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Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse

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What you need to know

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse is an East meets West restaurant at 121 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville, pairing Japanese flavors with American barbecue and wood-fired cooking. The menu runs from raw dishes and ramen to smoked meats, seafood, small plates, vegan plates and desserts, and an $85 tasting menu brings 8 to 10 dishes to the table. Ukiah started in Asheville and has since opened a second location in Fort Lauderdale. It's open for dinner nightly from 5 p.m.

Local's Tip

Make a reservation for weekend nights, or grab a seat at the bar for the full menu. The tasting menu has to be ordered by the whole table.

What the locals say

Asheville locals book it for a dinner before a show at The Orange Peel up the street, and regulars order a round of skewers for the table.

What you need to know

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse is an East meets West restaurant at 121 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville, pairing Japanese flavors with American barbecue and wood-fired cooking. The menu runs from raw dishes and ramen to smoked meats, seafood, small plates, vegan plates and desserts, and an $85 tasting menu brings 8 to 10 dishes to the table. Ukiah started in Asheville and has since opened a second location in Fort Lauderdale. It's open for dinner nightly from 5 p.m.

What the locals say

Asheville locals book it for a dinner before a show at The Orange Peel up the street, and regulars order a round of skewers for the table.

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