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Ukiah - Salmon on crispy rice

Ukiah

4.4(277 reviews)
1.8 mi
•$$

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

Ukiah - Dark Chocolate S'mores Tart

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Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas - Green tea tempura ice cream

Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas

4.4(388 reviews)
1.8 mi
•$$

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.

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Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas - Bar

Bar

Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas - Garlic butter broccoli

Garlic butter broccoli

Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas - Scallion pancake w/ pork

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Scallion pancake w/ pork

Wasabi - Salad

Wasabi

4.0(381 reviews)
1.8 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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Wasabi - Dinning area and sushi bar

Dinning area and sushi bar

Wasabi - Appetizers

Appetizers

Wasabi - The bar

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The bar

Heiwa Shokudo - Veggie ramen

Heiwa Shokudo

3.8(197 reviews)
1.7 mi
•$$

Folks....Im here to talk about the Tonkotsu Ramen at Heiwa Shokudo. Yes, their entire menu is…read moreimmeasurably awesome but Whoever is responsible for this recipe is a true Ramen Ninja of the highest caliber. This is a 3 Michelin star worthy bowl of ramen. How do I know, because I've eaten thousands of bowls of ramen from Michelin rated shops and this tonkotsu is BETTER than ALL of them. I have been studying ramen for over 30 years. I've eaten near ten thousand bowls of ramen since I had my first bowl of authentic Japanese ramen 35 years ago. Yes I'm qualified to make this statement. And no, I'm not telling you my name. I am unaffiliated, independent and unbiased. I've been a food critic for 45 years. If you're getting a 5 star review on a dish from me, you can rest assured it's legit. My top 5 bowls of Ramen as of tonight, are now as follows. 1- Heiwa Shokudo, Asheville NC, Tonkotsu, w/extra Chashu,pork belly, extra Ajitama, black garlic paste drizzle. Kaedama. 2- Ippudo, 5th Avenue, NYC- AKAMARU SHINAJI. Yes, Heiwa Shokudo's tonkotsu is BETTER than Ippudo's, (the best tonkotsu in the world.) 3- Totto- Hells Kitchen, Miso 4- Ichiran, Brooklyn. Classic Tonkotsu w/recommended toppings. 5- Ivan Ramen, Brooklyn, Tokyo Shoyu. If you love Tonkotsu as much as I do, go order a bowl from this place. It's epic! I'm done talking now.

This is a tiny little spot on the edge of downtown. It's honestly a place I've walked past a bunch…read moreof times without ever noticing it. Inside, you'll find very intimate seating (get there early or you'll have to wait), along with a beautiful outdoor patio. The menu is expansive, I always feel overwhelmed with so many pages but there's a good variety of different foods to choose from. For my vegan girls, the staff is super knowledgeable about what is and isn't vegan, and the menu is labeled clearly. Great date night spot for sure!

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Heiwa Shokudo - Inside dining

Inside dining

Heiwa Shokudo - Handroll and salmon nigiri

Handroll and salmon nigiri

Heiwa Shokudo - Yosenabe Hot Pot

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Yosenabe Hot Pot

Gan Shan - House Made Dumplings

Gan Shan

4.0(183 reviews)
0.9 mi
•$$

Oh Gan Shan. This spot has been on my must try list for years now, and I'm sad to say that I…read morefinally tried it. Not because the food wasn't 10000/10, but because I want it every day and can't have it every day. This restaurant is counter service. The inside space is tiny, but don't let that fool you. There's outdoor seating available and a bunch of sake to choose from. Do yourself a favor and get the tofu dish. I think about this meal literally every other day. The tofu is crisp perfect, the broccoli is fresh, and the rice is a perfect addition.

I have been here twice - once during trivia night at Archetype Brewing and the other time with a…read morefellow vegetarian. We were so happy with the options! When ordered from Archetype, the food comes out quickly and conveniently. That's a great set-up! When I came to eat at Gan Shan, we sat in their outdoor space, which was cute! Service was very friendly and accommodating as well. I don't know which dish I would pick next time between the General Tso's Tofu or the Gan Shan Rice Bowl because both were equally good! They do a great job with tofu here! The Gan Shan Rice Bowl had less tofu but more additions like pickled vegetables and kimchi. The General Tso's bowl had amazing flavor, and you didn't really need more than the tofu and broccoli! We also tried one of the ginger drinks, which was good, and some sake. It's a great place to come with a friend and share dishes to try more options. I will be back soon!

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Gan Shan - Interior

Interior

Gan Shan - Mapo Doufu

Mapo Doufu

Gan Shan - Veggie Ramwn, Poek Ramen, Dumplings and Spring rolls.

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Veggie Ramwn, Poek Ramen, Dumplings and Spring rolls.

Kyoto - japanese - Updated May 2026

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