listed on the menu). It was heavenly--silky smooth chocolate with a hint of orange, topped with cookie crumbles and nuts. An unforgettable ending to a wonderful meal. If you have the chance, go dine with them--I promise you won't be disappointed. We split the bill at about $65 each, including the tip, and it was worth every penny.

    Luciana B.

    Crusco is a new restaurant at the River Arts District, in the spot where Vivian used to be. If you used to go to Cucina 24, you will be delighted to see many familiar faces there. We went for the soft opening and sat at the covered patio. Here is what we had: Yellowtail crudo, with a fresh crunchy fennel relish. Delicious. Spanish Tortilla with creme fraiche and caviar. So good, with a generous amount of good quality caviar. Tomatoes with eggplant and garum. This was such a bright summer dish. Greens in chicken broth with cipollini. I'm already craving this dish. Spaghetti with clams. Just perfect. Fried pork chop with cabbage, with a delicious vadouvan sauce. Desserts: Steamed cheesecake with a fresh berry sorbet and the Bundt cake with peach and whipped cream. Both really good. Service was impeccable and super friendly. You can taste and feel the love put into the dishes and the space. I can't wait to go back.

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    This place is for you if you like food with different types of peppers. Great restaurant

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    Wonderful ambiance and excellent food, carefully curated and served with style. Easy parking in lot across the street.

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    Wasabi - Salad

    Wasabi

    4.0(381 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    We appreciate the Yelp recommendations to try Wasabi…read more I am often skeptical of places along a main tourist area but Wasabi is the real deal...at least for the area. We were quickly seated at the sushi bar and the restaurant filled up quickly with other lunch clientele after that time. Sushi chef was efficient and our eel roll was fresh and delicious. Only 8 pieces so not that large. Would have paid more for a larger portion as we were sharing everything. Hot melt in your mouth yummy shumai were devoured. I saved some wasabi to add a little spice. Tempura appetizer included 2 large shrimp and veggie assortment. All around good meal!

    We came here after seeing it on Mountain Xpress's Best of WNC. I appreciated the vegetarian sushi…read moresection of their menu and they had plenty of non-sushi vegetarian options as well. I ordered a house salad and 3 sushi tolls - sweet potato, avocado, and mushroom and cream cheese (which I had never seen before). The prices were not bad for sushi. We came on Saturday night of a holiday weekend. We weren't expecting to be sat down right away because of how packed downtown was that night, but we were happy to get a table for two right away! Service did take a while, but we understood because of how full it was. Once we ordered, the food came out quickly and the add-ons we requested, like sauce, came out right away! I was let down by the house salad because it did not seem fresh. The ginger dressing was delicious, but some of the lettuce looked like it had been cut a while ago or stored for a while. The sweet potato roll was great, but I wish it had been dressed up a little bit perhaps with a drizzle of eel sauce on top. They brought me a side of the eel sauce quickly, though, when I asked, which was very appreciated. The avocado roll was top tier - fresh and a nice portion of avocado in the roll. The mushroom and cream cheese roll was interesting. It was probably my least favorite, but I just don't usually go for raw mushrooms. I wished they could have a veg combo with cream cheese, like with cucumber or another fresh veggie. Overall, we had a positive experience, but maybe knowing it had been so highly rated, I had higher expectations. I'd like to go back and try some of their non-sushi items, which looked good too.

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    Dinning area and sushi bar

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    Miyako House - Chicken Tempura Roll

    Miyako House

    4.1(105 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I've walked by Miyako House many times, tonite my wife was back in Calif to see family, so I…read moredecided to stop in and have dinner. It was not overly busy, but definitely on the noisy side, which was expected due to all the hard surfaces. It could get loud if it was busy. I was greeted promptly, and my server arrived moments after I sat down. I ordered the Miso soup, a Red Blossom roll with tempura shrimp, and the Yakisoba with chicken. The miso soup was great, a 5. The red blossom roll was very good, tasty with a nice crunch from the tempura, a 4.5. The yakisoba portion was huge, it was a bit on the savory / bland side for my taste, but it's been a good 10 years since my last yakisoba, so a 3.5. I'll likely get two lunches out of the leftovers. The men's room was very clean. Overall, a four star rating. I may well be back, if so, next time I'll either get a second hand roll, or try something else. Their hibachi dishes sound interesting.

    Miyako House has become a go-to option when the family wants Asian but we don't want to go out. All…read morethe food delivery apps feature Miyako, so it's easy to get that Asian goodness delivered to your door. They have an extensive menu, so there's a lot to try and a lot to satisfy all of the different tastes in the fam. The few times we've picked up to go, the service has been very friendly. We've never eaten inside, but it looks nice.

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    Miyako House - Dining Room

    Dining Room

    Miyako House - Miso Soup

    Miso Soup

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    Ukiah - Salmon on crispy rice

    Ukiah

    4.4(274 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Ukiah is a gem, its no wonder they got the Michelin recognition for 2025. The eife and I stopped in…read morefor our 15th anniversary and had an amazing meal. It's Bourbon Thyme is a fantastic cocktail that paired really well with every item we ate too. We started with the wedge salad, which had. A lovely ginger dressing. The Tuna Tataki is a must, really nice rolled slices or raw tuna with the peppers and the ponzu sauce, truly amazing. The shishito peppers were wonderful and nicely charred with a great dipping sauce. The seabass may have been the tastiest item, the butter sauce and roasted lemon sauce was exceptional. We finished up with the carrots and bbq ribs, which were crispy on the outside but tender as you bit into the rib meat. Service was stellar as expected for any Michelin rated restaurant. I'm def coming back here soon, the bar looks nice and they have nice Ramen bowls and other items I want to try.

    With an unusual menu for food and cocktails, this spot drew us in!!…read more Karaage Chicken, a trendy fried chicken plate of deliciousness is always a must try...and Ukiah did it well. The sliced Hanachi in in ponzu with Serrano peppers was creamy, fresh, with a bit of heat..amazing. Almost everything we had was over the top delicious except for the Pork Belly stick. It was dry and overcooked. The cocktail menu is equally unique and my gin 'So Fresh So Green' was divine..gin, green pea ginger, lemon and scallion tincture. Fresh, bright, and earthy all in one. Perfection!!!

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    Ukiah - Main bar

    Main bar

    Ukiah - Crispy Baby Back Ribs

    Crispy Baby Back Ribs

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    Zen Sushi - Chirashi Donburi

    Zen Sushi

    3.9(163 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    We were walking downtown and I started feeling hangry and when we saw sushi it was done-zo! Not…read moreonly was it delicious and priced right it was my son's first time trying sushi and he said "my life feels better now that I know I like sushi!" It was music to my ears. Thanks for your contribution to this memory. We will def be back :)

    I cannot say enough as to how great of an experience we had at Zen Sushi! First off, the service…read morewas so welcoming and friendly. It felt more personalized than what you normally expect at a restaurant. The server was cheerful and made us laugh. We ordered the house salad, which was fresh and the ginger dressing tasty. Then, because I was so overwhelmed at the huge selection of veggie sushi (and figured them I could have lunch tomorrow), I ordered 3 rolls and some nigiri. The sweet potato roll was great - crispy with a little eel sauce on top. I added cream cheese to the avocado, asparagus, cucumber roll (which happens to be my favorite roll), and they added it with ease and for a fair cost (some places scramble when I ask for this roll). The joy roll with the tofu and crunch inside was so creative and great - probably my favorite roll. Then, I love it when places have the tofu skin nigiri, and they def had a good one. Not to mention, the presentation on our dishes was beautiful and so unique. After trying several places around Asheville, we now have a new go-to place for sushi for sure. We will be back!

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    Zen Sushi - Out side balcony seating

    Out side balcony seating

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    Boston Roll Eastern Roll

    Zen Sushi - Sweet potato roll, AAC + cream cheese roll, joy roll, tofu nigiri

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