Love this restaurant! We enjoy sitting at the bar overlooking the sushi chefs making rolls. Great…read morefood...we eat here frequently as it's consistently great.

Solid spot! Came on…read moreSun night around 6:30 and they had seating at the sushi bar. They provided a complimentary salad at the sushi bar...which was a nice touch. We ordered Edamame ($7) and my bride ordered the Sweetheart roll ($15) and she really enjoyed it and commented how much she loved the soy paper. I went with the Sapphire roll ($17) and a couple of pieces of Tuna Nigiri ($8) and they were spot on. Service from Lydia was super friendly!

Fantastic! Paulina was very attentive and the food was crazy good! We had the Christmas roll,…read morePhilly roll and chicken katsu. I'm not a regular eating Japanese food but that will certainly change after this place!

I used to visit this place often before Covid hit. It was one of my favorite in the Hendersonville…read morearea. Today on my visit, I didn't experience the same level of quality that I had in the past. Don't get me wrong. The food was good. The temperature of the fish was great. My server was very pleasant and accommodating. However, there was no lack luster to the plates like there was no real effort put into decorating the plates like they had in the past. Also, the floor was super sticky to walk on throughout the entire restaurant, including the bathroom. The bathroom was kind of dirty and the lighting in there is dinghy. I'm removing one star in hopes that I can return another day and have a better experience.

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!!!

Prior to bad weather coming in, I ordered Stonebowl delivered by Uber Eats. Knowing roads were…read moregoing to be tough to navigate. I wanted to order enough food for two days. This was my first time eating Stonebowl so it was a blind taste test. I started with the Kimchi Man Du (pan fried kimchi dumplings) and then the Stonebowl with grilled marinated sliced beef and rice as my entree. I thought the delivered food was fantastic. Sadly no pictures. Big portions, fresh food delivered hot. I will definitely order from them again. I'm anxious to visit the restaurant soon.

It was good to have some actually good Asian food after coming from Charleston where the Asian food…read morescene is so weak. The service was great. Ambiance is nice. It was pretty packed. One thing I will say, though: it is not quite Korean. It tastes LIKE Korean food, but misses the mark a little with textures and flavors and ingredients.

I remembered how good their Chicken Katsu Curry was, so I stopped in here again on my drive to…read moreAsheville... Well, as expected, this dish delivered, and then some! Possibly the best version I've had outside of Koreatown, Japantown, etc.etc. Just as remembered, the place itself is so spacious and inviting at the same time...and the service was great! I only wish this place was located in Charlotte...and not 2 hours away!

Great spot for sushi or hibachi! Service was friendly and accommodating of allergies. I was happy…read moreto see three vegetarian specialty rolls, and I went with the F9 and a custom roll - both of which were delicious! I also liked the house salad with ginger dressing. The others at my table ordered a sushi boat, which looked impressive, and the hibachi, which they said was amazing. I would definitely order that with tofu and vegetables next time!

My favorite Japanese food in the area, friendly staff, price isn't too bad if you takeout or…read moredine-in, and it's pretty tasty. I recommend the classic ramen, the buns, the chicken katsu. The shumai and dumplings are alright, too. Be sure to get additions for the ramen, cause those eggs are so good, so's the rest. My only gripe is the chicken katsu doesn't come with rice or sauce, but I don't really think it needs it, I just personally like the rice to get a little saucy. It's fine, really.

It was a packed Friday night at peak dinnertime, with every table full and a short wait at the…read moredoor. A half dozen takeout bags were lined up for pickup, yet despite the rush our order was taken promptly and dinner arrived just as quickly. The Chashu Don came as a generous bowl of warm rice topped with chopped pork in a sweet sauce. A touch on the sweet side, but flavorful and plentiful. Mrs. K. chose the vegetable ramen, which we both enjoyed. The broth was rich and satisfying, paired with gluten-free noodles and plenty of toppings. The house tofu was a bit unusual, but overall the dish was excellent. Service understandably lagged in the busy atmosphere. No one checked back at our table, our drinks went unrefilled, and I had to flag someone down for the check. Small lapses, but they slightly dulled the shine of what was otherwise a wonderful meal. [Review 1447 of 2025 - 4510 in North Carolina - 24999 overall]

I really enjoyed my experience at Maguro. The hamachi kama was the standout for me - perfectly…read morecooked and full of flavor. I actually like it so much, I came back a few days later to have it again. The yellowtail shooters were also great; I didn't realize they came with saki, but it turned out to be a nice surprise pairing. I tried the seafood ramen. The broth was light, which went well with the seafood. I am curious to try the tonkatsu to see how rich the broth will be. The stir-fried noodles were good too, although I felt like it could use a touch more seasoning. The restaurant itself has a cozy atmosphere, and the staff are really friendly and welcoming. I'm not entirely sure how traditional some of the dishes were, but they are tasty.

We sat at the sushi bar. We ordered entirely too much food, but everything was really good and the…read morefish was fresh. The presentation was on point. The restaurant was bustling on a Saturday night. I've been told their ramen is great. I will be back to try it.

Honestly, this was some really good hibachi and sushi! The portions were very generous and the…read morepreparation was really good. This is a hiddengem. Service was absolutely amazing. And the staff were very friendly and helpful even in amending some of our dishes.

Solid road food option when staying at nearby Hyatt or Courtyard. Take out or dine in were good…read moreoptions. Pad Thai was a generous serving but didn't have the Thai balance of salty/sour/spicy/sweet. Tasted more like lo mien. The Spicy fried chicken was lovely with steamed rice and dipping sauce. The side of hibachi chicken was a winner at $5. Juicy, well seasoned chicken thigh cooked on hibachi. We didn't order sushi but would try it as the sushi chef was pretty busy. I can recommend trying one of the many hibachi choices.

We came on a whim and discovered this gem 15 minutes away from Maggie Valley…read more Store is beautiful and clean. We came on a Thursday late afternoon/Early evening and got sat quickly. Waiter was spot on - tended to us quickly to get our drinks. He came and took our order and food came out fairly quickly. The vegetable tempura was great - not greasy and this one had broccoli and eggplant (I dont like eggplants but I am sure someone will.appreciate this). Fried rice - even though it was kids, it was fantastic. It was not oil soaked and the flavor was so clean. Even my picky husband said it taste so good! Rice was not mushy.. it was, excellent! The Chow Hor Fun? I wont lie... I disnt have high hopes as a restaurant in the Carolinas. Boy was I wrong! The noodles were al dente, beautiful mix of all the veggies and protein. Sauce was a little sweet for my taste, so I was able to request for some chilli sauce and was all good. Also, not greasy. I was happy. My husband got the tuna sushi nigiri, tuna roll, salmon nigiri and white tuna. It was really good! Everything was bright and did not smell fishy. Last note - portions are freakin HUGE! Like i ate a third and took the rest' and the container was full. My daighters "kids" fried rice was packed to the brim. Expect left overs, u less your a competitive eater. The price, value and quality, this was def a 5 star - our first and only in our vacation here. Highly recommend - speaking as a Chinese vacationing in the carolinas that was getting desperate for any semblance of chinese food

Based on my own personal experience while having lunch at Watami Sushi And Noodles on 33 South Main…read moreStreet, Waynesville, North Carolina, I can NOT recommend this establishment for the extreme hostility and hatred I experienced there by the staff on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. While I do wish to acknowledge that Watami Sushi And Noodles does have the absolute legal right to deny anyone service; the staff of Watami Sushi And Noodles does not have the legal right to discriminate against anyone and violate anyone's Civil Rights on the basis of race, religion, and/or creed. Around 1:15 p.m. on  Wednesday, May 13, 2026, I entered Watami Sushi And Noodles on 33 South Main Street, Waynesville, North Carolina with the only goal of having lunch. When the hostess saw me, she had a look of absolute shock terror on her face and instead of greeting me with a "Hello" or "Welcome," she immediately tried to get me to just get take out only.  Only after repeatedly stating several times that I didn't want to order take out and that I wanted to dine there, she waved to a host/server who took one look at me and loudly said "OH" before seating me at a small table in the middle of the establishment.  Please note, there were other diners there. None of the staff was friendly or welcoming and rebuffed my attempts at conversation.  The waitress had an angry expression and tone with me, but not with other patrons in the restaurant. I ordered Chicken Teriyaki with a Green Salad and a side of Miso Soup.  Both the Miso Soup and Chicken Teriyaki were lukewarm, boarding on cold.  The Green Salad was crisp and fresh.  I didn't get a chance to finish to soup or the salad because it was taken away post haste once my lunch order had arrived. Now why did the staff of Watami Sushi And Noodles act they way they did when I entered their establishment. Well, this is just my opinion, based on their actions:  they didn't welcome or want an observant Jew who was wearing a yamicha, along with business casual clothes, in their establishment. ZERO STARS.

I'm honestly really disappointed and won't be coming back. I've had a great experience here before,…read morewhich is why I brought my boyfriend for his first visit, but this time was a complete letdown--especially for the price. My boyfriend ordered the miso ramen and said the broth lacked flavor, the pork was way too chewy, and even the corn wasn't good. I got the Ito Ramen Deluxe, but it was overly smoky, the noodles were rubbery, and the pork was also too chewy. I couldn't even finish it. The only thing I actually enjoyed was the seasoned egg. The gyoza was decent, but it honestly tasted like it might be store-bought. The service didn't help either. Our server, Abby, wasn't very pleasant, and the drink options were extremely limited. Overall, I left feeling very disappointed. For the price, I could make better ramen at home for way cheaper.

We stopped in here to revisit their amazing Chasu Pork Buns and Curry Ramen…read more.. The Buns were just as delish as ever...possibly the best bao buns I've had!! But the ramen tasted a bit weaker than last time. I thought the broth tasted much milder...not spicy enough. Luckily, I asked for Chili Oil on the side...and that definitely helped. My husband felt the same...Good, but not as good as last time. Also, the service much weaker. Our waitress was very aloof, and just did not look our way, not check on us...except just once? We had to literally flag her down. For these reasons, I've got to drop some stars this time.