We went here for dinner and it was so good! I love the ambience of this place and our server, Meg, was so well verse with the menu and drinks recommendations! We had their crispy spicy tuna appetizer with crispy square rice on the bottom and they were so good. For the main entree I ordered their butabara kimchi ramen and it was what I needed, the broth was rich, savory, and the kimchi really brings the broth flavor more dimensional. The ramen noodle texture was cooked to perfection and the pork belly paired so well in this ramen. My husband ordered the A5 wagyu rib eye and the steak melt in your mouth. We sprinkle the sea salt and dipped it in the quail yolk dashi juice and it was perfection! It is definitely a gem restaurant for Savannah! Truly amazing food experience! read more

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Ukiyo is a Japanese restaurant with a ramen bar and is a very hip urban Japanese spot in Savannah. The lights dimly lit and the main entrance includes a massive fully stocked bar. There's a great selections of Japanese Whiskey, Sake and cocktails. We had a reservation and when we entered it was a bit confusing with people all over the place in the entrance not sure whether waiting to speak to the hostess or just casually waiting to be called for their table. After getting sorted we spoke to the hostess and then were shortly seated. The waiter came and took our drink orders right away. We got 2 cokes and a Whiskey Sour with Japanese Whiskey. After waiting about 15 min the waiter came back to take our food order, however we still had not gotten our drinks. We asked and said they were coming swiftly. Finally after 10 minutes later our drink orders came in. The cokes were flat but the Whiskey Sour was really good. I can't remember the waiters name but honestly she came by maybe 4 times the whole night and did not have the best attitude. The best thing about Ukiyo hands down was the food. Everything from the Ramen to the wagyu bao buns, just Wow. The wagyu was so crispy and just melted in your mouth. The ramen had amazing flavor profiles and was perfectly spiced. We also ordered the Chicken Karaage and this was so tender with the citrus mayo. This was also pretty big so were easily filled with all these dishes. The food and cocktails were amazing but the service really did disappoint from the delays and infrequent interactions. read more

Ukiyo - Ramen Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I have mixed feelings about our visit to Ukiyo. I would give it 3.5 stars if I could give half stars. A large party came in before my group of 2, so we had to wait awhile before we were even acknowledged. Thankfully we were seated fairly quickly after that, but overall we found service quite slow. The place is tastefully decorated, but I found it dark and the music was quite loud. It was not overly busy (late lunch on a Saturday) but the music made it hard to hear the server. Ukiyo is marketed as an izakaya which are typically inexpensive and unpretentious. However, I feel like this place is going for a more upscale vibe than what you would find in Japan. I found the prices high for what we received, and our dishes were hit or miss. I was disappointed that the halibut soba wasn't available, but my party ordered a variety of other options to try. We had: Wagyu buns Charred edamame Chicken karaage Gyoza Tonkotsu ramen Tempura bread pudding The wagyu was well seasoned but extremely chewy. The chicken karaage wasn't as crunchy as we would have preferred and was rather bland. The ramen was ok - the best part was the broth. The gyoza was pretty good, but the overall winners were the edamame and tempura bread pudding. Our bill was over $100 and neither of us left full. I think I will go back in order to try the halibut, but I wasn't overly impressed by this visit. read more

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The service was really great, the server was super knowledgeable of the saki menu and helped me pick out my drink. The food came out quickly and the vibes were really great. It's a small space but there is a lot going on and the flow is nice. Everything was tasty and the wontons were our favorite. The hamachi crudo was fresh but it was very basil forward. The only dish I wasn't crazy about was the Mentaiko Mazemen - it had very little flavor for the variety of ingredients, so it somehow ended up tasting just like buttered noodles. Everything else was flavor packed though. read more

Ukiyo - Ramen Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We had a mixed experience at Ukiyo in Savannah. While the food itself was good, the service really took away from what could have been a great meal. We waited an extremely long time for both our drinks and food, and it was hard not to notice that our waitress spent nearly three hours chatting with another table and socializing with coworkers instead of checking on us. That said, the food was definitely a highlight. We ordered the ramen, kimchi rice, wagyu bao buns, and a sushi roll, and everything we tried was flavorful and well prepared. If the service were more attentive and timely, this place could easily be a standout. Hopefully this was just an off night, because the food has a lot of potential. read more

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Very nice ambiance, and friendly waiter. Like that their concept is to bring food as it's ready. Food is on the pricier side for sushi, but the ramen looked more reasonable. Had a seafood noodle dish - I enjoyed it, but not enough to get it again, felt the sauce was a little one dimensional. The shrimp in the dish were super tasty. All in - would come back for ramen, but probably go elsewhere for a wider variety of sushi rolls. read more

Ukiyo - Noodles - Ramen Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We enjoyed the hono maki roll & the rising sun roll with some drinks at the bar. We were able to get seats at the bar on a busy Friday night and had amazing service from the (very busy) bartenders! Amazing sushi & great vibes from the staff and other customers. I do recommend a reservation as it gets pretty busy but you can snag a seats at the bar or a table outside with ease. read more

Excellent sushi and the specials were even better--still thinking about the wagu ribeye with hen of the woods mushroom. Holy shit good!

Amazing! The sushi, the gyoza, & the wagyu buns were so yummy! The service was good & it's so pretty inside. Wasabi martini was also incredible! read more

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This place badly wants to be higher class than it actually is, which is funny bc a true izakaya is the exact opposite of the pretentiousness it gives off. I get that it's closer to downtown, but that's exactly it, but it's across the street from hip and lowkey Starland Yard and doesn't fit into those vibes. We came in without reservations on a Sunday night around 6 and was placed at the bar bc we didn't have reservations. All good there and to their credit the place did fill out by the time we were leaving around 730. Service at the bar was prompt and friendly. Sake selection is pretty good, Japanese whiskey selection is a joke when combining selection with prices. Menu was varied enough, and props for having stuff like okonomiyaki and takoyaki (had this, good but not great). I ended up getting the tonkotsu ramen which was solidly above average and featured some really good chashu. However at $21 a bowl, wouldn't be in my top 5 in Atlanta with prices upwards of 20% less. At the end of the day this place is fine, really, but just that. I wouldn't come back on my own accord but if friends wanted to I would accommodate. read more

Ukiyo - Takoyaki, meh. - Ramen Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Ukiyo is fantastic. The sushi and ramen are both incredible, and the drinks are just as good. I've been twice already and each visit has been consistently amazing. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to again. Highly recommend! read more

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Great atmosphere, food, and service! Can be a bit noisy on busy nights but it's a great date night spot!

Made a reservation and arrived early but was immediately seated. The host and servers were all friendly and provided great recommendations on the menu. The ramen and edamame were my favorite on the menu! read more

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The food was super super tasty. My favorites were the scallop dish and nigiri sampler. Our server was friendly and quick. The design inside was cool and temperature was just right. The only thing they missed on was, when the food runner came with our nigiri sampler, he quickly dropped it without explaining to us what each fish was. While it was delicious and some were fairly obvious, when you are paying $40 for a dish, I think that deserves an explanation. We had to ask our busy server to come over and explain it to us which took a bit. read more

Ukiyo - Scallop - Ramen Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Really enjoyed the sushi and other dishes we had. Service was great also. Great find in Savannah.

Chef Money Mike!!! Him and Mark and Dillion really made our first experience A1!!!! I ordered the sashimi Chefs choice and man did they put on a show!! all the cuts melted in my mouth !!! Mark was so friendly and communicative the entire time, he even gave my friend a birthday noodle bowl!!! Brooke my server was always close by to make sure we had the best time, she was very attentive and educated on the dish or cut we asked about. I will for sure come back next pay day !! bread pudding is a must to end the night right !! Kaleb was awesome too !! Ask for Chef Money Mike (it's just Chef Mike but he got the money out of us so we renamed him) read more

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Best Japanese restaurant in Savannah, GA Sashimi was very fresh. Rolls were tasty. Even noodles were very nice. read more

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Unique spot right in the middle of Starland District. I went with a Japanese Whiskey & Fernet mixed drink that was unbelievably smooth tasting. Tried a few different small plates... the Salmon spicy roll as well as the crispy potatoes with chili oil were a big hit. Service was top notch. Pro tip - sit at the counter & watch all the food being made to perfection Great vibes read more

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Restraunt is beautiful ...very nicely done. Hostess was friendly and sat us quickly. Wait staff was attentive and helpful. Food and drinks absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back to try more! read more

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I visited Ukiyo for dinner on the 30th of December and we were first turned away because we didn't have a reservation. I think they are just busier in certain seasons, but be sure to make a reservation beforehand to be on the safe side. I got the Tokonsu pork ramen, Spicy salmon roll, and the gyoza. All of the food was great. I especially liked the gyoza. I liked that the provided chili bombs to add flavor to the ramen broth. Ideally, I would have preferred a more flavorful broth, but having the chili bombs was a good alternative. I think the best part of this dining experience was the ambiance of the place. I would definitely come back to this spot, and I would like to try more of their sushi options next time. read more

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The environment is great, the service is excellent, and the food is delicious. highly recommend！！！ read more

Ukiyo - very good here - Ramen Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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I went to Ukiyo for dinner on my bachelorette and loved my experience! Our server was attentive and engaging. The food was really yummy! Notably the chicken ramen and kimchi fried rice were spectacular. We also got a sake flight and two lychee martinis, both were great! Even though it's a little bit of a drive from downtown, I would highly recommend. read more

Ukiyo - Kimchi fried rice with tofu and lychee martini - Ramen Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

First time at ukiyo, here's how it went: The drinks were fine, service was good (the food actually came out suspiciously quick, not sure if that's a good thing or not). Really the issue was the food, quality did not match pricing at all. Chicken karaage - marinade/coating had an overpowering lime taste and came with a black bean mayo (not sure the point of the black bean addition, didn't elevate the flavor or anything) Gyoza - gyoza itself tasted good but it was lukewarm when it got to the table, the red sauce under it almost had a ragu taste to it. Black dragon roll - this was the worst of the sushi, definitely had a hand torch used on it to create the charred effect and had a strong unpleasant after taste. Samurai roll and white dragon roll - not too bad but for $20 for a roll you're going to use imitation crab? The sushi rice was also either overcooked or a few days old not sure which. Maybe scale back on the massive amount of tobiko used on each plate and use real crab. Also, the check was brought to the table but then you have to complete the transaction on a tablet that the server doesn't leave at the table just awkwardly has to hold out until you're finished (totally not their fault seems like a management decision) read more

Great food and ambiance with delicious drinks. I had one of their cocktails and it was amazing, I wish I could remember the name of it now. The okonomiyaki and ramen were also amazing. read more

10/10 all around - the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD! I love the dark and moody atmosphere too...perfect place for any occasion. I've gotta say though, the cute little curly haired blonde behind the bar took my experience from amazing to extraordinary! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Savannah, definitely one I return to every so often. My fav dishes are the bao buns and the garlic fried rice. The fried rice is simple but it is just SOO good, the flavors and texture. The bao buns are amazing, because it's one of my favorite appetizers but rarely do I get a vegetarian or chicken option, and Ukiyo has both! They have great veggie options all around as well. And definitely try their asian inspired cocktails!! read more

Best ramen in savannah. Amazing waiter and service, awesome vibe and location. The ramen tasted very high quality and the pork belly just falls apart when you bite into it. The broth was great and they even brought me out a plate of spicy seasonings when I asked if they could make it spicy. read more

Ukiyo - Chicken bun - Ramen Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Food quality and price is worth it. It might just be me but I wanted the ramen and other appetizers to be stronger in flavor. However that might just be my palette preference for stronger savory flavors. Our dinner table ordered the 3 ramens that all had a chicken mushroom soup base. The cucumber, spicy tofu, and mixed mushrooms were great vegetarian options. Food pricing is pretty inexpensive for the quality you get. The restaurant was definitely planned. From the bar seating to open kitchen concept and center room seating someone took the time to curate this establishment from start to finish. Service was good even on a busy Saturday night. Overall, I highly recommend going here for the ambiance and food. read more

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A friend of ours recommended this place for ramen so we were super excited to try it. The restaurant is dark inside. They provide touch lamps at your table for extra lighting. Two of the things we ordered on the menu was sold out for the night. (Our reservation was 730 on a Sunday) Our family of 5 arrived hungry and ordered a bit of everything. We enjoyed our dished but the main thing we came for was the ramen and it fell short of our expectations. Our noodles were hard and not cooked all the way. I didn't like the prices for the portions either. $13 for fried rice that didn't include any protein. Despite all that we did enjoy the pork buns, chicken karaage and pork katsu. read more

Everything looks good on their menu. I had an issue getting an order in but the manager made sure everything got sorted out correctly. Thanks for reaching out to me read more

Visited savannah last week, and my partner and I are so fortunate to have stumbled across such a gem. The whole experience felt like a performance. I love the open kitchen, and witnessing all the dishes come together by this team of chefs was breathtaking. Our service was friendly and helpful from start to finish. The comradery and hustle throughout all the staff members truly impressed us. We sampled as much of the menu as we could handle. Our hamachi sushi roll was full of flavor, we shared a ramen and ended up fighting over the last bits, and the buns were so flavorful that we decided to order another one for the road. With such a young staff, one wouldn't expect such dedication and attention to detail. We will definitely be making ukiyo a mandatory destination for every visit to savannah. Definitely going to suggest this magical place to all my friends and family xD read more

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When we left at 645, I heard the hostess tell someone it was a 45 min wait, so it is definitely best to have reservations. Our meal was amazing and so was our waitress although I unfortunately cannot remember her name - she took the time to explain details on the menu and make sure we saw the specials (requires a qr scan on menu) and was very friendly. We got the pork belly bao buns which I would recommend to anyone but the star was the Magma Lobster roll - overflowing with lobster meat, tempura and fried onions. Only thing that was a little off was the Demon Slayer sake comes in a juice box type container (which our waitress did warn me about prior) and its weird to drink it that way as well as squeeze it into a sake glass. read more

This was our second time at Ukiyo, and there will definitely be a third, and soon. What a gem! Atmosphere and service is on point. The menu is creative and unique, in the best of ways! You can tell that there is thought and love put into every dish. At the recommendation of our server, we tried the edamame gyoza, the bluefin tuna tartare, and a sushi roll. The star was the tuna tartare which managed to outclass The Vault (no easy task). It was so ... delicate and delicious. The sushi roll was really impressive in a town where good sushi is nearly impossible to find. We are planning to sit with the sushi chef for custom rolls on our next visit. And the gyoza was so surprisingly delicious that we ended up ordering another round. Ukiyo gets a rarely given 5 out of 5 stars. read more

The restaurant has a nice ambience when you first walk in and nice decoration. Brooke was our server and she told us the menu was set like tapas style. We came in with intensions of ordering ramen, but she suggested we order plates to share. We were only two people but decided to follow her suggestion. Big mistake. The plates on the menu are not tapas style like she said. They were bigger portions. We only ordered four items and they barley fit on our table. It wouldn't be an issue except for the fact that that food was just okay. If you check out this restaurant I recommend sticking to the ramen. I didn't get to try it, but it looked good. It seems like most tables when I was there ordered the ramen, except for the tables being waited on by Brooke. read more

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This was my second time at Ukiyo, and it was incredible. The service was great- thanks Bri! We had the chef's choice sashimi to start and asked for thinly sliced lemon and jalapeño on the side. We were blown away. I had the Tonkatsu ramen and finished by drinking the broth straight out of the bowl. Clean plate club. The mushrooms were my favorite part of the dish, but the pork belly was falling apart in the broth from how tender it was. WILL be coming back and recommending to anyone who will listen! Also a shoutout to the sushi chef Dylan/Dillion who entertained us with his beautiful creations at the noodle bar! read more

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Came here for my sisters graduation dinner and was not disappointed! The food was so delicious and unique! My favorite was definitely the bao buns. The hot chicken bao bun was TOO DIE FOR and the pork belly one had such a yummy sauce on it. I would come here just for the buns again. order the pork fried rice!!! It is soo good and doesn't taste like normal fried rice. The unagi bowl was good but nothing special and the sampler was good but obviously expensive for the portion. That is one downfall of this place was the portions were pretty small, besides the ramen. The restaurant had a nice vibe because of the lighting and it was clean. There is a wait sometimes when it's busy and if you get seated near the wall, you most likely will be very close to the other tables. read more

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This is located in the Starland district just a short walk from Starland Yard, the Water Witch and The Vault restaurant. Street parking is available. They are advertised to be a Japanese street food restaurant. As someone who is gluten free normally anything Asian theme can be hit or miss. They offer a decent selection of sushi rolls and I did learn that most dishes can be edited to fit your allergy. Which was a major win for me. I had the pork belly Kimchi ramen with the noodles swapped out for a sweet potato Ramon noodle which was delicious. The broth was flavorful and not bland and they even had gluten free soy sauce if I wanted with my sushi rolls. I sat at the bar instead of getting a table because I enjoy being able to people watch and talk with the staff. I appreciate our bartender willing to check with the kitchen multiple times on what could and couldn't be ordered for someone with a wheat allergy which made the experience so much more. read more

Ukiyo is easily the best Japanese restaurant in the Savannah area. I had followed them on Insta with interest and friends had recommended them so when visiting friends recently in Savannah we went there for dinner and were not at all disappointed. I had sushi and it should be noted Ukiyo is not mainly a sushi restaurant, yet they turned out excellent sushi all the same and the sushi chef was not only an expert at his craft but super-attentive to us as we were sitting up at the sushi bar and watching him work. The restaurant was busy on a Thursday night and the interior and ambiance are modern and fitting for the experience they are aiming to provide, yet nothing feels overdone nor pretentious. I forget our server's name but she was overall solid though a bit slow to refill our water. That said, she was busy as the whole restaurant was busy. My yellowtail roll and Faroese salmon nigiri plus a tuna nigiri were all excellent and the cucumber salad I ordered was fine, though I've had (and made at home) better in the same style. Still the quality of the fish, the plating, and the subtle flavors of the sushi all made this a good cut above most sushi in Savannah. Have I had better in the American South? Sure, but only at places like Orlando's legendary Kabooki and again, sushi isn't even the real focus--which is more on ramen and small kitchen plates--at Ukiyo. Plus, they are a young restaurant: I expect even greater things in their future and am exited for them. read more

Ukiyo - Nigiri and a yellowtail roll, plus the cucumber salad. - Ramen Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Ukiyo is really good! We've been twice and each time we have loved everything we have ordered and the service is always great! Super convenient that they accept reservations as well. Note: the sushi portions are on the smaller side. read more

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This is my favorite place in Savannah. Freshest and most delicious sushi in town! The bao buns are also a must! read more

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