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!!!

The name changed, not sure if the style is the same, but the hibachi grill is so nice! I love how…read morethe chef makes the food in front of you, also their were tables to sit as a regualr table

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.

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.

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!

10/10 experience I ordered online for pick up I had the Asheville roll and edamame. The sushi is…read morethe freshest sushi I've had in a while the owner is super friendly and the atmosphere is amazing. I will have to say this is the best tasting sushi in Asheville I will definitely be coming back over and over.

Came here after a long drive and immediately this place was comforting!…read more We wanted something quick and light. Ordered a lychee martini; which was yum as it was fresh lychees in the drink. Instead of vodka swapped it to Gin. Ordered hibachi; steak hibachi and sushi sashimi combo - this was mind blowingly fresh! The tuna salmon melted in the mouth. The ambience was outstanding and aesthetically pleasing. Our server was very nice, male. Extremely polite and prompt. A def must go to.

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.

Pretty mediocre sushi. We ordered take out so maybe dine in is different. Typically we order three…read morerolls and it's plenty for the two of us, these were a little small and less filling. The rolls were fine on flavor at least but nothing great. The ginger was also very dry. Pretty mid compared to other sushi options around here.

I really enjoy this place. The food is tasty, varied, and creatively presented, plus the prices are…read morevery reasonable. The staff is usually polite and attentive, which makes dining here enjoyable. That said, I did have one experience that felt a bit off. While we were still enjoying our meal, the server repeatedly offered to bring us to-go boxes and seemed eager to rush us through our dining experience. They also approached silently at the end with the check, which felt abrupt and a little rude, especially since the restaurant wasn't busy at the time. I hope this was just a rare occurrence, because overall, the restaurant is wonderful. Still, because of that experience, I can't give a full 5 stars.

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!

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 :)

Don't be discouraged by the long line. It goes quickly, and their fresh food is worth it. It's laid…read moreback and delicious. And FYI, you don't have to get back in line for another drink. We learned that after doing it the hard way. It's really good.

There's something about our favorite unassuming gem in Asheville--HomeGrown--that just gets us. The…read morebuttermilk chicken breast smothered in mushroom gravy, the sesame greens that somehow taste both familiar and new... a little piece of the South with a twist. And honestly? Sometimes it all tastes better eaten in the car, seat warmers on, sharing bites with my best friend.