The food was incredible. We ordered the fried mushrooms, pork buns, and shishito peppers to start followed by both the spicy ramen noodle and the pork belly ramen. Both were really good but the spicy ramen noodle was a little better. The servers were very friendly, had great recommendations, and knew the menu very well. Overall was a great experience and would highly recommend. Would come back here again next time I'm in Asheville! read more

Ukiah - Pork buns and shishito peppers. - Japanese Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Fantastic dining experience - highly recommend. Food was amazing - we had the Ukiah menu tasting, literally everything was delicious and we enjoyed items we probably wouldn't have ordered otherwise. Good service, nice atmosphere. A must try!! read more

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Came here for dinner with a 5:30pm reservation. Love the ambiance of this place from the moment we walked in. My husband and I had the Ukiah tasting menu and every dish was delicious. The wagyu beef skewers were my favorite of the savory dishes but the dessert was the real showstopper for me. It was a charcoal puff pastry with cream inside and a small scoop of matcha ice cream. I've never had anything like this before. Out of this world. I gave only 4 stars because we didn't leave until 7:45pm. That's over two hours for dinner. The space between courses was inconsistent and quite long at times. There was a glitch with the computer system so 3 different times someone brought us a duplicate of a dish we already had instead of our next course. Also the fire alarm went off not long after our arrival, and while the manager took care of the noise from the alarm within a few minutes, the fire department did show up and do a walk through. It was just kind of a circus operationally speaking but the food was delicious and I would come again on another visit to town as long as I wasn't on any type of time schedule. read more

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Excellent food and drink in a beautiful setting. We went for an early light dinner and were offered a seat at the bar, which was fine with us. After watching the bartender firing up some smoked old fashioned cocktails, we each ordered one, along with the pork ribs and collards greens to share. Everything was delicious. The collards eat more like a meal than a side of veggies, as they're chock full of smoked pork, bacon and crispy fried onions. Just amazing. The pork ribs are also terrific, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our old fashioned. Service was excellent; prompt, friendly and super hospitable. Well most definitely be back. read more

Ukiah - Smoked old fashioned - Japanese Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

My husband and I visited Asheville for our anniversary. We decided to give Ukiah a go for dinner. Like many other reviewers have said, we too close the chef's table. I highly recommend it if you are an adventurous eater. My husband and I both enjoyed the variety of dishes. I really enjoyed the tempura mushroom, salad, and the peppers. My least favorite dish was the duck hot pot. I didn't care for the broth, and the dumplings were tiny. The last dish was coconut cake. It was ok, but I really enjoyed the ice cream on the side. I'd definitely come here again. read more

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This place is delicious! I love the tapas style so you can try lots of things on the menu. Everything we ordered was wonderful. Ambiance was great. Service was great. Highly recommend read more

This place is amazing. We had drinks and shared many small plates. The hamachi crispy rice and tuna crispy rice were amazing. Highly recommend this place. The service was superb and the ambiance was very nice for a date night with my wife read more

Ukiah - Hamachi Crispy Rice - Japanese Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Tourist trap. The outside of the restaurant and interior are so aesthetically pleasing! The wait staff is very friendly and the cocktails are great. I'm giving 3 stars for the food. If you are looking for some dank Asian fusion tapas, I'd go somewhere else. Flavor was basic and, portions were good, but overall left feeling unenthused and wanting more flavor elsewhere. read more

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Spicy pork tan tan. Tell your mother. You're in the Asheville jungle now baby. This place has got the touch. It's a great freaking spot. Trust your instincts. read more

This is like a trendy nyc Asian/Southern fusion place close to my home. Sorry I hadn't tried until now. Extraordinary cuisine, excellently presented, wonderful service and chic atmosphere, all conveniently located on the main drag of AVL. read more

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The food was wonderful. We all had ramen and couldn't have asked for better. The service was prompt and the server was super attentive without being annoying. Highly recommend read more

A MUST TRY. service was top notch. Amazing experience. The dumplings were my favorite. Hand rolled in house! read more

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This might have been the worst experience I've had at a restaurant. Food was absolutely terrible and the service was just as bad. We could barely finish any of the dishes next to the salmon sticky rice and coconut cake. Never get the tasting menu or the pork shoulder. Nobody asked why we weren't finishing most of the dishes either. Which made it that much worse. After spending close to 300 dollars for my wife's birthday I have to say I'm genuinely upset with this dining experience. read more

Hubs and I had a terrific meal here. We had the Beech mushrooms and shishito peppers as a starter. I had the Waygu beef stick and baby bok choy, hubs had the spicy pork ramen. Everything was delicious and service was awesome. read more

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For the first time I didn't take pics of the food but everything was awesome. We had a large party so we had a tasting menu. Instead of oysters we had rock shrimp and carrots instead of zucchini. The table raved about all of the food. People loved the sweet potatoes so much that they took them home (6 hour drive) the next day! The cocktails and wine were fabulous too (especially the mezcal yuzu one). We had the coconut cake with coconut ice cream and it was a big hit. The staff was wonderful and they were accommodating to our group and dietary restrictions (needed a few nondairy options). Parking is a struggle by the restaurant but a few blocks down the hill is a paid lot. read more

Ukiah - Japanese Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I've been wanting to go here since they opened and I finally had the free time and a sitter. The place was worth the wait! Service was impeccable and the food was wonderful! The server was prompt and nice and helpful when needed. The drinks were kept full and the plates came out at a well times pace. I ordered the snowdrop which is a creamy sake that has a smooth and sweet profile. While they do have some bigger dishes I picked to do the tapas style order. We Started with the shishito peppers, they had a nice char but the sauce is what made them stand out. The karaage chicken was fantastic fried chicken, super crispy with two delicious dipping sauces. My partners favorite was the shrimp cocktail, definitely a classic done well here. My favorite was tie between the asparagus with miso and bacon and the crispy ribs. Both were omg flavor bombs that I would order every time. I highly recommend this place read more

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I'm not sure why it took us so long to eat here. We had a great experience and meal. Our server, Matt, was excellent. Honest, knowledgeable, and there was plenty to eat in each serving. Easy walk from Pack Square. read more

as authentic as its name let me preface this by saying a good effort is put into making the food, it is just that the result doesn't resemble what I know as japanese food. we went for 3 small plates and a ramen bowl. we tried the gyoza which was a set of 4 with a flour crust but absolutely soaked in vinegar with little soy sauce...way too sour. broccolini was the same deal except with bacon bits. best small plate we got was the grilled chicken thigh skewers which was relatively better because it didn't come in a pool of vinegar, but instead came with little flavor/seasoning, not to mention heavily charred (one piece of scallion was basically all carbon). the tonkatsu ramen bowl was not anything special either...the pork was delicious but the broth was very thin (tasted like it was made quickly) and the noodles tasted like top ramen? I am sure there are peeps that would enjoy this food, but if you care about authenticity, this is not the place for you read more

Ukiah - Tonkatsu ramen - Japanese Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Had a great time here. Menu is interesting and all the food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

The food was good and the staff were very kind! Japanese barbecue but more like Japanese AND barbecue. Also $55 for 8oz of brisket which was more the consistency of pastrami and expensive (coming from someone visiting from Manhattan NY). The karrage was fantastic. Ditch the ego and get cooking people. read more

Went here to celebrate our anniversary while traveling through Asheville. The place is super cute with modern decor. We got seated quickly in a nice big booth and were served water quickly. Pros: Our server (septum piercing and 2 toned hair) was AWESOME! She gave amazing recs and was super attentive. Even got us some Prosecco for our anniversary The rock shrimp and baby back ribs are AMAZING! Like I could eat both daily. Just scrumptious. And omg the Green Machine drink Sooooo bomb! I couldn't stop drinking them. My husband loved each whiskey drink he got. Great selection of Japanese whiskeys. Cons: Tonkotsu was just ok, and it made me very sad The broth was good but the noodles didn't marinate in the broth long enough so they weren't that good. And the sweet potato is a weird mix of too sweet and cheese. Not our favorite thing. Overall, amazing place! We will be back just for those baby backsssss read more

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Very good dinner at ukiah tonight! It was pretty busy since it's Saturday night but we were able to sit at the large bar right away without reservations. Everything was really good but my favorites were the miso soup and the bok choy that had a delicious charred flavor! The service was good overall but one of the dishes we ordered in the beginning didn't come till the end of the meal which was a little odd but not the end of the world. Love all the vegetarian options, I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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The food is really really good here. Extremely nice service and made our special night even better. Food: highly recommend the hamachi (raw), shishito peppers, fried mushroom tempura, and the veggie ramen. The wagyu wasn't bad but certainly not what I expect when I get wagyu so would say probably pass that and try something else. The table next to us got the pastrami and it looked amazing so definitely trying that next. read more

Stunning atmosphere inside and on the patio. I wish our whole party had been game for the tasting menu, but we managed to sample a good portion of the menu anyway. My guests loved the mushroom, although it was a bit overly breaded for my taste. The shishito peppers were good, but the Hamachi was the star. We loved the pork bao buns, but the firecracker style shrimp was slightly fishy. The seabass and unagi serving sizes were very small... I thought they would be a full entre, but they are just skewers. I'd go for something else next time. Sake menu and recommendations were on point! read more

10/10. Never disappoints. A must every time I visit from NY. The Ribeye, the rock shrimp, the sashimi, the ribs. The cocktails, the service. 10/10 read more

My husband and I had an amazing dinner here! The waitress was incredibly helpful and had great recommendations. We had ~10 small plates and everything we had was so tasty! read more

The drinks were awesome great atmosphere the Lambo killer drink was the best we will return soon read more

Ukiah - Ribs - Japanese Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Thai is one of my favorite spots to eat in Asheville. It's super chic and has fun food items and cocktails. Make sure you grab a reservation if you'd like to get a table at a reasonable hour or day. Loved the wedge salad and everything really. I plan to come back here often. read more

I was charged $28.00 for a buffalo trace old fashioned. I have never paid so much for a cocktail, if I was at a hotel bar, I could understand. Spoke with the bartender about why the drink was $28.00 he could not account for the reason, it is a shame these restaurants nickel and dime customers, adding service fee etc. I have never left a restaurant without leaving a tip, I hate to do that, If you are going to charge $28.00 for an old fashioned and 3 percent service fee, you can take the tip from that. There are other restaurants to go to if you want to be nickel and dimed to death! Very disappointing. read more

Amazing find. This cute urban Japanese Americans FUSIAN restaurant is a above and beyond what I expected. The ambiance was absolutely amazing. The outdoor patio was comfortable and modern rustic twist. The noise levels were moderate. Staff were super friendly and attentive. More importantly the food and drinks were amazing. We ordered crispy squid. It was robust and full of flavors. It was little too breaded and crispy for me. But my friend devoured this dish. We then proceeded to order the sliced hamachi which was drizzled with soy base sauce and mixed with herbs, mint leaves and jalapeños. Delicious with multiple layers of flavors. We also ordered the crispy pork Bao. This was my favorite based on the execution and the flavors of this pork in a bun. The smoked chilli aioli sauce definitely made this sandwich even better. We then ordered pork belly on a stick with fuji apple glaze, apple chow chow + scallions. It was cooked just right with an amazing BBQ flavor. Super delicious and full of amazing robust flavors. Highly recommend this place for a lunch and dinner. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable of all items on the menu. read more

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Overall- I would come back Price- reasonable What we got Good: Wagyu - amazing. Perfectly cooked and perfectly flavored but a touch on the salty side for me (my partner liked it though) the chimichurri sauce balanced it out perfectly and it was fantastic. Must get this. Baby back ribs- I'll admit I wasn't hopeful but the waiter recommended it. Very well executed. Tender ribs with the complexity of Asian/Japanese flavors in the sauce. Color me impressed Ok: Sweet potato - I think this is a situation of if you don't like the main ingredient you won't like it. I eat sweet potatoes when I want to be healthy and it was a good sweet potato with some interesting toppings but honestly after all the meat I wish I had tried the corn or broccoli Service- it was... ok. A little inattentive when we wanted to order then at the end of the meal it felt like we were being rushed out when there were plenty of other customers still around. I'll give this place the benefit of the doubt though cuz the food was excellent so props to the chef. read more

Ukiah - Japanese Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Poor service and overall communication amongst their staff members. I ordered oysters and there was a parasitic crab in one of them, which is a common occurrence but I sent it back. I told the managing team and they came back saying "oh you turned away a good luck charm" as if he expected me to eat the crab rather than apologize they didn't do quality control. They had attitude and didn't take any credibility. Second time going, and will never go back. Poor service; good food read more

Loved the food and service! Our server, Raeanne, was wonderful. She suggested we try the Wagyu skewers, the Beech Mushrooms, Seabass, and Short Rib and we loved all of them! The portions were plenty large, but we were some hungry travelers!! I tried the "hydration" Mertail (homemade mixed mocktail) and it really did the trick! Can't wait to come back! read more

Yum-o Don't you love it when you are traipsing through a city on vacay and smell something wonderful while wandering around and then you google, then YELP it, and discover that you HAVE to cancel your previous reservation at your bland Americana farm to table place and then go onto Open Table, Resy trying to find a same day reservation and can't so you call the place and beg for a seat even late that night, outside, when it might be cold and rainy?? (I know that this is NOT JUST ME!) Food (5/5): Gorgeously presented and so so good. We had the edamame to start (nicely salted) and settled in with Sapporo (on tap!) and Fuchs, Grun-V (amazing). We also tried the vegetable gyoza, which was covered in a crispy egg white topping. The gyoza itself was a bit flat (could have used a bit more junk in there...) but the taste was good though a bit overpriced at $10. Crispy Pork bao buns - the buns were perfect. White, fluffy and were served with spicy aioli. The pork belly was thick and deep fried, covered in a panko like crust. I wasn't sure I would like it, but I LOVED it. It balanced together perfectly, especially with that hint of pickle in there. Vegetable ramen - The star of the show was this amazing Ramen. Hubby had never had "non-Top Ramen" ramen before and I think that he's hooked! The rich umami flavors really melded together so well in the vegetable broth and nice rich noodles. I can't say enough about this magical dish. If you don't get it, you can only blame yourself. I am already plotting my next bowl.... Service (5/5): Our server was kind and attentive. Atmosphere (4/5): This was a rustic modern building and a large center bar, and a huge outside patio. It looked like there was a huge fireplace for winter. The neighbor seemed "up and coming" so it's good to have new restaurants like this to attract business. If you are lucky enough to live in AVL, you should run, not walk, to this place (oh, and make a Resy reservation). read more

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Look out Curate--you've got competition! We come to Asheville a few times a year, so we have eaten through our list of restaurants. We were excited and curious to see this new addition to the scene. We were fortunate to be able to get a one of two reservations left (Friday night during prime leaf season--don't trust Open Table) after calling. We sat outdoors on a splendid evening next to the fireplace. Our server was wonderful in helping us narrow down our choices; otherwise, we might have ordered everything on the menu. On her recommendation, we ordered the tempura mushrooms--delicious with an accompanying sauce for dipping. We then had pork gyoza, wagyu skewers and the spicy ramen. All were excellent. The ramen was as good as we get at Ipudo read more

Ukiah - Spicy ramen - Japanese Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Had a great Mother's Day brunch at Ukiah. The food and cocktails were delicious. Especially enjoyed the biscuits, Bloody Mary, gin and tonic, ribs, and Coconut cake. The service was excellent as well! read more

The food was so delicious! The service was also amazing. We had the Salmon Sashimi, Wagyu, Karaage Chicken, Sea Bass, Veggie Ramen and Duck Hot Pot! 10/10 read more

Our food was stellar, and our server Alex knew all about it and what to suggest to us, with an impressive ability to describe exactly what we were ordering. Would definitely eat here again,y group frankly could not have been happier! read more

The first thing I will say is it a big plus that they allow dogs...at least on the patio...and at least now since they are newly open. While visiting some friends they decided to check out this new spot that just opened. They offer a few seats outside on the patio. On the inside there is standard seating & seats around the bar. They are prefer reservations but appear to take walkins too based on what the waiter said from their other night. I would call ahead to be on the safe side. The offer both a food & drink menu. As it is a new venue I would assume they will offer more as they learn their crowd. The food menu options offer a few typical appetizers (edamame, pork belly, etc), ramen bowls, poultry, beef, fish, etc. The item I ordered during this trip market fish changes based on what the fish of the day is. It was bass & it was decent. They have a full bar with most items & the drink menu offers some specialities. I ordered the Purple Rain (because Prince duh). I don't recall the exact mixture but I know it included egg whites. It was a great drink & I do recommend. Make sure you do not park in the dirt parking lot next door to it as they do not own that lot & you are liable to be towed based on posted signage. Overall a pretty great place with great potential. I can't wait to stop back by next time & see how they have grown! read more

Ukiah - Purple Rain - Japanese Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Absolutely life-changing meal endeavor. Was deciding whether to go or not but going was one of the best decisions of my life. Every course was splendid Michelin star deserving if you are in if you are in the area of Asheville, North Carolina, it is worth making the trek out to this wonderful eating establishment. The waiters were outstanding and super polite. The restaurant also had a great environment with indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommended read more